The Rawls Group — page 7

As we prepare for a new year we often focus on keeping/growing what we have gained, or minimizing what we have lost.

Loyd H. Rawls discusses changing perspectives for the New Year

Franchise industry sees 3% GDP growth and record stock market numbers.

Managing a franchise business with a spouse can create opportunities for conflict and put a strain on marriage.

Disaster recovery planning is crucial for multi-unit franchisee organizations to build exponential value.

Franchise owners should develop a strategic plan for the next few years to prepare for potential recessions.

Multi-unit franchise businesses often face challenges in dealing with family dynamics, particularly when transitioning to the next generation.

Lending and operations are critical value drivers in multi-unit franchise organizations.

Relationships are critical for multi-unit franchisee success, with franchisor, franchisee, and employee relationships being key.

Driving value in business is dependent on a variety of factors.

The article discusses the importance of building a foundation to weather future storms, referencing the automotive manufacturing segment during the 2008-2009 economic downturn.

The author discusses their experience with RV'ing and the need for checklists to ensure proper procedures and processes are in place.

Covenants play critical roles in business, especially in privately owned businesses where relationships with outside influences, such as franchisors, have an impact on success.

Have you ever attempted to solve a Rubik’s Cube? The three-dimensional multi-colored toy invented by Erno Rubick was never intended to be a “toy.” In fact, he developed it for the purpose of teaching students how to solv

Soft skills, such as leadership and ownership skills, impact the bottom line, growth, and people development in complex businesses like multi-unit/brand franchising.

Leaders use power and position to drive results, but can create barriers to effective coaching.

Leadership influences others' choices, priorities, and behavior.

Whether you're running your first and only location or multiple locations, leadership is all about the use of power and influence to produce results.

The cost of turnover is a significant expense for multi-unit franchisee organizations, and hiring the right people is crucial to retaining talent.

Managing multi-unit growth requires a growth plan to address challenges in performance, operations, and employee management.

The author discusses reputation management on the local level, highlighting the importance of brand recognition and franchisee-friendly policies.

The only thing that we can rely on to be constant is change, with a focus on adapting to rapid change in the political environment, technology, and demographics.

Trump administration may eliminate estate taxes, affecting 0.5 percent of Americans.

The importance of strategic planning and execution in business is discussed, with a focus on overcoming excuses and uncertainty.