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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about research and development (R&D) in your business? Most of the time, you’ll immediately go to product-based research, but R&D can (and should) be so much more than that. There are myriad aspects of...

From rapid growth to increased market share, mergers and acquisitions bring a multitude of strategic benefits for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Take, for example, the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon. Whole Foods continues to retain its culture while...

We’ve all heard the saying “location, location, location,” and whether you’re looking to purchase your first franchise or expanding to new markets, the right location is a critical component for success. If you’re new to the franchise world, figuring out the location...

Marketing and sales have always had an odd relationship, as they can both be synergistic and antagonistic -- all at the same time. It’s not uncommon to hear marketers say that, when business is good, sales gets the credit, but when business is bad, all fingers point...