Multi-Unit Franchisee Report
November 12, 2009
IT'S CLOSING TIME WITH STEVE OLSON
The Three Key Selling Skills, Part 3

In the two previous newsletters, I discussed Selling Skill #1 ("Follow a successful sales process") and Selling Skill #2 ("Strong relationship-building skills"). This month I go into the third key selling skill: effective closing skills. These three skills, essential for making new franchise sales are appropriate for both new and emerging franchisors, as well as experienced sales pros seeking to brush up on their skills and/or improve the performance of their sales staff. READ MORE.

SALES SMARTS
Want to Sell More Franchises? Stop Selling Franchises

If you were to examine their core philosophy on how to best expand a franchise network, you would find professionals seem to fall into two separate and distinct camps: Franchise Sales and Franchisee Recruitment. Both parties maintain their philosophies are right.. READ MORE.

LEGAL EAGLES: STATE OF THE STATE REPORT
Prepare for your 2010 Renewal

The franchise registration states require an updating of your FDD annually. This requirement necessitates the filing of a renewal application (including the revised FDD, current audited financial statements, and supplemental documents) with each registration state in which you plan to continue selling franchises. READ MORE.

FOCUS ON FINANCE
Capital Access

Top breaking news stories in franchise financing.  READ MORE.

THE WINNERS CIRCLE

Flourishing Franchisors

Each month, we highlight savvy franchise companies continuing to flourish in this challenging economy.  READ MORE.

 

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