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Future-Proof Your Business: Stay Relevant and Resilient

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Ken Giddon, co-owner of Rothmans, what small business owners can do to succeed through relevancy and resiliency.

Employee Ownership: A Valuable Business Tool

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked America's Top Small Business Honoree DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. to discuss the benefits of an employee-owned business.

A C-Suite Exec's Approach to Leadership

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Shane Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise, to share her leadership tips.

Empathy and Accountability: How to Strike a Balance

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Jaime Blaustein, CEO and Co-Founder of the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, to advise small business owners on how they can strike the right balance between empathy and accountability.

The Benefits a Co-Founder Adds to Your Small Business

In this edition of "Ask the Board" we asked the co-founders of America's Top Small Business Honoree Pluie to expound on why it may be worthwhile to start a business with a co-founder.

Building Strong Relationships Is Key to Standing Out in a Crowded Market

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Brian Michel, Vice President of Operations at Grease Monkey, an automotive maintenance franchise, to share his best advice on how to succeed in a crowded market.

Buying an Existing Business? Here's How to Start Strong

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Rob Wozny, an Arizona franchise owner of Apex Leadership, a school fundraising franchise, to share his best advice on how to instill trust when taking over a business.

Want to Hang on to Your Best Employee? 'Get Behind the Counter,' Says This Restaurant Founder

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Temoc Morfin, Founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, to share his best advice on how to retain employees.

Want to Improve Your Customer Service? Ask for Feedback

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Maria Washington, Co-owner of Tutor Doctor in Evans, Georgia, to share her best advice on how to take your customer service efforts to new heights.

Expert Advice on the Path to Franchise Ownership

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Henry Wall, a Multi-owner of Re-Bath, a bathroom remodeling franchise, to share his best advice on how to navigate from an entry-level career to ownership.