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FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE: THE NEW FRANCHISE FRONTIER
FLEXIBLE WORKING WAS A GROWING TREND BEFORE THE CRISIS
Pre-COVID 19, there are already trends that are influencing the drive for people to want a location-flexible arrangement or what we call the hybrid working model. For one, there is a growing push to seek out better work-life balance. As the impact of stress on our mental health becomes better understood, people are looking for employment that matches their desire for professional and personal balance.
FINANCIAL NEEDS OF A FRANCHISEE
A lot of Franchise sellers do not specify in their proposals expenses to make it more affordable looking for the investor. In the end the franchise buyer will find it out and sometimes comes into financial difficulties since he did not calculate in some costs to set up the business.
WOULD I MAKE A FRANCHISEE SUCCESSFUL?
A successful Franchisee should be suited to the industry, which he or she intends to join, suited to the particular Franchise Company and suited to the franchise system generally. However, it is not required to be an expert in the line of business you want to Franchise. Important questions to ask yourself before deciding on a particular Franchise include:
THE INTERVIEW PART-3
Remember, in an interview, both the interviewer and the interviewee are assessing each other. You may be the one looking for the candidate who will best fit your company, in the same manner, the person applying is also on the lookout for the best organization that can provide his professional needs and desires. How you conduct yourself during the interview will reflect the brand, image and values of your business.
IPOPHL partners with International Trademark Association for heightened anti-counterfeiting drive
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Trademark Association (INTA) to fight counterfeiting by improving the capacities and awareness of the youth, businesses, online platforms and national authorities.
