Franchise Planning: The Importance of an Exit Strategy

By Chris Bates, Vice President of Sales & Development When running a small business, the day-to-day concerns surrounding things like growth strategy, team management, and increasing revenue can dominate focus. The entrepreneurial effort that it takes to grow a business is no small feat, but those who neglect to plan ahead are doing themselves a […]
Keeping Up to Date as an Entrepreneur

By Jon McCreath, NPI, Inc.’s Technical Supervisor & Training Administrator When running a business, owners work extremely hard to find their unique strategy for consistent success. Winning over a share of the market takes time and plenty of energy, but one common pitfall that entrepreneurs frequently encounter is losing that initial fire to learn and […]
Game Plan for Growth: Stop Selling & Start Making Connections

By Kimberly Stevens, NPI, Inc.’s Marketing & Business Coach People become entrepreneurs for many different reasons, whether it’s the freedom to control their schedule, the direct impact they have on their business growth, or the prospect for financial independence. For many, “being your own boss” can be a career goal all by itself. However, despite […]