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Digg it UP - Franchise Security – Why You Must Have It and What You Must Do
Nothing is more important in direct mail fundraising than who you mail to. A terrific letter mailed to the wrong list of people will flop. I have a client who mailed a donor acquisition package to people who had not supported his organization but had supported another. The response to his appeal was zero.The reason is simple. He mailed to a terrible list. His organization helps offenders leave prison and integrate back into society. But he mailed his donor acquisition letter to a list of people who support a non- profit organization that tries to throw offenders in prison and keep them there.With over 75,000 lists currently on the market, choosing one is no simple task. To find a good list you need a good list broker. Since my agency is asked all the time to where to find good list brokers, we have drawn up a list of some of the best list brokers and list managers in North America that specialize to o
First for those of you who are new to the idea of franchising, here is a brief definition: Franchising is the permission given by one person, (the Franchisor) to another person (the Franchisee) to use the Franchisor's trade name, trade marks and business system, in return for an initial payment (the franchise fee) and further regular payments (royalty fees).Here are some common sense tips to help you do your homework:1. Meet the Franchisor and as many of the people in the operation as possible. Ask yourself how you feel about them, do you like them, trust them, enjoy their company? Do you want to “partner” with them for a long period of time as you develop and run your business? Be sensitive to how the franchisor treats you while you are evaluating the opportunity. Are they timely, professional, open, understanding. Do they communicate appropriately and frequently and show integrity? These first interactions are an important indica
The most common security issue you will face every day can be the most soul destroying of all, and that is; Internal Theft by Your Employees. Your franchise employees are 15 times more likely to steal from you than are your customers, so you need to thoroughly investigate the background of prospective employees for you franchise business. Check personal and credit references and most of all check with former employers, teachers, all referees and if possible the local police.
It is a challenge but, Promote a Theft-Free Culture while maintaining a friendly fun working environment. Your written company policies should cover ethical behaviour, internal theft policy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this infor
1. Work/life Balance. This is something both companies and employees are striving for. Employees want a life and companies want to avoid costly burnout that affects productivity and quality. Fortune’s 2005 “100 Best Companies to Work For” showcased how culture is key. Using criteria that included benefit programs, health care and paid time off, the 100 best were broken out between 37 large companies; 34 mid-sized companies and 29 small companies demonstrating that good things can come in all sizes.2. Resources. Resources and support are indicated as key reasons large organizations can attract accomplished professionals. True “means to an end” resources allow employees to focus on the core responsibilities of their job instead of spending time handling administrative or nonessential and unimportant tasks.3. Bureaucracy. Culture will definitely affect this, but as a rule, larger companies have deeper layers and more complex issues t
The most common security issue you will face every day can be the most soul destroying of all, and that is; Internal Theft by Your Employees. Your franchise employees are 15 times more likely to steal from you than are your customers, so you need to thoroughly investigate the background of prospective employees for you franchise business. Check personal and credit references and most of all check with former employers, teachers, all referees and if possible the local police.
It is a challenge but, Promote a Theft-Free Culture while maintaining a friendly fun working environment. Your written company policies should cover ethical behaviour, internal theft policy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this info
1) Set aside some time, even if it’s just an hour every day looking for jobs. If you do it in the morning, it’ll make you feel better later in the day, as you’ll feel you are taking steps towards your job-hunting process. If you have a partner, they will appreciate it too, knowing you are making good use of your time.2) Customize your resume for each job that you’re applying for, writing in greater depth about the skills required for the job. This will bring greater prominence and attention to the employer.3) Make sure that you have all the buzzwords on your resume, as agencies mainly identify candidates through searches.4) Follow-up by calling a dozen agencies each day, just to remind them that you are still available. Although your resume will come up when the agency does a search, so will hundreds of others, and you want to make sure that the agencies consider you first for jobs that have come in that day.5) Monit
The most common security issue you will face every day can be the most soul destroying of all, and that is; Internal Theft by Your Employees. Your franchise employees are 15 times more likely to steal from you than are your customers, so you need to thoroughly investigate the background of prospective employees for you franchise business. Check personal and credit references and most of all check with former employers, teachers, all referees and if possible the local police.
It is a challenge but, Promote a Theft-Free Culture while maintaining a friendly fun working environment. Your written company policies should cover ethical behaviour, internal theft policy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this info
Think about the last car purchase you made... Did you watch closely for advertisements that explained all of the features before you bought the car? Probably not. In fact, studies show that most of us notice the ads AFTER we have purchased our new car.Let’s face it... consumers are emotionally driven. They make purchases for the feeling they get, and then look for the logical benefits to justify the purchase. That’s why we notice all of those ads after the fact!Wise marketers make good use of this insightful knowledge. Good advertisements get the benefits in front of the customers so vividly that they experience the benefits before they even buy the product. Once they see themselve enjoying it, they’ve just “gotta have it!”1. Make It Picture PerfectForget about your product or service for a minute and focus on the consumer. What will he enjoy when he has dug out his money and taken home your product? Put yourself in h
It is a challenge but, Promote a Theft-Free Culture while maintaining a friendly fun working environment. Your written company policies should cover ethical behaviour, internal theft policy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this info
Almost all calibration laboratories’ quality systems fulfill the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025:1999, and include all functions that have an impact on the attribute of the 17025 calibration service, like equipment, personnel, calibration procedures and reporting.17025 calibrations correspond to ISO 9000 for calibration and testing laboratories. However, certification to ISO 9000 does not necessarily mean the efficiency of the laboratory to churn out technically suitable data and results, but certification to 17025 inevitably furnishes that proof.It is a guarantee to the clients regarding the precision, accuracy and repeatability of results. 17025 calibrations generally cover all on-site and regional calibration laboratories.Most of the institutions and agencies providing calibration services are dedicated to quality by upholding conformity to ISO/IEC 17025:1999 ""Policy for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laborator
On the administration side of your franchise business you also need to be vigilant.
- Examine all invoices or supporting data before signing checks. You should have the bookkeeper attach to the check, all related invoices.
- Dual signature of checks should be required unless signed by you.
- Don’t pre-sign checks and do inspect all pre-numbered check books to ensure that the checks are being used in sequence.
- Check that your accountant or book-keeper, reconciles the bank account and credit card accounts monthly.
- All cash should b
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