by Mark Stoner | Apr 16, 2019 | Business Mindset
All companies are looking to attract and retain the best employees. The best way to attract and keep the best is with a strong corporate culture that makes people want to work for you and keeps your employees happy. Building a corporate culture that’s worth staying...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 28, 2019 | Business Mindset
New business owners want to forge the best path for their business. In doing so, they often set out on the strategic planning process. They seek to create mission statements, corporate values and culture. When you delve into this process, however, it can be difficult...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 15, 2019 | digital marketing
Tip 1: Identify your audience Any type of marketing begins with identifying your audience, including digital marketing. When you are promoting your business in the digital age, you have to know who you are speaking to and what information they would find valuable. As...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Values
When you work for yourself by opening your own business, one of the greatest benefits is that you get to center your business around your values. Whether you’re goal is to provide the best customer service possible, increase your customers’ quality of life or serve as...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 15, 2019 | Franchising a business, New Franchises
About SirVent Lexington SirVent Lexington owners Tommy and Beka Nelms already own and operate a successful chimney sweeping business in Nashville. Tommy is a former firefighter who is passionate about fire safety. He sees owning and operating a chimney sweeping...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 30, 2019 | Advantages of a Franchise
More than 60 percent of homes built today have fireplace in it. With all those fireplaces comes the need for fireplace cleaning, maintenance, repairs, installation and upgrades. The intense popularity of fireplaces within today’s homes comes with a thriving chimney...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 16, 2019 | Business Growth
With a new year, setting new goals for your life is tradition. New year’s resolutions don’t have to be limited to your personal life; they also can be valuable for your professional life. Here are some of the most beneficial new year’s resolutions for businesses....
by Mark Stoner | Dec 28, 2018 | Franchising Information
Are you thinking that a franchise might be the right way to approach small business ownership? As you explore the franchise opportunities you think might be right for you — or as you explore franchising in general — there are some things you should consider before you...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 18, 2018 | Advantages of a Franchise
Opening your own business is a daunting task. From choosing what type of business you want to be involved in to creating and executing your business plan, there are a lot of factors to consider. If you are exploring options for entrepreneurship, you should be...
by Mark Stoner | Nov 30, 2018 | Advantages of a Franchise
If you’re sent on opening your own business with a franchise, we know it can be a daunting decision to determine which franchise is right for you. Opening a franchise is a serious commitment, and you want to be sure you are choosing a franchise that is ripe for...
