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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% in April, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%, t...

Buying a franchise can be a path to business ownership, financial independence, and a life built on your own terms. But most prospective buyers spend more time researching the brand than researching themselves.

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High-performing organizations do not separate results from behavior. Leadership expert Dave Anderson says the strongest cultures hold employees equally accountable for achieving performance targets and living the company’s core values.

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On May 10, President Donald Trump recognized the role of small businesses in the U.S. economy during National Small Business Day, highlighting that small business operators account for roughly 40% of overall economic activ...

One of the oldest rules in business is “the customer is always right.” When customers are consistently unhappy, the issue is rarely the customer but something off inside the business. To keep customers happy, research shows you should keep your employees happy, well-trained, and engaged.

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