Book Reviews Review: Traction, Get a Grip on Your Business By Gino Wickman By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
Newsletter Business Ownership vs. Employment; Security and Risk Entrepreneurship is the backbone of any economy. Entrepreneurs create jobs, spur innovation, and contribute to the growth and development of their communities. Starting a business is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are willing to take risks, work hard, and stay the course, the rewards can By Will Huffhine • 4 min read
Newsletter Business Startups; A Study in Longevity Building a company that stands the test of time is a remarkable achievement. It becomes even more impressive when a company started after 1950 thrives for over 50 years, navigating through changing markets and evolving consumer demands. Let’s explore five real-life companies that began their journey post-1950 By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
Newsletter The Making of an Amazing Company I’ve worked for some of the worst. I’ve worked for some of the best. I got my first taste of corporate life at the age of 18, as a stockman, for a major retail company. Like most of my classmates in our rural blue collar community, graduation from By Will Huffhine • 9 min read
Newsletter How To Conduct Due Diligence With Business Opportunities Every day I help people open franchises. In the past year I’ve helped over 50 men and women discover, evaluate, vet, and open their own business franchise. It’s incredibly rewarding to guide people through this process to ensure that they are making the best decision for themselves and By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
Newsletter The Future of Work in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of business, work, jobs, and income. While AI has already started to make its mark on the business world, we are still at the beginning stages of what could be a major disruption. Let’s spend a few minutes thinking By Will Huffhine • 5 min read
Newsletter Killing the Cancer of Toxic Behavior You can’t coexist with cancer. In 1997 I sat by my grandfather’s bedside holding his hand and watching him slowly die of pancreatic cancer. In 2001 I watched my wife battle cancer at the age of 32. In 2017 I watched my father whither away and die as By Will Huffhine • 7 min read
Newsletter A Winner's Guide to Business Competition We’ve all felt that knot in our stomach when a competitor sets up shop. Competition is an inevitable part of running a business. Whether you're operating in a niche market or a broad industry, there will always be other players vying for your customers and your profits. By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
Newsletter Why a Franchise May Be a Great Fit For You Is Franchising Right For You? Prior to 2019 I knew nothing about franchising. I knew what a franchise was, but that was the extent of my knowledge and understanding of the world of franchising. One day in the summer of 2019, a couple of months after retiring from the media By Will Huffhine • 4 min read