Translations are your intellectual property, yet they are seldom seen as a line-item expense, and the scale of translation expenses is often immensely underestimated. These numbers could shock you, but because they are tucked away as associated costs within each project and spread out in every business unit, they aren’t easy to pinpoint. Even the largest global franchises have struggles with the management of the ongoing translation process.
International real estate decisions define a significant fixed cost which helps − or hinders – profitability.
Investor visas are paving a new avenue to franchise system growth.
Taking the appropriate steps to ensure that you have the right partners and the right processes will ensure your success and prevent failure.
The IFA, together with the World Franchise Council and FRANdata is working toward developing a repository for international data.
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We all know that ice cream is a seasonal business. While a quart of Ben and Jerry’s can be a source of comfort after a long day at work or a bad breakup, ice cream sales trend up as the weather gets warmer. However, ice cream and frozen yogur
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is arguably what gives America its freedom. The opening lines of the Bill of Rights grant all Americans the freedoms of speech, religion and assembly. However, one often forgotten freedom granted by that amendment is the freedom “to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
A variety of key legal and business steps must be taken into account before expanding into Canada.
Yesterday the Health and Oversight Subcommittees on House Committee on Ways and Means conducted a hearing surrounding tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Health Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) convened the joint hearing to discuss the income verification system used to determine individuals’ eligibility for tax credits to purchase insurance, and to address reports of incorrect tax credit payments being issued and later reclaimed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).