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No Pain No Gain

Going global will be difficult, but the rewards can be substantial. Everyone’s talking about expanding internationally. It’s all over the news and friends in the industry are proudly announcing their own successes. “Going global” seems like the thing to do! But are you really ready?
International

Venezuela: The Challenge of Advocacy in a Collapsing Country

Despite the obstacles created by frequent protests and an unstable political situation, both the President and CEO of the Venezuelan Chamber of Franchises, or Profranquicias, continue to champion the interests of franchise businesses in the South American nation.
International