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    The Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make And Why Markets Tolerate No Shortcuts
    The question I receive more often than any other is: “What is the mistake you most frequently observe inventors or entrepreneurs making?” The answer is an easy one. Most unsuccessful entrepreneurs try to get to market by taking shortcuts.We live in a commercial maelstrom. The marketplace is constantly churning, changing, adapting. Successful marketers are constantly adjusting, anticipating, re-inventing. Opportunity for product launches entering this market has never been greater, but there is zero tolerance in this highly cluttered environment for half done, distorted product or service offerings. The commercial markets will simply spit out these otherwise, potentially powerful possibilities.How do we define a shortcut and why does each definition disqualify the product from successfully positioning itself in the contemporary marketplace? Here is a list of some of the most basic shortcuts we see entrepreneurs attempt to circumvent
    ’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
  • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
  • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
  • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
    • Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

    Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

    • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
    • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
    • Don’t argue with the robber.
    • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
    • Remain calm.
    • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
    • Take note of any accomplices. Performance Management Training
      The number of subordinates a manager can effectively manage depends on the impact of underlying factors. Aside from such personal capacities as comprehending quickly, getting along with people, and commanding loyalty and respect, the most important determinant is a manager’s ability to reduce the time he or she spends with subordinates. This ability naturally varies with managers and their jobs, but several factors materially influence the number and frequency of such contacts and therefore the span of management.The better the training of subordinates, the fewer the number of necessary superior-subordinate relationships. Well-trained subordinates require not only less of their manager’s time but also less contact with their managers. Training problems increase in new and more complex industries. Managers in the technologically stable railroad industry, for example, would tend to be more completely trained than those in the ever-expanding
    Security is so important that it has to be addressed from the very first day you start planning your new franchise business. Over the years the franchise industry has developed security safeguards and operations that are highly effective and most franchisors now have as a matter of course well developed, tried and tested security procedures. There is now a very active Security Industry, which has grown up around this need for protection, and ranges from local, to large national and multi-national companies.

    The most common security issue you will face every day can be the most soul destroying of all, and that is; Internal Theft by Your Employees. Your franchise employees are 15 times more likely to steal from you than are your customers, so you need to thoroughly investigate the background of prospective employees for you franchise business. Check personal and credit references and most of all check with former employers, teachers, all referees and if possible the local police.

    It is a challenge but, Promote a Theft-Free Culture while maintaining a friendly fun working environment. Your written company policies should cover ethical behaviour, internal theft policy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this information in writing to each new employee of your franchise. Tell employees what will happen if anyone is caught stealing . . . not what can happen, but what will happen. These policies should be signed by all the franchiseses employees indicating that they understand and agree to abide by them. Never be complacent because in my experience the sad fact is that dishonest employees account for two-thirds or more of theft.

    On the administration side of your franchise business you also need to be vigilant.

    • Examine all invoices or supporting data before signing checks. You should have the bookkeeper attach to the check, all related invoices.
    • Dual signature of checks should be required unless signed by you.
    • Don’t pre-sign checks and do inspect all pre-numbered check books to ensure that the checks are being used in sequence.
    • Check that your accountant or book-keeper, reconciles the bank account and credit card accounts monthly.
    • All cash should be kept in a safe that is either on a time lock or is opened with dual keys one of which is kept off premises.

    Robbery is one of the most horrific and frightening of all the franchise security situations it is also one of the crimes that can cause long term physiological damage to employees.
    Robbery is classified as being any situation in which violence, or the threat of violence, is used to extort or take by force property or money.

    As a franchise owner it is your responsibility to have a protection program, with adequate safeguards in place to ensure, as far as humanly possible, the safety of your customers, your employees and yourself.
    Your franchisor should have recommended practices and training programs available and these should be given prominence in your own franchise training program. If for some reason the franchisor does not provide this then you can talk to your local law enforcement officers or use the services of professional security advisors.

    Here are some of the precautions you can take to minimize the risk.

    • Be suspicious of anyone loitering outside especially if they seem determined to avoid other patrons or people in the vicinity.
    • Maintain minimum cash register limits by skimming the cash and depositing in a secure drop safe. This procedure should be publicised.
    • Never leave the cash drawer unattended and lock it when away.
    • Leave the cash drawer open at the end of the day to show it is empty.
    • Be aware of what’s going on outside as well as inside the franchise premises.
    If your business operates at night.
    • All outside lights should be turned on at dusk. It is a good idea to have the lights switched on automatically and the manager should check them at least daily.
    • Adequate lighting both inside and outside is a must. If there are any spots that are in shadows take immediate steps to light them.
    • Eliminate possible hiding places outside. Take special notice of vehicles that have been parked for an unusual length of time in proximity to the franchise premises.
    • At the close of business all the franchise's employees should leave the store together, including the manager.
    You are most vulnerable to a robbery when you take your deposit to the bank.
    • You should make daily deposits but most importantly don’t have a specific routine day after day – vary your travel routes and times.
    • Don’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
    • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
    • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
    • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
    Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

    Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

    • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
    • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
    • Don’t argue with the robber.
    • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
    • Remain calm.
    • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
    • Take note of any accomplices. How To Write Kick-Ass, Profit Pulling Adverts For Your Business...
      Doesn’t that just grab you by the eyeballs and make you stop dead in your tracks? I mean it’s a little harsh – grammatically speaking – but holy smokes, it does it have ‘stopping power’...Now I’ll share with you a few secrets for creating good adverts. So let’s dive right in because we're all busy people ;-)First you need to be introduced AIDA.- A stands for ATTENTION, as in get some or you lose your chance - I stands for INTEREST, as in now keep me interested. - D stands for DESIRE, as in ok, make me want what you’ve got. - A stands for ACTION, because people need to take some for things to happen.Got it? That’s all there is to it…Easy right?If it were that easy we’d all be rich and you wouldn’t need marketing consultants like me. Truthfully, just invest a few thousand hours studying, read all the classic books on advertising that date as far back as 1920 (when advertising realolicy, what constitutes "internal theft" and provide this information in writing to each new employee of your franchise. Tell employees what will happen if anyone is caught stealing . . . not what can happen, but what will happen. These policies should be signed by all the franchiseses employees indicating that they understand and agree to abide by them. Never be complacent because in my experience the sad fact is that dishonest employees account for two-thirds or more of theft.

      On the administration side of your franchise business you also need to be vigilant.

      • Examine all invoices or supporting data before signing checks. You should have the bookkeeper attach to the check, all related invoices.
      • Dual signature of checks should be required unless signed by you.
      • Don’t pre-sign checks and do inspect all pre-numbered check books to ensure that the checks are being used in sequence.
      • Check that your accountant or book-keeper, reconciles the bank account and credit card accounts monthly.
      • All cash should be kept in a safe that is either on a time lock or is opened with dual keys one of which is kept off premises.

      Robbery is one of the most horrific and frightening of all the franchise security situations it is also one of the crimes that can cause long term physiological damage to employees.
      Robbery is classified as being any situation in which violence, or the threat of violence, is used to extort or take by force property or money.

      As a franchise owner it is your responsibility to have a protection program, with adequate safeguards in place to ensure, as far as humanly possible, the safety of your customers, your employees and yourself.
      Your franchisor should have recommended practices and training programs available and these should be given prominence in your own franchise training program. If for some reason the franchisor does not provide this then you can talk to your local law enforcement officers or use the services of professional security advisors.

      Here are some of the precautions you can take to minimize the risk.

      • Be suspicious of anyone loitering outside especially if they seem determined to avoid other patrons or people in the vicinity.
      • Maintain minimum cash register limits by skimming the cash and depositing in a secure drop safe. This procedure should be publicised.
      • Never leave the cash drawer unattended and lock it when away.
      • Leave the cash drawer open at the end of the day to show it is empty.
      • Be aware of what’s going on outside as well as inside the franchise premises.
      If your business operates at night.
      • All outside lights should be turned on at dusk. It is a good idea to have the lights switched on automatically and the manager should check them at least daily.
      • Adequate lighting both inside and outside is a must. If there are any spots that are in shadows take immediate steps to light them.
      • Eliminate possible hiding places outside. Take special notice of vehicles that have been parked for an unusual length of time in proximity to the franchise premises.
      • At the close of business all the franchise's employees should leave the store together, including the manager.
      You are most vulnerable to a robbery when you take your deposit to the bank.
      • You should make daily deposits but most importantly don’t have a specific routine day after day – vary your travel routes and times.
      • Don’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
      • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
      • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
      • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
      Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

      Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

      • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
      • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
      • Don’t argue with the robber.
      • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
      • Remain calm.
      • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
      • Take note of any accomplices. Those Wonderful Women Truckers
        Presently, there are about 8 million licensed CDL drivers in the United States. Approximately 4.5 million of these are active truck drivers. Professional truck driving, specifically over the road trucking, has always been noted as a field dominated by men. The rough and tough trucking life could only be handled by a real man . . . well, times are changing!Women in trucking actually goes back to 1929 when Lillie Elizabeth Drennan became the first women to receive the CDL license. Driving an old Chevrolet, she was a rugged lady who carried a loaded revolver with her on her trucking adventures. Born in 1897, she paved the way for women truckers up to her passing in 1974.Today, there are nearly 170,000 women truckers, making up 5% of all U.S. trucking jobs. By the end of 2007, that number is expected to attain 200,000. What motivates these women to leave the general work place? bery is one of the most horrific and frightening of all the franchise security situations it is also one of the crimes that can cause long term physiological damage to employees.
        Robbery is classified as being any situation in which violence, or the threat of violence, is used to extort or take by force property or money.

        As a franchise owner it is your responsibility to have a protection program, with adequate safeguards in place to ensure, as far as humanly possible, the safety of your customers, your employees and yourself.
        Your franchisor should have recommended practices and training programs available and these should be given prominence in your own franchise training program. If for some reason the franchisor does not provide this then you can talk to your local law enforcement officers or use the services of professional security advisors.

        Here are some of the precautions you can take to minimize the risk.

        • Be suspicious of anyone loitering outside especially if they seem determined to avoid other patrons or people in the vicinity.
        • Maintain minimum cash register limits by skimming the cash and depositing in a secure drop safe. This procedure should be publicised.
        • Never leave the cash drawer unattended and lock it when away.
        • Leave the cash drawer open at the end of the day to show it is empty.
        • Be aware of what’s going on outside as well as inside the franchise premises.
        If your business operates at night.
        • All outside lights should be turned on at dusk. It is a good idea to have the lights switched on automatically and the manager should check them at least daily.
        • Adequate lighting both inside and outside is a must. If there are any spots that are in shadows take immediate steps to light them.
        • Eliminate possible hiding places outside. Take special notice of vehicles that have been parked for an unusual length of time in proximity to the franchise premises.
        • At the close of business all the franchise's employees should leave the store together, including the manager.
        You are most vulnerable to a robbery when you take your deposit to the bank.
        • You should make daily deposits but most importantly don’t have a specific routine day after day – vary your travel routes and times.
        • Don’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
        • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
        • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
        • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
        Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

        Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

        • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
        • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
        • Don’t argue with the robber.
        • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
        • Remain calm.
        • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
        • Take note of any accomplices. How To Increase Your Income
          Why on earth would you want to run an event for your business? Events take a lot of organizing and publicity, not to mention the time you might not have and, depending on what you want to do, they can also cost quite a bit of money.So is it really worth all that effort?In a word, yes!An event is a fantastic way to get a whole lot of your clients and potential clients together so you can present to them all at once, saving you huge amounts of time and effort trying to reach them all individually – and even better, as the speaker, you come across as an expert in your field. Give your clients valuable information and they will talk about you and recommend you to others. Having an event is also a great way to encourage your clients to network with each other and see how they can help each other – and of course, it’s you they’ll thank for that opportunity.Having your name on an event can be very good publicity for you and p safe. This procedure should be publicised.
        • Never leave the cash drawer unattended and lock it when away.
        • Leave the cash drawer open at the end of the day to show it is empty.
        • Be aware of what’s going on outside as well as inside the franchise premises.
        If your business operates at night.
        • All outside lights should be turned on at dusk. It is a good idea to have the lights switched on automatically and the manager should check them at least daily.
        • Adequate lighting both inside and outside is a must. If there are any spots that are in shadows take immediate steps to light them.
        • Eliminate possible hiding places outside. Take special notice of vehicles that have been parked for an unusual length of time in proximity to the franchise premises.
        • At the close of business all the franchise's employees should leave the store together, including the manager.
        You are most vulnerable to a robbery when you take your deposit to the bank.
        • You should make daily deposits but most importantly don’t have a specific routine day after day – vary your travel routes and times.
        • Don’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
        • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
        • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
        • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
        Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

        Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

        • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
        • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
        • Don’t argue with the robber.
        • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
        • Remain calm.
        • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
        • Take note of any accomplices. Finding Profitable Home Based Businesses
          In today’s world, there are more and more people who are turning to home based businesses instead of working for other people. There are some people who think that having your own internet home based business is very risky, but there are many people who have used them and found them to be very successful and lucrative. One reason that there are not even more people taking this route is because it can be a bit difficult to find good quality home based businesses.All you need to do is run a simple search on Google looking for home based businesses and you are hit with thousands of results. With so many home based businesses out there, it can be difficult to find the ones that will truly be profitable. The following are some helpful tips to help you find the best profitable home based businesses out there.Tip #1 - Look for Turnkey SystemsWhen you are looking for a profitable home based business, more than likely you do not have’t make deposits after dark and on weekends if your banks night-safe is in a deserted area. Use a Security Company Pick-up Service instead.
        • When delivering the bank wallet to the bank or night safe, carry it in a plain bag and don’t display it.
        • If you go alone you are an easy target, so don’t do it.
        • If the deposits are for a considerable amount using a Security Company Pick-up Service is essential.
        Once a robbery is in progress you should understand that not only could your own life be in danger but those of innocent bystanders as well, so don't try to be a hero.

        Security Professionals will tell you to follow these guidelines.

        • If the person is armed assume they will use the weapon.
        • Be cooperative, do what is requested.
        • Don’t argue with the robber.
        • Don’t make any quick movements be deliberate in everything you do.
        • Remain calm.
        • Make a mental note of; height, weight, type of speech accent or impediment, complexion, color of eyes, length and color of hair, any distinguishing marks, clothing, footwear, right or left handed, any jewellery.
        • Take note of any accomplices.
        When the thief departs make a note of:
        • The direction of escape.
        • If the thief used a car or motorcycle in the getaway try and note the make, model, color or license number or any other descriptive markings.
        • The number and description of any accomplices.
        While waiting for the police to arrive write down everything you can remember while it is fresh in your memory. Have any witnesses do the same.

        Since 9/11 many things have changed and we are now faced with the real possibility that a Terrorist Act could be perpetuated against anyone of us or our business. You might say, "This will never happen to me" or "What has terrorism got to do with me"? And you may be right, but you need to be aware of the possibility, including the responsibility of Companies and Management.You could now be vulnerable to huge liability claims thanks to little-known government guidelines.
        Guidelines for franchise businesses:*

        • Anticipate worst-case scenarios and set up response plans.
        • Find weak links in your franchise security and take steps to overcome them.
        • Set up response teams to coordinate recovery operations.
        • Develop and regularly test warning and communications systems.
        • Train all franchise staff in response procedures.
        *This data is taken from the National Fire Protection Ass. Homeland Security Department.

        We suggest you visit the Homeland Security Department’s web site where you will find many suggestions on how to protect your business.

        Copyright 2006© - Walter Raleigh

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