IFA SmartBrief

Senator proposes change to ACA's definition of full-time employees

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

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Let's Yo! among franchises to add 8 million jobs in U.S.

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Many franchises are hiring as the industry adds an estimated 8 million jobs in the U.S. -More-

Tutoring franchises see nationwide growth

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

The supplemental education franchise industry is in expansion mode as companies such as Sylvan Learning Center, KidzArt, Scho -More-

Bennigan's CEO writes the book on turnaround strategy

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Bennigan's CEO Paul Mangiamele shares the tale of how he and other former franchisees brought the bankrupt chain back from th -More-

Glass Doctor president applies franchising lessons to leadership

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Glass repair franchise Glass Doctor President Mark Liston has spent 32 years working in the franchise industry and said part -More-

Franchisors push for more multiunit deals

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Franchisors such as Moe's Southwest Grill entering into multiunit deals are becoming a common theme in the industry and the t -More-

Church's Chicken names former Arby's CMO as chief concept officer

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

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10 keys to hiring great people

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Hiring the best people doesn't necessarily mean hiring the best applicant as quickly as possible, Lou Adler writes. -More-

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Millennials inspire change in the brand-value equation

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

Millennials account for more than 80 million consumers in the U.S. -More-

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IFA praises bill to redefine health care law's full-time employee and large employer definitions

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, praised the introduction of legislation by Sens. -More-

Access to Credit Panel Discussion coming July 9

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

IFA is holding a series of panel discussions related to access to capital. The next panel takes place in Atlanta on July 9. -More-

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CBO puts out positive analysis of immigration reform bill

19 Jun 2013 13:03:42 CDT

A Congressional Budget Office analysis of the Gang of Eight's immigration reform bill revealed the law could result in a $197 -More-

Those who dream by night ... wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.

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T.E. Lawrence, British army officer -More-