Service Business

Business Process

Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry

Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.

Growing a Business

3 Mistakes Keeping Your Services Business From Crossing the Million-Dollar Mark

Avoid these three mistakes to successfully scale your professional services firm.

Science & Technology

How to Transform Public Services With Innovative Digital Solutions

Digital transformation of public services is not merely a trend; it is a necessity. However, getting a contract can be a challenging task for companies. Why do governments sometimes hesitate to invest in digitalization, and how can businesses overcome this challenge? Let's figure it out.

Growing a Business

How to Overcome the Challenges of Remote Work in the Professional Services Industry

Some businesses need to meet in person, but for many service companies, the question is whether being remote has advantages. We look at what the challenges are and how to overcome them.

Business Ideas

87 Service Business Ideas to Start Today

Get started in this growing industry, with options that range from IT consulting to childcare.

Science & Technology

Service as a Strategy — How to Build a Sustainable, Future-Ready Tech Business

The benefits of transitioning from traditional SaaS models to service-based models — and how to do it successfully.

Franchise

Which Franchise Model is Right For You? Here's How to Choose.

There are thousands of brands and concepts, but franchises generally fall under two business models: "brick-and-mortar" and "service-based." Which is the best choice for you?

Business Ideas

How This One Customer Service Hack Can Transform Your Business

Instead of examining all the options and offerings to add, consider what you should remove, redesign, and eliminate.

Business Models

5 Industries That Will Most Likely Never Adopt a Subscription Model

Many industries are adopting a subscription model — but these five well-known industries will probably never make the full jump.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

These Two Factors Are Leading the UPS Store's Rapid Expansion

The UPS Store holds steady at #4 on the Franchise 500 for the second straight year, by relying on two key intangibles.

Leadership

How to Become the Ritz-Carlton of Your Industry in 7 (Difficult) Steps

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is legendary for its extraordinary customer service (hospitality). Here are seven essentials that you can bring to your own industry as well.

Growing a Business

How I Eliminated the Sales Funnel By Focusing On This One Business Strategy

It's time to rethink your sales model and focus less on sales and more on service.

Business Plans

How to Write an Operations Plan for Retail and Sales Businesses

Tips for detailing what has to be done and who does what in service and retail companies.

Growing a Business

Want More Customers? Use This Simple 5-Step Process to Create an Irresistible Pitch

It's not hard to get customers to "yes" if you know what they need.

Leadership

We Have an Empathy Crisis on Our Hands. Here's How to Combat the Rising Trend of Poor Customer Service.

Ever wonder why exceptional customer service is becoming an endangered species? Here's how you can make your business stand out in a sea of mediocrity simply by upping your customer service game.