Articles from Franchising World (September 1, 2002)

Title	Author	Type	Words
"If the phone doesn't ring, it's me": the title of this article comes from a Jimmy Buffet song. But it speaks to an important subject. Good communication. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Nelson, Steve		642
10-plus ways to help your franchisees with their marketing efforts. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Michaels, Nancy		1035
A conversation with Ohio 8th District Congressman John A. Boehner Chairman, House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Government Relations).			1134
A franchisor's system standards can be the key to the brand's success: a franchise is like a team. It has an owner, a manager, a coach. But the players out on the field are the ones critical to whether the team wins or loses. (Legal).	Schnell, Brian		700
Are `instigators' cutting your company's productivity? Beware! Instigators may be driving a spike between you and a smoothly running business. Don't let your staff or your "technically curious self" cut productivity in your business. (Technology).	Masterson, Dave		697
At a book store near you: franchise leaders spin a legal thriller and recount boardroom adventures.			516
Conquering the "dreaded annual franchise convention." (Management & Operations).	Zinn, Dain	Column	1157
Convention speakers to include ICED's Hadfield, finance expert Rosensweig.			453
Cross purchase buy-sell options. (Blue Chip Strategies).	Olearcek, Patrick F.		573
Fostering franchise relations. (In This Issue).	Siegel, Steve		453
Franchise Appreciation Day gains popularity: each fall, IFA members gather in Washington, D.C. for Franchise Appreciation Day--a day spent on Capitol Hill highlighting the importance and success of franchising. This September 24th, the franchise community will make its voice heard and its presence known in the halls of Congress. (Government Relations).	Jacobson, Karen		430
Franchise expo returns to nation's capital up front and personal.			490
Franchise foundation awards scholarships. (IFA Educational Foundation News).			322
Franchise guide helps students explore small-business ownership.		Brief Article	219
Franchise relationships and quality control: franchising is about the marketing of goods and services. Properly done it is very powerful. It is also about good marketing and business practices which must be of a high standard and franchisors and franchisees must understand that they are in the relationship business. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Germann, Stewart		1307
Franchise--franchisor relationships in the future: too high-tech, too low touch? (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Sanders, Lee		914
Franchisee advisory councils serve as effective conduits: one of the best ways a franchisor can facilitate better communication with franchisees is to establish and support a strong, elected, independent-minded franchisee advisory council (FAC). (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Anderson, Bill		1157
Franchisors go online with E-Disclosure service: new electronic transmittal and retrieval service gains FTC trial operations nod. (Technology).	Olson, Steve		959
Glass Doctor's vision clear with new franchisor, new image: forty-year-old glass replacement franchise sees the road ahead paved with growth. (Spotlight On Success).	Feid, Monica		776
Global Positioning Systems revolutionize maid service: rate x time = distance = good time management, happy employees and profitability. (Management & Operations).	Wilson, Kim		1277
How the government can help you: as a specialist in the development of franchises internationally, I have been utilizing many different advertising and marketing methods to identify and recruit master franchisees, but the services provided by the U.S. government have proven particularly effective. (International Development).	Minihane, Mike		925
How to select a franchise supplier.	Zwisler, Carl E., III		3821
IFA mission statement.			220
IFA partners with Global Trade for international leads. (International Development).		Brief Article	185
IFA-BFA International Symposium slated in London Oct. 9-10. (International Development).			211
Mail Boxes Etc. taps franchise veteran for top position: Stuart Mathis to assume company leadership as it embarks on extensive test program with parent company UPS. (People).			528
Maintenance prevents broken lines; don't shrug off importance of communicating with franchisees until it's too late, says CEO. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Sanderson, Rhonda		1328
Mentor programs offer "somebody to lean on"; from informal conversations to structured programs, mentoring takes many forms in franchise systems. The common goal is to share information and experience on a one-to-one basis with newcomers. This interaction not only benefits those directly involved but can be an integral part of the organization's overall franchise relations program. (Fostering Franchise Relations)(Cover Story).	Larson, Polly		2110
Milan, Italy franchise show gets Commerce dept. assist. (International Development).			122
National Franchise Mediation Program to welcome franchisee participation: the National Franchise Mediation Program (NFMP) has approved a modification in the program's structure, enabling franchisees as well as franchisors to endorse and participate. (Mediation).		Brief Article	253
No one wants to buy a franchise, nor do they want to be sold one; they just want to own one: as the world changes, so must franchising and, with it, the ways franchises are sold. (Lead Generation).	Powell, Terry		951
OPIC guarantees franchise investments. (International Development).		Brief Article	161
Planned IFA convention sessions.			204
Rewarding top performing franchisees--for all the right reasons: the bottom line is pride. The best reward is recognition and acknowledgement. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Moran-Ploger, Barbara		956
Royalty reporting and payment collection made easy: is it fast and easy for franchisees to make royalty payments? Do they have payment options? Is receipt of royalty payments timely and accurate? (Management & Operations).	Testa, Lynne		1876
Supplier source book 2002-2003. (Accountants-Education/Training).			17552
Supplier source book 2002-2003. (Executive Search Uniforms).			17153
The franchise relationship: remember your first date? First job interview? It all revolves around common ground. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Rennick, Dick		993
The nuts and bolts: Franchise Relations Committee's mission is value: the long-term success of franchising hinges on relationships. This group delivers the education, information and "nuts and bolts" materials to the franchise community to make it all happen. (Fostering Franchise Relations).	Bloom, Bruce V.		1190
Valencia, Spain expo celebrates 13th year. (International Development).			137
Veterans franchise initiative re-gains momentum; inspired by the late Don Dwyer, founder of The Dwyer Group, VetFran was originally launched during the Gulf War. (Veterans Outreach).		Brief Article	264