
Stories + Resources Insights for Entrepreneurs
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What to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
Akhil Shahani is the director of The Shahani Group. E-mail Akhil at akhil@shahanigroup.com.
Work Teams: Internal and External Influences on Performance
Contributed by Dr. Todd Harris, a director of research at PI and an expert in industrial and organizational psychology. Todd has advised clients, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, on leadership, personality assessment and talent management.
Make the Banker Your Best Friend
Kristen is the co-founder and owner of Portfolio Creative, a workforce innovation firm that was named the 326th fastest- growing company in the US by Inc. magazine in 2009.
Barter: The Ultimate Efficiency Tool
Bob is the founder and CEO of Bizxchange, a barter and trade exchange, and is recognized internationally for his accomplishments in the barter industry.
The Power of Incentive Travel
Shravan is the managing director of Travel Tours Pvt. Ltd., a travel services company with clients around the world. Travel Tour’s vision is to make a borderless world where travel is both easy and affordable.

Business Practices That Breed Success
John is the CEO and founder of Knowledge Fulcrum, a business that provides organizations with information, tools and resources that help them better inspire their people, align their efforts and empower their staff. You can reach him at john.stepleton@knowledge-fulcrum.com.