You can hard sell all you want and you will probably make some money. However nothing feels so good as seeing someone that is happy to give you their money. To be able to provide a service where people purchase your products, leave with a smile on their faces and thank you for what you do.

I once got an invitation to attend a business seminar. The guru was well-known for his motivational talks and business orientation strategies. However, his session turned out to be the most fraudulently organized in world history.

If implemented in a proper manner, ethical investment can help reduce ecological footprint. With the right mix of legislations and change in corporate behavior, investors can be encouraged to support sustainable development of the economy.

Integrity matters in a marriage, and therefore, it also matters in a franchise relationship. A franchisor's integrity is absolutely critical, but it is also highly important that each franchisee can be trusted. Each franchisee is a team member in the franchising company.