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Look, Listen, Read is a quarterly compilation of some of the most highly rated and reviewed apps, podcasts, books, websites and other resources. NFA does not support or endorse the use of these tools, which merely serve as a guide to exploring a new level of knowledge and productivity for your business.

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“Franchisee Lifestyle: Your Future as a Franchisee Is Better Than You Think,”

you can discover the path to success. Building a successful business is hard work. That, coupled with the low odds of coming out of your first year afloat, it’s easy to see why many people take the safe option of a regular paycheck. There is another way to ensure success in your business ventures through becoming a franchisee. With a franchise, you stand a better chance of success.

5The Domo Campaigns app allows you to build your own custom email campaigns, SMS messages or PDF and CSV attachments and send them out on a schedule set by you. Ensure your customer communications have a positive impact on your conversion rate by gathering data from your CRM and analytics systems in Domo.

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Synuma is a remarkable cloud-based platform that enables you to grow your entire multi-unit business from beginning to end and was built by industry pros like you, for you. The app will help you make better, quicker decisions to open units on time, on budget and reach projected revenues sooner.

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2Recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written, “Blue Ocean Strategy” argues that cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool. Based on a study of 150 strategic moves (spanning more than 100 years across 30 industries), the authors argue that lasting success comes not from battling competitors but from creating “blue oceans” — untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

In each bite-sized, daily episode of “Before Breakfast,” Laura Vanderkam will share a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. Vanderkam helps listeners make the most of their time both at work and at home. The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.

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Canva is your free photo editor and video editor in one graphic design app! Create stunning social media posts, videos, cards, flyers, photo collages and more. Make your business stand out with one-tap animations and fun music for Instagram stories and video collages.

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Managers and professionals across the globe have embraced “Primal Leadership,” affirming the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership. Its influence has also reached well beyond the business world; the book and its ideas are now used routinely in universities, businesses, medical schools, professional training programs and professional coaches.

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In the “Franchise Euphoria” podcast you’ll discover how to design the right business plan for you and your business, avoid the most common and costly mistakes, manage growth and achieve your business goals and dreams. You will hear from leading franchise and business experts like John Lee Dumas, Michael Gerber, Joel Libava and Dan Miller.

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“Problem Solvers” with Jason Feifer features business owners and CEOs who went through a crippling business dilemma and came out on the other side bigger and stronger. Feifer discusses these stories as a means of helping others avoid the same pitfalls. n