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In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Kelly Tope, Senior Director of Franchise Development at FullSpeed Automotive®, to share her thoughts on why you should invest in a recession-proof concept for your small business.

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How to Master a Balance Between Work & Play

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Eric Gagnon, President and Co-founder of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage, to share his secrets on how to find and maintain a work-life balance as a small business owner.