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In addition to their key partners and suppli-
ers, r elationships a re v ital within the work-
force and having the right people aboard the
team i s paramount. On how to s ucceed a s
a Cheese Curds e mployee, P ratt s ays, " For
those individuals willing to work hard a nd
prove themselves, the opportunity to g row
and succeed in our organizations is leaps and
bounds ahead of our competitors."
"My philosophy has been t o promote from
within for those willing to go above and be-
yond the individual that simply does the job,"
he continues.
Pratt emphasizes t hat for true m otivation,
the work environment must be fun, and one
that inspires pride in the business as a whole;
not s imply a means to a n end. "Although
most people think that money i s a motiva-
tor, ask yourself 'How many people are stuck
in a job because they have to be there to pay
the bills?'.Wouldn’t it be great to come into
work and have fun or be proud of the reputa-
tion of your company?"
EXPANDING THE CHEESE
CURDS BRAND
Marketing the franchise a nd d eveloping