Archive for August 3rd, 2008
Chron: After more than a decade as a project manager in the tree care industry, Tim Scherpenisse was suddenly out of work. Two years later, he is an economic forecaster, strategic planner, marketing director and human resources supervisor. Specifically, he is a small-business owner. And the transition has not come without challenges. “It’s an obstacle [...]
CBNNews: The story of the accidental entrepreneur is iconic. It exists in infinite variations, though the theme is consistent: A person of accomplishment is forced from his occupation by a cruel twist of fate. Rather than wallow in despair, though, he strikes out on his own. Inevitably, after a requisite period of struggle, he achieves [...]
If you want to start a pizza franchise, the real question to ask is, “Which one?” After all there are so many out there. Is a big box name the way to go, or should you take on a name that may not be as well known but offers something the others do not? Weighing [...]
