January 9, 2009

California Closets Makes Debut In BRIDE WARS Movie

Franchising.com: California Closets, the pioneer in customized storage solutions, today announced its promotional participation in the upcoming film comedy BRIDE WARS (bridewars.com), scheduled for release in theaters nationwide January 9, 2009. California Closets created a custom closet design that serves as a backdrop for a pivotal scene in the movie. BRIDE WARS tells the story […]

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Trift Stores And Children: Business Closing Everywhere

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YourHub.com: As a local manufacturer specializing in baby-children products, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), effective Feb. 10th, 2009. I support this new law and feel that children’s safety should be of up-most importance in our world today. However, this particular legislation will

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Ideas To Inspire Your Launch Into The Work-At-Home World

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examiner.com: Moms these days prefer the idea where they would want to stay at home and make money while being able to care for their own kids. Moms that prefer this due to wanting to make something for themselves and at least help with the money part. I, for one, am one of them so

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Positioning Fitness In The Marketplace

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Inside Tucson Business: Ignoring the poor economy would be an important first step when launching a business these days. So believes Keri Ruffell, owner of Oro Valleyâ€™s fitness center 1-2-3 Fit, which opened in July 2008 with a bang. Since then, while some established businesses are closing their doors around her, Ruffell continues to find

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ALOHA! Charlotte, North Carolina

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Franchising.com: aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.Â® and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, Aloftsm hotels, opens its doors today in Charlotte, making Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the EpiCentre the first Aloft to open in North Carolina. Developed by owner and operator Noble Investment Group, the new Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the EpiCentre, is located

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Franchising To Go Away From The Crisis

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Franchise Key: Faced with worried consumers, franchising could be a reassuring opportunity in a time of crisis: Reassuring for the informed consumer who wish to get more transparency, but also reassuring for a reluctant banker and for worried entrepreneurs. A retailer will benefit of know-how and precious tools by joining a network. He minimizes risks

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â€˜Work From Homeâ€™ Workshop Aimed At Women

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New Haven Register: Women looking to supplement their income in a down economy can get a wealth of information at the upcoming â€œWant to Work From Home? Find the Right Fitâ€ workshop. Kim DeYoung, a local business coach and founder of Metromom.com, is hosting an event featuring six panelists who run profitable, direct sales companies

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Cumberland Farms, Gulf Oil, Moving To New Location

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Boston Herald: Convenience store chain Cumberland Farms Inc. and its Gulf Oil LP subsidiary are relocating their respective headquarters to the same building in Framingham. The MetroWest Daily News reports today that about 300 Cumberland Farms employees currently based in Canton and about 100 Gulf Oil employees now based in Newton will move to a

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Women Stepping Up Direct Sales Jobs

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Freep.com: Women historically have turned to direct sales to temporarily boost the family income or to bridge the gap between full-time jobs. But as the economy deteriorates, many are finding that these jobs are worth keeping. Direct sales — home-based selling suggesting the Avon lady or candle parties — is entrepreneurial in nature, with earnings

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Mary Kay Announces The Winners Of The "Model Of Beauty Search"

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indiaPRwire: With the companyâ€™s mission to Enrich Womenâ€™s Lives Mary Kay India launched the internationally acclaimed â€œModel Of Beautyâ€ search campaign- Beautiful from the inside out – in July 2008. â€. Through this search Mary Kay has recognized ordinary women who are actually extraordinary because they excel and inspire others in their role as daughter,

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