Smart Business Network: Ugo Ginatta is in the gelato and coffee business. But he’s also in the idea business. The co-founder, chairman and CEO of Paciugo Franchising LP knows that the best possible products won’t reach his customers if the best possible ideas aren’t placed on the table and considered in the company’s management meetings. […]
FranchiseUpdate: We asked two franchisors if they’re seeing signs of economic recovery – and how what they see is affecting their plans for recruiting new franchisees in 2010. One is in the rapidly growing healthcare services field, the other in the highly competitive pizza sector. See if any of their perceptions or programs can help
2010 Growth Prospects: Two Franchisors Discuss Capital, Incentives, And Strategy Read More »
Franchising.com: Just in time for the holiday season, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, an official sponsor of Cirque du Soleil® touring shows, today announced exclusive discounts for Wintuk — the seasonal family show performing in New York — as well as stays at its Wyndham hotels in the city. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the
Wyndham Hotels Announce Wintuk Cirque Du Soleil Offer Read More »
Franchise Wire: RightTime KiDS franchisee, Pam Woodyard, has signed a lease at Oberlin Court in Raleigh where she will open her second RightTime KiDS franchise, in the first quarter 2010. Her other franchise is in Garner. Other Triangle RightTime KiDS locations are in Cary, Morrisville and North Raleigh. For more information contact RightTime KiDS, 10320
With Signed Lease A Fifth RightTime KiDS Drop-In Childcare Center Comes To The Triangle Read More »
Unique products to inspire and amuse. USB Pet Rock. It was bound to happen. Sno Wovel. The answer to winter heart attacks. Personal Trainer T-shirt. You call that a workout? You haven’t sweated enuff! Internet Panic Button. Perfect for when Twitter is down. Photos by thinkgeek/redferret/trendsnow/redferret.
Why I Didn’t Think Of That Read More »
SmartCompany.com.au: When Alana and Lauren Chang’s father returned home with some moissanite, a rare type of jewel found in meteorite deposits and diamond mines, the two sisters quickly recognised a business opportunity. “We looked online to see where we could purchase some for Lauren’s wedding, and found it was available in 70 countries but not
Open Small Business has a list of steps to turn services into products: 1. Identify something you can replicate repeatedly — The idea behind a product is that you want to be able to get paid for selling a “thing” and not selling your time. Also, you want to sell the “same” thing over and
Turning A Service Into A Product Read More »
Company founders and creators of FriiBoard, Gail and Tom Stewart wanted to create products that make the gaming experience more real and more fun for players of all ages. “We wanted to go beyond the simply aesthetic Wii accessories on the market. What was lacking was realistic sport-specific ‘movement’ off the screen to go with
Husband And Wife Take On Video Game World Read More »
As a child, Jainarain Kissoon was constantly surrounded by the issue of divorce–just not in the conventional sense, reports Entrepreneur. His mother was a divorce attorney, so the topic came up often. Still, it wasn’t until his mother’s cousin suffered through a painful divorce that something clicked for Kissoon. He wonderd if there was a
Entrepreneur Helping Divorced Couples Read More »
PR Newswire: WineStyles, an international wine boutique simplifying the wine experience, celebrated the five-year anniversary of the company’s first location in Springfield, MO. Designed to transport customers into an old-world wine cellar, WineStyles is a unique concept that allows customers to choose wines based on their individual taste preferences such as crisp, silky, rich and
WineStyles Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of First Location Read More »
