March 29, 2010

Direct Sales Add Income

El Paso Inc: Some El Pasoans looking to make extra money in today’s down economy have started cashing in with direct sales. It’s a form of selling that allows them to build a business at their own pace while adding income and paying down debt. El Pasoan Maria Barrios is sold on direct selling. She

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Ruling Threatens Viability Of Franchise Businesses In Massachusetts

FOXBusiness: A recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and provide millions in economic output in the Commonwealth, the International Franchise Association said today. “Franchising is a significant source of small business activity in the Commonwealth and has

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Taking a Big Swig

Florida Trend: The owners of World of Beer Franchising Inc. have entered into an agreement with a company headed by former Outback Steakhouse president Ben Novello that could help take the brand national. The financial details of the agreement are confidential, but both sides are pleased with the arrangement. The partnership enhances the likelihood that

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WSI Educates Global Businesses On How To Leverage Facebook To Boost Their Marketing Results

Franchising.com: Almost 900 businesses of all sizes and industries across the globe tuned in to learn how to leverage the world’s fastest growing social networking site in their marketing strategy. WSI, the world’s largest Internet marketing franchise as ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine, conducted a virtual training session entitled “Facebook Strategies for Businesses” on March 24,

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McDonald’s Targets Asia’s Beef Eaters With 20% Spending Boost

BusinessWeek: McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest restaurant company, may boost investment in Asia by at least 20 percent this year as consumer spending recovers, moving into “beef eater” markets such as South Korea. The seller of Big Macs will invest $415 million in Asia, the Middle East and Africa this year to add 520 restaurants,

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