September 17, 2010

Low-Cost Franchises For Sale Are Good Opportunities For New Biz Owners

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USPRwire: Franchises for sale include a variety of great choices for new businesses owners including home-based, mobile and low-cost franchises. A Low-cost franchise for sale usually requires less than $50,000 in start-up costs and can be a great opportunity for a new business owner. Low-cost franchises for sale are available in a variety of industry […]

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BYU Scholar Promotes “Microfranchises” In Emerging Economies

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Salt Lake Tribune: During his travels in Africa exploring the impact of micro-lending on business start-ups, Jason Fairbourne noticed something strange. When an entrepreneur became successful selling a particular product, say tomatoes, many others would mimic that person’s business. Soon the local market was flooded with tomatoes and failed tomato vendors. “I would go village

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Quiznos Targets South America For International Growth

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Business Wire: Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced that a master franchise agreement has been signed to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company’s recently announced initiative for international development. Current plans call for the development of 30 locations in

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Tech-Savvy Tailgating

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With the second week of the NFL season just days away, The Cleveland Plain Dealer takes a look at some of the products available for the 21st century tailgater. Drill Blender You normally don’t have a blender in your truck, but you might have a cordless drill. That’s all you need to enter margarita and

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Senate Passes Small-Biz Bill

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that after an impasse of more than a month, the Senate on Thursday approved a small-business bill that includes measures aimed at boosting access to capital and tax credits to provide temporary financial relief. Democrats hope the legislation will help show voters they are in control of managing the

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