April 26, 2012

Start a Business: No Idea Required

Inc.: Want to start a company… but you’re short on ideas? There’s an incubator for that. Well, actually, it’s called a “foundry.” What is a foundry? Chicago-based Sandbox Industries recently opened a new start-up foundry in San Francisco. Managing Director Millie Tadewaldt says unlike a traditional incubator that brings in early-stage start-ups already working on […]

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Swimming School Franchise Founder On Mission To Reduce African American Drowning Rate

FranchiseWorks.com: Every year around this time, Rita Goldberg’s thoughts turn to pools and beaches, but not the kind of “fun-in-the-sun” visions that fill most people’s heads as the spring and summer break seasons roll in. Instead, the former competitive swimmer, children’s author, lifelong swimming educator and founder of a growing swim school franchise, turns her

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Whopper Bar debuts in Canada

QSRweb.com: Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has opened its first Whopper Bar restaurant, located in the Calgary International Airport. The location highlights the new BK 20/20 global restaurant design and offers guests a customizable menu as part of the signature “Have It Your Way” brand offering. “The Whopper Bar has already been embraced in

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Häagen-Dazs® Shops Celebrates Sweet Springtime With Free Cone Day

Franchising.com: Heavy sweaters and bulky coats are officially stowed away for winter and Häagen-Dazs® Shops, known for its pure, super premium ice cream, today announced it will host a free cone day for customers visiting any participating location nationwide. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, the Häagen-Dazs brand encourages consumers to

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Rentable Designer Bridal Gowns

Mashable: Nearly Newlywed is a newly launched startup that lets women rent gowns and bridal wear by highly coveted designers, including Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte and Carolina Herrera. The social media-powered online boutique lets women pay a fraction of the usual price tag — $10,000 to $15,000 — for designer wedding dresses.

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500 New Fairy Tales Found

Somebody is going to make a killing off this. Think of the books, plays and movies! A whole new world of magic animals, brave young princes and evil witches has come to light with the discovery of 500 new fairytales, which were locked away in an archive in Regensburg, Germany for over 150 years. The

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‎Daphne’s Warms Up Menu With Summer Salads

Fast Casual: The fresh flavors of summer are arriving early at Daphne’s as the company’s restaurants spotlight three salads with fruit accents, including bringing back last summer’s popular Chicken Strawberry Salad. “Our salads are full of flavor and fresh ingredients, and offer a refreshing break from the typical and less healthful options on the scene

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Veterans as Entrepreneurs: Resources to Help Vets Start Small Businesses

A Bureau of Labor Statistics report issued in March 2013 stated that the unemployment rate among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts was 9.9 percent. While the rate dropped 2.2 percent during 2012, veterans still experience more difficulty finding employment than the average American worker. While some veterans have improved their skills by going

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