PR Newswire: Tupperware Brands Corporation has been recognized as one of the leading national organizations for the sixth time on the Forbes.com “Platinum 400 America’s Best Big Companies” list. The prominent recognition was given to the company for its exceptional performance in the “Household and Personal Products” category. Each year Forbes.com selects their Platinum 400, […]
Lifehack: As a rule, thinking is a good thing and while some people don’t do it enough, some over-think everything. Both genders can fall into either category – today we’re going to chat about the one who does too much. Some people think themselves into stagnation, frustration, exhaustion, anxiety and even illness. They have an
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CNN: One small business has found a way to dig itself out of the snowballing recession — snow rakes. Lots of them. Tipke Manufacturing, a metal fabricating company in Spokane, Washington, did not have much to look forward to entering the holidays. The small business of about 25 employees went through a round of layoffs
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USA TODAY: Does the economic downturn terrify you? Or are you plotting a new strategy for life with less money? Your reaction offers a peek into your psyche, say researchers who study how personality shapes people’s reactions to uncertain times. “People think about themselves and others in terms of typology – you’re this type,” says
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photo credit: å°çŒ«çŽ‹ How would you get skittish consumers scared about losing their jobs to buy a new car? If you’re Hyundai Motor Company, you offer them the option to return the car within the first year without negatively affecting their credit. “So many people have been reluctant to purchase a new vehicle for fear
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For Dane’s take on Obama’s plan read Generate Wealth Because the Government Can’t. BusinessWeek: Here’s a welcome report for entrepreneurs this new year: President-elect Barack Obama’s massive stimulus plan is expected to include three key tax breaks for small-business owners. Details are still emerging, but the plan could include a longer window for businesses to
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MarketWatch: Entrepreneur magazine‘s annual “Franchise 500” issue recognizes Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading program, as the leading tutoring franchise for the eighth consecutive year. Corporate layoffs and consolidations combined with an unstable economy are driving professionals to pursue alternative career paths, according to Kumon franchising experts. “Entrepreneurship is becoming a widespread option
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SmartBrief: Many business sectors are declining as the economy continues to reel from unprecedented turmoil, but the franchising industry remains optimistic, said International Franchise Association Pres. and CEO Matthew Shay in a televised interview by Fox Business News. A forecast issued by the organization recently predicts losses of jobs, establishments and output, but industry leaders
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PR Newswire: CiCi’s Pizza announced a new partnership with Houston-based Revention Inc., to provide state-of-the-art point-of-sale systems in all of its corporate locations and many of its franchises, beginning early this year. “After an extensive search for a provider, we chose Revention as our POS partner,” said Kyle Smith, CiCi’s vice president of operations. “During
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Channel EMEA: Office Depot has set its sights on the Middle East retail market. The office products retail giant has signed a franchise agreement with international retailer M.H. Alshaya covering Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. The first four Office Depot retail stores are set to open in 2009 in Kuwait City
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