American City Business Journals/Dallas: Brinker International Inc., the parent company of casual dining chains Chili’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurants, confirmed news reports Monday that the restaurant company laid off 155 employees last week after closing 35 locations, a Brinker spokeswoman confirmed Monday. The transition is attributed to […]
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WSPA: Joanne Fogle works from her home, too. She started selling Mary Kay cosmetics 40 years ago. Said Fogle, “Having five children, I was able to work and make some money, take care of my kids, take them back and forth to all their activities.“ Today she’s an executive senior sales director. Consultants buy the
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Turn your speakers up! Thanks to Archie McPhee.
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South Coast Register: Mike Ware enjoys socializing at hotels and drinking a cold beer – no doubt a joy shared by millions of thirsty patrons around the world. Most beer drinkers would be familiar with disposable cardboard drink coasters. They have been used to soak up spillage and condensation for years. “Unfortunately once the coaster
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Toiletpaper Entrepreneur: 1. Miracle On 34th Street What You’ll Learn: The greatest lesson in salesmanship that no one follows. 2. Click What You’ll Learn: What it’s like to fast-forward life. 3. Glengarry Glen Ross What You’ll Learn: Lying, cheating, stealing never works long term. 4. Office Space What You’ll Learn: If you don’t like what
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PRNewswire: Members of Hotel Brokers International (HBI), the nation’s largest brokerage organization with more than 30 offices coast to coast, today announced the organization’s newly elected 2009 board of officers and directors. Jeff Westgor, CHB, of Westgor & Associates Inc. will succeed H. Brandt Niehaus, CHB, of Huff, Niehaus & Associates, Inc. as president. “This
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Post-Bulletin: Starting up your own business is a bold venture, one that takes all the time and precious resources that are available to you. If you can utilize space in your home in the early stages, this will save on both counts. There is nothing new about a home office, but I do see a
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Franchise Key: ColorTyme recently announced that it has expanded its financial-assistance program offerings for franchisees by adding SBA loans to its growing portfolio of finance options. According to the information provided, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently revised its franchise eligibility guidelines and operating procedures, implementing a streamlined review process that expedites the processing of
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IFA: It’s OK to slip off your shoes during those IFA Convention Roundtables and Concurrent Educational sessions so your feet will be well rested and ready to rock Tuesday night, Feb. 17, during the Closing Gala. Featuring The Fabulous Franchise All-Star Band with “Guitar Larry” Myer (F.C. Dadson), “Sizzling Steve” Olson (Franchise Update Media), “Keyboard
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PR Newswire: Hooters has announced an economic stimulus program with a $5.99 boneless wing platter. Beginning February 4th, every Wednesday Hooters across the country will offer the value-added platter. In recognition of this deal, Hooters has also declared Wednesday will now be known to the Hooters faithful as “Wingsday”. The $5.99 Wingsday Platter consists of
