April 3, 2009

Takeovers On Waffle House Menu

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Waffle House Inc., which in February assumed control of 121 restaurants belonging to its oldest and largest franchisee, might be called on to take over the assets of another troubled partner. Nashville, Tenn.-based SouthEast Waffles LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last August. The reorganization of SouthEast Waffles is still pending […]

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Biz Poll Results: Twitter?

Monday, we asked readers if they used Twitter in their business? 47 percent said YES they did use Twitter. Reader Andrew Smyth is a senior at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. and has been doing web design projects for the past three years. He explained how he uses Twitter: I am trying to establish myself

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Economic Drought? Not For Florida-Based PuroClean

Franchising.com: Flooded with business, Tamarac-based PuroClean – the nation’s fastest growing 24-hour property emergency services franchise – is proof that some are actually flourishing in this current economic dry spell. By holding a local event on April 9 to mark a growth milestone, the company plans to inspire its employees, franchise owners and other businesses

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Reduce Cost Of Patenting

Patently-O: Patent Attorney Mark Bergner provided the following five points that may help independent inventors control the cost of their patent application. 1) Provide me with the best write-up that you can up front with some illustrative (even hand-sketched) diagrams, along with any design documents you may have. 2) Try to do as much of

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Greener Office Parties

photo credit: pasotraspaso When entering this new year, it is time to think about many different changes we can make in our business. One of them is to be a little greener this year. When thinking about all the office parties you’ll have for holidays, birthdays, promotions, retirements and more, think about all the waste

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