May 21, 2009

Second “Panera Bakery” Opens In Memphis

Eyewitness News Memphis: Just five months after introducing the community to its signature soups, breads and salads, “Panera Bread” is opening its second bakery café in East Memphis’ Laurelwood Shopping Center. “We’ve been thrilled with the Memphis area’s response to Panera,” said Adam Jackson, Director of Finance and Development for Delta Dough, the franchisee that

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Hollywood’s Scrap Men

Fortune Small Business: How often have you dropped $10 per ticket and $12 for snacks to see an over-hyped dud at the metroplex? “We could have stayed home and watched a bad movie,” you say. You should talk to the Kugler brothers. They flip Hollywood’s detritus to discount retailers, hoping you’ll make an impulse buy

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Next, Loans for Lemonade Stands?

The New York Times: When banks declare in advertising that they want to help small businesses grow, just how small do they mean? A campaign for a bank in Colorado is taking that assertion down to the itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny level. The campaign, for the FirstBank division of the FirstBank Holding Company, is centered on eye-catching

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Teen Entrepreneurs Offer Tips

USA TODAY: Launching a small business can bring big returns. But it’s anything but easy money. Running a firm takes stamina, creativity, discipline – and sometimes, even physical work. For kids who want to get started right away, USA TODAY polled successful entrepreneurs and small-business experts for advice. Their tips: – Don’t let shortcomings thwart

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