CNNMoney.com: For toymakers, the world changes on Aug. 14. That’s the day a new regulation takes effect that small manufacturers say could force them out of business. “I hear gut-wrenching stories every day, like the soldier’s wife who doesn’t think she can continue her homemade doll business or the Native American women who are worried […]
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photo credit: chispita_666 Parents of recent college grads are concerned about how recent their children will find a job in this economy. Pamela Slim on Escape From Cubicle Nation has some very interesting thoughts on graduating in this economy that I couldn’t agree with more. The first thing to remember is that there is no
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Big Idea Group announced a new product line idea hunt. Arthur Blank is seeking innovative concepts for either their existing lines or new but complementary lines. Royalty potential for winning concepts is tremendous. Innovation Criteria for New Product Lines * Can be produced Dec.-July * Fit ABCO’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities * Innovative and unique
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photo credit: 7son75 Businesses are jumping on twitter right and left and that’s probably a good thing. But, businesses are also jumping on thinking that’s all you need to do. Create a twitter account, create a bunch of followers, and start tweeting out this week’s lunch special. However, it is not that simple because you
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Inc.: With nearly $18 million in annual revenue and 31 employees, ShoppersChoice.com, a Baton Rouge company that operates a handful of e-commerce sites, is substantial — but it’s no Wal-Mart. Yet for just $2,500 to $3,500 a week, commercials for BBQGuys.com, its online store for grills, run alongside ads for Wal-Mart on the Food Network
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Louisville Courier-Journal: Papa John’s International has promoted Chris Sternberg to the position of general counsel as part of several senior management changes at the Louisville pizza chain. Sternberg will continue to hold the role of senior vice president of corporate communications. In another change, Chuck Schnatter, the brother of founder and CEO John Schnatter, will
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QSR magazine: This summer, lucky CiCi’s Pizza guests all across the country might find themselves the winner of one of five Grand Prize family getaways to Las Vegas in the CiCi’s Peel and Win Summer Promotion that launches June 15, 2009. Guests who purchase a 32-ounce beverage with a peel and win sticker will have
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BusinessWire: San Francisco SBA District Director Mark Quinn and Linda Russell, owner of Mugshots School Photography, will host a press conference June 3 at One California Bank in Oakland to highlight how small businesses are taking advantage of the changes SBA made to its loan programs as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
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The Suburbanite: When Marie Zinno was a new mom she taught herself how to sew. At the time, the Jackson Township resident couldn’t have possibly imagined she was laying the foundation for a successful at-home business. But that’s exactly what she did, one stitch, one project, at a time. “I started to sew when my
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PR Newswire: Twins S & Z Inc., a Frisco-based restaurant operator, celebrated the grand opening of the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels franchise location at 5500 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas. The opening marks the first of five locations that Twins S & Z will open in Collin and Grayson counties. “I am thrilled to offer a
