Alameda Sun: The “chicks” of Chicks-n-chickens, a mom-based Alameda business, are raising money to fight Breast Cancer. Darcy Novo Albrecht, “Chief Chick,” and Jennifer Ashdown, “Vice Chick,” will be teaming up to participate in this year’s San Francisco Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. As part of their fundraising efforts, the two Alameda moms will hold […]
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The Boston Globe: As Gloucester native Ann Andrew recalls, it didn’t take much for her to dream up Mommies Who Shop, the series of suburban shopping events and “play dates” for mothers that she launched two years ago. A former director of merchandising at the now-defunct Sigrid Olsen who’d left her job in 2004 to
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Entrepreneur’s StartUps: You’ve got a great idea and a plan to turn it into a business. Now all you need are customers–and to get them, you need to spread the word about what you’re doing. One problem: Your marketing budget makes your grade school allowance look like a princely sum. Get Profiled In 2007, when
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PR-USA.net: Whirlpool is focused on sales representatives to evaluate the direct sales market as a potential channel for distribution of an award winning product. Whirlpool is seeking individuals who are open minded to changing consumer behavior as well as eager to share their own personal experience. The Fabric Freshener will be available for $81 rather
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The Economic Times: Economic slowdown has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for direct marketing firms in India. With people losing jobs amidst rather gloomy economic outlook, direct sellers have upped the ante. They are actively promoting the business opportunity and thereby, registering a rapid increase in their sales force. Companies such as
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Worcester Business Journal: Ah, the joys of working from home. No battling the rush hour traffic. No rushed lunch breaks. No crammed workspaces surrounded by sterile, gray cubicle walls. Sounds like a worker’s paradise, doesn’t it? Be advised, it may not be as easy as you think. The following advice, provided by Linda Novey-White, a
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Strictly for dogs and dog lovers, Best Buddies is like no other pet store. From free doggie ice cream day to a pet photo studio, they work hard to set themselves apart from the competition. For the pet loving entrepreneur, their unique business also comes as a franchise opportunity. Tell us a little about Best
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Crain’s Manchester Business: Horticulture, gardening & landscaping contractor Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has won a gold award from the British Franchise Association. Nine finalists were in the running for the prize at the BFA’s Franchisor of the Year Awards, but the judges said Cheadle Hulme-based Countrywide shone through thanks to its commitment to invest time and
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1888 Press Release: In the present scenario of absence of Franchise Laws in our Country, it is important to bring forth the burning legal issues and regulate the growing business of franchising in India. Indian Franchise Association considering the same is organized an exclusive one day workshop to highlight and discuss the Legal Challenges to
Boston Globe: The Herrell’s in Allston Village has always been a little different from other franchises in the ice cream chain. Other stores have a blue-and-white color scheme. In Allston, the walls are lemon-yellow and hung with local art. Other locations play light pop; this one blasts punk rock. The official Herrell’s logo: two teddy
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