October 14, 2009

US Broadband Lags Asian Nations

CNNMoney.com is reporting that according to a study South Korea leads the world in providing broadband services. The United States did not make the top 10. South Korea dramatically improved the speed, quality and availability of its Internet service in 2009, pushing past Japan, the former worldwide leader, according to a team of business students […]

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Franchisor’s Liability For Breaches Of Unfair Competition Law By Franchisee

International Law Office: Franchising as a sales method is characterized, among other things, by the franchisee acting in its own name and for its own account. The franchisee is an independent, self-employed entrepreneur and is not an agent or representative of the franchisor. For this reason, the franchisee not only becomes the contractual partner of

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Franchise Council Launches Biz Mentoring Program

Queensland Business Review: The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) will launch its first official mentoring program at the annual National Franchise Convention next week to meet a demand for more support from business people within the industry. The referral-based mentoring program is an initiative of the FCA’s Women in Franchising (WIF) Forum. Speaking from her

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TheHomeMag Thanks Veterans With Discounted Franchising Fees

PR NewsChannel: TheHomeMag, a leading direct-mail home improvement magazine, has joined ranks with The International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (“VetFran”) and launched a military veterans franchise program offering discounted franchise fees to retired or separated veterans of the U.S. armed forces who have been honorably discharged from the service. The brave men

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Is Direct Selling For You?

Anderson Independent-Mail: Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. The Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales. • Do you have what it takes to be a good salesman? • Is this a product

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