ReadWriteWeb is reporting that according to a new Forrester survey, almost 80% of Internet users in the US and Canada would not pay for access to newspaper and magazine websites. Those users who would consider paying for content are mostly interested in subscriptions. Only a very small number of consumers is interested in making micropayments […]
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Irish Franchise Magazine: Aspray specialise in project managing all types of insurance related property repairs offering a ‘recession resilient’ business which excels in bad weather. A highly lucrative business with 50 per cent margins achievable. The service provided is free to the general public and uses local and qualified subcontractors. Aspray provide a one stop
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Northwest Herald: Goodbye, door-to-door encyclopedia sets. Hello, Pampered Chef parties. Locally, there is no shortage of the ever-evolving home-based business. From selling skincare products to posting handmade crafts on popular sites such as Etsy.com, starting out on one’s own might be gaining popularity as traditional full-time jobs continue to be scarce. “A lot of that
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Cloud Computing Journal: Cutco Sales Representatives (CSPs) with Vector Marketing Corporation recently returned from a corporate retreat where they volunteered with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity in the 9th Ward. More than 100 sales representatives and employees of Vector Marketing spent the day readying New Orleans Habitat homes for their new owners. Activities included roofing,
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Greenville Daily Reflector: Mr. Rooter Plumbing, which has a franchise in Winterville, has been recognized in the Franchise Times Top 200 list for 2009. “It is an honor to be included in this prestigious list,†Hal Conger of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pitt County franchise said in a news release. “We believe it is a
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Bakersfield.com: Christy Baker, a stay-at-home mom, liked the idea of buying educational games for her children, but found they were expensive and the children lost interest in them after a while. She did some research to see if there was anyone who rented games for systems such as Leapster and Vtech, but found none. She
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Nation’s Restaurant News: Jack in the Box Inc. said Monday that Leonard Comma will be promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer for the company’s namesake chain in February, after current president and chief operating officer Paul Schultz retires in January. Linda Lang, Jack in the Box chair and chief executive, will take
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Franchising.com: Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s largest reseller of complete shipping services, has been included for the third year in a row in Franchise Times magazine’s Top 200 Franchise Systems list of the nation’s largest franchise systems by total sales. A franchise system had to take in more than $235 million in system sales
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dBusinessNews Sacramento: Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has expanded the company’s successful California operations by awarding a new Master Franchise to Stevan R. Butcher in Sacramento called Stratus Building Solutions of Northern California, LLC. “Steve Butcher is a smart business entrepreneur whose commitments to
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Trading Markets: Casual-dining restaurant leader Ruby Tuesday, Inc. has announced new international franchise agreements for the development of its flagship brand in the Middle East and the United Kingdom. The company has also granted franchise rights for Wok Hay, an Asian-focused casual dining concept, in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Chile. “Ruby Tuesday’s
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