January 29, 2010

Is Arbonne Bankrupt?

In response to yesterdays post about Arbonne thriving in Canada, a reader shared with us a link to an article that says differently. As of yesterday it appears that Natural Products Group, the owner of Arbonne, is seeking bankruptcy protection. Reuters: Natural Products Group, owner of the Nature’s Gate line of organic shampoos and soap,

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Company Seeks Gardening Products

Ball Horticultural Company is a leader in all facets of floriculture. It breeds and distributes plants to growers, retailers, landscapers and nurseries who supply its products to gardeners throughout the world. For this challenge, Ball Horticultural Company is looking for new environmentally friendly products that make gardening easier, save time and ultimately help the gardener

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New Franchise Launched By Xclusive Recruitment

The Franchise Magazine: Xclusive Recruitment has launched its franchise opportunity and is looking for quality franchise partners to replicate its successful recruitment solutions concept in a wide range of industries. Managing Director of Xclusive Recruitment David Doolan said: “Initially Xclusive Recruitment focused on providing recruitment solutions for the logistics sector. Over the last seven years,

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Mom Turned Hobbypreneur

Burlington Free Press: Winooski native Kirsten Pringle, 34, has taken her passion for antiquing and made it a full-time job. She is married to Bruce Pringle and they have two daughters, Chanda, 11, and Cassidy, 6. Why have you started Onion River Antiques? I have always loved antiques and shop for them all of the

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Franchising In 2010

QSR magazine: Each year, some companies prosper and others fail, but 2009 was definitely the year that tipped the scales in franchising—and not in a good way. We watched as more companies experienced their toughest times with lead generation for franchise sales, difficulties with franchisee relations, tougher supplier negotiations, and negative consumer sales. Franchise companies

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McDonald’s To Expand Drive-Through Outlets, Franchises In China

Reuters: McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest hamburger chain, said on Friday that it plans to aggressviely expand drive-through outlets and increase franchise numbers in China in years to come. McDonald’s currently has three franchises in mainland China and just opened its 100th drive-through in the southern city of Zhongshan. “We are not in a rush

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