If you’re having trouble finding investments for your business venture then you should appreciate the approach that James Layfield has taken to find financing. Filled with business ideas and frustrated at the lack of funds, James has decided to offer up 10% of himself to investors, reports the Business Standard. That 10% piece will cost […]
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A few weeks back, Popgadget‘s Sherri reported that Mattel was holding open votes to decide Barbie’s 126th career. Among the choices were News Anchor, Architect, and Computer Engineer. I’m happy to announce that the people have spoken and we now have Computer Engineer Barbie. According to Mattel’s site, the doll’s designers worked side by side
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thestar online: “I need a Coke, some sugar to get me going,†he says before settling into this conversation with StarBizWeek last month. Call him a typical American in this regard but it appears he is soon recovered from his fatigue and starts talking passionately on the subject closest to his heart – Amway, the
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Jim Lowrance at Suite101.com says test marketing a new product-invention not only gives potential buyers the opportunity to see how much demand there is for a product, but also gives the inventor the opportunity to determine how much further time and investment an invention merits. Read the article now.
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Stuff.co.nz: New Zealand’s McDonald’s restaurants had one of their best sales years ever in 2009, helped in no small part by the recession as more people turned to fast food, says the local head. The company spent more than $145 million buying goods from local suppliers in 2009 – up $25m on the year before,
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On Monday, we asked readers how much they would be willing to pay for a bestseller quality ebook. 34 percent of those responding said they liked the $9.99 price point. 27 percent said they would pay $4.99 and 23 percent said they wanted something less that $4.99. Thanks to all those that participated. CNet’s David
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MarketWatch: Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. today announced the promotion of two senior level executives, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mitchell’s Fish Market, to President and Chief Operating Officer for their respective brands. Effective March 1, 2010,
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Salt Lake Magazine: Yep, Mark Robbins is the new co-owner/franchisee of Ruth’s Chris Salt Lake and he’ll try to make stick what the last owners couldn’t. The new Ruth’s Chris is going in to the renovated Chase Bank Building at 275 West Temple—a good location—and should open this spring. How much big beef Salt Lake
QSR magazine: Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, the fast-casual fresh Mexican chain, is excited to announce their 2010 “Earth Fresh†initiative. Beginning in December of 2009 Baja Fresh introduced Recycled Napkins, Recycled Paper Bags, Recyclable Burrito Wrapping Paper, and Biodegradable Plates in eight restaurants, including their Cypress, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Beverly Hills, Tustin Marketplace, South
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Kansas City Star: Nearly 15 years after it abandoned plans to enter the Kansas City market, Bruegger’s is back with a much better welcome. The Burlington, Vt.-based bakery/cafe chain opened a location in Overland Park’s Corbin Park on Thursday with a steady stream of customers all day. A grand opening for the location at 13713
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