According to CNNMoney, BP’s oil spill is an expensive disaster for the Gulf Coast, but it’s turning into a gold mine for entrepreneurs. Hundreds of parody products are now on sale across the Web, taking aim at BP’s sunburst logo and “responsibility” pledges. There’s tote bags and buttons on Etsy, coffee mugs on Zazzle, and […]
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TwinCities.com: When Bill Eggert takes his new invention out for a spin, it looks like an elliptical exercise machine that escaped from the health club and is rolling down the streets of St. Paul. That’s what the 48-year-old inventor has essentially created: an elliptical trainer with wheels. The St. Paul resident has had jobs ranging
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There are plenty of jobs you can take over the summer, but some of them cater to a student’s schedule better than others. To help, Money College created a list of ideas for summer jobs. These are suggestions to get you started in your search. 1. Landscaping. Get your hands dirty this summer, along with
Red Ferret reports that Shed Simove has created the iNotePad, a sixty page paper notepad with an acetate front sheet and hardboard back. The iNotePad features three styles of page: vertical lined, horizontal lined and blank. This means the iNotePad can be used in all orientations…and is widely compatible with all kinds of hardware, including:
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Franchise International: Bookkeeping Express, a USA franchise that provides a bookkeeping service to small and medium sized businesses, is set to expand in Philadelphia and South Jersey. The company is looking to expand in these territories via franchising. Bookkeeping Express CEO, Greg Jones, said: “The small business community is growing in Philadelphia and around the
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PR-USA.net: Despite a down economy, Pro Energy Consultants has grown to 59 franchises in 30 states in just 18 months. The energy auditing company, founded in September 2008, began awarding franchises the following month. The franchise fee is $29,900, with a total investment around $45,000. Pro Energy Consultants, the only national energy auditing company, was
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PR.com: Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, King Dominguez. He recently purchased a new franchise in Oakland County, Michigan. King, who lives in the Rochester Hills area, is excited about all of the possibilities available with Five Star Painting, “I joined
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One of the hardest things to teach a young child is balance. You can place them on the bike and teach them how to peddle but most kids need time before they are able to remove those training wheels that keep them from toppling over. However, the Strider PREbike hopes to eliminate that problem by
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photo credit: geishaboy500 There is lots of speculation lately in businesses regarding correct pricing. Since the economy seems to be slowing getting better and more and more of your loyal customers are returning closer and closer to their older shopping habits, many of us are wondering if it’s time to re-consider our pricing structures. Below
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Franchising.net.au: In announcing what he described as “the most sweeping reform of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its inception 12 years ago” federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson used the phrase “eyes wide open”. These three little words in fact come fairly close to describing the thrust of the reform proposals. “Eyes wide open”
