June 10, 2010

Lawyers Are Using Social Media

According to Mashable.com, while most law firms, big and small, tend to err on the traditional side, social media has created new opportunities for attorneys to flourish as thought leaders and entrepreneurs. A recent survey from communications consultancy Greentarget notes that, “While the more traditional marketing channels for law firm credentialing continue to dominate … […]

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Almost 10 Million Chinese Students Take College Entrance Exams

China Daily reports that cities across China have banned traffic and construction noise this week to create a conducive testing environment for more than 9.57 million high school students sitting for their college entrance exams, starting Monday. The high schoolers will compete for only 6.57 million slots at China’s universities and colleges. If an emergency

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Play N Trade Franchisee Uses Community Involvement In Courtenay, British Columbia To Ensure Success

PRLog.Org: Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide is excited to announce that franchisee Justin White will open his second store in Courtenay, British Columbia. White opened his first store in Duncan, British Columbia in October of 2009 and immediately saw success due to his commitment to community involvement, customer service

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Wine Florist To Grow Through Franchising

Franchising.net.au: A gift specialist business, Wine Florist, is looking to franchising for expansion into Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The retail concept offers individual and corporate customers the chance to purchase gift combinations of fresh flowers, alcoholic beverages, and hampers under one roof. Founder Deborah Souris said “We see ourselves as experts in creating attractive and

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Cici’s Pizza Announces Franchise Expansion In Phoenix; Plans 25 New Restaurants Over Several Years

Marketwire: CiCi’s Pizza®, a leading family-dining restaurant serving endless flavor, variety and value with its hot and fresh pizza buffet, announced today franchise expansion in Phoenix as part of the company’s 2010 strategic growth plans. The company is currently seeking franchisees to develop 25-30 new restaurants in Phoenix and surrounding cities including Tempe, Glendale, Scottsdale

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Direct Energy Services To Acquire Clockwork Home Services Franchising Biz

Electrical Marketing’s LiveWire: Direct Energy, an Ontario-based provider of repair and maintenance services for the residential market, has announced its intention to acquire the assets and business of Clockwork Home Services, Inc., Sarasota, Fla., for $183 million. Clockwork Home Services owns a diverse array of franchise contracting businesses, including the Mr. Sparky electrical contracting franchise,

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