July 12, 2010

Surviving the Great Recession

Dr. Jeffrey R. Cornwall over at The Christian Science Monitor has been observing more and more business owners who, although their businesses have survived the economic downturn, seem to be losing heart. The stress and strain caused by these difficult times has worn on them. But doing business in today’s economy requires a steady hand, […]

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Herbalife India To Expand

mydigitalfc.com: Herbalife India, an arm of the California-based $2.32 billion leading weight management, nutrition and personal-care company, is on an expansion mode in India. “Lured by the Rs 600 crore energy drink market, expected to grow to Rs 1000 crore by the end of the year, Herbalife is branching out to new locations across India,”

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5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Are Taking The Plunge

Why are entrepreneurs starting new businesses in record numbers? The first chapter of Clate Mask’s new book, Conquer the Chaos, makes the case we’re in an “Entrepreneurial Revolution” and it’s happening due to five big reasons. 1. Corporate disillusionment. Downsizing, outsourcing overseas, pension scandals and general corporate irresponsibility have left employees disillusioned and embittered. 2.

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Smoothie King Franchises Inc. 2010 Franchise Conference Draws Hundreds

PR Newswire: Smoothie King Franchises Inc., the Louisiana-based originator of the nutritional fruit smoothie, held its 2010 Franchise Conference June 4 and 5 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Themed Accountability Drives Profits, the conference featured keynote speaker Gerry Wienholt, president of PEP, Inc. and well-known motivational consultant. More than 300 Smoothie King franchisees

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Franchise Beacon’s Virtual Franchise Development Department

PR-USA.net: Franchise Beacon, US based Franchise consulting company officially launched its Virtual Franchise Development Department Program in January and currently has enrolled 2 highly differentiated concepts in its development program. “We are already halfway to meeting our target of 4 great Franchise concepts this year,” says Chris Wilson, VP of Business Development, “…Franchising is nearly

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Jamaican Grill Aims Expantion Of Local Franchise Overseas

Pacific Daily News: Guam’s favorite Jamaican restaurant may soon be coming to a Manila street corner near you. The owners of Jamaican Grill, located in HagÃ¥tña’s Chamorro village and downtown Tumon, are looking to expand their successful local business with franchises of the restaurant in the Philippines. “It’s a proven concept,” says Jamaican Grill co-owner

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Summer Opening For First Koko Fitclub In Washington State

Franchising.com: Koko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, announced an expanded West Coast presence with a new area development agreement in Washington State. The first Washington location, Koko FitClub Woodinville, will open at 17614 140th Ave NE late this summer. It is the first in an Eastside Seattle multi-unit agreement with

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The Biz That Black Forest Built

Manila Bulletin: One good thing about the recent global economic downturn is that it has awakened the entrepreneurial spirit among many of the world’s citizens. Recent statistics have shown a growth in the working middle class sector of society, and that growth brought with it an increasing number of people interested in investing their hard-earned

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