October 11, 2010

SBA Revises Definition of Small Biz

Inc.com reports that the Small Business Administration this week made some 17,000 more businesses eligible for its loans, preferential treatment for federal contracts and other programs. The businesses now qualify thanks to changes the SBA made to its size definition of “small business” in the retail, hospitality, restaurants and “other services” industries. The changes are […]

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Biz Poll: Credit Crunch

Before the credit crunch, it was easy for companies to borrow just about any amount of money anytime they wanted. Entrepreneurs often would apply for larger credit lines to expand their businesses, and they got drunk on easy credit. Who needed good money-management habits when your banker would pony up on command? You know how

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Franchising Company The Dwyer Group Named Among “Best Companies To Work For In Texas” For Fourth Consecutive Year

FranchiseWorks.com: The Dwyer Group has been named one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas” for the fourth consecutive year. What began as an entrepreneurial vision almost 30 years ago is recognized today as a top employer in the state. “This is one of the biggest honors for The Dwyer Group, and it

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Owner of Southern Colorado Home Décor and Gift Manufacturer Launches Direct Selling Venture

PR Web: As Danielson surveyed the sales distribution landscape earlier this year, it became readily apparent to her that souring economic conditions required a new tack for her current home décor manufacturing business. After doing some initial research, it didn’t take long for Danielson to realize that she had the perfect product for a direct-to-consumer

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Optique Engages Francorp For Strategic Pan India Expansion Through Franchise

PR-USA.net: In order to achieve the above target base OPTIQUE will explore new markets, target new customer base and upgrade the existing customer choice. There are approx 350 million people in India who needs vision correction of which only 87.5 million actually are supported with visual aids leaving 75 percent of the market unattended. Around

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Lee’s Sandwiches Franchise Announces The 10/10/10 ‘Once-In-A-Lifetime’ Sale

Franchising.com: Lee’s Sandwiches will launch the first ever “Once-in-a-lifetime” promotion in the history of the company on October 10, 2010. The sale is a celebration of the date representing a jackpot of the number 10, which only comes once a century. Beginning at 8:00am on Sunday, October 10th at participating Lee’s Sandwiches locations, customers will

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Pizza Chain Plans Makeover

Orange County Business Journal: Sid Fanarof of Irvine-based zpizza International Inc., which bills itself as a health-conscious pizzeria, is planning a makeover of the chain he started 25 years ago. Fanarof plans to remodel the company’s seven restaurants and work with franchises to redo theirs. The chain includes 94 pizzerias, including 87 run by franchisees.

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October 20 Papa John’s Fundraiser To Benefit WCPSS Schools

Garner News: Wake County Board of Education vice-chair Debra Goldman announced at the Tuesday, October 5, school board meeting that Wake County Papa John’s pizza restaurants would be donating a portion of their Wednesday, October 20, proceeds to all schools in the Wake County Public School System. The Wake County Corporate Operators and Franchisee of

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