According to The Telegraph, Wikileaks recently released some information that has Richard Branson criticizing the British education system. The entrepreneur made the comments at a business lunch in Beijing, according to a confidential US diplomat’s report. Chinese businessmen at the event titled What Makes a Good Entrepreneur, held in January 2008, complained that their British […]
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Spud Alford saw some kids playing a game he remembered playing during his own childhood–finger football–and thought there had to be a better and safer way. He invented the board version of the game in 1989, but he didn’t “take it to the next level.” After a brief run, it died. Entrepreneur reports that for
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Don’t tell Santa, but the national infatuation with Silly Bandz and other shaped, silicone bands that were America’s hottest fad in 2010, seems to have snapped. USA Today reports that with Christmas just days away, many retailers say they have cut way back on the number of bands they carry and some have stopped selling
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Financial Post: There are many good reasons to pursue opportunities in franchising, however one of the most typical is for brand recognition. Individuals who want to start their own businesses trade off a certain element of control over the operation of their business in exchange for the security of an emerging or established brand that,
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PitchEngine: Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mr. Rooter Corporation No. 122 in its prestigious “Franchise 500†listing for 2011. Known as the world’s first, best and most comprehensive list of franchises, the plumbing company moved up 25 slots from last year. The magazine bases its rankings on financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the
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The Franchise Magazine: Ableworld, a mobility and homecare retailer, has become one of the latest companies to gain recognition from the British Franchise Association (bfa). Franchise Director of Ableworld, Paul Boniface, expressed his company’s delight at the latest development in their franchise operation, he said: “From the outset we wanted to set up the franchise
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Franchising.com: RetroFitness was ranked 236 in Entrepreneur’s 32nd Annual “Franchise 500,” the world’s most comprehensive franchise ranking. It’s the brands first appearance on the list. The national gym chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price also ranked 83 in the list of “Top Fastest-Growing Franchises,” and 10 in the “Top New Franchise”
Justmeans: A common theme in the world of social enterprise is the myriad challenges social enterprises face to reaching scale. Explanations for this phenomenon include a lack of available financing, a shortfall of business acumen and expertise among social enterprise practitioners, and the common need for social enterprises to address problems unique to a specific
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PR Newswire: Matco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise was named the best franchise in the “Tools Distribution Category” and 19th overall in Entrepreneur’s 32nd Annual Franchise 500®. “Matco Tools is a world class franchise system with low startup costs, internal financing and a proven business model,” said Ernest Lauber, senior
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Bizjournals.com: Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe will expand its reach in Texas to 140 locations — double its current size — including the chain’s first Austin store. “Austin is a booming market that has long been on our radar,†said John LaBarge, Corner Bakery vice president of franchise business development. “The large student population, presence of
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