As we prepare to pay the federal government their share of our business income, now is a good time to look at some of the tax breaks that are available. Portfolio.com takes a look at the Small Business Jobs Act that was passed in September of last year, and how you can take advantage of […]
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Big franchises seriously hit by foreign exchange shortage El Universal: The franchising sector fears that a restructuring announced by Spanish clothing retailer Zara in Venezuela causes a domino effect in the retail sector as a whole. Last week, a Zara spokesman said that it will not abandon the Venezuelan market. However, the company acknowledged that
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1827 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight. 1849 – Regular steamboat service from the west to the east coast of the United States begins with the arrival of the SS California in San Francisco Bay, 4 months 22 days after
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PR.com: There is more to automotive safety than just airbags and seatbelts. Clear Lights, a headlight restoration service company, introduced a proprietary method of headlight cleaning in 2010 to help drivers see better and avoid accidents. Since the company’s inception, their results have caught the attention of individuals, dealerships, and auto body shops up and
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Blue MauMau: As the dust settled, the Obama Administration last summer issued a harsh report that was critical of the aggressive termination of franchises by General Motors and Chrysler during their bankruptcy proceedings. The government report declared that they felt hoodwinked by the franchisors’ unexplored management myths: namely, the carmakers’ claim that they were hurt
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Indianapolis Star: Seventeen retailers selling everything from pretzels and Italian ice cream to children’s clothing and sports equipment have set up shop today at Castleton Square Mall. But they are not there to sell you merchandise. They want to sell you an entire store. Mall owner Simon Property Group today is hosting the region’s first
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Waterbury Republican American: A lawsuit challenging the town’s denial of a Dunkin’ Donuts store at the former site of Corey’s hot dog stand is scheduled to go to trial Wednesday. “In my opinion, the owner of the property is entitled to the permit,” said Franklin Pilicy, a lawyer representing the applicants. In 2009, the town’s
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PRLog.Org: HandyPro a national handyman franchisee company based out of Michigan successfully conducted a national franchisee conference in Austin, Texas, February 9-10. The convention honed the organization’s focus on customer-centric services and the unique results that follow positive effort. Franchise owners from across the nation convened to learn, lead and discuss integral business planning for
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Rome News Tribune: Sonny’s Real Pit Barâ€Bâ€Q announced Curtis Gardner as the winner of the Sonny “Floyd†Tillman Award for 2010 this week. The Sonny Tillman Award was established by the Franchisee Cooperative Association (FCA) in honor of Sonny Tillman, the Founder of Sonny’s Barâ€Bâ€Q, to promote a high standard for quality and service in
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Franchise operators are adept at finding the silver lining that surrounds hard economic times, writes Melinda Ham. Sydney Morning Herald: Natural disasters and a flat property market don’t necessarily spell bad news for operators of franchises. In fact, for many, business is booming. Franchises involved with home maintenance, asset enhancement and home wares are going
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