Have you ever wondered why a mom would start a business? Are you curious about what is running through their mind? The Globe and Mail recently broke down those reasons into seven main categories. I can’t bear to leave the kids, and we need the cash For some women, being available to their children is […]
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The following is a guest post by Storagepipe. “Did you know that disco record sales were up 400% for the year ending 1976? If these trends continue… AAY!” – Disco Stu Now that most companies rely on Internet marketing as the primary means of getting clients, there seems to be an increasing emphasis on the
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It is often said that we should learn from our failures. The lessons we learn during a failure can help us avoid those same problems the next time around. Many people would agree with that statement, however Business Insider believes that is the wrong approach. Do you? There’s only one problem with the “failure helpsâ€
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NewsFormatics.com: Here are some of the considerations for any potential entrepreneur with business ideas. 1. Do I want to choose a business for sale? Often franchise companies will have several for sale. Therefore, when you find the type of franchise that interests you, then contact them and see if there is an established one for
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A number of different companies, are creating products to take over the space on your wrist that used to be occupied by your wrist watch. Although these devices will tell time, that will be the least of their functions. NY Times: The Allerta inPulse, acts more like a computer than a timepiece. This device is
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1628 – Writs issued in February by Charles I of England mandate that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date. 1790 – The first United States census is authorized. 1873 – E. Remington and Sons in Ilion, New York begins production of the first practical typewriter. 1893 –
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Franchising.com: Home is where the heart – and discretionary spending – is. And with the home improvement products market projected to top $321 billion in 2011, Budget Blinds is anchoring itself as one of the fastest growing home-based businesses and offering a “window of opportunity” for an easy and low-cost business investment. With nearly 800
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Franchising.net.au: A restructured business model at bedding and furniture retail franchise Bedshed has helped boost net profit after tax by 1148 percent for its parent company, Joyce Corporation, for the six months to 31 December 2010. The corporation’s profit of $2,023,410 compares to a loss of $193,000 for the corresponding period in 2009. Joyce chairman
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MiamiHerald.com: The owners of Pollo Tropical plan to spin off the homegrown Miami-based chain and its other Hispanic brands this year as a separate publicly-held company. Pollo Tropical has been part of Carrols Restaurant Group, which is Burger King’s largest franchisee. The plan announced this week calls for splitting Carrols into two separate, publicly traded
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Daily Caller: I was shocked to learn from the Wall Street Journal that America’s pets are as fat as their owners. Nearly 50% are overweight and 20% are obese. Dr. Randy Regutnick, founder and CEO of the Fat Pet Centers, considered the pioneer in this field, was happy to talk to me about his work.
