May 2011

Growing Young Entrepreneurs

If we want to create a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, what do we do? Langley Advance says it is time to give them the opportunity to learn how. The PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs program is helping get kids started. PowerPlay challenges students to start their own businesses. They each identify a need in the […]

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Top Entrepreneurial Countries

While many people would consider the United States to be one of the best places to start a business, a recent BBC News survey shows that Indonesia takes the top spot. The US, Canada, India and Australia are seen as among the next best countries at supporting new businesses. At the other extreme, Colombia, Egypt,

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Herbalife Taps Its Indie Sales Force For Ideas

Investors.com: To sell its products, Herbalife (HLF) uses a global network of 2 million independent distributors. They know their local market and they’re close to customers. Herbalife’s Los Angeles-based executive team maintains ongoing contact with key distributors in 75 countries. The top brass brainstorms with them to support their success. “We make better decisions when

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Carting Food And Compost

The green trend is a growing one. In Ditmas Park, a man has created a unique cart for his bicycle that allows him to collect compost from people within the neighborhood and bring it to the community garden. When the food has grown, his cart is also made to carry the fruits of their labor

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Chance For A Bite Of Big Mac

Times LIVE: According to managing director Greg Solomon, the transaction, announced in March, comes down to one word: growth. This could be good news for a handful of entrepreneurs if they are able to secure new franchises. Of the 145 restaurants operating in the country, approximately 60% are franchisee owned. Solomon says that there are

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Golden Corral Set To Reopen Its Port Richey Restaurant

Tbo.com: Golden Corral is cooking up plans to reopen its Port Richey location after a franchisee abruptly closed the buffet restaurant in October. “The company is remodeling the restaurant and will reopen it soon as a company-operated store,” said Bob McDevitt, senior vice president of marketing and franchise operations. McDevitt, who works at the restaurant’s

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