Business Week: Drive-thru is the operational heart of the fast-food industry, as central to a brand like Taco Bell as the kitchen itself, maybe more so. According to the National Restaurant Assn., the fast-food industry will do $168 billion in sales for 2011, and about 70 percent of that will come in through drive-thru windows. […]
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Often the image of a chimney sweeper brings about thoughts of years long passed. However, this is a business that still has some demand. Not everyone has retired their fireplace yet, and Sally McKnight is there to keep them clean, reports SFGate. Sally has lived a very full life. However, in the 80’s she found
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It all started when Stewart Hardison was looking into creating wind power. Everything he looked at seemed to lead back to Maine. When looking at concept drawings for wind turbines held in place using large mooring blocks, an idea came to him, reports Village Soup. “It popped into my mind that all that massive structure
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Melanie Jacober is definitely at the head of her business. Of course, it helps that she is in the business of upholstering headboards. When some people knit a blanket or sew together a quilt, Melanie found her calling in the world of bedding, reports Calgary Herald. She started on her path to custom headboards as
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NY Times: The benefits of driverless cars are potentially significant. The typical American spends an average of roughly 100 hours a year in traffic; imagine using that time in better ways — by working or just having fun. The irksome burden of commuting might be lessened considerably. Furthermore, computer-driven cars could allow for tighter packing
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The SBA has been an important resource for many small businesses, but now information can be accessed on the go. The SBA has recently released an app that lets people look up the information they want directly from their phone. Developed and donated as a gift by Palo Alto Software, Inc., the SBAapp will make
Like any other entrepreneur, many mompreneurs share similar qualities that highlight their ability to succeed. The Charlotte Observer has pulled together a short list of some qualities that help mompreneurs succeed. Looking at the big picture and acting on it. In parenting and in business, mompreneurs need to maintain focus on both long-term goals and
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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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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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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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