PR.com: First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) rapidly increased their growth rate of affiliated franchise units within the last quarter of 2008. With four newly awarded franchisees, now having 21 in total, the Nevada Franchise Company exceeded expectations. Not only has the established franchise model grown in appeal to entrepreneurs, FCBB also enhanced their system to […]
Kansas City info Zine: Following the loss of their 15-year-old sheltie, the Simon family endured the longest stretch of their lifetime without a canine family member. They were hoping that a seizure assistance dog would come through. The Simons’ youngest child has juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, a form of epilepsy which often increases in severity when
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Franchising.com: Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today officially launched Gemz – a range of semi-precious gemstones incorporated into various themed gifts including bracelets, pendants and mobile phone charms, to be available in retail outlets in-time for Christmas. “These two ranges of gifts cover the whole of the female market, Gemz being
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QSR magazine: With the help of cutting-edge interior design firm Whitehead and Appel, a Maryland-based McDonald’s franchise owner is pioneering a new interior design approach for the fast-food chain. The thoroughly modern makeover, designed to transform the store in Pikesville from ugly to amazing and from stodgy to stylish, was Wednesday, November 19, 2008. According
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Why do those top brands rank highest in search engine results? It is not dumb luck. They hire SEO (Search Engine Optimization) firms to make it happen. It is important to optimize your website for the best search engine results possible, but many small and medium sized businesses simply can not afford the same services
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photo credit: kevindooley One of the thing’s that I think all too often goes overlooked in any business is the importance of how the office is run. You can have what you feel is a well oiled business with a great product or service, but if the inner office business isn’t quite up to par,
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CNet News: Time Magazine has named 23andMe, one of the first consumer genetic testing services, its 2008 Best Invention of the Year. 23andMe, named for the 23 chromosome pairs every human has, set itself apart from other DNA-testing services, because “it does the best job of making them accessible and affordable,” according to Time. The
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Live-PR.com: Corporate layoffs could soar as much as 37% in 2008, predicts Career Protection, the leading national provider employment negotiations. With movement continuing out of America’s corporate doors, it’s encouraging that a franchised business is opening every eight minutes. Forced retirement, job cutbacks, and economic uncertainty all point to a safety net of a recession-proof
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SearchEngineWatch.com: A whopping 94% of moms rely on other moms during a purchasing decision. So, it comes as no surprise to learn that mom bloggers can have a powerful impact on your online marketing campaign. – 96% of Moms value recommendations they find on Mom Blogs – Over 78% of Mom Bloggers now review products
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TechRepublic: You want to work from home, but your boss might not support the idea. Don’t blame your boss – it’s a lot of change. Don’t make the mistake of telling your boss that you’ll be happier, and therefore more productive, working from home. Your boss won’t care about your state of mind. Instead, spend
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