When Bibby Gignilliat started her first company, Gourmet Gatherings, she instinctively wanted to do it alone. Still, she had doubts. And so she paired up with a friend from school who seemed to have complementary skills. Later, the two took on another partner because she had business experience – and a Harvard MBA. And that’s […]
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Wall Street Journal: McDonald’s Corp. is warning restaurants to chill out on Smoothie promotions so the chain has adequate supply when the product is launched nationally this month. Smoothies, the latest in an expanding beverage line at McDonald’s, will be backed by a national marketing campaign starting July 13, but some restaurants, already stocked with
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‎QSR magazine: Quick serves that compact their operations into a mobile unit fit for fairs, festivals, and other summer gatherings can lure customers back to the store. There are two ways to sell fast food: get customers to come to your location, or go where people already are. The throngs at fairs, festivals, sporting events,
While instantly gratifying, buying ice cream from a vending machine isn’t as fun as it could be, says trendspotter Springwise. Which is why SapientNitro and Unilever created the world’s first smile-activated ice cream vending machine. The underlying technology is sophisticated, but the concept is simple: consumers walk up to the machine, smile and are rewarded
The Commercial Appeal: Known as “The Fun Lady,” C J Haynes recalls when her clients would ask her to park out of sight from neighbors and pretend not to know them when crossing paths in public. As one of the first women in Memphis to peddle adult novelty products, Haynes has been selling lotions, lingerie
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PR-USA.net: Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(SM), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, today announced that it will sponsor the Closing Gala at the 2010 International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Convention, a premier industry event and one of the largest gatherings of franchise business professionals. In addition to the sponsorship, Coverall will exhibit at Booth #430
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Edmonton Journal: For many women who shift from professional life to maternity leave, starting a new business can be a natural fit — a way to put those multitasking skills to use while making money closer to home. The trouble is, those former professionals often cultivated their business connections by shmoozing at lunches, business association
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Charlotte Florida Weekly: Direct sales people market various product lines to co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances. Many rely on the industry’s most well-known sales and networking model: social gatherings that combine a casual party setting with a low-pressure marketing pitch. “Basically you just invite a few friends over come to your house,†said Punta and
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Wicked Local: Amy McHugh, design director for B’s Purses in Massachusetts, said a full-time job in an office would be a tough sell, as much of her income would go towards paying for child care for her two children. She chose this company because they were locally-based and new in the area. McHugh has worked
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PR Newswire: FranchisEsource Brands International (FSBI) hosted one of the largest gatherings of franchise and business coaching professionals in the industry in early September as 200 plus executives and representatives from 120 franchisor concepts and 200 FSBI business coaches gathered to celebrate franchising and strategize the future of business coaching and entrepreneurial success. This invitation-only
