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Investment for Topline Business Solutions temporarily drops from $20,000 to $3,000
Topline Business Solutions CEO Martin Howey is using his "second chance" after surviving cancer to improve the lives of others with the opportunity to participate in the 7-Figure Consultants program for only $3,000 held April 25-28 in Phoenix. TopLine Business Solutions is the number one resource for training and supporting marketing and business development consultants with over 1,200 independent offices in three dozen countries.
SUBWAY
Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck opened the first SUBWAY® restaurant in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, in the summer of 1965. The company was later incorporated in the name of Doctor's Associates Inc.
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
AUSSIE PET MOBILE franchise is Entrepreneur Magazine's #1 franchise in its category for 2008, #18 in Home Based Franchises, and #49 out of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises! AUSSIE PET MOBILE offers a convenient, affordable, reliable and efficient service to pet owners to maintain and achieve their pets' best well being. We use environmentally friendly products and bring a highly-organized, professional approach to mobile grooming. We pride ourselves on our innovative, totally self contai...
System4 Franchise
The Building Services Industry is a $90 Billion Dollar Industry! It is one of the fastest growing service sectors in the U.S. This industry has shown solid growth for 20+ years, is recession resistant, and will never be outdated by technology and jobs cannot be outsourced overseas. System4 franchise has become one of the most exciting franchise concepts established in any franchise category.
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Franchise
Sharkey's franchise is a brilliant formula for success. This family friendly business model is unique and profitable. The success proven business model is all about multiple sources of revenue that flow through franchise shops daily (haircuts, birthday parties, merchandise, arcade equipment, children's classes, mom's karaoke night, Summer camp programs, "Kids Nights Out", etc.).
Limbaugh Loses Netflix, More Tech Advertisers, in Contraception Insult Flap
More technology advertisers, including Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP) and PolyCom (Nasdaq:PLCM) have withdrawn from the “Rush Limbaugh Show” after the host’s derogatory remarks about a female Georgetown University law student.
South Korea Paying $20B for Persian Gulf Oil Fields
South Korea, which has been under U.S. pressure to diversify away from Iranian crude oil, won the right to explore for oil in three undeveloped fields off the United Arab Emirates coast.
CARE Celebrates International Women's Day 2012
Highlights Include a New Report Championing the Measurement of Women's Empowerment, Citizens Storming the Hill for Change, and a Special Screening of "Pray The Devil Back to Hell"
Small Business Loans: How They Work and What You Should Know
For small business startups, knowing how loans work and getting them are absolutely crucial. For small business startups, knowing how loans work and getting them are absolutely crucial.
Is Small Business Doomed?
The American Express OPEN Forum reported that there was an 11 percent increase in the number of small businesses closing and a 17 percent decline in the number of small businesses opening.
AmerisourceBergen Paying $520M for World Courier
U.S. drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corp. said Tuesday it will pay $520 million in cash to buy privately held World Courier Inc., a global specialty transportation and logistics provider for biopharmaceutical companies.
Pension Plans: Are Big US Firms Betting on a Bull Market With New Accounting Step?
A significant but largely unnoticed shift is underway in how big U.S. companies account for pensions on their books. The move to mark-to-market accounting could signal that corporate America is betting on rock-bottom interest rates and continued economic recovery through 2012 and into next year.
Small Business Exporting Advice: Crucial First Steps
Small business exporting can sound intimating, but with the right advice and research, business owners can make thoroughly informed decisions.
Google Play could Lead to Apple and Amazon’s Demise?
Google Play could Lead to Apple and Amazon’s Demise? Google Inc. has integrated its music, apps store, films section and digital books archive into one store, to be now called Google Play.
Legend Gold Corp. Grants Stock Options
Legend Gold Corp. On February 29, 2012, the Company granted incentive stock options to a Director, officer and a consultant entitling them to purchase an aggregate of 440,000 shares in the capital of the Company subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Nokia Lumia 800 vs Nokia Lumia 900
With Nokia's latest Lumia smartphone finally confirmed for release in Britain, the International Business Times UK takes you through the key features separating the Lumia 900 from the Lumia 800.
Michael Page Reports Robust FY Results
Despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, Michael Page International, the specialist professional recruitment company, has reported solid earnings for FY 2011.
Mubarak Business Associate Extradited From Spain
Spanish court has agreed to the extradition of former Egyptian president's business partner and close associate, Hussein Salem.
UN Report: 2011 Global Disasters Amount to Economic Costs of $380-B
All combined, the natural disasters that the world saw in 2011 have amounted to a whopping economic cost of $US380 billion, according to a new report issued by the United Nations on Monday.
Yahoo to Lay off Thousands: Report
Yahoo Inc is planning to undergo a major restructuring of the company, which will include lay-off of many employees.
Yet Another Reason Chinese Economic Growth May Hit A Wall
The macroeconomic measures adopted under Deng Xiaoping -- infrastructure, deregulation, privatization, decentralization, attraction of foreign investment and improved access for exports -- must now give way to changes in how the "real" economy operates.
Brazil Replaces UK as World's 6th Biggest Economy
Despite a slowing growth rate in 2011, Brazil's economy overtook the United Kingdom to become the sixth biggest in the world.
Dollar Shave Club: Would You Pay $1 for 'High Quality' Razors? [VIDEO]
The California start-up promises to save money on razors, thanks to its monthly membership-only plan
Anatomy of the Entrepreneur
What makes entrepreneurs tick? LinkedIn combed through more than 120 million public profiles to pull stats on entrepreneurs and compare them to the average member. Some common threads from the study released in September include:
Liberty Tax Service
As a Liberty Tax franchise owner, you'll have a proven system to follow that was 40+ years in the making. Our franchisees have access to more than 600 years of managerial experience, tax industry expertise and street-savvy marketing.
FirstLight Home Care Extraordinary People Exceptional Care
Founded by a Cincinnati-based franchising team with more than 80 years of collaborative experience in health care and senior services, FirstLight HomeCare is now developing its state-of-the-art quality-of-service business model across the country to entrepreneurs interested in offering comprehensive, in-home, non-medical, and personal care services to seniors, new mothers, disabled adults, and others.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Educating the World One Student at a Time
Club Z! In Home Tutoring InformationJoin Club Z! and start making a difference in your life and in your community in our Top Ranked Tutoring Business!
Kona Ice Witness explosive growth in a sluggish economy!
Kona Ice® is the most innovative new concept in the franchise industry. With over 225 franchise units in 38 states in 4 years, Kona Ice® is PROVEN, PROFITABLE, STABLE, and downright FUN!
Acti-Kare When You Can't Be With Your Loved One...We Can.
Acti-Kare franchisees provide seniors superior carefiving services in the comfort of their own homes. Franchise owners manage a staff of caregivers that help our clients live happier, more active lives.
Interim Health Care
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the oldest and most established healthcare franchise in the country, offering a full range of homecare and healthcare staffing services - through over 300 offices - to more than 65,000 people a day.