http://www.prnewsnow.com/News for the world!en-ushttp://www.prnewsnow.com/firebase_images/prnn.jpghttp://www.prnewsnow.com1258272678>>The Franchise Business Review one of the top franchise brokerage firms recently honored Mosquito Squad America's mosquito and tick killer by naming Mosquito Squad a Top 50 Low Investment Franchise for 2009.The Franchise Business Review guides potential franchisees to find the right franchise based on their interests and skills. They established the Franchisee Satisfaction Index FSI8482 which gauges...]]>1258013529>>Today in honor of the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces Mail Boxes Etc. Inc. MBE franchisor of The UPS Store 174 http://www.theupsstore.com/ announced an increased financial incentive for veterans to join the nation8217s largest franchise network of retail shipping postal document and business services centers. Through the IFA8217s VetFran program veterans interested in an opportunity...]]>1258013481>>The total of 1314 small and midsized California businesses sold last month as reported by BizBen.com business for sale listings http://www.bizben.com/ in California could signal a turnaround from the lackluster sales activity of last summer.8220October was the strongest sales month we8217ve had since May and I think it8217s an indication that some of the factors we saw dragging down this market are...]]>1257408784>>Marketdata Enterprises Inc. a leading independent market research publisher since 1979 has released a new 175page Guide entitled: How To Start 38 Run A Profitable Weight Loss Business. The author John LaRosa is Marketdata's President and has been one of the nation's leading weight loss business consultants for 20 years.Many people want to get into the 59 billion U.S. weight loss www.marketdataenterprises.combusiness....]]>1257064544>>Casa Latino Franchise Corporation the world's largest network of Hispanic real estate offices has executed its first national development agreement with Casa Latino Global Development LLC. Based in Celebration Florida Casa Latino Global Development LLC CLGD owned and operated by Joseph and Michael La Rosa became a franchise owner in late 2008 and quickly expanded to become an area developer for the...]]>1256974166>>Cybertary www.Cybertaryfranchise.com Inc. a network of professional Virtual Assistants VAs supporting independent and small business owners announced it sold its first franchise office in Arizona in Tucson to Amayea Maat. Cybertary now has 16 offices nationwide. These sales signify a new generation of Cybertary franchise owners who after being laid off from their corporate jobs are choosing to leave...]]>1256973081>>Ft. Lauderdale FLWe Shop and Deliver has launched the nation's first ever grocery delivery service franchise. Franchisees purchase a territory then use the existing We Shop and Deliver infrastructure to shop for and deliver groceries directly to customers' doorsteps. Picture a full fridge and cupboards stocked with favorite foods8230without the lines traffic or hassles of shopping. Groceries without...]]>1256887666>>Due to prolonged delays in posted mail reaching its destination courier franchisees are witnessing an unprecedented spike in new business.With UK consumers looking for an alternative to the currently maligned Royal Mail the nation's network of courier franchisees are filling the void left behind by striking postal workers.Yasmine Siddiqi Commercial Director of http://www.franchisesales.com said:There...]]>1256801351>>Critical Links a global provider of unified voice data and IT solutions announced today the release of edgeHOTEL8482 an IPBased Hotel Management platform that combines all vital Voice Data Hotel Management and Property Management System PMS integration services required by Hotels and Resorts in a single system. edgeHOTEL8482 dramatically reduces costs and latency of hotel operations while greatly...]]>1256542178>>Globally Boundless a direct marketing communication company specializing in targeted marketing strategies today announced the signing of Weed Man USA its newest client. Weed Man USA a network of locally owned and operated lawn care professionals operating across over 240 territories in the United States will retain Globally Boundless to provide webtoprint Marketing Engine8482 technology myPlan8482...]]>1256541898>>During these times of economic woes budgets are tightening banks aren't lending and consumers aren't spending. The definition of a 'necessity' is shrinking quickly for most people and businesses are cringing at the sound of customers slamming shut their wallets. Yet certain industries seem virtually unaffected by the economic downturn and still others are continuing to experience rapid growth. Among...]]>1256541175>>Sarcone's Deli an award winning Philadelphia landmark has signed their first franchisee in the state of Delaware. Louis Sarcone Jr. and Anthony Bucci owners of Sarcone's Deli recently decided to expand their 90year old brand name through a limited franchise offering to the public and are proud to announce their newest franchisee Jim Tuerff. Jim will be bringing one of Philadelphia's strongest brands...]]>1256541119>>National carpet cleaning franchise Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning announces exclusive partnership with PrimePay a national payroll processing provider http://www.primepay.com/public/pages/sectionPayrollServices.aspx. Due to Oxi Fresh's expansion and growth this past year their decision to partner with PrimePay was based on PrimePay's proven track record and success with helping franchise organizations...]]>1256540744>>Mark Reynolds President of Ruffin's Pet Centre is very excited to announce the company's latest charitable program. quotThe help us help homeless pets program was developed with support from our franchisee'squot stated Mark Reynolds quotand we have received a significant positive response from our customers alreadyquot.The Barkery developed an all natural handmade fresh cookie in the shape of a doghouse...]]>1256368437>>Cefiore leader in the frozen yogurt industry in Southern California and cities across the nation announced today a new seasonal flavor Pumpkin Pie. Cefiore is serving up a little taste of autumn to fans for a limited time at select locations. The newest seasonal flavor is nonfat gluten free loaded with live active cultures and made with real pumpkin puree and a hint of nutmeg that is sure to satisfy...]]>1255938553>>All County174 the national leader in property management is excited to announce the newest members of their growing national network of property management experts. Bud and Michael Costello are opening a franchise in Orlando Florida on September 21st 2009. The Southwest Orlando office All County174 Premier Property Management of the Floridabased chain will be independently owned and operated by the...]]>1255936896>>the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Florida. State Certification will be available on Friday Nov 6th. /p POrlando FL Oct. 16 2009 Forever Tan the leading distributor for Ergoline Sun Angel Soltron and Sundash Tanning Systems in the Southeast will sponsor the 2009 Southeast Tanning Expo to be held November 7 8 2009 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Florida....]]>1255763872>>Cybertary174 Inc. a network of professional Virtual Assistants VAs supporting independent and smallbusiness owners announced its first South Carolina franchise office in Spartanburg owned by Sheri Huesman. As we approach National Business Women's Week NBWW http://www.bpwfoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfmpageid5767 on Oct. 1923 it illustrates the tremendous growth of privatelyheld majority 51 or more...]]>1255763644>>Hotels http://www.choicehotels.com.au/ in Wodonga Toowoomba Melbourne and Paihia New Zealand were the big winners at Choice Hotels Australasia's annual awards ceremony and dinner in Melbourne last night.Claiming Franchisee of the Year titles in their respective brand categories were Wodonga's Comfort Inn 38 Suites Blazing Stump Toowoomba's Quality Hotel Platinum International Melbourne's Clarion Suites...]]>1255591734>>elements 8482 fitness in an unprecedented industry move announced the launch of BalanceDiet a new franchise opportunity designed for the weight loss consumer. The BalanceDiet brand offers a complete lifestyle approach to dieting with customers engaging with diet and health experts both in person and over the web coupled with a highly acclaimed wholly owned product line. This combined strategy gives...]]>1255245803>>Chicago has been a city of historical moments and in 2009 another chapter has been added as local entrepreneur Bobbie Pawlucka is offering much needed help to the millions of laid off workers via her unique business model. quotWhen I can offer hope to thousands of women it is a great feeling and that is what I offer with a proven program that is allowing individuals to create a secure future in the...]]>1255072634>> During 2009 Chicago suburbs served by Metra commuter trains saw the average price of a home decline less sharply than other areas of the sevencounty suburban Chicago real estate http://www.illinoisproperty.com/prweb market according to a study of home sales activity by RE/MAX.The average sales price of a home in the Chicago's suburbs during the first six months of 2009 was 19 percent less than during...]]>1255004960>>Valpak http://www.valpak.com/coupons/homejsessionid17E77B3FF5AC3614A83059C97E0F9F28174 today announced iPhoneTM and iPod174 touch users can now access moneysaving coupons using the free Valpak App from the App Store making saving easier than ever. And just like you'd expect from a company known for savings it's a free download. The cost is zero. Nada. Zilch. It's just one more way that Valpak makes...]]>1254900016>>Jed's BBQ 38 Brew known for their unique chicken quotFireballsquot and other unique menu items is opening in Columbus.Located at 110 Hutchinson Avenue Columbus Ohio 43235 in the Crosswoods area of Columbus located in the old Buffalo Wild Wings location. Jed's restaurant features Jed's latest design including a comfortable casual dining area a bar and Jed's usual HDTV's featuring sporting events. The...]]>1254899437>>BizBuySell.com http://www.bizbuysell.com the Internet's largest marketplace for buying or selling a small business today released economic data for the third quarter of 2009. After multiple quarters of declining businessforsale transactions the new numbers suggest that the state of the small business economy is finally beginning to improve.BizBuySell.com's new Third Quarter 2009 Insight Report http://www.bizbuysell.com/news/mediainsight.html...]]>1254468086>>160The Clarkson Pump and the Pump House Grille Co.160announced the selection and deployment of ScreenScape's Venue Networking service for both160Mississaugabased locations.160160ScreenScape http://screenscape.net160provides both locations160with a stateoftheart platform for the promotion of their products services and events. 160160The two venues will also use160the ScreenScape160platform160to extend...]]>1254467251>>Kolache Mama http://www.kolachemama.com announced the opening of its first location today serving up quotfast food for foodies.quot Located at 45 E 45th St outside the Roosevelt Hotel Kolache Mama is the first store in New York City to exclusively offer these delicious baked goods. With cult followings in other U.S. regions kolaches are light and flavorful freshbaked goods filled with various sweet...]]>1254208679>>1800GOTMOLD LLC has awarded the first franchise in its national drive to bring accurate reliable mold detection and assessment services to troubled homes across America. Jeremy Sparks of Hopewell NJ will be representing 1800GOTMOLD in the central New Jersey region. He is currently in training with company founder and CEO Jason Earle and the original company Mold Dog8482 Oreo who has been featured on...]]>1254208078>>apa Gino's will raise funds for the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation for the first time. From Monday September 28 through Sunday October 18 guests will have the opportunity to donate 1 to support the quotFootball For Youquot youth clinics featuring former New England Patriots players./p PDedham MA September 28 2009 Beginning September 28 2009 Papa Gino's will...]]>1254207920>>BumperDoc Inc. an automotive appearance and body repair specialist company today was named 67th on the prestigious list of quot100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego.quot The list is compiled annually by the San Diego Business Journal. The list entails a growth rate for companies over a threeyear period. BumperDoc joins an elite group of companies throughout San Diego County. With a revenue...]]>1253530231>>Join Strictly Bizness as they celebrate and support people in business at the 1st Annual Strictly Bizness Home Career Expo. Entry to the Expo is a food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. As part of Feeding America Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serves 19 counties in North and South Carolina. In fy20082009 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 29 million...]]>1253530139>>With double digit unemployment a fact of life in America more people today are turning towards buying a business as a way of securing their future. While owning a business can be intimidating it can also represent a fast track to job security. Looking at the types of businesses available shows that people are also looking for a lifestyle change especially as they reassess their priorities during this...]]>1253516577>>Christopher M. Grandpre Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Living Brands of Richmond Virginia met with members of the Virginia congressional delegation about healthcare reform and other issues important to the franchise industry during the International Franchise Association IFA 10th Annual Public Affairs Conference held in Washington September 1415 2009. Grandpre joined 450 franchise leaders from...]]>1253345522>>Mercantile Capital Corporation which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration SBA 504 loans for owners of small businesses who want to acquire their own facilities reports a record low for the 20year fixed interest rate on SBA 504 loan projects. This month the rate fell to 5.14 percent the lowest since the program's inception more than 25 years ago. This record low interest rate for SBA...]]>1253345485>>NADCO http://www.nadco.org/i4a/pages/index.cfmpageid1 the trade association for the nation's Certified Development Companies CDCs reports that the interest rate for a 20year SBA 504 loan hit a record low of 5.14 http://www.nadco.org/files/public/0909Rates.pdf in September 2009. The September bonds that fund SBA loans were sold to investors this month at a rate of 4.2. This low sale price coupled with...]]>1253344818>>With millions being effected by the job market meltdown options are an immediate need and with the help of a creative Utah Entrepreneur Americans are finding needed answers thru the creative business model being marketed by Salt Lake City native Scott Geertsen. quotWhen you have an instant career option tied into the booming healthy industry you have a powerful quotonetwoquot punch destined for all...]]>1253344628>>BizBuySell.com http://bizbuysell.com/ the Internet's largest marketplace for buying or selling a small business announced today that it has partnered with Gannett Co. Inc. to bring its database of nearly 50000 business for sale listings and over 400 franchise opportunities to the online editions of the company's 83 daily newspapers.BizBuySell.com is now powering the business for sale search functionality...]]>1253343979>>GraphicMail.com http://www.graphicmail.com a leading brand in the hosted email marketing market globally today announced the availability of GraphicMail in Italian.Quattro Ltd / GraphicMail.com has partnered with ADV Media an Italian company that specializes in online applications web marketing and Ebusiness consulting to create the Italian language version as the latest franchise to join GraphicMail's...]]>1252911887>>Cash Alternatives a full service ATM provider sells installs owns and services ATM machines creating an additional source of revenue increasing foot traffic and minimizing credit card transactions for business owners. Cash Alternatives has created an opportunity allowing individuals to enter into the lucrative ATM business with no previous experience required and with minimal capital.The program recently...]]>1252653568>>Pedal to Properties a unique Boulderbased real estate firm that incorporates the use of distinctive cruiser bikes as part of its real estate touring practice has signed an agreement with PCMS Consulting an experienced franchise consulting management and sales firm. Tim Majors president U.S. operations for Pedal to Properties made the announcement after researching franchise sales and consulting firms...]]>1252653531>>Derek Sanders has recently become a franchise owner for EcoMaids a home and business cleaning service which uses only green and environmentally safe products.I'm very excited to have acquired such a wonderful businessquot says Sanders a Mariettaarea resident. quotIt's essential for people in Cobb County to have a choice in how they have their homes and businesses cleaned a choice that provides the...]]>1252566298>>A number of buyers and sellers of San Francisco Bay Area small businesses for sale are expected to participate in an innovative event at which hardtosell enterprises will be available for purchase at liquidation prices according to an announcement on the small business blog http://www.bizben.com/blog/ page at BizBen.com businesses for sale in California.The business opportunity liquidation sale will...]]>time()>>Nearly one year ago USA Baby Inc. was forced into an Involuntary Bankruptcy. This past July CCLP the primary secured creditor acquired the Intellectual Property and assets of USA Baby through a foreclosure sale. Details of the Lone Star Baby 38 Kids acquisition were not immediately available.Michael J. Schaul President of Lone Star Baby 38 Kids stated quotWe are extremely pleased with the outcome...]]>time()>>ELO Media is proud to announce the next generation of Automated DVMatic DVD vending Kiosks. Starting in September ELO Media will introduce the new line of DVMatic 550XL. This newest generation of DVmatic provides advanced security simplified maintenance and a NEW stateoftheart software interface.With this latest generation of DVD vending machine the DVmatic 550XL has raised the bar on capacity and...]]>time()>>When a major banking client of Cerqa asked how they could efficiently and effectively process business card orders for all of its branch offices Cerqa proposed utilizing their proprietary stationery management http://www.cerqa.com/pages/stationerymanagement.aspx service as a solution to their problem.The way it works is the bank branch personnel access a secure web portal customize their cards approve...]]>time()>>The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network saw its market share of listed attached and detached properties sold in the City of Chicago real estate www.illinoisproperty.com/prweb market increase to 8.3 percent during the first half of 2009 up from 6.5 percent at the end of 2008. As a result RE/MAX ranks third among brokerages in the city just 0.2 percent behind Properties and well ahead of the...]]>time()>>Based on past statistics from the gaming industry http://www.americangaming.org/Industry/factsheets/issuesdetail.cfvid22 GuideMeSingapore.com predicts that a significant number of jobs and new business ventures will be created in tourismrelated industries over the next two years as a result of the new gaming resorts that are set to open in Singapore. Two such resorts are slated to open in Singapore...]]>time()>>WAVE WholeBody Advanced Vibration Exercise is pleased to announce that it will be the exclusive provider of vibration exercise technology to Physiomed a multi location health care provider network with comprehensive rehabilitation and wellness programs. Residents of Missisauga Ontario are the first to experience WAVE's revolutionary technology in the Physiomed facilities with the implementation of...]]>time()>>quotI own a restaurant here in Stuart Florida but with the way the economy has been it's been hard to make ends meetquot said Ako Tarallo. quotPeople aren't eating out as often so I decided to start a home based internet business and have had great results with it even working part time.quotTarallo is the founder of www.MySuccess911.com a multifaceted web venture created with a goal of providing people...]]>time()>>Backyard nature store and franchisor Wild Bird Centers of America Inc. has launched an improved website thanks to the acclaimed Blue Water Media web development team. In addition to the site redesign Blue Water Media has implemented a fullfledged content and franchisee management system including an intranet message board calendar and online store option for franchisees. The refreshed visual design...]]>time()>>Golf Etc. of America Inc. www.golfetc.com is proud to announce that it has been named by Inc. magazine to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list recognizing Golf Etc. among the fastestgrowing private companies in America. With annual revenue of 3.2 million and a threeyear growth rate of 18 the Texasbased golf retailer currently has more than 60 franchise locations.We are honored to be recognized by Inc. magazine...]]>time()>>Bean Media Group say quotTop jobquot to The Coffee Club who received a top accolade in their latest Retail edition of Australia's Best.The partners' idea was to create a casual yet sophisticated and affordable coffee establishment where coffee lovers could sit relax and meet for a chat and a bite to eat.The Coffee Club initially opened in 1989 in Brisbane's Eagle Street Pier complex on the banks of...]]>time()>>InCharge174 Institute of America Inc. ICI has been selected 14th on the Orlando Sentinel's quotTop 100: Companies for Working Familiesquot list for 2009. The newspaper awards this honor each year quotto recognize those companies and individuals in the community that stand out from the restquot according to its special print section published on August 9 2009.We are proud to be selected for the seventh...]]>time()>>Wizard Animation Studios recently introduced their interactive movie services for children's parties and family events bringing the legendary Hollywood CA movie industry to Nashville TN. As featured in The Tennessean Wizard films help parents create oneofakind party experiences for their kids as the star of their own movie. Families can also create lasting memories by joining in the fun and starring...]]>time()>>Just two months after moving into new offices the Visiting Angels franchise in Detroit www.visitingangels.com/detroit is continuing to grow its elder care business this time by expanding into Oakland County from its base in Wayne County.Despite doing business in a region that has been hit very hard by the recession this week we were able to expand the protected territory of our home care business so...]]>time()>>http://www.labelking.co.uk a division of Tao Technologies Ltd is now announcing that several Zebra labels are now being discontinued and as such will no longer be offered for sale on their Web site. The inventory offered by the company is always expanding however and the company states that they are taking the steps necessary to keep their Web site stocked with alternatives when possible.Zebra labels...]]>time()>>BuyBusinesses.com http://www.buybusinesses.com is a new website designed to help entrepreneurs who are looking to buy businesses connect with business owners looking to make an exit. With over 400 categories of businesses in over 240 countries BuyBusinesses.com is a welcome resource for both business buyers and business sellers. BuyBusinesses.com was just launched in July and word is spreading rapidly....]]>time()>>All County174 the national leader in property management is excited to announce that the newest member of their growing national network of property management experts. Lori and Dave Theurer are opening a franchise in North Fulton County Georgia on August 17th 2009. The Alpharetta Roswell office All County174 Property Management North Metro of the Floridabased chain will be independently owned and...]]>time()>>Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc. makers of the familiar Blue Envelope mailed to 45 million households in North America will team with NFocus Consulting Inc. to donate 100 bikes and helmets to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.Valpak franchise employees in town for their national convention called Coupon U will come together for the second annual community service event scheduled for...]]>time()>>Proving its unwillingness to waver in the rocky economic climate Huddle House a 420plusunit Atlantabased fullservice family diner chain known for serving any meal all day has continued its forward momentum with its everevolving marketing campaigns and the strengthening of its growth strategy by hiring longtime franchising veteran Thomas Flaherty to serve as its Chief Development Officer.The addition...]]>time()>>SuperSlow174 Zone of Greater Houston http://www.sszHouston.com has opened its doors to offer Houstonians a new approach to exercise. SuperSlow174 Zone at 9738 Katy Freeway Suite 200 provides a oneonone efficient effective workout in a cool 68176 studio environment with stateoftheart Nautilus174 equipment. And SuperSlow174 Zone eliminates the long hours at the gym sweating along with dozens of folks...]]>time()>>From the years 1991 to 2005 the city of Atlanta was home to a feat never seen in Professional Sports with their hometown Braves winning a Divisional Championship each year and another Historic story is unfolding via an Atlanta entrepreneur's unique business model. quotWhen you have a business concept that can save careers tied into products that are changing an industry worth billions per year you...]]>time()>>Play N Trade the largest and fastestgrowing video game franchise worldwide announced today that it has awarded HewlettPackard a multimillion dollar contract spanning multiple years. The company has chosen HP as its official technology company to provide hardware for all Play N Trade locations and all new store openings.After researching top PC companies Play N Trade awarded the contract to HP to supply...]]>time()>>With over 25 years of managerial and marketing experience working in the corporate worlds of the food hospitality and financial services Business Coach Bill Silverman has opened an AdviCoach business coaching office in Cherry Hill to help business owners achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. nbspnbspnbspnbspThe business owner's dream is to own a business that provides lots of freedom and plenty of...]]>time()>>AmericInn International LLC will be releasing the third podcast of its four part series on the challenges facing hotel franchise owners in today's environment. The latest podcast will focus on how to find the right location for your hotel and offer advice on dealing with some of the common challenges encountered when looking for a hotel site. Topics for the podcast series include financing operating...]]>time()>>For over 20 years OnTarget Maintenance has successfully offered cleaning repair and preventive maintenance services to supermarkets retailers hotels restaurants offices and medical facilities. Now OnTarget is offering franchises. Our franchise is ideal for entrepreneurs and existing maintenance or cleaning businesses that are ready to benefit from the name branding backing and support of a national...]]>time()>>Northampton based independently owned and operated franchise business ChemDry Professional have every right to be celebrating after recently winning the prestigious ChemDry UK Franchise of the Year 2009 Award. This award was presented at ChemDry's annual glitzy convention in York and rewards outstanding business performance. The award recognises outstanding excellence across numerous business disciplines...]]>time()>>The Utility Company a leading provider of virtual IT service and support today announced the launch of a new web portal called 1866MyUtility.com delivering remote technology services ondemand to small and mediumsized businesses SMB. 1866MyUtility.com delivers the critical tools our customers need to operate their technology effectivelyquot stated Mark Scott President and founder of The Utility Company....]]>time()>>Joyce Contract Interiors Inc. a Boston area based office furniture company is moving their business location along with the opening of a new showroom into a new space located in central Massachusetts closer to their current client base. Joyce Contract Interiors Inc. services everywhere from Boston to Connecticut and up towards Southern NH with all office furniture needs.The new address for Joyce Contract...]]>time()>>Filta Group Wins National Agreement With Starwood Hotel Chains For Commercial Kitchen Fryer Maintenance and Cooking Oil MicroFiltration. Effective immediately Starwood Hotels and its numerous brands which include Sheraton Westin W LeMeridien and The Luxury Collection have endorsed the FiltaFry http://www.findafranchise.com/franchise/detail.aspfranchiseid11526 service to hundreds of corporate owned...]]>time()>>When the guest speaker at NaturaLawn174 of America's 2009 owners meeting held in Scottsdale AZ came to the stage it was clear that those in attendance were in for a special experience. That's because guest speaker Nick Vujicic founder and president of Attitude is Altitude was born without arms or legs for no medical reason.Born in Melbourne Australia Vujicic pronounced Voyachich spent much of his young...]]>time()>>review the postevent archive www.xtalks.com/xto354FCS.ashx/p PToronto ON July 27 2009 In an interactive Xtalks live webinar Franchise Company Solutions and a round table of expert speakers present: quotIs your Franchise Company Using Cutting Edge Marketing Technology Don't be left behind... Learn about the latest marketing technologies that can impact your bottom linequot.Speakers...]]>time()>>Introducing two legitimate home based businesses that are to be pegged as the business industry's life rafts because of their very nature model 2.0. Starting August 31st now in pre launch these legitimate home based businesses will also cleanse the name of the business industry with its honest yet efficient approach when it comes to doing business.In the past home based endeavors were tainted with...]]>time()>>i/p PNew York City NY July 23 2009 BoConcept New York http://www.boconcept.com the purveyor of affordable modern design furniture was honored with the New York City 2009 Neighborhood Achievement Award as the Small Business of the Year by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Small Business Services SBS Commissioner Robert W. Walsh at the Gracie Mansion on July 13 2009. Owners...]]>time()>>Although consumers react positively to a 25 off sale on apparel or sporting goods the same shoppers flee when the market is on sale. Mike Flower of Financial Principles LLC explains quotWhen the market climbs investors perceive their only risk as not investing fast enough to benefit from certain gains. And when the market plummets the prevalent fear is that stocks will slide even lower.quotFor example...]]>time()>>According to The Franchise Lookup.com the current economic recession has taken its toll on many high level executives midlevel business people and white collar workers. Over the past year thousands have been laid off from well paying positions and are now finding it difficult to obtain comparable employment because they are overqualified or labeled as too old. Others have been down sized forced to...]]>time()>>Right now as you read these words there are millions of hard working skilled professionals across North America who are reaching a startling conclusion: there is more personal freedom and financial security working for yourself than working for a corporation. Against the backdrop of this radically altered business landscape corporate castaways are preparing to become business owners. Millions of them...]]>time()>>Homeowners looking to deal with their unsanitary and unhealthy garbage bins now have an easy affordable solution available. It's Bin Cleaned the Gold Coast's premier bin cleaning company http://www.itsbincleaned.com.au/ offers a full line of services to clients including minor bin repairs disinfection and optimal bin placement. It's Bin Cleaned developed a specially designed environmentally friendly...]]>time()>>International franchise veteran Javier Parraga a former top executive with real estate conglomerate Realogy Corporation has joined the Intero174 family of companies as President of Intero International Franchise Services Inc. Intero. Parraga has been tasked by Bob Moles Chairman and Gino Blefari President and CEO to expand the Intero174 brand worldwide.After leaving as an executive vice president...]]>time()>>Hair Club174 For Men 38 Women http://www.hairclub.com has been selected for the 2009 Best of Bloomington Award in the Hair Replacement category by the U.S. Commerce Association USCA.The USCA quotBest of Local Businessquot Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success...]]>time()>>Professional Facility Care http://www.businessopportunitiesfranchise.com announced today that it has expanded its franchise business in North Carolina by completing the sale of an Area Representative Agreement with Tom Morris of Asheville North Carolina. States Cofounder Barry Bodiford quotWe feel Professional Facility Care offers one the best business opportunities franchise in the country. Our service...]]>time()>>Professional Facility Care http://www.businessopportunitiesfranchise.com announced today that it has expanded its franchise business in Tennessee by completing the sale of an Area Representative Agreement with Rich Deluca of Brentwood Tennessee. States Cofounder Barry Bodiford quotWe feel Professional Facility Care offers one the best business opportunities franchise in the country. Our service is...]]>time()>>The challenging Financial Sectors combined with continual job losses worldwide requires new direction and hope and that is being supplied via a Canadian Entrepreneur with the rollout of his innovative business model. quotGreat products from some of the World's Top Financial Minds along with the finest Automated Marketing Program is a Combination that is positively changing the lives of many on a daily...]]>time()>>Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. the franchisor of premier massage and facial day spas announced today that it had appointed franchise industry veteran Todd Leff as the Company's new President and CEO. Founder and COO John Marco noted quotTodd Leff joining our team is an affirmation of the strength of our business concept and will take this brand to the next level.quotLeff with over 20 years experience...]]>time()>>Hundreds of FranchisEsource Brands International FSBI business coaches are now establishing conversations twittering and building online networks to build their businesses and bring a greater return on their marketing investment dollars. Already all TES AdviCoach and Business Partner business coaches are being armed with information resources links and tips to make them significantly more visible and...]]>time()>>Dave and Shelley Culp believe they found a need and are filling it. They recently opened the doors of a new College Nannies 38 Tutors franchise office serving Danville and Lamorinda California in the San Francisco Bay Area where they are busy recruiting employees to fulfill the company mission of Building Stronger Families8482. Initial recruitment ads brought in more than 60 qualified applicants...]]>time()>>The new 1638.8m Milton Keynes Business Centre is now more than half full and interest in the offices studios and workshops there is significantly increasing. Centre Manager Lynn PateySmith says that local businesses are clearly determined to beat the recession and are finding new opportunities for growth. The Milton Keynes Business Centre does not just offer Serviced office space in Milton Keynes http://www.capitalspace.co.uk/Location/MiltonKeynes...]]>time()>>Restaurant.com www.Restaurant.com the trusted and valued source connecting diners and restaurants nationwide has introduced new marketing services aimed at addressing the business needs of chain and multiunit restaurant operations to deliver profits. Restaurant.com has added more strategic counsel custom reporting guest acquisition management and remarketing capabilities as an exclusive service layer...]]>time()>>More people than ever before are reacting to the problems in today's job market by starting a franchise as an alternative career option. For example a new franchise opens every 8 minutes in America and franchising now represents 40 of all retail sales. As millions of Americans turn to franchising in today's rapidly shrinking job market EZMatch.com is using the same technology as successful online...]]>time()>>Many homeowners use outdoor lights for artistic reasons: to highlight new landscaping or to add a warm wash of light to a home's fa231ade. While the artistic use of outdoor lighting is widely understood the effective use of outdoor lighting for safety and security is often overlooked. According to outdoor lighting specialist Winston Edwards of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives quotA common mistake in outdoor...]]>time()>>FranchiseMart http://www.franchisemart.com a retail location that lets entrepreneurs research business opportunities in a pressurefree setting before investing will host the Franchise 38 Business Opportunities Show on Saturday Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton a Simon Mall. The event will help potential entrepreneurs in South Florida discover how to go into business for...]]>time()>>The Utility Company174 a leading provider of virtual IT service and support for small and mediumsized businesses SMB today announced the release of its Connected Office174 4.0 service program.Connected Office 4.0 takes our menu of services more 'vertical' and 'virtual'quot stated Mark Scott President and founder of The Utility Company. quotWe have spent the past 18months developing Connected Office...]]>time()>>The double combination of No Health Coverage and No Employment effecting millions in the USA has been addressed via the rollout of a Unique Business Concept from California Entrepreneur Danielle Browning. quotOver 47000000 Americans have no Health Insurance Coverage and with over 600000 Americans losing jobs monthly these are Major Issues that require Serious Answers and I have the answers with my...]]>time()>>The Personal Travel Group is counting down to the launch of an exciting new travel industry business this Winter.Personal Travel Group http://www.personaltravelgroup.com has done its research carried out its road tests and has consulted with thousands of suppliers across the travel world including Hotels Airlines Cruise Lines Car Hire companies and specialist hospitality suppliers.Decisions have been...]]>time()>>Budding urgent health care provider Doctor's Express recently launched a new and improved website thanks to the Blue Water Media web design team. Expertly crafted and endowed with a unique franchise management system doctorsexpress.com better directs patients into urgent care centers and acts as an information resource on urgent care and Doctors Express services. DoctorsExpress.com was launched on...]]>time()>>Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion www.pizzafusion.com announced today a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and universities. The agreement marks Pizza Fusion's first expansion into the contract foodservice industry making Pizza Fusion one of the first organic ecofriendly concepts to be featured in Compass Group's portfolio. Pizza Fusion provides us with...]]>time()>>INTERIORS by Decorating Den a leading home furnishings company has taken a page from their own playbook and created a new design for their presence online. INTERIORS by Decorating Den partnered with award winning web design company Blue Water Media to redesign the look and feel of their website. The new design was created and implemented over the past few weeks and madelive on May 20 2009.The goal...]]>time()>>As jobless rates soar across the country Mom Corps a premier staffing solution company is expanding and opening a franchise in Miami.Dixie McDaniel de Andrade is the new Regional Owner of Mom Corps Miami. Andrade says Mom Corps will provide Miami area professionals more alternatives in finding flexible work opportunities and area companies the option of hiring quotondemandquot talent to meet theirchanging...]]>time()>>As jobless rates soar across the country Mom Corps a premier staffing solution company is expanding and has opened a franchise in North Atlanta covering the Perimeter Buckhead and Midtown areas.Nicole Siokis is the new Regional Owner of Mom Corps North Atlanta. Siokis says Mom Corps will continue to provide area companies the option of hiring quotondemandquot talent to meet their everchanging business...]]>time()>>Somerset Industries has recently updated their dough roller section on their corporate website to further enhance their user experience and offer only the most up to date information regarding their pizza dough roller product line. Somerset Industries realizes that technology is always changing and it is important to have the most up to date information regarding all of their products for website visitors...]]>