GlobalBX Entrepreneur Business Articles - May 2009Milton Hershey, Hershey Foods – A Biography Of The Chocolate King!There are a few names that are synonymous with the candy that is sold in various retail outlets today, and many of them have been around for years. Hershey is one of them but would have never came into being if it were not for the dream of a humble farm boy from Pennsylvania. Milton […] Content Contention – Entertainment Flexibility … Big Iron Doesn’t MatterTelevision production used to be pretty straight forward. You had HUGE, HEAVY cameras three people pushed around. In the control room you had sliders and BAM! magically the signal went over the air. At home you turned on the set. Had dinner (families ate together then) and a half-hour later the tube was lit and […] Twitter World – Trust Us … You Ain’t That InterestingWe see the value in Earth Day. We recognize the importance of World Peace Day. In deference to our wife we think even Mother’s Day is OK. But Twitter Day? Somehow Oprah coming online and saying “Hello Twitter World.” (or whatever) is not quite up there with the wizard of Menlo Park (Edison) calling one […] There’s A New Breed Out ThereIs it just me, or does there seem to be a new breed of people out there – I’m noticing them when I’m driving around. Several times over the last few months, I’ve had people crossing the road when my car is coming quickly towards them. Now, I don’t know about you, but I certainly have […] Selling Your Small Business – When and How?Ready to Move On Very few people start a business with the expectation of running it forever. Although there is always the possibility that your children will take over once you decide to retire, most small business owners are anxious to cash out and live the good life – or else sink some of that […] 5 Ways to Start a Company Without Quitting Your Day JobStability, Benefits and Support If you share the American dream of running your own business some day, chances are you have given some thought to the challenges that await you. Since most of us are not independently wealthy or have a trust fund to fall back on—and knowing that it takes time to get a […] How To Buy Equipment Rental & Leasing BusinessesIf you are looking for an immensely profitable business to invest in that could potentially make you millions then you should look to buy an equipment rental and leasing business. 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One of the fastest and easiest ways to start your own business involves buying a franchise. Sure, you can build a business from the ground up, which means doing plenty of market research, finding the right location, and slowly building a solid reputation over the course of months […] Selling Your Franchise At A Franchise Trade Show Or Franchise ExpoIf you own a company and happen to be interested in expansion then you may have considered offering qualified individuals franchise opportunities to achieve your own business goals. Selling your franchise is much easier than it used to be as a result of the Internet and other means of communication but one of the best […] The Role Of Escrow Companies When Buying And Selling BusinessesAs the old adage goes, “anyone who acts as their own attorney has a fool for a client.” The same is true when looking to buy or sell a business. If you’re a buyer, you should certainly do your homework by researching what sort of company to purchase. If you’re a seller, there is nothing […] Vince McMahon: WWE Chairman And Wrestling SuperstarVincent Kennedy McMahon is undoubtedly one of the most successful entertainment entrepreneurs of the late 20th and early 21st Century. McMahon is famous worldwide for his alter ego “Mr. McMahon” in World Wrestling Entertainment today, but the way in which he built up the WWE is simply astonishing. Before he took over his father’s wrestling […] Anita Roddick: Biography Of The Body Shop EntrepreneurIn terms of the most powerful women in the retail industry over the past twenty years or so, Anita Roddick is one entrepreneur that has to rank up there with the best of them. The founder of The Body Shop revolutionized the way that consumers viewed the cosmetics and body care products that they bought […] Biography of John D. Rockefeller: Standard Oil EntrepreneurThere are a few figures in American history that have legendary status and only a handful of those are businessmen. 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The project will include analyzing fair-market values for the company’s retail sites and negotiating lease terms, when appropriate, in line with current commercial […] 2nd Polaris McDonald’s No Twin Of OriginalBizjournals.com: The Polaris Centers of Commerce shopping and office center has a second McDonald’s restaurant beginning Tuesday. The new McDonald’s at 1074 Gemini Place west of Interstate 71 opened its doors 11 a.m. According to a news release, the 5,000-square-foot restaurant has a contemporary exterior design using McDonald’s Corp.’s latest prototype with an “arcade” design […] Papa John’s Introduces Unprecedented Franchise Development Incentive To Celebrate 25th AnniversaryMarketWatch: During an economic downturn in 1984, “Papa” John Schnatter tossed conventional wisdom aside to pursue his passion for delivering superior-quality pizza to the residents of southern Indiana. 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