Business News Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersTop 10 Lessons Business Owners Learn After CollegeLearning is an integral part of human existence and going to school embodies the formality of it all. We aim for higher education to enrich our knowledge faculties and complete this educational phase with flying colors. Little do we know the real world out there is about to give us bigger and brighter lessons that […] 10 Successful Entrepreneurs Under 40Every day, thinkers and observers challenge themselves to do something great, something life-changing, something so great everyone will want to become part of it. For those who own a business with a steady flow of income in mind, the very first step matters – and pushing on against the odds is equally important. The popular […] Small Businesses Are Finding It Easier To Get Bank LoansBusinesses have had enough of the credit crunch, a global economic issue that, to say the least, tormented not only consumers but also entrepreneurs who need loans for start-ups and business growth. The onslaught of the recession was marked by restrictions on loan availability and generally limited loan resources, heightened difficulty in meeting requirements, tensed […] 5 Reasons Venture Capital Is Bad For Start-Up BusinessesGetting venture capital used to be the focal point of an easy way out of investment woes, while ensuring fast business growth. For the longest time, aspiring start-up owners have been wired to believe it’s all about convincing investors of their venture’s massive potential for success through rock-solid business plans based on proven business processes […] KFC Canada Puts Beer on the MenuIn Canada, chicken lovers who enjoy their favorite dish, the cooked to KFC perfection, are getting themselves a new bubbly beverage option in addition to the usual menu of sodas or juices. Beer and chicken sound like a great combination, and KFC Fresh in Toronto is treating customers to just that. Pairing rich, well-prepared and […] Chipotle a Threat to McDonald’s – How McDonald’s Plans to Fix ThisChipotle, the fast-rising Mexican food chain, has been keeping Americans away from the iconic burgers and fries, says McDonald’s, one of the country’s leading fast food companies with over 3,000 franchise owners across the United States. As though one for the business ironies, Chipotle was once financed by McDonald’s Corporation. 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Dan Cathy first spoke of his anti-gay union in The Baptist Press and again, over radio where he reiterated his position. Although his comments are his personal opinion, gay rights groups and some customers sought to boycott his company, […] 6 Ways To Minimize the Impact of Divorce on Your BusinessFamily law attorney Jennifer A. Brandt, writes in Fox Business Small Business Center about how divorce affects not just the relationship of those involved but also the business, if one of the spouses is a business owner. The emotional agitation a party to the divorce undergoes can have a negative impact on the business as […] Why Credit Cards are Important to Small BusinessesTom Gazaway in his Small Business Trends article could not over-emphasize how important credit card borrowing is for small business owners. Credit card borrowing is the foremost source of financing for them. 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To know how much your company is worth is as important […] Cinnabon Franchises Expanding GloballyWho would not be enticed by the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls wafting through the air in the morning? Perhaps one of the sweetest successes a business can have is to penetrate the global market and sell its products and services across the world. This is what Cinnabon has been doing despite the downfall of […] Small Business Trends – What Business Owners Should Look for in 2013Small business owners are always looking for great opportunities to either innovate an existing business or create an entirely new business in their chosen market. This year is not much different for small business owners. However, it should be noted that there are some kinds of businesses predicted to be great hits this year. According […] Franchisee Discusses Subway’s Secret to SuccessWhat better gift can you receive from seasoned entrepreneurs and franchisees but a set of values that have been tested and proven to work? By giving you how an assistant minority counsellor working with the House Banking Committee, and still is, has become the prime mover as to why Subway franchises are what they are […] Get Your Business Ready for 2013: Tackle These Vital Business AreasAre you sure that you have covered your tracks? Is your business ready for this year? Are you sure that with your current plan, your company will grow? It is a great time to contemplate and think about your future plans. These plans should be congruent with your company and how they can improve operations for the year. […] Questions To Ask When Forming Business PartnershipsGeorge Labovitiz and Victor Rosanksy in their Smart Blog on Leadership discuss the advantages of partnering that is beneficial to mutual customers. They cite as an example Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble, a key Wal-Mart supplier. People from both companies were brought together to find means of serving the needs of their shared customers better. […] |
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