Taking your Franchise to the UK and Europe
maj 17th, 2008This article outlines a range of key factors and decisions to consider when evaluating international franchising in the UK and Europe.
www.Business.Gov Goes Green
maj 16th, 2008
Is going Green a fad? Or is it something bigger. Bigger than us? Ever since I wrote about a franchise out of California {Big surprise there} that is franchising it’s solar energy business, I have been receiving emails from folks that want to know more about it. And..this is really telling, my posts about solar energy franchises are still the most read about on this blog. Now, the US Government…
Is starting to really take this green thing seriously. As a matter of fact, the Business.gov website, a great resource for small business start-ups, has decided to produce an entire section on starting your own Green business. The section starts out like this:
Start an Eco-Friendly Business
Resources for start ups and entrepreneurs
- Learn about Starting a Green Business
- Read the Green Guide for New Businesses
- Get Energy Saving Tips and Resources
- Read about Successful Green Businesses
Having a section like this shows me that this Green thing is certainly not being looked at as a fad, by the government. This section also shows some case studies of specific green businesses, including some well known ones like Ben and Jerry’s {A franchise!}, to all of us.
I suggest that you start thinking about adding a Green component to your business start-up plans. Get in on this today. You will help the environment, help your future customers/clients, and even help yourself.
What if gas cost $10 a gallon?
maj 16th, 2008Forget pizza delivery. And cheap airfares. And bottled water. In fact, forget a way of life that looks much like today’s. But would that be so bad?
Is inflation index out of touch?
maj 16th, 2008Many Americans feel inflation is running hotter than the government’s consumer price index suggests. One of the reasons: Wages aren’t keep pace with prices.
Stable market gives players a break
maj 16th, 2008Our players have held their positions over the last week and let a rising stock market add to their gains.
The key to commodity profits
maj 16th, 2008Stop worrying about demand. Look to the supply side to see why copper, iron, oil, natural-gas and fertilizer stocks all have more boom times ahead.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit 5-month highs
maj 16th, 2008The Dow closes up 94 points. Techs rally after BlackBerry maker Research In Motion announces a competitor to Apple’s iPhone. Carl Icahn launches his Yahoo proxy fight. Buffett adds to Burlington Northern, Wells Fargo stakes. Crude falls to $120 but rebounds.
Follow (or even pass) the top investors
maj 15th, 2008Trickle-down economic policy may have its detractors, but when it comes to investing, it makes sense to seek advice from those on the top rung of a large online community.
