CNN Money:
Franchising is anything but a sure thing. Just like starting any new business from the ground up, success is far from guaranteed. In fact, studies indicate that franchises have only a slight edge over their independent counterparts.
And with new franchisors hitting the scene at a rapid rate, it can be hard for entrepreneurs to […]
Those of you who haven’t visited a US mall lately might have missed the fuzzy phenomenon known as Build-A-Bear Workshops, a hugely successful chain of stores that lets patrons build their own teddy. Build-A-Bear was founded in 1997 and now operates 300 stores worldwide. For one reason or another, the workshops mainly attract girls and their mothers. Boys and their fathers (and car loving daughters) no longer need to feel left out. They can pimp their own toys at Ridemakerz, whose first store opened in Myrtle Beach, SC.
A simple quiz to tell if you’re an entrepreneur, from Steve Strauss, a lawyer and small-business expert:
Let’s say tomorrow you walk into your job and are given two weeks’ notice. Which best describes what you think your reaction would be:
Birmingham Biz Journal:
Einstein Brothers Bagels plans to bring its quick-casual restaurant concept to Birmingham, one of a handful of national chains that recently announced a push into Alabama’s largest city.
Its parent company, Colorado-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., said the move is part of its first-ever franchise roll-out, which will occur in seven states throughout […]
Small Business School began in 1994 and since that time has aired a weekly 30 minute television show showcasing entrepreneurs and their small businesses. The website, www.SmallBusinessSchool.org, holds a large amount of old episodes and other resources for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just starting out in entrepreneurship, or if you’re an experienced entrepreneur, these shows can […]
PR-Inside:
1. Timing is everything. At the risk of being redundant, nail down a dependable source of cash before they need it. If a great opportunity comes up, they want to be able to act immediately. If there’s an emergency, they don’t have time to start looking for funds. Either way, cash - or its equivalent […]
Google has quietly introduced two initiatives recently directly geared toward raising awareness of local businesses. These “tools” allow potential customers to find local businesses more easily and efficiently. Best of all, they are both free to the local business.
Check them out!!
Google Voice Local Search
Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business […]
Center for Women’s Business Research:
Women-owned firms employ nearly 13 million people and generate $1.9 trillion in sales.
Between 1997 and 2006, majority women-owned firms (51 percent or more women-owned) grew at twice the rate of all firms (42 percent vs. 24 percent).
The vast majority (83 percent) of women business owners are personally involved in selecting and […]
