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Signs of Life: Franchise Industry Heads into 2011 with Cautious Optimism
In 2008, the recession began. In 2009, the franchise industry started to feel the impact as credit dried up and money was short. Franchisees started closing up shop and even some franchisors started throwing in the towel.
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Don’t Call It Muzak: The Art and Science of Retail Soundtracks
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As Groupon Grows, So Does the Small Business Backlash
There’s an old joke in the restaurant business about a place where the food gives you a stomachache — but at least the portions are really big.
Simple Steps to Building a Strong Small Business Brand
When you first started your business, did you think about creating a brand or were you too distracted by all the other overwhelming tasks that come when starting out? Though most of us know branding is vital to our businesses, by the time we get around to working on it, it can sometimes be too [...]
Washington Outlook: Toughest Small Business Battles Yet to Come
The lame duck Congress has generally won high marks for passing the $858 billion tax-cut package and other high profile measures, but small business owners shouldn’t count their blessings just yet. Their biggest battles still lie ahead in the new Congress, which will be nothing like the old Congress.
14 Trends That Will Define 2011 for Small Businesses
What to Expect for the Year Ahead Trying to predict the future is usually futile, foolish, and a complete waste of time. But that won’t stop us from giving it our best shot anyway. Here are our picks for some of the top trends that will affect small business owners during 2011 and beyond, along [...]
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