One of the greatest obstacles faced by thousands of returning veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life is in finding long-lasting gainful employment, according to Kevin Humes, the President/CEO of American Veterans Alliance/American Alliance for Disabled Veterans (501 C-3) and co-founder...
Negotiation is something that home-based or other small business, business opportunity or franchise owners need to contend with, like it or not. Unfortunately, far too many of them think it is okay to just wing it. They don't take the time to refine their skills in this area. As a result, they are doing...
If you’re a mom (or even a dad) who is currently making the job of raising kids your full-time job and who is also wrestling with the idea of buying a business opportunity or franchise, the recent raging and politically charged debate about what constitutes a “working” mom may hit close to home. Personally,...
If you’re a small business owner with a limited marketing budget, Staples is offering you the opportunity to win up to $50K worth of local cable television airtime and $500 in Staples Copy and Print or Staples Easy Tech™ services. All you have to do is submit a 15-second video about your company on Facebook.com/Staples by March 14, 2012, to be eligible.
Seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future
52% of small business owners said they would grow their business through advertising and direct marketing if they had the financial resources
35% said they’ve increased their social media presence in the past year
66% said they do have a marketing and advertising budget for 2012, averaging just over $2K
60% changed their sales and marketing efforts as a direct result of the current economy; and
Small business owners report they are using less traditional media (29%) and more viral marketing/word-of-mouth (33%) than they were last year.
If your business is among one of the five winning entries in this year's contest, you can also choose to receive $40K in advertising plus $10K in cash.
Five weeks? 15 seconds? You can't afford NOT to enter to win!
For more information on the Staples “Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest, go to Facebook.com/Staples.
While registration to attend SBA’s National Small Business Week (NSBW) conference next week in Washington, D.C. is now closed, it’s not too late for small business owners to sign up online so that they can enjoy and learn from any number of networking and educational forums. In fact, with the exception...
Chicago, Ill. — BusinessOpportunity.com today announced that Eric Cicero will be joining its staff as an Online Marketing Assistant. Given his three years of freelance web design experience and two years of graphic design work, Eric offers a diverse skill set that enables him to wear a number of hats...
Small-business optimism gained two points in April, returning the index to its highest level since December 2007, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Acknowledging that job-creation numbers as of late have been floundering, the report also indicates that a somewhat positive trend...
Each year the results of any number of surveys and indices are released claiming to provide the most accurate assessment of small business friendliness by state. The problem is that they all too often rely on proximate measures such as tax rates or regulations as opposed to direct feedback from home-based...
Held each year in May by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Small Business Week kicks off with a three-day networking and educational event that focuses on the considerable accomplishments of America's small businesses and their owners. This year’s event begins on Sunday, May 20 and...
Ed Lewellen is the Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Employers Edge, Inc., a company that uses its own highly successful and proven business model to improve the performance of other companies―coaching,...
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Color Glo International is a restoration franchise focused on restoring and repairing damaged, dirty, faded or mismatched upholstery found in homes, offices, automobiles and commercial aircraft. Color Glo’s proprietary process uses specialty formulated, water-based, and environmentally friendly products for on-site re-conditioning of items in need of repair. Color Glo Franchise: Specialists in Color Restoration and Repair!
Color Glo provides a uniquely effective solution for repairing, cleaning, and restoring valuable fabrics and materials to achieve a like-new appearance. Our franchisees are trained to expertly handle leather, vinyl, velour, plastic, carpet and various types of fabric. In addition to material restoration, our franchisees offer a deodorizing service for our clients.
