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UK’s First National Homebuyer’s Agent Franchise Launches
No longer just the preserve of the rich and famous, The Buying Agents offer every UK homebuyer a service to save them time, money and stress on their property purchase. Unlike estate agents, who are paid by the vendor to get them the 'highest' price, The Buying Agents negotiate the 'lowest price' for the homebuyer. - February 09, 2010 - The Buying Agents Ltd
MatchPoint Announces New VP of Marketing
Toronto-based franchise consulting network MatchPoint is pleased to announce the addition of Victoria I. Conte to its corporate team as vice president of marketing. Conte, a former Toronto resident, comes to MatchPoint with more than 20 years experience developing unique marketing and sales... - February 06, 2010 - MatchPoint
Jim Palzewicz Honored at ActionCOACH's 2010 Americas Conference
Jim Palzewicz receives Networking Coaches Choice Award from more than 300 business coach peers. - January 30, 2010 - ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
Front Futures Launches New Version of Its Online Trading Website for 2010
Front Futures has today launched a new version of their online trading website www.frontfutures.com. It includes trading recommendation, free and live quotes and charts on all market exchanges, 24/7 trading access with professional trading desks. - January 30, 2010 - Front Futures
Five Star Painting Paints a U.S. Air Force Plane in Charleston, SC
Buzon, who has been with Five Star Painting since March of 2009 was recently contracted to help restore a 1950’s C-121C. - January 28, 2010 - Five Star Painting
The Ice Cube’s Portable Ice Vending Machine, the Mini Cube Makes It to Tybee Island, Georgia
The Ice Cube has successfully delivered their portable ice vending machine, The Mini Cube to Tybee Island in Georgia. With the island being susceptible to hurricanes and coastal flooding no permanent structures are allowed below the eleven foot flood level. To overcome this restriction, Innovative... - January 27, 2010 - The Ice Cube
The Ice Cube begins Distribution of a New and Smaller Ice Vending Machine, Mini Cube
Innovative Packaging Technologies, Inc., parent company of The Ice Cube begins distribution of their new automatic ice vending machine the Mini Cube. The new Mini Cube is an automatic ice vending machine that has all the features of its predecessor The Ice Cube, except that it fits into a smaller... - January 27, 2010 - The Ice Cube
A All Animal Control Celebrates 15 years of Operation
In December of 1995, Mark E. Dotson was an Air Force Gulf War Veteran at a crossroads in his life. He found himself searching for an enjoyable and profitable career. It was then Mark decided to open his own animal control business with only two cages and a lifelong dream of working with wildlife. - January 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Five Star Painting Expands Into Denver NE, Colorado with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting is happy to announce a new member of their team, Roger Tanita. He recently purchased a new franchise in the northeast area of Denver, CO. - January 24, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Play N Trade Offers Only Video Game Opportunity at Franchise Expo South
U.S. Market for Video Games Reached $21.3 Billion in 2008 Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the largest and fastest-growing franchised video game retailer in the country, will offer entrepreneurs and business owners the only video game retail opportunity at the Franchise Expo South show, booth #433 in... - January 17, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Martinizing Dry Cleaning Ranked One of Nation's Top Franchise Systems by Entrepreneur Magazine
Martinizing Dry Cleaning ranks as one of the top 500 franchise systems in the U.S., according to the January 2010 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. - January 17, 2010 - Martinizing Dry Cleaning
Nurse Next Door Supports Canadian Olympic Athlete Alex Harvey
Homecare provider encouraging other local small businesses to follow suit. - January 16, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
gcDisplays Unveils New Brand Identity
gcDisplays becomes gcGraphic Communications with a commitment to deliver integrated visual solutions. - January 14, 2010 - gcGraphic Communications
New LED Outdoor Lighting System Technology to be Presented by Cincinnati’s Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites, at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
NiteLites Cincinnati outdoor lighting professionals to showcase the latest in outdoor LED lighting systems at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show March 6th through 14th. - January 11, 2010 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Comfort Keepers® Ranked One of the Nation's Top Senior Care Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
Comfort Keepers was just ranked one of the nation’s top senior care franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s January 2010 top franchise list, known as Franchise 500®. - January 10, 2010 - Comfort Keepers
Dig This® Announces Franchise Opportunities
Distinctive heavy equipment play arena business model now available to entrepreneurs - January 08, 2010 - Dig This
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, the nation’s oldest cinema-eatery concept showing first-run films - named best movie theater in America by Entertainment Weekly - is proud to announce Craig Paschich as the company’s chief operating officer, a newly created position, effective immediately. - January 08, 2010 - Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
How to Start a Mobile Car Wash Franchise
How to start a mobile car wash franchise? An idea to start a mobile car wash franchise with Wash My Car. Small investment and high return. People can work part time or full-time. - January 07, 2010 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
A All Animal Control Grows Support Staff
A All Animal Control is celebrating more than just a new year. A All Animal Control is happy to announce the addition of two new team members to their Charleston headquarters, Stephanie Crowder and Kara Walko. These two new employees are excited to work with each and every franchisee to make A All... - January 07, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Five Star Painting Expands Into Colorado Springs East, CO with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting is happy to announce a new member of their team, Mark Lambert, who recently purchased a new franchise in Colorado Springs East, CO. The Colorado Springs East franchise group provides services to residential and commercial customers in the Colorado Springs East area. Five Star Painting customers can expect quality service in many areas. - January 07, 2010 - Five Star Painting
The Cereal Bowl® Rolls Out Digital Signage
The Cereal Bowl recently opened it’s first all-digital restaurant at 296 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The location is the second franchise opened by the Florida based company and the first of several new locations scheduled to open over the next few months. It is comprised of... - January 07, 2010 - The Cereal Bowl
Andrew Laurie is the Newest Business Coach for ActionCOACH
Andrew Laurie was in the process of setting up his own business when he found out about ActionCOACH. - January 06, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Capital Corp Merchant Banking Introduces New Website to Assist in Project Financing
For those seeking international project financing and Debt/Equity funding, a new resource that will assist them in their pursuit has come online. - January 06, 2010 - Capital Corp Merchant Banking
Westport - Weston CT Chamber of Commerce Presents January Business BEFORE Hours
The Westport - Weston Chamber of Commerce presents January Business BEFORE Hours Co-Sponsored by ActionCOACH and the Westport Arts Center. The event will be held Wednesday, January 13, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport. Jim Malski, founder and... - December 25, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Mars Venus Coaching Expands Arizona Team
Mars Venus Coaching recently expanded the Arizona coaching team with the addition of Andrew and Laura Zaplitny. - December 25, 2009 - Mars Venus Coaching
Blenz Gives Customers an Opportunity to Support Maëlle by Simply Enjoying Great Coffee
Blenz Coffee has partnered with Maëlle Ricker, a Squamish‐based member of the Canadian National Snowboard Team, and is launching a new promotion that gives Blenz customers the opportunity to support her throughout the 2009-10 season. - December 25, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
In the Spirit of the Holidays, Roni Deutch and Her Law Firm Launch a Toy Drive for the Sacramento Children’s Home
The Community Action Committee at Roni Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation has teamed up with the Sacramento Children’s Home to sponsor a holiday toy drive. The firm’s lawyers and employees have been encouraged to collect toys for the drive or make monetary donations to sponsor a snow day for children of the home. - December 20, 2009 - Roni Deutch Tax Corporation
ActionCOACH is an AllBusiness.com All Star
ActionCOACH was named an All Star Franchise and the Top Coaching Franchise for 2010 by AllBusiness.com. - December 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Digital Introductions Wins ActionCOACH North Carolina Communication Award
At the fourth quarter planning session, Jan & Stuart McDiarmid of Digital Introductions were awarded the Communication Award. - December 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
A New Approach to Physical - and Fiscal - Fitness
With a Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Personal Training, New Fitness Franchisor EduFit Looks to Expand on National Basis - December 19, 2009 - EduFit
First National Urgent Care Franchise Opens in Beaumont to Redefine Healthcare
Business Brains Hope to Change Industry Not Known for Speed or Efficiency - December 18, 2009 - Doctors Express, Buckhead
Mars Venus Coaching Expands to China
Shanghai, China is among the list of international cities where Mars Venus Coaching has opened an office as part of its ongoing expansion. - December 16, 2009 - Mars Venus Coaching
Miami Subs Pizza & Grill Celebrates the Grand Opening of Their Yonkers, NY Location
Miami Subs Pizza & Grill is pleased to announce the grand opening of its latest NY location in Yonkers. The Yonkers Miami Subs Pizza & Grill is located at 815 Yonkers Ave. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Friday, December 18th and Saturday December 19th. There will be a ribbon cutting on... - December 14, 2009 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business
Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
Francorp's Boroian VIP at Asia's Largest Franchise Event
Francorp's Chairman, Don Boroian, recently returned from a successful trip in India where he was the VIP at Asia's largest franchise show. - December 11, 2009 - Francorp
Wash My Car the Mobile Car Wash Franchise Launches the Individual Waterless Car Wash Kit
Solo Wash is the individual waterless car wash kit. You can wash your car: Ecological, Economical and Efficient with the waterless car wash kit for home use from Wash My Car the mobile car wash franchise - December 11, 2009 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
Miami Subs Pizza & Grill to Open New Franchises in December
Miami Subs Pizza & Grill has been an iconic brand in the Southeast for over 20 years. The franchise-based restaurant chain will be focusing their efforts and expanding aggressively in South Florida as well as New York & the Carolinas over the next year. - December 09, 2009 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Mars Venus Coaching Opens Another Office in Poland
Mars Venus Coaching recently opened a second office in Poland. Katarzyna Markowska has established an office in Warsaw and completed the intensive Mars Venus Induction Training in October, 2009. She is now accepting clients throughout Poland. - December 09, 2009 - Mars Venus Coaching
A All Animal Control Announces Its Newest Office
A All Animal Control specializes in resolving wildlife conflicts in residential and commercial structures. Not only are they capable of removing the nuisance wildlife, they can also follow through by de-odorizing, cleaning up waste, repairing damage, and preventing potential future problems. They stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their repairs against animal re-entry. - December 08, 2009 - A All Animal Control
Crescent State Bank Releases Points 2U Podcast
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Danielle Beagley, marketing coordinator at the bank, has released a podcast detailing Points 2U, a new rewards... - December 05, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Fit Customers a Good Fit for Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Achieving fitness goals requires an effective training plan coupled with the motivation and perseverance to carry it out. Owning your own personal training business requires the same things. Investing in a franchise can increase the odds of success because franchises offer a proven business model, turn-key operations and ongoing support. One of the few time-tested fitness franchises that stands out among the rest is Personal Training Professionals. - December 03, 2009 - Personal Training Professionals | PTP Franchise
Senior Magazine Sells Its First Franchise Through Franchise Gator
Franchise Gator today announced its client, SENIOR Magazine Inc., made its first franchise sale as a direct result of their partnership with the internet-based pay-for-performance franchise marketing service. Gary Jacobson, a former PGA Tour player, found SENIOR Magazine on www.franchisegator.com... - December 03, 2009 - Franchise Gator
UNITS Mobile Storage Celebrates Holidays by Giving Back to Local Community
Container Donations Provide Much Needed Storage for Toy and Food Drives - December 02, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Nurse Next Door Named #1 Employer in BC
Home care franchise system takes top spot at annual awards gala - November 29, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Rainbow Sandals
Rainbow Sandals of San Clemente, CA Get Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Purchase of Airplane - November 27, 2009 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
The Mobile Car Wash Franchise Started the Worldwide Expansion
The company Wash My Car is looking for Master franchise and Unit franchise worldwide. Wash the mobile car wash franchise is a new concept in Europe and it means washing the car on the spot where it is parked. The mobile car wash franchise is an ecological mobile car wash service and a green franchise. - November 25, 2009 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
ROAM Data Closes $8.5 Million in Series B Funding from Eminent Strategic and Private Investors
ROAM Data announced that they have received a strategic investment from Ingenico Ventures and private investors to build out their patented mCommerce technology and service offerings to mobile businesses. - November 21, 2009 - ROAM Data, Inc
Top 100 Global Franchises Report - a Blue-Print for Succeeding in Franchise Business Opportunities
Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com) has ranked the world's most successful franchises in 2009 that performed best in international markets into a Top 100 List. - November 19, 2009 - Franchise Direct USA
Advanced Laser Clinics of Illinois Close Shop
Advanced Laser Clinics of Illinois have shut down all locations early this month. NuU Medspa is offering former clients of Advanced Laser Clinic clients free treatments of laser hair removal to soften the financial burden. NuU Medspa continues to satisfy their customers with excellent customer... - November 19, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Mars Venus Coaching Hires Amy Kamstra as Media Relations Manager
Mars Venus Coaching hires a new Media Relations Manager. - November 19, 2009 - Mars Venus Coaching