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Process Peak to Host a Series of Best Practice Webinars to Franchisors

Process Peak is kicking off a series of webinars to Franchisors interested in applying best practices to revamp their lead generation strategy & franchise awarding process. - July 31, 2009 - ProcessPeak

Maggie and Brian Harlow & Sign-A-Rama Downtown Inducted Into Corporate Hall of Fame

Sign-A-Rama Downtown owners Maggie and Brian Harlow were recently inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame during World Expo 2009 – United Franchise Group’s (UFG) annual exposition for its franchises. Sign-A-Rama is UFG’s largest franchise with more than 950 retail locations worldwide. - July 29, 2009 - Sign-A-Rama Downtown

SILVER CROSS Victoria Opening in Fall of 2009 Offering Recycled and New Stair Lifts, Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Accessibility and Mobility Equipment

North America is about to see a demographic shift unlike any in previous history. The population of North America is reaching retirement age in the next few years at unprecedented levels. SILVER CROSS recognized this fact and began to develop a network of locations, focused on delivering a lower cost alternative for access and mobility equipment to serve the needs of this population. Products offered include stair lifts, porch lifts, home elevators, scooters, wheelchairs and patient lifts. - July 28, 2009 - SILVER CROSS

Beverage Plus AG Received Confirmation of Acceptance of Friendly Take-Over Offer to FCBBI AG

FCBBI AG management has accepted the take-over offer conditioned on conforming legal documents acceptable to the management - July 25, 2009 - First Choice Business Brokers

Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST

“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home

HobNobMurfreesboro Brings You Five Facts the IRS Wants You to Know About a Tax Credit Available for Child Care Expenses Brought to You by Murfreesboro CPA Jason Jones

Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Here are five facts the IRS wants you to know about a tax credit available for child care expenses. The Child and Dependent Care Credit is available for expenses... - July 17, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro

First-Ever Louisville-Area FranchiseMart Now Open

Maggie Payette Harlow believes this is a great time to buy a business – especially if the business is a franchise. “People are looking for stability and a sense of control right now,” said Maggie Harlow, co-owner with her husband Brian of Louisville’s first... - July 16, 2009 - FranchiseMart Louisville

Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines

First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising

The Cereal Bowl® Expands to Middle East

Continuing their growth, The Cereal Bowl today announced an agreement to expand its brand internationally into Qatar and other regions of the Middle East. The agreement between Cereal Bowl International, LLC, a subsidiary of Cereal Bowl Franchises, LLC, and Global Brands, a Qatari based company... - July 10, 2009 - The Cereal Bowl

New Business Coaching Company Gets London Businesses in the Game

Local business owner partners with Brian Tracy International to provide coaching for business owners. - July 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc

Carbon360° Hires Research Analyst from Citi Managed Futures

Carbon360°, an Opalesque Media Group company, has appointed Daniel Golyanov to the position of research analyst. Golyanov joins the Carbon360° research team from his previous position at Citi Managed Futures as a Fund Associate. Golyanov holds a Bachelor of Business Administration... - July 05, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd

Passion to Re-Educate Business Owners and Help them Succeed Clinched Marcos Strafacce’s Decision to Join ActionCOACH

Former Corporate Executive Marcos Strafacce joins the ActionCOACH franchise to realize his passion of helping others while also running his own independent coaching business. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Sam Stroup with an ActionCOACH Firm is Now a Business Coach

After working with an ActionCOACH franchisee as BDM for two years, Sam Stroup made the decision to become a Business Coach. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Remarkable Results of a Former ActionCOACH Client Led Him to Buy Into the Franchise System

Upon seeing great results in all areas of his own business, Steve Wilburn – a former ActionCOACH client - decided to buy the franchise to help other businesses in need as a Business Coach. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Passionate About Developing Businesses, Kuldeep Persaud Joins the ActionCOACH Franchise in Iowa

Disillusionment with the corporate world and a desire to own his business coupled with a passion to help fellow business owners led Persaud to leave the corporate world and join ActionCOACH. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

ActionCOACH’s Vast Reservoir of Systems, Processes, Experience and High ROI Attracted Atkin to This Business Coaching Franchise

Matthew Atkin will retain his financial independence and achieve a high Return on Investment as an ActionCOACH franchisee. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

High-Quality Portable Restroom Franchise ElizaJ Flushes Away Economic Worries with Recession-Proof Business

Almost everyone has experienced the dirty, foul-smelling portable restrooms at an outdoor event or the long lines and rushed, cramped inside quarters of the portable trailers which come at a hefty price tag for the event’s organizers. Enter Eliza Kendall, founder and president of ElizaJ®,... - July 01, 2009 - Eliza J

Bonus Building Care Ranks in Entrepreneur’s Best Home Based Franchises 2009

Bonus Building Care is pleased to announce that it has ranked 10th out of 101 companies. - June 27, 2009 - Bonus Building Care

World’s Top Business Coach Explains How Small Business is Key to Recovering Economy

ActionCOACH CEO Brad Sugars advises would-be entrepreneurs that there is no better time to start a business - June 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Agents of Change: Coaches Help Businesses Thrive in Recession

ActionCOACH CEO Brad Sugars highlights the benefits of business coaching as an alternative to conventional training and consulting - June 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Franchise Direct Launches Its Latest International Franchise Portal, Franchise Direct Canada

Franchise Direct has launched a new website aimed at the Canadian franchise market. As a leading international franchise portal, Franchise Direct has been helping people around the world realize their franchising dreams for over a decade. It looks forward to bringing its international expertise to the growing Canadian franchise market. - June 18, 2009 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland

Forty-Year Veteran Wakes Up Fitness Industry

Although most historical sources reference 1934 as the origin of The Beach, Tschirret says the most reliable report comes from the man who backboned it all, the legendary Harold Zinkin. - June 17, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.

Mars Venus Coaching Now Has New Colorado Master Licensees

Mars Venus Coaching recently announced that Pam and Scott Lippitt have joined the Coaching family as Master Franchisees of Colorado and certified Mars Venus success coaches. - June 17, 2009 - Mars Venus Coaching

The Entrepreneur’s Ultimate One Stop Shop for How to Start and Grow a Business

Ethos Mentor has released the cutting edge killer solution to the entrepreneur’s biggest problems; from getting started to getting funded. From Point A, to Point B and so on. Nobody has ever put such a complete set of services and funding solutions under one umbrella along with the personalized attention of a handpicked Mentor to work one on one with each Member. You gain from their experiences and learn from their mistakes. Furthermore this is done at a price that can't be beat. - June 16, 2009 - Ethos Mentor

Franchise Solutions Adds Garage Floor Coating, a Leader in Concrete Coating Technology, to Its Directory of Businesses for Sale

Garage Floor Coating has business opportunities available in the fast-growing garage enhancement market providing would-be business owners with a powerful option. - June 13, 2009 - Franchise Solutions

Vic Ciuffetelli Returns to ActionCOACH to Lead and Develop the Australian Market

After spending six years as CEO of ActionCOACH at its Global headquarters, Vic Ciuffetelli returns to lead the franchise in Australia. - June 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Business Coaching Will Help the Chilean Economy Combat the Global Crisis

In Chile, about 80% of the people are employed in the small and medium sized business sector –which contributes only 20% in terms of GDP. The ActionCOACH franchise is arriving just in time to fill this huge productivity gap. - June 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH

New Community Centric Website Launches in Greenville, SC

All High Definition Video Website is First in My City HD Family - June 10, 2009 - GreenvilleHD.com

United Country Real Estate Named No. 1 Real Estate Franchise and No. 19 Overall Franchise by Dun & Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com

In their annual AllStar Franchise List, Dun and Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com, a leading online resource for businesses, named United Country Real Estate the top-ranked real estate franchise system and in the Top 20 among more than 2,500 global and national franchise companies. United Country... - June 07, 2009 - United Country Real Estate

The ActionCOACH Franchise is a Great Opportunity for Corporate People Looking for Business Ownership

Charlie Haddon considers ActionCOACH to be a professional, competent organization with an impressive array of tools and techniques to draw upon. - June 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

On the Franchise Solutions Website, Consumers & Would-be Business Owners Embrace Coupon Publication Franchises

Franchise Solutions' business directory is seeing increased demand for direct marketing franchises and coupon related business opportunities. - June 04, 2009 - Franchise Solutions

Muscle Beach® Celebrates 75th Anniversary by Launching Worldwide Fitness Club Chain

Last year was a very special year, not only for Muscle Beach®, but for the entire fitness industry. The legendary brand celebrated its 75th anniversary, reaching a milestone that no other fitness club chain has ever achieved. The prestigious brand is now available worldwide, to both existing... - June 04, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.

Muscle Beach® Fitness Club Chain to Sponsor Summer Events in Venice, California

Daniel Tschirret, Founder and Chairman of Multinational Brands®, Inc., the world’s largest fitness promotion and the parent company of the Muscle Beach® fitness club chain, announced today that their Muscle Beach® brand will sponsor a series of events this summer at Muscle Beach,... - June 04, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.