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WSI Secures Two Digital Marketing Experts as Keynote Speakers for Its Global Franchisee Convention..
WSI Global Excellence and Innovation Convention Will Feature Renowned Web Analytics Guru and Social Technology Expert - May 06, 2010 - WSI Internet
Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of ELO Engineering, Inc. to Demmer Investments II, Inc.
ELO Engineering, Inc. (“ELO”), a complete precision metal fabricator serving the transportation/aviation, medical device, industrial equipment and electronics industries, announced today that it has been acquired by Demmer Investments II, Inc., an entity formed by the shareholders of Demmer Corporation (“Demmer”). Terms of the sale were not disclosed. - May 05, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
Site Location Partnership Client Announces Economic Development Project to Create 250 Jobs in Hendricks County, Indiana
Logistics Firm s2f Investing $10.8 Million in Plainfield Facility - May 04, 2010 - Site Location Partnership
Site Location Partnership Extends Economic Development Contract with Campbell County, Virginia
Central Virginia Locale Continues to Strengthen, Expand and Diversify its Economy - May 03, 2010 - Site Location Partnership
WSI Revealed Online Video Marketing Best Practices Through a Virtual Learning Environment
Businesses Around the Globe Learned How to Leverage Online Video Marketing from a WSI Social Media Expert - May 02, 2010 - WSI Internet
New Franchisee for Pals4Pets
Pals4Pets has a new franchisee, Helen Alvarez, who from 1 June will be providing Pals4Pets professional pet care services in South-West London. Helen will be looking after existing and new clients in Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth and Putney. Helen was won over by the professionalism and... - May 01, 2010 - Pals4Pets Limited
WSI Donates $8,000 to Help Restore Grace Children’s Hospital After the Earthquake in Haiti
WSI Makes a Donation towards ‘Hockey for Haiti’ through its Make Child Poverty History Program - May 01, 2010 - WSI Internet
Indian River County Announces Contract Renewal with Site Location Partnership
East Florida County Continues Aggressive Push for Job Creation and Investment. - April 30, 2010 - Site Location Partnership
Digital Marketing Expertise Unveiled at Upcoming WSI Internet Marketing Summit in South Africa
Business Owners in South Africa Will Learn the Latest Digital Marketing Best Practices from Industry Experts. - April 29, 2010 - WSI Internet
WSI Franchisees in Central UK Now Have an Area Representative
Local Franchisees Will Have an Additional Business Support Channel through an Area Rep - April 25, 2010 - WSI Internet
Raising Funding the Primary Concern for Potential Franchisees
Leading franchise resource website TotalFranchise.co.uk has conducted research and found that raising funds for initial investment is still the primary concern for potential franchisees. - April 22, 2010 - TotalFranchise
Kanya King MBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, Mother and Entrepreneur Talks Exclusively to Total Franchise About Her Journey to Success
In an exclusive interview with Female Franchise, Kanya King MBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards talks to about her journey on the road to success, how you juggle family and work aspirations and her plans for the future. - April 20, 2010 - TotalFranchise
TotalFranchise Celebrates International Women’s Day
Female Franchise, the leading online franchise resource is celebrating International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, with a day full of celebrity interviews including Sarah Beeny. - April 20, 2010 - TotalFranchise
A All Animal Control Race in Atlanta Doesn't Pan Out
The need for speed didn't pan out for the A All Animal Control Dragbike Racing Team this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga. Evidentially, a faulty oil pan was the culprit for the team's setbacks. "Friday test and tuning turned up a serious problem. When we were slowing down on the big end, the oil... - April 17, 2010 - A All Animal Control
ActionCOACH Business is Booming Tour Visits Charlotte May 5th
Join ActionCOACH and Brad Sugars May 5th at the Charlotte Convention Center for an evening of insight into building a profitable business. The event starts with a trade show at 4:30 and the presentation starts at 6:00 PM. - April 17, 2010 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
The Mobile Car Wash Franchise Launches a Big Promotional Offer in 2010
Wash My Car - The Mobile Car Wash Franchise is a turnkey business and everyone can begin immediately, with no previous automotive experience, with minimal investment and with high return potential. - April 16, 2010 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
Elevation Burger Releases iPhone App
Fulfilling the craving of an organic, grass-fed burger with fresh fries cooked in olive oil has never been so easy. Elevation Burger, an Arlington, Va.-based organic burger concept, just unveiled a new iPhone application, compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, which allows guests to order... - April 15, 2010 - Elevation Burger
WSI Appoints an Area Representative for South West UK
Local Franchisees Will Reap the Benefits of Having an Additional Channel of Business Support Through a Personal Area Rep. - April 07, 2010 - WSI Internet
A All Animal Control Corporate Charleston Office Moves to New Location
Spring brings growth and renewal to more than plants and animals; A All Animal Control's Charleston Corporate office has moved to a larger, more convenient location. This new space will allow A All Animal Control to support both clients and A All Animal Control franchise owners in new unique... - April 07, 2010 - A All Animal Control
ActionCOACH Shares “Three Steps” to Increase Business Revenues
Local seminar provides proven strategies for getting more leads, more customers and more revenue. - April 04, 2010 - ActionCOACH Pinellas
FranChoice’s CEO Shares Insight on Fox Business Network’s Franchising Panel
Jeff Elgin, CEO of FranChoice, Inc., the premier network of franchise referral consultants, spoke on a panel of franchise experts with Dagen McDowell and Tracy Byrnes, hosts of Fox Business Network’s “Your Questions, Your Money.” These franchising experts shared their perspectives... - April 01, 2010 - FranChoice, Inc.
WSI Educates Global Businesses on How to Leverage Facebook to Boost Their Marketing Results
Facebook Marketing Best Practices Were Revealed to Business Owners Worldwide Through a Virtual Learning Environment. - March 27, 2010 - WSI Internet
WSI to Share Its Expertise at the Congreso Nacional 2010 Internet Marketing Experts (iMex) Conference
WSI and Google will Sponsor the 2010 iMex Conference Where Local Business Owners and Marketing Executives will Learn the Latest in Internet Marketing - March 26, 2010 - WSI Internet
Mars Venus Success Coaching Opens in Sydney, Australia
Mars Venus Success Coaching is pleased to announce that the first office has opened in Sydney, Australia. - March 21, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Bevinco Announces Partnership with Top Bar Industry Web Site
Bevinco, an independent profit control and revenue enhancement service for the hospitality industry, is announcing its partnership with TheBarBlogger.com. The new alliance will foster growth and enhance information sharing throughout the hospitality community. Barry Chandler, aka The Bar Blogger,... - March 21, 2010 - Bevinco
Mars Venus Success Coaching Adds New Franchisee in Germany
Mars Venus Success Coaching is pleased to announce that the first office has opened in Germany. - March 20, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Managing Partner of Minneapolis CPA Firm Recipient of WBDC Advocacy Award
Certified public accounting and consulting firm Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP (LBLCO) is proud to announce that Beth Kieffer Leonard has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Advocacy Award by the Women’s Business Development Center of Minnesota (WBDC-MN). - March 19, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
The Mobile Car Wash Franchise Launches the Promotional Franchise Package Offer
Clients can start an ecofriendly business Today. The Mobile Car Wash Franchise is a turnkey business that everybody can begin immediately, with no previous automotive experience, with minimal investment and with high return potential. Protect the environment, protect your future. - March 17, 2010 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
WSI’s Recent Excellence and Innovation Convention Was Its Largest Event Ever Held in the UK and Europe
Search and Social Marketing Strategies Were Shared Among More Than 135 Internet Marketing Consultants. - March 17, 2010 - WSI Internet
Over 170+ Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Baltics Gained Valuable Business Knowledge in WSI’s Business Opportunity Seminar Series
WSI Corporate Organized a Business Seminar Series in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Discuss the Ins and Outs of Starting a Franchise Business. - March 17, 2010 - WSI Internet
ActionCOACH MetroNorth is Proud to Announce the "Business is Booming North American Tour" Kicking Off in Minneapolis, MN on April 12, 2010
Bradley Sugars, founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, announces his 52 city North American "Business Is Booming Tour" kicking off in beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 12, 2010. - March 14, 2010 - ActionCOACH MetroNorth
WSI Opens a New Office in Leeds, UK to Allow Small and Medium Businesses to Utilize Internet Marketing to Increase Online Customer Conversion
Announcing the launch of WSI Polaris Digital Marketing, the latest franchisee in the highly successful network of WSI – We Simplify the Internet. WSI Polaris Digital will be based in Leeds to serve the Internet marketing needs of small & medium businesses across the UK, concentrating... - March 11, 2010 - WSI Internet
Prestige Framing Academy Announces Free Business Online Classes
Seeking to engage clients on vitally important topics, Prestige Framing Academy and PFA Consulting are offering 2 free business classes online this spring. - March 10, 2010 - Prestige Framing Academy, LLC
Biltmore Franchise Consulting Announces a Franchise Sales Agent Program
Biltmore Franchise Consulting has a team of franchise specialists with over 20 years of business consulting and franchise experience, and is growing. Biltmore Franchise Consulting has expanded by adding a franchise sales agent program to assist buyers with franchise opportunities best suited for... - March 10, 2010 - Biltmore Franchise Consulting
ActionCOACH Piedmont Congratulations BusinessRICH Graduates
ActionCOACH Piedmont is pleased to announce the February 2010 graduates of its BusinessRICH program. - March 07, 2010 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Big Al's Steaks Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Announces New Franchise in Boynton Beach, FL
Big Al’s Steaks, The traditional Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich Franchise, has awarded its first restaurant franchise license. The issuance of this license marks the first step in Big Al’s Steaks’ planned expansion throughout the United States. “We are extremely pleased... - March 05, 2010 - Big Al's Steaks
Big Al's Steaks Authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteaks May be Coming to Your Neighborhood
Big Al’s Steaks, a traditional Philadelphia Steak Sandwich Restaurant based in Delray Beach, FL, has begun selling franchises to accelerate growth. The first Big Al’s Steaks opened in Coconut Creek, Florida in April 2006, in the Regency Lakes Plaza. The Big Al’s Steaks’... - March 05, 2010 - Big Al's Steaks
Elevation Burger Named a Top 100 Mover & Shaker by FastCasual.com
Elevation Burger, an organic hamburger restaurant recognized as one of the most innovative burger chains in the country. - March 05, 2010 - Elevation Burger
Massage Elite Begins New Massage and Day Spa Franchise Offering
Kala Group, LLC based out of Scottsdale, Arizona is happy to announce the creation of Massage Elite, a new concept in massage and day spa franchising. Massage Elite is offering franchises to established day spas, independent massage therapists, and those opening a new day spa or massage practice. - March 04, 2010 - Massage Elite
WSI Organizes Business Opportunity Seminar Series in the Baltics
Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will Learn the Ins and Outs of Starting Their Own Franchise Business - March 03, 2010 - WSI Internet
Mars Venus Success Coaching Opens Germany; Now Represented in 17 Countries
Mars Venus Coaching continues to expand throughout the world, now opening the first office in Germany, the largest economy in Europe and 4th largest GDP in the world. - March 03, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Solar Maid Welcomes Three New Professional Partners in 2010
The Solar Maid Company welcomes new operators in PA, CA and MA - February 24, 2010 - The Solar Maid Company
Barb Kyes, President of Palm Harbor’s ActionCOACH Firm, Nominated for Distinguished Business Woman of the Year
Barb Kyes nominated for St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual honor. - February 21, 2010 - ActionCOACH Pinellas
Mars Venus Coaching Ranked in 50 Top Franchise Opportunities in 2010
Mars Venus Success Coaching has been ranked among the Top 50 Franchise Opportunities in 2010 by Franchise Business Review. - February 20, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Gears Up for Rising Elderly Population
The growth rate of the elderly population in the U.S. has greatly surpassed the growth rate of the population as a whole, making non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) more vital than ever. Express Medical Transporters (EMT) has been a leading provider of NEMT services for almost 15 years and... - February 20, 2010 - EMT USA, LLC
WSI Organizes a Search Marketing Exchange Conference in Birmingham
Close to 100 Internet Marketing Franchise Offices Will Convene Under One Roof to Share Leading Edge Search Marketing and Social Media Strategies - - February 19, 2010 - WSI Internet
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, CO
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the opening of their new Central Mountains of Colorado office. Co-owners Dean Grose and Paul Holst of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, Colorado will be providing the counties of Clear Creek, Gilipin, Grand and Summit with the most complete and... - February 19, 2010 - A All Animal Control
ActionCOACH North Carolina Launches BusinessSAVVY Workshop Series in the Piedmont Triad
Starting in February, ActionCOACH North Carolina will be launching a monthly workshop series called BusinessSAVVY. Each month, entrepreneurs will gather at the ActionCOACH Training Center to cover topics designed to make their businesses more profitable in 2010. Topics will cover mindset, sales,... - February 18, 2010 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana Grand Opening
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Northwest Louisiana office on March 1, 2010. A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana will be providing ARK-LA-TEX area with the most complete and gentle wildlife control service available, preserving the balance between... - February 18, 2010 - A All Animal Control
For 2010, Small Business Continues to Experience Challenges- Valcor Business Debt Mediation Can Help
While a supposed recovery is underway, this is not evident for small business owners as debt levels increase and accounts receivable slow down. - February 14, 2010 - Valcor Arbitration Services