Monthly Archives: December 2011

Economy indicates space for franchise success

Despite the unemployment rate in the US still hovering around the nine per cent mark, there have been definite signs that the economy is on the road to recovery. This is certainly the view of Federal Government, Wall Street and

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Increasing number of finance opportunities boost potential franchisees

Whilst the economic recovery is still tentative, there are definite signs of growth returning to many parts of the US. Indicative of this, are the higher numbers of people looking at

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Three million at risk of losing unemployment benefits

The continuing debate in Congress over a bill to address jobless benefits and payroll tax cuts, threatens to see more than three million people lose their unemployment insurance benefits. The impasse has arisen over the specifics of

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IFA says credit increasing for businesses

Whilst the US business landscape still remains rocky for 2012, there are still a great many opportunities out there. One area that is certainly looking viable for people wanting to be their own boss is with franchise opportunities. A major … Continue reading

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Franchise Expo set for Miami Beach in January

The sixth annual Franchise Expo South is heading back to Florida in 2012, to give those interested in starting their own business the chance to see what franchise opportunities are available.

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Franchise industry commits to supporting US veterans

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has put its weight behind The White House sponsored “Operation Enduring Opportunity” campaign. Designed to help our brave veterans and returning wounded heroes get

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Print industry award nominations still being accepted

The 2011 Printing Industries of America (PIA) William D. Schaeffer Award is always an eagerly anticipated announcement. Marking the print and graphic communication industry’s continued progress to reduce its effect on the environment, it rewards innovation and commitment to

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US companies take a new approach to printing

The last few years have been difficult for a number of US companies as the recession led to financial turmoil, reduced business and restriction in growth. For many companies, cutting people seemed the best way forward, and this

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Weak growth doesn’t mean No growth

Whilst the American economy is certainly not at the peak of its powers, there is little danger of a collapse into another recession. That is certainly how the Federal Reserve is judging it, concluding in their latest

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Commercial printing profits continue to rise

The latest market analysis has shown that US commercial printing industry profits rose in the third quarter of 2011. The news has buoyed an

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