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In the 1980s and '90s, an unassuming Thai boutique called Greyhound did respectable business in Bangkok's Siam Center shopping mall, selling reasonably priced clothes that melded international urban chic with local tastes. For its co-owner and designer, an advertising executive named Bhanu Inkawat, ...
February 22nd, 2006

Marc Glades, president of Kansas-based Outdoor Connection, the world’s leading hunting and fishing travel agency franchise, announced the opening of the Canadian branch. “Freddy Marks of Gibsons, B.C. is a great asset to O.C.,” says Glades. “With the opening of the Canadian office, we have taken the...
February 21st, 2006

Last year saw two microbreweries open their doors in Warsaw, and business has been brisk for Bierhalle and Bro-warmia. Both venues produce their own beer based on their own recipes. Forget Carlsberg, Tyskie or Żywiec - you won't find them on tap here. But if you are looking for home-made s...
February 21st, 2006

Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) has landed its first role acting for Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) on a multimillion-pound franchising deal in the Middle East. FFW has represented H&M on a deal which will see the Swedish fashion retailer open 17 stores across the Middle East. The firm secured th...
February 21st, 2006

I have read many "How To" articles on real estate. Often, they were written by attorneys, estate agents, or learned Ivy League professors in need of publishing. They quote facts, point to figures, refer to charts, and on occasion come up with something of value to the reader. The problem, ...
February 21st, 2006

There’s more than one way to succeed as an entrepreneur. Beyond starting up a business – witness our brand name! – you might be able to buy an existing business instead. And in case you’ve dismissed the idea of buying a business because of the up-front money it requires – the same money you already...
February 21st, 2006

Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE:ALD) announced today that it has provided $164 million of financing facilities for the management-led recapitalization of Hot Stuff Foods. Hot Stuff Foods is a leading provider of branded "Food on the Go" foodservice solutions to a broad customer base, incl...
February 21st, 2006

Franchising is not a business in itself. It is a business strategy. It’s a business system. That’s a significant distinction that isn’t always clear. McDonalds is in the fast food business – although many people feel they are really in the real estate business, while others t...
February 20th, 2006

Brisbane Franchise exhibit, August, 4-6, 2006: Franchising is the growth industry in Australia today. Growing numbers of people are looking to change their lifestyle or career and with a success rate 2 ½ times that of a non-franchised business, franchising can offer the new investor an esta...
February 20th, 2006

Glasgow Franchise show, June 2-3, 2006: More than 60 of the UK's top brands will be on hand in Glasgow next week to participate in the British Franchise Exhibition. As the keystone of Scottish Franchise Week, which runs from 1 June to 7 June, the event aims to raise awareness of Britain's divers...
February 20th, 2006

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