Future Trends: 2012 Online Marketing & Technology Predictions
What does 2012 hold in store for online marketing? The acceleration of innovation in online technologies and the ways we can discover, consume and engage with information can be a challenge to keep up with. But as digital marketers that are more than shiny object opportunists, seeing future trends is exactly what we need to do in order to anticipate our place in the digital universe. It’s not just about where you can sell stuff to people right now, but next month, next year, 5, 10 or...
Read MoreWhat is the Best Business to Start Now?
Are you looking to start a business today? Bob Voss at AllBusiness.com advises that you study the current social trends. What target markets are rapidly and steadily growing? You should also have a competitive edge over other similar businesses. Previous experience and know-how in that industry are also advantages if you don’t want shaky surprises.“What is the best business to start right now?”The meaning behind this question is clear. The person asking the...
Read MoreMarriott Lodging Management, Franchising & Timeshare Business
Chairman and chief executive officer of Marriott International, J.W. Marriott, Jr., announced the spin-off of its vacation ownership business, the Marriott Vacations Worldwide, as reported at PRNewswire.com. He is optimistic about the continuous global growth of Marriott International in the hospitality industry. Marriott International had been serving guests in more than 70 countries through its signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and...
Read MorePresident Obama’s Commitment to Hire Veterans
Franchise.org reports that the current rate of veteran unemployment is at 12% and will drop with the signing of the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 by President Obama on November 21 at the White House. The new law encourages businesses to hire veterans by granting tax credits to these employers. The IFA thanked the President, First Lady and Congress for giving veterans the chance to be prime movers of the American economy.Franchise business leaders and IFA President & CEO...
Read MoreHow to Protect your Franchise Brand
Your franchise brand can be its most single valuable asset. It takes years to build a reputation and a name that is identified with your business. AllBusiness.com has provided some tips on protecting your franchise brand.What does all this mean for your franchise brand? A strong business brand is particularly important in a franchised network of businesses because it is the singular symbol and the common identity used to identify independently owned franchises to the public as...
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