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New Corporate office in Los Angeles California
It is a beautiful day here at Social Sculpting. We are just putting the finishing touches on our new Corporate office in Downtown Los Angeles California. We want to say thank you to all of our clients for working with us, believing in us, and growing with us. Here is to the future. Cheers.
read moreIn office Marketing Video for Looterang
Social Sculpting recently spent some time at the Looterang Office today putting this together for their online marketing campaign.
read moreNew Client, Introducing Looterang
We just teamed up with Looterang, and now we want to tell you about them! Looterang Unmoved by the allure of exfoliation, we had grown tired of receiving daily email offers at 7 A.M. for facial treatments at resort spas. We were embarrassed, too, by the smirks from waiters when we pulled out eight-and-a-half-by-eleven printed coupons when we were on dates with our now ex-girlfriends. We were also totally bored with the Groundhog Day moment every weekday at noon, when we pondered our lunch options before heading to the same old sandwich shop...
read moreFuture 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 more out. That’s why I think the concept of...
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 question is looking for the perfect business...
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 Autograph Collection and AC by Marriott.Since its...
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 joined President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama,...
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 one organization. The products and services...
read moreRestaurant Chains Offer Incentives for Franchisees
Restaurant chains like Popeye, KFC, Firehouse Subs and Rally’s Burger have stepped up incentive programs to lure franchisees to take the risk and open their own businesses, as reported in the Los Angeles Times. Popeyes offers to waive its $30,000 franchise fee for new owners and lowered royalty fees from 5% of revenue to 2% for the first year. But franchisees are advised to take caution as success will take time.Fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has 75 restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties,...
read moreVarious Groups Ask Congress for More SBA Funding
Several groups that include the banking sector and business organizations have written to Congress to ask for more funding for the Small Business Administration, reports Portfolio.com. But it seems Congress will retain the current figure of $1.4 billion compared to $2.6 billion during the same period a year earlier. The former are hoping that the lawmakers at least restore the available loans to the amount of the previous year.More than 20 business groups urged Congress today to increase funding for the Small Business...
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