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Early Music Streaming Service Grooveshark Shuts Down to Settle Infringement

by Reuters • May 1, 2015 • 0 Comments

So ends a four-year legal battle with major record companies.

Small companies fail to see value in having business plan

by Successful IBO • May 1, 2015 • 0 Comments

As many as 29 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises don’t have a business plan in place, research finds.

This Franchising Couple Found a Sports Company That Fits Them to a T

by Jacqueline Nochisaki • May 1, 2015 • 0 Comments

How to Be a Successful Mom Entrepreneur

by Holly - The Work at Home Woman • May 1, 2015 • 0 Comments

By Holly Reisem Hanna Have you ever wondered why some people succeed in their business, while others continually struggle? I’ll let you in on a little secret. It has nothing to do with a college degree, how high your IQ score is, or even how much money you have to invest in your business. In […]

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Avon Posts Earnings Miss on Weakening Domestic Sales

by mallen@directsellingnews.com • April 30, 2015 • 0 Comments

Avon Products Inc. (AVP—NYSE) posted first quarter results on Thursday amid reports the company is considering a sale of its North American business. Earnings fell below Wall Street estimates as domestic revenue continued to decline and the strong dollar overshadowed growth in foreign markets.

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Baltimore riot damage adds burden to small businesses

by Successful IBO • April 30, 2015 • 0 Comments

Richard Sung Kang’s American dream came crashing down in a shower of broken glass.

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Fee proposed on rail cars that haul oil, other flammables

by Successful IBO • April 30, 2015 • 0 Comments

U.S. senators from six states on Thursday proposed that the government charge companies a special fee to ship oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids in older railroad tank cars that have been involved in fiery explosions.

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How Retailers Are Adjusting Their Playbooks to Get Your Cash

by Krystina Gustafson • April 30, 2015 • 0 Comments

Whether it’s a short-term strategy such as better-targeted emails, or a long-term bet on delivering better customer service to shoppers, here’s how retailers aim to be less focused on price slashing.