Article Contributed By HRM Business Practices and Notes Close to a half a million Americans are losing their jobs since the last quarter of 2008 when the financial crisis hit the U.S. and swept the entire globe. While economists conclude that we have already seen and felt the worst of the recession, and basic economic indicators [...]

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Franchise Direct’s exclusive list of the Top 100 Global Franchises provides an interesting look at the franchise industry in 2009. These exclusive rankings show that franchising is looking to international markets to grow during the downturn in the American economy. It also highlights the unique success of franchises started by women on an international level, [...]

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Interesting in starting a business with unlimited earning potential? Maybe you should consider becoming an independent insurance agent. If you start this type of business, you’ll need to earn licensure specific to the state where you plan to work and for the types of insurance you want to represent. You can then go to work [...]

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Are you interested in starting a personal training business? If you have a passion for fitness and want to help other people improve their health and overall well being, this just might be the perfect small business idea for you to launch. You may be able to lease space in a health club or other [...]

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Author Contributed by CareerAlley Sales are down in just about every industry and in many cases, sales jobs have followed. Looking at the trends, the number of sales jobs posted has not really decreased that much. Of course, much depends on the industry you are in and how that industry has performed. As an example, compare car [...]

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