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Franchising Your Mailbox Might Put The USPS Out Of Business

As far as the current regulations go.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 11th, 2019

Curtis Grace and Keith Washington"s friendship grounded their Biggby Coffee business

Curtis Grace and Keith Washington each had their own aspirations in the business field but had not seriously considered a joint venture until, on a whim, they attended a franchising expo......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 2nd, 2024

Amazon exec Dave Clark pushed USPS to install mailbox now at center of union election controversy

Amazon lobbied top USPS officials to set up the.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 18th, 2021

Amazon reportedly pushed USPS to install a mailbox outside its Alabama warehouse, a move the union could use to challenge the outcome of the vote

The union said the mailbox could make it seem as if Amazon itself would directly see the ballots - a move that could deter employees from voting. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Get.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 8th, 2021

Amazon reportedly pushed the USPS to install a mailbox outside its Alabama warehouse, a move the union could use to challenge the outcome of the vote

The union argued the mailbox could make it seem as if Amazon itself would directly see the ballots - a move that could deter employees from voting. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Amazon pushed the USPS.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 8th, 2021

Column: Stop saying the USPS should be "run like a business." It"s not a business

The basic flaw in discussions about the Postal Service is the idea that it's a business. It's anything but. The basic flaw in discussions about the Postal Service is the idea that it's a business. It's anything but......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMar 26th, 2021

Column: Stop saying the USPS should be "run like a business." It"s not a "business"

The basic flaw in discussions about the Postal Service is the idea that it's a business. It's anything but. The basic flaw in discussions about the Postal Service is the idea that it's a business. It's anything but......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMar 24th, 2021

Amazon reportedly told workers to "Vote NO" in a historic union election and to drop ballots in a USPS mailbox that recently appeared at their Alabama warehouse

Amazon workers told Vice they feel higher-ups directed them to mail ballots at the mailbox to "monitor us and gauge how many .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 24th, 2021

5 Minutes With ... Neil Newcomb, CEO of Kelly’s Roast Beef Franchising

Neil Newcomb had an unplanned start in the restaurant business as a teen working for a diner his dad opened. As it grew and they began selling franchises, he wor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 28th, 2020

My View: 12 franchising lessons learned in 12 months

A Scottsdale franchise owner has 12 musings to help inspire other franchise owners after successfully finishing her first 12 months in business......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 20th, 2019

UPS enters flat-rate pricing battle with FedEx, USPS

UPS has entered the flat-rate pricing battle with the United States Postal Service and FedEx. United Parcel Service Inc. debuted a new "predictable flat rate shipping option," dubbed UPS Simple Rate, that gives small- and medium-sized business cust.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 11th, 2019

To franchise or not: Here is where Buffalo ranks among U.S. cities

Buffalo sits just about in the middle of the pack of U.S. cities when it comes to franchising a business. That is according to a recent LendingTree report. The data provided in the study comes from the Census Bureau, where businesses classified the.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 5th, 2019

Where Sacramento ranks among places with the most franchises

Sacramento is among the nation's top 25 metro areas where franchising is most popular, according to a recent report by LendingTree.  “A lot of people think about doing franchises as an easier way to get into business ownership,” said Derek.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 21st, 2019

DFW CEO’s 700-plus franchised locations expand the dream of owning a business

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International Inc., has a passion for franchising and loves the opportunity her Carrollton-based company gives franchisees......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 24th, 2019

Risky business or not? Why franchising makes more sense than you think

Savvy entrepreneurs seek out franchising opportunities for many compelling reasons. At the top of the list is the desire to own a company without the groundwork required to run a single-owner operated business. Entrepreneurs troubled by the unknowns of.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 20th, 2019

TPG Growth To Buy Gym Chain Crunch Fitness

TPG Growth will acquire Crunch Fitness for an undisclosed amount. The transaction includes Crunch’s company-owned “Signature” facilities, as well as its global franchising business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJul 1st, 2019

What Small Businesses Should Know About President Trump"s USPS Executive Order

The USPS Task Force puts profitability in question but needs to acknowledge the role it plays in small business growth, rural access and job creation......»»

Category: topSource: incApr 24th, 2018

Trump Is Investigating the Postal Service Because of Amazon. Here"s What It Could Mean For Your Business

Trump's investigation Into the USPS could affect more than just Amazon......»»

Category: topSource: incApr 13th, 2018

President Trump’s ‘Post Office Scam’ Feud With Amazon Just Got Hotter

Trump ordered the creation of a task force to review business practices at the USPS. President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a task fo.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneApr 13th, 2018

4 Vital Questions to Ask Before Franchising Your Company

Franchise businesses have evolved and the model is alive and well. If you are thinking of franchising your business, ask yourself these 4 questions first......»»

Category: topSource: incMay 1st, 2018

Local business owners charged with swindling USPS of $16 million

Three Chicago business owners are being charged with swindling the U.S. Postal Service of at least $16 million.   Yogesh Patel, Arvind Lakkamsani and David Gargano were each charged with one count of mail fraud and could face up to 20 years in pr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 26th, 2018