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Getting sound nutritional information into the hands of consumers before they pick up their knife and fork is the recipe for healthy eating. Tha;s the thinking behind the United States Food and Drug Administratio-s (FDA) recent guidance to food providers. Since the 1980s, research shows a dramatic decline in American- daily physical activity. Lack of activity, combined with increased calories in our food supply and consumer consumption choices have made obesity one of Americ's top health crises. The FDA is offering food providers an...
Advertising is an essential part to any small business. Confined by small budgets and limited resources, advertisements must give you a good bang for your buck. However, small business owners need to remember that there are some important regulations that the advertisements need to follow. Business.gov and the Bureau of Consumer Protection under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have many resources to help small business navigate through the laws and regulations related to advertising. Additionally, every state has consumer...
Are you thinking about a used car dealership or auto business? Read on for a quick overview on how to start up - and the unique aspects of the auto business industry that requires extra attention. Once you narrow in on your concept, yo;ll begin to follow the same basics steps that any business, regardless of industry, does to legally begin a business. Read 10 Steps to Starting Up to better understand and navigate the key planning, financial and legal decisions involved in starting a business. Keep in mind that while these general...
For many small businesses, temporarily closing the doors is often less of a choice and more of a necessity. Whether you are closing for business or personal reasons, efficient planning will come in handy as you slow down your business activity, and again when yo;re ready to restart your business one day. Plan Your Timeline When temporarily closing your business, you will need to figure out a timeline. Are you planning to close for a few months, a few years, or indefinitely? The timeline is a crucial part of the checklist because it...
For many small businesses, temporarily closing the doors is often less of a choice and more of a necessity. Whether you are closing for business or personal reasons, efficient planning will come in handy as you slow down your business activity, and again when yo;re ready to restart your business one day. Plan Your Timeline When temporarily closing your business, you will need to figure out a timeline. Are you planning to close for a few months, a few years, or indefinitely? The timeline is a crucial part of the checklist because it...
An independent contractor (also known as a consultant or freelancer) does not regularly work for an employer, but instead performs work on a temporary or as required basis, according to their employment contract. If yo;re thinking of hiring an independent contractor here are some factors to consider: 1. Money matters One of the main reasons businesses outsource labor is to save money. It might not add up at first - independent contractors usually receive a higher hourly rate than an employee - but over time, employers usually see savings...
Street vendors - and NYC hot dog carts in particular - seem to have been around for ages. Recently, the mobile food movement has gained popularity and now street vendors are taking their business nationwide. Whether you plan to operate an ice cream truck, pretzel stand, or gourmet food truck, this guide will walk you through the must-know details of starting your mobile food business. For a crash-course on mobile food businesses, read these articles from Business.gov: Becoming a Street Vendor; Where Do I Start? How to Start a Food...
Street vendors - and NYC hot dog carts in particular - seem to have been around for ages. Recently, the mobile food movement has gained popularity and now street vendors are taking their business nationwide. Whether you plan to operate an ice cream truck, pretzel stand, or gourmet food truck, this guide will walk you through the must-know details of starting your mobile food business. For a crash-course on mobile food businesses, read these articles from Business.gov: Becoming a Street Vendor; Where Do I Start? How to Start a Food...
How do you open a franchise? Is buying a franchise the same as owning your own business? How do you know that a franchise will be profitable? Since the Community launched in 2009, members have posted questions and concerns like these about franchises. For this reason, w;ve created this-ultimate guid- as a go-to resource to help you assess franchising opportunities. Opening a franchise can be different than starting your own business. Below, we have pulled together some of our business articles related to specifically to franchising....
How do you open a franchise? Is buying a franchise the same as owning your own business? How do you know that a franchise will be profitable? Since the Community launched in 2009, members have posted questions and concerns like these about franchises. For this reason, w;ve created this-ultimate guid- as a go-to resource to help you assess franchising opportunities. Opening a franchise can be different than starting your own business. Below, we have pulled together some of our business articles related to specifically to franchising....
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by sarahmillican, Community Moderator on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 06:22