Franchises: your ride to success
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Figures from the International Franchise Association (IFA) of Washington, DC indicate that franchises contribute about $800 million in sales to the US retail industry sector. Franchises comprise more than a third of the market with an estimated number of more than 7 million individuals earning from the business. The business venture also offers a unique opportunity, especially for enterprising women, to earn and manage their own business at the same time. Franchises, such as the number 1-ranked Subway restaurants, offer business ownership and reliable quality standards to customers.
Publication Name: Women in Business
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7441
Year: 1997
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Success breeds success
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Sharon I. Trenary, a successful businesswoman and president of Colonial Chapter participated in the American Business Women's Assn.'s 'Leadership Advantage' workshop to enhance her team-building skills. During preparations for her organization's annual fund-raiser, she used the lessons she learned from the seminar to motivate her members and to encourage them to delegate their duties to other people. The fund-raiser, a golf tournament, proved to be a resounding success.
Publication Name: Women in Business
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7441
Year: 1995
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Join the club - an investment club
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Ray Raley, a partner responsible for equity marketing with Edward Jones, proposes four tips for a successful investment activity. Raley said people must invest every month but must practice the "buy and hold" philosophy. They must reinvest all dividends to allow the maximization of profits and purchase growth firms. They must also learn how to diversify by investing in various stocks to spread the risk and find other opportunities.
Publication Name: Women in Business
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7441
Year: 1997
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