Shopping malls attract small firms

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Regional and specialty malls can offer retailers high traffic and entrepreneur-assistance programs. The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, offers an assistance program that helps entrepreneurs decide if their businesses are suited to the demands of the regional mall.

Nonresidential building operators, Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores, Marketing, Specialty stores, Shopping centers, Mall of America

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Is there a franchise in your future?

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Conversion franchises offer independent business people the opportunity to focus on sales and products. Conversion also includes switching franchises or leaving a franchise to become independent. Several entrepreneurs describe their experiences with franchising.

Personal narratives, Franchises, Exclusive dealing agreements

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Extend your reach by catalog sales

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Jo-Von Tucker, who sells seafood dinners, says businesses need unique products and services to sell through a catalog. The initial outlay is expensive, but catalog-selling provides more innovative and individual service.

Usage, Economic aspects, Statistics, Mail-order industry, Mail order business, Direct Marketing Association, Catalogs

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