"The thing that franchising is" as you say. A franchise is NOT a business of "your own" and even the SBA Advocacy Committee tells our Federal Trade Commission that a franchisee is NOT an entrepreneur and really doesn't own a business of his own. It is the franchisor who is the entrepreneur and the franchisee is merely a resource of the franchisor. If there are no profits, the franchisee is an indentured servant of the franchisor or a financially dead victim. I have thought about it, and I thihttp://www.bluemaumau.org/paris_i_chose_fr...

How to inspire your people to higher levels of performance, productivity and profitability. Don't ask 'What do I have to do to become an inspirational leader?' That's the wrong question. It's better to ask instead 'What do I have to stop doing?' The Seven Failings Blog offers a simple message and a twist on traditional leadership newsletters. Stop trying to inspire your people,' says author and business school professor Steven Sonsino. 'Just stop demotivating them.'http://www.fastcompany.com/profile-blog/7-...

Irish tech firm wins £22m sterling NHS contract 25.03.2008 Dublin-based company IB Solutions has won a £22m sterling (€28.2m) contract with the UKÂ's NHS (National Health Service) to host its Oracle financial and purchasing applications for a further five years.http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.n...

Over at the Wii Shop gamers will find two new games courtesy of this week’s Wii-kly Update. While you’re waiting for the big finish of the final four, get your own game on with the classic Namco title for the Genisis, Powerball. This American football, rugby hybrid will keep you and a buddy busy while you wait. If you’re not into sports, check out the King’s Knight adventure game, originally for the NES. This top down shooter from Square will bring out the hero in you. Get the full details ohttp://news.filefront.com/powerball-kings-...