Do you dream of being a franchise owner? Scope out this list of the most popular brands over the past decade — and how well their owners have done at repaying startup loans backed by the Small Business Administration.
Thiel’s Deals: The Best of What’s Around*…and Other Stuff
A new issues of Paul Thiel’s occasional blog is now available.
Republican Congressmen Fight for Inefficient Lightbulbs | Life’s Little Mysteries
Republican Congressmen are fighting to regain the right to use old-fashioned, extremely inefficient light bulbs that burn out.
HOW TO: Make a Great How-To Video | mashable.com
If a picture speaks a thousand words, then a video certainly adds a good few more on top of that. One area in which video is invaluable is the “how-to” instructional that takes a diagram, recipe, or list of steps and brings the topic to life.
Need a Loan? Ask the Boss | WSJ.com
Every year, business owner Jim Fab lends his 25 employees as much as $4,000 interest-free for personal expenses they can’t afford up front, ranging from down payments on homes and cars to funeral and legal fees. Most pay him back – eventually.
5 Truths That Lead to More Referrals | American Express OPEN Forum
Many businesses enjoy receiving referrals, but feel they come by mixing good work with chance mentions from satisfied customers.
Bullets at 1 Million Frames Per Second | Werner Mehl
Status of Fukushima Reactors | Nuclear and Industry Safety Agency (Japan)
Finding the best customers for your business | CNNMoney.com
Some clients aren’t worth the headaches. Advance vetting and precautions can spare you the pain.
Why Are Taxes Due On April 15? | Life’s Little Mysteries
It’s been said that nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes, but the day that taxes are due certainly isn’t set in stone. Although we’ve traditionally had to have our taxes stamped and in the mail by April 15 for more than 50 years, that wasn’t always the case.
