After 40 years in business, Jenny Craig’s weight-loss chain has announced it is closing down in the US, Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world. Reports of the chain’s demise first emerged last week, when the chain was scrambling to come up with cash to cover a looming debt payment, and warning staff … Read More “Jenny Craig bankrupt, will close down business in US and Canada” »
business Shareholders of Onex Corp. have approved a change to its multiple-voting shares that will allow Gerry Schwartz to retain voting control of the company for another three years even as he officially steps down as chief executive. Schwartz will maintain voting control of the company he has led for 40 years until at least … Read More “Onex shareholders approve the plan to replace Gerry Schwartz as CEO” »
Do you have an idea for a brilliant business but don’t know how to bring that vision to life? With the Downtown Trenton Business Plan competition, you can! Downtown Trenton is thriving, with many businesses covering any shopper’s needs. From delicious restaurants to bookstores, clothing shops, and more, our community is bustling with entrepreneurs bringing … Read More “Bring Your Ideas to Life with the Downtown Trenton Business Plan Competition” »
PRESS RELEASE Published May 14, 2023 Over-reliance on either organic or paid marketing can lead to missed opportunities and ineffective results. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2023 / Zib Digital, a premier digital marketing agency, highlights the importance of finding the right balance between organic and paid marketing to achieve sustainable business … Read More “Experts on Finding the Right Balance Between Organic and Paid Marketing to Drive Sustainable Business Growth” »
I am one of the co-founders of handy.com, an “Uber” for cleaning company that went on to raise over 100 million dollars from renowned investors such as Highland Capital Partners and General Catalyst and got acquired by Angie’s List in 2018. Here’s what I learned from co-founding handy.com. Choose your partners wisely. My business partners … Read More “What I learned co-founding venture-backed handy.com” »
The Bank of Canada is wading into the fraught and controversial world of digital currencies, launching public consultations this week into how Canadians might use a digital dollar. “We’ve been researching a digital dollar for quite a while now,” said Carolyn Rogers, the senior deputy governor of the central bank. “And we’re at a point … Read More “Does Canada really need a digital loonie?” »
You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a franchise, you’ll need to write a thorough business plan before moving forward. A business plan is a detailed document that describes how … Read More “How to Write a Business Plan for Your Franchise” »
“No one is free when others are oppressed.” ~Author Unknown The recent horrific murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others that have died or been discriminated against for being black over the past 400 years; has us face the hard truths about our society, race, inequality, and our own values right … Read More “Our Invisible Choices Made Visible” »
