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Is Franchising Right For You?

Money is at stake and risks are involved, but careful calculation, research, and preparedness can help ensure a positive outcome. Here are a few things you want to keep in mind before making a commitment to a franchisor.

Obama Promotes Tax Cuts Against Backdrop of Protests

Obama Promotes Tax Cuts Against Backdrop of Protests

President Barack Obama marked this year’s tax filing deadline at a White House event to promote the tax cuts included in the stimulus bill. While the president addressed reporters in the Old Executive Office Building, a few hundred protestors across the street braved pouring rain and slippery mud to participate in one of the many tea party protests taking place around the country. “We’ve passed a broad and sweeping tax cut for 95% of American workers. This tax cut was a core focus of my campaign, it was a core component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and it is the most progressive tax cut in American history,” Obama said. “And, starting April 1st, Americans saw this tax cut in the extra money that they took home with each paycheck.”

Big Companies Helping Small Businesses With Financing And Other Services

Necole Parker spent 14 years establishing her reputation in the construction and project management industry. She used innovative approaches and applied sound business principles in her posts at top Washington, D.C., area construction and architecture firms. In 2006, she started The ELOCEN Group, incorporating it the following year while holding down a full-time job. A full-service program and project management firm, The ELOCEN Group provides client workflow process solutions within the federal, state, local, and commercial sectors. Its core areas of expertise are construction management, interior design, information technology, facilities and logistics, and healthcare.

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