Articles, tagged with "department of commerce", page 3

Idaho Eb - 5 Regional Center Hopes to Attract $50m in Foreign Funds

There is an Idaho company that hopes to change the way startups and growing businesses in that state can acquire financing since the state has been granted Federal approval as an "EB-5 Regional Center". Invest Idaho LLC, formerly known as I-Cubed, join... Read >
Author: Joe Sloboda

Keeping Your Scrapbook Safe

Scrap booking is designed to keep families connected, recall past events, and to clear up clutter. Since 1998, millions of dollars were spent on materials to make scrapbooks. Since scrapbooks are popular, stores across the world are opening up shops. At t... Read >
Author: Mac Gay

Franchise Opportunities For the Right Person

Looking to live the dream of being your own boss? One of the safest and easiest ways to go about it is to look at franchise opportunities. The US Department of Commerce's statistics say that 95% of franchises are still in business after 5 years, making ... Read >
Author: Robert Melillo

Analysis on US online advertising for first three quarters for 2009

US online advertising revenues reached almost $5.5billion for the third quarter of 2009, according to the IAB internet advertising revenue report. It representing an improvement of 1.7percentage from Q2'2009 and declined by 5.4percentage same period in la... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson

Thinking Globally Acting Locally-ITC Commercial Services

ITC is a trade promotion unit that provides various services of high market standards. The promotion of Trade events of (Business to Business) B2B and (Business to Consumer) B2C grade are involved. The association serves to promote market development, dev... Read >
Author: thomasgalvin

What is the USPTO?

The USPTO was established by Congress. On the government's behalf, this office issues patents. In 1802, the Superintendent of Patents was in charge in issuing patents. And in 1836, the Patent Office reorganized because of come revisions in patent laws and... Read >
Author: Chet Lawrence

The Nuts and Bolts of the USPTO

You might have heard a couple of times the words patent and trademark. Though you have a vague idea of its relation to commercial products and to your favorite icon, you may have not wholly grasped what it really is and who has the authority to grant trad... Read >
Author: Chet Lawrence

Federal Regulations in Alaska Fishing: An Example for Future Federal Environmental Efforts?

In the last 20 years, the environment has become a huge political issue around the world. Politicians, scientists, industrialists and private citizens seem to be constantly discussing issues like global warming, alternative energy sources and pollution. ... Read >
Author: Allie Moxley

Franchise Consultant Ken Hollowell

Franchises Tops $2 TrillionKen Hollowell, Founder, President/CEO of Profran Consultants is one of the nations leading franchise specialists. Ken also aids business owners in paying for their enterprises thru private placement offerings. never before in ... Read >
Author: Alexis Head

What is Franchising

The Success of FranchisingThe Success of FranchisingNever before in the history of marketing has a method been more successful for business owners to expand than in franchising. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, franchising has a failure rate ... Read >
Author: Toby Owens

Investing in a Franchise

Your Rights as a Franchisee11 Things You Need To Know About Buying A Franchise Know Your Rights as a Potential FranchiseeBefore you begin to investigate the possibilities of purchasing a franchise it might be important to you to know that you have rights.... Read >
Author: Toby Owens

Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite

Sleep Tight, Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite!Back in the early to mid nineteen hundreds, parents would often use this expression when tucking their children into bed. They weren't trying to be cute, they meant it! Bedbugs were originally brought to the United ... Read >
Author: Ted Clark

YoY Retail E-Commerce Spending Seizes Negative Growth

US retail e-commerce spending in Q1-2009 recovered from 3 percent negative growth YoY when compared to Q4-2008. According to ComScore, retail e-commerce sales remained flat when compared to Q1-2008, as they recovered slightly from the immediate previous q... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson

How Can Consumers Shop Smart in 2009?

There's good news and bad news for retailers and shoppers, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The bad news is that retail sales are down since the same time last year by about 13 percent, but the good news is that the numbers are up since Ja... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Still Searching for that Million Dollar Business Idea?

The idea of starting a business is alluring to so many people. There is the vision of wealth, providing opportunities and security. Also there is pride and purpose- knowing what you're doing is for you and your family. And of course, one of the most ... Read >
Author: David Mickelson

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