Ready-to-run businesses are an attractive option for entrepreneurs
By Kylie Blanchard, Clearwater Communications
With a presence in almost every business sector, franchise businesses play an important role in the success of Bismarck-Mandan and provide set business models for investors eager to find a niche in the growing community.
Often, franchisors grant independent operators the right to distribute a set of products, techniques and trademarks for a percentage of gross monthly sales and a royalty fee. In addition, franchisors commonly off er additional support in the line of advertising, training and other essential business …
The Celebrate Bismarck-Mandan awards program will be held on Aug, 10, 2010. Nominations are being sought for the following awards. A complete list of award rules and criteria can be found online at www. bismarckmandan.com. The deadline to submit nominations is May 1.
Mike Fink Award for Steady Growth & Profitability
The candidate must:be a member of the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber have been in business at least five years in the areahave experienced growth in number of employees have grown revenue by an average of 20 percent total during the last three …
Junior Achievement (JA) is making the workbooks from its recent Financial Fitness Seminar available for purchase. The workbooks, which were created and donated by Capital Credit Union, include money tips, budget worksheets, retirement worksheets and record keeper forms.
“The workbooks make an excellent gift for young graduates or children that are now out on their own,” says Sally Paulson, JA director. “They’re also excellent ways for any adult to gauge, document and route their financial scenario.”
The books are $10 and may be purchased by calling 223-5660 or e-mailing spaulson@bismarckmandan. com.
