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For 20 years Retex has offered free membership and served as an intermediary for the retail industry, saving its members over 100 million dollars by lowering costs through high-volume buying and rebates. Now, Retex has formed a strategic partnership with SampleSecure.com in order to offer Retail Marketing Support Services, including Mystery Shopping, Merchandising, Event Marketing and Demonstrations, as well as online ordering and program management, at an incredibly reduced rate to its... Read Full Story

The Science of Getting Rich is a timeless classic written in 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles. It is a bold title for a book and suggests that getting rich is a predictable outcome if one can master the principles outlined in the book. Here is how Wallace D. Wattles puts it in his own words, "The ownership of money and property comes as a result of doing things in a certain way. Those who do things in this certain way, whether on purpose or accidentally, get rich. Those who do not do things in... Read Full Story

All the people who say you need a business plan are just simply crazy. After all, everything you've read up 'til now suggests all you need is a website, some good keywords, link partners and you are good to go. Oh yeah, not to mention resale rights and paypal. Let me explain why they are right . Waste of Time. Creating a business plan is a complete waste of time. The only thing you could possibly hope to accomplish is a clear vision of what your goals are and how you plan to get there. Don't... Read Full Story

Every time we participate in a focus group, opinion poll, telephone audit, or online survey, send a rebate card with comments by postal mail, or fill out a comment card at a restaurant, we are participating in market research. Mystery shopping is one of the most widely used market research tools used to evaluate customer service, quality, compliance, loyalty, and other issues. This is most widely observed in the hospitality industry. Almost every hotelier and restaurant, whether fine dining... Read Full Story

For 20 years Retex has offered free membership and served as an intermediary for the retail industry, saving its members over 100 million dollars by lowering costs through high-volume buying and rebates. Now, Retex has formed a strategic partnership with SampleSecure.com in order to offer Retail Marketing Support Services, including Mystery Shopping, Merchandising, Event Marketing and Demonstrations, as well as online ordering and program management, at an incredibly reduced rate to its... Read Full Story

Hi Bloggerland, I have an exciting gift for you that will have a big impact on your business. Just go here to pick up this Free online software program that is made specifically for people with a Home Party business. It helps you keep track of all your parties, your contacts, expenses and income (in a secure site), plus a whole lot more. In addition, there is an opportunity provided for you to stay at home and earn extra cash in the form of commissions. Enjoy Ya'll... Read Full Story

After speculators betting on oil futures pulled out of the market in a mini downward plunge recently, they’re piling back into the market, pushing the oil price up to a record high. Todays leading prices, for New York sweet crude and Brent crude were finishing at all time highs well over the hundred dollar a barrel price. Does this mean we are heading for $200 a barrel? Well apparently so, given the endless demand from China for all raw resources going. Even a recession in the unemployment... Read Full Story

Continuing the series of interviews with online business owners we meet Sarah Williams, owner of slogan babywear company, Bibble Dribble. Why I started a website I decided to set up my own website because I wanted to show off the many designs my partner and I were constantly coming up with for baby clothing. It was one day when we were talking about setting up a business that I knew we had to go for it – what’s there to lose? Starting any new business seemed a bit daunting but I was... Read Full Story

As an accredited business member of the Phoenix BBB, the Academy of Cinema and Television is letting all current and future students and their parents know the school manages its operations honestly, fairly and with integrity. The Academy of Cinema and Television is proud of its relationship with the Phoenix BBB as it sets the school apart from other professional business organizations because member companies must earn the right to belong to the BBB. Membership approval is not a rubber... Read Full Story

Executives at well known UK retailer Marks & Spencer must have wondered what they had done to deserve this when they received a claim from a shopper who said he had slipped over on a grape and injured himself. Alexander Martin-Sklan, a 55 year old accountant claims he tore a tendon in his leg when he slipped as he was leaving his local M&S store in north London. Upon examining his shoe he found the squashed remains of a grape, so, putting two and two together, decided that the grape caused... Read Full Story