Live Christmas Tree Vs. Fake Christmas Tree With the holidays fast approaching in this age of both environmental awareness and economic trouble, it is time again to debate the favorite family holiday tradition. Which to choose, a real Christmas tree or an artificial tree? Is the right choice to purchase an artificial tree and use it year after year, or go in search of the perfect living tree to be the centerpiece of our holiday decorating?...more
Attention Franchisors and Franchisees: A Successful Franchise Shouldn't Require Extraordinary Performance In the article I wrote several months ago entitled "UnderstandingWhy Franchisees Fail Will Help your Evaluation Process", my objective was to educate prospective franchisees and existing franchisors as to how to better relate to the factors that lead to franchisee failures. This article expands on one of these factors. An...more
If you"re looking for something original and interesting to do this Christmas, then quite a lot of bargains can be found. These days there are more and more ticket agencies that can provide cheap theatre tickets - London West End has a lot to offer and a whole variety of shows to suit different tastes.Depending on your preference, you might choose to see a London musical "" these range from some of the more famous, like Les Miserables or Disney"s The Lion King or some of the lesser known musicals like Jersey Boys or the new Million Dollar Quartet. Alternatively, you might wish to go and see one of the wonderful plays that London has on offer, from the long-running Mousetrap or 39 Steps, to one of the newer plays at venues like the Trafalgar Studios. Often ticket agencies will offer tickets at discounted prices, sometimes 50% off or 2 for 1 ticket deals. You have to look around online and find the best ticket prices. Remember to always book theatre tickets with an official agency. There are lots of websites selling tickets, but not all are genuine theatre ticket agencies. Always look out for ticket agents who are members of S.T.A.R., then you can be sure that your tickets are...more
Belize Tours: Where to Go, What to Do And How to Have Fun! Say hello to the life you want! A life that is fun, enjoyable and peaceful. Say hello to Belize paradise.Belize is the ultimate vacation destination. The country is in the middle of the blue and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and the preserved wild forests of Central America.Belize...more
Whether You're Selling or Buying a Franchise You Need to Consider an Important Fact In areas with higher than normal unemployment rates there is an impact on spending. This change on how and where people spend their money affects everything from durable goods to restaurants. In the case of necessary purchases the impact may be...more
Holidays to Sharjah Located nearly twenty kilometres, east of Dubai, Sharjah is a popular destination amongst tourists visiting Dubai. Many tourists see to it that they spend some time from their holidays in Sharjah. Having been accorded the honour of the ‘Cultural Capital of the Middle-East' by UNESCO in 1998, the city has done an exemplary job in preserving its cultural heritage best visible in the two dozen museums that dot the city's landscape. Some of the museums that are popular amongst tourists include: Sharjah Archaeological Museum, Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah Science Museum and Planetarium, Discovery Center, Sharjah Natural History Museum & the Islamic Museum. These museums are replete with antiques and memorabilia that date back to the ancient times and offer visitors unique insights into the city's history and tradition. The city of Sharjah is famous the world over for its lush green landscapes and some of its manicured parks are well worth a visit which include the Sharjah National Park, Al Majaz Park & Al Jazeira Park. All these parks offer facilities like fountains, swimming pools, waterfalls ...more
Shiny Brite Ornaments: The History of a Holiday Classic The invention of Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments was a result of World War II. Christmas trees adorned with sparkling glass balls were popular with Americans. Germany and Japan were the...more
Defining Sub-Franchising Once and For All As someone who has been in franchising for 35 years I've seen a number of changes especially in the area of franchise structures. These structures include area developers; master franchisors, regional...more
How Franchisors can Reach the Top Using 10 Building Blocks to Excellence Countless books and articles have been written about the franchise industry and that trend continues. Topics run the gamut from starting up a new franchise, to buying...more
The best way to find out which shows are coming up in London is to search online for a London theatre guide. There are lots of different websites that detail the latest musicals and plays in the West End, from ticket agencies, to online listings...more
How to Evaluate a Start-Up Franchise Company A lack of franchise history can make validating the performance of a start-up franchise program very difficult. If you're considering a start-up franchise engage the services of a qualified...more
Ways to Keep Your Timberland Boots As Good As New There is no doubt that different regions have different climate, temperature and weather. Just as the proverb goes, "Here the sun shines but there the rain showers," some place has wind deeply...more