Wall Street Squeezes Main Street Owners

Don Sniegowski — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:20:24 -0700

NEW YORK CITY (Blue MauMau) - In the aftermath of Congress approving an $840 billion bailout package last Thursday to salvage the financial crisis, experts are still saying that the woes of Wall Street and failing banks will have a profound impact on small business owners.

Australian Joint Parliamentary Hearings Moves To Second Stage

Deanne de Leeuw — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:06:39 -0700

CANBERRA, Aus. (Blue MauMau) - The Australian Joint Standing Committee for Corporations and Financial Services have begun posting the submissions received into their Inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct on their website.

Presidential Candidates Face Off on Small Biz Questions

Mr. Blue MauMau — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:39:45 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC (Blue MauMau) — In an exclusive to the International Franchise Association's magazine Franchising World, Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain outline their views on issues important to small business.

Franchise Growth Threatened, Congress Urged to Act on Bailout

Don Sniegowski — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:41:28 -0700

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Blue MauMau) - A franchise trade association as well as small business leaders are increasingly vocal in urging Congress to approve a bailout plan for the financial markets in hopes of bringing stability to the franchise industry. Others urge caution.

Entrepreneur Sues Former Editorial Director for Stealing Ranking Concept

Janet Sparks — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:19:10 -0700

IRVINE, Calif. (Blue MauMau) - On Wednesday Entrepreneur Media, Inc. (EMI) filed a lawsuit alleging its former editorial director stole confidential information regarding the magazine's Franchise 500 ranking concept after she voluntarily left the company in April 2008.

Francorp Announces Layoffs after Missing Payroll on Friday

Janet Sparks — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:45:58 -0700

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (Blue MauMau) - According to undisclosed sources, Francorp International announced major layoffs this morning of key personnel after failing to meet payroll last Friday.

Washington Trade Lobbyist Warns Against Changing Australian Franchise Law

Don Sniegowski — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:07:15 -0700

WASHINGTON D.C. (Blue MauMau) – The International Franchise Association (IFA), a Washington, DC-based lobbying group representing mainly franchisors, is actively working to apply political pressure to the Australian parliament.

Francorp Attorneys Walk Out over Illegal Practice of Law

Janet Sparks — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:18:58 -0700

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (BlueMauMau) - According to undisclosed sources, two of three Francorp attorneys have resigned from their positions, leaving a gaping hole in the legal division of franchising’s most renowned, yet controversial, consulting firm.

McCain vs. Obama on Small Business Issues

Don Sniegowski — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:40:53 -0700

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Blue MauMau) - With 54 days left until the general election, this journal takes an initial look at Republican and Democratic presidential candidates and what policies each advocates to benefit small business owners, a category that most of the nation's franchised establishments fall under.

Australian MP Lashes 'Criminal Banks' and 'Useless Regulator'

Cee B — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:47:45 -0700

CANBERRA, Australia (Blue MauMau) - Joanna Gash (LP), a member of parliament representing Gilmore, New South Wales, condemned in federal parliament on Monday criminal collusion between Australia's banks and franchisors that wipe out franchisees.