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We’ve got some exciting news about two of our best pet franchises. Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow is celebrating the addition of 12 new franchises in the last six months. This is a top new pet franchise concept and it’s great to see it experiencing growth.

Also, Bark Busters have published some useful guidelines for looking after your pet during the back to school season. They include sage advice like providing it with home toys and showing it less attention in the run-up to the first day of school.

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In this week’s Franchise Update, we are reporting on a top new entrepreneur blog as well as changes in tax law which will benefit small business owners.

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The New York Times have begun publishing a regular blog entitled “You’re The Boss”. The blog explores issues facing entrepreneurs today and especially looks at the current economic crisis and ways in which entrepreneurs can run their businesses to their best possible potential in order to keep their businesses turning a profit during turbulent economic times.

The IRS have failed to win a court action to limit the amount of tax deductions claimed by investors in small businesses. The findings could have implications for small business owners across all sectors of business in the US. The court ruling specifically affects  investors in limited-liability companies and limited-liability partnerships and could benefit individuals who work in several businesses. With this ruling, losses from two businesses could offset salary or investment income earned by both.

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In this week’s episode of Franchise Update, we are focusing on a franchise which is really making a difference and hopeful news from the Small Business Administration.
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The HealthStore Foundation have created an exciting franchise opportunity, which is helping people in developing countries both start up their own business and also provide quality and affordable health care. People in countries such as Kenya, can set up Children and Family Wellness Clinics which offer the local population top healthcare and quality drugs at an affordable price. Visit the Health Store website to find out more or to make a donation. The Small Business Administration has reported an increase in the amount of loans available to small businesses. 35 % of the Administration’s 7a loans approved in February of this year were sold on the secondary market, which is up from 24% in January. To find out more visit the SBA website, or to find out more about SBA approved franchises visit our SBA franchise directory. Keep Watching!

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In this week’s installment, Franchise Direct’s Lillie Burroughs reports on the publication of Franchise Direct’s exclusive report on the coffee franchise industry. Lillie also reports on Small Business expert Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, who has spoken about how she believes that the economic recession will encourage individuals to start their own businesses. Franchise Direct is dedicated to providing quality information on franchise opportunities and also franchise advice on investing in a franchise opportunity. Keep Watching!

Franchise Direct has started a news video series, featuring up to date news stories from the franchise business and entrepreneurship community.

The series aims to provide viewers with informative news pieces about developments in the entrepreneurship community as well as news stories from franchises.

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In the first episode of Franchise Update, Franchise Direct’s Lillie Burroughs brings you news from Nutrition Zone who have just announced the opening of new store in Chula Vista, California. This episode also covers details of upcoming IFA seminars, which are available on our franchise seminars calendar. These seminars offer individuals the valuable opportunity to meet franchisors to discuss franchise opportunities available. Keep Watching!