Business & Finance Feature

• 2012 Business Forecast
…From the pages of South Jersey Biz…
Europe’s debt crisis, potential Congressional gridlocks and the upcoming presidential election all threaten to throw a wrench into 2012’s business forecast. Even without consideration of these wild cards, though, most agree the local business landscape still thirsts for reawakening. So what are South Jersey’s business minds planning to do to get back on the right track?

• Ready and Able
…From the pages of South Jersey Biz…
Local companies are finding that workers with disabilities can be valuable additions to their staff.
In her nearly 10 years working as an associate greeter at Walmart in Cherry Hill, Ingrid Foster has called in sick just twice. She wants her employer to recognize her for her strengths, like her enthusiasm and near-perfect attendance, rather than the wheelchair she comes to work in every day.

• Is Franchising in your Future?
…From the pages of South Jersey Biz…
With the right team behind you and knowing how to pick the best franchisee and location, it just might be a smart way to expand your business.
As South Jersey slowly emerges from the recession, an increasing number of local entrepreneurs may be devising a long-term growth plan for their business, which could include the idea of franchising. While some business owners might be hesitant at the idea of entrusting someone else with the company reins, in some cases, franchising can help a single South Jersey-based business venture flourish into a household name.

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