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How the appeal of the Champions League makes soccer a global financial force

5/20/2013

  • SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Finance

When this year’s UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund kicks off Saturday, it will be the culmination of a months-long tournament among Europe's top soccer clubs. B… Read More

A theatrical pickpocket's advice for sales success

Scandals, health care could cause trouble for Democrats in 2014

White House tries Teflon defense

How to minimize costs tied to hiring mistakes

Small Business »

Baskin-Robbins to launch mobile app for online cake orders

5/20/2013

  • QSRWeb.com

Baskin-Robbins is planning to develop a mobile application that will streamline the online ordering process for ice cream cakes. The company also announced a partnership with Jel Sert to launch a line… Read More

Franchises offer resources and support to entrepreneurs

Searching for users for an iPhone app

Employers consider skinny benefit plans to avoid ACA penalties

Sculptor recreates Renaissance food portraits

Manufacturing News »

Senate immigration bill gains opposition from 2 union groups

5/20/2013

  • New York Times (tiered subscription model), The

Two union groups representing about 20,000 workers from the Department of Homeland Security plan to oppose the Senate bill on immigration, citing public safety concerns. In a letter to Congress, Chris… Read More

How to select a hedge trimmer that suits your needs

Column: Chances for Maine ethanol gasoline ban are improving

12 Deere dealerships in southern Minn. consolidate under one company

Fertilize now for healthy grass in summer

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