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Centerville firm running scam, suit claims
"Immediate Cash Flow! Incredible Return on Investment! The Perfect Home Based Business!" proclaims Universal Advertising Inc. of Centerville in promoting its franchises.
"Bogus business opportunity," responds the Federal Trade Commission.
"Lacking a reasonable basis for each claim," adds the U.S. Department of Justice.
The federal agencies on Dec. 6 filed a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City that accuses Universal of harming consumers and the public interest.
It is the only Utah action among more than 100 taken nationwide in Project FAL$E HOPE$, an FTC crackdown on alleged franchise and work-at-home scams.
The suit alleges Universal has violated the Franchise Rule that requires franchisers to have a reasonable basis for earnings claims, to provide complete and accurate financial information to potential buyers and to disclose the number of prior purchasers who achieved the same or better results as touted in promotional material.
Resolution for 2007: Start a Work-at-home Internet Business ...
Many people want to start a work-at-home Internet business opportunity as their resolution for 2007. Extra income through an online business that works like a vending machine on the Internet is an attraction for many net-entrepreneurs. Lapeer, MI/December 20, 2006/FPSnewswire/ - The resolution for many people in the new year is to start a work-at-home online business that works like a vending machine on the Internet and produces extra income on a residual monthly basis.
Starting an online business that will produce an extra income for a very low start-up cost is a major goal for people who want to supplement their income. It is a resolution for the new year that George Buys intends to keep.
Buys said he was looking for an opportunity to own a business on the Internet that would run itself with no involvement on his part.
FTC launches crackdown on work-at-home scams
US consumer rights organisation the Federal Trade Commission has joined up with law enforcement agencies to launch a crackdown on bogus job opportunity scams.
Project FAL$E HOPE$ encompasses 100 law enforcement actions against various bogus work-at-home scams. The bogus business opportunities targeted include vending machines, ATM and Internet terminals, display racks for coffee and ink cartridges, Internet-based businesses, envelope stuffing, medical billing, and others.
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Demand Jumps Five Percent For Extended Stay Lodging In Popular ...
Extended stay lodging is designed for business travelers and budget-conscious consumers seeking temporary housing due to relocation, long-term work assignments and leisure travel. A recent report in Newsweek's Business Travel Section stated that the demand for extended stay lodging was up five percent during 2006. The popularity of extended stay lodging has grown because travelers enjoy conveniences such as kitchens, Internet access and more room while lowering the overall cost of their accommodations. Online resources such as Hawaiian Beach Rentals offer savvy travelers an opportunity to coordinate customized extended stay lodging from the comfort of work or home.
Maui, HI (PRWeb) January 15, 2007 -- Extended stay lodging is designed for business travelers and budget-conscious consumers seeking temporary housing due to relocation, long-term work assignments and leisure travel.
Humdrumlife.com: Business Plans Work When You're Working Online at ...
A good business plan is essential for road mapping success online as in the brick and mortar world. It enables business owners to strategically plan budgets, advertising campaigns or more importantly anticipate potential problems for the online home business idea or opportunity.
Hampshire, United Kingdom (PRWeb) January 5, 2007 -- Humdrumlife.com, Home Online Business Information Centre, urges aspiring online entrepreneurs to plan their businesses before taking the plunge into the online marketplace, where so many give up within the first few months, dreams shattered.
Millions of Internet searches are performed each day on the keywords "working at home" and "internet marketing." Seems everyone wants to find a home online business opportunity and earn a little extra cash.
