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“The flexibility of GeoMetrx has greatly increased the efficiency to update and maintain our territories. Housing the program off site with GeoMetrx allows us to keep our IT costs down. This is an excellent product and it continues to impress.”
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Remember When We Used to Walk Everywhere? Honda Unveils UNI-CUB
Honda Unveils UNI-CUB Getting from Point A to Point B is something we do all day, every day without much thought. We navigate the halls of our homes, half awake each morning as we prepare for the day. We … Continue reading
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Mapping Your Success: Online Mapping Resources
Web Resources: U.S. State Maps At Geographic Enterprises, we love maps. All of our services and applications are geared toward ‘mapping your success’ with our many online mapping resources. • GeoMetrx – Our web-based territory mapping software platform that … Continue reading
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Blowing in the Wind: The Pros and Cons of Wind Farms
Geography in the News: Wind Farms Mention ‘wind farming’ and you are likely to whip up a debate faster than Dorothy’s house was whisked away in The Wizard of Oz! Wind is generally considered to be the second largest … Continue reading
Gardening: A Growing Hobby
Gardening: A Growing Hobby In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often seek refuge in our hobbies and interests in hopes of maintaining balance and finding purpose. Gardening has long been a favorite leisure time activity … Continue reading
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The Growing Locavore Movement: A Ripe Opportunity
The Growing Locavore Movement: A Ripe Opportunity Whether you tout the philosophy of the locavore movement or stand behind the economic theory of free trade, your defenders as well as your detractors will be on hand, ready and willing … Continue reading
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Franchise Times Spring/Summer 2012 SuperBook
Web Resources: Franchise Times Spring/Summer 2012 Superbook The Spring/Summer 2012 SuperBook of Franchise Opportunities, published by Franchise Times is out. This free resource is available in digital format online, putting a substantial amount of information at the fingertips of … Continue reading
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Earth Day 2012: NASA Unveils Updated “State of Flux” Website
Earth Day 2012: NASA Unveils Update “State of Flux” Website Earth Day 2012, which is observed each year on April 22nd, took place this past weekend and was marked by celebrations around the world. Earth Day is an opportunity … Continue reading
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Baby Boomers on the Move
Baby Boomers on the Move At the conclusion of World War II, the United States experienced an explosion of births for nearly two decades, as more than 76 million Americans were born between 1946 and 1964. Improved living conditions, … Continue reading
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Home Health Care Industry – Franchise Opportunities
Home Health Care: The Aging of America The fastest growing demographic in the U.S. is the 65+ age group. By the year 2030, it is projected that one out of every five Americans, 70 million people, will be over … Continue reading
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A Barrel of Oil… give or take 31 Billion
Facts & Figures: A Barrel of Oil Have you ever wondered how much oil is consumed every day? The answer, as you probably suspected, is a lot – more than 31 billion barrels (85.3m/day) were consumed worldwide in 2010. … Continue reading
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Gas Prices, Sanctions and Speculations
Gas Prices, Sanctions and Speculations One thing almost every American is acutely aware of these days is the price of a gallon of gasoline. Up until the last two weeks, prices had been steadily rising, fueling fears that prices … Continue reading
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Pet Services: A Growing Industry
Pet Services: A Growing Industry Every two years the American Pet Products Association (APPA) conducts its in-depth National Pet Owner’s Survey. The most recent 2011-12 study reveals a growing industry, with an estimated 72.9 million households (62%) reporting pet … Continue reading
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Making Taxes Less Taxing for Small Business Owners
Tax Tips for Small Business Owners It’s that dreaded time of year when taxes are due… again! If only we could sweep them under the carpet and pretend they didn’t exist, right? However, it’s best to simply tackle them … Continue reading
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Shopping Centers in the U.S. – Expansion Continues
Facts & Figures: Shopping Centers in the U.S. As the national conversation continues to focus on the concerns of the economy both local and global, subtle yet positive signs keep popping up here and there that buoy our spirits. … Continue reading
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EARTH Platinum – World’s Largest Atlas
EARTH Platinum – World’s Largest Atlas At a whopping 6 ft. tall by 4.5 ft. wide (9 ft. when opened) and weighing in at 264 pounds, the Millennium House publishers of Sydney Australia created the World’s Largest Atlas: EARTH … Continue reading
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Where are the Beer Drinkers?
Data Mapping: Where are the Beer Drinkers? In recognition of the merry month of March, including the onset of Spring, NCAA March Madness and the good ol’ Irish St. Patrick’s day celebration, our thematic map is dedicated to beer! We … Continue reading
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Expanding Distribution Channels and Exploring New Markets
Every business, no matter how large or how small, wants to sell more of its existing products and services. In order to do so, businesses must expand their market reach to acquire additional customers. Increasing sales in existing markets through … Continue reading
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Neighborhood Walkability Score
Watching the Web: Walkscore.com How walkable is your neighborhood? How walkable is the area surrounding your business? What makes a neighborhood walkable? Walkscore.com, a web resource that has scored thousands of neighborhoods across the U.S., has the answers. Scores … Continue reading
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U.S. Solar Energy Potential
U.S. Solar Energy Potential Solar energy is clean, renewable and abundant in the U.S., especially in the lower 48 states. In the shadow of global warming and rising fossil fuel prices, harnessing the power from the heat and light … Continue reading
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Solar Energy Industry Flares in 2011
Geography in the News: Solar Energy Industry Flares in 2011 The Solar Energy industry in the U.S. is experiencing tremendous growth. 2011 was a record breaking year for installations of photovoltaics (PV), which convert sunlight directly to electricity. The … Continue reading
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March Madness Fans
March Madness Fans: Basketball Fever is upon us and what better way to embrace March Madness than to ‘post up’ some fun fan data?! The four number one seeds in the 2012 NCAA Championship are Kentucky (South), Syracuse (East), Michigan … Continue reading
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International Franchise Expo (IFE) Moves to New York City
International Franchise Expo (IFE) Moves to New York City: For the past 20 years the International Franchise Expo (IFE) has been held in our nation’s capital. This year, however, the big event will take place in the Big Apple! The … Continue reading
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U.S. Custom Wall Maps
U.S. Custom Wall Maps: We wanted to share a couple of great websites for U.S. Maps The first site is Geology.com, which features a variety of online maps from all 50 states including, cities and roads, elevations, physical features, rivers and … Continue reading
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10 Great Cities for Starting a Business
So you’re ready to jump in and start a business, making your entrepreneurial aspirations come to life; that’s great! Where should you set up shop? Well, Kipplinger’s recently published a list of the top ten best cities for entrepreneurs based … Continue reading
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Neighborhood Pride – ZIP Code Humor
Did you catch The Office last night? Did you catch the geography humor? Do you have neighborhood pride? Scranton, PA 18505… wait, that’s way too vague, you need ZIP+4, and don’t forget the “dash”! Enjoy the clip ; )
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Overfishing – “Keep One-Third for the Birds”
Geography in the News We learn from a young age that our oceans are one of our most valuable resources. They cover more than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface (71% and rising) and contain 97% of Earth’s water (1% is … Continue reading
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Fitness Center Franchises
Even before the launch of the Let’s Move campaign by First Lady Michelle Obama, aimed at raising a healthier generation of kids, the fitness center industry has shown steady growth and solid profits for more than two decades. The campaign, … Continue reading
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Site Selection: CherryBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Bar
The two most important factors affecting the success of any retail business are customers and location, so much so you can’t have one without the other; they are inseparable. However, unlike the age-old question ‘which came first, the chicken or the egg,’ … Continue reading
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Real-Time Global Alert Map
“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.” ~ Samuel Johnson Recently we discovered a handy on-line resource that tracks and monitors extraordinary events around the world as … Continue reading
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Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday – Which States Observe Which Holiday?
It’s the 3rd Monday in February and depending on where you live you may or may not be celebrating a holiday today. While federal government offices close and the majority of state offices do so as well, many businesses make … Continue reading
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U.S. Energy Independence: Making Steady Progress
For the past six years, the U.S. has been making steady progress toward achieving energy independence. According to Bloomberg, we are now meeting more than 80% of our own energy demands, which is the highest level achieved since 1992. The … Continue reading
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Valentine Cities and Towns – Is There Romance on the Horizon?
How close are you to finding Romance, Harmony or even your Romeo? Look no further than our monthly thematic map! We’ve included a dozen roses, er… cities and towns with names that conjure up images and thoughts of Valentine’s Day. … Continue reading
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Fast Casual Dining – A Growing Market
What exactly is Fast Casual dining? Fast Casual dining restaurants, a relatively new market concept, have found their niche sandwiched between fast food and casual dining. These restaurants are upscale quick service formats that offer more service along with higher … Continue reading
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National Geographic: World’s 25 Best Ski Towns
Just hearing the name National Geographic conjures up images in one’s mind of some of the most spectacularly amazing photography of all time. And they don’t stop there; National Geographic’s in-depth articles inspire us to travel the world. As old … Continue reading
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Up, Up and Away – U.S. Air Carrier Traffic
If you are in the hospitality industry, chances are your business is impacted by the number of people who travel by air. The Bureau of Transportation has recently released the latest numbers for 3Q2011 U.S. Air Carrier Traffic. Despite all … Continue reading
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Cleveland Volcano: Groundhog Day (er… Year) Effect Looms
Most of us are familiar with what has become known as the “Groundhog Day Effect,” or recurring / repetitive events, based on the blockbuster film starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell, but what about a “Groundhog Year Effect?” Well, brace … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Sunday – Battle of the Pizza
Super Bowl Sunday has practically become another holiday for many, even those that aren’t full-fledged football fans. More than 100 million folks will gather for parties in homes across the country this Sunday to watch the New York Giants take … Continue reading
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Franchise Opportunities for Veterans
Thousands upon thousands of young men and women who have so heroically served in the U.S. military are beginning to come home in droves, and many of them are joining the ranks of the unemployed. As of December 2011, 7.7%, … Continue reading
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Space Weather
Most of us probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the weather in space. Wait, weather in space? Indeed, space experiences disturbances in its environment and since weather terms are a familiar way of describing atmospheric disturbances on … Continue reading
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Foreclosures: The Storm Rages but Shows Signs of Weakening
The storm of foreclosures continues to rage for homeowners struggling to weather through this rough economy. The West Coast has taken the hardest hit recently, while the Northeast has fared much better. The current foreclosure upsurge is highly concentrated in … Continue reading
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Resale Shops: A Booming Industry
As one of the franchise industries to watch in 2012, let’s take a closer look at Resale Shops. Ever since the economy turned south, consumers have been turning in increasing numbers to resale and thrift shops in just about every … Continue reading
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