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Trump University – A Lesson in Bad Business Decisions
Trump’s Failed Business Ventures Trump University continues to follow Donald Trump as he moves forward in his fight for the GOP nomination. While he is famous for his wealth and successes, this primary season has brought forth many unsavory details about his questionable leadership and failed business ventures. Marco Rubio first brought Trump University into the public…
Continue ReadingCraigslist scams to avoid in East Idaho
Spotting Craigslist scams in East Idaho Craigslist is a great site for buying and selling motorcycles, renting real estate, finding tools, and even locating pets. With millions of people trusting online classifieds to get rid of furniture or find a deal on a used car, scammers are looking to take advantage of Craigslist users in Boise and East…
Continue ReadingThe Rise of the Minimum Wage Machines – Robots are cheaper than $15 an hour
The Fight for $15 May End in Losing Jobs to Robots People are fighting to get the minimum wage raised to $15 an hour. #FightFor15 is trending on Twitter as people are demanding more pay for fast food jobs. Restaurants are rethinking their labor costs as the business model may shift under the weight of…
Continue ReadingJamberry Nails is Growing – Party Plan Business Model Review
Jamberry Nails Business Review Jamberry Nails, more commonly referred to simply as Jamberry, is a direct-selling company that specializes in do-it-yourself nail wraps. The Lindon, Utah-based company was founded in 2010 by three sisters—Christy Hepworth, Lyndsey Ekstrom, and Keri Evans. Following a time-consuming, costly trip to the nail salon, the three sisters decided to create a…
Continue ReadingAl Jazeera America Shuts Down – Very few people notice
Al Jazeera America is going dark tonight after a two and half short years on the air. The network was no longer sustainable as the Qatar based Al Jazeera network announced that the American channel would shut down after failing to attract viewers. Tonight the network will air a three hour special showcasing the video reporting that very…
Continue ReadingMonaVie – The purple juice business goes down the drain
The MonaVie Purple Juice Collapse MonaVie was a multi level marketing (MLM) company that manufactured and sold fruit juice beverages and supplements. For a time, it was a top player in a growing market—some call a fad, others call “cult-like”—that touted the miraculous health benefits of certain berries and “super” juices. MonaVie didn’t sell its…
Continue ReadingIs WakeUpNow alive? The death of a marketing scheme
Is WakeUpNow dead or alive? With a recent bankruptcy and social media rumors, it may be hard to tell if the the marketing scheme is still around. WakeUpNow was a multi level marketing (MLM) company based out of Provo, Utah, that sold health and financial service products through a network of distributors. These distributors made…
Continue ReadingInbox Dollars Review – What is InboxDollars?
InboxDollars Online Surveys What is Inbox Dollars? It is a loyalty rewards program that pays people for their everyday online activities. Inbox Dollars connects people with popular brands to learn how to better serve consumers through engaging actions. Users earn fun rewards through the following activities: Checking email Playing games online Completing great offers Taking surveys With…
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