Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Ice cream sundaes are a classic dessert that nearly everyone can enjoy. Sundaes are fun and easy to put together too. To make a great sundae, all you need is ice cream, your favorite toppings, and some creativity. The following five steps will help you make the perfect ice cream sundaes any day of the week.

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Ice cream is a versatile, easy to serve dessert for any type of party. One of the most important aspects of planning for a party is determining how much you need to serve each of your guests. There is no way to determine the exact amount your guests will eat, but there are ways to get a close estimate. The age of your guests, their typical appetite, and the amount of other refreshments you serve will all affect this estimate. Follow the simple calculations below and you should know the right amount of ice cream to purchase for your party.

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Planning an ice cream social at work is a great way to spend time unwinding with co-workers and getting to know them better. Ice cream is the perfect party food and there are endless ways to serve this frozen treat. Consider the following things when planning your ice cream social to ensure everyone has a memorable time.

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

If you want to start your own business, you should consider one that is relatively simple and fun to operate. A business that does not require a lot of money from a consumer has the best chance of survival in today’s economy as well. Ice cream businesses fit these ideas well, especially for someone just becoming a business owner.

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Thursday, February 4th, 2016

Cooperatives, or co-ops, have played a critical role in the success of various industries in the United States for many years. It is important for current and potential business owners to understand the success of cooperatives in the United States. Cooperatives offer jobs in a wide range of industries including agriculture, banking, childcare, and utilities.

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Thursday, February 4th, 2016

Cooperatives, or co-ops, exist across a wide range of industries including food service, utilities, credit unions, agriculture, and child care. While co-ops operate much like traditional businesses to achieve success, they get their distinct advantage in their structure and democratic governance model. Familiarizing yourself with the most common types of co-ops can help you determine if this type of business is right for you. Common types of cooperatives include consumer based, worker or producer based, purchasing based, and hybrid.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Are you interested in starting your own ice cream shop? The process of opening an ice cream shop is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of risks. Avoiding risks means avoiding the mistakes that many entrepreneurs make to increase your odds of succeeding. The biggest mistake that many startup entrepreneurs is not having enough capital. It is important for startup entrepreneurs to know why a cooperative is the best choice when it comes to capital and opening an ice cream shop.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

Getting the money to start a small business is a struggle for many beginning entrepreneurs. These professionals want to own a small business, but they do not have the capital to get things started. It is important for entrepreneurs to understand the options for funding small businesses and what a cooperative is. It is also good to understand some examples of how cooperative businesses, or co-ops, work and how to become part of one.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

Have you ever heard of a co-op? A co-op, short for cooperative, is simply a group of people who agree to work together for their mutual benefit. This association is purely voluntary and can be for social, economic, or cultural benefit. It is important for those wishing to open a business to understand the co-op business model and its benefits. If you are interested in joining a co-op, there are many ways to get started.

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Monday, October 19th, 2015

Each year cooperatives become more popular throughout the world, and it is not hard to understand why. Many entrepreneurs who seek investment or expansion opportunities with product diversification believe that franchises are their only option. While franchises are a viable choice, cooperatives, or co-ops, come with a number of advantages that franchises don’t offer. For example, cooperatives have no franchising, advertising, or royalty fees. If you are a business owner or are interested in a co-op business opportunity, it is important to understand the International Cooperative Alliance. It is also important to understand the popularity and reach of cooperatives in different areas of the world including Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe and South America.

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