Packaging and Shipping
Specialist - Continued
We offer a complete shipping center, copy center,
photo printing center and offer an array of retail items such as office
supplies, pagers, cell phones, and other related items. For more
information please contact our corporate office at 1-800-877-8884 or
visit our web site at www.packship.com.
An Automotive
Aftermarket Legend
Positioned For The Next Century
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AAMCO is the world’s largest chain of transmission
specialists with more than 700 independently owned and operated
transmission repair centers throughout the United States and Canada.
AAMCO’s sales hit an all-time high in 1998. Same store sales are up 42%
from 1992 to 1998. AAMCO’s continued success has been fueled by its
trademark identification. Nationally recognized by 92% of the driving
public, popular television and radio advertising campaigns are synonymous
with AAMCO’s brand recognition.
According to the market research firm, FIND/SVP, Inc., the transmission
specialist business will grow from $2.9 billion in 1998 to an estimated
$3.4 billion in 2000. The analysts go on to say that “AAMCO is
positioned to dominate the transmission service market well into the 21st
century.”
AAMCO’s franchisees come from all walks of life. Typically, they join
AAMCO following solid careers in business, management, banking, education,
and various technical fields. Each one of them shares the desire to own a
business. They exemplify an entrepreneur’s dream come true.
AAMCO’s expansion plans include openings in both new and existing
markets. Opportunities are available throughout the United States and
Canada. For information on franchise opportunities in your market, contact
AAMCO’s Director of Franchise Development, Bob Castellani @
800-223-8887. Or visit AAMCO’s website: www.aamcotransmissions.com |
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Consumers Can Tell It to the FTC - Toll-Free -
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The Federal Trade Commission says even wary and
sophisticated consumers face a barrage of fraudulent offers every day. The
FTC ought to know: last year, the agency logged in over 60,000 complaints
from consumers.
Now, the FTC is making it easier - and cheaper - for consumers to report a
fraud to the law enforcement agency through a toll-free Consumer Help
Line, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The line is staffed by counselors
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. According to
Jodie Bernstein, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, the
toll-free number offers consumers a two-fer. It makes the agency more
accessible to consumers who want to report a fraud, and it makes their
valuable complaint data available to law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
and Canada. "That's important because fraud has moved beyond the
front porch to cyberspace and all points in between," Bernstein said.
Consumer fraud complaints to the FTC are entered into a database that is
available to nearly 200 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
They use it to spot fraudulent activity, trends and wrong-doers - and stop
them.
"Through the toll-free Help Line, consumers can get helpful
information on the spot," Bernstein said. "Obviously, the FTC
can't intervene in individual disputes, but consumer complaint information
is crucial to the enforcement of consumer protection laws. The information
that consumers get on a particular issue also lessens the likelihood that
they'll be scammed again. Education is a powerful consumer
protection."
You can file a complaint with the FTC by contacting the Consumer Response
Center by phone: toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 202-326-2502;
by mail: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20580; or through the Internet, using
the online complaint form. Although the Commission cannot resolve
individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it sees
a pattern of possible law violations.
The FTC publishes free brochures on many consumer issues. For a complete
list of publications, write for Best Sellers, Consumer Response Center,
Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20580;
or call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357), TDD 202-326-2502. |
GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL: #1
RETAILER OF QUALITY USED MERCHANDISE
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Grow Biz stores stock quality
used and new products in a modern retail environment, at exceptionally low
prices. Hundreds of additional stores are under development and
5,000 to 7,000 total stores are envisioned.
Grow Biz serves America's families and their 40 million children under age
12. It strongly appeals to the 80 percent of Americans with
virtually flat income the last 20 years.
Grow Biz divisions include Play It Again Sports (sporting goods), Once
Upon A Child (children's merchandise), Computer Renaissance (computers),
Music Go Round (musical instruments), It's About Games (video, computer
and other games), ReTool (tools) and Plato's Closet (teen apparel).
Stores are located in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. In 1994, the
corporation was named America's #1 fastest-growing company by Fortune and
INC magazines. Corporate headquarters are in Minneapolis.
Play It Again Sports is the fifth largest sporting goods equipment chain
in America with more than 650 stores covering all 50 states and all 10
provinces of Canada.
Once Upon A Child is the largest chain of children's resale stores in
North America. It has about 215 stores and system-wide annual
revenues of $75 million.
Computer Renaissance is the #1 retailer of used computers in America and
has the most stores of any computer-only chain. It has nearly 225 stores
and system-wide revenues of $155 million.
Music Go Round has the most stores of any musical instrument retailer in
America.
It's About Games buys, sells and trades video, computer and other games.
ReTool buys, sells and trades used tools at approximately 50 percent of
the new retail price. It also sells new tools at competitive
prices.
Plato's Closet buys, sells and trades used apparel for teenagers. It
carries popular upscale brands like the GAP, the Limited, Guess,
Ambercrombie & Fitch and others. Most teens want a variety of
trendy clothing. Most teens keep growing in size. They fuel high
demand for trendy labels.
www.growbiz.com |
