| Moody's cuts McDonald's debt rating
(AP) � McDonald's Corp. shares dipped lower Thursday after Moody's Investors Service downgraded its ratings, citing the fast-food chain's adoption of a more aggressive financial strategy. Moody's said Wednesday that McDonald's revitalization plan is likely to improve its operating performance and cash flow, but higher debt levels will be required to support initiatives to return value to shareholders. Shares fell 24 cents to close at $54.56 Thursday. McDonald's announced its largest-ever dividend increase Sept. 13 and pledged to return $15 billion to $17 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks by the end of 2009. .
Buy-in: Synergy HomeCare
The business: Synergy HomeCare of Kansas City, 5370 College Blvd., Suite 110, Overland Park; 913-451-7771; www.synergyhomecare.com. About the business: Synergy, a franchise operation that opened in March, provides in-home, nonmedical care to those requiring daily living assistance. The company has two office employees and 13 part-time caregivers. Owner: Sarah Hegarty Owner's role: "I perform all the administrative duties. I am in the office on a daily basis. I hire and train all caregivers. I also build the relationship with the potential client. I go out to each home and do an in-home assessment. I have a community relations representative who calls on the various hospitals, assisted-living facilities and nursing homes in the area." Why did you decide on buying a franchise rather than building a business from the ground up? "After looking at various franchises, Synergy had the most to offer for the cost.
Marketing Gorillas, a Leading Internet Marketing Company, Announces Formation of a New Portal Joint Venture with the ...
Marketing Gorillas, one of the leading Internet marketing and technology companies, has launched a unique Joint Venture in Utah utilizing its proprietary AUMMB technology lead generation engine to power the new company. Jupiter, Fla (PRWEB) September 24, 2007 -- Marketing Gorillas, one of the leading Internet marketing and technology companies, has launched a unique Joint Venture in Utah utilizing its proprietary AUMMB technology lead generation engine to power the new company. The Network Marketing and MLM industries are primed for massive growth in the international new world economy. The new joint venture company, which has been self-funded by two principals, is now entering into a round of funding from angel investors due to the large interest from the MLM industry for this unique lead generation system.
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