Canon Kicks-Off National Business Trivia Contest; The Canon PC 720 Copier Challenge Gives Recognition to the Original Small Office Work-Horse - the Personal Copier.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 1996--Canon U.S.A. Inc., the 13-year leader and pioneer of Personal Copiers, honors the unsung small office hero as it introduces the new PC 720 Personal Copier to consumers. Between June 17 and August 16, 1996, Canon is offering entrepreneurs, small business owners and anyone wanting to put their business acumen acumen Astuteness, perception, perspicacity to the test, the opportunity to win a new PC 720 Personal Copier by entering the Canon PC 720 Copier Challenge. The Canon PC 720 Copier Challenge national business trivia contest invites entrants to answer ten multiple choice questions, ranging from interesting anecdotes about some of today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. visionaries to facts about today's business environment. Sample trivia questions include: Q: What visionary has been credited with inventing the Franchise System? A: (a) Colonel Sanders Harland David Sanders, better known as Colonel Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). His image is omnipresent in the chain's advertising and packaging. , (b) Dave Thomas, (c) Ray Kroc Ray Kroc (October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over and franchised the then single-restaurant McDonald's Corporation from 1955. (The first McDonald's restaurant was started by Richard and Maurice (Mac) McDonald in 1940. , (d) Mrs. Fields Q: Which professional does the average small business owner consult with the most? A: (a) Attorney, (b) Accountant, (c) Banker, (d) Advertising Consultant An official entry form and contest rules are available by calling the Canon Consumer Hotline at 1-800-OK-CANON. Those who enter the contest will receive a free informational handbook, entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: , Tips on Starting a Small Business. The brochure offers helpful hints on subjects ranging from what you need to get started to how to construct a business plan, as well as a listing of free information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. and organizations devoted to helping entrepreneurs. Entries with all questions answered correctly will be entered into a random drawing, from which ten (10) winners will be selected to win a Canon PC 720 Personal Copier. Entries must be received by August 5, 1996 and winners will be selected on or about August 16, 1996. The Canon PC 720 Personal Copier is valued at approximately $699 retail. About the Prize The Canon PC 720 Personal Copier uses Canon's unique Single Cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. System, an easily-replaceable cartridge which contains virtually all the copier parts that can run or wear out. The PC 720 also incorporates energy-efficient features, such as Instant Warm-Up and Auto Shut-Off, and has been designated by the E.P.A. as an ENERGY STAR compliant product. Canon recently received the E.P.A.'s 1996 ENERGY STAR Award for copier partner of the year. Personal Copiers Still Key to Small Business Success It is no surprise that with personal computers, digital connectivity and the Internet dominating the scene, the benefits and importance of the personal copier have been somewhat overshadowed. However, a 1995 Small Business Market analysis conducted by the Giga Information Group cites that improving internal productivity is the primary objective of today's seven million small businesses (1 - 100 employees). According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Canon, starting and managing a small business, whether a personal hobby or a company with five employees, requires research, organization, motivation, commitment and considerable planning. Productivity and efficiency, according to Canon, are two of the most important elements in today's business environment. Before purchasing office Any installation or activity, or any division, office, branch, section, unit, or other organizational element of an installation or activity charged with the functions of procuring supplies or services. equipment, small business professionals should consider products that answer all their business needs, and equip e·quip tr.v. e·quipped, e·quip·ping, e·quips 1. a. To supply with necessities such as tools or provisions. b. their offices accordingly to maximize convenience and functionality. Many small business owners rely on off-site copiers for document duplication duplication /du·pli·ca·tion/ (doo-pli-ka´shun) 1. the act or process of doubling, or the state of being doubled. 2. , usually at a cost of 5-25 cents per copy. A low-cost, low-maintenance copier located in the home or small office can save business owners valuable work time. Canon U.S.A. Inc. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. Canon offers document management and networking capabilities to businesses through its comprehensive product line of digital and analog-based color and black and white copiers, facsimile machines, multifunction devices such as the GP 30 printer; optical disk filing systems; printers, computers, scanners and digital cameras. Other Canon products  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . include word processors; typewriters and calculators; camcorders; 35mm and Advanced Photo System cameras and 35mm lenses; semiconductor, broadcast and optical equipment. Canon Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com CONTACT: Canon U.S.A. Inc. Russell Marchetta 516/328-5145 rmarchetta@cusa.canon.com or The Rowland Company Lisa Kaslyn 212/527-8976 |
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