Business News
Breaking news involving the business world: awards, CSR initiatives, economy, entrepreneurial development, small business services, franchising, HR, legal and law, licensing, surveys, polls, research and mergers and acquisitions. Get the latest on personnel announcements, public companies, startups, trade shows and women in business.
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host Workshop on Contractors Professional Liability Insurance at 32nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice-president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm for insurance agents and brokers, will host a workshop discussion on “Contractors Professional... - July 30, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
ELAS Comments as October's Pension Act Reforms Approach
ELAS, a leading, expert provider of business support solutions in the UK, comment on the Pension Act reforms taking place later this year and offer businesses advice on how to prepare themselves for the changes. The Pensions Act will place a legal duty on employers to enrol most of their employees... - July 30, 2012 - ELAS
AmeroBiz Nominated for 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards
AmeroBiz has been nominated for a 2012 Small Business Influencer Award in the category of Apps. - July 29, 2012 - AmeroBiz
Audiobrain to Provide Full Music Resources for NBC Olympics' Coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Music supervision, content development and system management enable NBC with extensive music resources and capabilities during coverage of the London Olympics, July 27, 2012 - August 12, 2012 - July 29, 2012 - Audiobrain LLC
Let's Make a Deal - PsychTests.com Reveals the Most Popular Negotiation Styles
PsychTests.com's delves into the personalities of experienced negotiators to uncover their approach to getting that deal. - July 29, 2012 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Detail2Retail Enters FMCG Market
Detail2Retail, one of the UK’s leading retail recruitment specialists, have announced they are expanding into the FMCG market. The company have seen an increased amount of candidates moving between the Retail sector and the FMCG sector (fast-moving consumer goods), they have also started... - July 29, 2012 - Detail2Retail
Elizabeth Lai Featherman, Attorney, Cozen O’Connor to Speak at KC’s Licensing Agreements in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth Lai Featherman, Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Licensing Agreements in 2012 Live Webcast.”... - July 29, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Gail Podolsky, Attorney, Carlton Fields to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gail Podolsky, Attorney, Carlton Fields’ Atlanta Office, will speak at a two-hour webcast entitled “Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. - July 29, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
ExplodeSEO.com is Now Offering a Free 50 Day Trial
ExplodeSEO.com is offering a free trial for anyone who is interested in trying their services before making any commitments. Which will make purchasing SEO a breeze and a completely risk free service. Explode SEO is publishing this press release so that the general public is aware of this amazing offer. - July 28, 2012 - Explode SEO
BeeRaider’s Radical New Keyboard Design Could Transform How We Type (Video)
Irish company BeeRaider has developed a radical new keyboard design specifically for modern-day usage and, having already launched a touchscreen app demonstrating the layout, is seeking investment to deliver a physical product in 2013 and to license its keyboard IP. - July 28, 2012 - BeeRaider Limited
Datrose Recognized as One of the World’s Best Outsourcing Service Providers in 2012
Rankings, Selection Process Details, and Company Strengths to be Featured in the July 23 Global 500 Issue of Fortune Magazine - July 28, 2012 - Datrose
GSA Schedules 101: a Development Manual is Here
Completing your GSA Proposal just got simplified. However, Ted Erlwein, a renowned GSA Schedule expert and High Sierra Consulting CEO has broken down the process for writing a GSA Proposal in his new book GSA Schedules 101: A Development Manual. - July 28, 2012 - GSA Guru
California Design Firm, Affarei, Launches Value-Based Design and Marketing Solutions for Businesses
California Design & Online Marketing Firm, Affarei (www.affarei.com), launches value-based design, online marketing, and graphics solutions for small businesses and startups through its Small Business Initiative. Affarei launches the initiative with an understanding that small businesses and startups have unique needs including a need for high-end design and marketing solutions at reasonable costs. The cornerstone service of Affarei’s Small Business Initiative is small business website design. - July 28, 2012 - Affarei, Inc.
KM Services, Pro-Flow Sell to UK-Based Upstream Services Company
Doeren Mayhew firm TR Moore & Company has sold its client KM Services and related business Pro-Flow Fabrication Technologies to United Kingdom-based Enteq Upstream plc. Based in Houston, KM Services manufactures Directional Drilling and Measurement While Directional Drilling (MWD) components,... - July 28, 2012 - Doeren Mayhew
CPWebHosting Announces 75% Discount Promo Code on Hosting plans
Since 2002, Cpwebhosting.com, fastest-growing hosting companies in the world is serving customers in over 120 countries. Its core product offerings include business hosting, monthly hosting, expert hosting, SSL certificates, e-mail service, and site-builder services, to learn more about cpwebhosting.net please refer to its website located at http://www.cpwebhosting.com. - July 27, 2012 - CPWebHosting
Consumer Reviews and Online Shopping Retailer MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes Gravity Defyer Shoes
MyReviewsNow.net New Affiliate Partner Gravity Defyer Offers Shoes that Combine Affordability, Style and Comfort. Plus, Shoppers Enjoy a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. - July 27, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
EARugby Euclide Avridor Celebrates the Launch of earugby.com
EARugby to Launch their Long Awaited Online Store - July 27, 2012 - EARugby Euclide Avridor
A Match Made in Heaven
Celestron and Astronomers Without Borders are excited to announce a new partnership that brings together two of worldwide astronomy’s brightest stars. - July 27, 2012 - Celestron
Itransition Rockets 10 Positions Up on 2012 Global Outsourcing 100
Itransition Inc., a software development innovator providing full-cycle IT services, announced today the company has rocketed 10 positions up on the IAOP’s Global Outsourcing 100, and secured the 7th highest spot among emerging leaders of the Rising Stars list. According to the jury of... - July 27, 2012 - Itransition
Industry Intelligence Paper and Wood Product Index Up 6% for First Half of 2012; Outperforms Dow Jones
Industry Intelligence Inc. U.S. Forest Products Stock Index measures the financial performance of 29 companies. - July 27, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.
Better Management Systems Launches Spanish Website
Latin America has become a major player in the self storage industry. Better Management Systems is becoming a company to fill all needs in these ever changing times. - July 27, 2012 - Better Management Systems
John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in... - July 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
QuadLook Pioneers “Four Dimensional Search”
Pretty much everyone uses classic Google or Bing. One company however is creating an entirely different way to find information on the internet. Toronto based company, rolled out a beta version of the secretly developed new search experience which has people buzzing. - July 26, 2012 - TTP Logic Group Inc
DataServices, LLC Rebrands and Launches Lab Portal Company and Website
DataServices, LLC unveiled a new company name, Lab Portal Company. The Lab Portal Company Electronic Results Portal allows a laboratory or lab business entity to provide customizable test results to their customer network. - July 26, 2012 - Lab Portal Compancy
Integware Provides GxP (Good Practice Quality) Services and Solutions to All Industries
The company expands its offering and skillset to provide a solution that scales all industries and provides adherence to good quality practices. - July 26, 2012 - Integware
Peter Jones Unveils National Entrepreneur of the Year
Britain's best budding entrepreneur celebrated at national awards ceremony. - July 26, 2012 - ingenie
Ellinée Design Studio Partners with RPI to Launch Its Online Stationery Store
RPI Provides Its Customizable Product Line and Make-On-Demand Expertise to Enable Ellinée to Offer Elegant and Fresh Stationery Designs for Every Occasion - July 26, 2012 - RPI
Convergence Consulting Group Makes Top 100 Best Companies List
Florida Trend names CCG as one of the Best Companies to Work For. - July 26, 2012 - Convergence Consulting Group
Gina Thomas Patterson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gina Thomas Patterson, of Long Beach, California, has recently been recognized as a V.I.P. member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Risk Management. About Gina Thomas Patterson Gina Thomas Patterson is Marine Account... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
VMAC Group: Fraud Detection, Investigation & Prevention
VMAC's Fraud Detection, Investigation & Prevention training focuses on providing knowledge about successful fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence to mitigate fraud in your organization.. - July 26, 2012 - VMAC Business Group
XMPro Releases New iBOS Process-Mining Module, XMAnalyzer, for Intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) Solutions
XMAnalyzer was released by XMPro with process-mining information as part of their iBOS (Intelligent Business Operations Server) solution. Unique to this field, the information produced is expected to provide invaluable insight into process management and compliance. - July 26, 2012 - XMPro Inc.
Sheffield Business Systems Launches Specialty IT Services
A premier name in IT support, Sheffield Business Systems offers to small and medium businesses services associated with all aspects of IT- optimal security with efficiency and productivity assured. - July 26, 2012 - Sheffield Business Systems
Proposed Policy Options for ERCOT System Adequacy
LCG Consulting (LCG) of Los Altos, California offers to evaluate the impact of the policy options proposed in the recent ERCOT system adequacy and investment study. - July 26, 2012 - LCG Consulting
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast - July 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Paragon’s Analytics Asset Inventory Paves Way for Big Data and Customer Analytics Initiatives
Paragon Solutions, an advisory consulting and systems integration firm, announced today the launch of a new service, Analytics Asset Inventory, which assists firms in prioritizing business intelligence initiatives that deliver the highest value to the business. Driven by initiatives such as big... - July 26, 2012 - Paragon Solutions
Talk Fusion Launches All-New Fusion Wall, Video Blog
The next evolution in social networking just got even better for Talk Fusion Associates & Customers. - July 26, 2012 - Talk Fusion
Author Barbara Barnett Now Booking for Speaking Engagements and Writing Expertise
Barnett’s services include topics on pop culture, current affairs and technology. - July 25, 2012 - Barbara Barnett
Thomas M. Williams, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 08/30/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Thomas M. Williams, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Winston & Strawn LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast” on 08/30/12
Winston & Strawn LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on August 30, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. If you wish to know more, please feel free to... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
McGladrey LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast”
McGladrey LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on August 15, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Know more! - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Marshall, Partner, McGladrey LLP to Speak at KC’s Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Brian Marshall, Partner, McGladrey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
CMI White Paper Makes Business Case for Storage Virtualization
Chouinard & Myhre, Inc (CMI) today released their latest “CMI Business Brief White Paper” aimed at making a strong financial and business case for the red-hot topic of storage virtualization. CMI’s Storage Practice Executive, Jeff Guenthner wrote the White Paper, which also... - July 25, 2012 - Chouinard & Myhre, Inc.
PR.com Announces Press Release Distribution Partner Virtual-Strategy Magazine
PR.com continues to expand its technology distribution with the addition of IT industry website, Virtual-Strategy.com. - July 24, 2012 - PR.com
Is Your Chicago Small Business Ready for a VoIP Phone System?
VoIP phone systems have matured and now even small business can cut costs while accessing enterprise level business phone features. - July 24, 2012 - Jexet Technologies
Advice to Marissa Mayer from a Mom CEO
Metro Moms Network CEO and Founder Kathy Zucker offers advice and support from maternity leave to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. - July 24, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
VMAC Group: Contract Drafting & Negotiation 25th & 26th of October @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
VMAC's Contract Drafting and Negotiation workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to draft a range of contracts relevant to your business and to develop more skills in contract negotiation along with the tools and techniques required to do the job effectively, efficiently and profitably. - July 24, 2012 - VMAC Business Group
RSSM Names New Managing Partner and Administrative Managing Partner
Michael Bernstein, CPA has been named Managing Partner succeeding Martin Greenberg, CPA who previously served as managing partner of RSSM and David W. Ostrow, CPA has been named Administrative Managing Partner, a newly created position. - July 23, 2012 - Rosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Company LLP
The BSC Group Arranges $15.125M Financing for 7 Property Portfolio Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $15.125M in financing on behalf of Storage Pros Management LLC for 7 self-storage properties in two separate portfolio transactions... - July 23, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Hope for Charities is Raising Money for 26 Different Charities Including the David Cone Foundation
Hope for Charities has a sports memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences online auction going on that provides charities/organizations with a "Zero Risk / All Reward" way to raise money. Many items start at only $1. - July 23, 2012 - Hope for Charities
Consumer Reviews Leader MyReviewsNow.net Promotes LeisurePro's Huge Sale on Diving Equipment
Consumer Reviews and Online Mall Giant MyReviewsNow.net’s Affiliate Partner LeisurePro is Offering Huge Savings on Diving Equipment, Supplies and More Until July 31. - July 23, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors