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.
Icexl London Branch Awarded the Seal of Frontline Service
ICEXL, London Branch received the Seal of Frontline Service Excellence in from the BBB Public Service Delivery Audit/Assistance during the awarding ceremony held last October 5, 2012. - October 11, 2012 - International Commodities Exchange of London (ICEXL)
Media Funding Solutions Announced Today an Infusion of an Additional $15 Million in Media Funding Capacity is Being Made Available for First Quarter 2013
Media Funding Solutions who provides alternative finance and venture capital funding for large scale national advertising campaigns serves qualified retail distributed and direct response product manufactures with the advertising investment needed to drive sales and increase profitability. The... - October 10, 2012 - MediaFundingSolutions.com
Go Skate Expands to Offer Skateboard Lessons in Over 2,500 Skate Parks
Go Skate has expanded from 1300 locations in United States to cover all U.S. and Canada's over 2500 skate parks. - October 10, 2012 - Goskate.com
EasyGarageFloor.com Offers a Way to Easily and Affordably Transform a Garage Into a Place Showcasing Cars
Garages are the forgotten rooms in houses and seldom a pleasure to be in. This ought not be the case. Garages should be places to showcase cars and motorcycles. EasyGarageFloor.com offers an easy solution and free shipping on most products shipped directly to customer’s doors. - October 10, 2012 - EasyGarageFloor.com
VASTEC Now Helps Private Industry Increase Opportunity to do Business with the Federal Government
The world’s largest buyer is the U.S. government, with an operating budget in excess of $1 trillion each year. Increasingly, more businesses are competing for a portion of that, but falling short because their electronic information is not compliant with federal regulations. VASTEC, a premier... - October 10, 2012 - VASTEC
Oliver Wight Gives Simplot Second Helpings of Success
Simplot Australia has rolled out Oliver Wight’s Integrated Business Planning to Class A standard; reducing inventory, optimising lot sizes, increasing profits and making product innovation a huge success. - October 10, 2012 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Student at Home Choose Skyguard to Ensure Safety of Staff
Student@Home has chosen Skyguard’s MySOS personal safety device to protect its lone workers and London office based staff, as part of an ongoing roll-out whilst the company expands nationwide. - October 10, 2012 - Skyguard Ltd
Ciklum Opens a New Office in Stockholm, Sweden
Ciklum is entering the Swedish market with a compelling business offering for all companies that seek a strategic long-term software development and IT consulting partner. - October 10, 2012 - Ciklum
Janet Cullum, Partner, Cooley LLP to Speak at KC’s "Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? Live Webcast"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Janet Cullum, Partner, Cooley LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? Live Webcast.” To... - October 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Elizabeth Spainhour, Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to Do Now
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth Spainhour, Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - October 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Global Facility Management and Construction Receives WBE Certification
Global Facility Management and Construction has been certfied as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the Women's Presidents' Educational Organization. - October 09, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Leading Internet Mall MyReviewsNow.net Offers 60% Savings on Consumer Phone Bills with Phonebooth
Leading internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net is now offering a major way that consumers can cut down on their phone bills by utilizing Phonebooth.com. - October 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Boulder Group Awarded Disposition Assignment of a Net Lease Portfolio of Forty-Two Circle K Properties Valued at $60 Million Within the Oklahoma City MSA
The investment sales team will be led by Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group who are marketing the portfolio on behalf of a private partnership. - October 09, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Road America Receives 2012 American Business Award
Road America was awarded the Silver Stevie Award for Information Technology Department of the Year in the 2012 American Business Awards. - October 09, 2012 - Road America
Improve Your Communication and Public Speaking in Just 60 Seconds with Impromptu Guru’s New Tip-Filled Videos
Impromptu Guru, a communication consulting firm, just announced the downloadable release of its new video series, 60 Second Guru. The 52-video series provides tips for improving your communication and public speaking skills, in a minute or less per video. “Gaining confidence in one’s... - October 09, 2012 - Impromptu Guru
Global Facility Management & Construction Welcomes New Construction Manager
Global Facility Management and Construction has named Brad Radlinski, formerly of Abercrombie and Fitch, as its new Construction Manager. - October 08, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Announces Affiliate Fall Promotion with Zinio.com
MyReviewsNow.net shoppers can now take advantage of an affiliate fall promotion by shopping at Zinio.com. There are also a variety of other top-notch magazines available at Zinio.com, such as Rolling Stone, US Weekly and National Geographic. - October 08, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves' "Cowboy" Hits National Radio
Country music trio teams with Grammy Award winning artist to deliver crossover hit. - October 08, 2012 - AMW Group
Wood Costs for the World’s Pulp Industry Continued Downward in the 2Q/12 with the Biggest Declines in Brazil, Russia, Australia and Europe
The costs of wood fiber for many pulp mills throughout the world continued to fall in the 2Q/12 and were at their lowest levels in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The greatest declines were seen in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Spain and US northwest, and Eastern Canada. - October 08, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
eMarketing Egypt Releases Its Third Annual Report About Facebook in Egypt: E-Marketing Insights
"Facebook evolved to be of extreme importance for any digital marketing efforts, and understanding all about Facebook users becomes an essential step to start any Facebook marketing activity," said Ahmad Nagy; eMarketing Egypt Managing Director. - October 08, 2012 - eMarketing Egypt
Emily Cummins, Director of Tax & Risk Management, National Rifle Association of Americato Speak at KC’s Nonprofit Transparency and Disclosure Through Form 990 Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Emily Cummins, Director of Tax & Risk Management, National Rifle Association of Americawill speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - October 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bruynzeel UK's New Storage Solution Frees-Up Vital Study Space for Newcastle University Students
Bruynzeel, a leading manufacturer of storage solutions for organisations in various sectors and industries, have provided Newcastle University’s Robinson Library with a new storage system. In 2009, The Robinson Library was tasked with increasing its student study space by 20 per cent to meet... - October 08, 2012 - Bruynzeel
Online MegaMall MyReviewsNow.net Attracts Customers with Sparkling Fine Jewelry from Affiliate JudithRipka.com
Internet mega-mall MyReviewsNow.net is luring customers with incredible sales from jeweler Judith Ripka. Customers can shop at JudithRipka.com and now receive 10% off of their entire purchase. A customer will be able to receive 10% off of any purchase that is made online. Doing one's online shopping for fine jewelry has never been easier with a website like www.JudithRipka.com. - October 07, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Richard Simpson Earns Real Estate's (CDPE) Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. - October 07, 2012 - ReMax Alliance
Dennis A. Webb, Principal, Primus Valuations, to Speak at KC’s Business Valuation Trends Explored in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Dennis A. Webb, Principal, Primus Valuations will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Business Valuation Trends Explored in 2012... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Detail2Leisure Reports Independent Hospitality Firms Need Recruitment Aid
Detail2Leisure, one of the UK’s leading hospitality and leisure management recruitment agencies, has commented on a noticeable increase in the number of independently owned hospitality businesses seeking assistance with the recruitment of key managerial level staff. - October 07, 2012 - Detail2Retail
TargetGov Has Moved to bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park
TargetGov has moved to bwtech@UMBC's Research and Technology Park, facilitating growth and progress. - October 07, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
IBR Partners with ETC to Provide Ergonomic Survey Solution to Clients
IBR also known as Comfort Zone has partnered with Ergonomic Technologies Corporation to provide an ergonomic survey solution to clients. - October 07, 2012 - Comfort Zone/IBR
Avasant Achieves the United Nations Global Compact Active (GCA) Level
Avasant has incorporated the principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its business strategy and day-to-day operations. - October 07, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Trianz Appoints Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources
Trianz, a global consulting and turnkey execution services firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Paula will focus on talent, learning development, and culture. Commenting on the appointment, MV Subramanian, Vice President of... - October 07, 2012 - Trianz
Thomas A. Cullinan, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Global High Wealth Audits and IRS Audits of Partnerships Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas A. Cullinan, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Legal Series: Global... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Allen Matkins Partners William R. Ahern and Allen B. Walburn to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Real Estate Taxation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that William R. Ahern and Allen B. Walburn, Partners at Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Go Mini's Announces Major Franchise Conversion Launch
Go Mini's, a leading portable storage container and moving company announced today the successful completion of its conversion from a dealership organization to a franchise organization. - October 06, 2012 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Announces Cross Pens as New Affiliate
Internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net has a new affiliate, Cross Pens, that will provide customers with all of the solutions that they need for office needs. Cross Pens specializes in the sale of fine pens and leather goods. When shoppers want to find incredible writing utensils, Cross Pens has the widest selection of high-quality pens. Individuals can shop online and find the best gift ideas at Cross Pens. - October 06, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at National Net Lease Investment Conference
Randy Blankstein will be moderating a panel discussing the Institutionalization of the Net Lease Market. - October 06, 2012 - The Boulder Group
eMarketingEye Wins the Award for Best Hotel Website at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
The only Internet marketing agency to be recognized at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards held recently, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com) won the prestigious Tourism Award for best Hotel / Accommodation website under the Marketing Communications category. - October 06, 2012 - eMarketingEye
Maureen Testoni, General Counsel, Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective
Maureen Testoni, General Counsel, Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast - October 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
A Helpful Lift - Moving Company Finds Online Employee Scheduling
On Time Moving and Delivery is a moving company servicing all home and corporate relocation needs in Fort Worth, Texas. "Ensuring our customers' needs are met and possessions are handled with care is top priority and we require effective employee scheduling to assure we arrive at the right... - October 06, 2012 - ScheduleBase
AffiliateTraction Canada & AvantLink Partner for AvantLink.ca Launch
First Exclusively Canadian Affiliate Network Features Programs Managed by AffiliateTraction Canada. - October 06, 2012 - AffiliateTraction
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club
Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw Unfiltered Honey Joins Big Tex Deep in the Heart of Texas
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw and Unfiltered Honey is joining the Go Texan store at the great State Fair of Texas. Nature Nate’s Honey, a natural and homegrown Texas product, will be sharing samples Sept. 28 through Oct. 21 each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 4... - October 05, 2012 - Nature Nate's Honey Company
Theresa Roemer Announces New eBook Price and the Writing of a New Book
Award winning author, Theresa Roemer, announces a new eBook price for her book - Nude: Unveiling Your Inner Beauty and Sensuality. - October 05, 2012 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., Joins Planet Technologies as COO and General Counsel
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Crutchfield will oversee the evolution of the company’s... - October 05, 2012 - Planet Technologies
KPMG LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast,” on 10/26/12
KPMG LLP partners with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on October 26, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET. For further details about this event, please... - October 05, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bridgestone Global Partners Soon to Open New Branch Office in Korea
Bridgestone Global Partners, a global leading provider of both traditional and electronic commodity brokerage and foreign exchange trading services, is set to open its fourth Asian Region’s branch office in Seoul, Korea. - October 05, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
The Remi Group’s Website Got a Facelift
Check out The Remi Group's new and improved website; and while there, sign up for the company newsletter. - October 05, 2012 - Remi
Smart Betty Kelowna Purchases GoSango’s Assets
Following a struggle with bad publicity, GoSango, an online coupon company in Kelowna, closed its doors last month. However, GoSango’s customers looking for great on-line deals won’t need to worry. Bruce Maki, owner of the Smart Betty Kelowna franchise quickly entered into negotiations... - October 05, 2012 - Smart Betty
Hill, Chesson & Woody Expands Its Market by Opening New Wilmington Office
Health and Welfare Benefits Firm Extends Its Presence Into Eastern North Carolina - October 05, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
B2BGateway and English Management Solutions Team up to Assist Intuit Users in Growing Their Business
Fully-integrated EDI solutions provider and long-time Intuit consultants join forces to deliver a full range of custom products to Intuit users. - October 05, 2012 - B2BGateway.Net