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Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training is Now Available Online
Online Therapy Institute has collaborated with ReadyMinds to help create the new curriculum for the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training. The ReadyMinds DCC Training Program prepares qualified trainees who wish to apply for the DCC credential offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), an affiliate of the NBCC®. - March 13, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
ClickCulture Launches Redesign of MartiHampton.com
Local Integrated Marketing Firm Redesigns Local Real Estate Agent Website - March 13, 2011 - ClickCulture
With Only 500 Days Until the London 2012 Olympics, Leading Business Continuity Consultancy Steelhenge Releases Advice on Improving Business Resilience
Steelhenge Consulting has released ten top tips to help businesses improve their business resilience in preparation for the London 2012 Olympics, only 500 days away as of March 15th, 2011. - March 13, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
The Progress Group Names Steve Hopper as Associate Partner
The supply-chain consulting firm that makes change happen expands its robust team of supply-chain experts, adding an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience. - March 13, 2011 - The Progress Group
Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached 1.6 Million Tons in 2010, a Doubling of Shipments in Just Two Years
Over the past two years, North America has become a major supplier of wood pellets to Europe. In 2010, an estimated 1.6 million tons of pellets were shipped from the US and Canada to the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This is a doubling of volume compared to 2008. - March 12, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Setting, Managing & Exceeding Client Expectations... Every Time
Why do some businesses flourish in difficult economic times, while others struggle? In two words "client focus" - one that is focused on delivering products and services in a way that not only meets, but also exceeds client expectations every time. Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network... - March 12, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Dr. Katherine Woodthorpe, CEO of Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, Discusses Australia’s Venture Capital Industry in Business Review Australia
In the March issue of Business Review Australia, the CEO of the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCAL), Dr. Katherine Woodthorpe, reveals an overview of the venture capital industry. Dr. Woodthorpe hits on a series of trends, challenges and success stories impacting... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Tony McArthur, of GMMA, Explains Top Business School Rankings in the March Issue of Business Review Australia
In the March issue of Business Review Australia, the nation’s top business school rankings are explained by Graduate Management Association of Australia’s National Secretary Tony McArthur. He explains that when comparing five-star programs against the one-star programs, the three areas... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Five Fastest Growing Companies in March’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, uncovers the faces behind America’s top CFOs, fastest growing companies and discusses new happenings at Google and within the enterprise software industry. The March cover story takes a look at America’s most... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Epitome Global Services Names Kim Wales as New CEO
Epitome Global Services, a leading global administrator for the hedge fund and alternative asset management industry, today announced that effective immediately, Kim Wales, has been named Chief Executive Officer to lead Epitome into the next growth phase. Wales succeeds Raju Panjwani,... - March 12, 2011 - Epitome Global Services
Teleseminar Teaches Small Businesses Owners to Maintain an Effective Blog
Kristie Lorette, marketing copy and content expert and creator of the Action Marketing Copy System™, announces the April teleseminar call of her monthly series. The April call topic is how to create and maintain a blog that keeps visitors coming back for more. - March 12, 2011 - Kristie Lorette McCauley
Sales & Marketing Boot Camp, a New Business-Building Program from Next Sales & Marketing Boot Camp, a New Business-Building Program from Next Level Strategies
Next Level Strategies, Inc., licensed by ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching network, is conducting Sales & Marketing Bootcamp, a program to help owners of small businesses grow sales and profits in these challenging economic times. The program takes place Friday, April... - March 12, 2011 - ActionCOACH of CT
Steelhenge Confirms It Will be Featured in the BCI Business Continuity Awareness Week Virtual Expo as a Leading Provider of Organisational Resilience Consultancy
The BCI is running a number of global activities during Business Continuity Awareness Week, from the 21st – 25th March 2011, including an online business continuity service provider showcase which will feature Steelhenge. - March 12, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
"Everything Green" Party Celebrates New "Green" Technology on Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day is the perfect day to introduce a new, "green" technology. The MingleStick and MingleStation are exciting new business networking tools that eliminate the need for business cards and marketing materials at networking events, trade shows, conventions, and more. - March 12, 2011 - Instant Connections, LLC
Capitalvines Ltd is Pleased to Announce Its Online Portal: www.capitalvines.com
Capitalvines Ltd is pleased to announce the release of its website capitalvines.com (www.capitalvines.com) a holistic portal for: facilitating the buying and selling of small and medium sized enterprises, listing of commercial property and the discovery of capital for businesses globally. The... - March 12, 2011 - Capitalvines.com
AuraPortal BPMS Automates the New Product Development Processes for ELPOZO ALIMENTACIÓN
With more than 3,500 workers and a network of 425 agents in 30,000 sales locations, ELPOZO ALIMENTACIÓN sells in 65 countries and in 4 continents with their brand ELPOZO - March 12, 2011 - AuraPortal
Micrositez Ltd. Ranks #1 in Best Link Building Companies in United Kingdom for March 2011
topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best Link Building companies in United Kingdom for March 2011. Micrositez Ltd. has made it to #1 ranking based upon an in-depth review of the internet marketing service provider. - March 11, 2011 - topseos.com
inXitu Co-Founder Wins NASA Invention of the Year Award for 2010
Central technology in inXitu products result from NASA invention - March 11, 2011 - inXitu
The Durban 2020 Signature Edition with African Business Review
South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his state of the nation address since the last issue, declaring that 2011 will be “the year of job creation” while celebrating the success of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. With this in mind, African Business Review takes a closer look... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group
America’s Top CFOs at Apple, Google, Coca-Cola and IBM in Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, takes a look at the top CFOs at America’s most recognized brands. Finance chiefs and top economists say that the U.S. economy will grow no more than 2.5 percent annually for the next two to three years. There is... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Canada’s Top Five Wealthiest Industries Are Discussed in the March Issue of Business Review Canada
Business Review Canada, the top digital media source for Canadian business news, discusses Business Banking through Canada’s Big Five Banks. Providing a range of services from corporate credit cards to online banking, figure out which bank fits your business needs. March’s cover story... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Paladin Fights Cancer in Texas Stadium Seats
Dallas based Paladin Consulting, Inc., used vintage authentic Texas Stadium Seats to raise money for cancer patients fighting to regain better health. Paladin sponsored the first annual “Dallas Day of Dot Net” which drew in a crowd of over 300 talented technical professionals. This... - March 11, 2011 - Paladin Consulting, Inc.
Welcomemat Services Moves Headquarters to Atlanta
On the heels of announcing nationwide franchise expansion plans, Welcomemat Services, a loyalty marketing firm that specializes in bringing new residents together with local businesses. - March 11, 2011 - Son Kim
AnswerFirst Answering Service Becomes a Corporate Sponsor for the Association of the United States Army Suncoast Chapter
AnswerFirst Communications supports U.S. Army troops and their families through corporate sponsorship of the Suncoast Chapter Association of the United States Army. - March 11, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Got Storage Enhances Their Surveillance Systems for Self Storage in Victorville
Got Storage recently upgraded their surveillance system to provide stronger protection for their clients’ storage needs. They have added four new monitors and have upgraded some of their most essential cameras. Got Storage is the ultimate self storage, business and R.V. storage facility in... - March 11, 2011 - Got Storage
Intelligence Best Practices from Around the World Now Available to Online Subscribers
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, has officially launched a premium online knowledge resource and networking platform on intelligence best practices. "The materials on GIA’s Intelligence Best Practices Online represent a... - March 11, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Bruce Clay Global Internet Marketing Guru Shares SEO Tips and Tricks with Business Review India
“Only 10 percent people go to page two of a search engine,” says Bruce Clay, the global Internet Marketing Guru and founder of Bruce Clay, Inc. Moreover, it is estimated that while 43 percent click on the top three links, only 16 percent go further, making it imperative for a company to... - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Bit-Wizards Designers Win ADDY Second Year in a Row
Silver ADDY awarded for website design. - March 10, 2011 - Bit-Wizards
How Unusual Businesses Are Creators of Wealth with Business Review India
Focuses on the country’s fastest emerging companies and reveals the inside story of their successes - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Expert Tips and Tricks for Successfully Raising an Online Profile in African Business Review
Main challenges when running a search engine marketing (SEM) campaign in Africa to be fairly tactical things, such as communicating with small, fragmented markets; a variety of languages and cultures - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
GIA Grows by 24% and Achieves Over 95% Customer Retention Rate in 2010
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases some performance indicators that demonstrate the firm’s continued strong growth amidst high levels of customer satisfaction. - March 10, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Imaginet International Inc Expands in Southern Mindanao with Davao Representative Office
Imaginet International Inc opens its representative offices in Davao and General Santos Mindanao Philippines in cooperation with Paperless Trail Inc (PTI) as partners in Quadra Alliance IT Solutions and Services. - March 10, 2011 - Quadra Alliance
Business to Business Magazine Announces Carl Jarl Group is the #1 Locksmith in Omaha
Carl Jarl Group has been voted the number one locksmith in Omaha, Nebraska by Business to Business Magazine. Omaha residents have counted on Carl Jarl’s quality of lock and security services as well as their 24 hour lock-out services for years, so it is no wonder they have gained recognition... - March 10, 2011 - Carl Jarl Group
CICS Launches Management Systems Training Courses
CICS, a global expert in management systems, product certification and environmental/sustainability assurance and consultancy has launched a new range of management systems training courses. - March 10, 2011 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Click Consult Ranks #1 in Web Development Companies in United Kingdom by topseos.co.uk for March 2011
topseos.co.uk, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best web development companies in United Kingdom for March 2011. - March 09, 2011 - topseos.com
Corporate Traffic Opens New Office in Charlotte, N.C. to Service Burgeoning Business in the Region
Local office for existing and new Charlotte clients provides enhanced service opportunities and utilization of Charlotte’s air and less-than-truckload capabilities. - March 09, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Franchises That Are Going Green Are Featured in the March Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Franchises that are Going Green. Going... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Sustainable Wineries and Restaurants Are Discussed in the March Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its March issue. For the cover issue three wineries were investigated in how they best... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
The Top 5 CFO’s of India, Unplugged, with Business Review India
Most CEOs of leading companies seek a CFO who can help them manage the business, complement their skills and offer leadership; on top of their financial expertise. - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Real World Leadership Institute Reveals the Top 10 Employee Engagement Drivers on the Real World Leadership Blog Talk Radio Program
Debora McLaughlin, co-founder of The Real World Leadership Institute, reveals the top 10 drivers of employee engagement and what today’s leaders can do to maximize their impact on their organizations. - March 09, 2011 - Open Door Coaching
Michael Kraehnke, Partner, DPP, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are you ready? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Kraehnke, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tectonic Shift... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Rhiannon Rees Has Re-Launched Her New Corporate Website
Rhiannon’s site - Lovelivingthedream.com is now revamped with whole new look and feel, it also offers user friendly features and better navigation tools. - March 09, 2011 - Love living the Dream pty. Ltd.
Steelhenge Business Continuity Consultant to Speak at Business Continuity Institute Forum Event About the Use of Social Media in Crisis Management
Steelhenge Consulting confirms that Drew Gibson, consultant and social media expert in the business continuity and crisis management team, will speak at a London BCI Forum event on how to utilise social media as part of a crisis response. - March 09, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Intruder Caught on Video by Sonitrol, Arrested by Sarasota County Police
Police arrested a man for loitering and prowling on the rooftop of a local business after Sonitrol of Sarasota reported real time video of the suspect. Central Station Supervisor Murshid Normand received security alerts at 10:56pm on February 21, 2011. He contacted the Sarasota County Police... - March 09, 2011 - Sonitrol of Tallahassee
Tax Attorneys Direct Exposes Myths of Tax Extension
A tax extension provides ample time to prepare your taxes, but they need to be done correctly and the best way to do it is through a professional tax attorney. - March 08, 2011 - Titan Tax Relief
Intrapromote LLC Ranks #1 in Best Social Media Marketing Companies for March 2011
topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best Social Media Marketing companies worldwide for March 2011. - March 08, 2011 - topseos.com
Boot Ranch is Back
After being put on hold for the recent downturn, Boot Ranch (in Fredericksburg Texas) is finally back in business. Pro golfer Hal Sutton's original vision continues as lot sales have now resumed. Golf membership are also available for the highly-acclaimed golf course, and a new 55,000 sq ft, $30 million "clubhouse village" opened its doors this week. "Hal Sutton has designed one of the great golf courses in Texas, and the clubhouse is just as spectacular," said project manager Charles Perry. - March 08, 2011 - Boot Ranch
New, Interactive Way to See Boston...by Way of a Scavenger Hunt Tour
Move over, walking tours! Bostonians and tourists alike will get a new way to experience Beantown when Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts launches Boston: The Game later this month, with free tickets until the end of March. The Game, already a hit in New York and Las Vegas, is a cell phone-guided scavenger hunt played entirely by text message. It gives players an in-depth look at a neighborhood (or "game zone"), including hidden gems and insights even natives don't know about. - March 08, 2011 - Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts
Two Rivers Water Company Selects raas-XBRL for SEC-Ready XBRL Preparation
raas-XBRL, LLC, provider of SEC-ready XBRL preparation services, is pleased to announce a new client, Two Rivers Water Company (“Two Rivers”). Two Rivers has selected raas-XBRL as its full-service outsourcing solution for the preparation of its 10Q and 10K reports in XBRL format, as... - March 08, 2011 - raas-XBRL
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group Announces Appointment of International Monetary Fund as Its Investment Banking and Strategic Advisory Firm
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group (OTC:“APRM.PK”) (www.aprcg.com) “the Company”), and a leader in marketing “Made-in-the-USA” products and services manufactured by U.S. Small & Medium Size Businesses (SME) to consumers in Hong Kong and China through their proprietary e-commerce platform, headquartered in Citra, Florida, today announced that it has engaged International Monetary (“IM”) as its investment banking & strategic advisory firm to structure financing. - March 08, 2011 - American Pacific Rim Commerce Group