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SNIRK Unveils New Business Solution That Generates More Appointments and More Money
SNIRK is online scheduling, appointment reminder and marketing software that generates more appointments and money for the appointment-focused business. - November 19, 2009 - SNIRK
StartUp Nation Honors Stay-at-Home Mom Owned Business as One of Nation's Top Home Businesses of 2009
Sourdough Communications wins runner-up in business competition in the Recession Buster category. - November 19, 2009 - Sourdough Communications
"PCI: Requirements to Action" Research Paper Helps Merchants Protect Against a Harrowing Holiday Shopping Season
New advisory supplement lists more than 30 immediate, high-impact steps for hardening information systems against security breaches. - November 18, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
Interior Design Solutions Wins a SEMA Global Media Award
3M Carbon Fiber Automotive Finishes, exhibited by Interior Design Solutions (www.idsfinishes.com) at SEMA, won one of the Show’s Global Media Awards for Best New Product. Interior Design Solutions (IDS) recently exhibited a new-to-the-US product manufactured by 3M Company – 3M Carbon... - November 18, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
One in Two Recruitment Consultants Not Covered for Professional Mistakes
54% of recruitment consultants putting businesses at risk by waiving professional indemnity insurance. - November 18, 2009 - Coverzones
Digital Marketing Collective Launches with 4 Agencies -- Industry Vets on Board
There is a new agency in town: Digital Marketing Collective (DMC). DMC is a new resource for contemporary marketers faced with the challenges of consumers and businesses shifting their attention from traditional media – television, radio and print – to the Internet, wireless devices, games and other digital devices. - November 18, 2009 - Digital Marketing Collective
DAILY Customizes Rigid UHF Tag for Industrial Applications
DAILY's rigid UHF tag is specially designed for Industrial Applications, since it is extremely resistant to harsh environment, including metallic and moist conditions. And the rigid on-metal tags can be customized from 860MHz to 960MHz, as well as in different sizes and shapes for each... - November 18, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
First Investors Corporation: Johnathan Wilsey Promoted to Division Manager of the Springfield Office
First Investors Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Johnathan Wilsey to the position of Division Manager of the Springfield, Massachusetts sales office. Jon’s promotion took effect on October 16, 2009. A graduate of SUNY College at Potsdam, Jon has been with First Investors... - November 18, 2009 - First Investors Media
GoldenNetworking.com to Invite CEOs, SMB Owners, Economists and Labor Leaders to America Leaders Forum 2010
GoldenNetworking.com hosting first ever America Leaders Forum 2010, "Meeting the Job Creation Challenge," January 21st, in New York City - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
Eurekahedge to Partner with GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009
Eurekahedge partnering with GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, December 10th, in New York City - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
Kirkland's Edwin del Hierro to Speak at Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank
Edwin del Hierro, Partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009 on December 10th in New York City. - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
Founder of GoldenNetworking.com Participated at Harvard Arab Weekend and Alumni Gala Dinner in Boston
Mr. Edgar Perez Hosting GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009, "Challenges and Opportunities," November 20th in New York City - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
VCExperts.com to Partner with GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009
VCExperts.com partnering with GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009, November 20th, in New York City - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
Qatar Airways and DLA Piper to Partner with Middle East Leaders Forum 2009
Qatar Airways, Worlds Five-Star Airline, and prestigious law firm DLA Piper, partnering with GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009, November 20th, in New York City. - November 18, 2009 - Golden Networking
Kids ‘R’ Kids Of Cary, Morrisville and RTP Recognized as Five Star Schools of Excellence
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that all three locations have been named Five Star Schools of Excellence by the state of North Carolina. This license signifies the highest level of quality... - November 18, 2009 - Kids R Kids
ArtFire’s Facebook Kiosk Surpasses 10,000 Users
Users take advantage of ArtFire’s tool allowing them to sell though Facebook. - November 18, 2009 - ArtFire
Loren Slocum Joins BlogTalkRadio Host David Muraco on "Coaching in the Zone" November 22, 2009, 9 P.m. Eastern
Founder, CEO and President of LoBella International Loren Slocum will appear on BlogTalkRadio's show “Coaching In The Zone” (www.blogtalkradio.com/Coaching-In-The-Zone) with host David Muraco on Sunday November 22, 2009 at 9 p.m. Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Loren's unique life perspective as well as her new book Life Tuneups released in May of this year. - November 18, 2009 - In The Zone - Personal & Professional Coaching Solutions
First Cloud Computing Solution for Corporate Language Services: TDADirectBuyer.com
Flawless integration throughout an organization; No software or hardware to install or purchase; Uniform updates at no expense to the company. 5% Pay-per-Use: no contracts, no fixed fees. - November 18, 2009 - Translatus, Inc
Join NAWBO San Diego to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Happy NAWBO! will be a festive evening of food, drink and networking on December 7 at Solare Ristorante. - November 18, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Analyst Briefing the Smart Homes and Assisted Living - Advanced Technologies and Global Market to be Held on 2nd Dec 2009
Smart home technology applications are increasingly becoming an integral feature of new buildings and retro-fit properties. - November 18, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Biz Talk - Recession Proofing Your Business
ActionCOACH Michael Washington will be conducting a workshop covering the essentials of running a healthy, profitable business in any economic setting. - November 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
SBS Group Chosen as a Technology Pacesetter for the 6th Consecutive Year
SBS Group, New Jersey’s leading technology solutions provider, is proud to be named a 2009 Technology Pacesetter by Accounting Today Magazine for the sixth consecutive year. The magazine gives this award each year to 100 organizations that market financial software applications in the... - November 18, 2009 - SBS Group
Carolinas Practice is Sunera’s Third New Office in 2009
Sunera is now providing internal audit, information security and technology consulting services throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and into Tennessee with the opening of its Raleigh office. - November 18, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Performance Systems Group and Loyaltyworks Sign RewardTrax® Incentive Program Platform Licensing Agreement
Innovative, online reward technology brings millions of awards to Loyaltyworks' point-based incentive programs - November 18, 2009 - Loyaltyworks
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Valuation Services, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Goodwill Impairment In the Face of the Global Financial Meltdown on 1/28/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today David C. Dufendach, CPA/ABV, ASA, Partner, Valuation Services, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - November 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 3:00... - November 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Bank ATM Downtime Reduced and Costly Technician Visits Eliminated by ATM Power Manager Product from Data Connections Inc.
Data Connections Inc, announces the ATM Power Manager product line. The ATM Power Manager will reduce ATM downtime, and eliminate technician site visits to Bank ATMs to perform a power shut down and restart. - November 17, 2009 - Data Connections Inc
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
Carnegie Mellon University Professor Gives Away Book on Job Interviewing
If you ask the right questions, you'll more likely get the right job, says Professor Ed Barr of Carnegie Mellon University in his free book, "Ask the Right Questions; Get the Right Job." - November 17, 2009 - Edward H. Barr
CTXM Deploys Games on OffsideBet.com
A variety of CTXM casino and fixed odds games now are added to OffsideBet’s new Games section. - November 17, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Business Coaching Will Help Big C Cancer Charity in the UK to Increase Donations by £200000 in One Year
Roger Pemberton is participating in the global Coaching for a Cause initiative, which aims at helping the non-profit sector raise at least $2.5 million overall in funds and donations within the next six months. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Animal Therapy Programs Benefit Georgia Community in Several Ways
Chastain Horse Park in Atlanta, Georgia, offers therapeutic programs for children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. They hope to gain success with help from their ActionCOACH Business Coach. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Business Coaching to Help Every Orphan’s Hope Increase Sponsorships by 20%; Product Sales by 40%
ActionCOACH’s pro bono business coaching program will help charity increase annual budget by 30%; sponsorships by 20%; raise the daily bread pledged funding by 10%; drive program participation up by 15% and augment product sales by 40%. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
"Inside Business Report" Show to Feature New Series: "Protecting Your Corporate Assets"
The producers of "Inside Business Report" are pleased to announce a special series, "Protecting Your Corporate Assets", exploring the myriad solutions designed to protect all aspects of an organization's personnel and assets. The show marries an unrivaled host, Fred Thompson,... - November 17, 2009 - Inside Business Report
"Inside Business Report" Show to Feature New Series: "Medical Minutes"
The producers of "Inside Business" are pleased to announce a special series, "Medical Minutes", highlighting the profound impact of science and technology in medicine and healthcare. The advances are growing exponentially. Breakthrough medical technologies are able to detect... - November 17, 2009 - Inside Business Report
Consortium Centro America Abogados: "Best Banking & Finance Law Firm in Central America" Award Granted by World Finance 2009, UK
Consortium Centro America Abogados was honored as the “Best Banking & Finance Law Firm Award in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica” by World Finance Legal Awards 2009. Consortium was granted this award for its innovation, originality and quality in service,... - November 17, 2009 - Consortium Centro America Abogados
Australian Aerospace Upgrades to UpsideLMS Version 4.0 to Enhance Training Experience for Over 900 Employees
Australian Aerospace, the only helicopter producer in Australia and New Zealand and a subsidiary of the Eurocopter, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS, the largest Aerospace and Defence company in Europe, upgraded to UpsideLMS Version 4.0 from UpsideLMS Version 3.0. Australian Aerospace has been using UpsideLMS for over a year before the upgrade. UpsideLMS deployed on-site at Australian Aerospace is used to train more than 900 employees spread across various facilities in Australia. - November 17, 2009 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Abhav Released Brazil News Application for iPhone
Brazil News application for iPhone is now available in iTunes Apple store. Abhav, an US based mobile development company located in Boston can develop complex and simple mobile applications. - November 17, 2009 - Abhav LLC
WikiWealth.com Introduces India Rupee (INR) Fundamental Currency Analysis
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality currency analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of the India Rupee (INR) and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - November 17, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
WikiWealth.com Introduces Cocoa Commodity Research Reports
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality cocoa commodity analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of cocoa and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - November 17, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Smithstreet Paper Compares US and China Stimulus Packages
SmithStreetSolutions announced the publication of its whitepaper, examining the US and China’s responses to the financial crisis. - November 17, 2009 - smithstreetsolutions
Sell More in a Down Economy
Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling, is offering the information-packed webinar, How to Bypass Prospect Stalls, Respond to Prospect Objections and Close the Sale. - November 17, 2009 - Wendy Weiss
First Freelance Job Site Paperback Hits the Market
"It’s a user guide for new buyers and it incorporates RentACoder’s new technologies with time-tested outsourcing traditions," said Nicole Miller, author of “Outsourcing Through RentACoder.” "We wrote the book not only to help improve the quality of working... - November 17, 2009 - Nicole Miller
Morris Commodities Signs an Introducing Broker Agreement with WireFX Limited
New partnership will allow Morris Commodities users to open Forex trading accounts without dealer intervention, extending the Morris Commodities trading experience to a wider audience. - November 17, 2009 - Morris Commodities
San Francisco and Silicon Valley Clamor for Big Names and Big Ideas to Share, TEDx SF Gathering Sells Out in Just Ten Days and Adds Livestreaming
More than 300 people will descend upon the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to attend TEDx SF’s sold out event. The event, centered on Creativity and Reinvention, sold out in record time. To accommodate the thousands interested in seeing the conference packed with big thinkers, TEDxSF has added a live web stream that will begin at 4:30 p.m. - November 16, 2009 - TEDxSF
New Florida Keys Ad Campaign Spoofs iPhone App-Mania
As virtual escapism continues to pacify recession-shy travelers, The Florida Keys wants everyone to unplug and reconnect. - November 16, 2009 - Tinsley Advertising
French ‘Off Plan’ Leaseback Property – an Investment Protected from Currency Fluctuations
In these economically troubled times, many potential investors are put off by poor exchange rates between the pound and the Euro, preferring instead to err on the side of caution. While this course of action is wholly understandable, they do risk missing out on some great opportunities. - November 16, 2009 - Sextant French Property
News at MEDICA: ALPCO Announces the Launch of Several New Products in 2009
ALPCO will return to MEDICA, showcasing these new immunoassay kits, which cement the company's perennial committment to serving the demands of the pre-clinical research market. This will be ALPCO's fourth year at MEDICA as part of the “Best of New England” consortium of companies, located in the US pavilion in Halle 3, D15-4. - November 16, 2009 - ALPCO
Seth Kahan, 1st Worldwide to be Certified in All Alan Weiss Mentor Programs
Kahan, a change leadership specialist and member of Alan Weiss' Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame, has been certified to deliver Weiss' regular Mentor Program, Guided Mentoring Program, and the unique Total Immersion Program for veteran consultants. - November 16, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Presence Management Technology from The Washington Network, Inc., Can Help Improve Customer Relations, Office Productivity
Want to improve worker productivity and customer service? Rick Endres, president of The Washington Network, Inc, tells how. - November 16, 2009 - The Washington Network Inc.