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Leveraging Business Expertise: International Assistance Program and ActionCOACH Join Forces for Coaching for a Cause
Spokane’s IAP and ActionCOACH Kevin Weir Collaborate to Increase Donations for Local Charity. - October 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Non-Profit Looks to Business Coaching to Better Serve Community
Blue Sky Bridge, Boulder County Colorado’s Child Advocacy Center aims to overcome fundraising challenges through pro bono business coaching, which will help them become more business-like. - October 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Compassion Australia Benefits from ActionCOACH’s Coaching for a Cause Initiative
ActionCOACH Stephen Kay and Australian CEO of Compassion Australia Paul O’Rourke are collaborating efforts to expand the charity’s reach and visibility. - October 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Oklahoma-based Addiction Center Responsible for Breakthrough in Treatment
Despite pioneering treatment of substance abuse, the Norman Addiction Information and Counseling Center is fighting for grants and funds as a result of the recession. - October 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Farm to Market Ecommerce Service Announces Largest Online Wine Market
AgBASE.com users can now shop and purchase wine directly from local and regional wineries providing them with the widest selection of favorite and unusual wines in the largest online food and beverage marketplace. - October 29, 2009 - AgBASE Directory
Audio CD from YouTube Playlist - It is So Easy with Free YouTube to MP3 Converter from DVDVideoSoft
A leading developer of multimedia software, DVDVideoSoft recently released more updates for users' favourite tool Free YouTube to MP3 Converter. - October 29, 2009 - DVDVideoSoft Limited
Old Town Business Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Buff N’Shine Professional Textiles and Floor Care is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. President Joe Gradwohl founded the business in his East Lansing home in October 1984 with the goal of becoming the region’s premier service provider for cleaning home and office flooring... - October 29, 2009 - Buff N'Shine
Nutricap Labs Gives Back to the Community
Leading vitamin supplement manufacturer continues to make a difference by contributing to local charities. - October 29, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
BJF Trading Spells Out Benefits of Mechanical Forex Trading with 'Expert Advisors' Range
BJF Trading is a software development firm, specializing in the production of algorithmically-driven forex expert advisor trading robots. Based on the principles of advanced mathematics and applied physics, BJF Trading have successfully launched a range of expert advisor packages, and continues to help traders around the world find more consistency and profitability from their forex trading. - October 29, 2009 - BJF Trading Group inc.
Clear Computing Expands QuickBooks Support
Clear Computing, developer of the Total Activity Control (TAC) operations management system, announced that they have expanded their QuickBooks support. This feature enhancement enables you to eliminate duplicate data entry and automate financial updates. - October 29, 2009 - Clear Computing, Inc.
Greystone's Jeff Schachter to Speak at Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank
Jeff Schachter, Senior Managing Director at Greystone and Co., Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009 on December 10th in New York City. - October 29, 2009 - Golden Networking
Looking Good for Less is Now Even More Important to Job Seekers
Consumers flock to stores offering free makeovers and samples. - October 29, 2009 - Free Beauty Events
PhaseWare is a Proud Co-Sponsor of the Texas A&M University Collegiate Sales Competition on November 7, 2009
PhaseWare is co-sponsoring the Collegiate Sales Competition at Texas A&M University in November. All A&M undergraduates are welcome to enter. - October 29, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
“Business is Booming” U.K. Tour a Success; Indonesia, South Africa, U.S. Next
ActionCOACH founder and CEO Brad Sugars’ eight-day U.K. tour just ended in October, and he’s already planning his next “Business is Booming” tour, coming up in November. - October 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH
“Master Mentors” Interview Series Premieres on ActionCOACH.com
Brad Sugars premiered his new interview series, “Master Mentors,” which features the ActionCOACH CEO interviewing different entrepreneurs and business leaders. - October 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Learn.com and The Hackett Group Announce Global Implementation Alliance
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, and The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a global strategic advisory firm, today announced a global implementation alliance. - October 29, 2009 - Learn.com
Web Courseworks Releases “Get Your Gear On!” to Casual Game Sites
Online game encouraging safe bicycle riding takes on a new twist - October 29, 2009 - Web Courseworks
TCG Graphics Ranked as Top Printing Company
Jeff Majewski, president and owner of TCG Graphics (www.tricg.com/), has announced that the Garner-based printing company has ranked in Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists for top printing companies in the Triangle. Triangle Business Journal ranked the companies based the number of... - October 29, 2009 - TCG Graphics
eBizAuctions Owners Pen Financial Handbook
Nancy Baughman, president of eBizAuctions (www.ebizauctions.com) and husband Daren authored their first book, Buy It, Sell It, Make Money. The book reveals the secrets of the Flipster System—Frugal Luxury Investment Purchasing—a system that they’ve used and perfected over the past... - October 29, 2009 - Ebiz Auctions
Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 to Explore Alternative Approaches for Private Equity Investing in the Arabian Gulf
Alternative Approaches for Private Equity Investing in the Gulf will be one of the topics to be discussed at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City - October 29, 2009 - Golden Networking
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
‘World of Sofas’ ‘Grand Opening Campaign" is a Success
In the midst of falling sales and a void in the market where other traders have left the business, World of sofas has recognised the opportunity and opened 10 new stores in recent months. The result of the opening campaign is positive and reinforces the team’s belief that today’s economy is ready for a new retailer in the market. - October 28, 2009 - World of sofas
One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Local Mover Battles Bed Bug Head on
Moving Right Along Services Inc., has helped a 217 + unit Manhattan Co-op rid themselves of Bed Bugs. The board of directors didn’t hesitate when confronted with the city’s newest scourge. They took action against the bloodsucking pests – swift, coordinated, ruthless, expensive... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Bitrix Site Manager 8.5: Intelligent SEO and Robust Performance
Bitrix, Inc., a leading Content Management System (CMS) developer, releases a new version of Bitrix Site Manager that now includes extended SEO options, robust tools for website performance analysis, and a unique mechanism used to control all business processes with remarkably intuitive visual tools directly on websites or intranet portals. - October 28, 2009 - Bitrix
Share Calendars and Contacts with Outlook and Other Email Clients
Bynari Inc. introduces their most popular and much anticipated product, Insight Connector 4.0 that allows any client to share with Outlook. - October 28, 2009 - Bynari Inc.
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey New York High School is 4-story Catholic college-preparatory school located at 112 East 106th Street next to St. Cecilia’s church. - October 28, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
MCC to Host Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009 on Nov. 12
Aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners are invited to explore programs and services to help grow their businesses at Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009, a community resource forum hosted by Monroe Community College, a member of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The forum is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at MCC’s R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester. - October 28, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The UK's Fastest Hosting Provider in Running for 'Business Oscars'
Shortlist announced for the Growing Business Awards 2009. UKFast has been shortlisted for a Growing Business Award, recognising extraordinary UK businesses thriving despite the downturn. - October 28, 2009 - UKFast
e-Home AUTOMATION on Channel 5's The Gadget Show - 26th October 2009
e-Home AUTOMATION feature on the UK's leading technology show tonight - Channel 5's The Gadget Show. e-Home were tasked with creating a series of automation control options to spook the guest celebrity. Using e-Home CONTROLS software and e-homegreen hardware, the team were able to create a range... - October 28, 2009 - e-Home AUTOMATION LLC
Call Desk Inc (www.calldesk.com) Gets Ready for the Tax Season
Call Desk Inc, a leading provider of Virtual Live Receptionist Services to CPA’s and Tax Preparers announced that they have enhanced their services in readiness for the upcoming tax season. Call Desk, Inc., offers virtual receptionists to accounting professionals throughout the U.S. and... - October 28, 2009 - Call Desk Inc
Karen Westerman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Karen Westerman has joined the company as the new accounts payable specialist. In this role, Westerman is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of high volumes of Royal Oaks’... - October 28, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
NPSA Offers Mobile Self-Storage Magazine as New Member Benefit
The National Portable Storage Association is pleased to announce its members will now receive a digital copy of each quarterly issue of Mobile Self-Storage magazine. - October 28, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Public Launch of DFWforhire.com is Changing the Way Dallas Buys and Sells Services
Web startup is crowdsourcing transactions for Dallas, TX contractors and property owners. - October 28, 2009 - DFWforhire.com
Pressurised Leaders Are at Increased Risk of Exhibiting Extreme Behaviour
Talent Q urges employers to assess existing employees and identify latent issues with potential recruits. - October 28, 2009 - Talent Q
Ken Wilson, Business Pandemic Planning Expert, Addresses Business Pandemic Plan Requirements
President Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the "rapid increase in illness" from the H1N1 influenza virus. Ken Wilson, a pandemic planning expert, outlined today the business, operational and workforce issues that need to be addressed in pandemic plans to prepare companies for the Pandemic. - October 28, 2009 - Wilson Marketing Group, Inc.
TierOne Networks Closes Its 4th Acquisition of WavSpeed, Inc. in Ellis County, Texas
TierOne Networks a leading provider of carrier-grade wireless broadband products and services announced today it closed its 4th acquisition of WavSpeed, Inc. in Ellis County, Texas. The acquisition was in our current coverage area so 90% of revenue will flow to the bottom line. As the fixed... - October 27, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Hires Mr. Andy Compton, CPA as Controller
TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider ("WISP") today announced that it hired Mr. Andy Compton, CPA as Controller of the Company. Mr. Compton, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant and has served as Corporate Controller for companies in a variety of industries... - October 27, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
Oracle Honors BI Consulting Group as BI/EPM Implementation Partner of the Year
Global Oracle Innovation Award Recognizes Organizations for Innovative Deployments of Oracle Fusion Middleware - October 27, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
HomeTelos LEO Program Achieves Market Success as Foreclosure Alternative
HomeTelos Loan Exit Option (LEO) program has demonstrated market success as an effective approach in avoiding foreclosure for borrowers, investors, and mortgage servicers. The LEO pre-foreclosure home sale program is faster and has significantly higher closing success rates than traditional... - October 27, 2009 - HomeTelos, L.P.
GoldenNetworking.com Continues with Its Leaders Forums Series, with Middle East Leaders Forum and Private Equity Leaders Forum, Buying a Failed Bank
GoldenNetworking.com hosting Middle East Leaders Forum and first ever Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, "Buying a Failed Bank: Opportunities and Pitfalls," in New York City. - October 27, 2009 - Golden Networking
GoldenNetworking.com to Host Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, "Buying a Failed Bank: Opportunities and Pitfalls"
GoldenNetworking.com hosting first ever Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, "Buying a Failed Bank: Opportunities and Pitfalls," December 10th, in New York City - October 27, 2009 - Golden Networking
Early Bird Registration for GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009 to Expire November 12th
Early Bird Registration Expiring on November 12th for GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, "Buying a Failed Bank: Opportunities and Pitfalls." - October 27, 2009 - Golden Networking
8 Liabilities Your Lawyer May Not Know About... That Can Destroy You and Your Business
DreamBoldLiveBold.com to Hold Business Training to Benefit Million Kids.org "Million Reasons" Campaign. - October 27, 2009 - DreamBoldLiveBold.com
Free Lead Generation Teleseminars Show Businesses How to Get More Customers
12 Business Experts will reveal proven strategies to help small businesses bring in more customers, at the free-to-listen-to ‘Lead Generation Insider Briefings’ tele-seminars on October 27th - 30th. - October 27, 2009 - Success-Webinars
Panel at Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 to Discuss Strategies to Approach World’s Richest Sovereign Wealth Funds
Tapping into the World’s Richest Sovereign Wealth Funds will be one of the topics to be discussed at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City - October 27, 2009 - Golden Networking
Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 in New York to Discuss Prospects of Financial Recovery for Middle East Economies
Top executives will address prospects of quick financial recovery for Middle East economies in light of the ongoing financial crisis at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City. - October 27, 2009 - Golden Networking