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Jumpstart Your Online Business with the Search Monster’s Recommendations
The Search Monster’s focus is on recommending affordable, dedicated programmes for those who are new to internet marketing and are truly committed to finding the information and the resources they need to start a successful business on the internet. - April 07, 2009 - thesearchmonster
Timesheet Software Provider, Replicon, Inc., Honored as One of Canada's Top Canadian Tech Companies
With a remarkable client list of over 6700 companies, Replicon has made itself the benchmark in the timesheet software and expense tracking industry. - April 07, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Ashton Capital Group, LLC. Alternative Business Solutions: Bringing Unconventional Financing Methods Into the Mainstream
Ashton Capital Group, LLC (ACG) have been providing financing to start-ups and established businesses for years. ACG are able to provide traditional and alternative financing with a specialty in accounts receivable financing and equipment financing. Unlike traditional banks, ACG are able to provide equipment financing to start-ups and businesses with good to poor credit ratings. - April 07, 2009 - Ashton Capital Group, LLC
Buff N’Shine’s President Earns International Certification in Floor Care
Joe Gradwohl, president of Buff N’Shine Professional Textile and Floor Care, located in Lansing’s Old Town neighborhood was recently recertified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This IICRC certification means that Mr. Gradwohl has proven... - April 07, 2009 - Buff N'Shine
Inaugural Lecture of New Customer Management Institute Identifies Recession Opportunities
Customer service professionals shown how to turn economic recession to advantage. - April 07, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Excellence in Motivation Battles Businesses for Charity
Excellence In Motivation, a Dayton, Ohio, performance-improvement firm, has fielded a team to participate in the Greater Dayton Battle of the Businesses to benefit Ohio Special Olympics. From May 30 – June 6, 2009, teams representing over 50 Dayton-area businesses will compete in 15 co-ed sporting events ranging from volleyball to sack races for Ohio Special Olympics. - April 07, 2009 - Excellence in Motivation
Seminar: How to Profit from New Product Ideas and Patents from the Authors of Business Success Through Innovation
With the goal of inspiring small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, Dave Rogers (Patent Attorney and Partner with Squire Sanders & Dempsey) and Amy Hartzer (President of IsoPatent), co-authors of Business Success Through Innovation, will present a seminar entitled “How To Profit From New Product Ideas and Patents” on May 14, 2009 at Kierland Corporate Center, 7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 250, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254. Those interested can register at www.isopatent.com. - April 07, 2009 - IsoPatent
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
Edmonton Business Coach Partners with Brian Tracy to Get Local Business Owners in the Game
John Cutler, a certified FocalPoint Business Coach works with local business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives to get on the path of success through business performance coaching and development services. - April 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Total Mortgage Offers DU Refi Plus(TM) to Streamline Mortgage Refinancing for Homeowners
Recently released, DU Refi PlusTM is expected to reignite the housing industry by loosening underwriting guidelines and allowing LTVs up to 105%. By offering DU Refi PlusTM, Total Mortgage Services recognizes that the combination of reduced documentation requirements, decreased credit score acceptability and historically low interest rates have created the perfect opportunity to benefit hard-working homeowners who continually pay their mortgages on time. - April 06, 2009 - Total Mortgage
YapStone Announces New Senior Account Executive
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ and VacationRentPayment™ divisions, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations and other property-related markets. - April 06, 2009 - Yapstone, Inc.
Inspirtech Offers Free 3D CAD Training Tutorials for New SolidWorks Software Users
In an effort to help combat a rising unemployment rate, inspirtech has begun offering free 3D CAD technology training to users new to SolidWorks. SolidWorks is industry standard mechanical design software used to design products ranging from industrial machinery to medical instruments. Inspirtech uses proven teaching techniques to instruct, inspire and instill confidence into users with cutting edge technologies. - April 06, 2009 - Inspirtech
New Book for Home Based Businesses
The Successful Home Business Guide is a comprehensive book for anyone running or considering running a business from their home. - April 06, 2009 - Doubleware Publications
Saville Interactive Technology for Lancashire Cardiac Centre
Part of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust, the Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a new £52 million purpose-built hospital, providing comprehensive Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical Services for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria. - April 06, 2009 - Saville Online
Help for Those Facing a Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, the most complete website for all facets of finding senior care launches. - April 05, 2009 - GeriCareFinder, Inc.
Smarty Paws Dog Training in New Hyde Park, NY Announces the Start-Up of 2009 Group Classes for Obedience and Socialization
Smarty Paws Dog Training by Helen Del Bove provides positive dog training for all ages and levels. Helen's services include private, in-home instruction/counseling for obedience and behavior problems as well as group classes for puppy kindergarten, basic obedience and the newly added beyond basics. - April 05, 2009 - Smarty Paws Dog Training
Go-Kustom Films in Pre-Production for Rat Rod Rockers!
Hot Rod Girls Save The World Writer & Director, D.A. Sebasstian and Go-Kustom Films are now officially in pre-production for their next Lo-Fi Hot Rod Epic - Rat Rod Rockers! set for an early 2010 release. - April 05, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference Reception
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will sponsor the Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference Pre-Trip Orientation Reception on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, located at 800 South Salisbury Street. The reception will... - April 05, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
CareerNet Provides Advice on Finding a Career That Fits
CareerNet has announced that Gary Greene, president of Greene Resources, Inc., will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - April 05, 2009 - Career Transformations
If It’s Monday, This Must be My Call Centre - 40 Percent Profit Boost Expected ‘virtually Overnight’ with IPscape
Last Thursday, Pacific FX Traders had a manual dialling system for its 22 agents. On Monday morning, after signing the contract on Friday, the agents were making calls via a fully automated outbound call centre from IPscape, the Australian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contact centre specialist. The IPscape solution bundles telco voice, software, reporting and management on a per-second billing basis for inbound, outbound or blended contact centre requirements. - April 05, 2009 - IPscape
Vivio Technologies Partners with SmarterTools Inc
Vivio Technologies is proud to announce a partnership with SmarterTools Inc in which Vivio Technologies will offer SmarterTools software products to enhance Vivio's new ColdFusion Windows Hosting account options. Vivio Technologies is a long standing member of the ColdFusion community and seeks to better serve it's client base with Windows Hosting and SmarterTools software. - April 04, 2009 - Vivio Technologies
DCIA Announces P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA Agenda
4th Annual Event Will Focus on P2P Usage Data, Analytical Tools, Relevant Trends, and Future Opportunities – Pre-Registration Ends April 27th. - April 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
IsHitlerInHeaven.com Releases Its First Book. Is Hitler In Heaven? The New Book by Mike Cullison Claims He Is.
Mike Cullison has released his first book, Is Hitler in Heaven? ($19.99 ISBN: 978-0-615-28820-8) This book explores the questions of humanity, religion, science, evolution, and the Universe. It is the author's opinion that "Hitler believed in God, and the Bible says that if you believe in God,... - April 04, 2009 - Mike Cullison
Michael Nesta, Director, Advisory Transaction Services, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value On 5/1/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael Nesta, Director, Advisory Transaction Services of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 1, 2009, Friday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sean Shimamoto, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, on 5/5/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Sean Shimamoto, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “American... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know”. This 2-hour event is... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Solutions for Organizations in Hard Times
Nonprofit Solutions NW is proud to announce the formation of a new subsidiary, SolutionsNOW! Consulting. SolutionsNOW! consultants, a network of independent top local business and management professionals, believe that their collaboration demonstrates how efficiency in planning, careful analysis,... - April 04, 2009 - NonProfit Solutions NW
Vaco Raleigh Announces the Launch of Chicago Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced the launch of a new Vaco office in Chicago located on the... - April 04, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Housing Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Housing Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. This report provides exhaustive information and objective analysis on the growing housing industry in India. - April 04, 2009 - RNCOS
Kevin Tom, Director, Transaction Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value On 5/1/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kevin Tom, CFA, Director, Transaction Services of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth W. Bond, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Critical GASB Issues for 2009 on 7/8/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kenneth W. Bond, Partner of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Critical GASB Issues... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
A Residential Real Estate Developer Has One of the Best Weeks in the Nation
A Chicago developer had the best buyer activity and sales last week of any new construction project in Chicago and possibly the nation. - April 03, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
James Beard Foundation Recognized Chef Marco Porceddu Launches iEats iPhone Application on iTunes
iEats is the new iPhone application available exclusively on iTunes for $5.99. iEats: Appetizers is the first in the series. Easy to make innovative recipes, extraordinary plating techniques and wine pairings by James Beard Foundation recognized Chef Marco Porceddu. Well-known Las Vegas chef and... - April 03, 2009 - Clearpoint Restaurant Solutions LLC
WebORB for Java Now Supports Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server
Midnight Coders announces WebORB support for Sun GlassFish(TM) Enterprise Server - a winning combination for building Java(TM) software-based Rich Internet Applications (RIA). WebORB for Java is the RIA industry’s most robust integration and runtime (presentation) server and Sun GlassFish... - April 03, 2009 - Midnight Coders, Inc.
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
Vietnam’s Rapidly Expanding Plantation Resources Are Becoming an Important Supply Source for Pulpmills in Japan and China, Reports WRQ
Vietnam is now one of the most important suppliers of plantation Eucalyptus and Acacia wood chips to the pulp industry in both Japan and China. The country has expanded shipments gradually over the past six years and is now the world’s fourth largest hardwood chip exporter, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
4D Media Acquires Leading Motor Sports Web Properties
4D Media has come to an agreement with Diversified Enterprises, LLC to acquire the leading racing websites Supercross.com and Racetime.com - April 03, 2009 - 4D Media Inc
Is a Recession the Right Time to Strengthen Your Management Team and Pass the Competition?
Right now, most companies are focused on cutting costs, postponing activities, and even laying off people; however, every company must also be planning for the next move up in the business cycle. Inherent in this planning process is the assessment of your executive team and other key management leaders in your organization. - April 03, 2009 - Carl J. Taylor & Co.
Rally a Success! But Amend the CPSIA Needs More Congressional Support.
Members of the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) gathered Wednesday at the Amend the CPSIA rally in Washington DC (www.amendtheCPSIA.com). The rally was the first of its kind to bring together the diverse constituents impacted by the unintended consequences of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement... - April 03, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
OstermanCron Aligns with Sensory Technologies for Audio-Visual, Videoconference Systems, and Collaboration Solutions
Premier office furniture dealer makes high-end solutions available to clients; showcases new technology in Cincinnati showroom. - April 03, 2009 - OstermanCron
NPSA Warns of Mystery Shopper Scam
The NPSA is warning the industry about a new mystery shopping scam that seeks to wring its victims of $3,500. - April 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
N.C. CEO Forum Announces Title Level Sponsors
The 2009 N.C. CEO Forum (www.ncceoforum.com), an invitation-only business event scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C., has announced the eight Title Level Sponsors for the event. The event, created and organized by Rick Deckelbaum & Associates (RDA)... - April 03, 2009 - NC CEO Forum
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Chooses Global eProcure to Provide Procurement Outsourcing Services
R.J. Reynolds selects Global eProcure for Outsourcing of Marketing Products, Services and MRO. - April 03, 2009 - Global eProcure
Arie Y. Lewin, Director of the Center for International Business Education and Research to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys on 06/23/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Arie Y. Lewin, Professor, of Strategy and International Business at Duke University, Fuqua School of Business and Director of the Center for International Business... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Charles Aird , Senior Managing Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: on 06/23/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Dr. Charles Aird, Senior Managing Director & US National Leader Shared Services and Outsourcing Advisory, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective
This past year, one of the key trends affecting companies of all sizes is the “outsourcing” or “offshoring” of business functions that used to be provided internally within a company to third-party vendors who specialize in the operation and management of such functions. It... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Customized RFID Antennas for RFID Reader
The RFID Reader Antennas can be a separate, attached component. And an external RFID Antenna can give a better signal range to RFID reader, so as to make tags to be read relatively far away. DAILY RFID has recently unveiled a customized HF RFID Antenna DL810 to cater for the above demands. The... - April 03, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RFID Asset Tracking System Streamlines Asset Management
As the importance of asset tracking in asset detection and utilization, DAILY RFID released a new RFID asset tracking system to cater for the requirement of asset optimizing management for mobile and fixed assets. This RFID asset management system, basing on 13.56MHz, integrates best asset... - April 03, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
TLK International Begins 2009 with a Website Redesign to Demonstrate Their High Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
The improved site contains engaging content, simpler navigation, and more functionality to meet the needs and requests of customers. - April 03, 2009 - TLK International