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Credit Cards Costing Business Profits
The rise in fees related to accepting credit cards has increased for businesses in the U.S. - January 13, 2009 - Financial Mitigation Services
Get Those Holiday Photos Out of the Camera and Onto the Walls
PhotoFiddle.com makes museum-quality art from digital photos. Great for Valentines. http://photofiddle-gallery.com/. - January 13, 2009 - Photofiddle.com
IMS Launches IMSTVOnline.com, Bringing Powerful Analysis Tool to Television Marketers
Infomercial Monitoring Services, Inc. (IMS) of Philadelphia launches IMSTVOnline.com, a tool for television marketers, broadcasters and producers to obtain and analyze expenditures, media buys and details of infomercials. - January 13, 2009 - Infomercial Monitoring Service, Inc
MyNutritionStore.com Launches “Earn Extra Income - Own an Online Nutrition Business Free” to Home Based Entrepreneurs
Jim Stepanian, CEO of MyNutritionStore.com, announces the launch of free online nutrition stores to home based entrepreneurs, fitness, wellness and boot camp professionals interested in owning an online business. MyNutritionStore.com handles the inventory, shipping, paperwork and online marketing, including weekly email specials to store customers. Store owners can make commissions from 25 to 40% by selling MyNutritionStore.com products enabling them to work fewer hours and earn extra money. - January 13, 2009 - MyNutritionStore.com
Virtual Assistant Promotes Life in Nova Scotia
Time on Task Virtual Assistant Services Becomes Charter Member of Nova Scotia’s Come to Life Initiative. - January 13, 2009 - Time on Task Virtual Assistant Services
John Valenta, Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Healthcare Finance Update 2009 on 03/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that John Valenta, Senior Manager, of Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt,... - January 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
China Telecom and Manbujia Sign World’s Largest WiFi Access Deal
Manbujia, Asia’s fastest growing provider of WiFi roaming solutions, has completed an agreement with China Telecom Corporation Ltd for nationwide WiFi roaming. The agreement grants Manbujia’s subscribers and network operator partners seamless access to China Telecom’s ChinaNet,... - January 13, 2009 - Manbujia Ltd
Fast-Growing Grimes Moves Into New Headquarters
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 14500 Hyatt Rd near the Jacksonville International Airport. Repairs and improvements have been taking place since Grimes purchased the former Pic “N Save distribution center two years ago. - January 12, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Shawnda Lembke Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group, Hingham MA, is pleased to announce that Shawnda Lembke has joined their team as Senior Director of Development Services. Ms. Lembke will manage Perrone Group’s new office in Thousand Oaks, CA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. Specializing in... - January 12, 2009 - Perrone Group
Smallbiz Brain Presents America’s Best Companies
Heard across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the Smallbiz America Network presents “The Smallbiz Brain” to introduce influential guests from small businesses across the nation. Learn more about America’s Best Companies and President Jim Tracy in this close up interview with host David Wolf. - January 12, 2009 - America's Best Companies
RFID Clothing Tags Simplify Laundry Procedure
DAILY RFID(www.rfid-in-china.com), a leading producer of RFID tags and RFID Readers, has recently launched RFID Clothing tag for laundry and linen management.This Clothing tag with robust material,can operate stably in the harsh environments. This RFID Clothing tag can be read accuracy under harsh... - January 12, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
MiniCo Publishing Webinar Offers Information on Tenant Insurance
Tenant insurance takes center stage on February 11, 2009, when the Mini‑Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series presents "Adding Revenue by Offering Tenant Insurance," a live webinar for self-storage professionals including facility owners, operators, managers and vendors. In... - January 12, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Certified Business Moms Creates S.A.F.E Online Accreditation Standards
S.A.F.E. standards will help encourage ethical practices in e-commerce business. - January 12, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
Learn How to Maximize Your Wealth Retention While Exiting Your Business from John Leonetti, Author of Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves deep into the exit planning expertise of John Leonetti, managing director of Pinnacle Equity Solutions and author of Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth: A Strategic Guide for Owners and Their Advisors, to explore how owners can maximize their wealth retention while exiting their illiquid businesses. - January 12, 2009 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Gaiatech Fuels Bags Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Biodiesel Order
Gaiatech Fuels has been awarded the order from Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport for the supply of biodiesel for a period of one year. - January 11, 2009 - Gaiatech Fuels Pvt Ltd
UC HUB Does Gold Mining Due Diligence
UC HUB has done a thorough check on title and lien checks for gold mining properties. - January 11, 2009 - UC Hub
Kids’ Coloring Contest on the Chinese Dress at Elite Dresses
The QiPao is China’s national dress. It is worn by women and girls on special holidays. In the US, the QiPao is commonly worn during Chinese New Year, Chinese weddings and birthdays. - January 11, 2009 - childbook.com
Binding.com Introduces New Line of Binding Screws
www.Binding.com, a leading provider of binding machines and binding supplies, now offers a new line of binding screws. - January 11, 2009 - NSC International
3GS, LLC Names New Operations Administrator
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have announced that 3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has hired Shannon Stafford as operations administrator. - January 11, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
NPSA Partners with 360MobileOffice
The National Portable Storage Association partners with 360MobileOffice to offer its members low-cost customer leads. - January 11, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
RFID Vehicle Tracking System Operating in UHF
DAILY RFID has released RFID vehicle tracking system, designed to track and manage vehicles in parking areas or gated communities, as well as easy in-and-out for drivers, without human interference. This RFID vehicle tracking system, based on UHF (UltraHigh frequency), integrates RFID windshield... - January 11, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Dan Crowley, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on The Changing Financial Landscape on 1/15/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Dan Crowley, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “The Changing Financial Landscape: What will the Financial Services Industry Look... - January 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Deborah R. Meshulam, Chair, National SEC Enforcement Practice, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on Amendments to Rules & Forms for Foreign Private Issuers on 3/24/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Deborah R. Meshulam, Partner, Chair, National SEC Enforcement Practice, DLA Piper will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Amendments to Rules & Forms for... - January 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Amendments to Rules & Forms for Foreign Private Issuers: Best Practices Explored
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Amendments to Rules & Forms for Foreign Private Issuers: Best Practices Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00... - January 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
One Technologies Expands Into United Kingdom Credit Report and Identity Theft Prevention Markets
One Technologies, a leading U.S. based provider of online credit reporting, monitoring and identity theft prevention services, launches FreeCreditReport.co.uk—an innovative new website for residents of the United Kingdom. The latest economic news and identity theft statistics prove that... - January 10, 2009 - FreeCreditReport.co.uk
Businesses Learn to Stop Cyber Criminals
Vancouver Board of Trade hosts "Online Protection" Presentation. - January 10, 2009 - Pacific Coast Information Systems Ltd.
Zimmerman Receives 401k Wire Recognition
Marc Zimmerman, AIF®, Vice President, Qualified Plans Consulting, has been named again as one of 401kWire’s One Hundred Most Influential People in Defined Contribution, advancing from number 57 last year to number 32 in 2009. Marc is one of only a handful of consultants who has achieved this exceptional recognition. - January 10, 2009 - Mahoney & Associates
Crime Doesn't Take a Holiday
During the Pacific Northwest’s “Snowpocalypse” of 2008, it was nearly impossible for commuters to commute, for travelers to travel, and for drivers to drive. The unusual amount of snow and ice for a typically temperate region nearly shut down everything. Businesses were closed,... - January 10, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Writing and Editing Services Provider inWrite Opens in Makati City
inWrite, a company that offers proofreading, copyediting, copy writing, technical writing, and translation services, launches in Makati City. - January 10, 2009 - inWrite
RFID SD Card: A Low-Cost Platform for Smartphone and PDAs
DAILY RFID(www.rfid-in-china.com),a Chinese leading producer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has released 13.56MHz RFID SD Card, designed to plug into laptop,PDA and smartphone device with a SD Card slot. It offers a seamless management solution for real-time inventory, asset and document... - January 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
SH Communities Keeps Building on Its Award-Winning Reputation
The company’s award-winning homes with in-house design by Southern Architectural Group can be found in communities in Homestead, Davie, Miramar, Boynton Beach, Estero, and Melbourne. - January 09, 2009 - SH Communities
Baumco Products Proudly Announces Its Acquisition of the Exclusive Rights to the Exquisite, Hand Sculpted Jewelry Work of Michael De Medina
Baumco Products has been in business since 1976 and has been the creator of many sports and Advertising Specialty products. As an admirer of the sculptors work he is thrilled to have acquired the rights to the line of jewelry. These products were created in the year 2000 but were never offered for... - January 09, 2009 - Baumco Products
Rome Apartments Winter Sales by Rome Sweet Home
After a long and distressed Christmas period, take a chance to have relax with rome apartments by Rome Sweet Home spending a holiday in Rome or a delightful week-end taking advantage of Rome Sweet Home’s winter sales. Thanks to the prehistorical prices proposed by Rome Sweet Home those who... - January 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Online Identity Assurance Closes Door to Unwanted and Fake Visitor
The Hague, ID Control, the specialist in advanced online identity and access management today announced to fight online identity theft and fraud with a hassle free managed service by which users’ identities are protected with strong and advanced authentication tokens based on a monthly fee per user. - January 09, 2009 - ID Control BV
Living In Jackson Hole Joins Brokerage Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal
Living In Jackson Hole is proud to announce the that they have become a part of the Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal (JHREA) brokerage. JHREA is Jackson Holes oldest and largest locally owned real estate company, with over 40 years of knowledge and experience to service client’s. - January 09, 2009 - Living In Jackson Hole
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, March 30, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET – New... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Manage RFID-based Healthcare System with RFID Wristband
DAILY RFID( www.rfid-in-china.com ) has recently launched Silica Gel RFID Wristband Tag for RFID healthcare system. With this RFID Wristband integrated into the healthcare system, it will create win-win benefit between hospital and patients. With this wristband integrated into RFID healthcare... - January 09, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RFID Parking Access Control Solution - by DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID,a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and RFID readers, has released a new RFID parking access control system, designed to track and manage vehicle in parking areas or gated communities. It enables the automated gathering and sending of vehicle information. This RFID parking access... - January 09, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on “Understanding the Current Status of Mark-to-Market Accounting Standards”
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “Understanding the Current Status of Mark-to-Market Accounting Standards”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at 12:00nn to... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET – New York). The... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on The Red Flag Rule on 3/25/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
UK-Based Skip Hire Gets a Brand New Look
As the UK Skip Hire industry marks the start of a new year, UK Skip Hire provider, Just Skips, celebrates the launch of a brand-new website. - January 09, 2009 - Just Skips
From Healthcare to Hospitality: IBA Consultants Secures Prominent Miami Projects
For more than a decade, IBA Consultants has provided a wide range of expert services to the construction industry to meet any building envelope need. Today, Mark Baker, president of IBA, proudly announces the addition of two Miami contracts for the firm’s expanding hotel/resort and medical... - January 09, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Local Sports Hero to Share Inspirational Story at Business Club of the Triangle in January
Logan Aldridge to be the featured speaker at first breakfast of the New Year. - January 09, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Binding.com Announces Expanded Line of Laminators
www.Binding.com, a leading provider of binding machines and binding supplies, now offers an expanded line of desktop laminators, pouch laminators and commercial laminating machines. - January 09, 2009 - NSC International
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on the SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 5th, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET – New York). - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Gregory Forsythe, Director, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Gregory Forsythe, Director, of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM-5:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RyTech Software Announces New Release of Inventory Control Business Software
RyTech Software, a developer of small business management solutions, announced today the release of Small Business Inventory Control 8.10, a software application fulfilling the sales, purchasing and inventory needs of small businesses. The release combines an all new semi-inductive user interface... - January 09, 2009 - RyTech Software
Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Clinic Has a New Informative Website and Facebook Page to Provide Patients Considering Cosmetic Procedures the Best Information
MCSC, a fully accredited surgical facility, and home of Dr. Michael Weinberg, a board certified Plastic Surgeon, has recently developed a website and facebook page, both of which are exceptionally informative and allow prospective patients to communicate directly with Dr. Weinberg. - January 08, 2009 - mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and laser clinic
QSR Magazine’s Culinary School Challenge 2009
The Challenge: Create a no- or low-sodium condiment suitable for bulk foodservice applications. The condiment’s sodium content must meet the Food and Drug Administration’s definition of one of the following categories: Sodium-free (Less than 5 mg per reference amount and per labeled... - January 08, 2009 - QSR Magazine