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Sarasota Real Estate Firm Promotes Sarasota on German Television
Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC, Gabriele Charity and Ruediger Weiss, both German speaking Brokers, have been recently approached by different German Television Stations. The topic of the televised interviews has been the real estate market in Florida and especially in the Sarasota... - October 14, 2008 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
National Arbitration Forum: Cybersquatters Infringed Anheuser-Busch and Patrick Dempsey Trademarks, We The People LLC Denied Domain Name Rights
Businesses and individuals choose National Arbitration Forum to resolve domain name disputes. - October 14, 2008 - National Arbitration Forum
NPSA Hosts Cash Money Machine at Vegas Conference
As the turmoil on Wall Street continues, the National Portable Storage Association is offering conference attendees a sure way to collect some quick cash. - October 14, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency Launch New Web Site
The launch of their new web site heralds a new era at CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency. - October 13, 2008 - CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency
Assist-2-Sell Founders Honored as Real Estate’s Most Influential Leaders
Inman News recently included Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle Martin, co-founders and co-chief executives of Assist-2-Sell Inc., in its annual list of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders.” - October 13, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Business Owners Succeed with a Free Widget from Business Owner's Toolkit
BizCast Widget delivers timely business tips, news and expertise to business blogs, sites, and portals. - October 13, 2008 - Business Owner's Toolkit
EduCorp Launches New Enterprise-Class Technology Solutions Division, ETC Solutions
Despite economy, EduCorp Training and Consulting, continues to grow by acquiring MDR Consulting and Education to form new division, ETC Solutions - October 13, 2008 - EduCorp Training and Consulting
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference and Webinar entitled ”IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday,... - October 13, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Why Are so Many Business Leaders Reading "The 99 Success Secrets of Jesus?" Free Preview Available Now.
Author Don Daniel Ortiz has announced the release of the first ten chapters of his book, "The 99 Success Secrets Of Jesus" (Xulon Press) absolutely free. According to Ortiz, "Today many business leaders struggle between worldly success and their spiritual calling. For these... - October 13, 2008 - Don Daniel Ortiz
New Retail Stores Allow Sales Professionals to Shop for Sales Leads
Vincent Patrick of ILS Corporation announces launch of innovative lead generation solution. - October 12, 2008 - Vincent Patrick
CaoSys Introduces CS*Applications for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
CaoSys, a developer of Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Productivity software announced this week the availability of CS*Applications for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12. CS*Applications offers a number of diverse solutions ranging from its Segregation of Duties solution (CS*Comply) to... - October 12, 2008 - CaoSys Limited
SalesPro, Inc. After 15 Years Building Successful Sales Departments Brian Clark Starts a Sales Consulting and Recruiting Business.
SalesPro, Inc. helps companies build effective sales departments. Prior to starting SalesPro, Inc. Brian held various senior level management positions in sales & marketing in several industries including professional sports, hospitality, and advertising. - October 12, 2008 - SalesPro, Inc.
Supercharge Your Sales: Strategies and Tools for Management Success in New Home Sales
Best-selling author, Myers Barnes, speaks about tools and strategies for homebuilders to increase their success in new home sales. - October 12, 2008 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
WSI Internet Marketing Expert Educates Local SMBs in Missouri
Direct Marketing Association and American Marketing Association Sponsored a Recent Summit to Bring Tactful Internet Marketing Strategies to Local SMBs. - October 12, 2008 - WSI Internet
Buy American Promotes Pennsylvania Manufacturers of Industrial Products Overseas
The Buy American website has launched a new report on its blog designed to help Pennsylvania manufacturers of industrial goods enter or expand into foreign markets with emphasis on South America and Western Europe. - October 12, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Win $1,000 in Free Printing with PrintingForLess.com Economic Stimulus Contest
America’s Print Shop at www.PrintingForLess.com to award small business owners with most innovative, recession-busting marketing strategies. - October 12, 2008 - PrintingForLess.com
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
Fabric Images, Inc. Changes the Face of Fabric Stock Product Rentals Design What You Want and Rent Instead of Purchase with Free-Style Leasing
Tradeshow budgets are being squeezed and non-flexible stock fabric product designs abound. The exhibit design industry and its clients require custom solutions to meet their growing needs. Fabric Images, Inc. introduces a "design what you want" and rent it instead of purchase. This is Free Style Leasing. - October 11, 2008 - Fabric Images, inc.
Cleverat Reflects on a Successful ad:Tech London Show
Cleverat discuss how ad:tech London was successful in creating new partnerships and solidifying existing relationships. - October 11, 2008 - Cleverat.com
Schwabe, World Leader in Herbal Manufacturing Will Acquire Enzymatic Therapy Through Nature’s Way Holding, Inc.
Nature’s Way Holding Company, a subsidiary of German-based Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals, a leading worldwide producer of clinically proven phytomedicines, has reached agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Enzymatic Therapy with North Castle Partners, LLC, the controlling... - October 11, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Alcatel-Lucent Selects Compliancy Software to Automate Their Anti-Corruption Practices
Compliancy Software, provider of next generation GRC Plus solutions for automating business processes for Governance, Risk management, and Compliance (GRC) regulations Plus any general business processes was selected by Alcatel-Lucent to automate their anti-corruption processes that address the... - October 11, 2008 - Compliancy Software
AIT Announces Upgrades to Business Hosting Plans
While most companies are beginning to offer consumers less product for more money, web hosting company Advanced Internet Technologies (www.AIT.com?pdkw=pr-fr-10-09-2008) announced this week that they are upgrading their existing business hosting offerings without changing their already low prices. - October 11, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
American Learning Center and Complete Venture Partnership
American Learning Center and Complete Venture today announce the finalization of their detailed partnership. Complete Venture is a global leader in business planning services, including comprehensive business plans, marketing strategy, market and competitive analysis and more. In addition, Complete... - October 11, 2008 - American Learning Center
Taste the Fall with New Vintages from Tobacco Road Cellars
For many, great wine is worth going to great heights. Such was the thought behind Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery combining California Grapes with Tar Heel roots. Co-Founders Jason Earnest and Dusty Field, fueled by their passion for fine wine and penchant for California Grapes,... - October 10, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Loffa Interactive Introduces Prime Broker Application
The Loffa Interactive Group, a company specializing in the automation of financial firms' back and middle office processes, has announced the development of their newly released Prime Broker Integrated Network TM (PBINTM) solution. The company’s new product joins its existing FreeFunds... - October 10, 2008 - Loffa Interactive Group
Introducing the Evolution of Logbooks
Say goodbye to the old paper-based logbook, or confusing shift communication email threads. Now there’s a new solution that will make shift management communication easier and more efficient – improving service and the bottom line. - October 10, 2008 - Rolling Wave Software
Global Survey Shows Employees in US Lead English Speaking Countries In Motivation
Sixty-two percent of workers in the U.S. are highly motivated, in fact they are the most motivated among English speaking countries, according to a global survey by MindTools.com, the most visited career skills site on the Internet. Those surveyed included 10,310 MindTools.com newsletter readers,... - October 10, 2008 - Mind Tools Ltd
Royse City High School’s New TigerTurf is "Number One Field" in Texas
Rapidly growing high school near Dallas “can’t say enough good things” about Texas Sports Builders, which recently installed Royse City High’s new advanced technology synthetic turf TigerTurf. - October 10, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Kompass Broadens Its International and North American Scope of Operations in the B-2-B Information Market
By reinforcing its network of distributors and implementing a commercial partnership strategy, Kompass continues to increase market share in North America and solidify its presence globally. - October 10, 2008 - Kompass USA
Form a 2009 Corporation or LLC Now for Added Protection Next Year
Business owners who form 2009 entities now will save time and gain liability protection. - October 10, 2008 - BizFilings
SBS Group Named New Jersey “Business of the Year” Finalist
NJBIZ will honor SBS Group and other businesses/business leaders who have made significant contributions to the growth, strength, and success of the state of New Jersey. SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, provides mid-market accounting & business solutions to companies along the... - October 10, 2008 - SBS Group
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Teleseminar on October 16 to Help Small Business Owners Learn More About Business Formations
Small business attorney Nina Kaufman to discuss various business formations and how Virtual Assistants and other small business owners can choose the one that's right for them. - October 10, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Entrust Associates Business Brokers Retained by Local Landscape Company
Triangle Area landscape company hires Entrust Associates, business brokers, to sell its business. - October 10, 2008 - Entrust Associates
Entrust Associates Business Brokers Retained by Unique Transmission Shop
Transmission Shop to be sold Entrust Associates, Business Brokers. - October 10, 2008 - Entrust Associates
StratNEXT Launches New Strategic Marketing Services for Firms Who Are Not Growing in this Economy
Research conducted by StratNEXT shows that B2B firms that are not growing need to become more market-driven to succeed in this tough economic times. StratNEXT also found that firms lack the discipline to create the necessary competencies and cultural changes to become market-driven. Beyond 'best efforts' consulting, as a new breed of performance-based consulting services, StratNEXT has developed services to co-invest with clients to profit from the upside results. - October 10, 2008 - StratNEXT, LLC
Convergint Technologies Receives Award for Operational Excellence
Convergint Technologies, one of North America’s fastest growing building systems integrators, recently received a prestigious award for delivering increased value to customers year after year. - October 10, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Artistic Checks Features Artwork from the Trail of Painted Ponies™
In order to further expand its Masterpiece Collection, Artistic Checks is launching a product suite to feature the artwork portrayed through The Trail of Painted Ponies™. The design features checks, address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover. - October 10, 2008 - Artistic Checks
Banking ETF (PJB) Bucks the Trend
The PowerShares Dynamic Banking ETF (PJB) took the top position on PowerShares Momentum Tracker’s Sector Momentum Table (http://store.fidelityadviser.com/pws1yr.html) for the second week in a row. PowerShares Momentum Tracker is published by Fidelity Independent Adviser. In the last three... - October 10, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Seminar on Effective Selling Techniques
The next program in the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Business Education Series is “Stop Selling Now,” Tuesday, November 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Sal’s Restaurant, 630 Main Street, Monroe. The seminar will be lead by Paul Lavoie, successful businessman and certified coach... - October 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH of CT
Poetry Book of Love's Many Passions: "Passions of Love" First Edition by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. Romance, Passions, Love, Inspirational Verses, Spirituality
Passions of Love (First Edition). Poetry from The Heart, Soul & Voice of Love, by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. - October 09, 2008 - Poetess Victoria L. McColley
Brand Expert Reveals Today’s Conscious Entrepreneurs Changing the Face of Business Using Universal Law - BrandU Announces Power Path and Unified Conscious Development.
The age-old wisdom of Universal Law is popping up in business today with the "Conscious Entrepreneur." Brand expert and BrandU co-creator W. Vito Montone has led this movement with the development and implementation of Unified Conscious Development (UCD), the practice of using Universal Law to harness human experience to fuel business success. Montone shares this process genius in BrandU's Power Path Program and throughout the BrandU® community. Visit www.BrandU.com. - October 09, 2008 - Intention Products, LLC
AliveMedia.net Released New Version 1.8.3.6 of Alive 3GP Video Converter
AliveMedia.net, an independent software company has recently released New Version 1.8.3.6 of Alive 3GP Video Converter, a professional and easy-to-use video utility for the Windows 98/NT/ME/2K/XP/2003/Vista platforms, that converts popular video formats to 3GP and 3G2 format which can be played on... - October 09, 2008 - AliveMedia.net
Leader in Child Care & Daycare Management Software Introduces Innovative Solutions for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing
SofterWare Inc., developers of EZ-CARE2, a leading software solution for all aspects of child care program administration, announced the introduction of new and improved tools for collecting and processing child care tuition and fees electronically. - October 09, 2008 - SofterWare
The Building Studio Architects Earns First LEED® Certification for a Private Home in New York City
The Building Studio, one of New York’s boutique architectural firms, is pleased to announce it has completed New York City’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Neighborhood Development) certification for a private single-family home. The Rauch residence,... - October 09, 2008 - The Building Studio, LLP
BiggerPockets Offers Alternative Bailout Plan by Quicken Loans’ Chairman
As the premier real estate social networking site, BiggerPockets.com - http://www.biggerpockets.com - is dedicated to helping provide the information needed to navigate the turbulent waters of the greatest economic crisis to strike the United States---the world---since the Great Depression of the... - October 09, 2008 - BiggerPockets, Inc.
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Carphone Warehouse: Wembley Stadium, Provided by Saville Audio Visual
Saville Audio Visual provided the AV equipment and facilities for a theatre style conference with an audience of 750, staged for Carphone Warehouse on behalf of event management company Strata. - October 09, 2008 - Saville Online
Holly Daniels, Technical Director, The Institute of Internal Auditors, to Speak at KC’s Event on Anti-Fraud Guidelines for Financial Institutions on 12/12/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Holly Daniels, CIA, CISA, Technical Director, Standards and Guidance, The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Headquarters will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled:... - October 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group