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Stellar Wins Call Centre Services Contract with Western Australian Electoral Commission
The Western Australian Electoral Commission has awarded a Call Centre Services Contract to Stellar. - August 06, 2008 - Stellar
Local Communications Firm Wins Apex Award for Publication Excellence; Receives Award from a Field of 4,500 Entries
Word Technologies Inc. President Andrea C. Carrero is the recipient of a 2008 Apex Award for Publication Excellence. Carrero, whose business provides professional marketing, business and technical communication services, was one of 4,500 entries for the award; the competition is in its 20th year. - August 06, 2008 - Word Technologies Inc.
Fine Furniture Sales Expected to Increase Through Online Presence for Linly Designs
Linly Designs (www.LinlyDesigns.com), a Chicago-area interior design and luxury home products company, is launching a new online storefront this week showcasing fine furniture and home accessories. Despite rumblings of a weakening US economy, the company expects to see increased sales and says an active online presence may be the solution for other luxury retailers. - August 05, 2008 - Linly Designs
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. Acquired by Two Boston-Area Private Equity Firms
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. (http://www.jmpdm.com) announced its acquisition this month by two prominent, Boston-based private equity firms: Wellfleet Capital Partners and Tag Venture Partners in partnership with C.J. Floros and the management team at Perrone. This deal draws from the company’s... - August 05, 2008 - J.M. Perrone Co., Inc.
FiberMedia Names Christopher Heim CIO
FiberMedia, one of fastest growing providers of secure data centers and scalable managed services serving enterprise, mid-market, and SMB clients, has named Christopher Heim as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Heim has directed FiberMedia’s Managed Services division for the past two years, and... - August 05, 2008 - Fiber Media
DirectBuy of Gurnee Celebrates Move to New Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - August 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
RealOrganized, Inc. Adds Microsoft Outlook Synchronization to RealtyJuggler Desktop
RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software can now synchronize seamlessly Contacts, Tasks and Appointments with Microsoft Outlook. - August 05, 2008 - RealOrganized, Inc.
60,000 New Registrations in One Month on New Easy-Forex™ Visual Trading Platform
More than 60,000 new users have registered on the new Easy-Forex™ foreign currency trading platform which launched globally on 7 July 2008. - August 05, 2008 - easy-forex
Avionté Software Expands Executive Sales Team
Staffing industry veteran, Matt Gallagher, has been appointed Regional Sales Vice President for Avionté staffing software. - August 05, 2008 - Avionte Staffing Software
SensiClear Acne Treatment System Offers Gentle Yet Effective Approach to Combating Adult Acne
Teens aren't the only acne sufferers. SensiClear Acne Treatment makes sense for people with adult acne, especially those with acne and sensitive skin. - August 05, 2008 - SensiClear
f8 Photo Studios Creates New Experience for Clients; One Strip at a Time
When photographers Cara Galati and Jonathan Kazmierczak of f8 Photo Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina struck up an idea for a photo booth, they did their research for almost 2 years. With one last push to the finish line, they finally added the f8 PHOTOBOOTH to their product line as Raleigh's first locally owned photo booth. The result of pushing this revitalized experience to its clients has been nothing short of a success. - August 05, 2008 - f8 Photo Studios
Martial Arts Development Corp. (MADC) Has Become a Macho Distributor
The quality of the Macho protective & training gear harmonizes with the quality of the traditional martial arts training equipment developed by MADC for speed & power in punching & blocking. - August 05, 2008 - Martial Arts Development Corp
People Search Provider Intelius Selected as One of Washington’s Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal
Recognized as one of the top three workplaces in 2007, Intelius is named a finalist for the second year in a row. - August 05, 2008 - Intelius
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products from BathKitchenAndBeyond.com
Their new Website that features many more digital high-resolution pictures of the products with full descriptions makes it easier for you to find the exact bathroom vanity you are looking for. - August 04, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
VAClassroom.com Announces Upcoming Webinar Event for Virtual Assistants, Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners
Craig Cannings, Co Founder of VAClassroom.com and Mike McDerment, CEO of Freshbooks.com will be presenting a free webinar for Virtual Assistants, Solopreneurs and small business owners titled: “Virtual Nirvana – How to Remain Inspired and Productive When You Work Alone.” - August 04, 2008 - VAClassroom.com
Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration
Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Sales Results, Inc. Builds Dreams and Raises Bottom Line in Northwest Suburbs
Networking and effective sales techniques open doors even in a challenging economy. Sales Results, Inc., founder and president, shares both with his “The Art of Selling without Selling” philosophy. He does more than teach people how to sell; he coaches and mentors them until they reach optimum sales results. Opening a new location in Schaumburg, IL will help Steve and his coaching team reach out to even more business people who want to grow their businesses. - August 04, 2008 - Sales Results, Inc.
AsiaXPAT to Launch Upgraded Portal Platform
AsiaXPAT launches upgraded portal platform by choosing the PASR technologies which allows AsiaXPAT to respond faster to clients' needs and to deliver customised per-user functionality. - August 03, 2008 - AsiaXPAT
Chris Hurn Launches New Podcast Series on SBTV.com to Help Entrepreneurs Hit the Small-Business Jackpot
President of Mercantile Commercial Capital Shares Success Strategies to Overcome the Credit Crunch and Slow Economy. - August 03, 2008 - Small Business Television
Small Business Journalist, Author and Mentor Offers Daily Text Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed Despite a Slow Economy
Susan Wilson Solovic’s Free Business Success Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Goes Mobile with Daily Text Messages. - August 03, 2008 - Small Business Television
EmailAppenders Launches the ‘Search Data Tool’
Upgrades site to provide access ‘contact information’ of companies and key professionals. - August 03, 2008 - EmailAppenders
How to Capture the Growing Value of Email Marketing
Join Greg Bray and Marie O'Brien of Blue Tangerine Solutions online on Thursday, August 21 at 1 pm eastern time, for an “Ask the Experts” Webinar event when they interview Michael Eubanks of Constant Contact to discuss easy and effective ways to capture the increasing value of eMail marketing. - August 03, 2008 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
Stellar UK Wins Vendor of the Quarter Award from Global Credit Card Provider
Stellar UK announced that it has won the Vendor of the Quarter Award from a Global Credit Card Provider. - August 03, 2008 - Stellar
A New Women's Online Magazine - www.womenseverything.com - Provides Up to Date Factual Information for Cash Rich Time Poor Women Across the UK
By women for women, Womens Everything has collated an abundance of resources and articles under one website and by having this at women’s fingertips will free them to handle life and make better decisions. - August 02, 2008 - Womens Everything
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
Platinum Play Goes Mobile
Platinum Play Online Casino has furthered itself once again by launching its Mobile edition, Platinum Play Mobile. - August 02, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
Emergency Travel Services Provider Gears Up for Olympic Tourist Emergencies
Travel Assist Network Provides Medical Flights Home for Seriously Injured or Ill. - August 02, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Five Best-Selling Titles for July 2008
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its five top-selling books for July 2008. - August 02, 2008 - AuthorHouse
One Arrested Attempting to Liberate Laptop from Tire Store
Police arrested one individual suspected of attempting to steal a laptop from an Oregon tire store after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in July 30. An experienced Sonitrol Pacific operator received an alarm activation from the business and he dispatched police. While officers were en route,... - August 02, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Janice Cutler Named to Wake County Business Alliance for Mt. Vernon Middle School
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), has been named vice-chair of the Wake County Business Alliance for Mt. Vernon Middle School. In this position, Cutler will partner with educators at Mt. Vernon to provide students with valuable resources... - August 02, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
Alco Washer Center Hosts Laundry Equipment Open House; Gives Away Dexter 50lb BIG Stack™ Express Stacked Dryer
Alco Washer Center, a Dexter Authorized Distributor, recently held their 6th annual spring equipment show at the Four Points Sheraton in Cranberry Township, PA to educate and inform laundry owners and potential investors about the laundry industry. Attracting customers from Pennsylvania, West... - August 02, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Dust Explosion Testing Mandated by New OSHA National Emphasis Program Performed by Fauske & Associates, LLC Ahead of Congressional Legislation
Congress is currently voting on the "Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008" following new OSHA standards. Fauske & Associates, LLC has been performing workplace dust explosive safety testing for years, setting the standard long before disasters occurred. FAI is the leading authority in chemical and nuclear safety testing. - August 02, 2008 - Fauske & Associates, LLC
More Hours in a Day? It’s “About Time.”
Denise Jeffrey launches her new Virtual Assistant business, and it's all "About Time," and how you can put more hours in your day. - August 02, 2008 - About Time Virtual Assistance & Commemorative Services
WSI Young Entrepreneur 2008 Announced
Peruvian 21 year old Business Administration student awarded scholarship. - August 02, 2008 - WSI Internet
FISC Solutions to Provide Electronic Statements for Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association
FISC Solutions, an outsourcing service provider for more than 30 years, has executed a contract with Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterville, Maine to provide its checking account customers with electronic banking statements. With FISC’s electronic statement service,... - August 02, 2008 - FISC Solutions
On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) Releases the "Snorkel Series" (S-Series) a Self Powered Rental Air-Conditioning/Distribution Package
On Site Energy Co., Inc., has tested their innovative “Snorkel Series” (S-Series) at high profile customers such as The Home Depot, which utilized the system for vendor displays in parking lot tents, and the event planners have said the system costs them a third of what they had been previously paying for similar equipment. - August 02, 2008 - On Site Energy
YapStone Announces New Chief Financial Officer
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ division, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations, and other property-related markets. - August 01, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
Abacus24-7.com Among First to Launch “Checkout by Amazon”
Online Retailer of Electronic Accessories & Supplies (www.abacus24-7.com) Showcases Newest Payment Method, "Checkout by Amazon." - August 01, 2008 - Abacus24-7
National Event Staffing Achieves Milestone of 40,000 Staff on Roster for United States and Canada
National Event Staffing has over 40,000 event staff and promotional models on their roster across the USA and Canada allowing them to quickly and effectively staff most any type of event across North America. - August 01, 2008 - National Event Staffing
Arnstein Captures CEO Challenge at Ford Ironman Lake Placid USA
3 CEO Challenge competitors earn spots to compete in Hawaii. - August 01, 2008 - CEO Challenges
Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
Francis Dunnery to Film Concert DVD at Seattle’s Triple Door Nov. 8th 2008
Flying Spot Entertainment and Aquarian Nation announce the west coast appearance of The Francis Dunnery Band at the fabulous Triple Door on Saturday November 8th 2008. The filmed event will be released on DVD in early 2009. - August 01, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Leadership for Virtual Assistants!
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lori Ruff. - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Small Business Development Centers Praise Business Plan Pro Software
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offices across North America are finding Palo Alto Software and its best-selling Business Plan Pro software an invaluable asset for their clients. - August 01, 2008 - Palo Alto Software
Global CIO Value Forum: Additional Panelists Confirmed
Glomark-Governan has confirmed additional panelists for its upcoming Global CIO Value Forum, an event designed to present best practices for measuring IT value and IT portfolio management, at the Columbus Hilton at Easton on October 2nd, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Confirmed panelists include: Zahid... - August 01, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
Customer Service Expert Offers Free Customer Service Toolkit
Customer service expert Kevin Stirtz has published a free resource to help companies improve their customer service quality. The resource offers tools, ideas, tips and advice for managers, owners and front line employees. - August 01, 2008 - Amazing Service Guy
Brandspa, New Jersey Advertising Agency Helps Logfret Set a New Global Standard
"The nice thing about working with Brandspa is that they first work with you on the inside before developing communications for the outside. That way we know we're telling the right message that everyone can willingly embrace." - August 01, 2008 - Brandspa LLC
2x Wins MSTerminalservices.org Readers’ Choice Award
2X's popular application publishing software 2X ApplicationServer receives the stamp of approval from prominent Terminal Services & Citrix resource site. - July 31, 2008 - 2X Software Ltd