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Leading Experts Discuss Changes in Sales Management Brought About by Crm and Other Sales Technology
New blog brings together a group of international experts from sales management consulting and training, product development, and research to discuss how CRM, SPM, and SFA technology is impacting the management of the sales function and salespeople. - April 30, 2008 - McCord Training
1000's of Curb King's Items Now Available Online
Curb King's 1000's items in its catalog are now available for purchase over the Internet. - April 30, 2008 - Curb King
Tungsten Treasure Launches New Website Featuring Designer Tungsten Carbide Jewelry for Men and Women
Tungsten Treasure has launched a website featuring its new range of designer Tungsten Carbide Jewelry for both men and women. - April 30, 2008 - Tungsten Treasure
Digital-Clay Announces It Will Grant Awards to the Companies That Build the Most Creative Solutions with the Digital-Clay Platform
Digital-Clay announces it will grant awards to the companies that build the most creative solutions with the Digital-Clay platform. Digital-Clay will accept solutions for review by organizations that use its platform. Each organization can submit up to 10 solutions for review. - April 30, 2008 - Digital-Clay
Packard Named Sonitrol Pacific Employee of the Quarter
The Sound Security Board of Directors named Dean Packard, Portland Technician, as the January-March 2008 Employee of the Quarter. - April 30, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
WSI Launches CIMC – Certified Internet Marketing Consultant Program
You Can Get There from Here. - April 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
National Roundtable on American Economy Focuses on Innovation Economics Successes
Delays in Implementing Innovation Model Imperil US Economic Competitiveness. - April 30, 2008 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Greene Resources Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 100
Greene Resources, Inc. (www.greeneresources.com) has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 List, the 14th annual listing of America’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial companies. The Raleigh-based recruiting solutions company ranked number 54 on this year’s list,... - April 30, 2008 - Greene Resources, Inc.
The Federal Banking CO-Op and the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Announce Their Plans to Develop National Sales Staff and Membership Recruiters
Due to the huge increase in Foreclosures and Home Owners at Risk seeking immediate assistance The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center will be recruiting local sales staff and counselors to help homeowners understand their options and help them work out their housing problems. At the same time, FBC will be hiring local membership representatives to help grow their membership and assist on a local levels. - April 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Fox Media Lab's Incubated Communications Company UBZ2.COM LLC Garners $125,000,000 International Technology Loan
UBZ2.COM LLC enters as the first sports world wide social network. They have been awarded a 10-year low interest Technology Loan from Russian Volk Finance Group, located in Moscow. - April 29, 2008 - Fox Media Lab
Varner & Brandt LLP Names Four New Partners
Riverside, CA law firm, Varner & Brandt LLP names four new partners. - April 29, 2008 - Varner & Brandt LLP
The Four Filters Invention of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, a Book by Bud Labitan, is Now on Sale at www.frips.com
Announcement of a new book on value investing. Mr. Buffett does not endorse this book, but he has allowed the author to use quotes from his letters in the book to build the story and explain the case: "that the Four Filters are a major intellectual achievement in practical and behavioral... - April 29, 2008 - Labitan Partners
Unlimited Supply of Free (High Quality) Business Cards + Free Shipping
UnlimitedBusinessCards.com offers a potentially unlimited supply of free business cards to its registered members. The free business cards are supported by discrete advertising on the back of the cards. Registration is free, the business cards are free, shipping is free, and artwork design services are free. - April 29, 2008 - UnlimitedBusinessCards.com
Workplace Efficiency – Incite GmbH Launches the New Version of Its KnowHowDB Knowledge Management Software
Knowledge is power – but sharing knowledge brings success. Incite GmbH is using this slogan to introduce the new version of its KnowHowDB software. Central elements of the new version include extensive improvements to multi-user functionality, user administration, authorisations and MS SQL... - April 29, 2008 - Incite GmbH
Zero to 10K in 37 Days
Facebook is one of the most powerful social networking services currently available. Its interface and framework allow a person to spread news virally. Brian Campbell has created the group Internet Marketing University on Facebook to demonstrate how anyone can make money networking merely on... - April 28, 2008 - IMU
Collins Group Realty Welcomes Two New Agents to Hilton Head Island
Two new Realtors join Collins Group Realty in Hilton Head, SC. - April 28, 2008 - Collins Group Realty
Thomas-Somero Design Increases Charitable Donations
Hollywood-based design team Thomas-Somero Design donates over $30,000 in services to various charitable causes. - April 28, 2008 - Thomas-Somero Design
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities has donated $25,000 to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2008. “IPA Charities supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern; therefore, we have proudly contributed to the society’s Discovery Ball... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hebrew Theological College
IPA Charities has contributed $5,000 to the Hebrew Theological College. IPA Charities’ contribution is being used to fund the necessary work needed to upgrade the college’s sports field and complex. The sports field and complex are scheduled to be fully upgraded by the summer of... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
Dealsandtrading Launches Networking Site Catering to Business Professionals
dealsandtrading.com has identified itself as one of the newest business networking sites geared to professionals looking to expand their network and highlight their services. - April 27, 2008 - dealsandtrading, Inc.
Pre-employ.com, National Background Screening Firm, Named 2008 Best Employer to Work For
The Shasta County Smart Business Resource Center has named leading provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, the Pre-employ.com, Inc. Family of Companies the 2008 Best Company to Work For in Shasta County. - April 27, 2008 - Pre-employ.com Family of Companies
Southwest Healthcare Transactions Conference
The Beard Group, Renaissance American Management, and the Health Industry Council of the Dallas-Fort Worth Region present the First Annual Southwest Healthcare Transactions Conference to be held on May 30, 2008 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club, Dallas at Las Colinas. Healthcare professionals... - April 27, 2008 - Beard Group
T2 Client Cintec Launches Life-Saving Product
Cintec International has launched its latest innovative product, the Waterwall system, designed to protect people and buildings against the effects of explosions. - April 27, 2008 - t2 business solutions
KeyTrak Announces Approved Interface Agreement with ADP
KeyTrak and ADP have agreed to create a direct interface between a dealership’s ADP Dealer Management System (DMS) and KeyTrak. The approved interface will allow dealerships to transfer vehicle, user and repair order information from the DMS directly to the KeyTrak system. KeyTrak... - April 27, 2008 - KeyTrak, Inc.
Credit Card Gives Mom Huggin’ Credits
Picturoo.com makes credit cards that can be redeemed for hugs. - April 26, 2008 - Picturoo.com
May 2008 Philadelphia First Friday **Gala Opening Reception** Featuring Original Artwork by FitzGibbon, The Ebullient Butterfly
First Friday Gallery Walk after party featuring artwork by up and coming artist Nicole FitzGibbon on May 2, 2008. - April 26, 2008 - Nicole Kristiana Studio
Detection by Sonitrol Pacific Leads to Two Arrests
Police arrested two burglary suspects after a call from Sonitrol Pacific. Sonitrol's unique audio detection technology allowed operators to verify a break-in in progress. - April 26, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Eventonetwork meeting N.3 in Barcelona
On the 17th and 18th April, Eventonetwork (www.eventonetwork.com), the international network of companies specializing in event organization, held its third meeting in Barcelona. The meeting was attended by all the network's partners from Budapest, Prague, Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona, Sofia, Rome, Milan and Venice. - April 26, 2008 - Evento Network
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Enters Agreement with WeddingWire.com
MSLO expanded its weddings franchise recently by signing an agreement with, and taking a 40% stake in, top online wedding planning company WeddingWire.com. - April 25, 2008 - WeddingWire
NetSpeed Learning Solutions Announces Five-Year Contract with the GAO
NetSpeed Learning Solutions, a woman-owned business headquartered in Seattle, WA, announces a five-year contract to provide leadership skills training to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In addition, NetSpeed Learning announces the launch of NetSpeed Fast Tracks, a web-based learning on demand platform that allows organizations to provide just-in-time learning and peer-driven learning using Learning 2.0 tools such as podcasting, blogging and multimedia. - April 25, 2008 - NetSpeed Learning Solutions
FHLBank Pittsburgh Increases Protection for Members with Leading Collateral Management Solution from Rockall Technologies
Rockall Technologies, a leading financial services solutions company, is delighted to announce that their systematic tracking of collateral management solution, STOC, was selected by the FHLBank Pittsburgh. - April 25, 2008 - Rockall Technologies
Me No Speak Adds Two New Titles to Its Language Companion Series for Travelers Headed to Japan and Thailand
The Me No Speak roster of travel titles expands to include China, Japan, and Thailand. A twist on traditional phrase books, Me No Speak helps people communicate in the simplest way: pointing at what they want to say. - April 25, 2008 - Me No Speak
InvitingHome.com Introduces Free Kitchen Design Guide
Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
iUniverse to Exhibit at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Attendees of the 13th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 26-27) will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the self-publishing industry from iUniverse the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company. With more than 130,000 people... - April 25, 2008 - iUniverse
Global Recognition of Owners Perspective Magazine Rockets as Sell My Timeshare NOW Confirm Support of New Consumer Publication
Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe. - April 25, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Secrets to Success in a Soft Economy
With a continuing bleak economic outlook and weakening consumer sentiment, businesses are looking for an edge anywhere they can get one. Businesses that are finding it difficult to compete on product, price, placement, or promotion in this environment can now turn to customer experience to gain an edge with ClearBrick’s latest customer experience solution. - April 25, 2008 - ClearBrick LLC
ConferTel Selected by Business Expert Webinars to Deliver e-Learning Seminars
Business Expert Webinars teams with ConferTel to provide access to an international community of business experts through Webinar and TeleSeminar event services. - April 25, 2008 - ConferTel
Local WSI Franchise Joins Constant Contact’s Business Partner Program
Program Provides Clients with Effective and Affordable Tools to Build Strong, Lasting Customer Relationships. - April 25, 2008 - WSI Internet
New Software to Assist All Those Who Use Time Sheets
TMJobBag offers a simple way to record and manage time sheets and other project data whether you are an individual or a corporation. Suitable for all platforms and mixed networks. - April 25, 2008 - TM Business Systems
Active Data Services, Inc. Attends Netsmart Connections2008
Peter Ransome, executive vice president and CMO for Active Data Services, Inc. (www.activedataservices.com), has announced that the firm attended and exhibited at the Netsmart Connections2008 Conference on April 14-17 at the Caribe Royale Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This event... - April 25, 2008 - Active Data Services
ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained by Landscape Lighting Contractor
Bill Drew, associate broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a wholesale/retail residential and commercial landscape lighting firm to represent them in the sale of the business. The landscape lighting franchise provides services to... - April 25, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
NPSA Supports Container Art Initiatives Worldwide
The National Portable Storage Association applauds the Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival, which uses portable storage containers to express eco-art. - April 25, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
New Falcon Floral Designer to Give Portion of Profits to Care and Share
Owner, Amber Mustain has decided that a portion of the profits at Beautiful Expressions will be given to Care and Share. Not only will a portion of the profits from the Grand Opening on April 26th be donated, but on a monthly basis after that--permanently. - April 24, 2008 - Beautiful Expressions
Jim Hughes Hosts Art of War for Business Leaders with Legendary Champion Royce Gracie at Log Cabin - Delaney House in Holyoke MA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jim Hughes and UFC, Pride, and K1 Champion Royce Gracie hold “Art of War” for business Executives at The Delaney House in Holyoke MA Friday May 16 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. - April 24, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Virtual Assistant Company Launching May 1st
According to Internet trainer, Allan F. Hainge, real estate agents should be spending very little time at a keyboard, meaning that their job is listing and/or selling real estate. That's where a virtual assistant can come in. Virtual assistants can work for one agent or more than one agent performing a wide variety of real estate-related chores that will save the agent time and money, all while working out of their homes. - April 24, 2008 - The Assistant Solution
Mac-Gray Corporation Schedules Three Dexter Laundry Equipment Service Schools
Mac-Gray Corporation (NYSE: TUC), a premier provider of laundry facilities management services and energy-efficient appliances, today announced that they will host three Dexter Laundry Equipment Service Schools and Profit Seminars. - April 24, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Top Iontas Partner Secures Another Financial Institution Win with Iontas Technologies
Iontas is on a roll supplying banks and financial institutions with the revolutionary Focus software suite, giving these organizations a human-centric view of how employees use software technology to do their jobs. - April 24, 2008 - Iontas, Inc.
IPA Charities Supports Roger Baldwin Foundation
IPA Charities has donated $50,000 to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois. “As a long-time friend of the Roger Baldwin Foundation, you know that your contribution will be stewarded wisely and will help sustain our current challenges against... - April 24, 2008 - IPA
Sonitrol Pacific Wins National Recognition
Sonitrol Pacific employees Kerry Goodwin, DeJa Irving and Scott Stevanus win national awards in their fields of expertise and Sonitrol Pacific Portland wins SNDA Circle X award. - April 24, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sunreef Yachts Releases Financial Results for the First Time Ever
The shipyard begins the tenth year in the yachting industry with very good results and high expectations for the future. - April 24, 2008 - Sunreef Yachts