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Bizymoms.com Offers New e-Course on Choosing a Good Business Name
Bizymoms.com now offers an ideal e-course for all aspiring business owners, on how best to select a good business name for their venture. The “Choosing a Business Name” e-course is aimed at enlightening individuals to realize the importance a business name plays in the success of the venture. This online course is offered free by Bizymoms.com and can be pursued by any interested person. - August 28, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Resonate Central Dispatch Adds Native Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Resonate Inc., http://www.Resonate.com, the leading provider of award winning traffic management and load balancing solutions, today announced that it is shipping the latest version of Resonate Central Dispatch™ for Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Managing all requests at the web and... - August 27, 2008 - Resonate, Inc
Insurance Execs Outline Innovations for 2009
New Underwriting and Distribution Ideas Showcased in Dallas on September 15 - 17, 2008 - August 27, 2008 - MarketScout Corporation
NuU Medspa Goes Green to Support Chicago’s Green Tie Ball Chicago’s #1 Charity Event Celebrates Chicago’s Beauty, Saturday, September 13, 2008
NuU Medspa and thousands of other Chicagoans gather to celebrate the efforts of Green Tie Ball, an annual fundraising event that helps raise funds for everything beautiful in Chicago; expressways, gateways, and communities. All proceeds of Green Tie Ball go to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit... - August 27, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
New Era for Real Estate Foreclosure and Property Management
The increase in foreclosures and inventory of real estate for sale on the market is offering unique opportunity to lenders as well as servicers. - August 27, 2008 - Asset Management Specialists
Planet Calling Launch New Website
Planet Calling, a leading provider of low cost international phone calls, has launched a new website. - August 27, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Planet PhoneCards Launch New Website
Planet PhoneCards, one of the UK's leading online phone card retailers, has launched a new website. - August 27, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Stationery Style Shares Profits Through Web Affiliate Program
Leading online stationery merchant offers generous commissions to web advertisers through Shareasale.com. - August 27, 2008 - Stationery Style.com
SigNET Technologies, LLC Forms Strategic Partnership with Iron Mountain to Offer Data Protection and Recovery
SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today a partnership with Iron Mountain, a trusted partner to more than 100,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Under this new partnership, the two companies will join forces to market the advantages of SigNET's... - August 27, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC
Buy American to Help Illinois Manufacturers Export Overseas Utilizing Its On-Line Industrial Marketplace
Industrial Leaders, publisher of Buy American, an industry-focused blog focusing on promoting U.S. manufacturers in international markets has released a new report to help Illinois industrial suppliers find trading partners overseas. - August 27, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on Green Practices
Vicky Hortman, president at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing the company’s green practices. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses ways the company has... - August 27, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Get Your Business Online Quick with AIT’s “Business Bundles”
Leading internet web hosting provider, Advanced Internet Technologies announces reduced pricing on its revolutionary suite of business oriented tool sets aimed at jump starting entrepreneurs who need to get their sites up and online quick. - August 27, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
99% of Small Businesses Lose Money Because They Don’t Properly Follow-Up
Most business owners don't have a system, don’t know how valuable follow-up is and just plain and simple don't know how to follow up. Learn about an important new ebook called Follow-Up Marketing Strategies to help struggling small business owners implement powerful follow-up strategies to find and keep their most profitable clients. - August 27, 2008 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
New Company Focuses on Increasing Fun, Creativity in Workplaces
HAMFLAP, a Bellingham company created to bring fun, laughter and their benefits into workplaces, was introduced to the public with a community event Wednesday, Aug. 20 as part of the 2010 Service Initiative networking luncheon. - August 27, 2008 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Baby Couture Cover Shot
Manhattan Beach California photographer, Dani Brubaker, photographs Josie Bissett for Baby Couture magazine’s “Back to School” issue. The current issue (August/September 08) of the magazine features a cover story about actress, author and mother, Josie Bissett and her children... - August 26, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bedat Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bedat Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bertolucci Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bertolucci Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
Is Negotiation Still Used in Business?
Karen Ross will interview author Jim Camp the negotiation coach. She will ask him if negotiation is still used in business. Business has become a who knows who world. - August 26, 2008 - Connect With Karen Online
Aiotechnology.com Gives 7 Reasons Why Every Business Should Have a Website
AIO Technology explains seven reasons every business should have a website and how having a website would help your business grow. - August 25, 2008 - AIO Technology
The Younique Boutique Launches Baby Photo Quilts
Baby Photo Quilts are 38 x 48 inches and allow for 10 or 20 photos of baby's family members. They are made in 100% cotton and cuddle fleece and make a perfect baby shower gift. - August 25, 2008 - The Younique Boutique, inc.
RateTiger and easyRMS Form Channel Management Partnership
Leading RMS integrates with leading channel management solution. - August 25, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
Cherry Picked: LittleEffortBigResults.com Chooses Cherry Communications as PR Firm
Cherry Communications, a virtual public relations firm for businesses and nonprofit organizations, announced today the addition of its newest client, LittleEffortBigResults.com. “Cherry Communications is thrilled to be part of the team for this up-and-coming company,” said Shannon... - August 25, 2008 - Cherry Communications
VACO Raleigh Announces the Launch of San Francisco Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (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 San Francisco located at One... - August 24, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Michael Chen, CEO of Ge’s Media Finance Business, Talks About the 4 "I’s" on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Michael Chen, CEO of GE Commercial Finance -- Media, Communications & Entertainment, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about his “4-I’s” approach to delivering value, the importance of establishing a “personal brand,” and the broad range of financial products and services that his part of GE delivers. Chen also identifies attributes that differentiate successful companies from others and the need to understand the customer’s wants and needs. - August 24, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Real-Time, Fully Featured Digital Video Recorder, Low Cost
Up to 32 cameras, Linux™-based, highly reliable Sentry Security Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the new Sentry LP Series Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). These LP series DVRs support up to 32 cameras and use hardware video compression to maximize recording quality and speed. - August 24, 2008 - Sentry Security Systems, Inc.
Data Cube Systems Earns Information Worker Productivity Solutions Competency in Microsoft Partner Program
Data Cube Systems announced today that it has achieved the third milestone in Microsoft's Partner Program. This accomplishment consists of earning the much-coveted Information Worker Solutions Competency. Earning this award requires Data Cube Systems to have proven skills and experience in building solutions on the Microsoft Office System. The Information Worker Solutions Competency now includes specializations, which provide distinct paths for achieving the competency. - August 24, 2008 - Data Cube Systems
KMPfurniture.com Dominates Online Upscale Furniture Market
Online Furniture Retailer Experiencing Substantial Growth Despite Challenging Economy. KMPfurniture.com, a premium online retailer of high-quality upscale furniture and accessories, today announced a 35% increase in online sales. Based in Miami, Florida, its modern, sheik products have found favor with developers, home buyers, interior designers, and corporate consultants across the globe. KMP has perfected “inexpensive quality.” - August 23, 2008 - kmp furniture
Wood Costs Increased for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 2Q 2008 as Reported by WRI
Wood fiber costs, the major cost component when producing wood pulp, increased in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 2Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This was both a result of a continued weakening of the US dollar against most major currencies and because of higher transport costs for both pulpwood and wood chips. - August 23, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
ICC Recognized as Expert in Collaboration Strategy
With globalization and virtual workforces continually on the rise, collaboration is an important issue for many companies. An efficient and reliable way to collaborate online has become more than just a "nice to have" for companies. But tools used for collaboration can be quite complex... - August 23, 2008 - Information Control Corporation
Slingsby Awarded by Better Business Environmental Forum
Slingsby the industrial and commercial equipment specialists, have been awarded a certificate by the Better Business Environment Forum in Bradford in recognition of the excellent environmental management that has been undertaken at the organisation. - August 23, 2008 - Slingsby
Addison-TX Based 13th Floor Media Set to Install Digital Elevator Displays Into Three High-Rise Buildings in Downtown Dallas
13th Floor Media, a company delivering news and entertainment into elevator cabs through-out High-Rise office and residential buildings, announced today that it will be installing Digital Elevator Displays into three High-Rise Residential buildings in Downtown Dallas. - August 23, 2008 - 13th Floor Media
IT Security Benchmarks from Glomark-Governan Research Study
Glomark-Governan, the leading provider of business case solutions for sales, marketing, product development and IT organizations, has released a preliminary sampling of IT security benchmarks from an IT Security Research Study concluded in the third quarter of 2008. The Glomark-Governan research... - August 23, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
New Industrial Trade Reports Helps U.S. Manufacturers Export to Japan, China and Korea
ForeignTRADEX, an international industrial directory and on-line manufacturing marketplace has published three new reports designed to connect American exporters of industrial goods with importers in South Korea, China and Japan. - August 23, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Trizeon – Experts in Business Consulting, SEO, Web Development, Outsourcing Services
Trizeon, a leading global provider of business consulting, web development, off-shore staff augmentation and search engine optimization services offers unparalleled services to help businesses achieve their goals. - August 23, 2008 - Trizeon Pvt. Ltd.
Gulf Coast Western Participates in Major Natural Gas Discovery in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Gulf Coast Western, LLC participated in a significant natural gas discovery in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The Dallas, Texas based exploration and production company made the discovery on the west flank of the Valentine Field in a 3-D seismic controlled closure. The Eagle discovery well was... - August 22, 2008 - Gulf Coast Western
Breakthrough Novel, The Master Planets, Receives Raves
Another mouse roars: Debut American novel The Master Planets, discovered by a small Canadian publisher, is getting rapt attention from New York literati. - August 22, 2008 - Donald Gallinger
AgeInPlace.com Launches Free Service to Help Baby Boomers & Older Americans Plan Home Modifications
AgeInPlace.com announces the launch of a free Personalized Aging in Place Assessment for Baby Boomers and those caring for older people. The assessment provides valuable information about modifying their home so it can be lived in longer as they age. It only takes about 5 minutes to complete the assessment and each one is reviewed by a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Results are sent out by email. - August 22, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Forgan of St. Andrews Sign European Tour Veteran David J. Russell
Forgan of St. Andrews has announced the signing of another staff player with European Tour Veteran, David J Russell, joining them with immediate effect. ‘DJ’ has joined former Masters Champion Ian Woosnam as a Forgan Staff player and will represent the company on the European Seniors... - August 22, 2008 - The Sports HQ
Bizymoms.com Announces New E-course on Writing a Business Plan
Bizymoms.com announced today the launch of their newest e-course “Writing a Business Plan.” This e-course is aimed mainly at assisting those interested in establishing themselves as entrepreneurs understand the importance a business plan plays when operating a business and how best to write one. Offered free of charge for any interested person, this course can be easily accessed by simply registering at the Writing a Business Plan e-course page. - August 22, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Cultural Symbols Illustrated in "African Elements" Check Design by Check Gallery
Check Gallery continues to expand in different directions with the release of its new product suite, “African Elements.” As part of the new design, Check Gallery is offering personal checks, address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover. - August 22, 2008 - Check Gallery
Yacine Bell, CAMF Will Help Lead AAAMP to National Success
Yacine Bell, C.A.M.F., who is an Anderson & Anderson anger management provider in Oakland, CA, is the new president of The American Association of Anger Management Providers. - August 22, 2008 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Entrust Associates President and Founder Bruce Deerson Recognized by Business Leader Magazine as a Top 20 Impact Dealmaker
Bruce Deerson, President, Entrust Associates, a Raleigh, NC business brokerage firm, was recently recognized as being one of the Triangle's top 20 Impact Dealmakers by Business Leader magazine. An attorney, Deerson served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Martin Marietta... - August 22, 2008 - Entrust Associates
IPA Supports American Cancer Society
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the American Cancer Society. Because of this contribution, IPA Charities has been named a member of The Society. The Society includes the American Cancer Society’s most dedicated donors. The Society’s generosity helps to accomplish the... - August 22, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Oak Ridge Youth Association
IPA Charities has contributed to the Oak Ridge Youth Association (ORYA). “On behalf of ORYA’s Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Program we would like to thank IPA Charities for the generous donation to our program,” said Scott Parrish, President, ORYA. IPA Charities’... - August 22, 2008 - IPA
Dexter Laundry Offers Online Machine Warranty Registration
Dexter Laundry is proud to announce on-line warranty registration for all Dexter and Easy Card equipment. This new capability allows customers throughout the world to quickly and easily register up to twenty Dexter machines at a time via an easy online form and to receive an immediate confirmation... - August 22, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
DNV Certifies Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. to ISO 9001:2000
Det Norske Veritas Certification, Inc. is pleased to announce the ISO 9001:2000 certification of Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Spectrum Thin Films is one of a few companies to meet the new ISO certification requirements. By achieving ISO certification, Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. demonstrates its commitment to quality for the design and manufacture of high quality optics and optical coatings products for it U.S. Manufacturing operations. - August 21, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
Citizen Kate Takes Her Election Coverage to New Visual Heights with TV-Quality Streaming Video from Digital Fountain’s DF Splash Video Delivery Network
Republican and Democratic National Convention Coverage Gets Tech Savvy to Meet the Growing Demand for TV-Quality Streaming Video Content. - August 21, 2008 - Digital Fountain
Image Forward Launches Internet Advertising for Tutoring Centers. Image Forward Specializes in Franchisee Internet Advertising & Marketing.
Image Forward will provide Tutoring Learning Centers of Greater Tampa Bay with a newly developed internet advertising and marketing program to elevate Huntington’s internet presence in the educational arena, specifically with tutoring, Study Skills, Test Preparation, Tutors and other educational help. - August 21, 2008 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: ATV Safety; Knowing Safety Guidelines Can Help Avoid ATV Deaths and Injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has data to show that 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned-against behaviors. The ATV Safety Institute has eight guidelines that address those behaviors and apply to all riders. Those are outlined here. - August 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Click Consult Launch New Website
Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, has launched a new website. The new site went live on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008, and can be viewed at www.clickconsult.co.uk. - August 21, 2008 - SEO.co.uk