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Aguistic Advertising Set to Take Las Vegas by Storm
Aguistic Advertising Agency Las Vegas office now open - August 08, 2007 - Aguistic Advertising Agency
Microsoft Dynamics Names BlueStar ‘Retail Distributor of the Year’
BlueStar VP of Marketing Mark Fraker and President/CEO Steve Cuntz recently accepted the Microsoft Dynamics "Retail Distributor of the Year" award at the Microsoft Partner's Conference in Denver, CO. - August 08, 2007 - BlueStar
TWJ Business Solutions Launched
Announcing the Launch of a New Virtual Assistant Business in New York - August 08, 2007 - TWJ Business Solutions
Los Angeles Foreclosures Skyrocket in July of 2007
Los Angeles foreclosures increased from 4,243 foreclosures in June 2007 to 5,317 foreclosures in July of 2007. The foreclosure increase of 25 percent was felt the most in the cities of Los Angeles, Palmdale and Lancaster. - August 07, 2007 - LaForeclosure.net
Consumers to Determine Who and What Gets Rated Next by TheRatingsGuy.com™
Consumers win when search engines fail: New company helps consumers find the best Website sooner with TheRatingsGuy.com. Launched in April, consumer website rates quality of other sites in popular lifestyle categories, with less than 3% making the grade. - August 07, 2007 - The Ratings Guy
Ace Ticket: Boston's Best Ticket Broker 2007
Ace Ticket has won Boston Magazine's 2007 Best of Boston "Best Ticket Broker" category. - August 07, 2007 - Ace Ticket
LatinVision Media, Inc. is Hosting Its 11th Business Networking Event for Hispanic and Latin American Executives, Managers, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in NYC
An exclusive gathering of U.S. Hispanic and Latin American professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners in a relaxed atmosphere that facilitates networking - August 07, 2007 - LatinVision Media Inc.
Businessesintheknow.com New Program Takes Entrepreneurs by the Hand and Lead Them Through the Experiences of Other Successful Entrepreneurs
While most people dream about starting their own business someday, 95% of entrepreneurs make less than $50,000 a year- many of them going broke. Why? Simple— a large percentage of entrepreneurs don’t know what they’re doing. Author, publisher and optimization coach Bobby Ellis... - August 07, 2007 - Businessesintheknow.com
Businessesintheknow.com Cashes in on New Trend Which Includes Giving Away Free MP3 Players to Business Owners
The way business owners and leaders access information is changing. Research and statistics proves that people are using PDA’s, MP3 players, and cell phones like the I-Phone to access information on demand. Consider the internet. People go to the internet for two reasons. One reason is to... - August 07, 2007 - Businessesintheknow.com
Alternate Financing Options Available for Small Business Owners
Small business owners often find it difficult to secure traditional financing. While the number of small businesses continues to climb; underfunded small businesses are highly vulnerable. Without a much-needed cash infusion at critical times of growth or market fluctuations, many promising small... - August 07, 2007 - Peopleintheknow.com
People In the Know Discusses Life Lessons for Business, Happiness and Financial Freedom with Dr. Taffy Wagner
People in the Know interview Dr. Taffy Wagner about Journey to Wholeness. There are many areas in a person’s life that they struggle. Dr. Wagner shares how she and her husband counsel individuals, parents, business owners, and organizations. One of the main things she stresses is communication. - August 07, 2007 - Peopleintheknow.com
Peopleintheknow.com is Being Acquired by Integrated Business Solutions LLC for $225,000
Integrated Business Solutions LLC has agreed to purchase eighty percent of Peopleintheknow.com for $225,000. Peopleintheknow.com previous CEO Bobby Ellis of Businessesinthknow.com will retain 20% ownership and will stay with the new company until January 1st, 2008. Businessesintheknow.com a... - August 07, 2007 - Peopleintheknow.com
David Newman Named VP of National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
David Newman of Bryn Mawr, PA has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Speakers Association MidAtlantic chapter (NSA-MAC) as Vice President of Communications. Newman has been a national member of NSA since 2005. NSA-MAC President Steve Coscia of Havertown, PA said,... - August 06, 2007 - National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
The Power of Coaching Book is Now a National Best Seller
Book anthology The Power of Coaching hit #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com - August 05, 2007 - ProBrilliance Leadership Institute
Up Close and Personal Tackles Business and Women Today
TV and Radio Talk Show Host Bonnie D. Graham brings Women and Business issues to radio as she tackled the Glass Ceiling Friday August 3rd on AM1240 WGBB. Her experience and wit makes this subject worth talking about with her guest Diane Dutton. - August 05, 2007 - Diane Dutton
ITpreneurs Launches Service Quality Management Foundation E-learning Course
ISO/IEC 20000 is the world’s first Service Management process standard which is internationally recognized through the ISO certification scheme. The standard promotes the adoption of an integrated process approach to effectively deliver managed services to meet business and customer requirements. - August 05, 2007 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
OurGig.com, the Website Solution for Entertainment and Media, Expands Services
OURGIG.COM the leader in website hosting and design for independent entertainment and media in the US and Canada has expanded services to include; complete promotion and marketing services. One of the biggest challenges their clients' face is figuring out where to put their money and energy. As... - August 04, 2007 - OURGIG.COM, LLC.
SwiftTraction Beta Released
ActiveCampaign, Inc today announced the immediate availability of SwiftTraction Beta version. SwiftTraction is a new time management and tracking application. - August 04, 2007 - ActiveCampaign, Inc.
SmartMRO Established as the Next Generation Third Party Supply Chain Solution Provider
Global Company Helps Businesses Reduce Costs Associated with Managing Indirect Materials, MRO Commodities and Outsourced Services - August 04, 2007 - SmartMRO
Sam Hegan Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Sam Hegan has officially been inducted into the exclusive 2007-2008 Honors Edition of the Princeton Premier Registry. As CEO for the WSB Canadian American Enterprises, LLC, Sam Hegan has exhibited exceptional performance in the Trucking and Shipping sector of his industry. Sam Hegan earned a... - August 04, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Business Leader Media Announces Movers & Shakers
Business Leader Media has announced 2007 Movers & Shakers, a look at the business professionals making an impact on their professions and the Triangle community. Movers & Shakers will highlight various business professionals who are involved in the local community – through... - August 04, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Avish Parashar Named VP of National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
Avish Parashar of Philadelphia has been inaugurated as the Vice President of Programming for the National Speakers Association MidAtlantic chapter (NSA-MAC). - August 04, 2007 - National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
A New Wave of Real Estate Investor Makes Homes Go Fast in Dubai
Popular overseas property portal HomesGoFast.Com has opened offices in Dubai to help cope with the demand it has from overseas buyers. Dubai is increasing in popularity with investors from the UK, India, Pakistan, Russia and the Middle East. The portal anticipates that investors from more conservative regions such as France will soon be getting involved in property investments offered by the portal. - August 03, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Introduces Guarantee Program
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced the introduction of a guarantee program, The B-PA Guarantee Program, that gives the insured a written guarantee about the amount of... - August 03, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
What Do Ants Know That We Don’t? - Amazon Best Seller Uncovers The Secret of "Getting Clever Together"
Highly successful people know how to gain the attention and support of others. And this is no accident. The principles they use are found in a new Amazon best seller. ‘Teaching an Anthill to Fetch’, is a fun, easy to read approach to our most important ability. The ability to get on... - August 03, 2007 - Mighty Small Books
Kids At Heart Franchisee Awarded School Photography Contract for Jackson Township, NJ
Jackson Township, NJ, Board of Education awarded the contract for Elementary and Middle School Pictures for the 2007-2008 school year to Kids At Heart Photography Franchisee, Joe Monteverde. - August 02, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
KRLD Adds New Program to Weekend Lineup: The Frontline Source Group Employment Hour
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD announced today a new addition to its weekend lineup. The Frontline Source Group Employment Hour, will air Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning August 5th. The show will take listener calls and will cover topics such as careers, the employment market, interview tips and finding... - August 02, 2007 - Frontline Source Group
VacationRentalsListed.com Celebrates One Year Online with New 2000th Vacation Rental Listing
VacationRentalsListed, a new innovative provider of marketing and advertising for vacation rental home owners who manage and market their properties themselves, announced it has processed its 2,000th listing on the company website. Rosie's beach House, vacation rental house in West Palm Beach,... - August 02, 2007 - Vacation Rentals Listed
Top Dog Sales Secrets from SalesDog.com Features Advice from 50 Big-League Sales Experts
Top Dog Sales Secrets is a new book that teaches anyone who sells vital new skills. Edited by SalesDog.com Founder Michael Dalton Johnson, Top Dog Sales Secrets serves up the selling secrets of 50 renowned sales wizards in doggie-treat-sized bites designed to supercharge sales performance. - August 02, 2007 - SalesDog.com
Active Data Services, Inc. Contracted by Pinehurst Surgical
Peter Ransome, executive vice president and CMO for Active Data Services, Inc., a next generation business process outsourcing firm that captures, manages and outputs information for healthcare organizations, has announced that the firm was contracted by Pinehurst Surgical, the largest surgical... - August 02, 2007 - Active Data Services
RARA Book Offers Three Levels of Meeting Management Learning
Shirley Fine Lee, a Meeting Facilitator and Trainer, has put her meeting management tips into a book called "R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard’s Approach,” currently available on Amazon.com, to help organizations improve meeting productivity and therefore waste less time. - August 02, 2007 - Shirley Fine Lee
International Profit Associates Employees Participate in Radio Talk Show
Radio talk show guests discuss the value of client relationships. - August 02, 2007 - IPA
The Construction Centre.co.uk Takes Practical Steps to Help UK Flood Victims
Following the devastating effects of recent rainfall across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, The Construction Centre has responded by compiling a practical and easy guide to coping with flood damage. - August 02, 2007 - The Construction Centre
File Small Claims Online with LegalWebMD.com
Small Claims filing is easier then before. The firm of LegalWebMD.com has launched a new site engineered for common legal services such as small claims filings. The firm offers complete small claims assistance to clients nationwide. The firm will prepare, file and serve your small claims complaint. - August 01, 2007 - LegalWebMD.com
Single Property Sites Joins Realtor.com Picture Path Program
Single Property Sites has joined the PicturePath(tm) virtual tour program providing Agents with the ability to send their property sites as virtual tours to Realtor.com®. - August 01, 2007 - Single Property Sites
depo Extends Opening Hours of Their Second Life Business Park
To cater for increased interest the park is now to be manned from 10am to 6pm UK time, with an additional shift run from 4pm to 6pm PDT. - August 01, 2007 - depo consulting ltd
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Two New Franchises in Monmouth and Mercer Counties, NJ
Joe Monteverde of Hamilton, NJ was awarded a Kids At Heart Photography franchise and will service Monmouth and Mercer Counties, NJ. “What I like best about owning a Kids At Heart franchise is the support I receive from them. Kids At Heart provide so much assistance that I get to focus on what makes me money. With all their support, I also have more time to spend enjoying my life. You will see me on the golf course more often.” - August 01, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Global Software Applications Introduce Missing Children Screensaver
Rotating Updated Missing Child Pictures When the Computer is Idle - August 01, 2007 - Global Software Applications
Australian First from BizBid.com.au
In what is believed to be an Aussie first, BizBid.com.au is an online auction site targeted to meet the needs of the Australian business-to-business marketplace. Users can buy, sell, swap and auction products in unique business-to-business categories. - August 01, 2007 - HileTech.com.au
Steve Coscia Named President of National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
Steve Coscia of Havertown PA has been inaugurated as the President of the National Speakers Association MidAtlantic chapter headquartered in Philadelphia. - August 01, 2007 - National Speakers Association MidAtlantic Chapter
Find the "Perfect Phrases for Building Strong Teams" - New Book in the "Perfect Phrases" Series
Perfect Phrases for Building Strong Teams is the latest in McGraw-Hill's "Perfect Phrases" series. Author, Linda Eve Diamond, has an extensive corporate training background and has authored and co-authored of a number of books in the areas of business, education, and self-help. - August 01, 2007 - Linda Eve Diamond, Ink
Interactive Training Solutions Offers First Improv for Business Workshop in Miami
Corporate Training and Teambuilding based on Improv Comedy - July 31, 2007 - Interactive Training Solutions, LLC
FreemanWhite Sponsors Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Planning Conference in Pinehurst on Wednesday, Aug. 22 and Thursday, Aug. 23. The conference will focus on “Cultivating Prosperity” and will feature... - July 31, 2007 - FreemanWhite
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Hummingbird Creative Group as a member in the advertising category. Through its membership, Hummingbird will have access to business development events, Internet... - July 31, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
SEPI Engineering Group Announces New Survey Party Chief
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Ron Harding has been named survey party chief. In this position, Harding will be responsible for surveying... - July 31, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Launch of New Business That Incorporates Three of the Most Exciting Phenomena on the Internet
uVme are the first company ever to launch a business that encapsulates Online Games Entertainment, Social Networking using Web 2.0, and a new way of Network Marketing. - July 31, 2007 - uVme Net Games
UJeans is Stepping Into the POOL
UJeans is exhibiting at S(eco)nd within POOL, the fashion buyer's Tradeshow from August 27 to 29. S(eco)nd provides a platform for companies to raise awareness of how much we can affect our environments and to offer choices that make a difference. - July 30, 2007 - UJeans
Dentist Split on the Ethics of Dental Marketing: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are in an ethical quandary when it comes to dental marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Just over half of dentists reported feeling that dental practice marketing is bad for the profession in the eyes of the public. However, with dental advertising more common than ever, many feel pressured to join the game in order to stay competitive. - July 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Seasoned Marketing Pro Makes a Pass at Valley Business Owners
What kind of pass you ask? How about a credit-card sized pass that saves the user lots of money. When Rhode Island native and Gilbert transplant, Joan Roth decided to launch a business, she focused on a single, key goal: building loyalty through value. MyValleyPass.Com was born of the idea that... - July 29, 2007 - MyValleyPass.Com
The All New Litup.com Has Arrived
The new Litup.com is now here. There are many of the features you have always had but now you have a lot more. Create your own profile page www.litup.com/yourusername. Add Friends and organize them. Going a Group or create a group. Sell your stuff or post job offers in the classified section. Create your own quiz and even post events. - July 28, 2007 - Cox, Davis and Simpson LLC