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Harrington Training Group Launches as Premier Communication Training Company

Training specialists provide personalized communication programs to help executives, athletes and managers better connect with their audience - June 27, 2007 - Harrington Training Group

BSKYB on Hand to See England Rugby Star Andy Hazel Support Merton Parents and Their Dining Room Experience Competition

BSKYB were among the journalists on hand on Thursday 21st June to see England rugby star Andy Hazel present a water cooler donated by WaterCoolersDirect.com to Aragon Primary School the winner of the Merton Parents Dining Room Experience Competition. - June 27, 2007 - Water Coolers Direct.com Ltd

New Professional Errand Running Service

In today’s world dual working parents are the norm rather than the exception. In the past this has meant the family has had to sacrifice hot meals, clean laundry and relaxed family time in the name of more work time, rushing to soccer practice, dance lessons and basketball. They hurry home... - June 26, 2007 - Squared Away Errand Solutions

DirectBuy Opens New Northeast Orange County Members-Only Design Showroom

DirectBuy's Northeast Orange County location provides a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for virtually everything in home design. - June 26, 2007 - DirectBuy

A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide

The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group

DirectBuy Celebrates 35th Anniversary of First Franchise

DirectBuy Continues Tremendous Growth by Opening New Showrooms and Design Centers Across North America. - June 26, 2007 - DirectBuy

Granite Shield Granite is Smoother, Shinier, Maintenance Free and Still Able to Breathe

If it doesn't say Granite Shield, it's not permanently shielded with a no restriction lifetime warranty like Granite Shield. - June 26, 2007 - Granite Shield

Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study

Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Active Data Services Sponsors AIIM First in Flight Chapter’s Paperless ’07 Expo

Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO for Active Data Services, Inc., a business process outsourcing firm, has announced that the firm will sponsor the AIIM, The Enterprise Content Management Association, First in Flight chapter’s Paperless ’07 Expo. The event is scheduled be held... - June 26, 2007 - Active Data Services

Announcing: Daily Career Connection

Daily Career Connection Blog: Free Career and Professional Development Tips for You - June 26, 2007 - MTI Business Solutions

Choosing Green Fulfillment

Jonano PACs "Green" - June 26, 2007 - Jonano

FutonPlanet.com, Online Retailer of Futon Furniture, Reports Respectable Earnings This Quarter Despite Recent Decline in the Futon Industry

One of the world's largest online retailers of futon furniture, Futon Planet, reported earnings this quarter, despite a recent decline in their sector of the furniture industry. The company's vice president attributes their success to the fact they understand that "average doesn't cut it." - June 25, 2007 - LeBlanc Global

Market Development Expert Fran Grigsby Outlines Six Hard Facts About Mergers and Acquisitions

When companies are acquired or merged, their executives seek a shared vision of strategic and financial success. Fran Grigsby, an expert on developing new markets and revenue streams, says, “Executives who have led successful mergers and acquisitions underscore several hard truths that must... - June 25, 2007 - Next Level International

Notes from the Gurus - Tips, Secrets and Systems They Gave Away for Free

An e-book of notes from webinars held for Internet Marketer of the Year 2007 competition - June 23, 2007 - Baobab Inc

Small Business Podcasting Kit PDF Featured at Voices.com

In nine simple steps, small business owners are taught to produce a podcast and create their first episode at Voices.com. - June 23, 2007 - Voices.com

eXample Consulting Expands Six Sigma Training and Certification Offerings

eXample Consulting Group (www.examplecg.com) has expanded its Six Sigma Green Belt Certification workshops to more Indian cities recently. The schedule for forthcoming “Six Sigma Green Belt Certification” workshops is as below Program: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Public... - June 23, 2007 - eXample Consulting Group

Nationwide Distributor Selects TCLogic for Improved Inventory Management and Optimization

Organization targets increased inventory turns with implementation of TCLogic’s ROI+ software. - June 23, 2007 - TCLogic

Roboanimatronics: Branding 2.0

All mascots for large corporations create a brand and a memory hook that keeps their messages at the top of the viewers' mind. Animal "spokesthings", such as the Aflac duck, the Geico gecko, and the Exxon tiger, are firmly ingrained in consumers' minds. With the invention of the Internet and the advancement of the web 2.0 trend, similar branding for smaller companies is becoming more of a reality. - June 22, 2007 - Cimetta Design

Polar Design Continues Tradition of Interactive Innovation with Two Horizon Interactive Awards, Banking Interactive Demo

Polar Design (www.polardesign.com) took home two Horizon Interactive Awards, including a Gold in E-Commerce/Sales and a Bronze in Public Service/Non-Profit, while also completing a unique floating flash demo for a regional New England savings bank. - June 22, 2007 - Polar Design

Appendant's RecruitCard Celebrates Its First Birthday

Appendant Marketing Group, a nationally-focused recruitment marketing company, is proud to announce the one year birthday of its flagship product, RecruitCard. RecruitCard is a nextgen direct mail recruiting tool which unites web-based response tracking, customized design, personalized job sites,... - June 22, 2007 - Appendant Marketing Group

VisaHQ.com and Amadeus Announce Visa and Passport Services Partnership

VisaHQ.com and Amadeus signed a partnership deal that would allow thousands of Amadeus travel professionals to add visa and passport services to their portfolio. The new service becomes available today. Amadeus is adding an affiliate link to its travel agency booking platform, AgentNet, that will... - June 22, 2007 - VisaHQ.com

North Carolina Education Ball Raises Support and Awareness for CISNC

Business, Civic and Community Leaders Gather to Help Lower the Drop-Out Rate - June 22, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC

Strictly FX Joins Toby Keith on the Big Dog Daddy Tour

Live special effects company, Strictly FX, joins multi-platinum recording artist, Toby Keith, on the road for the 5th consecutive year. This time on the Big Dog Daddy tour. The show features over 200 pieces of product including: a 20 second gerb waterfall, a barrage of confetti streamers and... - June 21, 2007 - Strictly FX

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award

John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, an award-winning, fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award for Best Booth 300-500... - June 21, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction

DocuSource Of North Carolina 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 DocuSource of North Carolina as a member in the printing category. Through its membership, DocuSource will have access to business development events, Internet... - June 21, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

The Castleton Group Joins Local Business Club

Jay McLamb, chief operating officer of The Castleton Group, has announced that the firm has been named an executive charter member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, in the human resource outsourcing and training core business category. Through this... - June 21, 2007 - Castleton Group

LLE – Language Services Announces “We Deliver Opportunity…” Private Label Program

LLE – Language Services will unveil their telephone interpretation private label program to the attendees of the 2007 Association of Language Companies Conference in Providence, RI. The event serves as a key gathering for language services executives from around the world. - June 21, 2007 - LLE Language Services

Don’t Bite the Boss: Printing ForLess.com Provides Helpful Tips for Take Your Dog to Work Day® June 22nd

Attention Fido, Fluffy, Butch and Bridger. PrintingForLess.com’s 5 Doggy Tips to Ensure that Your Day at Work is a Howling Success - June 21, 2007 - PrintingForLess.com

Large Private Equity Firms Purchase 42 Trucking and Logistics Companies in Effort to Go Public

A private transaction has taken place between two large private equity groups purchasing $500 million in trucking companies throughout the United States. These two groups, one based on Salt Lake City, and one based in Los Angeles, are in the process of acquiring 42 trucking and logistics companies... - June 21, 2007 - Corporate Acquisitions Group

Corporate Acquisitions Group Hired to Help Hedge Fund with Billion Dollar Project

Corporate Acquisitions Group has entered into a contract with Fairhills Capital, a New York Hedge Fund, to identify, contract, and manage the process of acquiring up to $1 Billion in private companies in the food service industry sector. The contract was established on February 2, 2007 between... - June 21, 2007 - Corporate Acquisitions Group

Freight Bill and Invoice Factoring or Account Receivable Funding … All Provide Debt Free Working Capital with Programs from UC Factors Texas, Tennessee and California

Factoring with UC Factors is a debt free way to achieve consistent working capital and a positive cash flow. For start-ups, small businesses and growing businesses, factoring provides the needed funds without the owner(s) giving up equity (taking on a partner(s)) or going into debt. Factoring can... - June 20, 2007 - UC Factors

Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Manufacturers Predicting Greater Revenues, Expecting to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports

Manufacturing confidence growing despite concerns about economy says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Confidence of Construction, Contracting Business Owners Registers Third Consecutive Quarterly Gain

Owners of construction, contracting industry businesses look to increase hiring despite concerns about economy, revenue during next 12 months says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Small Business Research Board Study: Owners of Food Industry Businesses Showing Improved Outlook Despite Concern About Economy, Revenue During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports

Plans for increased hiring drive improved food industry confidence index says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Stop Studios Recognized by American Institute of Graphic Arts

Raven Manocchio, principal and business director for Stop Studios, an award-winning creative services firm specializing in communication design and event management, has announced that the firm has received the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) BOOM Award for excellence in the development... - June 20, 2007 - Stop Studios

Podcasting Week Aims to Educate and Inspire Marketing Pros

On the heels of their newest podcast “Voice Over Experts”, the leading voice marketplace is dedicating one week to Podcasting and podcast education. - June 20, 2007 - Voices.com

Leading HR Outsourcing Firm Takes Two Steps Forward in Helping California Employers

CPEhr, one of the largest Human Resources Outsourcing firms in California, announced today two company initiatives that will enhance its educational HR services for the growing base of California’s small and mid-market employers. The initiatives include the launch of a new interactive website, and the expansion of their live training seminars from clients, to the broader California marketplace. - June 19, 2007 - CPE HR, Inc.

Dentists Go Above and Beyond Dental Continuing Education Requirements: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

Dentists take far more dental continuing education courses than required, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. The 75 hours a year survey respondents reported spending on dental C.E. classes is far more than the approximately 20 annual hours required by most state dental boards. - June 19, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Small Business Confidence Indexes Rise in Three Key US Industries; Owners Plan to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months

Outlook for Construction / Contracting, Manufacturing, Food Industries improved during second quarter says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 19, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Willis Group Companies Announces New Managing Partner for Donovan & Watkins Subsidiary

Willis Group Companies announces that Bryant Miller has accepted the offer to be Managing Partner of Donovan & Watkins, LLP. “Willis Group is very pleased that Bryant Miller accepted the position of Managing Partner of Donovan & Watkins; we feel that Bryant will be a valuable addition... - June 19, 2007 - Willis Group Companies

New Pearl Neckalces, Bracelets, Earrings Jewelry Launch at Topearl.com

Topearl lauches many fine pearl necklace jewelry, pearl bracelets, pearl earrings, and fine Swarovski crystal jewelry for wedding bridal party, and other formal occasions. These pearl jewelry items are at http://www.topearl.com/bridal-bridesmaid-jewelry-c-136.html . - June 19, 2007 - Top Pearl Jewelry

DentalPlans.com & Medical Business Exchange Partner to Offer Affordable Discount Dental Plans on MedicalBusinessExchangeDental.com

DentalPlans.com, the leading online marketer of discount dental plans, today announced a partnership with Medical Business Exchange, an organization dedicated to fulfilling the needs of medical and medical-related businesses, to provide consumers with greater access to more than 30 discount dental... - June 19, 2007 - DentalPlans.com, Inc.

ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Hosts Greensboro Lunch & Learn Seminar

Rhonda Morgan, vice president of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions, a communications solutions provider, has announced that the company will host a Lunch & Learn seminar on Tuesday, June 19 at its Triad headquarters, located at 8012 Industrial Village Road in Greensboro. The seminar will be an... - June 19, 2007 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions

Broker And Owner Of York Simpson Underwood 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 Wes Minton, broker and owner of York Simpson Underwood, as a member in the residential real estate category. Through his membership, Minton will have access to... - June 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle