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Who Needs VoIP or Wireless? Company Sells New 30-Year-Old Telephones.
FrillFreePhones.com sells heavy Elvis-era phones with rotary dials and bells that actually ring, to people who long for the 20th century. - June 04, 2007 - AbleComm, Inc.
Procurement Analytics Offers China Sourcing Expertise with Guaranteed Quality and Delivery Dates
According to a 1st Qtr. 2007 survey by B2X Corp., the world’s largest online trading platform, nearly 41% of wholesale and retail executives surveyed reported being “interested” or “very interested” in finding Chinese sources for their product if the delivery and... - June 04, 2007 - Procurement Analytics
Is Your Website Multilingual?
It wasn't so long ago that companies were debating the value of building a Web site. What would be the payback? Today, most businesses recognize that a company's online presence is its face to the world. Forward-looking businesses are taking that literally, say experts, and hustling to make Web sites that speak to global customers in their native tongues. - June 04, 2007 - Lyric Labs
The New Face of Multilingual Publishing Industry
After banking, Information technology, medical and financial industries it is now the turn of publishing industry to take India to the top in the list of global outsourcing destinations - June 04, 2007 - Lyric Labs
New Study Examines the Common Success Factors of Top Sales Producers
A new study titled “The Mega-Producers: Characteristics of the Sales Superstars,” published by Paul McCord, a leading authority on lead generation and personal marketing, analyzes the common characteristics that contributed to their phenomenal success of about four dozen true million dollars a year income sales superstars in the US and Canada. - June 04, 2007 - McCord Training
Hewitt Publishes "A Must Read" in Sick Building Syndrome
James Hewitt recently published his Masters Thesis regarding Sick Building Syndrome through Lulu.com. This book relates to indoor air quality issues and how they can make you feel ill. - June 03, 2007 - Jim Hewitt Writing
“Peace and Sport” and Jaguar Sports Announce Partnership
“Peace and Sport” a worldwide peace initiative based in Monaco under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Jaguar Sports Corp., a new global sporting goods company, today announced a multi-million dollar partnership deal. “Peace and Sport” will... - June 02, 2007 - Jaguar Sports Corp.
Contact Centre Privacy Compliance and Productivity: Security Experts Publish Research-Based Model on Current and Emerging Contact Centre Issues
Privacy compliance, security, productivity and overall performance are all issues faced by today’s ultra-competitive contact centre industry. After 3 years of research, a Toronto consulting company has produced the latest insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by Canadian contact centres. - June 02, 2007 - Informatica Security Corporation
Window Cleaners Wipe Away Cowboy Image
Celebrating it's 60th Anniversary in 2007, the Federation of Window Cleaners has been at the forefront in changing the cowboy image of the window cleaning industry. Window Cleaners who were thought of as being unintelligent can now earn £60,000 per year. - June 02, 2007 - Federation of Window Cleaners
Tradetec Skyline Offers Trade Show Pop-Up Display Training Classes
Chicago Area’s Skyline Exhibits And Displays Distributor to Hold Free Trade Show Pop-Up Booth Training Seminar in Their Chicagoland Showroom. Learn the Right Way to Assemble, Disassemble And Pack Your Trade Show Popup Exhibit for Free. - June 02, 2007 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago
ENLASO (translate.com) Creates Dedicated “Into-English” Translation and Localization Department
ENLASO (translate.com), a leading provider of localization and translation solutions, today announced the creation of a dedicated “Into-English” translation and localization department. Services from the new department include translating and localizing documentation, web sites,... - June 02, 2007 - ENLASO (translate.com)
International Profit Associates Employee Participates in Radio Talk Show
Judy Bachman, ESP Manager, discusses successful exit strategies for small and medium-size businesses. - June 02, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Ranked by Crains Chicago Business
IPA-IBA was ranked the 113th Largest Privately Held Company - June 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Launches Web site
The charitable foundation of International Profit Associates launches a Web site in support of nonprofit organizations. - June 02, 2007 - IPA
Get Ready for National Safety Month - "Celebrating Safe Communities"
This year’s weekly themes throughout June include: o Week 1: Workplace Safety o Week 2: Driving o Week 3: Emergency Preparedness o Week 4: Home & Community Not only do companies need to think of employee welfare in terms of smoking cessation programs, retirement planning and healthy... - June 02, 2007 - Executive Defense Technology,LLC
Crysobel Jewelry Taps into World’s Finest and Most Rare Sapphires from Sri Lanka
The Crysobel Fine Jewelry Collection boasts precious gemstones, including some of the world’s rarest and best sapphires, from Sri Lanka. - June 01, 2007 - Crysobel
Strativia Gives Workplace Financial Education Programs a Boost by Providing Organizations with Branded Financial Education Web Portals & Websites
Strativia works with companies, government, and schools to create branded and custom financial education websites, portals, and other web-based resources. These web-based resources serve as a platform to achieve specific educational initiatives, reach specific target groups, and as a public... - June 01, 2007 - Strativia Financial Software
At Your Service Vegas - To Errand is Human, To Outsource Divine
At Your Service Vegas- Introducing Las Vegas’ newest concierge and errand service for individuals, corporate staff, condominium associations, and tourists. Headquarted in Henderson, NV, Jennifer Ward, Owner, sees the need to assist busy families and executives, “our clients should spend... - June 01, 2007 - At Your Service Vegas
Online Management Tips Offers Alternative to an MBA
FreeManagmentTips.com is now offering an online alternative to getting your MBA. An MBA still provides a great business education, but more and more people are looking for down to earth basics and practical advice. “You don’t need an MBA to be a great Manager.” - June 01, 2007 - Boundless Thinking
A.W. Perry Announces Street Renaming at South Shore Park in Hingham
A.W. Perry, the developers of South Shore Park in Hingham, recently announced that the portion of “Industrial Park Road” between the Derby Street entrance of South Shore Park and “Pond Park Road” has been designated as part of “Pond Park Road.” In conjunction... - June 01, 2007 - A.W. Perry, Inc.
CJPS Enterprises Launches The Executives Roundtable
CJPS Enterprises LLC, through a contract from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has asked a few select executives to join its Chief Executives Roundtable. - June 01, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
B2B Technologies Launches a SharePoint Seminar Series Titled Mossmosis
Mossmosis is dedicated to providing unbiased educational and informational resources for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and its related technologies. - June 01, 2007 - B2B Technologies LLC
Strategy X in Final Negotiations for Training Center Located in El Segundo, California
Strategy X Inc. (OTCPK: SGXI), global risk mitigation specialist, is pleased to announce the advanced progress and final stages of negotiations for its Corporate Headquarters and Homeland Security Modeling and Simulation training center in El Segundo, California. The intended district for the... - June 01, 2007 - Strategy X Inc.
TRIAL.COM® Launches Electronic Newsletter Powered By PinHawk
PinHawk technology delivers news from TRIAL.COM® member firm websites to 8,000 attorneys. - May 31, 2007 - PinHawk LLC
Small Business Research Board Study: U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Rises 5 Points; Expectation for Improved Economy, Greater Revenue May Boost Hiring
Regionally, businesses in Northeast, South, Midwest have increased confidence, anticipate higher staff levels. Confidence level of businesses in Western U.S. ebbs and now more in line with rest of nation says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - May 31, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Sportexe Takes Johns Hopkins to 2007 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title
Blue Jays Use Sportexe Turf to Capture NCAA Championship - May 31, 2007 - Sportexe
New, Environmentally Friendly Large Format Paper Offered at wabpapersupply.com
WAB Paper Supply has announced the debut of a new paper to their line-up of reprographic printing supplies. The new “green paper” is virtually equivalent to the standard paper widely used in the large format printing industry, but creates less impact on the environment. The paper is... - May 31, 2007 - WAB Paper Supply
Tomlinson & Associates 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 Tomlinson & Associates as a member in the business development category. Through its membership, Tomlinson & Associates will have access to business... - May 31, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Design Showroom in Long Beach
DirectBuy of Long Beach, a low-cost alternative to retail, will be a one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - May 30, 2007 - DirectBuy
Latin Pulse/AcuPOLL Launch Hispanic Consumer Testing Service
Top Brand and Market Research Firm Launches Hispanic Consumer Testing Service. Latin Pulse/AcuPOLL Develop Advanced Research Service for Testing US Hispanic Consumers. - May 30, 2007 - AcuPOLL Research, Inc.
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Good Clinical Practice Video Programs
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a company providing innovative and efficient patient-oriented solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training programs. In the podcast, Gregg... - May 30, 2007 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Bizymoms.com Offers Character Letter Career Kit to Moms
Bizymoms.com knows firsthand how hard it can be to get a home business off the ground. After all, they are all home business owners themselves. - May 30, 2007 - Bizy Moms
The Western Challenge, An Excecutive Development Seminar with Horses
The Western Challenge is a unique program featuring horses as the medium to enhance management skills among upper level Executives. The Western Challenge will be hosting Executive Retreats and Corporate Seminars at The Hideout at Flitner Ranch for the 2007 Summer Season. - May 30, 2007 - The Hideout Private Residence Club
Consulting Services for Entrepreneurs New Web Site
The Legacy site, Consulting Services for Entrepreneurs, serves as a business advisory resource portal for new, seasoned, or want-to-be entrepreneurs alike. The Legacy site informs entrepreneurs concerning benefits that can be derived from working with professional business advisors/consultants. - May 29, 2007 - Legacy Associates, Inc.
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Names Jennifer D. Terry President Of Board Of Advisors
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Terry will oversee the board’s efforts to provide... - May 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Online Retailer Offers Free Samples of Compatible Ink
Online retailer The Supplies Guys teams up with Media Sciences to offer free ink and toner samples to consumers. - May 29, 2007 - The Supplies Guys
ENLASO (translate.com) to Host Webinar on Taking Life Science Products to the International Market
ENLASO Corporation, a provider of translation and localization solutions, announced that it will present a live webinar May 31st, 2007, titled "Taking Life Science Products to the International Market." - May 29, 2007 - ENLASO (translate.com)
TSI Fire and Safety Announces Its Fire Extinguisher and Systems Services
TSI Fire Safety of Apex, NC (in the Raleigh, NC area) announces its offering of fire extinguisher, fire systems, and safety services. - May 29, 2007 - TSI Fire Safety
Richard Jennings Appointed CEO of Mediscan Staffing Services
Mediscan Staffing Services announced that Richard Jennings has been named Chief Executive Officer of the company. Jennings is a health care executive with 10 years of general management experience. Val and Emily Serebryany, the owners of Mediscan, will continue to be actively involved with the... - May 28, 2007 - Mediscan Staffing Services
Glitnir Bank Steps Up UK Banking Operations
Nordic bank Glitnir entered the main UK banking arena this week with the launch of its UK marketing campaign. - May 28, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
TheDrishman.com Has Added Perfect Wealth Formula Program to It's Advertising, VoIP, Video and Email Marketing Offering
drishman.com offers custom made VoIP widgets for 200 clients through InBox360, Ford, BMW, HarleyDavidson and other franchise brand clients. The ad firm has added Perfect Wealth Formula as a direct sales model due to popularity with independent media reps nationwide. The Drishman (Bobby Drish) said... - May 27, 2007 - thedrishman.com
Stellar Expands Call Centre Outsourcing Relationship with Leading Telecommunications Provider
Stellar adds to portfolio of call centre outsourcing services being delivered to one of Australia’s leading telecommunications providers - May 26, 2007 - Stellar
Suiting Up for Summer: How to Dress Cool But Look Correct in the Office
Business Etiquette expert, professional speaker, acclaimed author and personal consultant Lydia Ramsey offers her expertise on summer dress for the office. - May 26, 2007 - Lydia Ramsey, Inc.
New Documentary Examines Companies’ Toxic Chemical Reduction Efforts
Dolphin Software, the industry-leading provider of chemical management and compliance solutions, has just debuted the film Nontoxic Business: New Insights for Greening the Supply Chain on its new website, www.dolphinsafesource.com. - May 26, 2007 - Dolphin Software
New Insurance Certification Opens Doors for Virtual Assistants
Virtual Business Partners announces a new, specialized certification for virtual assistants who would like to offer their services to the financial service and insurance industries. The Certified Insurance Virtual Assistant (CIVA) certification was unveiled in May 2007 by Virtual Business Partners as the first ever certification for virtual assistants. - May 26, 2007 - Virtual Business Partners
Interactive World Launches www.YPages.in a Community Web Portal Connecting Businesses and Customers
Interactive World is pleased to announce the launch of www.YPages.in today. www.Ypages.in is a community web portal that connects Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers, Exporters, Traders, Business Owners & Service Providers with Customers, Consumers & Suppliers worldwide. - May 26, 2007 - Interactive World
Temperature Rises in Santa Barbara
Jim Palam & Partners Heats Things Up - May 25, 2007 - Jim Palam & Partners
Fashionable T-Shirt Line Designed by 7 Year Old Girl Which Also Benefits Children’s Charity
While most 7 year old girls are just learning to put on their own t-shirts, one special girl is busy creating them. Haley Schmidt at just 7 years old might be the youngest t-shirt designer in the country with her new line of fashionable children’s t-shirts titled HaleyBopTees. For certain... - May 25, 2007 - HaleyBop
Revamped Free to Use Wholesale Suppliers and Dropshippers Directory Launched
TradeWholesalers have today announced the launch of the all new free to use wholesale suppliers and dropshippers directory at tradewholesalers.com - May 25, 2007 - Tradewholesalers.com
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Attract local customers for free through YouRequire.com - May 25, 2007 - YouRequire.com LLC