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Workforce Solutions, Inc., a Professional Employer Organization, Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Workforce Solutions, a professional employer organization (PEO), that maintains its corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. The company also has offices in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Portland and in the San Francisco Bay area (Stockton and... - April 24, 2007 - Workforce Solutions, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Partners with YWCA SETech Program
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, has announced that the company is partnering with the YWCA of the Greater Triangle in support of their Science, Engineering and Technology (SETech) Program, an expanding summer camp for girls in grades six through eight, to provide a hands-on... - April 24, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Snoozester Offers Free Wake Up Call Service to the Virginia Tech Community
Snoozester is offering free wake up and reminder call services to the Virginia Tech community through the end of the Fall 2007 semester. - April 24, 2007 - Snoozester Inc
Cincinnati Office Receives Top Honors at Rose Pest Solutions 2007 District Awards
Rose Pest Solutions announced that the Cincinnati district office has swept the company’s 2007 district awards. “Rose Pest Solutions got its start in Cincinnati in 1860 and has maintained its commitment to the highest level of client service for nearly 150 years,” said Russ Ives,... - April 22, 2007 - Rose Pest Solutions
SafeMedia Corp. Technology Signs MAYO Communications for National Publicity and Education Campaign
“Sales of pirated music CDs were worth an estimated $4.5 billion and there were about 20 billion illegal downloads,” said one study. SafeMedia Corporation, a Boca Raton, Florida based technology developer and 80-Year Old Comedian retain MAYO Communications for PR. - April 21, 2007 - MAYO Communications
East Tennessee Realty Group, LLC Officially Opens Its Doors
New Realty Firm Offers Top-Notch Service, Professionalism and Integrity - April 21, 2007 - East Tennessee Realty Group, LLC
Netflix Calls on Inner Circle Creative to Produce Investor Relations Video
Netflix was looking for a media company to produce and edit their executive interviews and selected Inner Circle Creative. The videos are currently playing on the Investor Relations section of the Netflix website. - April 21, 2007 - Inner Circle Creative
ExportNation.com Helping Companies Generate 100% Free Trade Leads
Earlier this year, the company announced that a completely redesigned 100% free B2B Export-Import Marketplace is on its way, full of advanced, easy-to-use features that will help companies better connect with ExportNation’s vast and valuable audience. ExportNation launched a next generation... - April 21, 2007 - ExportNation.com
Benison International Group Reveals Top Five Steps for Finding the Best Promotional Products to Increase Small Business Sales
The promotional products experts at www.benisoninternational.com share their tips to help your business grow - April 21, 2007 - Benison International Group, LLC
Franchise Success without Franchise Headaches
Many pursue the dream of financial freedom. Some buy into the dream of owning a Franchised business in order to have it. But one man found it was not the freedom he had hoped for; but now he has found something better. - April 20, 2007 - Global Abundance Program, Inc.
JDavis Architects, PLLC Marketing Director Named to Big Bad Ball Board
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that Catherine DeWitt, marketing director for the firm, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Big Bad Ball. Hosted annually by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, the Big Bad Ball is a black tie event... - April 20, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Bestselling Business Author Launches Lead Generation and Personal Marketing Blog
Bestselling author, sales trainer and consultant, Paul McCord announced the launch of his blog that focuses on real lead generation and personal marketing issues faced by salespeople, independent professionals and business owners. - April 20, 2007 - McCord Training
Joe and JoAnne Brockhoff Recognized as Coastal Vacations Gold Certified Directors
Joe and JoAnne Brockhoff have qualified for the prestigious Coastal Vacations Gold Seal Award, a special recognition which highlights the most ethical, honest, and hard-working Directors in Coastal Vacations, those with superior product and business knowledge who go ‘above and beyond’ and strive to run their businesses with the utmost integrity. - April 20, 2007 - Gulf National Enterprises, Inc.
Sjef van de Laak's New e-Book, Awakening your Spirit, Mind and Body, Released at Enrich-life.net
Are you searching for a more powerful and effective way to move through life, and is your search driven by an instinctive knowing that there has to be more? Start reading the new released e-book: “Awakening your Spirit, Mind and Body”. Learn more about "The Law of Attraction," apply it and enjoy it. - April 20, 2007 - Enrich Life
Parsons Behle & Latimer Kicks Off 125 Year Anniversary
In 1882, William Howard Dickson, a mining attorney and Territorial District Judge, left Carson City, Nevada to establish a law practice in Salt Lake City. The law firm became Parsons Behle & Latimer, one of the largest law firms in the Intermountain West, with 118 attorneys, offices in Salt... - April 19, 2007 - Parsons Behle & Latimer
New Report on Management Consultancy Reveals M&A Opportunities for USA Buyers and Investors
A new report just out has revealed that the European management consulting industry is experiencing its highest number of mergers and acquisitions in almost ten years, with an increasing number of bidders coming from the USA. Co-author of the ‘European Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions... - April 19, 2007 - Equiteq LLP
Global Abundance Program is the Ultimate Home Business for This Australian Entrepreneur
Global Abundance Program is continuing to amaze the internet business community. The new Titanium package is a perfect companion to the existing marketing powerhouse of G.A.P. The addition of a Travel Portal enables every Titanium member to book their flights, car rental, hotels or indeed their entire vacation, in comfort, from their own computer at home. - April 19, 2007 - GlobalAbundanceAustralia.com
WEBconference Integrated with CRM Softwares
Because eMeeting participants figure normally among your contacts, the necessity to integrate WEBconference with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application is obvious. - April 19, 2007 - Tele-efficiency Inc.
eBizAuctions Announces Auction of Designer Clothing and Celebrity Tour Items
Nancy Baughman, president of eBizAuctions, an eBay online auction service, has announced that the company will be showcasing vintage tour pieces owned by a celebrity photographer who toured with Elton John and others. The sale will include vintage clothing by Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier,... - April 19, 2007 - Ebiz Auctions
Barbour Photography 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 Barbour Photography as a member in the photography category. Through its membership, Barbour Photography will have access to business development events, Internet... - April 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
International Profit Associates Executives Selected to Participate in Educational Television Series
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director John Burgess and Consulting Services Executive Director Ken Sweet were recently selected to participate in a segment on “Unique Developments in Management Consulting” for the Models of Excellence series. The segment features... - April 19, 2007 - IPA
PrintingForLess.com Reveals Top 7 Ways to Build a Successful Business
Andrew Field of www.printingforless.com announces first annual success tips list at On Demand Conference and Expo in Boston April 17 and 18 - April 19, 2007 - PrintingForLess.com
Despite Growing Demand for Market Researchers, Offshoring Not Viewed as an Option for the Market Research Industry
Following only budgets, staffing in the market research industry has become a critical industry challenge with an increasing number of market research jobs to fill in 2007. And industry participants do not feel strongly that offshoring is a viable solution. - April 18, 2007 - MarketResearchCareers
Commence Corporation, a Leading Provider of Customer Relationship Management Software to Expand Operations in India with Help of WhiteHedge Technologies
Commence Corporation a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management software in US announced that it will be expanding its operations to India with strategic partnership with WhiteHedge Technologies as a ‘managed’ offshore development center. For Commence, partnership with... - April 18, 2007 - WhiteHedge Technologies
Are UK Offices Ready for the Smoking Ban?
UK offices need to be ready for the ban or face a hefty fine. - April 18, 2007 - Officeprofiles
Geiger Named "Family Business of the Year"
Local consultant proud of his association with Geiger and it's accomplishments. - April 18, 2007 - GeigerBros.
Article Tracking Toolkit Set for May Release
The Complete Article Tracking Toolkit is now publicly available to entrepreneurs, and everyone, who want to learn how to successfully submit and manage online articles. - April 18, 2007 - Tracey Lawton Virtual Assistance
Michele M. Parrish Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Coaching and Consulting Services
Michele M. Parrish, Executive Coach and Consultant for Parrish Partners, LLC, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Coaching and Consulting Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee... - April 18, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Models Turned Entrepreneurs, The Dunn Sisters, Shine at Launch Party for National Online Make-up Artists
World recognized models, Kelli and Vanessa Dunn (who are also world recognized make-up artists) launch National Online Make Up artists, an online database that resembles "1800 dentists" but for make up artists. Vanessa, who did make up for Russel Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons and Baby Phat, as well as worked for Sephora, along with her business minded twin sister, Have created a company that revolutionizes the make up industry. By MSW - April 17, 2007 - National Online Make-up Artists
PR.com Announces New Press Release Distribution Enhancements Including Yahoo News
PR.com continues to provide the highest level of service and press release distribution enhancements with these new features: distribution to Yahoo News; File Attachments; PDF Version of the Press Release; enhanced distribution by Industry Distribution Channels and Regional Distribution Channels; Social Bookmarking; and more. - April 16, 2007 - PR.com
New Research Reveals Top-Ten Most Common Grammar Errors
WhiteSmoke Grammar Software’s Research Analyzes One-Million Sentences a Month - April 16, 2007 - WhiteSmoke
ExecUchange Inks Deal with Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates
Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a national firm that helps clients grow their companies, hold employees accountable and implement changes that make a difference, has announced that the firm has successfully finalized the selection and hiring of a cosmetic consultant for Blue Ridge... - April 16, 2007 - execUchange
99acres.com Extends its Client List
New clients join the leading Indian real estate portal, 99acres.com - April 16, 2007 - Naukri.com
Mentors in Motion’s Val Smyth is “Doing it for a Loving”
The BKS Mindset Marketing team (http://www.mentoringinmotion.biz) teaches marketers how to “Do it for a loving.” The team utilizes cutting edge mindset mentoring through the Mentors in Motion (http://www.mentorsinmotion.com) mentoring program and it’s founder Val Smyth. The... - April 16, 2007 - BKS Mindset Marketing
The Master Key System – The Secret Behind ‘The Secret’
The Master Key System (http://www.mentoringinmotion.info) unlocks The Secret through an audio course by Charles F. Haanel. - April 16, 2007 - BKS Mindset Marketing
Offshore Expatriate Savings Bank Scoops Two Banking Awards
Bradford and Bingley International (BBI) has won two awards for its offshore sterling savings accounts geared towards the expatriate and international communities. - April 14, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
The 18th Annual Community Awards Banquet a will be in Santa Rosa, Calif.
The South and West Area Business Association – one of the largest Sonoma County business associations announced on Wednesday April 11, 2007 that it extends a cordial invitation to The 18th Annual Community Awards Banquet celebrated on Sunday, April 29th 2007 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Rosa Golf... - April 14, 2007 - SWABA
Olde Towne Donates $500,000 for Raleigh Community Center
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group, has donated $500,000 on behalf of Olde Towne Company to the city of Raleigh to build a community recreational center and park near Barwell Elementary School. The Barwell Road Community Center, a 15,000-square-foot family... - April 13, 2007 - Olde Towne
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Names New Affiliate Program Member for Raleigh-Durham Market
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), has announced that York Simpson Underwood has contracted to be a member of HMI’s new Real Estate Affiliate Program in the Raleigh-Durham market. Under the terms of the program, York Simpson Underwood clients will... - April 13, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management (HMI)
Enallage Launches E-Newsletter Providing Helpful Tips and Articles on Technical and Business Writing
Enallage, a writing and editing services company, launches its E-Newletter to the business community. - April 13, 2007 - Enallage
Joe Brockhoff, Retired Hall of Fame Tulane University Baseball Coach, Announces his New Website for the Global Abundance Program
With this G.A.P. home business, they make $700-$8000 starting with their very first sale. This business is internet based with a system that requires no phone calling, no explaining, no selling and no closing. It is all done for them by their “business assistant”. - April 13, 2007 - Gulf National Enterprises, Inc.
DDL Adds Package Design, Development & Prototyping to Service Offerings
Increased Demand for Package, Product & Material Testing Brings Further Expansion for Testing Services Firm. - April 13, 2007 - DDL Inc.
Basel ii and the European Union’s Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) - Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC today announced that it has launched a new web site and new courses in the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) and the Basel ii implementation in the European Union. - April 13, 2007 - Compliance LLC
THX Best Practices Lab to Host 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards
Ceremony at Historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA - April 12, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Ace Ticket is #1 with Fenway Charity
Jim Holzman, owner of AceTicket.com, was the highest bidder in the Fenway Park #1 license plate charity auction. - April 12, 2007 - Ace Ticket
BJAC Announces New Employee
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jane Johnson has joined the firm as a project manager in the healthcare division. In this position, Johnson will work with clients and staff to manage and... - April 12, 2007 - BJAC
Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club Of The Triangle Names Founding Member - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces April Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will host events on April 19 and 20 for club members. The events will include a cocktail reception April 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at... - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
BusinessToday, Inc. Announces New Service and Benefits
BusinessToday introduces educational seminars for owners and managers of small and medium-size businesses. The national business magazine offers entrepreneurs skill-building sessions in affiliation with the Small Business Research Board. - April 12, 2007 - Business Today
BCI Launches Global BPO Certifications in APAC
Various market reports over the last few months are clearly suggesting that BPO competition is heating up in Asia. Propped by vigorous and concerted government efforts, countries like Philippines, Romania, China, Thailand and Vietnam are upping the ante against India, seriously challenging the cost... - April 12, 2007 - BPO Certification Institute, Inc.