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IPA Charities Donates to the BCLC Disaster Assistance and Recovery Program
IPA Charities contributed $15,000 to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) Disaster Assistance and Recovery Program (DAR). The donation was used to sponsor a forum previously held in March and also an upcoming disaster response simulation in June. International... - April 12, 2007 - IPA
Stellar Recognised for Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety
Stellar, a leading global business process outsourcing provider, today announced their Joondalup contact centre in Western Australia has been awarded the Gold Certificate of Achievement by WorkSafe, recognising Stellar’s commitment to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). This important... - April 11, 2007 - Stellar
Symons Capital Management Introduces Small Cap Investment Strategy
Symons Capital Management has introduced its third equity investment strategy, Symons Small Cap. The strategy is an intellectual sibling of Symons Alpha Growth and Symons Alpha Value – in each case Symons Capital seeks to invest in companies with long-term sustainable businesses that can be... - April 10, 2007 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Confidence Index
Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while “Food” business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. - April 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Direct Online Marketing™ to Host Free Seminar on Business Blogging
Justin Seibert to host free Webinar on business blogging. - April 10, 2007 - Direct Online Marketing
topseos.com Announces Release of New Seals for Its Members
"Re-branding is no easy exercise. People think switching around a few design elements is sufficient. There's much more to it. One look and you would know how much hard work has gone into creating these trendier new seals," Bill Peden said during the release of five new logos by... - April 09, 2007 - topseos.com
topseos.com Launches New Website
"It's a proud accomplishment. The wait is over, and you'll see that the final version of the website is more than worth the wait. The newly launched website includes a complete overhaul of the design, and the addition of many relevant functionalities." -- Bill Peden said, during the... - April 08, 2007 - topseos.com
Jo To Go Coffee® Introduces the Rapid Rewards Card
Jo To Go Coffee® has launched their Rapid Rewards program at all franchise locations. Rapid Rewards is a frequency program that rewards regular customers with bonus drinks and discounts. - April 08, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Why Home Based Business Fails
Wealth Magnet System Inventor and Successful Entrepreneur Explains Reasons for Home Business Failure - April 08, 2007 - Wealth Management Systems LLC
New Sales Training - Sales Management Training Website Launches
A sales training, sales management training, and customer service training leader, Normand & Associates, launched their new website from DMG Computer. - April 07, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Major Player Joins Eil.com's IT Team
Eil.com, the world's leading provider of rare music & music memorabilia, has pulled off another stunning coup by persuading Jonathan Hayton to join its expanding IT department in the role of Senior Software Developer, as the company moves forward in 2007. Head of IT Julia Nicholas was... - April 07, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
IPA Charities Contributes to the Ida Crown Jewish Academy
IPA Charities supports the Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner - April 07, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Elected as Vice Chairman of Operation Hope Midwestern Regional Board
Gregg M. Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA), based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois has been elected as founding vice chairman for the Midwestern Regional Board for Operation HOPE (HOPE), a national leader in financial literacy and empowerment. Steinberg will serve a... - April 07, 2007 - IPA
TriSure Corporation Named Charter 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 TriSure Corporation as a charter member. As a charter member, TriSure will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the recommendation... - April 06, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Thousands of Entrepreneurs Brace Themselves for the Launch of the Wealth Magnet System
Jim Mack, co-founder of Wealth Magnet System, LLC, and a cash flow guru praises Wealth Magnet System as the best program he has been involved with and where anyone can make money. - April 06, 2007 - Wealth Management Systems LLC
New Instant On-the-Spot Employee Drug Test
99.9% Accurate, FDA Cleared, Simple Mouth and Gum Swab Test - April 05, 2007 - Personalized Lab Services, LLC
AAI Environmental Corporation Now Specializes in Reports Complying with the New EPA Law That Has Significant Impact on Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Industry
The United States Environmental Protection Agency codified into the federal regulations the new All Appropriate Inquiries Rule in November of last year. The new law is already impacting the environmental assessment industry. The new AAI Rule requires that Phase One Environmental Site Assessment reports be performed by "Environmental Professionals." It also requires a more in depth review for potential environmental issues at properties and neighboring properties. - April 04, 2007 - AAI Environmental Corporation
Virtual Assistant Association Creates Glossary Defining Virtual Professions
Knowing the differences help consumers find the right professionals. - April 03, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Quadrant Two Selected as PR Account Finalist by Cash Zone-Metropolitan National Bank
Quadrant Two PR (Q2PR) CEO, J.M. De Jesús, announced today that the firm has been selected as a finalist in the Hispanic market account review for the Cash Zone® regional PR and marketing assignment. If selected, the assignment would represent the fifth banking and financial services... - April 02, 2007 - Quadrant Two PR
Influential Modeling Tool Vendor Strengthens Position in the Embedded Software Market
A recent report commissioned by Venture Development Corporation (VDC), confirms Sparx Systems’ position as an influential player in the Embedded Systems market. The report notes that to retain market-share, “other vendors will have to keep pace” with Sparx Systems. The Embedded... - April 02, 2007 - SPARX Systems
United First Financial Agent, Marsha Evans, Announces a New Web Based Software for Homeowners to Assist in Paying Off One's Mortgage
Homeowners, Pay Off Mortgages in Less Than Half The Time, Saving Thousands - April 02, 2007 - United First Financial Agent, Marsha Evans
Stanley R. Evans Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Management Consulting and Change Management
Stanley R. Evans, Sales Executive for AT&T, Signature Client Group, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Management Consulting and Change Management. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection... - March 31, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Language123.com Announces the Launch of its New Referral Program
Translators and Interpreters will be able to receive great benefits just by referring their friends and colleagues to Language123.com. - March 30, 2007 - Language123 LLC
The Business Clinic of Raleigh-Durham Announces New Solution Provider Group
Michael Boch, President of The Business Clinic™, has announced that the company is establishing a second solution provider group that will target micro businesses – those businesses with less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue. Similar to the model The Business Clinic uses to serve... - March 30, 2007 - The Business Clinic
Capitol Broadcasting Company Named Charter 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 Capitol Broadcasting Company as a charter member. As a charter member, Capitol Broadcasting will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which... - March 28, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Language123.com Announces New Link Exchange Feature for Subscribers
Translators will be able to link their Language123.com profile to other sites and thus increase online traffic altogether. - March 28, 2007 - Language123 LLC
OCS Acquires CRS to Provide a Complete Store Development Solution
OCS Group, the £600 million property services support group, has today announced the acquisition of City Retail Support Ltd (CRS). CRS, based in Staffordshire provides merchandising, project management, shopfittting and health and safety consultancy services to a wide range of major UK... - March 27, 2007 - OCS Group Ltd
Innovation Leads the Way in San Jose
VentureVitality Index Is Up in Silicon Valley’s Largest City: Venture Financing Increases 27 Percent to $616 Million in 2006, Bringing New Jobs, Economic Activity and Growth Opportunities to San Jose, according to a new report issued today by VentureDeal and the Business Performance Management (BPM) Forum. - March 26, 2007 - BMP Forum
Disaster Recovery One Launches Congtingency Planning Tool for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
The Corpus Christi firm, Disaster Recovery One announced that it will be launching a new and revolutionary product into the contingency planning marketplace. Chief Operations Officer Timothy Koch said, "The DR1 QuickPlan gives small - medium size business owners similar planning that some... - March 26, 2007 - Disaster Recovery One
TJT Motivation Announces Release of New Custom Shirt Program
TJT Motivation is launching a new incentive program. Teaming up with Ike Behar and Elite Creations, TJT has released a custom shirt program. - March 24, 2007 - TJT Motivation
Bowen International Discovers a Big Difference between Passport to Wealth and EDC Gold
There are many people that have seen Easy Daily Cash gold and Passport to Wealth. On the surface they look the same but as you dig a little there is a bit of difference. - March 24, 2007 - Bowen International
JSM Venture Set to Open Downtown Chicago Self Storage Facility
JSM Venture is transforming an old records storage facility on North Broadway into a modern, climate-controlled self-storage facility to serve downtown Chicago’s growing population. - March 24, 2007 - JSM Venture LLC
Share the Wealth: Summit Investment Management Takes the Hassle Out of Charitable Giving
New Program automates giving form investment gains, provides all necessary documentation. - March 23, 2007 - Summit Investment Management, Ltd
Cube Management Adds Sales and Marketing Expert Bob Treuber to Senior Management Team
Cube Management, LLC - www.cubemanagement.com - announced today the addition of Bob Treuber to its Senior Management team. Mr. Treuber brings senior sales and management experience from his 20-year marketing profession, with deep roots in interactive marketing, general advertising and direct... - March 23, 2007 - Cube Management
ITV Launches ITV Ventures™-a New Home Based Business
A leader in the health and wellness industry gives you the chance to earn residual income from home. - March 22, 2007 - TVWorkAtHome.com
Ad4Profit.com Announces Its Revolutionary New Concept Providing Advertisers a Combined Opportunity for Advertising and Revenue Generation
www.ad4profit.com has launched its new opportunity for advertisers to place advertisements and to participate in profit sharing, earning revenues generated from their business. This unique vehicle provides two valuable opportunities simultaneously to advertisers: 1) place advertisements on... - March 21, 2007 - ad4profit.com Ltd.
Visionary Embassy Announces the 2007 Salary Increase Forecasts for ME
Whether or not the Gulf economies will meet earlier expectations, and despite continued global tensions, VE’s projections for 2007 salary increases are as optimistic as they have been in recent years. - March 21, 2007 - Visionary Embassy
Taiwanese Companies in Europe - What it Requires to be Successful
A research project carried out by: The Department of International Business and Management Studies of Hogeschool Zuyd from the Netherlands, in cooperation with leap2market Limited from London. - March 21, 2007 - leap2market Ltd.
Would You Like to Be a Member of the Oyster Club?
Jackie Headland has announced the launch of her website www.jackieheadland.com by posing the question, “Would You Like To Be A Member Of The Oyster Club?” and continues by asking, “Have you ever wondered why there are people who are less intelligent and capable than you and yet... - March 20, 2007 - JackieHealand.com
A Multi-user Network Edition of CRM-Express for Small and Midsized Businesses is Available
PGCSoft announces an upgrade of crm-express, a complete crm software package for small and midsized companies - March 20, 2007 - PGCSoft
CIFAL Findhorn Welcomes Vietnamese Delegation
A delegation of 21 senior ministers and government officials from Vietnam had the opportunity last week (March 14th 2007) to witness best practice at Findhorn Ecovillage. The visit, hosted by CIFAL Findhorn, was part of a 2 week fact finding mission by a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry... - March 20, 2007 - CIFAL Findhorn
Free 12 Month Subscriptions to Business, Professional and Trade Magazines
Finding the right magazine to keep you on top of the latest trends, products, ideas and services is now just a click away on the internet. Best of all, the subscriptions are free to qualified subscribers. FreeTradeMagazines.com is the answer. FreeTradeMagazines.com offers over 250 free industry... - March 19, 2007 - FreeTradeMagazines.com
Don’t Get Mean - Get Screened
"Don't Get Mean Get Screened" is ALIV LLC's slogan in its campaign to assist nations in its Security Screening Process. Since 9/11, it has been very inconvenient and uncomfortable for travelers to go through security screening anywhere in the world. But this is the new reality. There... - March 19, 2007 - ALIV LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank Named Charter 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 Paragon Commercial Bank as a charter member. As a charter member, Paragon Commercial Bank will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls... - March 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Emerging Asia Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Remarkable Innovation
Emerging Asia, the leading provider of due diligence services for Asian emerging markets, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Remarkable Innovation, a Singapore-based consultancy that provides technical due diligence (TDD) services to venture capitalists, business... - March 18, 2007 - Emerging Asia
JSM Venture Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Self Storage Facility in Chicago
JSM puts latest self-storage development on the fast track with a retail look and feel that offers a superior option in a large and growing Chicago suburb. - March 17, 2007 - JSM Venture LLC
Cross-Cultural Competency Redefined
Whether to avoid ethnic violence, redress health disparities, or conduct and ethnic marketing campaign, intercultural competency is increasingly crucial to all. Diversity practitioners are growing in number, but evidence-based expertise is rare. Solidaris Intercultural Services LLC now offers research-based interventions to help governments, NGOs, and businesses build effective relations with cultural minorities of language, religion, and race. Contact Solidaris today. - March 17, 2007 - Solidaris Intercultural Services LLC
Language123.com Announces New Customer Service and Support Team for Clients and Subscribers
Clients and subscribers will be able to receive online assistance, phone support etc. - March 15, 2007 - Language123 LLC
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces March Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Capitol Broadcasting will host events on March 15 and 16 for club members. The March events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by Fox 50 and the Durham... - March 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Bizymoms.com Helps Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide
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. Everyone at http://www.bizymoms.com believes that all a woman needs to make her home business dream a reality is determination, motivation and an idea. This is why, over the last ten years, Bizymoms has made motivating and supporting women their top priority. - March 14, 2007 - Bizy Moms