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Dubbs Marketing System Takes Easy Daily Cash to Gold
A system for generating significant income for those who want to make money online. - February 19, 2007 - the-wealth-formula.com
Reflective Images Further Commits to Fair Trade Jewelry
Reflective Images, a Fair Trade Jewelry Manufacturing Company, releases two overseas vendors for non-compliance to Fair Trade Practices. Holds higher commitment to Fair Trade Jewelry - President of Company Calls the Conflict Diamond Issue a “Red Herring" - February 16, 2007 - Reflective Images, Inc.
New Book by Business Innovator and Scholar Dr. Erich Joachimsthaler
Why do some companies have their fingers on the pulse of the marketplace, offering innovative – and profitable – products and services that customers can’t live without, while other companies tread water, struggling to stay competitive? Erich Joachimsthaler, business scholar... - February 16, 2007 - Vivaldi Partners
Project Management Training Online Adds Project Management Resources to Web Site
Project Management Training Online – pmtrainingonline.com - announced today that it has added an extensive directory of resources for project managers to its web site. The directory is intended to provide Project Managers with access to helpful resources for their jobs. This Directory of... - February 15, 2007 - Project Management Training Online
Visionary Embassy Appoints Two Independent Directors to Its Board of Directors
Visionary Embassy has appointed two new independent directors, Stuart Williams and James Paulson, to the company’s board of directors. The appointments are effective immediately. The appointments support Visionary Embassy’s plan to transition the composition of its board to a majority... - February 15, 2007 - Visionary Embassy
Julie Lockner Joins the SNIA Data Management Forum Board of Directors
Solix Technologies vice president and industry veteran joins leading storage industry association and is elected treasurer of the SNIA Data Management Forum. - February 15, 2007 - Solix Technologies
Jay Bilas to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that Jay Bilas, a former Duke basketball player and current college basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC, will be the keynote speaker at the club’s event on Friday, Feb. 16 from... - February 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
New Directory HotFrog Growing Fast
The UK only version of HotFrog attracting business. The UK’s newest online directory, and one of a few purely Web 2.0 business directories, has launched successfully. - February 12, 2007 - Hotfrog US
Female Bounty Hunter / Private Investigator
Husband and wife team work as bounty hunters, finds lost loves. - February 12, 2007 - Covert Operations, Inc.
ClearBrick Launches Its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Business Solution Center
ClearBrick LLC announced today the launch of its Do-It-Yourself Business Solution Center; an entity that provides world-class advice, methods, and tools that enable a business of any size to diagnose, plan, and implement their own business improvement projects. ClearBrick will target a growing... - February 10, 2007 - ClearBrick LLC
Voice123 (voice123.com) Now Features Voices for Internet Radio Stations
Voice123 becomes an effective online tool to find professional voiceovers for Internet stations. - February 10, 2007 - Voice123.com
Professional Voiceovers for Non-Commercial Projects Available at Voice123.com
Voice123, the online voice over marketplace, now offers professional voice over talent for all types of non-commercial voiceovers. - February 10, 2007 - Voice123.com
The Executive Staffing Group Releases Podcast on Writing the Perfect Resume
The Executive Staffing Group, an Inc. 500 firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has announced the release of a podcast providing details for creating an effective resume. In the podcast, Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group,... - February 09, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 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 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Hollander Consultants Welcomes Back Experienced Consultant
Doug Carter Returns to Hollander Consultants After Eight Years - February 09, 2007 - Hollander Consultants
Voice123 (voice123.com) Releases Completely Redesigned Newsletter
With new looks and design, Voice123’s newsletter is now more attractive, complete, and useful. - February 09, 2007 - Voice123.com
Voice123 (voice123.com) Presents New About Us Section
Voice123 created a new About Us section with useful information about the company and its members. - February 09, 2007 - Voice123.com
Major Midwest Bank Selects the Edcomm Group to Enhance S1 System Simulation Training
A Large Midwest Bank has selected The Edcomm Group to enhance its System Simulation Training: S1. Edcomm will expand the Bank’s already successful System Simulation Training: S1, provided by Edcomm, by incorporating additional bank-specific policies and procedures for business accounts. - February 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Judy Fourie Named to Executive Committee for Cary Chamber of Commerce
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance company specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named to the Executive Committee for the Cary Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In this position, Fourie will serve as a liaison between the chamber... - February 08, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
Pre-release Special Offer for Buying Ad Space at Voice123 (voice123.com)
Clients that buy advertising space before release of the new version of Voice123.com, get a special bonus. - February 08, 2007 - Voice123.com
Voice123 (voice123.com) Introduces New Website Updates and Improvements
Voice123 releases a series of useful changes to their website and service. - February 08, 2007 - Voice123.com
Free Business Listings on Hotfrog UK
After its recent launch, Hotfrog UK has been giving businesses free business contact listings on its Online Business Directory to increase their brand exposure and target more potential clients. - February 07, 2007 - Hotfrog US
HometownQuotes Launches Employee Enrichment Program
Starting mid-February, HometownQuotes will introduce the “HTQ Employee Enrichment Program,” a monthly series that will offer associates a variety of workshops designed to provide personal and professional benefits. “I wanted to give something back to the employees for all the... - February 07, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Language123.com Brings Translation Services into the Web 2.0 Era
Language123.com announces its entry into Translation Services as the Web 2.0 marketplace. - February 07, 2007 - Language123 LLC
Basel ii Association Surpasses 200th Member Milestone
The Basel ii Compliance Professionals Association (BCPA) surpassed a milestone today as its membership grew beyond 200 professionals. Established in May 2006, the BCPA has rapidly gained the support of managers and professionals from every corner of the world. “We hope that we will... - February 06, 2007 - Compliance LLC
Exhibit Resources Awarded Top Small Business in the United States from DiversityBusiness.com
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources, has announced that the firm has been selected a Top Small Business in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com conducted its seventh annual survey of more than 500,000 businesses in the United States for the awards, which are... - February 05, 2007 - Exhibit Resources
New Resources for Winning More Competitive Bids
A range of new support services from Adaptation Ltd could help most companies to increase their bidding win rates by adopting more of the critical success factors identified by a winning business research team led by the company's chairman Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas. - February 03, 2007 - Adaptation Ltd
The Real Disaster is Not Being Prepared
You know you need "Disaster Recovery" for your phones but just feel your company can't afford it yet. CallSureDR now offers you the solution. - February 03, 2007 - CallSureDR, Inc.
Village of Tremont, Illinois to Undergo Strategic Vision and Action Planning Process
Thanks to a combined effort of many organizations, the citizens and stakeholders of Tremont, Illinois will undergo a process to establish a vision and action plan for the future. Community consulting company Winning Communities, Inc. will facilitate the process and develop the strategic plan. - February 02, 2007 - AimFire Marketing
1EZ Consulting Services, Inc. Named One of the Top 10 Most Dependable Web Design Firms in California
1EZ Consulting Services, Inc. Named One of the Top 10 Most Dependable Web Design Firms in California. 1EZ Consulting is a full-service web design and marketing firm established in 1998. - February 02, 2007 - 1EZ Consulting Services
New Online Business Directory Launched for the UK
HotFrog UK Business Directory, an online-only directory developed in Australia, has now launched a UK site - February 01, 2007 - Hotfrog US
MMI Associates, Inc. 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 MMI Associates, Inc. as a charter member. As a charter member, MMI Associates will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the... - February 01, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Virtual Assistant Directory Helping Business Owners Connect with Qualified Administrative Experts
Prescreening members for minimum qualifications helps business owners find professional Virtual Assistants without wading through thousands of unqualified sites. - February 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Language123.com Offers New Tools to Help in the Globalization of Companies in Expansion
Good translations are important in order to send the proper message to different audiences and finding the right person for the job is half the battle; Language123.com is the perfect tool to do so. - February 01, 2007 - Language123 LLC
New Event Plannning/Association Management Company Adds Personal Touch to Growing Business Needs
Veteran Association Management and Event Planners Ross Almo and Amanda Curcio have created Level One with the consumer in mind, different from larger organizations, Ross or Amanda will always be on site to assist you with your every need. By one phone call, Associations can leave the worry and the details to them. - January 31, 2007 - Level One Management
LRA Worldwide Hires Alan MacFarland as Vice President of Human Resources
LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leading consulting firm in the growing sector of Customer Experience Management (CEM), has hired Alan MacFarland as Vice President of Human Resources. MacFarland brings 25 years of experience in Human Resource management to LRA, boasting a proven track record of maximizing... - January 31, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Partner for Innovative Customer Service
In a move certain to revolutionize the convenience of storage solutions for college students, Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Communications have combined their core services into an exciting new partnership. - January 30, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Launch of Sitcentech, the Consulting Leader in Situation Centres
Sitcentech Pte Ltd, registered in Singapore on January 2007, is an independent company specialized in turnkey Situation Centre solutions for large organizations and government bodies. - January 30, 2007 - Sitcentech Pte Ltd
Business Leader Magazine Announces First Annual Business Champion Awards
Dan Davies, publisher of Business Leader magazine, has announced that Business Leader Media and Wake Technical Community College will host the first annual Business Champion Awards, a tribute to the Triangle’s most innovative businesses. The event will also be sponsored by The Castleton Group. - January 30, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Triangle Area Business Comes to the Rescue of Busy Professionals to the Stay-at-Home Mom in Completing Their “To Do” List
Local small business helps give busy people the priceless gift of time. - January 30, 2007 - The Concierge Place
Prima Worldwide Engaged to Build High-Calibre Board for Ignition
Prima Worldwide, a Santa Barbara based international relationship development firm, has been engaged by leading extreme sports mobile phone content provider Ignition to build a board of directors/advisors that will strategically pave the way for the company’s growth and expansion. In... - January 30, 2007 - Prima Worldwide
Blue Robin, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Blue Robin, Inc., a leading ebusiness infrastructure developer, today announced that Kim Giannopoulos has joined the company's management team as Chief Financial Officer. Kim brings more than 15 years of finance and management experience to Blue Robin. During her career, she has worked with both... - January 29, 2007 - Blue Robin, Inc
Small Business 7 Tips for Valentine’s Day Traffic
Holidays are great times for special events. Separate your business from others by holding exciting special events. You will find 7 tips for special events for Valentine's Day. - January 29, 2007 - Jrob Consult LLC
Bostech and Radley Corporation Celebrate Successful Partnership
The four year partnership between Bostech Corporation and Radley Corporation has resulted in implementations of hundreds of enterprise-level client applications. Their extended list of successful customer relationships is directly attributed to Bostech and Radley’s unwavering commitment to the mutual integration partner’s success. - January 29, 2007 - Bostech Corporation
Prima Worldwide Announces New Partnership with CJ Partners in Tokyo, Japan
Prima Worldwide, Inc., a Santa Barbara based international relationship development firm, would like to announce the formation of a new partnership with CJ Partners Co. Ltd. (A company of Cyber Japan Group) a strategic consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan. “I am very excited to join... - January 28, 2007 - Prima Worldwide
Find Translators for Localization Projects at Language123.com
Localization plays a huge part in marketing strategies in the new globalized world and Language123.com is the perfect tool to meet the challenge. - January 27, 2007 - Language123 LLC
Joe Brockhoff, Retired Hall of Fame Tulane University Baseball Coach, Announces His New Automated Sales System Web Site for Coastal Vacations, A Lucrative Home Business
With this home based business, directors make $1000-$9700 per sale with a travel package that is now over 25 years old, and has been marketed as a home business for over a decade. With Joe Brockhoff's new internet based automated sales system, he does no phone calling, no explaining, no selling, and no closing. It is all done for him by his professional assistant. - January 26, 2007 - Gulf National Enterprises, Inc.
Joint Venture – The Best Entry Option in India for a Foreign Enterprise
The Indian marketplace opened up for foreign investors with the liberalization of the Indian economy. The Industrial sector was among the first sectors to be liberalized, which led to the wiping out of Industrial licensing except in a small number of sectors, which have been of tactical importance. There are various options available to a foreign enterprise for setting up operations in India among which one of the most advantageous is joint venture. - January 25, 2007 - D Batra & Co.
American Business Directory Hotfrog Moves Servers
Web 2.0 online business directory, Hotfrog.us, based in America, has been relocated to a new dedicated web server to improve overall user experience and better serve businesses. - January 25, 2007 - Hotfrog US
Crouch, Slavin & Company Named a Top Sage Software Business Partner
Crouch, Slavin & Company is awarded the President’s Circle designation for 2006. - January 24, 2007 - CS3 Technology