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Private Equity Fundraising Plummets to Lowest Levels Since 2003

Private Equity Fundraising Plummets to Lowest Levels Since 2003

The results are in. Just $38bn in aggregate capital was raised worldwide by private equity funds holding a final close in Q3 2009, representing a significant drop from earlier this year, with Q3 figures equivalent to just 45% of the $84bn raised in Q2 2009. In comparison with the recent record- breaking quarters seen in 2007, the drop is even more steep – with Q3 2009 figures equivalent to just 18% of the record $208bn raised in Q2 2007. - October 02, 2009 - Preqin ltd

New Study Demonstrates How Classic Residence by Hyatt Achieves Excellence in Execution by Using Learn.com

Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity announced today that Bersin & Associates has completed an in-depth case study of the organizational development strategies of Classic Residence by Hyatt®, a leading national provider of senior living and care. The company further distinguishes itself from other senior-living companies through its innovative approach to employee training and development. - October 02, 2009 - Learn.com

Market Report Global Weight Loss and Diet Management Market by MarketsandMarkets

The global weight management market is estimated to reach US$586 billion in 2014 from about US$363 billion in 2009. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets

Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Probiotic Market to be Held on 6th Oct 2009

Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Probiotic market by MarketsandMarkets. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets

Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Healthcare Information Technology Market to be Held on 7th, Oct 2009

Analyst Briefing on Global Healthcare Information Technology market by MarketsandMarkets. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets

Exports of Wood Chips from Australia Have Declined 28% in 2009 But the Country is Still the Largest Chip Exporter in the World, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Australia, the world’s largest chip exporter, has reduced Eucalyptus and pine chip exports substantially in 2009 due to weak pulp markets in Japan. In the domestic market, pulpwood prices have increased over 13% in US dollars this year as the Australian currency has strengthened, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 01, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Online Retailer Recognized with Top Customer Satisfaction Honor

BizRate selects Online Labels, Inc. a 2009 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award winner for outstanding customer satisfaction in the Office Supply category. - October 01, 2009 - Online Labels, Inc.

Credit Card Debt Vexes Consumers But Debt Relief is Possible: Totaldebtrelief.net

Credit Card Debt Vexes Consumers But Debt Relief is Possible: Totaldebtrelief.net

There is increasing talk these days of the U.S. economy beginning to rebound, however credit card debt is still an issue affecting the lives of millions. Consumer advocate Totaldebtrelief.net offers solutions. - September 30, 2009 - Total Debt Relief

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Gifts & Premiums Gives Buyers More Sourcing Opportunities from Quality Suppliers

Makers tap strong design capacity to offer new styles of craft gifts, promotional items and stationery - September 30, 2009 - Global Sources

The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release

The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release

This book describes a provocative viewpoint concerning where we are going as a society, who is taking us there and why. - September 29, 2009 - Howard R. Axtell Publishing

World Bank Publishes Doing Business 2010 Report with Russell Bedford Contributions

New World Bank report says governments set new record in business regulation reform - September 26, 2009 - Russell Bedford International

Survey to Help B2B Firms Re-Vamp Customer Engagement Programs

Strategic Collaboration Formed to Create an Informational Resource on Customer Involvement Best Practices. - September 24, 2009 - Customer Strategy Group

JCTWEB Hires Advertising Veteran Pam Gaylor as Vice President of Sales

JCTWEB, located in downtown St. Pete, expands again with an eye toward national sales of its Search-Metro brand of web advertising. JCTWEB Hires Advertising Veteran Pam Gaylor as Vice President of Sales. - September 24, 2009 - JCTWeb

Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing

Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing

Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

GreyB Services Got ISO 9001:2008 Certification

GreyB Consultancy Services, a pioneer in Patent research and analytics services has received an ISO 9001-2008 certification for its patent research center. The ISO 9001-2008 is by far the world’s most established quality framework, and sets the standard for quality management systems at GreyB. - September 19, 2009 - GreyB Consultancy Services Ltd

Stellar Launches the listeningCentre™, a Service for Organisations Committed to Offering Customers a Superior Experience

Stellar, a global expert in Managing Customer Relationships (MCR), today announced plans to launch the listeningCentre™, a comprehensive Quality Monitoring & Analysis service for organisations committed to offering their call centre customers a superior experience. In a business climate... - September 18, 2009 - Stellar

Dezan Shira Analysis Indicates India Becoming Better Economic Value with Potential Growing as China Matures; Introspective Review of UBS Data Shows Shanghai Close to New

Working and living in China is nearly twice as costly as India, according to analysis conducted by Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc., in its "China - India Purchasing, Power, Prices & Salaries 2009" report. Dezan Shira professionals generated the report (download at... - September 18, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates

Simplifast Rtd. Beverage Reinvents the Lemonade Diet

Simplifast Rtd. Beverage Reinvents the Lemonade Diet

Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage, has reinvented the Master Cleanse (aka the Lemonade Diet). The lemonade diet has been around for decades with its health benefits touted by everyone from doctors to celebrity product endorsers. Simplifast has made the so-called lemonade... - September 16, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC

Imports of Logs, Lumber and Pulp to China Increased Substantially in the 2Q/09 as the Country’s Economy Grow by Almost 8%, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

China became the major import destination for many globally traded forest products in 2009. The country is the world’s largest importer of wood pulp and logs, and was the 2nd largest importer of softwood lumber in the world in the 2Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 13, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications

Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications

The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced that 2009 has so far been a banner year in the commercialization and adoption of digital watermarking solutions: · aquaMobile announced that readers of the Autofácil magazine (Madrid, Spain) can now view videos, listen to statements... - September 10, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance

Majestic Expands Middle Eastern Presence

Majestic Expands Middle Eastern Presence

In response to growing client demands and accelerating market potential in the Gulf Region, Majestic Market Research Support Services Ltd. has further invested resources and reinforced it’s team to meet the Client expectations in the region. - September 08, 2009 - Majestic MRSS Ltd.

The Malaysian Outsourcing Industry - Scaling New Heights

Revenues from the Malaysian IT/ITeS outsourcing industry are expected to touch $1.1 billion in 2009, according to a joint publication by Outsourcing Malaysia and ValueNotes. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% to reach $1.9 billion by 2013. Currently, IT outsourcing services in... - September 06, 2009 - ValueNotes Database Pvt Ltd

Survey: Carpet Cleaners do Not Rely on Tweets

A recent survey conducted by U.S. Products, a leading manufacturer of professional floor, carpet, and restoration equipment, found that more than 71 percent of respondents are not using social media web sites, such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and others, to market their carpet cleaning services. - September 05, 2009 - U.S. Products

Medimix International CEO Selected as Member of PBIRG 2010 Advisory Board

The Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence Research Group, has tapped Henry Gazay, a recognized leader and innovator in the use of online technology and social media, to be part of its advisory board for 2010. He brings over twenty years of experience in international marketing research, CRM, sales-force effectiveness and e-commerce. - September 03, 2009 - Medimix International

Customer Feedback Programs Best Practices Award

Business Over Broadway announces the Customer Feedback Programs Award. The award is designed to honor and recognize companies who demonstrate best practices in their customer feedback program. Nominations accepted through December 18, 2009. - August 31, 2009 - Business Over Broadway

Rosadyn Pilot Study Results

Rosadyn Pilot Study Results

Vascular Health Specialists, a firm dedicated to leveraging the latest dermatologic research to develop cutting-edge skin care products, announces the pilot study results of their Rosadyn nutraceutical product, which targets flushing, redness and inflammation of facial skin. The study showed significant symptom impact over the 4 week period, with more than 90% of participants reporting an improvement. - August 29, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists

Miracle Temple Networks Launches New Christian Television Network

The Making of a Media Giant Could be Baltimore's Best Kept Secret - August 28, 2009 - Miracle Temple Networks

HobNobMurfreesboro Interviews Storage Plus in Murfreesboro, TN About the Advantages Using Self Storage Facilities

HobNobMurfreesboro has been working closely with Storage Plus, a premier storage facility in Murfreesboro, TN, and together have laid out the top ten reasons why self storage is a smart idea. There are many reasons why you may consider self storage. First and foremost there is moving which means a... - August 27, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro

Global Sawlog Prices Close to Five-Year Low Because of Weak Lumber Markets in the 2Q/09, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly

Prices for softwood lumber have fallen in most markets worldwide the past year, including in Europe, North America and Japan, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The weak lumber markets have pushed sawlog prices close to a five-year low. - August 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business

The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association

Workpost.com Directory Reaches 1,000 Pros

Workpost.com today announced the Workpost Pro Directory has surpassed 1,000 contractors, all actively managing their listings. This simple and free website connects consumers who need work done with quality service professionals. - August 23, 2009 - Workpost LLC

Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®

Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®

TRI Psychologists President Tries Novel Approach to Attract Literary Agent for New Self-Help Series. - August 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC

Confero, Inc. Named to Inc. 5000 List

Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), has announced that the national customer experience measurement firm has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The 2009 Inc. 5000 is a list of the nation’s top 5,000... - August 15, 2009 - Confero, Inc.

Wood Costs Were 53% of the Total Production Costs for Pulp Mills Worldwide in the 1Q/09, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

The largest cost component when manufacturing wood pulp is the cost of wood fiber. In the 1Q/09, this cost was 53% of the total production cost worldwide. Both the relative and nominal cost of wood have declined the past year; wood fiber costs in the 2Q/09 were at their lowest levels in over two years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Debt Settlement Industry Launches Self-Regulation Effort

Acknowledging that there is some truth in NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s allegations of abuse by what he calls a “rogue industry,” the group has called for a complete restructure of the debt settlement industry to eliminate many of the client vulnerabilities that attract unscrupulous service providers. - August 13, 2009 - Global Debt Systems

New Ways for Australians to Save 90% on the Cost of Investment Funds Threatens to Rock the $1.2 Trillion Funds Management Industry

Exchange traded funds are still relatively unknown in Australia, but interest is exploding. If trends in the US are followed, Australians stand to save thousands on retirement planning in a move which could rock the cosy established world of funds management. - August 12, 2009 - PennyWise Investment

3 Time Award-Winning Xcellimark Selected as One of the Leading Web Designers in the Eastern United States

3 Time Award-Winning Xcellimark Selected as One of the Leading Web Designers in the Eastern United States

Xcellimark, a leading provider of Internet marketing and web design services headquartered in Orlando, Florida, today announced that it has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Web Designers of the Eastern United States for 2009. The list of leading Web Designers of the Eastern... - August 11, 2009 - Xcellimark

Customers Score Market Research Suppliers from Highest to Lowest

Scores of more than 60 leading market research suppliers are reported by their customers along six key satisfaction dimensions - August 11, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers

Residential Rentals Jump by 88%

Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties

50% of Women Surveyed Desire a Marriage Proposal from a Fireman

50% of Women Surveyed Desire a Marriage Proposal from a Fireman

Whether ringing the 911 operator or getting an engagement ring, women want a firefighter to show up and do the job. - August 06, 2009 - Robbins Brothers

Market Research Organizations Further Reduced Budgets by 2.9% Totaling 12.4% During the First Six Months of 2009

Market Research Organizations Further Reduced Budgets by 2.9% Totaling 12.4% During the First Six Months of 2009

During this the first half of the year, 56% of market research organizations laid off one or more employees. - August 03, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers

Central and Eastern Europe IT Outsourcing Review 2008: Central and Eastern Europe Strengthen Their Position on the IT Outsourcing Market

The research “Central and Eastern Europe IT Outsourcing Review 2008” provides evidence of the rapid development of IT outsourcing services market in the Central and Eastern Europe. The CEE cluster becomes the real player on the global outsourcing market. The clients are getting more... - July 26, 2009 - Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative

Lack of Qualified Tourism Graduates Threaten Vietnam

A shortage of qualified tourism workers are slowly pulling Vietnam’s tourism sector down according to a luxury travel operator in the country. Luxury Travel Founder and CEO Pham Ha said there were several constraints on tourism training which hindered progression. These included a lack of... - July 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Pulpmills in the US South Had Some of the Lowest Wood Fiber Costs in the World in the 2Q/2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

The US South has the largest pulp industry in the world and this industry has enjoyed low wood raw-material costs for a very long time. This trend continued in 2009, with wood chip and pulpwood costs that were substantially lower than global average costs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 21, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

Confero, Inc. Recognized on Top 100 List

Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has been ranked No. 51 on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina,... - July 09, 2009 - Confero, Inc.

Ready Made Inc. Debuts New Disposable Baby Bottle Prototype with Rave Reviews

Ready Made Inc. has a new single use baby bottle that comes pre-filled with formula. These biodegradable bottles have received a great response both from the humanitarian and commercial markets. - July 04, 2009 - Ready Made Inc.

Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times

Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times

Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail

Hispanics Deem North Korea a Threat to U.S. Security According to National Poll at SusOpiniones.com

A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that U.S. Hispanics deem North Korea a threat to our security. When asked whether North Korea presents a security threat to our nation, 51% stated that it does, 30% stated that it does not, and 19% reported that they do not follow world affairs. The... - June 28, 2009 - SusOpiniones

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