Small Business Services News
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Tampa’s Intelligent Office® Wins Two Awards for Contributions to Local Economy and Community
Intelligent Office activities and contributions also position VP Karen Gillman as finalist for local award by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. - June 24, 2011 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
AzCa Embroidery Increases Production 60%
Tempe-based contract embroidery small business AzCa Embroidery, Inc. has increased its production capabilities by expanding its resources by 60% more embroidery heads. More info: http://azcaemb.com. - June 24, 2011 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
hackNY Announces 2011 Class, Triples the hackNY Fellows Program
hackNY is proud to announce the class of 2011 hackNY Fellows, a select group of students from across the US and Canada who will spend 10 weeks this summer developing and applying their computational, quantitative, and design expertise while working with some of NYC’s best startup... - June 23, 2011 - hackNY
Wholesale Scout UK's Tips on How to Verify Your Wholesaler
Wholesale Scout offers you advice on performing due diligence regarding potential wholesalers and verifying new suppliers to your business. - June 23, 2011 - Wholesale Scout
Bruce P. D’Sena, President of Innogist Holdings Inc. Releases New Book - “Cloud CIO Strategy”
CIO book provides visionary insights into why a Cloud based IT strategy should be the first choice for modern businesses. - June 22, 2011 - Innogist Holdings Inc.
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Introduces Small Business Initiative
Vows to Streamline Process to Ensure “Raleigh is Open for Business” - June 22, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Intellectual Property Trading: PrePat Auction - New Marketplace. Innovative Approach.
The PrePat Auction company is claiming a new niche in the global intellectual property market: the auctioning of patent applications. Inventors have the opportunity to sell rights to patent their inventions worldwide - in over 140 countries. Entrepreneurs can choose, buy out and patent innovations for small money to build their local businesses. - June 22, 2011 - PrePat Auction Ltd
Wauton Samuel Nominated for Two South London Business Awards
ActionCOACH Parag Prasad Delighted with Success of Coaching Client - June 22, 2011 - Prasad Coaching Ltd
New Company, Hour 25 New York, Inc., Offers Administrative Assistant Services for Individuals and Small Businesses
In the world of business men and women today, high-priority responsibilities leave little time for the mundane, yet critical administrative tasks that keep businesses afloat. Kenley Cole, founder of Hour 25 New York, Inc. and an experienced assistant herself, provides entrepreneurs and small... - June 21, 2011 - Hour 25 New York, Inc.
abi Innovation Hub Receives $5,000 Grant from NH Charitable Foundation
The abi Innovation Hub (abi Hub) announces that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Manchester Region Community Fund and the Winneg Family Charitable Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to cover the cost of an AmeriCorps VISTA hire for one year of service. - June 19, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
Intuitive Concepts’ Feng Shui Advice Helped Interior Design Business Improve 100%
Interior design firm, Saums Interiors, sees dramatic improvement in business. - June 17, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, Discusses Keys to Entrepreneurial Success on the CEO TV Show with Robert Reiss
Tony Hsieh, CEO ofZappos.com, discusses keys to entrepreneurial success on The CEO TV Show with Robert Reiss. Hsieh talks about his first time interest in Zappos as an investor and an advisor that quickly got him fully involved in developing the Zappos business, including confronting the possibility of bankruptcy. Hsieh goes on to explain more about the secrets of success and the importance of corporate culture on the CEO TV Show as presented in four episodes. - June 17, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Tolar Manufacturing Celebrates 20 Years of Best-in-Class Transit Shelter Solutions
Corona (CA) based Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc, a recognized industry leader in transit street furniture solutions, celebrated twenty years of providing best in class transit shelters and related amenities with a company luncheon and awards ceremony. - June 16, 2011 - Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc
Global AdNetwork Exec Takes High Profile Roles in IAB US and IAB EU
Rob Rasko, CPX Interactive's President & COO, appointed to IAB US Board of Directors and Named Co-Chair of IAB EU Brand Advertising Committee. - June 16, 2011 - CPXi
12th Annual "Top Businesses in America" Awards Program Announced
The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis. - June 16, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com
KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open
Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
HHT Starts Production of New Patent Pending Field Dressing Tool
Though Hunters Help Technologies, Inc is a new company, the owners and designers are not new to hunting. The three owners have over 100 years of combined Engineering and Manufacturing experience between them. They are business partners and they are also hunting partners with the same number of combined years of hunting experience. That experience is designed into every product and the best is yet to come. HHT has several more products in various stages of design, development, and testing. - June 15, 2011 - Hunters Help Technologies, Inc
Urweb.tv Offers a New Channel for Open Innovation Business Development
Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Products is the latest company to open an online Open Innovation portal as part of its business development strategy. To reach those hard-to-find inventors, entrepreneurs and garage geniuses, GSK is using MMC Productions technology marketing channel urweb.tv. - June 15, 2011 - MMC Productions Inc
Ogoing Launches Small Business Social Network
Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Emerging Businesses and SMBs Are Invited to Join - June 14, 2011 - Ogoing Inc.
40Billion.com Launches Mobile Website for Small Business Entrepreneurs to Raise Money
Users build social networks and raise funding for businesses conveniently on web-enabled phones. - June 14, 2011 - 40Billion.com, Inc.
Electra Ford Received the Product Launch Certification from VAClassroom
Electra Ford, founder of the Virtual Office Center, announced that she has successfully completed the one-of-a-kind VAClassroom Product Launch Support Specialist Course designed to equip Virtual Assistants and Online Professionals with the skills to launch all types of products on the web. - June 11, 2011 - Virtual Office Center
Elite Business Cash Machine Released with High Reviews
Elite Business has released a first of its kind cash and credit access system which provides business owners easy access to financing options of all kinds for their businesses. - June 09, 2011 - Elite Business
Fivia and Ad-Juster Sign Partnership Agreement
Ad-Juster, Inc. and Fivia SA, have signed a partnership agreement allowing Fivia clients to use Ad-Juster’s third party delivery data collection service to automatically load third party numbers into Fivia products for billing reconciliation and discrepancy management. “The demands of... - June 08, 2011 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Q2PRs EVECAIN Mixer for Entrepreneurs and Investors Sponsored by Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Q2PR Agency management confirms that the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the upcoming EVECAIN Mixer for Entrepreneurs and Investors at Empire Room, June 14 from 6-9pm. “This is a great honor for Q2PRs EVECAIN networking event,” said JM de Jesus, President of the national... - June 08, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR
Summer Jobs for Palm Beach County Young Adults Take on a New Twist
The eight week summer program will provide the youth of Palm Beach County (ages 15 to 21) classroom entrepreneurship training reinforced by hands on paid practical experience in cultural environments such as museums, art galleries, theaters, cultural marketing programs and other community cultural venues. - June 07, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Online Business Website Creation Service from Premium Online Writing: A New Way Out of the Recession?
Working from home offers security and peace of mind for thousands of people who have "figured it out" – but the home business industry is clogged with scammers and dodgy deals. Now a new online business creation service is offering a fast track to self-employment, as job security continues to decline around the world. - June 07, 2011 - Premium Online Writing
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces June 2011 Business Entrepreneur Workshop
On June 13, 2011 in Meriden, CT the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting an entrepreneur workshop for small business owners. - June 06, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SMEStorage and WebHostingBuzz Partner to Offer Hosted Cloud Offerings for SMB's
SMEStorage, the Open Cloud Platform Provider, and WebHostingBuzz, a leading global web hosting provider, have partnered to offer a managed Cloud File Server proposition for small businesses. - June 04, 2011 - Storage Made Easy
Missouri Company Leads the Way with QR Barcodes for Automotive Dealerships
Dealer Uplink announces the launch of its QR Barcode Quick Display Network for the automotive industry whereby giving instant consumer access to vehicle essentials while providing turn-key lead generation and tracking for automotive dealerships. - June 02, 2011 - Dealer Uplink LLC
TechWadi Hosts MENA CEOs and Silicon Valley Leaders at Stanford
Last Wednesday, business leaders from across Silicon Valley joined students and entrepreneurs from the MENA region in an important forum co-organized by TechWadi and the Stanford GSB MENA Club. The GSB event will accelerate economic development in the MENA region and reinforce Silicon Valley’s leadership in helping promote technology entrepreneurship. - June 02, 2011 - TechWadi.org
Everything You Need to Know About Payroll But Are Afraid to Ask? - Workshop to be Held at abi Innovation Hub
Small business owner looking to hire your first employees and curious about payroll regulations? All employers need a basic understanding of payroll. Even for companies that do not have employees yet, it is important to understand the fundamentals of the laws, regulations and additional expenses... - June 02, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
OCBusinessStartUp.com Launched
OCBusinessStartUp.com launches to help start new business. Started in Orange County, new websites inform about getting into business. - June 02, 2011 - OC Business StartUp
Judgment Recovery Institute Introduces New Training Grant for U.S. Military Veterans
The Judgment Recovery Institute introduces the 2011 Patriot Grant starting Memorial Day to U.S. Military Veterans. - June 01, 2011 - Judgment Recovery Institute
V.I.S.S. International, the Direct Sales Company Home to In-Home Vision Board Parties Turns One This Month
V.I.S.S. International, the Direct Sales Company, with a business opportunity teaching in-home Vision Board Parties, is turning one this month and in celebration, have hundreds of dollars of training products and training for just $1.00. - May 31, 2011 - VISS International
IndiaMART.com Pushes for Cohesive SME Ecosystem Through SME Learning Series
Partners with Smallenterpriseindia.com for the Series. Series aims to bring clear understanding of Finance, HR, IT, Communication, Marketing & other business verticals to SMEs. Roadshows in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Bangalore & Vadodara receive huge response. - May 31, 2011 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Archer Capital Invests in SocialVolt, Social Media Management Software
Archer Capital is pleased to announce an investment in SocialVolt, Inc., a Kansas-based software company specializing in social media compliance, influence management and social media marketing. Archer Capital’s investment of $200,000 will enable SocialVolt to accelerate their product development and launch their beta program, whose membership already includes more than 65 companies with regional, national and international brands. - May 28, 2011 - Archer Foundation / Archer Capital
Business Start-Up Plan Winner Announced
Marketest's first ever business plan competition winner is announced, winning £1000 market research for his business. - May 26, 2011 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
Rare Domain Name and Marketplace Chocolate.com is Up for Sale and is Available Exclusively Through Website Properties
Chocolate.com, one of the world’s most brand able and valuable domain names, featuring the largest online chocolate and chocolate gift marketplace, is being sold. This is an opportunity to become the world’s largest chocolate marketplace and become the leading online chocolate retailer. For more information, please contact the listing broker at WebsiteProperties.com. - May 25, 2011 - WebsiteProperties.com
Preston Construction, L.L.C. Launches Website
To correspond with the companies continued growth, Preston Construction, L.L.C. (Preston), of Philadelphia, PA, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.prestonpa.com. Users will be able to use this site to review the extensive list of site contracting services that Preston offers,... - May 24, 2011 - Preston Construction, L.L.C.
ERASS Delivers Big Affiliate System Performance to Small eRetailers
Online retailers with limited budgets can now harness the power of a fully-featured affiliate marketing system. ERASS, developed by performance marketing specialists, Network Media Services, integrates all management, reporting, support, communications and payments into a single, easy to use system. The new pricing structure means that even the smallest retailers can afford to empower their businesses with a feature-rich affiliate marketing solution. - May 24, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
Two Area Businesses Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Unique Team Building Experience
Team Building and Leadership Strategist, Donna Price, partners with Hackettstown Baker to create unique and highly effective team building opportunity for corporate teams. - May 24, 2011 - Compass Rose Consulting
Mike Hexter, Guest Speaker at the Entrepreneur Roundtable: "From Idea to Marketplace: How to Launch a New Product or Business Cost Effectively"
Inventor and entrepreneur Mike Hexter, CEO and founder of HexCorp, will be the guest speaker at The Entrepreneur Roundtable at the Cal Lutheran University campus Saturday, May 21st. The meeting is open to the public (RSVP required), and will be held at the Soiland Humanities Building, room 107. A networking session at 9:30 am will kick off the event, with the formal presentation beginning at 10:00am, a Q&A session will follow. - May 21, 2011 - HexCorp
Lygase Brings SmartShows™ RTLS and RFID Solution to the 2011 Petfood Forum
Lygase’ SmartShows™ system leverages real-time locating systems [RTLS] sensor technology to automatically capture data pertaining to attendee movement and behavior throughout the tradeshow and sessions. - May 20, 2011 - Lygase RFID Solutions
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
Funding is Flowing for Stick-e® Fitness Products from Focus Investments
Capital may still be tight in this economy but the right partnership is worth funding. Stick-e® Brands and Focus Investments, Inc. have just announced the formation of a new entity, Stick-e® Products LLC. Focus Investments will leverage its consumer products expertise to the portfolio of... - May 17, 2011 - Stick-e Products LLC
For Knowledge Mosaic, When Going Up Against Giants, Technology is the Great Equalizer
Once a start-up, then an upstart - and now positioned to be a game changer, Knowledge Mosaic Inc. releases the third version of its online platform today, continuing its tradition of creatively and flexibly applying advanced technology. - May 17, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Easy Reach Concept
Laura L., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Easy Reach concept to potential licensees. A simple yet effective new product that aims to make the task of accessing hard-to-reach areas a much simpler proposition,... - May 15, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Mail Dry Invention to Potential Licensees
Todd V., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Mail Dry concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to eliminate a common annoyance for postal workers, the Mail Dry features a... - May 14, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Cw Lazor Invention to Potential Licensees
Christopher W., Texas resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his CW Lazor concept to potential licensees. An innovative new product that aims to solve a common annoyance related to remote control units, the CW Lazor features a... - May 14, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Desroche Detector Box Invention
Albert D., Massachusetts resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Desroche Detector Box concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to provide users with more control over their smoke... - May 14, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.