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Better Online Content and Entrepreneur DNA All Included in the May Issue of Business Review Canada
Keeping your work force motivated is a goal most companies should strive to achieve - May 13, 2011 - WDM Group
J. Mark Cropp Joins Junction Creative Solutions as Executive Director of Business Development & Partnerships, Managing Pennsylvania Office
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, expands its team to include J. Mark Cropp, Executive Director, Business Development & Partnerships NE. Mark, a veteran sales professional and a natural entrepreneur, joined Junction in early 2011 and has worked efficiently... - May 13, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
12designer.com Explores Crowdsourcing User’s Motivation in an International Research
A survey conducted by leading European creative crowdsourcing website 12designer.com will be presented at the Crowdconvention in Berlin. - May 13, 2011 - 12designer
FranNet to Present Bay Area “Meet the Franchisors Workshop” Events
Company presents rare opportunity to meet with executives from top franchise organizations. - May 12, 2011 - FranNet of the Bay Area
Charlie Bravo Aviation to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DMG Productions' Business Update TV Series
Profitability, Productivity, and Building a Better Business Presence: Private Aviation. - May 12, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Have a Green Idea? Fund it with GreenFunder
GreenFunder.com, a fundraising site for socially responsible projects and businesses, is now actively seeking proposals. Individuals and organizations can test, market, fund, and sell their projects, products, or events, risk-free, and retain 100% ownership. - May 12, 2011 - GreenFunder, LLC
Guy Fraser-Sampson’s Top Tips on Creating a Successful Investment Strategy
In an interview with Executive Offices Group, Guy Fraser-Sampson of Cass Business School and Policy Exchange shares his top tips for creating a successful investment strategy - May 12, 2011 - Executive Offices Group
AcousticSheep LLC Awarded Trademark for SleepPhones®, Comfortable Headband/Headphones Designed for Sleeping
SleepPhones and related products help users fall asleep to music or sounds of their choice. - May 12, 2011 - AcousticSheep LLC
Aguila American Resources (V.AGL) Proceeds with Drill Permitting
John Huguet, Aguila American’s President states “We are very pleased that after many years of impasse to finally achieve a mutually productive agreement with the nearest community at Angostura. This agreement will enhance the community and officially gives the Company a green light to proceed with exploration and development at our very prospective gold project." Visit www.aguilaamerican.ca for more info. - May 11, 2011 - Aguila American Resources (V.AGL)
Austin Business Journal Names ProfitFuel and Outrank as One of the Best Places to Work 2011
Local SEO Company Accepts Honor for Sixth Consecutive Year - May 11, 2011 - Outrank.com
Direct Currency Markets Announces the Launch of Global Online Trading Services
Direct Currency Markets is an Australian registered and regulated brokerage firm, offering advanced Direct Market Access dealing services to retail currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin trading on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, the Company provides the best trade execution tools, resources and trading technologies, supported by world class client services available 24 hours a day during market times. - May 10, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited
Dr. John OKeefe's Three Critically Acclaimed Books Now Available as eBooks
Do you want to know how to understand the laws of success and how to use them to achieve your goals? Have you ever wondered about the power of your subconscious mind and how it works to create what you want in life? Have you ever wondered how to find the blocks that hold you back and remove them... - May 10, 2011 - Center for Peak Performance
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School May 24 & 26
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher... - May 07, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Tamika Stewart Joins the Growing Team at Junction Creative Solutions
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, adds Tamika Stewart as Project Manager to its growing team. Tamika brings more than 5 years of experience in account management and the interactive advertising industry with demonstrable achievements throughout the course of... - May 06, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Back of the House Independent Contractor Total Support Transforms Workers Into Powerful "Companies of One"
The number of independent contractors, freelancers and solopreneurs has more than tripled since 1980. Society has yet to adapt to the new workforce reality. - May 06, 2011 - Back Of The House - BOTH
Establishing a Business in New Hampshire – What Are the Advantages? - Workshop to be Held at abi Innovation Hub
Looking to start up a business in New Hampshire? Curious about the advantages and benefits the state has to offer? Choosing the location of your business can be a very important factor. While many other states offer generous incentive packages to attract or retain business, New Hampshire’s... - May 06, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
Q2PR Announces 2011 Summer Entrepreneur & Investor Networking Events Series at The Empire Room at The Empire State Building
Quadrant Two Public Relations and Hospitality Holdings, Inc. announce the launch of a series of events for entrepreneurs and venture capital investors commencing Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at the elegant, art deco Empire Room nightclub, located at 350 Fifth Avenue from 6-9 pm. - May 05, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR
MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide
Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com
abi Innovation Hub Announces New Board Member, George Kassas
abi Hub announces the addition of George Kassas to their Board of Directors. George was the NH Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006, and a Lucent Technologies veteran who founded Cedar Point Communications in September, 2000, and which recently sold to Texas firm Genband. He has more than 25 years of experience in business development, international trade, organizational formation and scale and venture financing. - May 04, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
Miramichi-Based Atwood Technology Expands, Doubling Staff Over Last Year
Operational expansion and opportunities abound, this start-up is gaining traction. - May 03, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Finding Time's Solo-E Certified Expert Celebrates Creative Beginnings Month to Help Other Solo-Professionals
Time Management Master Coach and Mentor shares ideas to get more creative - May 02, 2011 - Finding Time
PostNet Supports Entrepreneurs, Offers Chance at $15,000 to "Boost This Biz"
A small-business owner may soon receive a game-changing $10,000 cash grant and $5,000 in design, print, copy, and shipping services from PostNet, America’s Neighborhood Business Center with more 700 locations worldwide, including one at Mountain Home, Arkansas. In celebration of National... - May 02, 2011 - PostNet of Mountain Home
Announcing Next Level Strategies’ Sales Made Simple Seminar at Norwalk Chamber
Next Level Strategies, Inc., licensed by ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching network, is conducting a Sales Made Simple seminar in partnership with the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Norwalk, 474 Maine Avenue. - April 30, 2011 - ActionCOACH of CT
New Website Helps People Start a Handwriting Service Home Business
The New Website, www.handwriteforcash.com, Promotes Handwriting as a Home Business by Providing Resources, and Advice to Work at Home Moms. - April 30, 2011 - Kairos Venture Group, LLC Publishing Series
IvyExec.com Achieves Milestone, Surpasses 200K Unique Visitors
Ivy Exec reports that web traffic to its website IvyExec.com, exceeded 200,000 unique visitors for the month of March. This milestone caps 48 months of continuous growth for the 4-year-old internet company. Additionally, Ivy Exec noted that its membership of global leaders in finance, marketing,... - April 29, 2011 - Ivy Exec
StartupNation.com Honors Nation’s Leading Moms in Business
Local Southern Maryland business, Pink Koala Design® Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition - April 29, 2011 - Pink Koala Design
ePlanet Capital Fund II Portfolio Company FRiENDi GROUP Secures $25m in Funding
ePlanet Fund II portfolio company FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/B-brand provider in the MENA region, has secured USD 25 million of funding to accelerate future expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of USD 10 million equity from a combination of... - April 28, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
Pure One™ Validates Microalgae DHA Plus EPA Formula in Vegetarian Algae-Softgel Capsules
The validation of about one percent EPA in DHA-S™ algae oil is solved by Pure One™ using proprietary technology, generating new standard curve and confidence for low level EPA analysis. - April 28, 2011 - Source-Omega
Hitting the Nuts Movie Wins Over Poker World
The recently released independent comedy film, Hitting the Nuts: The True Story of the Scott County Series of Poker, is on the verge of becoming a cult hit within the ever-growing international poker community. - April 28, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
Cinderella Ending for Local Man
For David Ramos, his dream of owning his own business finally came true thanks to his own personal godmother, Rescue Capital. Ramos, with the help of Rescue Capital, was able to start his own power washing business called Level -3 Services which provides power washing to cars, vans, SUVS, and... - April 28, 2011 - Rescue Capital
Business Book from Houston-Based Keynote Speaker Garrison Wynn Makes Amazon Best-Seller List
The Real Truth About Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won’t Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway! grabs the No. 15 spot on Amazon’s list of Kindle best sellers in Organizational Behavior; hardcover remains a best seller among Workplace Behavior titles. - April 27, 2011 - Wynn Solutions
Ed Eskew Joins CGATLANTIC to Start Unique Apparel Consulting Practice
CGAtlantic’ new consulting division has already delivered “Cost Savings through Cost Avoidance” to notable Small and Mid-sized Apparel Companies. - April 27, 2011 - CGATLANTIC
TeamLab Mobile: Track and Join Team Activities from iPhone and Android
Ascensio System SIA releases the TeamLab Mobile version, optimized for iOS and Android platforms, providing an ability to track and participate in team collaboration activities via mobile devices. - April 27, 2011 - Ascensio System SIA
Nicolette, Owner of "Abundant Life Art," Creative and Determined Selling Art Between Escrows is Having Unique Art Party at Popular Giuseppe's Restaurant in Pismo Beach
You Are Invited to a New Art Reveal Party, May 11th 5-8PM 2011 at Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana / The Garden Room, 891 Price Street Pismo Beach, California. Nicolette will be showing her New Originals, Brand New Giclee's on canvas, Limited Edition Prints, Notecards, Art Tees, Handmade Pottery and Turquoise Jewelry. -Complimentary Appetizers- Join in the fun. Bring a friend. All are welcome. - April 26, 2011 - Abundant Life Art
Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success
Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Toronto Start Up Deliri Introduces SiLo, the Universal Language Translator Platform
SiLo (Speak In, Language Out) is a platform created to help overcome language barriers. It supports up to 900 plus languages starting with the usual suspects and even including sign, Klingon, and Vulcan. The site includes the ability to cross link contributions and record video to add the facial expressions to the translations. - April 26, 2011 - Deliri
It’s Love at First Sight as Kipici Finds That Spark
Not a merger, not an acquisition, but a partnership for the sake of love. Two dating companies pool their resources to create leading-edge technology to target the dating market in North America. Will this be a trend-setting move for Atwood Technology, a Dragons’ Den invitee? - April 25, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge Shows Commitment to the Great Lakes Bay Region by Adding Partners from Bay City and Saginaw to Handle New Growth
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge believes in the Great Lakes Bay Region's talent. To handle the new growth with menu items, bistro beverages and liquor, a need for adding owner/operators was a must. With much consideration and thought Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge is proud to announce the addition of Stephanie Zeilinger and Eugene Seals Jr as partner/operators and Steven Magstadt as the culinary artist. - April 24, 2011 - Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Emergence Package
Eva C., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Emergence Package to industry. An innovative new product designed to provide peace of mind during emergency situations, the Emergence Package features a unique design... - April 24, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Sand Anchor Invention to Industry
Daniel N., New Jersey resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Sand Anchor invention to industry. A effective and innovative new product designed to make the beach experience more comfortable, the Sand Anchor features a... - April 24, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Chele Invention to Potential Licensees
Michele S., Washington resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Chele concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative and revolutionary kitchen product designed to make cooking and recipe storage... - April 24, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Technology Startup, AdaptivePortal, Among TiE50 2011 Finalists
Small World Solutions, a Minnesota-based technology startup devoted to bringing enterprise grade web technologies to small and medium sized businesses, has today announced its centerpiece technology platform, AdaptivePortal, has been named a "TiE50 Finalist" in the Internet and Software... - April 23, 2011 - Adaptive Portal
CGN & Associates Announces Acquisition of Blackwell Consulting Services
Global firm enhances impact with broader industry reach - April 22, 2011 - CGN & Associates
Stock Options 101 - Workshop to be Held at the abi Innovation Hub
Looking to offer stock options or restricted stock, but are uncertain about details behind the process of it all? Join Atty. Robert Schwartz, of Devine Millimet, for a presentation that will discuss everything a private company needs to know about the tax, accounting and securities rules for stock... - April 22, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
Chris Zane’s “ReInventing the Wheel: The Science of Creating Lifetime Customers” at R.J. Julia Book Sellers
Chris Zane, Zane's Cycles Founder & President, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor & Speaker recently was the guest of R.J. Julia Book Sellers in Madison, Ct at the book signing of “Reinventing the Wheel: The Science of Creating Lifetime Customers.” At an age when most kids are... - April 22, 2011 - Zanes Cycles
Kipici Online Dating Announces Its First Official Success Story: Sherry & Corey
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but the sea is a scary place to be, filled with creatures not real, genuine or true. But alas, success was found instead in the local waters that are crystal clear and blue. - April 20, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
FlipCase International Awarded Patent for Notebook/Netbook Carrying Case That Makes Mobile Computing More Convenient
It’s an exciting time for Kevin & Stacey Mitchell of FlipCase International, LLC. A U.S. Patent was issued for their company's product, FlipCase. The saying, “necessity is the mother of invention,” rings so true for this idea that was conceived in May of 2008. Noticing that laptop computers were not so “mobile,” Kevin had a thought - “the cigarette ladies” - eluding to the system that the women who sell cigars and cigarettes use to suspend the tray in front of them. - April 19, 2011 - FlipCase International, LLC
Launch of InsideOut Styles
New Chicago based designer, Shalini Sharma, launches her first collection of fine, 100% reversible, customized by color draped jersey dresses for women that want style with comfort and no fuss. www.insideoutstyles.com - April 18, 2011 - InsideOut
Rentable Me: Making Social Marketing Smooth Sailing for Companies
Rentable Me provides social marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes helping them interact with their consumers through the use of Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and giveaways. - April 17, 2011 - Rentable Me