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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
13th Annual Child Care Business Expo Presented by the Women's Business Development Center to be Held May 21
The 13th Annual Child Care Business Expo, themed “Growing Businesses, Cultivating Leadership,” will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., in Chicago. Presented in Spanish and English by the Women’s... - April 16, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Enterologics, Inc. (OTCBB: ELGO.OB) Unveils Novel Business Strategy to Develop Live Biotherapeutics for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Enterologics, Inc., a biotechnology company, is dedicated to the development of live biotherapeutic products for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, that it believes are poorly addressed by current therapies. Key examples include pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease,... - April 15, 2011 - enterologics, inc
Lisa Robb Becomes Founding Partner of Social Business Consulting Group (Sobizco)
Lisa Robb in Partnership with Seventeen Leading Social Media Consultants Created World’s Largest Social Media Consulting Firm. Experienced business leader and tech industry veteran, Lisa Robb (@lisarobb1), is now a founding partner of the newly created Social Business Consulting Group... - April 15, 2011 - Lisa Robb, MarketBlender
WSI Internet Franchise Announces the Recipient of Its Young Entrepreneur Scholarship (YES!)
World’s Largest Digital Marketing Company Awards Kamel Touzaline from Lyon, France with a WSI Internet Franchise - April 15, 2011 - WSI
SparkBase Announces First Quarter, 2011 Results
Leading provider of gift card and loyalty programs continues to see record-setting growth. - April 14, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Chris Makell.com Marks First Anniversary With Contest to Win the 1st Annual Courage to Think Bigger Award and the Apple iPad 2
The Courage to Think Bigger Award™ provides a platform for successful entrepreneurs to inspire, while having the opportunity to win a free iPad 2. - April 13, 2011 - Chris Makell ~ "Think Bigger" Business Coach
Atwood Technology Selected to Pitch in the Dragons’ Den
Be it the dragons’ den or the shark tank, they are both scary places for an entrepreneur. Is a small town girl with a futuristic vision of semantic web ready for the challenge? - April 12, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer (Roseville, Ca) Announces the Release of a Buy – Sell Agreement Article. This Article May be Useful to Any Business Owner.
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM shares his knowledge of Buy - Sell Agreements. The purpose of this article is to educate business owners or potential business owners with the hopes that those who read it will draft the necessary documents to protect their business interests. Specifically, this... - April 12, 2011 - Kent W. Meyer Law
The Social Media Executive Decision in Business Review Canada
Preciado, an entrepreneur, marketing executive and business consultant, shares with Business Review Canada his tips and advice on deciding how to incorporate social media into a company’s marketing mix. - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
A Powerful New Force Enters the Prepaid Pinless Phone Card Industry: Introducing DollarPhone Pinless
Giving Agents/Retailers an Easier Way to Market Phone Cards, While Providing Consumers with Enhanced Convenience at a Great Price - April 11, 2011 - Dollar Phone Enterprise, Inc.
Cheap TV Spots Announces 5 Tips for Finding the Right TV Producer for Your Next Television Commercial
How can you tell if a TV producer is capable of making a quality, compelling commercial for your business? Award-winning affordable TV ad agency Cheap TV Spots announces five advertising tips for SMBs and entrepreneurs. - April 11, 2011 - Academy Leader, Inc.
Onyaktech Announces Release of New File Distribution Software
OnyakTech, a provider of DotNetNuke software modules, announced the release of a new module – File Share 1.0. With File Share, OnyakTech introduces a new approach to file distribution with cloud computing, online community building, approval management and user friendly file selection processing. - April 11, 2011 - OnyakTech
Basso On Business Attracts Strong Support for Its Business and Entrepreneurial Growth Program
Basso On Business founded by “The Everyday Entrepreneur” Rob Basso, assists small and medium size businesses to overcome challenges and reach their potential through one-on-one assistance coupled with the use of personalized video updates, classroom work, home study and public display... - April 09, 2011 - Basso On Business
Bay Area Pros Founder and President Monica D. Hardwick to Join Talent Quest Florida as Judge
Founder and President of Bay Area Pros, Monica D. Hardwick, join a number of talented individuals for the annual Talent Quest Florida Competition. - April 08, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
Mobile Bicycle Repair Business Launched in Richmond, CA
Slimm Buick, of the Bicycle Art Salon, offers mobile repairs at homes, businesses and along bike trails throughout the Bay Area. - April 08, 2011 - Bicycle Art Salon
New Survey Results Show Big Business Loses Out on Benefits of Flexible Working
Small businesses and entrepreneurs benefit from enhanced productivity by encouraging flexible working practices, according to the latest figures published today by Executive Offices Group. - April 08, 2011 - Executive Offices Group
2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Announces Semifinalists
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the semifinalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. Preliminary Application Judges have selected 11 semifinalists to compete for $50,000 in cash and over $400,000 in services. The semifinalists... - April 07, 2011 - TAG think
abi Innovation Hub – Relaunch 2.0 – Thinking Big
The abi Innovation Hub (abi Hub) held a relaunch event on March 31, 2011 to celebrate its’ new vision. - April 07, 2011 - abi Innovation Hub
The Business Age is Discussed in This Month’s Business Review India
The April Issue of Business Review India is out, including stories on: social media, smart phones, and emerging entrepreneurs. - April 06, 2011 - WDM Group
EmpowHer Institute Hosts Author/ Sharon Lechter for "Empowered Girls" Event Appoints Georgette Huckaby to EmpowHer Institute Executive Board
EmpowHer Institute, a non-profit dedicated to teaching life skills and entrepreneurship to girls and women in Los Angeles, hosted an “Empowered Girls” event last month with Sharon Lechter, C.P.A, who serves on the President’s Council on Financial Literacy, founded YOUTHpreneur and... - April 02, 2011 - EmpowHer Institute
Doug Pierce Joins SparkBase as Chief Technology Officer
Retail and technology industry veteran Doug Pierce will lead software development for SparkBase, a rapidly growing reward program and gift card processing company. - April 01, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Commercial Janitorial Announces Expanded Focus on the Santa Barbara Office Cleaning Market
Commercial Janitorial announces expansion of its Santa Barbara County cleaning operations. - March 30, 2011 - Total Quality Cleaning Systems
AutoCricket.com Featured in Forbes Magazine
Jason Brian, CEO of AutoCricket.com lands an article in one of the largest print and web publication, Forbes. - March 30, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Local Solo-E Certified Expert from Finding Time Predicts Increase in Heart-Based Solopreneur and Small Business Owner Customer Loyalty
Finding Time's Heart-Based Time Management Master Coach and Mentor shares ideas to keep customers loyal. - March 30, 2011 - Finding Time
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category for Second Year in a Row
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, has been named The Best of The Woodlands winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category for the second year in a row by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. With... - March 29, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Vermont Internet Design LLC Offering 10% Off Mobile Applications Development
Programming Services in Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Blackberry. - March 29, 2011 - Vermont Internet Design LLC
Free Women Veterans Entrepreneurship Training
The Women Veterans Business Resource Center supports the Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-Wise) Conference. This three-day conference includes two tracks of training; a "growth track" tailored to those participants already in business, and a "startup" track focused on potential future entrepreneurs. - March 29, 2011 - Women Veterans Business Center
Intro to Services Offered by Women's Business Development Center Scheduled for April 5 in Chicago
“Wisdom, Wine and Cheese: Introduction to WBDC Services,” an introductory session for prospective and established business owners to help clarify their needs, hosted by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at the... - March 27, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Local Mom Blogger Does Her Part to Help Detroiters Save Money
Robyn Adams fell in love with the city of Detroit when she moved there 4 years ago. To help a city that has fallen on hard luck, she started a website to help locals save money around Detroit and online. - March 26, 2011 - Robyn Adams
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Business Course a Success in Delray Beach, Florida; Next Up is Jupiter, Florida
There is a new course, for people starting a business, and for existing entrepreneurs/managers, being offered in Jupiter, FL. Topics include: business plan, strategic planning, branding, elevator speech, Zig Ziglar sales skills and more. - March 25, 2011 - DTR Inc.