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TNNWC Website Undergoes Overhaul, Set for February Re-Launch
The new website for the TNNWC Group, LLC will reboot in February. The website will offer features members have found valuable since its original inception six years ago but many new features and services are being added, Adam J. Kovitz and Douglas Castle, Co-Chairpersons of TNNWC, announced. Once a newsletter for businesses will now be a full-service site; intuitive and navigable, offering member businesses venture capital and alternative financing as well as marketing and business coaching. - February 03, 2011 - TNNWC Group, LLC
Start-up Company, Cleanicity, Selects Orlando as Test Market for Kitty Litter Gripper Mat
Cleanicity, maker of the Kitty Litter Gripper Mat, indicates that the demographics in Orlando, Florida are among the best for its product and conducts market tests. - February 03, 2011 - Cleanicity
Top 500 Privately Owned Businesses in the United States Announced - Kingston Technology Ranked #1
Ranging in revenue size from $20 million to over $3 billion, the companies listed on the Div500 represent the nation’s top earners and challenge the long-held notion that privately-owned businesses are small or insignificant. - February 02, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com
Burt Evans, Business Broker at Chicagoland Sunbelt, Completes Sale of Limousine Service
Burt Evans completes his sixth sale of a business in 2010. - February 02, 2011 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
FUSION Power Bandz Expands Distribution and Sales Operations to Miami, FL
FUSION Power Bandz LLC announces expansion of their distribution operations and outside sales operations to Miami, FL.. - February 01, 2011 - Fusion Power Bandz LLC
MyronLMeters.com Now Open for Business
MyronLMeters.com today announced the launch of their website, http://myronlmeters.com, which offers accurate, simple, easy-to-use Myron L Meters at 10% off. "We’re very proud of MyronLMeters.com," said James Rutan, president. "We’ve made it easy to order, offer great... - January 30, 2011 - MyronLMeters.com
BD-PRo Marketing Collaborates with MBA Students from Penn State to Provide Small Companies with Affordable Marketing Solutions
BD-PRo Marketing Solutions, LLC (BD-PRo) is collaborating with four MBA students from the Penn State Smeal College of Business under its Applied Professional Experience (APEX), the capstone project for MBA students. The student team will act as consultants to the BD-PRo management team and recommend strategies to scale-up the business and help small businesses do marketing affordably. The students, in return, will hone their skills by utilizing the skills acquired in the MBA program. - January 29, 2011 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions
Learn How to Protect Your Creative Assets at SXSW, March 11-20, 2011
Jennifer Reuting, Best Selling Author of Limited Liability Companies For Dummies™, and founder of nation’s leading entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations in all 50 states, MyLLC.com®, to educate festival attendees on the importance of protecting their music, films and creative projects during the renowned weeklong SXSW® festival. - January 28, 2011 - MyLLC.com
HR Consulting Firm CPEhr Appoints Veteran Executive to Lead Payroll Services Division
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resource services firm, announced the appointment of Soley Van Lokeren as Executive Director of Business Operations of the Payroll Services Department, effective January 16, 2011. - January 28, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Jesse Willms to Bare All to Raise Money for Cancer and Transplant Charities
Jesse Willms is excited to strip to his underwear in support of great charitable causes. - January 28, 2011 - Jesse Willms
40Billion.com Creates Social Business Rating System as Alternative to Credit Scores
SBRS score offers businesses and investors an alternative to personal credit scores when evaluating funding and loan requests. - January 28, 2011 - 40Billion.com, Inc.
C.O.D. Friendly Expands Credit Facility
Fueled by an increase in demand for their signature financial product, C.O.D. Guaranty℠, C.O.D. Friendly is announcing an expansion of their line of credit facility. The recent Credit Facility increase with a National F.D.I.C. insured institution confirms the belief of the financial community... - January 27, 2011 - C.O.D. Friendly, Inc.
NH-ICC Awarded a Grant to Focus a Team on the Commercialization of Breakthrough Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology
The New Hampshire Innovation and Commercialization Center (NH-ICC) announced today that it has been awarded an NHIRC grant that will enable breakthroughs in Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) compounds and prototypes to get to market. Invented at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) by a team led... - January 27, 2011 - New Hampshire Innovation Commercialization Center (NH-ICC)
ePlanet Ventures Becomes ePlanet Capital
ePlanet Ventures' name change to ePlanet Capital reflects their evolution into a global growth and expansion stage investor with a focus on high-growth emerging markets. - January 26, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
New Website About Every Way to Make Money From Webhiker LLC
With normal jobs disappearing and regular businesses struggling, a new website from Webhiker LLC helps people find ways to make money they may have never considered. - January 26, 2011 - Steve Gillman
NSearch Technology Launches Search Engine That Allows Website Owners to Control Page Ranking
While most search engine page ranking is based on links between web sites and the content of the sites themselves, NSearch differs by offering page ranking based upon the quantity and quality of content the website owner submits to NSearch. In addition to managing your own page ranking, NSearch’s new system allows users to earn income from product sales through NSearch’s product search engine. - January 25, 2011 - NSearch Technology, Inc.
Uniastrum Joins List of Banks Partnering with Moscow Region SME Credit Assistance Fund
Under the agreement, concluded in late 2010, the Fund will guarantee a total cap of Rb 28 mn. - January 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Top Producing Industries Featured in This Month’s Latino Business Review
In this edition of Latino Business Review, find out which industries registered the most participation in the region and have driven the Latin American economy into the big leagues. In this important article, discover how the greater global demand for food has favored Latin American countries. In... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group
The SoCal Group Participates in Charity Dodge Ball Tournament
Local businesses teamed up to play in a charity dodge ball tournament in West Los Angeles, raising funds for The Boys and Girls Club and Operation Smile. - January 21, 2011 - The Southern California Group, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Back Flipz Invention to Industry
Mark L., New York-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Back Flipz concept to potential licensees worldwide over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product sure to catch the eye of consumers, the Back Flipz boasts a... - January 21, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Lead Marketing Blitz for M Clip Invention
Patrick M., Illinois resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his M Clip concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product that adds an important convenience to laptop users, the M Clip boasts a... - January 21, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
JitterJam, Epiphanies Inc. to Partner and Produce Free Monthly Social Marketing Webinar Series
Traditional customer relationship management (CRM) is a thing of the past. With the accelerating adoption of social platforms, and the proliferation of user-generated content, old-school customer databases just don’t cut it anymore. Relevant relationships are evolving. Evolve with them for better brand management, lead generation, and customer service. Register for the free webinar on 1/26/11 at 11:30am EST, and get the recording if you can't make it live, at http://bit.ly/AhaSocialCRM. - January 20, 2011 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Above the Standard Procurement Group (ATSPG.com) is Generating Opportunities for Downsized Executives Even Though Unemployment is Rising and Consumer Spending is Stagnant
When Ted Landgraf was laid off from his position as Vice President of Administration for a large federal contractor a few years ago he knew that the time was right. Frustrated with the lack of loyalty and integrity in today’s corporate marketplace, he envisioned a franchise opportunity that... - January 20, 2011 - Above the Standard Procurement Group Inc.
ITEXPO Demos of How Mobile Operators Can Beat the Crunch with SIP DID and Mobile VoIP
Super Technologies, Inc. will share for the first time how its DIDXchange wholesale international DID service works with wireless operators, voIP, PBX and Centrex features to leverage the exponential growth and use of smart phones and international DID phone numbers at ITEXPO East February 2-4, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. - January 20, 2011 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Business Owners Benefit from RSD Fundraising Event
RSD Sufferers and business owners benefit from annual business seminar. This year's fundraising seminar is on February 25 in Plymouth Meeting, PA. - January 20, 2011 - Terri Levine
Basecamp Business Calendar Network App for Android Mobile Phones Helps Entrepreneurs and Professionals Find the Events That Matter™
With its new professional networking app for Android mobile phones, Basecamp Business builds on the momentum of the Business Calendar Network app for the Apple iPhone and iPad, released in December. Entrepreneurs and professionals can use their smartphones to discover business, startup, and professional events. - January 20, 2011 - Basecamp Business
Greenspoon Marder Announces New Shareholders
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has announced three new shareholders to its ever-expanding team. The firm has seen steady growth over the past couple of years, focusing its expansion on key practice areas, which has proven to be beneficial in the difficult economy. New... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
Greenspoon Marder Named as Top Law Firm
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has been named by the South Florida Legal Guide as one of the “2011 Top Law Firms” in South Florida. The list is a compilation of nominations by the South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Attorneys and Top Up & Comers for... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Commends Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Goal to Expand Minority Business Contracts with New York State Agencies
Governor Andrew Cuomo calls on New York State agencies to double the current minority and women-owned business participation goal - January 19, 2011 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
9 Year Old Girl Creates Peace-Aroma All Natural Beauty Products and Launches a Girl’s Only Interactive Website
Jessica, the 9 year old owner of Peace-Aroma, creates all natural sea salt body scrubs, bath and shower gels, body sprays and roll-ons with 100% essential oils mixed to produce scents just for girls. Plus she has a safe community board for girls to talk to each other, get tips, watch interviews, and read about what’s happening in local communities. - January 18, 2011 - Peace for Girls
The Power of Online Marketing Now Available to Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs who need the power of effective and affordable online marketing tools now have an answer. TNNWC Group, LLC, has launched a suite of online services for its members. Adam J. Kovitz and Douglas Castle, Co-Chairpersons of TNNWC Group, LLC , have announced that member... - January 17, 2011 - The National Networker
Turn Mediocre Networking Into an Affordable and Lasting Marketing Strategy
BD-PRo Marketing Solutions has a networking guide available to help companies turn their mediocre networking efforts into a very affordable and lasting marketing strategy. - January 16, 2011 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions
Premier Marketing Resources and Global Marcoms Team Up for the 2011 Business Planning Workshop: Where are You Going and How Will You Get There?
In the workshop, find out what you need to do to fine-tune your company’s future by learning how to create an operative business plan through developing effective vision and mission statements, determining core values, evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and evaluating critical success factors. - January 16, 2011 - Premier Marketing Resources
SafeBox.mobi Enters Into The Top 100 .Mobi Websites in the World
SafeBox.mobi, the private SMS application developed by Irish mobile privacy specialist SafeBox Ltd., has reached the significant milestone of half a million users and entered into the Top 100 .mobi websites in the world. By allowing mobile users to create a secret mobile space inside of their mobile phone in order to communicate by SMS privately, the application is answering the growing need for mobile privacy and is becoming increasingly popular. - January 15, 2011 - SafeBox Ltd.
ILN Enterprises Founder Edward Niu Speaks to Hayward Business Network About Mobile Marketing on January 17, 2011
Edward Niu, Founder of ILN Enterprises, will present to local business leaders the Map-Mobile Action Plan designed to bring in new and existing customers alike to their businesses. ILN Enterprises specializes in mobile and online marketing services. The presentation takes place at the Hayward Business Network event on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8am. The public is invited to attend. - January 15, 2011 - ILN Enterprises, Inc.
RM Helps New Entrepreneurs as Start Up Demand Increases 12%
Company registrations demand increases 12%. - January 15, 2011 - Raymond Morris Group
Carl House Introduces a New Online Presence Designed by Junction Creative Solutions
Carl House, the event venue of the southeast, located between Atlanta and Athens, unveils a new online experience capturing the essence of the traditional antebellum-style home. The new website is rich with content including photos and videos highlighting the breadth of event offerings at Carl... - January 15, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Aegis Investment Management Launches World’s First International Golf Café Franchise
If there was ever any doubt that golfers are fanatical about their sport, witness an amazing trend that golfers in South Korea have started. In 2003, South Korea, a country with an estimated population of just under 49 million, had 300 virtual golf cafes up and running. Today, there are over 5,000... - January 14, 2011 - Aegis Investment Management
inerTRAIN President to Speak at Bootstrapper's Ball
Inaugural Gathering to Feature Exclusive Entrepreneurial Speakers - January 14, 2011 - Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation
NewProductHelp.com to Lead Marketing Campaign for Belt Accessory Invention
Eldeana L., a Virgin Islands resident, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Belt Accessory concept to industry over the next 2years. A simple yet useful new product designed to solve a common problem related to belts, the Belt Accessory boasts... - January 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
BlackDog Offers Brand Workshop for Women Small-Business Owners
BlackDog Strategy and Brand™ has launched a Brand Development workshop to women small-business owners. Women-lead business account for $3 trillion of the U.S. economy and provide for 1 in 6 jobs. Recent research indicates that women business owners will create more than 5 million new jobs in... - January 13, 2011 - BlackDog Strategy & Brand
CEO Olalah Njenga Chosen to Speak on Raleigh Entrepreneurs Organization Marketing Strategy Panel
Marketing Strategist Olalah Njenga and three marketing specialists to share their expertise on “the Top Marketing Strategies for 2011” at Cary BNC from 5:30 - 8:00pm Tuesday, January 18th. - January 12, 2011 - YellowWood Group, LLC
Virtual Work Team Starts It’s Blog for Virtual Assistants, Freelancers and Business Owners Looking to Utilize Their Services
Virtual Work Team LLC a premier VA company starts it’s blog for virtual assistants, freelancers and business owners looking to utilize their services. - January 12, 2011 - Virtual Work Team
Aspiring Journalist to Showcase Her Work
Young journalist, Stephanie Zitkus, is proud to announce her new site to help showcase her work. Zitkus will be looking for rare interview opportunities, unique article topics and photographs to help excel her career. This website will hopefully help her stand out from the crowd in the journalism industry. Recently, she got the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Edmonton businessman, Jesse Willms. - January 11, 2011 - Stephanie Zitkus
Turner Named 2010 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year
Atlanta-based corporate entertainer and speaker Joe M. Turner was voted 2010 "Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year" by the combined membership of Atlanta's magical organizations. Turner is now a two-time winner of the award, having previously won in 2000. - January 11, 2011 - TurnerMagic.com - Entertainment and Keynotes
Return to the Sea with Buster and Friends in New Bugville Critters Picture Books from Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek
When Robert Stanek saw that certain concepts were a struggle to learn using traditional approaches, he started writing the Bugville Learning Adventures. These stories help children learn important concepts and the latest releases are Undersea 2, 3 with Buster and Friends, Undersea 4, 5 with Buster and Friends, and Undersea 6, 7 with Buster and Friends. - January 11, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
StreamSend to Email Marketers: Get Social
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has named ten steps businesses should take to create the greatest impact with their social and interactive communication channels. “Cross-promotional efforts can help companies spread the word as online-marketing platforms increase... - January 10, 2011 - EZ Publishing
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg to Teach Course for Business Owners and Managers in Delray Beach, Florida
There is a new course, for people interested in starting a business, and for existing entrepreneurs/managers looking to grow their businesses, being offered in Delray Beach, Florida. The Course was developed by, and is being taught by, Jay Goldberg, CEO of DTR Inc. Sign up is Monday through Thursday, the weeks of January 10th and 17th at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, Florida from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM. - January 10, 2011 - DTR Inc.
Chicago Entrepreneurs Attract Prosperity
Entrepreneurs in Chicago meet up at the next Chicago Entrepreneur Meetup Group event to attract prosperity in 2011 and discuss why traditional goal and resolution setting strategies do not work. They will discuss how to activate the Law of Attraction and the Secret behind setting achievable goals that work. - January 09, 2011 - The Chicago Entrepreneur Meetup Group