Small Business Services News
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Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Two CPEhr Employees as “Women Making a Difference”
Two CPEhr employees are recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 9th annual Women Making a Difference competition for the corporate and community contributions. - July 24, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
appbackr Receives Third Major Award as AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner, Closes Oversubscribed Seed Funding Round
Cambridge West Ventures and Hall Financial Group Lead Second Funding Round as iPhone Digital Wholesale Marketplace Issues Beta Invitations to Developers. - July 24, 2010 - appbackr
11th Annual National Small/Diversity Business Awards Program Announced
DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's most prestigious and leading business internet portal will be conducting its 11th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional... - July 24, 2010 - DiversityBusiness.com
The W.A.D. Group is Proud to Announce the Launch of MoneyNYC.com, a Collaboration of Multiple Financial Service Providers
The W.A.D. Group has announced that it has launched it's new financial services website, www.moneynyc.com. MoneyNYC.com combines multiple financial services in one place to serve individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. - July 23, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
New Web Marketing Service Now Available for Irish SME's - How to Get Found Online
Salvatore McDonagh, Web Marketing Expert, explains how Irish entrepreneurs can use the internet to increase their business, even during a recession. He explains "Potential customers are looking for products and services online, using google and other search engines. But if your website doesn't appear on the first page of results, your competitors will get that business. It's not very difficult for a small local business to be found on page 1 of Google, by following a few simple rules." - July 22, 2010 - Salvatore Polizzi McDonagh
Career Changer Attempts Transitions to the Arts in Sour Economy
A Texas artist leaps from teaching to start his own art business during hard financial times. Responsible for a family of five, he wrestles with whether to fall back to what he knows, or to continue on with his artwork. - July 20, 2010 - Grant Artistry
SavingsEclub Launches a Local Coupon and Email Program
SavingsEclub Saves you Money with Coupons from Local area businesses, available online and delivered directly to your email. - July 18, 2010 - SavingsEclub.com
Small Business Tips: Expert Has Created a New Website for Business Tips
Readers will discover dozens of tips that will make or save them at least $100. The business tips are practical, specific suggestions to improve sales and cut expenses. - July 18, 2010 - Ed King, MBA, CPA
With Only Two Weeks Remaining, Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Welcomes Four New Contributors for 2010 Award
New contributions boost the award package over $23,000 and further diversify pro bono services for an aspiring entrepreneur. - July 17, 2010 - Heidelberg PR
Brown Bag Party Acquires Ultimate Nights Romance Home Party Company
Brown Bag Party, a rapidly growing Romance Home Party company, has acquired Ultimate Lifestyle which includes Ultimate Nights based in Miami, FL. Their representatives will join Brown Bag Party's nationwide network of independent representatives to continue the unprecedented growth that Brown Bag Party has been experiencing in only five short years. - July 16, 2010 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
60 Year’s Experience Boosts Mentor-net Support for PIPELine Project
Sometimes a word of advice or chat about an issue can be as valuable as a structured course, if it’s coming from someone who’s been there in business – this is the idea behind Mentor-net and its involvement with University of Portsmouth’s PIPELine project to help budding... - July 16, 2010 - Mentor-net
Innovative Financing Plan for Start-Up Software Companies
Sourceplicity introduce initiative solution for Start-up and Early Stage software development companies. - July 16, 2010 - Sourceplicity
Introducing iBike Dash Cycling Computer and Power Meter for iPhone and iPod Touch
Velocomp LLP, makers of the iBike® line of power meters, today announced the availability of the iBike Dash. The iBike Dash revolutionizes the possibilities of a bike computer, expands the potential of a power meter, and re-imagines the capabilities of the iPhone and iPod Touch. - July 15, 2010 - Velocomp
Total Mortgage Services Launches Wholesale Lending Platform in 17 States
Total Mortgage Services launches wholesale residential mortgage lending platform, TMS Funding across 17 states to offer mortgage brokers greater choice, service, efficiency and some of the lowest mortgage rates available in order to help them quickly meet the needs of their clients. - July 15, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Wix Helps Teach Online Users How to Make a Website with Quick Video Tutorials
Learning how to make a website no longer comes with a hefty price tag or years of training. Free website builder Wix.com has posted a series of videos showing how it’s done. - July 15, 2010 - Wixpress, Ltd.
Avanta Launches ‘Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded’ Scheme
Avanta’s new ‘Refer a friend and get rewarded’ programme has now gone live with the aim of rewarding anybody who refers someone looking for either serviced office space or meeting rooms at any of its 19 UK business centres. “Our business is based on the quality of our... - July 15, 2010 - Avanta
Iconic Tsunami is Proud to Bring Consumers the FACEMATE™ Monitor Accessory
Iconic Tsunami proudly announces their innovative monitor accessory: FACEMATE™. FACEMATE™ provides consumers with a monitor accessory with practical functionality, while having aesthetically pleasing value for personal customization. Consumers can now turn their monitor into their personal billboard. - July 13, 2010 - Iconic Tsunami, LLC
The New Revive Energy Mint Scam Blog from Revive Franchising - Sito Marketing LLC
Thinking about buying a business opportunity or franchise? Check out Sito Marketing, LLC and Revive Franchising Scam tip blog before - July 13, 2010 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC
Popfax.com Introduces Its New Interactive Web Interface
Popfax.com presents its new design with increased number of faxing options and optimized graphical interface. Now, end-users can benefit from more simple and enjoyable process of online faxing. - July 12, 2010 - Popesco
Innovate the Future, by David Croslin, Enables Smart Companies to Innovate Consistently and Competitively via Step-by-Step Method; Demystifies Innovation Process
David Croslin, holder of 25 patents and former Chief Technologist at Hewlett-Packard, has provided in his new book, Innovate the Future, a repeatable innovation process that will allow companies to quickly develop highly competitive and disruptive innovations without increased risk or expense. The book is currently being read by executives at leading companies including ATT, Verizon, Alcatel-Lucent, ITT, HP and many others. - July 12, 2010 - Innovate the Future, Inc.
Achieving Success Through Franchising with Franchise Beacon
Club Tabby business owners are extremely happy with the explosive expansion and expertise Franchise Beacon offers. - July 12, 2010 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Australia Has Increased Chip Exports of Both Eucalyptus and Pine in 2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Export of wood chips from Australia is on the rebound, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. After last year’s ten-year low, shipments so far in 2010 are up 38 percent for pine chips and 12 percent for Eucalyptus chips. In addition, an estimated 100,000 tons of wood pellets will be shipped to Europe this year. - July 11, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Small Bite of Success - The Kennedy Consulting Group Unveils Their New Marketing Campaign Slogan and Presents at President Obama’s Small Business Forum
Today the Kennedy Consulting Group (KCG) announces its new marketing campaign slogan, ‘Small In Size Big In Service.’ In just two short years, this boutique event management & media relations firm has achieved marked success by creating a client centered, one on one service driven... - July 11, 2010 - Kennedy Consulting Group
Flippin’ Pizza Announces Plans to Expand; Reveals San Diego’s Winner of Free Pizza for a Year
Flippin’ Pizza Unveils a New Store on Wheels that will Make Its New York-Style Slices Available to More San Diego ‘Peeps and Tweeps’. - July 11, 2010 - Flippin' Pizza
Fort Myers Junk Removal Business Expanding During Down Economy
www.JunkTrashRemoval.com, a locally owned and operated residential and commercial junk removal screening company, expanded their network in April to address the growing need of unwanted junk in Fort Myers, FL. - July 10, 2010 - Junk Trash Removal
Franchise Beacon's Virtual Franchise Development Department
Franchise Beacon is currently accepting applications from owners of small business concepts in various industry sectors and at different stages in their development for the Virtual Franchise Development Department Program. - July 09, 2010 - Franchise Beacon LLC
CITEM: Green Products from Waste Matter Go Mainstream
For this local company, it is easy being green. Award-winning industrial firm Plantex (from the words "plant" and "extract") shows that beyond income generation, choosing to be green can also be an advocacy that has the power to preserve nature and better the lives of people at... - July 09, 2010 - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
ActionCOACH Panel Discussion on Life and Business Success to Benefit Swim Across the Sound
"Life planning for you and your business” is the subject of a panel discussion organized by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, with the profits going to charity. The event will take place Tuesday, July 27, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The... - July 08, 2010 - ActionCOACH of CT
LEAN 29 to Add More Personal Training and Boot Camp Locations in Pennsylvania and Virginia
The Lean29 mini classes are coming up to more locations in Pennsylvania and in the north east. Matt Schoeneberger, a certified LEAN 29 personal trainer is heading to Pennsylvania and Virginia to promote the LEAN 29 program to local personal trainers and clients. Now, personal trainers and fitness... - July 08, 2010 - LEAN 29
Ready for a Career Change? Experts Connection Explores Whether Franchise Ownership Might Be for You.
If You Are Thinking About Starting Your Own Business, Entrepreneur and Franchise Expert Terry Coker Explains the Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise. - July 08, 2010 - NETSHARE
IRS and Townzilla.com Team Up to Provide a One-Stop Small Business Center
The Internal Revenue Service has collaborated with Townzilla.com, a Hi-Tech Marketing firm, to provide a comprehensive, one-stop Small Business Resource Center at Townzilla.com. TownZilla.com is a local search engine designed for residents in the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego. The... - July 07, 2010 - High Tech Communications, Inc
New "Gumshoe" Green Product Enters Termite Industry
No longer do you need to use harsh chemicals to control subterranean termites. GumShoe is a patent pending "green" product that stops termites dead in their tracks. - July 06, 2010 - GumShoe Industries
Orange County Life Coach Offers Residents a New Way to Attain Personal Success
Dr. John Spencer Ellis introduces Orange County to The Matrix Mind - July 04, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Top Business Speaker Partners with SEO Technology Expert to Win at the New Game of Business
Bodine Balasco and Steve Wiideman team up to migrate Bodine's business to the Web using search engine marketing and optimization best practices. - July 04, 2010 - Steve Wiideman, SEO Expert
The Professional Image, Inc. Releases New PR book
Lights! Camera! Action! Proves Valuable Resource for Entrepreneurs. - July 02, 2010 - The Professional Image, Inc.
Five Star Painting Makes Monumental Firsts Alongside the Entrepreneur’s Source
Jim Kemp of Barrie Ontario becomes Five Star Painting’s first Entrepreneur Source lead from Canada to sign and the first to also use Five Star Painting’s in-house financing. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Bankruptcy Paralegal Service, Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC, Adds State of Georgia to Its Bankruptcy Petition Filings
Bankruptcy Paralegal, Patrick Campbell, adds Georgia as its eighth state being serviced for bankruptcy petition filings. - July 01, 2010 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Excalibur Technology Announces Opening of Tampa, FL Location
Excalibur Technology, national provider of IT support services to small and mid-sized businesses, opens another franchise location in Tampa, FL today. - July 01, 2010 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Global Private Equity Fundraising at Lowest Level Since 2003 - $41.3bn Raised in Q2 2010
The $41.3bn collected by the global private equity industry from 82 final fund closes in Q2 2010 is the lowest total since 2003, and is a reflection of the continuing harsh fundraising conditions for managers seeking capital. It it is clear that the recovery in the fundraising market anticipated by many in the industry, including Preqin, has yet to occur. However, a number of factors indicate that conditions are set to improve towards the end of this year and into 2011. - July 01, 2010 - Preqin ltd
PFA Consulting Announces Altschuler to Speak on Internet Marketing for Small Business
Many small businesses need help and advice when it comes to their internet presence. Stuart Altschuler makes compelling presentation with easy to understand and use tips for small business people. - July 01, 2010 - Prestige Framing Academy, LLC
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Drilling Has Begun on Well #1 of Its Trinity Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation announced today that drilling has begun on the Trinity #1, the first of 3 wells in its Trinity oil and natural gas prospect. The Trinity #1 is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The initial well is being drilled to a depth of approximately 3700 feet and should... - June 30, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Wix Helps Users Advertise Websites with Free Vouchers for Facebook Ads
Website builder Wix enables users to create their own websites through an intuitive drag & drop process. Wix users can now claim free $50 vouchers to advertise their sites on Facebook. - June 30, 2010 - Wixpress, Ltd.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Easy Cord Invention
Ross and Shelley B. and Garth P., Canada-based inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Easy Cords concept to industry worldwide over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product that aims to simplify the use of extension... - June 30, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Serve as Official Marketing Representative of Carr Detector Invention
Keith C., a Georgia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Carr Detector concept to industr over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product that aims to make traveling in one's vehicle safer, the Carr Detector boasts a... - June 30, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Helm of Promotional Efforts for Driving Beanie Invention
Denise H., a Mississippi-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to be at the helm of all promotional efforts for her Driving Beanie concept over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product that aims to make both drivers and their... - June 30, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Jamaica's Online Business Social Networking Website
This is a website for small businesses, entrepreneurs, executives and professionals - June 30, 2010 - Bizworld Jamaica
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Scratch Off Tool Box Invention
Kimberlyn W., a Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to spearhead the marketing efforts for her Scratch Off Tool Box concept for the next 2 years. A simple yet eye-catching new product sure to appeal to all who love to play... - June 29, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Umbrella Tray Invention to Manufacturers Worldwide
Duane D., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Umbrella Tray concept to industry worldwide. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with anyone who enjoys their patio and has small children, the... - June 29, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Stay Put Furniture Stoppers Invention
Richard G., a Massachusetts-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Stay Put Furniture Stoppers concept to industry over the next 2 years on a global basis. A simple yet valuable new household product, the Stay Put Furniture... - June 29, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Over 100 Influential Colorado Business Leaders Attend Market Strategies Event
Denver-based non-profit, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum (CTLF), hosted their 2010 Signature Event, "Market Strategies For The New Economy" last month. The event took place at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, CO, with over 100 business leaders in attendance. - June 24, 2010 - comCables