Small Business Services News
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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
Moltz and Kirschner to Deliver Keynotes at SIUC's Technology and Innovation Expo
The SIUC Technology and Innovation Expo - Fall 2010 is scheduled for October 8. Barry Moltz, entrepreneur and author, is the morning keynote speaker. And Ron Kirschner, founder and president of Heartland Angels, is the luncheon keynote. - June 24, 2010 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Technology Transfer Program
Nutricap Labs Wins Stevie® Award in 8th Annual American Business Awards
New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company named 2010’s Best Overall Company of the Year by American Business Awards during ceremony at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - June 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Official Re-Launch of CasinoAgents.com with Brand New Affiliate Software
Online software development company Network Media Services has announced the re-launch of the CasinoAgents.com affiliate network. Powered by the Egass affiliate software solution, the Casino Agents network offers affiliates a wide range of market-leading egaming brands to promote through a single... - June 23, 2010 - Network Media Services Ltd
How to Start a Business for $1,000
Creativity trumps cash when looking to launch, says Startup Experts at Bizlaunch.ca. Instead of looking for another job, unemployed Canadians should consider starting their own small business. But becoming ‘the boss’ today could have more to do with your creativity with money, then the amount in your wallet - it’s in how and where you spend it. - June 23, 2010 - Bizlaunch
Former Monster.com Exec Joins Zintro.com Board
Douglas Klinger, former President of Monster.com and former President of CIGNA Health Services, joins Zintro’s board of directors. - June 21, 2010 - Zintro, Inc.
J Rice Talks About New Album and Signing to Phantom Boyz with Editors Keys
J Rice, the up and coming R&B star talks to Editors Keys about the his new album and the new Editors Keys Portable Vocal Booth which is out today. - June 18, 2010 - Editors Keys.com
SEO Marketing Team Introduces New Program to Buy Back Links Packages
SEO Marketing Team, a full service internet marketing agency, has just announced the launch of a new back link purchasing program that will allow companies to purchase over 150 back links from PR5 and greater web sites. These programs boost web site popularity and help with search engine optimization. - June 18, 2010 - Stark Logic
StreamSend.com Partners with Commission Junction for Affiliate Marketing; Company Seeks Entrepreneurs & Opportunity Seekers to Join & Earn Extra Income
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has expanded its affiliate marketing program to partner with ValueClick Inc.'s (Nasdaq:VCLK) Commission Junction, the leading global provider of affiliate marketing solutions. Company Seeks Entrepreneurs & Opportunity Seekers to Join & Earn Extra Income. - June 18, 2010 - EZ Publishing
Neero & Ana’s CEO Reveals How to Make Lemons Out of Make Lemonade on NBC’s Today Show
Losing a job may be the best thing that happens in your life. Noted manufacturing CEO shares how she turned passion into profits when laid off from executive job on national television. - June 18, 2010 - Neero & Ana, Inc.
ARSource Adds Jarrell Guitars to Client Roster
ARSource: Making outsourcing artist relations and brand development viable for the smaller music equipment manufacturer. - June 17, 2010 - ARSource - Artist relations/Publicity/Marketing Solutions
The Dallas Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Announces 2010-2011 Board Members
Jeremy Brandt, Founder and CEO of 1-800-CashOffer, is appointed Chapter President of the fastest growing EO chapter in the world. - June 17, 2010 - Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Dallas Chapter
Students Launch Online Grocery Store in the Southeast, YourSmartCart.com
Online grocery store started by two University of South Carolina students at the Columbia/USC Technology Incubator. - June 17, 2010 - YourSmartCart.com
YES 3 is Now Open for Team Registration
Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 3) Challenge - June 17, 2010 - MoneyTree
Ivy Exec Approves 45,000th Member
IvyExec.com’s membership growth in 2010 puts it on track to have over 100,000 members by early 2011. - June 15, 2010 - Ivy Exec
Paramount Business Coach and Bucks County Businesses Work on Marketing Together
The Summer Sizzle Marketing Series will outline 8 profit boosting marketing strategies for the small business owner. Held over a series of 3 different Wednesdays in June, July and August, you can attend all three evenings or choose just one. - June 13, 2010 - Paramount Business Coach
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds Business Opportunity Expo 2010 in Manhattan on June 15
Expo is Considered New York City’s Top Conference on Outsourcing to Minority Businesses, Keynote Speaker is Frans Johansson, Author of Bestseller The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts and Cultures - June 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
URrights, LLC Develops Software Designed for Mobile Users to Educate on the Effects of Alcohol and Constitutional Rights
URrights, LLC today announced the market release of URrights – DWI Version 3.0, a powerful yet easy-to-use application for the iPhone. Marking an entry into the education of consumers on the effects of alcohol consumption, Version 3.0 has a powerful yet simple user interface that allows for... - June 09, 2010 - URrights, LLC
Ivy Exec Reaches Over 100,000 Unique Visitors
Ivy Exec, an online community that offers job search resources to the most elite group of professionals and connects these professionals with leading companies, receives over 100,000 unique visitors in May. - June 09, 2010 - Ivy Exec
Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest Returns in 2010 to Award Another Budding Entrepreneur with a $20,000 Prize
The Jumpstart package provides a wide collection of Free start-up services to help a local victim of downsizing create their own small business. - June 09, 2010 - Heidelberg PR
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Dry Wall Measurement Saw to Industry
George C. and Bill U., California-based inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent their Dry Wall Measurement Saw concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and highly useful new product aimed at the construction and home... - June 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Gibson Oven Door Concept Over Next 2 Years
Linda G., an Ohio resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Gibson Oven Door invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with those who make frequent use of their ovens,... - June 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for Real Time Outwear Invention
Trent B., Washington-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Real Time Outwear concept to industry over the next 2 years on a global basis. A simple yet eye-catching new product that could potentially set a new apparel trend, the... - June 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at the Helm of Marketing Efforts for Birthday Candle Light Blower Invention
Saeed H., a California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Birthday Candle Light Blower concept to industry. An innovative new product sure to be a hit at birthday parties, the Birthday Candle Light Blower boasts a unique... - June 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
MoneyTree Idea eXchange (MIX) – SOTA Challenge
Platform for Youths to Showcase their Talents and to Meet up with Potential Employers - June 09, 2010 - MoneyTree
Help Keep the Memories Alive at Memfy.com
Memfy.com is a new way to help people remember all of life’s events, from the big important ones to the small, everyday ones that may sometimes slip our minds. Many have spent serious lengths of time reminiscing about a ski trip taken in high school, wondering what happened to the people... - June 07, 2010 - Memfy
Barron Law Corporation Expands Sacramento Office, Announces New Legal Department
Barron Law Corporation provides Bankruptcy services to individuals, businesses and creditors in Northern and Central California. - June 06, 2010 - Barron Law Corporation
Maximising Business Value
TCii, the London-based firm of strategic and management consultants, has published a four-part blog series, entitled 'Maximising the value of your business' to help entrepreneurs get the best price when they sell their enterprises. Excerpt from Part 1 "It’s crucial that the sales and... - June 06, 2010 - TCii Strategic and Management Consultants
Winery Insider and Humanitas Support Gulf of Mexico Response on World Oceans Day
Winery Insider (wineryinsider.com), the first members-only, private sale company to focus exclusively on the wine category, and Humanitas Wine Company are teaming up on World Oceans Day – June 8th – in support of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response effort. 100% of the profits of Humanitas wines sold by Winery Insider during the one-day sale, which will feature the winery’s Signum and Good Earth wines at up to 40% below suggested retail prices, will be donated to Ocean-related organizations. - June 05, 2010 - Cronin Communications
Amazing Spaces Goes National with Sale of First Franchise
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, recently sold its first franchise to a father and son team in St. Louis, Missouri. “We are very excited to have our first franchised location in St. Louis!” said principals Kathy and Scott Tautenhahn. “This... - June 04, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers