Small Business Services News

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Travelhost, Inc. Announces 5-Year Agreement with Tel West Network Services

In furtherance of its commitment to growth and transformation into multi-platform publishing, TRAVELHOST entered into a long-term agreement with Tel West Network Services to insure the future quality, processing speed, and connectivity reliability of its its data systems infrastructure. - May 21, 2010 - Travelhost

How do You Create a Great Work Environment? - Expert Advice Available from the Amoskeag Business Incubator

May’s expert, Jeremy Hitchcock, CEO and CFO of Dyn Inc., provides valuable insight on how a company gets to the point where they are recognized as one New Hampshire’s best small companies. - May 21, 2010 - abi Innovation Hub

mtiks - iPhone/iPad App Anti Piracy Solution Launched

mtiks is the first company to offer iPhone app anti piracy solutions that enable companies to recover revenue and protect their intellectual property by tracking, reporting, and preventing the misuse of their applications. Utilize mtiks to gain business intelligence on the unlicensed use of apps to uncover new revenue streams. mtiks is privately held and is headquartered in Andover, Mass. For more information, please visit http://www.mtiks.com. - May 20, 2010 - mtiks LLC

Hard Money NYC Closes a 120k Bridge Loan on a Commercial Property in Bronx Ny

Hard Money NYC, a local private lender, closed a 120k mortgage on a commercial building in Bronx New York. - May 20, 2010 - Hard Money NYC

Paragon Innovations Sponsors Winning Entrepreneurial Idea at Texas A&M Annual Ideas Challenge

Paragon Innovations presented the first place award to this year’s winner of the annual Ideas Challenge sponsored by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship of Texas A&M Mays Business School. - May 20, 2010 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.

ELC Founder Jonathan Siegel to Keynote at BizConf 2010 on Learning from Failure to Build Your Online Business

ELC Technologies Signs to Co-Sponsor BizConf 2010 for Technology Entrepreneurs, Start-Up Founders, and Thought Leaders - May 20, 2010 - ELC Technologies

12designer Introduces Its Freemium Monetizing Model

Just after a year, the creative crowdsourcing online portal is established as a European leading reference and now restates its business model in a new fee structure. - May 20, 2010 - 12designer

DressDibs.com Launched by PA High School Senior as Universal Tool to Help Eliminate the Ultimate Oh No! Moment of Dress Duplicity at Proms, Homecomings and Formal Events

DressDibs™.com is a free, fun, teen-focused website launched by PA high school senior Alexandra Wenger, enabling girls everywhere to “Get Dibs” on their special event dresses by uploading photos to their personal closet and special event page. The site is the cyber generation version of the manual dress purchase record dress shops used to keep for their patrons and alleviates the hassle of girls creating individual special event social media site pages in the attempt to prevent dress duplicity. - May 19, 2010 - DressDibs.com

Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser

The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork

World Tavern Entertainment Launches National Franchise Campaign

World Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants since 2004, announced today its national launch of its Franchising Program. After a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up... - May 19, 2010 - World Tavern Entertainment

Dreamzland, Voila!, Cup Chatter, Greenergy and SYCo in the Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 2) Challenge - BIG PITCH

Top 5 YES 2 Teams Pitch for Start-Up Capital to Launch Their Business Ideas into the Market. - May 19, 2010 - MoneyTree

Teleconference on Increase Actions & Accountability

Hour-long teleseminar to educate small business owners on the importance of taking action and being accountable. June 1st, 8:00pm EDT. - May 18, 2010 - Smart Office Strategies

MyLLC.com® Founder Jennifer Reuting Announced as New Business Compliance Expert on PC Mall’s Small Business Network

MyLLC.com, Inc., announces the addition of Jennifer Reuting, founder of MyLLC.com, Inc. and author of Limited Liability for Dummies®, as the new business compliance expert for the PC Mall, Inc. (Nasdaq: MALL), a leading IT solutions provider Small Business Network. The Small Business Network... - May 17, 2010 - MyLLC.com

The Roper Group Wins Pinnacle Award

The Roper Group was selected by The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce as a 2010 Pinnacle Award winner. - May 17, 2010 - The Roper Group Inc dba Roper Bookkeeping

Accounting Software Expo - Compare the Leading Applications All in One Day

With so many ERP solutions on the market, how does the busy business owner, CEO, CFO or senior executive find the time to evaluate them all? The Accounting Software Expo in Atlanta, GA on May 25th is an excellent way to get introduced to the leading ERP solutions for midsize business. - May 17, 2010 - Open Surge Group LLC

The brpr Group's Christopher Renz (Former Crispin Porter + Bogusky Media Strategist) Named as Agency Director of The brpr Group

The brpr Group has named Christopher Renz as the Agency Director of their boutique Public Relations firm located in Miami Beach, Florida. After spending the last few years at legendary ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky (based in Coconut Grove) as a Senior Strategist working on Virgin Atlantic... - May 16, 2010 - BRPR Group

Sure Fire Promotionals Supports All of Colorado’s Athletics Through Their Discount Program

The Sure Fire Promotionals Company, of Denver, CO, announce their new discount program offering a 10% discount on all sporting goods purchases. - May 16, 2010 - Sure Fire Promotionals

The Million Dollar Phone Number 1-800-PAJAMAS is Being Sold at Auction

The mnemonic brand phone number 1-800-PAJAMAS and its correlative URL's www.1-800-pajamas.com and www.800pajamas.com are being auctioned; the opening bid is $1,000,000. - May 14, 2010 - Hemple & Associates

Geo-Logical CEO, Chad Dudeck, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Florida

Dudeck, an award-winning entrepreneur, has spent five years building a successful Inc. 500|5000 company, and now, in the spirit of giving back, he is committed to raising $1 million for charity this year. - May 14, 2010 - Geo-Logical, Inc.

Barbara Mulcahy and Mary Ann Walsh of RE/MAX Premier Announce New Website

Barbara Mulcahy and Mary Ann Walsh of Re/Max Premier are proud to announce the arrival of their new website. Whether you want to search for your next home or get a feel for the market value of your current one, you can find everything you need on their new real estate website. "We believe... - May 14, 2010 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ

Orange County’s Air & Water Inc. Ranked #19 in Internet Retailer Top 500 List for Home Improvement

Family-owned and operated Air & Water Inc. enters prestigious list for the first time. - May 13, 2010 - Air and Water Inc.

CPEhr Re-Releases White Paper Detailing How HR Outsourcing Helps Employers Through the Recovering Economy

Updated white paper discusses rapidly changing economy and how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions - May 12, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.

Greenspoon Marder Attorney Receives President’s Call to Service Award

William Berger, senior partner, co-chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the West Palm Beach offices at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award, the highest honor awarded by the office of the President of the United States for... - May 12, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder

Nutricap Labs Executive Vice President Named Finalist for 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Leader of New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company honored by one of the world’s leading professional services organizations for his vision, courage, and achievements over the past year. Jason Provenzano, Executive Vice President of Nutricap Labs, a New York-based vitamin... - May 10, 2010 - Nutricap Labs

Now, You Can Quench Your Thirst for Performance with LeadCola

Networked for performance- LeadCola launches a new global affiliate network. - May 10, 2010 - LeadCola

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Storman Door Helper Invention

Wayne S., a Maine resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Storman Door Helper to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with our germ conscious society, the Storman Door Helper... - May 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.

JFL Promos is Offering Summer Long Savings on All Fruit of the Loom Items to Lend Support to Troops

The JFL Promos Company, of central Wisconsin, announces their summer long discount program on all Fruit of the Loom products in an effort to lend support to all our troops stationed far from home. - May 09, 2010 - JFL Promos

Fort Worth Retirement Planning Firm RWMG Offers Their Newsletters Online

Robinson Wealth Management Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisory Firm Now offers their Newsletter, "A Note From Jim" Online. - May 08, 2010 - RWMG

Novice and Struggling Entrepreneurs Replace Fear with Focus

SmallBizBreak.com Simplifies the Small Business Process. - May 08, 2010 - Small Biz Break

Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 2) Challenge - BIG PITCH

Top 6 YES Teams Pitch for Start-Up Capital to Launch Their Business Ideas into the Market - May 08, 2010 - MoneyTree

Revive Energy Mints Sets Up Distributor in Beautiful Medford, Oregon

Revive Energy Mints opens a new franchise in Medford, Oregon in a push to develop a presence in the top 20 healthiest states. - May 07, 2010 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC

Corporate Finance Network, Inc. Offers Free Use of Its Web-Based Business Forecast Models

Corporate Finance Network, Inc. (CFN), a provider of web-based business financial planning, valuation and analysis software, offers free use of its five-year forecast models for established, start-up, and early stage businesses. This initiative provides entrepreneurs, during these difficult times, with a free platform to quickly and easily test the long-term impact of various possible sale volume, profit margin and cash flow scenarios on their balance sheet positions and their owners’ wealth. - May 07, 2010 - Corporate Finance Network, Inc.

John R. Kaddis, CFP® Participates on Panel for Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference

John R. Kaddis, CFP® was tapped by the Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference to share his experience with helping business owners effectively transition their businesses. - May 07, 2010 - Kaddis Group

Gulf Coast Venture Forum President to Speak at 2010 Florida Economic Development Conference

Tim Cartwright will speak at the Florida Economic Development Conference about the benefits of Collier County's new economic gardening program. - May 07, 2010 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum

Sacred Cow Hunters Loose in Asia

Sacred Cow Company unveils the new edition of their book "In The Company of Sacred Cows" at the HR Summit in Singapore. - May 06, 2010 - Sacred Cow Company

Hard Money NYC Closes a 180k Bridge Loan on an 8 Family Building in Brooklyn NY

Hard Money NYC closed a 180k bridge loan on an 8 Family Building in Brooklyn NY. The loan was to pay off back taxes before a pending tax sale and to complete the rehab on three of the units. - May 06, 2010 - Hard Money NYC

Global Technology and Innovation Partners (GTIP): Recreating Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia and Turkey

GTIP is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. GTIP team has co-founded or chaired 30+ co's and created $25B+ in value. GTIP was endorsed by H.Clinton April-27-2010. - May 06, 2010 - Newbury Ventures

PPM Studio’s Latest Release to Aid PRINCE 2 Practitioners & Enterprises in Taking Project and Portfolio Governance to a Better Maturity Level

PPM Studio enables PRINCE2 practitioners to elevate their IT & Project governance capabilities with a pre-configured PRINCE2 project management suite. - May 06, 2010 - PPM Studio

SkinDNA™ Scientists Uncover the Secrets to Great Skin, Within Your DNA

Today heralds a new era in personalized skin care with the launch of the SkinDNA™ Test – the world’s first comprehensive genetic skin profile test. According to Advanced Dermatology’s Dr Sarah Freilich, "SkinDNA is one of the most exciting, eyebrow-raising developments... - May 05, 2010 - SkinDNA

Finding Time, LLC Presents a Free Teleclass

Join Paula Eder, Finding Time Founder & Expert in her Finding Time EducationRich & HeartBased Interview Teleseries on Tuesday, May 4, from 7-8 pm Eastern Time as she interviews Entrepreneur Energy Coach & Founder of Body Brilliance Krista Hearty about: “A Secret Brilliance: How to... - May 03, 2010 - Finding Time

Free Online Seminar Series Sponsored by LeanGreenMama International Gives Moms Coast to Coast Advice to Help Them End Overwhelm and Reach Important Life Goals

The ThriveMom! Telesummit, a virtual teleseminar event beginning May 3, will help busy moms de-stress and pursue their goals so that they can feel more fulfilled. The first-ever telesummit for moms only, ThriveMom! registration is free. - April 30, 2010 - LeanGreenMama International

Clark Hatch: Fitness Ambassador to Asia

In his new autobiography, successful fitness entrepreneur Clark Hatch tells how he expanded his first Tokyo gym into more than 120 state-of-the-art fitness centers in 14 Asian countries and around the world. - April 30, 2010 - Clark Hatch International

The Kanga Group Bounds Into BRW Top 100 Fast Starter List

The Kanga Group is a BRW 2010 Fast Starter. The leading promotional merchandise company provides branded marketing solutions for corporate organisations and has experienced consistent growth since its inception in 2005. The Kanga Group has experienced a year of strong growth despite the recent economic downturn and is tracking at 50% percent growth for the 2009/10 financial year after recording 100% percent growth for 08/09. - April 30, 2010 - The Kanga Group