Small Business Services News
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Novice and Struggling Entrepreneurs Replace Fear with Focus
SmallBizBreak.com Simplifies the Small Business Process. - May 08, 2010 - Small Biz Break
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
Magic Logix Launches MLAgents.com to Promote New Business Opportunity for Consultants
Magic Logix Launched a new website called ML Agents in order to promote their latest business opportunity for internet consultants. - April 30, 2010 - Magic Logix
ActionCOACH Founder Brad Sugars Brings His “Business is Booming” Tour to Denver on April 29
Brad Sugars, founder and chairman of ActionCOACH, presents innovative free workshop for Denver-area business owners. - April 28, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Comics Releases "Vatican Assassin" 2
The Second Issue of the Science Fiction Comic Book Adventure by Mike Luoma and Cristian Navarro comes out this Wednesday, April 28th. - April 27, 2010 - Michael Luoma
Company Searching for Candidates to Give Their Business to
Creations is giving away their business to qualified candidates interested in giving of their time and talents. - April 27, 2010 - Creations
Snap Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening in Smithtown, NY on May 1st Starting at 10am
Fast, convenient, affordable health club offers limited-time free-enrollment offer - April 26, 2010 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
Rogue CFO Expands Services to Help Early Stage Entrepreneurs Acquire Funding
Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin has expanded his services to include “business plan reviews” in order to help entrepreneurs and small businesses have investor ready materials when acquiring capital. - April 26, 2010 - Rogue CFO Consulting
Volcanic Ash Cloud Has Silver Lining for Entrepreneurs
Website owner looks to take advantage of volcanic ash cloud situation, according to business sales website BusinessesForSale.com. - April 24, 2010 - BusinessesForSale.com
Lorac Virtual Solutions Announces Carol Ann Quibell’s Successful Completion of the Social Marketing Specialist 2010 Edition Certification at VAClassroom
With advanced and updated Social Marketing skills, tools and strategies, Lorac Virtual Solutions is now better equipped to guide their clients through the rapidly evolving Social Media landscape and can lead them to the fastest path to success. - April 23, 2010 - Lorac Virtual Solutions
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
MyLLC.com, Inc to Exhibit at the 2010 ShowBiz Expo® in Los Angeles
This five-star event brings everyone in show business together under one roof, returns Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25 to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Whether you are a producer, studio executive, director, musician, filmmaker, performer, designer, writer, stage manager, or anyone... - April 22, 2010 - MyLLC.com
A Unique Inspirational LinkedIn Group: Spring Magic Life Society
“Spring Magic Life - The Society for Love, Wisdom and Happiness,” a recently created LinkedIn international group (owner website: www.SpringMagicLife.com), focuses on supporting professional people to live an ideal quality life with balance, fulfillment, happiness and magic life experience. - April 22, 2010 - SpringMagicLife.com
Amoskeag Business Incubator Adds Technical Expertise to Advisory Committee
The Amoskeag Business Incubator (ABI) is pleased to announce an expansion of the organization’s Business Support Committee, an advisory panel made up of individuals who generously share their time and expertise with businesses located in the ABI. Dr. Mihaela Sabin, CIS Program Coordinator and... - April 22, 2010 - abi Innovation Hub
Free ActionCOACH Selling Skills Seminar Sponsored by Webster Bank
"Selling is really helping others to buy” is the title of a seminar conducted by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, and funded and sponsored by Webster Bank. The event will be held Tuesday, May 4, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the... - April 22, 2010 - ActionCOACH of CT
Kidpreneurs Wins Gold
Serial entrepreneurs and constant advocates for the fostering of intelligent young minds, the Toren brothers have done something unique with "Kidpreneurs," by outlining the basic tools and strategies adults use to groom their businesses in a simple, straightforward manner that will allow any child to easily understand. - April 21, 2010 - Matthew Toren and Adam Toren
Aliph Launches "Jawbone Stimulus Funny Video Contest" with $10,000 Grand Prize
Aliph™ – maker of the market-leading Jawbone® Bluetooth® headset and inventor of NoiseAssassin®, the world’s first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology – today launched its first user-generated video campaign, the “Jawbone Stimulus Funny... - April 21, 2010 - Aliph (maker of the Jawbone)
American Rug Pad Launches New Marketing Strategy
Rug pad manufacturer, American Rug Pad launches a new marketing strategy to sell direct to the consumer via the internet. Owner Rick Joseph has decided that the time has come to bring a better rug pad experience to the consumer by offering his proven product at the lowest price. "The internet has now changed the dynamics of business as usual," says owner Rick Joseph. "Now it is time for our company to change and offer the consumer a more convenient and better value shopping experience." - April 21, 2010 - American Rug Pad
Mobile Fax by Popfax.com
Popfax.com presents a new web solution for sending and receiving faxes using mobile devices and PDAs. - April 21, 2010 - Popesco
Rachael Gavoni Pres. of Scoop It Ice Cream Shops Opens New Location
Scoop It is a Miami, FL based ice cream company with 45 locations in ten states. - April 21, 2010 - Scoop It, Inc
New Book Helps Companies Find "Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements"
"Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements," by Linda Eve Diamond (Hollywood, FL) and Harriet Diamond (Atlantic City, NJ), is the latest in McGraw-Hill's "Perfect Phrases" series, offering hundreds of phrases for company announcements that stand out among the millions of messages that pass by our eyes each day. These company announcements are perfect for businesses large and small, and the book includes a special chapter for non-profits. - April 20, 2010 - Linda Eve Diamond, Ink
Advantis International Announces Innovative Global Barter Program to Help Companies Increase Sales and Reduce Expenses
Newly launched barter finance program provides a new way to grow your business. - April 19, 2010 - Advantis International Inc.
Brighton Leadership Group Principals Obtain Advanced Change Management Certification
Donna Brighton, President and Founder of Brighton Leadership Group, LLC. in Chicago, IL, along with Scott Beilke, the Brighton Leadership Group Managing Director, have completed Prosci's Inaugural Advanced Change Management Certification Program. The program, taught by Prosci CEO and founder Jeff... - April 17, 2010 - Brighton Leadership Group
Competition Solicits Business Plans for Boomer-Focused Ventures
Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business and Mary Furlong & Associates are soliciting business plans for the seventh annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit and Business Plan Competition, taking place at Santa Clara University on June 15—16, 2010. The summit features... - April 17, 2010 - Mary Furlong and Associates
Linda M. O'Rourke a Local CPA Earns Exclusive “Accredited in Business Valuation” (ABV) Credential as Valuation Expert
Linda M. O’Rourke, a CPA valuation expert and principal of O’Rourke and Associates located in Clearwater, FL has recently been awarded the ABV Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The ABV Credential, established in 1998 by the AICPA, is granted... - April 16, 2010 - O'Rourke and Associates
BareTrax Pro SEO Marketing Software Adds 50th Client
Since its inception in November, 2009, BareTrax Pro search engine positioning software has been adding clients every month. Stark Logic, creator of BareTrax, is proud to announce that it has added its 50th web site to the software for online tracking and search engine marketing. - April 16, 2010 - Stark Logic
MyCorporation Goes Free and is Offering Free Incorporations and LLCs
“There is no such thing as a good tax,” Winston Churchill once said. However, there are ways to reduce tax liability for small businesses. As tax date comes to a close, the question of whether someone can save money next year by incorporating is weighing on many business owners minds. - April 16, 2010 - MyCorporation
Nutricap Labs to Host Free GMP Webinar for Dietary Supplement Retailers
Leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer to lead presentation on how the final phase of integrating the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practice rule for dietary supplements could impact the current state of the dietary supplement manufacturing industry. - April 15, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Top South Florida Chef is Back
Former chef of Mario the Baker, Mario’s of Boca and Mario’s East returns with Henry’s Brick Oven Pizza in West Palm Beach. - April 14, 2010 - Henry's Brick Oven Pizza
Comfort Zone Laboratories Introduces Therapeutic Bubble Wave Device That Combats Dry Eye Syndrome with Proven Efficiency
It has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye syndrome have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. Blepharitis is a chronic disease for which there is no cure and requires long-term treatment to keep it under control. - April 14, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner to Help with Upcoming Tax Changes
Investors in 2010 face several investment changes in estate planning, taxation and the new healthcare legislation. ClaroConnect.com offers a free, unbiased tool to find a financial advisor to plan for their financial future. - April 14, 2010 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, was recently named The Best of the Woodlands 2010 winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. The site, which averages over... - April 14, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize of 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge to be Announced April 16 by Keynote Speaker Duke Alumnus Aaron Patzer ‘02, Founder & CEO Mint.com
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge (DSC), the premiere entrepreneurship competition at Duke University, and the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN), announced today that Aaron Patzer, founder and CEO of Mint.com will be the keynote speaker for the Grand Finale Event on Friday, April 16, 2010. This event is the culmination of Duke’s year-long entrepreneurship competition that included a record 109 entries in the Elevator Pitch, Executive Summary, and Investor Pitch Competitions. - April 14, 2010 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
Work at Home Jobs.org Serves Up 100,000th Work from Home Job to Become the World’s Largest Work at Home Job Search Engine
Work At Home Jobs.org became the largest work from home job search engine today when they officially served up their 100,000th work at home job. With over 1,000 new freelance jobs added every day from around the web, Work At Home Jobs.org aims to lower unemployment by connecting those in need of work with those in need of talent. - April 12, 2010 - Work At Home Jobs
Sister Entrepreneurs Create New Fashion Line with a Musical Influence
New York based teen sisters Rocky & Roxy started a Music inspired clothing line for women. Two years later the sisters are launching there Spring 2010 line in a new web store (May 2010) and will debut there garments for the first time at a physical store in New Your City. - April 11, 2010 - MusicaWear Clothing
Capital’s Indoor Flea Market of Santa Fe, NM Announces New Vendor Rates; Reduced Rates Give More Individuals the Opportunity to Sell New and Used Goods in an Indoor Venue
Capital’s Indoor Flea Market of Santa Fe, NM, has instituted a new reduced rate schedule for vendors and individual sellers. The revised fee is $15 per exhibit day for each 10x10 area when reserving with a 6-month contract. Day-to-day rates have also been reduced to $20 per day. For a nominal fee, vendors can leave their goods in a secure environment from week to week. Capital’s Indoor Flea Market is located at 2869 Trades West Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507. - April 10, 2010 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
New ActionCOACH Program Targets Business Success
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is conducting Sounding Board, a unique, new small business strategies, advisory and networking group to help small business people and professionals grow and increase profitability. It will meet Tuesday, April... - April 08, 2010 - ActionCOACH of CT
Expert Sheri Fisher Joins Therapy in Transition as Small Business PR and Marketing Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Sheri Fisher on board as the organization’s Small Business PR and Marketing Coach. - April 07, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC