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Mompreneur Helps Fellow Moms Break Free
Calgary Mompreneur and owner of One Tiny Suitcase, Stacey Corbett writes a monthly column in Birth of a Mother magazine to help other moms find the balance between a career and motherhood. - August 24, 2009 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Harvey Software's CPS™ Shipping Software Users Shipping More, Showing Early Signs of Economic Recovery
Harvey Software, Inc. announced that users of its CPS shipping software are now shipping more packages this year as compared to last and seem to be on the road to economic business recovery. - August 22, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
ActionCOACH Offers Free Success Webinar CashFlowCLUB
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, is beginning a webinar series aimed at helping business people increase their leadership skills without leaving the office. Join them for a Free webinar on Sept 2nd titled "Want More Clients? Stop Selling Now." - August 21, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Super-Phone Users Can Now Connect with Facebook for More Effective Branding and Communications
Super-Phone, a service of Super Technologies, Inc., today announced its successful integration with the Facebook application. The combination enables Super-Phone SMB and consumer users to connect inexpensive voice service with social media and networking to make calls from Facebook with the... - August 21, 2009 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Business Growth Workshop Announced
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, is conducting its quarterly GrowthCLUB Workshop for business owners, executives and professionals Friday, September 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main Street, Stratford. The... - August 21, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Southwest Florida Businesses Complete Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it has graduated 13 Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs from the nationally recognized business growth program, The FastTrac™ Growth Venture. The 10-week national initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation was... - August 21, 2009 - FastTrac
Beautorium.com Features Exclusive Interview with Trilogy Founder Sarah Gibbs
Beautorium, the online marketplace for the planet's premier collection of natural and organic beauty care, features an exclusive interview with Sarah Gibbs, Trilogy founder and co-director. In the interview, Gibbs discusses how she and her sister Catherine de Groot combined their commitment to... - August 20, 2009 - Beautorium
Family of Four Dines for Under $20, Including Tax at TJ’s Pizza Buffet – All-You-Can-Eat for One Low Price
In Clovis, CA, a Tj's Pizza Buffet opened on August 17, 2009. It is all-you-can-eat for a low buffet price of $6.99. Soup, Salad Bar, Breadsticks, Mac & Cheese, Pizza, Desserts, & Ice Cream. Clovis High Schools and Fresno State are prominent in the decor, as the restaurant promotes community, fun, and family. "Where family, friends, and food come together." - August 20, 2009 - Tj's Pizza Buffet
Ever Dreamt of Quitting Your Job and Following Your Dreams? Free Ebook Points the Way.
A new ebook, Quit Your Day Job, demonstrates that it is possible to make a living while doing what you love. The 24-page ebook is available for free download at www.aliventures.com/quit-your-day-job. It details three different routes to a job-free income, and includes quotes from self-employed professionals who left “soul-sucking” jobs to pursue their true interests. - August 19, 2009 - Aliventures
Ethos 360 Secures Investor Presentation at The Ritz Group for Global Synergys Inc.
Cleantech innovator, Global Synergys, attending elite investor conference in Atlanta on September 3rd. - August 18, 2009 - Ethos 360
Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
TopTenScores.com Enlists Ethos 360 for Investment Round
Ethos 360 is excited to announce that they have been retained by TopTenScores.com CEO, Kirill Tchourioukanov, to offer their expert services in raising capital. - August 17, 2009 - Ethos 360
Bonus Building Care in Dallas Participates in the Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards
Bonus Building Care Master Franchise Office in Dallas, Texas recently participated in the 2009 Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards. - August 16, 2009 - Bonus Building Care
7 Promotions Wishes Their Summer Interns Good Luck
7 Promotions, Inc. hired four interns this summer. This upcoming Monday will conclude all summer internships for the company. 7 Promotions summer interns included: Alia Pyros, Ashley Krooks, Garrett Bewkes, and Kevin Reilly. - August 15, 2009 - 7 Promotions, Inc.
D&M Equipment Company of Chicago to Host Midwest Dexter Laundry Open House and Trade Show
Held Thursday, September 24th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., this event will celebrate the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with product displays, service and industry seminars, special one-day pricing and more. - August 15, 2009 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
OtterBox Rewards College-Bound Student with Entrepreneurial Scholarship
With a dream to someday own his own snowboard shop, Nick Fasano, recipient of the OtterBox Entrepreneurial Scholarship, is ready to expand his business knowledge at the University of Colorado in Boulder this fall. “I was a little worried when I got called down to the office,” said... - August 15, 2009 - OtterBox
KPMG Selects Voices.com as Innovative Company on Annual PICK 20 List
Voices.com was identified for its innovative spirit and excellence on Backbone Magazine and KPGM's Annual PICK 20 List. - August 15, 2009 - Voices.com
Borealis Ventures Backs Speed Venture Summit™
Borealis Ventures, the leading early stage venture capital investor in New England, has signed on to support the Speed Venture Summit™ 2009, according to today’s announcement from the NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center. SVS is the premier... - August 14, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks at FastTrac™ Entrepreneurial Program
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is pleased to announce that Tim Cartwright, President of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) in Southwest Florida, was the guest speaker for the FastTrac™ Entrepreneurial Program on August 10, 2009 in Estero, Florida. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture... - August 14, 2009 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Internationally Acclaimed Celebrities Lead Support for Future of Music Institution
Internationally acclaimed celebrities including Michael Flatley, The Pogues, Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Ash, Brian Kennedy, Sir James & Lady Galway, sportsman Wayne McCullough and multi-millionaire entrepreneur Bill Wolsey, have today come together to lead in supporting the future of... - August 13, 2009 - Francis McPeake School of Music Ltd
Branden Saunders is Getting Financial Education from Carbon Copy Pro- This is a Real-Life Business School
Branden believed he was worth more in his everyday job. He despised the idea of failing to support his family's lifestyle. He turned to Carbon Copy Pro because of their Mentors and Coaches. Branden states "I have someone believing in me, I don't have to struggle or be frustrated anymore." - August 13, 2009 - Branden D. Saunders
Nutricap Labs Named to 2009 Inc. 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2009 Inc. 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 13, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Family Pride Jewelry - When You Have Someone Special to Boast About
Imagine the pride of a parent or grandparent whose son, daughter or grandchild is a doctor, lawyer, teacher or hero. You want the world to know how proud you are but exactly how do you tell your story? A new personalized fashion accessory line, Family Pride Jewelry, enables all family members to... - August 13, 2009 - Family Pride Jewelry LLC
First Online Estimated Tax Solution Goes Live in September
Easy Estimated Taxes, the first comprehensive online solution for estimated tax payers, will debut next month, just in time for the 10 million people who will have a quarterly tax payment due on September 15. Until now, these individuals had to mail checks and estimated tax forms to the... - August 13, 2009 - Easy Estimated Taxes
Trio of Mom Entrepreneurs Offer Get-It-Done Workshops
Enter the Mom: Grow Your Business Workshop Series. The three “mompreneurs” decided to start a series of workshops ideal for moms in business. - August 13, 2009 - The Mom Biz Coach at Take Aim Coaching, LLC.
RushFiling.com Leading the Way in Business Organization
California based company RushFiling.com has introduced online consultancy to help people register business names for their companies. The company’s experts provide advice and assistance online to clients who want to register a fresh company, make a business name change, or register a fictitious name or DBA for the business. - August 13, 2009 - RushFiling, Inc.
Groundbreaking Online Wedding Software Sets a New Standard
Announcing the arrival of My Wedding Workbook, the next-generation online wedding planner that finally gives the do-it-yourself bride all the tools she needs in one place to organize all her wedding details. After a successful beta launch that saw more than 7,000 brides sign up, My Wedding Workbook is set to offer brides a fully integrated and comprehensive set of planning tools not quite like anything else available. - August 12, 2009 - My Wedding Workbook Online Wedding Planner
TheDBStore.com Partners with DRAFT Magazine to Offer Exclusive Savings
Premium home bar supplies at reduced savings satisfies Draft Magazine subscribers - August 12, 2009 - TheDBStore.com
Gleedo Web Site Launches Today
Gleedo™, the first ever comprehensive livesharing application, today announced the launch of its new web site at www.gleedo.com. Gleedo is free software that layers live social networking capabilities over users’ favorite Internet sites, online videos and personal media. For example,... - August 12, 2009 - Gleedo
Bash Foo Announces the Why Buy Ohio Campaign
Bash Foo Social Media announces a new media campaign enabling small independent Ohio businesses to build affordable web blog sites as well as join a search engine optimized business directory that will both educate and inform Ohio consumers to spend their dollars locally. - August 12, 2009 - Bash Foo Social Media
Find Out What the 10 Secrets to Successful Outsourcing Are. Join Jody Gabourie and Kathy Goughenour on a Free Teleseminar.
Join Jody Gabourie, Marketing Plan Queen, and special guest Kathy Goughenour for a free teleseminar and find out how to find, hire and work with a Virtual Assistant to make life easier and get more success, more quickly. - August 12, 2009 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
MoneyTree YES Challenge “BIG PITCH” Event
Turning Young Aspiring Entrepreneurs’ Dreams into Reality... - August 12, 2009 - MoneyTree
LogoInn Announces Custom Logo & Web Design Bundle Deal in Just $299
LogoInn™, a leading logo and website design company has recently launched its special Bundle Deal Package for $299. For small to medium sized businesses online, it is a complete branding solution at a price which is affordable. - August 12, 2009 - Logo Inn
Television Production Company, LYONS Entertainment is in Development for a New Reality Show - The Ultimate Body
A new reality television series is currently in development by LYONS Entertainment, producers, in association with Hog Heaven Productions, of the syndicated television series “Hog Heaven.” - August 11, 2009 - Lyons Entertainment
Laid Off Tampa Resident Turns Entrepreneur and Wins $26K from Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest
Mike Mayo will be honored as the 2009 Tampa Jumpstart contest winner at a reception on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in Tampa, where he will formally meet the contributors of over $26K in pro bono start up services. After being laid off in May, 2009, he is starting his own company, Golden Vision Photography, a mobile pet studio that will provide exceptional pet photos while also working to educate the community about therapy dogs. - August 11, 2009 - Heidelberg PR
Free ‘Small Business Owners’ Group at the Center of Human Growth and Business Insights in Mechanicsburg, PA
This free continuous workshop is about ways to be creative in business practices and family-work constrains. - August 10, 2009 - Dr. Joseph Abraham
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Chair Accessory to Industry
Lawrence E., a Pennsylvania-based inventor, has designated South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com as the exclusive marketing representative for his All Terrain Chair concept for the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to make sitting on any surface a much... - August 10, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Experiment Accidentally Produces Profit for Evolution Media
Evolution Media's social networking-cum-blog, SurviveUnemployment.com has begun to strike a nerve as the economy continues to falter. A site intended as nothing more than an SEO and Internet marketing experiment catches on and produces unintended but welcome profits. - August 09, 2009 - Evolution Media
NewProductHelp.com at the Forefront of Marketing Efforts for New Bathroom Invention
A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers, the Toilet Target boasts a unique design that provides children who are in the midst of toilet training with an effective method of improving their accuracy when performing certain bathroom functions. The Toilet Target... - August 09, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Baby Invention to Industry
Darrin W., a Georgia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his EZ Roller Stroller invention to industry. An innovative and effective new product sure to catch the eye of millions of parents worldwide, the EZ Roller Stroller boasts a... - August 09, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Furniture Accessory to Industry
Dean and Bonnie B., a California-based inventor couple, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Chair Caddy invention to industry. A simple yet highly effective new product designed for all who have endured the cumbersome task of transporting... - August 09, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Financial Planning and Strategy Workshop by Robert H. Hacker FIU’s Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center Hosts 2nd Boot Camp Session in Summer Series
Florida International University's Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center hosts a 2nd full-day Summer workshop on Financial Strategy led by finance expert and adjunct professor, Robert H. Hacker. This workshop is geared toward teaching South Florida entrepreneurs the “most effective tools for understanding their business’ growth potential." - August 09, 2009 - Florida International University Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center
Growth Capital Targeted for Business
The Speed Venture Summit™ announced today that it has opened its doors for applications from New England’s hottest companies, according to the New Hampshire High Technology Council and the NH Small Business Development Center. The Speed Venture Summit™ is tailor-made for you,... - August 08, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute, Speaks on Entrepreneurship at the Charlotte, NC Business and Innovation Growth Council
Today, Terry Thorson Cox, president of the Business Innovation and Growth Council (BIG), announced that Dr. Yaron Brook, executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute will address members and guests of the BIG Council in Charlotte on August 14, 2009, as part of a review and discussion of the Ayn... - August 08, 2009 - Business Innovation and Growth Council
NewProductHelp.com Excited About Opportunity to Represent New Pet Invention to Industry
Nancy L., Arizona resident and inventor, has tabbed South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Pet Friendly Bedding concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to pet owners everywhere, the Pet Friendly... - August 08, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative for New Fishing Invention
Wisconsin-based inventor Gerald G. has designated South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Ice Fishing Box concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product targeted at the many ice fishermen around the globe, the Ice Fishing Box... - August 08, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Cooking Accessory to Industry
Florida resident and inventor Hank G. has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader to represent his innovative Sub-Erator concept to industry for the next 2 years. An innovative and handy new product sure to appeal to all who work in the food industry, the Sub-Erator boasts a unique... - August 08, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance
Peace Love World is a featured designer on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. In early July, contestant and Miami resident Jeanine Mason chose the Miami-based clothing brand, created and designed by Alina Villasante, as her designer of choice for the show. Peace Love World designer Alina... - August 07, 2009 - Peace Love World, LLC
Families Can Curb "Back to School" Expenses at Rapid Refill Ink
Exchange empty cartridges for environmentally-friendly refilled cartridges: save time and money. - August 07, 2009 - Rapid Refill Ink of Tampa
Do Networking Events Really Need to be so Boring?
This was the thought going through the head of business growth and marketing expert Patrick Powers after being to yet another disappointing networking event. He decided to do some research on what entrepreneurs want from networking and based on his findings he has now launched his own event called: Entrepreneurs Night Out. - August 07, 2009 - Patrick Powers Int.