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PcPools Selling New “Ultra-Lite Solid” Safety Pool Cover Material
PcPools to Sell New “Ultra-Lite Solid” Safety Pool Cover Material with 15 Year Warranty - September 03, 2009 - PcPools
Highest Wind Scores Speed Venture Summit™ Invitation
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Highest Wind, a developer of breakthrough wind-energy systems based in Newmarket, New Hampshire, seeks to soar beyond that launch as one of the first companies selected to... - September 03, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
HEI Resources East OMG Joint Venture Obtains Summary Judgment in $2.7 Million Oil and Gas Dispute
A federal judge in Laredo, Texas, has ordered S. Lavon Evans Jr. to pay at least $2.7 million to the HEI Resources East OMG Joint Venture in connection with a failed oil and gas deal. - September 02, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Haunted House in the Sacramento Area, Callson Manor
A haunted House in the Sacramento area, Callson Manor covers over 55,000 sq. ft. at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. www.sacramentohauntedhouse.com. The doors open Oct. 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-31st. - September 02, 2009 - Callson Manor Haunted House
New KonaKart eCommerce Software Release
Coming at the end of a quarter of record growth, DS Data Systems is proud to announce the release of v4.1.0.0 of its increasingly popular KonaKart eCommerce software. - September 02, 2009 - DS Data Systems UK
Self Storage Experts Provide Key Financial Strategies and Blog About the Business on SelfStorageGuide.com
Offering sage advice generated from years of experience in the business, three industry experts are currently featured on SelfStorageGuide.com addressing: • Who can get financing now? • How you must respond to the economic challenges of today, and • Offering “Tricks of the Trade” in the editor’s ongoing blog. - August 31, 2009 - SelfStorageGuide.com
Employee Referral Programs Don't Work
There is a mountain of global research that suggests employee referral programs are the best way to find great staff, lower the cost and time to hire and deliver high performing people who stay longer. So why is it that so many companies in Australia have experienced poor results from their employee referral program and often shelved it all together? - August 31, 2009 - Peerlo
Ethos 360 Retained by Showbizzle.com for Investment Round and Investor Relations
Showbizzle.com CEO, Charles Rosin, is excited to announce that they have retained Ethos 360 to offer business consulting, investor relations and capital sourcing services. - August 29, 2009 - Ethos 360
Dadnab Wins 2009 Greater Austin Business Award
Dadnab won the Take on Traffic award in in the small business category at the 2009 Greater Austin Business Awards. The award honors businesses that reduce traffic and vehicle miles traveled. Each year, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce awards small, medium, large businesses and non-profit... - August 29, 2009 - Dadnab
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
Troubling Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Data Points to Wrongful Foreclosures
According to the website www.documentaudit.org and MitiGroup, the latest forensic mortgage loan audit data for mortgage loans referred to the company is even worse than expected. Documentaudit.org said it is providing forensic mortgage loan document audits to check for violation of federal lending laws like TILA, RESPA, HOEPA, and excessively high debt to income ratios, income discrepancies, and other areas fraught with inconsistencies. - August 28, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Generational Equity Named to the 2009 Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - Ryan Binkley President
Inc. Magazine awarded middle market mergers & acquisitions leader Generational Equity the rank of #195 in its 2009 'Inc. 500' list. Lead by Ryan Binkley, Generational Equity has received numerous industry awards and rankings for its 2009 accomplishments. - August 28, 2009 - Generational Equity
Opportunity for Businesses to Help Children's Charity
Businesses ordering holiday and/or greeting cards can now help a children’s charity at the same time. Cards for Causes will donate 20% of the cost of their greeting cards to the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit that provides programs for critically ill children and their families. Just go to: www.cardsforcauses.com, click “Select a Cause” and under Health, choose: Casey Cares Foundation. - August 28, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Ar Cash Flow Introduces Debt - Free Cash Resource to Upper Hunter Valley Winery
AR Cash Flow is successfully helping small businesses discover creative financing that does not involve going through lengthy bank procedures or sacrificing ownership each time they need cash. Their latest success is with Yarraman Estate Wines in Upper Hunter Valley, which is pleased to have... - August 27, 2009 - AR Cash Flow
Simplifast Grows in Texas at Central Market
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage containing everything necessary to sustain a proper fast/cleanse, is now available in all eight Central Market stores in Texas. Simplifast is packaged in 16-ounce bottles and comes in three delicious flavors including Lemon, Strawberry and... - August 27, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Solar Maid Makes Big Impact on Solar Industry
The Solar Maid Company has become one of the most recognized brands in the solar industry after less then two years in operation because of their tremendous marketing efforts. - August 27, 2009 - The Solar Maid Company
ActionCOACH Business Success Seminar to Benefit Cardinal Shehan Center
"Ways to Grow Your Business Now” is the topic of an ActionCOACH of Connecticut seminar set for Wednesday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Marriott in Trumbull, with all net proceeds going to the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport. The cost of attending the meeting is... - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Alkaway Releases Self Serve Alkaline Ionized Water Dispenser
Alkaway, formerly Ion Life, worldwide distributors of the EmcoTech Jupiter range of water ionizers, has released the Alkaway self serve dispensing system for alkaline ionized water. Alkaline Ionized water is booming in the US with over 100,000 domestic units sold, mostly through MLM channels. The... - August 26, 2009 - AlkaWay
Radio and Teleseminar Guest Interviews Can be a Valuable Tool in Growing Your Business
Lorraine Cohen of Powerfull Living has released a report and teleseminar offering tips and insider secrets that she has used, taught others and mastered over the years as both a popular interviewer and guest, "Using Radio and Teleseminar Guest Interviews – Are they Worthwhile?" - August 26, 2009 - Powerfill Living
Orchard Growth Reports Significant Attitude Shift Amongst Entrepreneurs, Indicating New Optimism for SMEs in 2010
Orchard Growth, providers of flexible finance directors, reports a significant increase in optimism amongst entrepreneurial small business owners, indicating the anticipation of an end to the recession. - August 26, 2009 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
LawProspector Now Delivers Its Highly Sought After Litigation Intelligence Data Directly to Salesforce.com Accounts
With its new LawProspector Direct Feature, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available to Salesforce.com Accounts Worldwide. - August 25, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC
StartupWiz.biz Offers Free Live Online Startup Clinics
StartupWiz, an online training center for startup and entrepreneurs, now offers free online problem‐solving clinics for entrepreneurs at all levels. - August 25, 2009 - StartupWiz
eBoss Predicts Troubled Times for Large Vendors
Recent reports in online media, giving voice to large software companies, appear to suggest that the Owner/Manager software vendors might face difficult times. According to them, cashflow issues, falling revenues, and falling bank support appear to paint a worrying picture of owner/managed small... - August 24, 2009 - eBoss Online Recruitment Solutions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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