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Handyman Matters Introduces National Scholarship
Dedicated to Those Committed to Practicing a Skilled Trade as a Career - February 27, 2009 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Alba Henderson, owner of, Alba Henderson i-Virtual Assist, announced today that she is the recipient of the VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. The VAccolade Award not only recognizes participation at VAnetworking, the world’s largest member-based Virtual Assistant networking association... - February 27, 2009 - Alba Henderson i-Virtual Assist
The Garden Island of Kauai's First E-Commerce Superstore is Launched and Will Become Hawaii's Jewelry & Gift Portal for Hawaii Businesses and Hawaii Visitors
A team of entrepreneurs have created and launched HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com, “The World’s Hawaiian Jewelry And Gift Superstore” from the remote Garden Island of Kauai, in an effort to increase the level of awareness of Hawaiian culture and consumption of Hawaiian products during... - February 26, 2009 - HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com
Idea Café Doubles Gratis Period for Online Biz Profiles
As a sign of solidarity with its fellow entrepreneurs in time of economic downturn, Idea Cafe (http://www.ideacafe.com), an online small business community web site, extended the free online period for its business profile directory from 45 to 90 days. Small business owners who sign up with the... - February 26, 2009 - DevStart, Inc.
Successful Virtual Assistant Launches Interactive Blog to Help Industry Newbies
Candy Beauchamp, a well-recognized member of the Virtual Assistance industry, launches a new video blog to give aspiring VAs the chance to have their burning questions about the industry answered by a seasoned pro. - February 26, 2009 - OffAssist
Making-a-Dream Announces the Introduction of a Different Kind of Business Planning
Agile Business Creation (ABC) is a different approach to planning a business. Based upon the iterative planning techniques developed in the software Industry ABC is designed to aid a start-up to begin to deliver value to their customers, while developing and refining the product/service or offering... - February 26, 2009 - Making-A-DREAM
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Domain Investment Company Launches “the Exclusive Forum” at XF.com for Top Domain Portfolio Holders
XF.com Investments is pleased to announce the launching of the most exclusive domain forum on the Internet. Found at XF.com, “the Exclusive Forum” already has representation from top domain investment companies across the globe. Corporations such as Reinvent.com, Directi.com, NetraCorp LLC., BPHG Media and Fabulous.com are charter members of this unique group of web developers. - February 25, 2009 - XF.com
Networked Online Alternative to Business Plan Reporting is Launched, Speeds Funding Process
Unismart Capital Software Inc. has launched Funding Roadmap™, the first fully compliant online business plan and due diligence reporting platform for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This revolutionary software is for those individuals and companies that are looking for easy to use... - February 21, 2009 - Unismart Capital Software, Inc.
BetterTrades Joins SANG A-Listers to Offer Conference Attendees Powerful Entrepreneurial Opportunity
BetterTrades™, the #1 stock market education company in North America, announced today that it is collaborating with SANG (Speakers & Authors Networking Group) for its second annual SANG conference, to be held February 23-25, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to BetterTrades veteran... - February 20, 2009 - BetterTrades
Internet Marketing Firm Helps Small Businesses Get a Jumpstart
With reports about the recession and job layoffs nationwide a daily occurrence, some of the most hopeful news about the economy lies in the small business arena. Many unemployed workers have decided to start their own businesses after the most recent downturn. Ebiz Marketing was designed to assist... - February 20, 2009 - Ebiz Advertising
Free Teleseminar on 5 Ways to Get Clients Now--Without Cutting Your Prices
Free teleseminar will offer entrepreneurs, small business owners and solo professionals fact-acting strategies for bringing in new business. - February 20, 2009 - Compelling Communications, LLC
BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience Event at the 2009 Conscious Life Expo Draws Standing Room Only
The BrandU Conscious Entrepreneur Experience at the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo was standing room only this past weekend with its unconventional conscious business workshop. Produced and instructed by conscious business experts and co-creators of BrandU, Kim Castle and W, Vito Montone, the event featured a stand up comedy act, live music, and a TV talk show format of candid interviews with multi-million dollar entrepreneurs Joe Sugarman, Marcia Miller and Spike Humer. Visit www.BrandU.com. - February 19, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
HometownTimes.com Joins International Franchise Association
Online Publisher of National Network of 500-Plus News Web Sites Provides Up to 10,000 Jobs and Additional Incentive to U.S. Veterans. - February 19, 2009 - HometownTimes.com
Jody Gabourie, the Small Business Marketing Coach is Offering a Free Teleseminar to Small Businesses Called "the Formula for Prosperity and Simplicity"
Join Jody Gabourie, The Small Business Marketing Coach, and special guest Jan Marie Dore for a free teleseminar for small businesses and find out what the formula is for adding more money and more freedom to your business. - February 18, 2009 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
City of Raleigh Proclaims Feb. 16 Biotechnology Day in Honor of CED’s Biotech 2009
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the City of Raleigh has issued a proclamation dedicating Monday,... - February 18, 2009 - CED
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by International MBA Students from Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya. - February 17, 2009 - MoneyTree
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by Institutions of Higher Learning
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Taylor's College and Open University Malaysia. - February 16, 2009 - MoneyTree
Waste Consulting Businesses Cashes in on Trash, Brushes Off the Woes of Wall Street
EWS affiliates working across the United States have easily avoided the influence of the economy and enables business to continue operating without cutting jobs or slowing down—strengthening business to help cope with an economy that is all but easy to work with. “EWS is a recession-proof business,” enabling affiliates to see their profits soar despite an economy that only seems to be getting worse. - February 15, 2009 - Environmental Waste Solutions
Life After Corporate: Series Explores Secrets to Small Business Success – and Provides Donation to KIVA
Amid the bad economic news dominating the media and the public psyche, two entrepreneurs from Canada and the United States have teamed up to spread the message that some small businesses are thriving. - February 15, 2009 - Make It Count Communications
CED Releases Podcast on the State of Biotechnology in North Carolina
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing the current state of... - February 15, 2009 - CED
SME Not Always Getting Vital Funds from Banks
SME are not always getting the vital business funds they need despite the banks being bailed out. - February 15, 2009 - 4little1s.com
Emerio Names Vice President for USA
Singapore based Emerio, a premier provider of IT Services and Consulting has named Mr. Sunil Kanojia as the Vice President of their US Subsidiary, Emerio Corp. As head of operations in the United States, Mr. Kanojia will be responsible for building the Emerio brand within the American continent. - February 14, 2009 - Emerio Corp.
Industry Leader EPVREPORTS.COM LLC Adds New Service to Current List of AVM and BPO Services
With real estate investment on the rise, EPVREPORTS.COM LLC demonstrates phenomenal growth in the investment sector of the real estate market. - February 14, 2009 - EPVREPORTS.COM LLC
Dr. Lorraine Cohen Introduces "Insider Tips to Shine as a Radio Guest," a 5-Week Teleclass Offering the Tools Needed to Position Yourself as an Expert Worldwide
For any entrepreneur, business owner, speaker, coach, author or consultant who is serious and ready to take their business to the next level, adding guest interviews is one of the best low or no-cost ways in gaining massive visibility to ideal markets. Lorraine Cohen teaches effective ways to shine as a radio guest. - February 13, 2009 - Powerfill Living
Solar and Wind Power Now Available for Every Home
AmericanHome provides affordable first-step wind and solar systems and applications that help customers build towards the ultimate goal of becoming energy independent. - February 13, 2009 - AmericanHome Wind and Solar
Anniversary Celebration for AVA Professional Support Services
Another successful year and personalized audio clips for their clients. - February 12, 2009 - AVA Professional Support Services
CAMIC Designs Announces It is Open to the Public
CAMIC designs offers its services to the public. - February 12, 2009 - CAMIC Designs
Century Laundry Schedules IA Dexter Laundry Equipment Service School
Century Laundry Distributing, is pleased to announce that it will host their central Iowa spring service school in Des Moines, IA on Tuesday, March 24th, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. - February 12, 2009 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience Event at the Conscious Life Expo Announces Marketing Genius Joe Sugarman to Guest Lineup
Marketing genius Joe Sugarman will be part of the multi-million dollar entrepreneur guest lineup at BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience at The Conscious Life Expo held Friday, February 13th from 1- 5pm at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Sugarman will join successful entrepreneurs Marcia Miller and Spike Humer in a TV talk show meets conscious business workshop instructed by BrandU™ co-creators Kim Castle and W. Vito Montone. Learn more at www.consciouslifeexpo.com. - February 11, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
Is 2009 the Year of the 1099? Expert Available to Speak on "Gig Economy"
Tina Brown at the Daily Beast dubbed it “the Gig Economy.” Suddenly, everyone is working piecemeal. Are part time jobs, consultancies and freelance projects the new norm? Veteran freelancer available to speak on "the Gig Economy." - February 11, 2009 - Allena Tapia
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Jeffrey Taylor Announces a New Book to Help Struggling Business Professionals
Jeffrey Taylor, founder of the Jeffrey Taylor Group, has published a new book which helps those affected by recent corporate layoffs. Recognizing that many business professionals have never had to go out and find work, Mr. Taylor takes difficult subject matters and brings them down to simple, easy-to-implement solutions. - February 09, 2009 - Jeffrey Taylor
Yougo Network and CASN Have Partnered
Yougo Network has partnered with CASN.biz to bring members more benefits. Both companies are building stronger relationships to bring their members the best services. - February 09, 2009 - YOUGO network
Financial Health Expert Says Pass Your Own Stimulus Package
Financial health expert Simone Craig says, "Pass your own stimulus package in your home." Assess your personal financial situation during this time of international financial crisis, work with your family and creditors to set realistic financial goals and make a plan to improve it. Face the emotional aspect of financial crisis. - February 08, 2009 - Financial Health Solutions
Revealed: Top 3 Business Trends Vital for Staying Competitive, Profitable in 2009 and Beyond
To help microenterprises, solo professionals and all-sized companies stay smart, strategic, and competitive in these uncertain economic times, social marketing firm Epiphanies, Inc. revealed three top trends they believe will have the biggest impact on businesses and bottom lines in... - February 08, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months
The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute
Model Management Group, MMG Continues to Achieve Unprecedented Growth Despite a Falling Economy. Celebrity and Children's Division Continues to Grow.
Model Management Group, MMG a New York-based modeling and talent management agency, continues to surprise its competition but not its owner. The first sign came two years ago when Gap put its newest catalog casting on hold until it could arrange to hold a private casting for MMG talented kid’s division. - February 06, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Live Social Media Marketing Event - Experts to Provide Training to Small Business Owners
The worldwide recession has changed the rules of marketing forcing companies to use Web 2.0 strategies to connect with friends, fans and followers to get more sales. Social Media Marketing is emerging as the low cost, high ROI alternative to traditional marketing. - February 06, 2009 - Street Smart Sales and Marketing
Aimee Bra-Less Nursing Nightgowns Moving Up and Staying US Made
Aimee Gowns brand nursing nightgowns has grown to a household name for breastfeeding moms. The company has moved up to the top seller position on Amazon in the entire sleepwear category. Sales continue to grow despite the economic downturn. The gowns feature a built in sleeping bra which saves... - February 06, 2009 - Aimee Gowns, LLC
Keely Connection Announces Grand Opening of Website That Helps Individuals and Businesses Cut Service and Wholesale Expenses
New website could help economy by increasing competitiveness and access to certain markets as it serves to connect individuals and businesses with service providers and suppliers locally, nationally, and globally. - February 06, 2009 - Keely, Inc.
The Nurturer’s Coach(TM) Hueina Su to Speak at Powerful You! Women’s Network Business Luncheon
The Nurturer’s Coach(TM) Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching will be the guest speaker at Powerful You! Women’s Network business luncheon on Wednesday, February 18 at 12 pm. Su’s presentation title is “Nurture to Thrive: Keys to Nurture Yourself While Growing Your Business.” - February 06, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Discovering... Abruzzo & Apulia, Italy
A mission of the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade to Canada promoting the agri-food and wine sector. - February 05, 2009 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
NetworkingEventFinders.com Offers Global Networking Guides - Releases Version Beta 3.0
Announcing a unique new website offering promotion for the Business Networking Industry. NetworkingEventfinders.com serves a niche market not currently being served with 60+ Networking Guides & Event Calendars. - February 05, 2009 - NetworkingEventFinders.com
Bright Spot in a Tough Economy:24-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Making Business Fun and Profitable Again
Anchored by a broadcast television show, TRTTT has already built an audience of over 250,000 viewers and in the midst of an economic downturn, small business owners and entrepreneurs are turning to the program for advice. - February 05, 2009 - The Rise To The Top
Challenging Times Require Smarter Marketing: Learn a Simple Way to Get Clients
Get Clients Now! teleseminars offers service professionals a marketing lifeline in tough economic times with a two-pronged plan that creates prompt results. Seminars beginning in February 2009 expose participants to a broad menu of tested marketing techniques that they combine into an individualized marketing action plan. Group sessions over the next 28 days support problem solving and provide accountability. - February 05, 2009 - LDV Coaching
Great News for New Business Startups. Easy-print.biz Announce Online Personalised Business Stationery Packages from £199.00
Easy-print.biz are an on-line quality business stationery provider. Their web site offers the opportunity to individually create and buy professional corporate stationery on-line, simply and effortlessly. Ideal for cash strapped new enterprises. - February 05, 2009 - easy-print.biz
San Diego Entrepreneur Segways, Cycles, & Walks 500 Miles for Charity During Green Product Launch
SalesImpaq.com to provide free CRM desktop software with integrated business intelligence providing immediate access to 27 million accounts and 36 million contacts through agreements with Hoover’s Inc. for leads, PoliteMail for eMail marketing campaigns, and Mikogo (Me-ko-go) for free web meetings. - February 04, 2009 - SalesImpaq Inc.
e-dmc: The Meeting Industry’s Economic Stimulus
e-dmc, a fee-free ground-breaking technology designed to assist meeting and event planners in all business/planning aspects to cut operating costs in order to shift spending towards other economically-stimulating activities such as entertainment, food & beverages. This kind of software has usually had high upfront cost and recurring fees, however, to help support the new “economic stimulus” initiative, they are offering this web-based software fee-free to meeting and event planners. - February 04, 2009 - e-destinACCESS.com