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New Electronic Cigarette Franchises Prosper Despite the Economic Downturn
Smoking Everywhere, LLC is expanding its business by reducing air pollution, eliminating toxic secondhand smoke, and making smokers who crave nicotine happy – all at the same time. - December 15, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
SL Technological College Foundation Inc. Awarded as Outstanding OTOP MSME Partner
Following the success of Japan’s one village, one product, OTOP-Philippines motivates, assists and supports the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to offer, produce and market unique products or services through indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents from a particular locality. - December 14, 2008 - SLTCFI
Top Growth Mid-Market Private Firms Announced for Q3 2008
Ten North American private companies cited for quarter over quarter growth. - December 13, 2008 - Private Company Index
Click Consult Study Finds That Combining PPC and SEO Increases Conversion Rates By 51.5%
Click Consult, a leading UK search marketing agency, today revealed the findings of their combined Pay-Per-Click (PPC) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) study. The study found that conversion rates for clients who combined PPC and SEO were 51.5% higher than clients who just undertake PPC. A... - December 13, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
SEO Consult Launch New SEO Forum
SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) agency, today announced the launch of its new online SEO Forum. The forum is designed to promote an open discussion of all SEO techniques and methods, including SEO content development, on page and off page SEO, the use of SEO... - December 13, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
InnovativeEconomy Reveals Most Important Change to Making Money from Blogs in 2009, Offers Multipack Solution to Kick-Start Blogger Results
The rules of blogging will change in 2009. The single greatest change will be how bloggers begin to improve the value of their reader, rather than the reader contributing a few pennies of value to the blog through ad-sales. InnovativeEconomy.com authors reveal the specifics in their new Multipack program that includes an ebook, membership course and teleclasses for bloggers who wish to make more money for only $27. - December 13, 2008 - InnovativeEconomy.com
IP Launch Offers Up to $50,000 in Free Services to Winner of Innovation Contest, Seeks Contestants
IP Launch, Inc. will give away up to $50,000 in Free valuation and strategy services to the winner of the Innovative Business Contest hosted on InnovativeEconomy.com. The Contest Ends on December 15, 2008. The services awarded include a valuation of the business or technology and the strategy to extract the value under current economic conditions. Any size company may participate. - December 12, 2008 - IP Launch, Inc.
A Once A Year Opportunity for Small Business Owners at the 10th Annual Entrepreneurs Law School - This Year's Focus "Knowing the Times"
Dr. Beth Hagan, who has organized the Entrepreneurs Law School for a decade says, “This is a not-to-be missed day-long event for small business owners who want to hone their knowledge of the legal issues pertaining to their businesses." - December 11, 2008 - Florida Gulf Coast University
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Innovative Hardware Accessory to Industry
Chris W., a California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Chainsaw Chain Storage concept for the next 2 years. - December 11, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Dynamic New Household Accessory
Pennsylvania-based inventor Terrie Schucker has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Schucker Hooker invention for the next 2 years. - December 11, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Out of the Starting Gate: tyBit’s First Payout to Affiliate Partners
Eleven months ago, tyBit Unified Search (www.tyBit.com) hit the Internet running and after coming out of Beta in September, tyBit is already one of the fastest-growing search engines on the Web. Registering over 60 million searches in September and 70 million searches in October, tyBit’s growth is setting a blistering pace. The tyBit business model trumpets transparency and no click-fraud and it is proving itself as a state of the art ad network. - December 11, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC. - December 10, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Koldcast TV to Distribute Comedy Series Called Invention with Brian Forbes
Comedy team David Beeler and Tom Konkle inked a distribution and promotion deal with Koldcast.TV for a season of episodes of the hit silly, science chat show, Invention with Brian Forbes. - December 10, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
2009 Small Business Survey Shows Surprising Optimism
Small and medium-sized businesses in the Northern New Jersey area appear to be optimistic about the year ahead, according to the second annual year-end business survey conducted by Samson Media, LLC. - December 10, 2008 - Samson Media
Is Algae Oil Fuel or Nutrition?
New algae oil products are valuable as Omega-3 DHA Therapy™ [patent pending] for high triglycerides and serving diabetes. A recent international peer reviewed publication places a question mark on biodiesel from algae oil as a current business model for commercialization. The future remains to be seen. Now, in contrast, the report points to commercial viability instead in omega-3 nutritional oils. - December 10, 2008 - Source-Omega
Professional Engineer Michael Malcolm Slay Recognized on Top ‘Aggie 100’ List for Second Year Running
President of Slay Engineering Company, Incorporated, achieves double-digit growth in revenue for two consecutive years, ranking 55th among recognized businesses led by Texas A&M ‘Aggie’ Graduates. - December 10, 2008 - Slay Engineering Co., Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Innovative New Kitchen Concept to Industry
Teddy S., a Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Dish Rack Soaker invention to manufacturers and marketers. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent New Consumer Electronics Invention
Anthony E., a Missouri-based inventor, contracts invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his D-A-R invention to industry. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Pet Accessory to Industry
Florida-based inventor Todd B. has contracted Miami, Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his K-9 Couch Patrol concept to industry. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
ezBusinessNeeds.com Announces New Strategic Approach Towards Online Marketing
With the economy taking a downturn, ezBusinessNeeds.com announces strategic internet marketing services which can help local companies achieve better online visibility and ROI. - December 09, 2008 - Easy Business Needs
Easy-Forex™ Opens in London
Easy-Forex has established an office in London, just months after launching its new forex trading platform, the Visual Trading Machine™. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
“Changes in Healthcare Recruiting for 2009” Conference Call
A panel of Owner/Operators within the Health Career Agents network will join the President of Health Career Agents, Brian Marchant-Calsyn, on - Tuesday, December 9th, at 8pm Eastern - to discuss the immediate future of the healthcare recruiting marketplace. A new US President, a recession,... - December 09, 2008 - Health Career Agents
Entrepreneurs Lose Money Because They Don’t Know the Steps to Create a Powerful Lead Generating Product
Offering a free-giveaway is one of the fastest and most reliable ways to build a list of prospective clients. That's why Jody Gabourie The Small Business Marketing Coach has written an important new ebook Ready Made Marketing Plan™for Free-Giveaways, designed for busy entrepreneurs. - December 08, 2008 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse to Speak on Blogging at SES Chicago
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse presents a case study on the Tinbasher Blog during the Blogging for Business session at SES Chicago on December 10, 2008. - December 06, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
Learn to Write Proposals Provides Tools for First-Time Bid Writers to Write and Plan Proposals
Learn to Write Proposals are pleased to announce a toolkit specifically for new sales people, project managers or anyone who has to write a business proposal for the first time. As the name suggests, Learn to Write Proposals was created to help sales professionals, bid team members and managers... - December 06, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
SEO Consult Ranked Number 1 for SEO in the UK
SEO Consult, the leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has been ranked as the number one Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company in the UK for December, 2008. In an ongoing study conducted by TopSEOs.com, 300 UK SEO agencies were evaluated on the basis of several variables. These... - December 05, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
CEO Challenges Reports Record Year
2008 events attracted 137 CEOs from around the world, $13,800 donated to charity. - December 05, 2008 - CEO Challenges
Pre-Employment Screening Company Powerchex Wins Business of the Year 2008
Powerchex, the leader in pre-employment screening solutions for financial firms scooped the top award for the evening presented by TV chef and former star of Strictly Come Dancing James Martin. In addition to winning the Business of the Year Award, Powerchex was also highly commended in the Innovation category for its accredited graduate development programme “STARS.” - December 05, 2008 - Powerchex
New Protocol and Products for Anti-Aging and Skincare Professionals Announced
TBI, Inc. has announced protocol in cooperation with a new genetically engineered human protein that replaces up to two years of lost elastin in the first treatment. The 45 minute treatment uses TBI’s Chiro950™ or BI Model 900 Microcurrent units and professional grade Dermalastyl®. - December 04, 2008 - Texas Beauty Institute
Home Owners Who Pay Their 1st Mortgage with a Line of Credit Can Now Save Big on Daily Interest & Cash Advance Fees with Savvy Bill Pay
If you are one of the thousands of homeowners who uses software to pay off your mortgage quicker together with an line of credit, you can now save more immediate and long term finance charges by using www.mysavvysite.com to pay any mortgage with an credit card. Savvy Bill Pay caters to this unique savvy market that knows how to keep the most possible money working on your line to save thousands in finance charges. An example on a $3k mortgage, clients are saving $250 or more per month. - December 04, 2008 - Savvy Bill Pay
Sandy Springs Gets Fresh with New FROOTS Restaurant
Tsedale Tadesse recently opened her first Froots restaurant in Atlanta. Froots is a quick service concept featuring fresh and healthy foods including fruit smoothies, wraps and salads. - December 04, 2008 - Froots
Entrepreneur & Internet Marketer from Lewiston, Idaho Featured in Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero's New “The She Factor Marketing System”
Lisa Manyon, President of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC was recently the featured Press Release Case Study at Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero's The She Factor Marketing System, a three-day live seminar in Los Angeles, CA. - December 04, 2008 - Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC.
Attaain Inc. and 88owls.com Partner to Provide Competitive and Market Intelligence
New 88owls.com service matches experienced consultants with leading companies seeking their services, and provides consultants with robust AttaainCI business intelligence to better prepare them to address company problems and plan strategy in advance. - December 03, 2008 - Attaain Inc.
Thompson Claims 2008 CEO Ironman Arizona Challenge, CEO Challenges Completes Busiest Season Ever
CEO Challenges names a winner of its final competition of the year at the 2008 Ford Ironman Arizona. - December 03, 2008 - CEO Challenges
MoneyTree GEW Entrepreneurship Challenge 2008. MoneyTree Kids Win Entrepreneur Challenge.
In conjunction with the Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17th – 23rd, 2008), MoneyTree organized an Entrepreneurship Challenge whereby teams raced and competed against each other in various business events to see how they fared on an overall basis. - December 03, 2008 - MoneyTree
InkHead Promotional Products Tops the Inc. 5000 List of Outstanding Performers
InkHead Promotional Products has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as number 560 on its list of the fastest growing private companies in America. - December 02, 2008 - InkHead Promotional Products
CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day
December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
College Student Launches Free Homework Help Web Site
Andrew Wittman a local college student and CEO of Recycle Your Homework, LLC, will launch a new web site today that will allow college and high school students to have their homework questions answered by answering other students' questions. - December 02, 2008 - Recycle Your Homework, LLC.
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Samson Carts® Introduces First Green Dolly
New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year. - December 01, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Lincroft Associate Offers Quick UK Limited Company Formation from £29.5
Lincroft.co.uk announces to offer fast and low cost UK limited liability company formation services at the best value of money from £29.5. Lincroft Associates provides online company services and accounting services to both UK and offshore clients. - November 29, 2008 - Lincroft Associates Limited
The Chartered Institute of Taxation Returns to Second Life® with the Editor of Taxation Magazine
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is returning to Second Life ® to discuss the tax implications of doing business in a virtual world with the editor of Taxation Magazine. - November 28, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Handheld HF RFID Reader/Writer DL8033 Supports Multi Data Transfers
DAILY RFID (www.rfid-in-china.com ), a leading provider of RFID tag and RFID reader, has recently launched 13.56MHz (HF) Handheld RFID reader/writer DL8033 designed for industrial and outdoor environments. This 13.56MHz PDA based, Handheld RFID reader/writer provides a very good stability in any... - November 28, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Smart Marketers Emulate Obama Marketing Campaign and Cash in on Economic Crisis: BrandU Reveals Downturn Economy Serves Opportune Platform for Businesses to Thrive
During a spiraling economy, smart marketers are beefing up their marketing after witnessing the success of President-elect Barack Obama’s flawless marketing campaign. Business expert Vito Montone stresses that while a recession creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, they must focus on bold, strategic marketing steps. To avoid making critical marketing mistakes, Montone uses a scientifically backed process on his clients. Learn more about BrandU's Business Profit System at www.BrandU.com. - November 27, 2008 - Intention Products, LLC
Christmastown Trees Announces New Red Ashley Christmas Tree Line
Christmastown Trees to Sell Red Ashley Prelit Artificial Christmas Tree Line. - November 27, 2008 - Christmastown Trees
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Representative of Innovative New Household Invention
Terri W., an Alaska-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to assist her in the promotion of Store Around Containers to industry. - November 27, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Hardware Concept
Danny W., a Kansas-based inventor, has hired South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Right Tool invention to industry for the next 2 years. - November 27, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Tactile CRM v2 Launched to Help Small Businesses Maximise Sales Potential
Senokian releases new version of web-based applications aimed at helping small businesses communicate more effectively. - November 26, 2008 - Tactile CRM
Network Marketing Business School Announces $75,000 Giveaway to Assist Everyday Network Marketers
Troy Rocavert, CEO of Network Marketing Business School announced today that over the next 12 months Network Marketing Business School will be giving away $75,000 dollars worth of online advertising space to assist everyday networkers to help promote their network marketing business. - November 26, 2008 - Network Marketing Business School
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Promote New Lawn and Garden Accessory
A Missouri-based inventor has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Garden Puncher concept to industry. - November 26, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.