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Institute for Women Entrepreneurs Offers Business Survival Solutions
To give small business owners strategies and practical tools, the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE), an economic development program of Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation, will present a panel of business experts, “Business Survival Toolkit—2008,” on Thursday, November 13. - November 05, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Massage On Wheels Canada’s On Site Massage Specialists Expands Services Across Canada with New Mobile Massage and Spa Services
Massage On Wheels has created a cross Canada network of professional massage services to help save time and money for event organizers. With one point of contact and Massage On Wheels’ standardized high levels of service, professional event planners, human resource managers and corporate event organizers are saving valuable resources in planning their wellness days, marketing events, golf tournaments and parties. - November 05, 2008 - Massage On Wheels, Canada's On Site Massage Specialists
Harris Marketing Group, Inc Uses the Reverse Funnel System to Make Successful Sales Without Selling
An Honest Way to Recession-Proof Your Life While Gaining Financial & Time Freedom at the Same Time. - November 04, 2008 - Harris Marketing Group, Inc.
Small-Business Owners Have a Powerful New Resource: Steve Smith is Now a OneCoach Franchise Owner for Orange County
Steve Smith recently joined OneCoach to bring business growth services to small businesses in the Saddleback Valley/Irvine area, helping small business owners grow faster, make more money and live extraordinary lives. - November 04, 2008 - OneCoach of Saddleback Valley
Pro Energy Consultants Launches the First National Brand in Residential Energy Auditing
PEC Holdings, LLC., a National Franchise Consulting and Operations Company headquartered in Arizona announces the launch of Pro Energy Consultants, the first nationwide company to offer residential energy audits to American homeowners. - November 03, 2008 - Pro Energy Consultants
Cincinnati's Businesswoman and Community Leader Honored for Entrepreneurial Excellence
At the recent 2008 National Convention, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs commended the 2008 Brillante Award for Excellence. In the category of Entrepreneur Excellence, the Award went to a Cincinnati’s Hispanic businesswoman, Tillie Hidalgo Lim. - November 02, 2008 - NSHMBA Cincinnati
Connecticut Entrepreneur Finds Success with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.
Ed Winslow of Wilton, Conn. has established a lucrative ecommerce business focused on concrete. - November 02, 2008 - Prosper Inc.
The Great Online Networking Extravaganza Starts Soon
What's the Great Online Radio & Networking Extravaganza? It's your opportunity to listen to over 25 of the best business experts and best selling authors on topics ranging from how to pitch to the major media and finally land that TV Interview to surviving the economy. Many of the guests are also offering free gifts for their newest contest. - November 01, 2008 - Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.
Powerchex Up for Three Awards as Judges at the Thames Gateway Business Awards Shortlist Powerchex for the Second Year in a Row
Following on from their 2007 triumph at the Thames Gateway Business Awards, Powerchex have been shortlisted for two more awards this year. Powerchex have also been shortlisted for The Small Business Award at the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2008, to be presented in another black tie ceremony, this time by former Foreign Secretary, and now Housing Minister, the Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP. - November 01, 2008 - Powerchex
Smith's Bath & Home Announces New Store
In celebration of it’s one year anniversary, Smith's Bath & Home is proud to announce the opening of its new brick & mortar Flagship Store in Buford Village. - October 31, 2008 - Smith's Bath & Home
Multilizer Now Supports Spell Checking in Up to 92 Languages
Multilizer, leader in localization and translation software, has enhanced translation quality by adding new spell checking tools. Multilizer provides full support for all OpenOffice spell checking dictionaries available. These include currently 92 languages. - October 31, 2008 - Multilizer
Free Book from 1-800-COMPANY and Companies Incorporated Explaining Asset and Lawsuit Protection, Incorporating a Business, How to Build Business Credit and More
1-800-COMPANY and Companies Incorporated, nationwide leading companies specializing in providing clients with asset protection, business credit building, wealth building, business incorporation and offshore banking services is offering their book, “Build Your Financial Castle” for free for a limited time promotion (regularly $24.95). - October 31, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
Zingz-This is the Unbelievable Story of How Two Savvy Entrepreneurs Competed with the Toy Industry Goliaths and Succeeded in Creating Their Own Thriving Toy Business
Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is definitely more than one way to market a product to American consumers. - October 30, 2008 - Flavourset Promotions and Public Relations
“Eye on Business” Interviews Tech Coast Angels Chairman Frank Peters
Executive Producer David McNeil and Producer Dawna Lee Heising Film Show with Podcast Entrepreneur. - October 30, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
Robert Young Signs on with OneCoach to Change the Lives of Small-Business Owners in Overland Park, Kansas
OneCoach announces Robert Young as a territory manager in Overland Park, Kansas, where he will help small-business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses faster. - October 30, 2008 - OneCoach
New Maine Gay-Owned Financial Services Business: Client Sets the Price, and Pays in Gold
Virtual Galt, a new Saco, Maine-based financial services consultancy, has an idea it considers revolutionary. Rather than setting prices, it accepts as full payment whatever its clients wish to pay for its services. As an additional innovation, the company states it prefers payment in gold or gold... - October 30, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Primary Tradelines a Solution to Our Credit and Economic Crisis. Primary Credit Lines to Build Better Payment History.
There is finally a way to get real Primary Tradelines legally. Raising your personal credit score has never been so easy. The fastest way to prime credit without credit repair. - October 29, 2008 - My Credit Headquarters
Click Consult Unveil Pioneering Pay-for-Results PPC Management
Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, have unveiled a risk-free, results driven Pay Per Click (PPC) Management deal. All applications for the new PPC offer must be made by December 31st, 2008. For the remainder of the year, all new PPC clients will only have to pay management fees... - October 29, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Small Business Start-Ups: Lower Costs in a Down Economy
MyCorporation, a division of Intuit, the makers of Quicken & TurboTax is offering Free incorporation or LLC filings for a day on November 11, 2008. With this economy, MyCorporation is giving back to the small business community. This is a great chance to formalize a new business, to save money and protect personal assets. Their offering is a great alternative to a lawyer (faster and far less expensive). - October 29, 2008 - MyCorporation
Business Expert Webinars Delivers Its 100th Business eLearning Training Session
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, achieved a major milestone today when they delivered their 100th for-fee webinar. “I am proud of this significant BEW accomplishment. I'm not aware of any other program that has delivered 100 for-fee webinars in this... - October 28, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Meet Author Bo Burlingham at Free SBDC Event
November 6, 2008, 1PM - Best Selling Author Bo Burlingham Spills Secrets of Success For Small Businesses. In 1993, Bo Burlingham wrote a cover story for Inc. magazine entitled “The Coolest Small Company in America”. Little did he know that he was about to embark on a journey that would... - October 27, 2008 - The Miller Group
Bio Energy Plantations CEO Wins "Spirit of Enterprise" Award
Bio Energy plantations has won Singapore’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award. - October 26, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd
X2 Resort Samui Becomes Member of Design Hotels
X2 Resort Samui, Thailand’s first chain of design hotels, has become member of Design Hotels, the German-based marketing and sales company for independent luxury design hotels. - October 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Four Peas Gifts Sarah Palin with "Baby-Shower-to-Go"
Momtrepreneur Casey Baca, Founder of Four Peas, provided two of the gifts included in a “Baby-Shower-To-Go” presented to Governor Sarah Palin for her daughter Bristol at the Republican Campaign Rally at Clipper Stadium in Lancaster, PA on Saturday. Baca, who admires the accomplishments... - October 26, 2008 - Four Peas
OurTown.com Extends Free Local Licenses
OurTown.com with extend its free Local Editor licenses until January 1, 2009. Reacting to the country's economic downturn and realizing that money is tight, Our Town is confident that a swift dissemination of its local licenses will both the company and its Local Editors. - October 25, 2008 - Our Town Media, llc
Healthy Growth Continues at Jus International
As several Idaho corporations continue to go through layoffs, a light in the Boise-economy is getting brighter. Jus International will hire several new employees in the coming months and throughout the next year to support the growth it is experiencing as a Treasure Valley business. The... - October 25, 2008 - Jus International
Health Career Agents to Close Owner/Operator Program in December - Focus Will be on High Margin Areas with Existing Healthcare Recruiting and Staffing Network
At its recent National Conference in Orlando, Health Career Agents announced that, as of December 1, 2008, the healthcare recruiting and staffing company will no longer accept new Owner/Operators. Rather, the company will focus even more of its energy and resources on helping its current network of Owner/Operators to substantially grow their businesses. - October 24, 2008 - Health Career Agents
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $100,000 Big Idea Business Plan Contest
The Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum (BFVIF) in conjunction with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP) announces the Big Idea Business Plan Contest. The grand prize of $100,000 will be awarded to one technology-oriented company start or further develop the... - October 24, 2008 - Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Palmetto Childproofing Inc Joins Chamber of Commerce
Promoting economic prosperity for York County, South Carolina. - October 24, 2008 - Palmetto Childproofing
Excalibur Technology Announces Franchise Offering
Scott Cummings, founder and President of Excalibur Technology formally announced his plan to offer his business model as a franchise business to assist in becoming a nationally recognized brand. “I’m excited to offer our proven business model to people looking to change their economic... - October 23, 2008 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Social Marketing Company Offers Teleseminar on "Shoestring Marketing" for Small Businesses
Sign up for the teleseminar anytime in October, at www.epiphaniesinc.com/thrive.php, and get full access to the call recordings & "cheat sheets" from all three teleseminars in the "How to Recession-Proof Your Business" series, even if you can't make the live calls. Topics also include "Desperate Times, Desperate Marketing?" and "Slaying Self-Sabotage." - October 23, 2008 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Chad Ratliff Listed in Top 20 Under 40 Feature
Chad Ratliff of McCall Insurance and The Ratliff Group is honored by the Blue Ridge Business Journal as one of Southern Virginia's Top 20 emerging leaders under the age of 40. - October 23, 2008 - The Ratliff Group, LLC
CPX Interactive COO Adds “President” to His Title
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, announces Rob Rasko as new President, as well as other senior management team developments. - October 22, 2008 - CPXi
Speed Venture Summit™ Top Companies to Receive Pitch-Off Awards
The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced the award structure for the top businesses at The Speed Venture Summit™. Fifty of New England’s fastest-growing hot companies have been selected to pitch their growth stories to the region’s leading private capital investors. The five finalists will be seeking private capital investment, and will also compete to win the new, super-thin and stylish Peek™ e-mail device, along with other accessories. - October 22, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
Tech Coast Venture Network Teaches Entrepreneurs How to Calculate Pre-Money Valuation
Tech Coast Venture Network’s October Forum will present a panel of experienced seed and angel investors who will discuss what is arguably the most contentious issue for entrepreneurs -- the "pre-money" valuation, that is, the value of the enterprise before the sought-after... - October 22, 2008 - Tech Coast Venture Network
Baby Boomers Participating in Baby Boomer Entrepreneurship at Amazing Levels - Business Rebirth Offers a Free Internet Directory to Support Entrepreneurs
Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, are participating in Baby Boomer Entrepreneurship at amazing levels. Though Global Entrepreneurship Week and similar efforts are focused upon getting young people to explore entrepreneurship, it is the Baby Boomers who are answering the call at unprecedented levels. Business Rebirth launches a free web based directory to help new entrepreneurs. - October 20, 2008 - Business Rebirth
NH-based Company Offers Teleseminar on Marketing Mistakes for Small Businesses
Sign up for the teleseminar anytime in October, at www.epiphaniesinc.com/thrive.php, and get full access to the call recordings & "cheat sheets" from all three teleseminars in the "How to Recession-Proof Your Business" series, even if you can't make the live calls. Topics also include "Slaying Self-Sabotage" and "The New Rules of Shoestring Marketing." - October 20, 2008 - Epiphanies, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Innovative Personal Accessory to Industry
A Washington-based inventor has contracted Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com to represent her Clip-On Wrist Band to industry for the next 2 years. - October 18, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Employers Rx Founder Bruce Silver is Featured on the South Florida Business Report, Segment Will Focus on Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs
Bruce Silver, Founder of employee management and HR Outsourcing consulting firm Employers Rx LLC will discuss how small business owners can greatly reduce the cost of employee administration, benefits and compliance. He is featured on this week’s edition of “The South Florida Business Report” airing on WPEC-CBS Channel 12 on Saturday October 18th at 12:00 noon. Employers will learn how to provide affordable health care, and take control of their HR administration and compliance issues. - October 17, 2008 - Employers Rx LLC
Speed Venture Summit™ Oversubscribed by Applicant Interest
The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced that they are oversubscribed with applications for the Speed Venture Summit™ from both businesses and investors. Members of the public may still register for the networking segment of the Summit. The featured speed-venturing segment matches companies seeking investment capital with private direct pitches to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 17, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Consumer Electronics Invention
Ivaylo H., a Delaware-based inventor, has contracted leading invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Jaffon Holder concept to industry. - October 16, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
GOLDENCHINABRANDS Pte. Ltd. / Shanghai / China - Global Stewardship of Chinese Brands: Interview with Ceo and Founder About Taking Chinese Brands Global
GOLDENCHINABRANDS Pte. Ltd. has recently been featured in ChinaOnTV’s Entrepreneur Edition. In this interview Alexander von Riesen, Managing Director of the brand consultancy, talks to Karen Chen about his company and its vision, the opportunities and risks of Chinese brands going global as... - October 16, 2008 - GOLDENCHINABRANDS Pte Ltd
Blog Report Sets the Stage
ThinkBigandGrow.com released a new report guiding the way for internet marketers to launch home business blogs. The path to successful online marketing in blogs is made clear. - October 16, 2008 - HMI Group, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Industrial Product for 2 Years
Roger V., a Pennsylvania-based inventor, has hired leading invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Pipe Stand concept for the next 2 years. - October 16, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Global Online Ad Network, CPX Interactive, Names New CFO with Significant International Agency Experience
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, names former Ogilvy Senior Partner and CFO, Nicholas Rey, as their new Chief Financial Officer - keeping in line with their global footprint expansion plan. - October 15, 2008 - CPXi
Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. - October 15, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Dental Care Invention to Industry
Hemin Parkhe, a Tennessee-based inventor, contracts Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com to represent his Toothpaste Dispenser to industry. - October 15, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Website Launches to Support Work at Home Professionals
New resource launches for work at home professionals. This website provides a free forum for individuals to network, share ideas, and support one another in their home businesses. There is a once weekly tip email and a monthly newsletter. - October 15, 2008 - Tamara Hancock
The CNY Small Biz Project Adds SBA New Alerts to Website
The CNY Small Biz Project adds new section to website, in an effort to expand small business informational offerings. - October 15, 2008 - The CNY Small Biz Project
WebSketch Announces 3x Performance Improvement When Used with Google Chrome
WebSketch highlights promise of modern browsers to deliver desktop-class user experience. - October 14, 2008 - WebSketch