Small Business Services News
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Idea Café Announces New Cash Grant for Small Business Owners
Idea Café, The Small Business Gathering Place®, is giving entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and gain media exposure for their business. The Idea Café Innovation and Originality Grant will award $1,000.00 to the entrepreneur with the most inspirational idea and the most... - September 26, 2008 - DevStart, Inc.
TriTech SBDC Funding Conference Shows Entrepreneurs How to Find Financing to Succeed
TriTech funding conference will allow attendees an opportunity to speak with angel investors, learn the A to Z's of raising capital, watch two deal reviews and learn what it takes to get investor attention. Workshops will cover debt financing, SBA loans, securing equity funding, bootstrapping and intellectual property. - September 26, 2008 - TriTech Small Business Development Center
Clerical Business Solutions Releases New E-Book: Do It Now, Take the Fast Track to Productivity Success
At some point in time a person needs a little more productivity in their life. Improved productivity produces greater efficiency and greater success. This comprehensive eBook will show a business owner how to achieve greater success in their productivity efforts. - September 26, 2008 - Clerical Business Solutions
Trichotillomania Awareness Month Open House Support Mixers In Philadelphia and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 and on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, The Secret Mane Salon will host two educational open house mixers for Trichotillomania Awareness Month. - September 25, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Serviced City Pads Expands Into the Manchester Area
Serviced City Pads, a leading UK specialist for serviced apartments in Liverpool, has increased its portfolio of serviced apartments with the addition of over 300 apartments in Manchester. The fully furnished apartments have been made available in conjunction with the company’s new website... - September 24, 2008 - Serviced City Pads
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Promote New Hardware Invention
A Pennsylvania-based inventor contracts NewProductHelp.com to represent his Secure Lock System concept through its New Product Publicity and Marketing program. - September 24, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Mayor Patrick L. McCrory Proclaims Tuesday, Oct. 7 as Charlotte Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Day
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that Charlotte Mayor Patrick L. McCrory has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 7 as “Charlotte Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Day” in honor of the... - September 24, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Molly Robbins is Recognized as Emerging Hispanic Leader in Northern California
Latina Business Entrepreneur honored by San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. - September 23, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
Entrepreneurs to Pitch Investors
Companies seeking investment capital will pitch directly to top investors at New England's leading speed-venturing event at the first annual Speed Venture Summit™ on October 28, 2008. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester,... - September 23, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
The Second Web – A Whole New Internet?
"The Second Web" is an unique concept to sell advertising space on the internet by selling Domains on a Virtual, second World Wide Web. Julian Z., an austrian student, started the project as an approach to creating a whole new world wide web. Their Home-Page... - September 22, 2008 - The Second Web
A New Beginning Represents a New Destination for Downtown Kingsport Local Art Gallery
As a result of attending the seminar in Kingsport offered by nationally known retail specialist, Jon Schallert of The Schallert Group, Patti Lawrence, owner of The Gallery of Local Artists in downtown Kingsport, convinced the City of Kingsport’s Public Art Program to help her make her retail store a destination. - September 20, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IndieFlix “Bridge to Everywhere” Deal Delivers Much Needed Distribution Help to Indie Filmmakers
IndieFlix Inc. is proud to announce that they will be distributing their users content through several third party outlets. The third parties include ITunes, Joost, Hulu, Amazon VOD, Netflix and VUDU. - September 19, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
National Christian CEO’s Roundtable Holds Annual Conference in Honolulu
C12 Group Annual Leaders Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii | Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 - Keynote speaker: Buck Jacobs, Founder and Chairman of the C12 Group - Media welcome - Open to the public (registration required) - Registration: www.c12group.com - September 19, 2008 - The C12 Group
Mother Wumbler Chosen as a 1010wins Newsmaker Finalist
Laura Wellington Continues to Make Childrens Entertainment News Today as She is Nominated as a 1010 Newsmaker for Tomorrow. For the third year in a row, 1010WINS is searching for our leaders of tomorrow. This year, they found one in Laura J. Wellington, CEO of The Giddy Gander Company and creator... - September 19, 2008 - The Giddy Gander Company LLC
KOSBE Web Site for Small Business Owners Updated to Include B2B and Minority Business e-Directories
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has substantially enhanced its web site to include a custom illustrated profile avatar named ‘Melissa’, Business to Business e-Directory, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Online Directory, Listing of Help... - September 19, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Introducing Pit Bull Mom (tm) Lipstick Inspired by Sarah Palin, for Women Who Take a Bite Out of Life
The Pit Bull Mom product line consists of two shades of lipstick (Pale N’ Pink and Republican Red), as well as Pit Bull Mom logo wear t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs and water bottles. The brand idea was based on the now famous “Pit Bull/Lipstick” quip made by Palin while accepting her party’s nomination. - September 18, 2008 - Pit Bull Mom, LLC
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on Details of Inaugural North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the release of a podcast discussing what women business owners can expect at the inaugural North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event, which will... - September 18, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
CEO Ready, a Metro Detroit-based Business Counseling Firm, Has Launched Its New Website and Blog at www.ceoready.com.
CEO Ready, LLC, a Livingston County-based business counseling firm, recently launched its new website (ceoready.com) and blog (ceoready.com/blog). The new website contains articles, news, and documents related to starting and operating a business in Michigan. CEO Ready's business model focuses on... - September 18, 2008 - CEO Ready, LLC
CEO Ready is Co-Sponsoring "The Entrepreneurs' Forum - The ABC's of Small Business Ownership" on October 9, 2008 at Cleary University
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum “The ABC’s of Small Business Ownership.” Thursday, October 9, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cleary University – The Johnson Center. 3725 Cleary Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843. Register online at www.ceoready.com or www.cleary.edu. Call David Castlegrant at (820) 225-9801 for more information. The first 25 attendees to sign-up receive a free copy of the “Entrepreneurs’ Handbook.” - September 18, 2008 - CEO Ready, LLC
Click Consult Unveil ClickConsult.TV and ClickCast
Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, has launched ClickConsult.TV, its video podcast channel, and ClickCast, its audio podcast resource. The ClickConsult.TV video blogs can be viewed at http://www.clickconsult.com/Internet-Marketing-Blog/interactive-media/video-podcasts, while the... - September 17, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
SEO Consult Announce 16 New SEO Clients for September 2008
SEO Consult, a leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has added 16 new companies to its portfolio of SEO clients. SEO Consult has been hired by these companies to achieve first page rankings in the organic search results of major search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Live... - September 17, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Finance Maker - Tips on business and finance
www.finance-maker.com offers a wealth of information in all areas, and readers are welcome to share their own experiences on each topic. From home buying to business success, and day trading to business etiquette, www.finance-maker.com covers the best strategies for making money, and saving money. - September 17, 2008 - Finance Maker
Business Coach Eli Davidson Teaches Americans How to Invest in Themselves
Business coach and expert Eli Davidson, teaches how the best investment is in yourself and how to dramatically increase your income. Eli gives entrepreneurs and those who want to leave the corporate world a powerful set of tools on goal setting and brain storming while coming up with strategies to achieve those goals through business coaching. - September 17, 2008 - Eli Davidson
Professional Laundry Systems Schedules Dexter Laundry Equipment Open House for Elmhurst, NY
Professional Laundry Systems (PLS) is pleased to announce that it will host a NY fall open house at the Courtyard by Marriott—LaGuardia Airport in East Elmhurst, NY for laundromat owners in New York City; Long Island, NY; Upstate New York; Northern New Jersey; and Northeast... - September 17, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Network Marketers Should Clean Up Their Act or Get Out of the Industry
Troy Rocavert, CEO of Network Marketing Business School spoke out about his growing concern for the network marketing industry at a conference in Sydney on Saturday night as they launched a new online resource which is set to clean up and help train people in the industry. - September 16, 2008 - Network Marketing Business School
Click Consult Showcases Complete Internet Marketing Service at ad:tech London 2008
Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, will be exhibiting its integrated online advertising solution on stand 218 at ad:tech London 2008. The web marketing package is comprised of Pay Per Click (PPC) Campaigns, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Affiliate Marketing, E-Mail Marketing,... - September 16, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
The Great American Small Business Challenge
Small business owners can receive free software, online training and support to help them gain the essential leadership skills needed to turn their business into a rewarding, profit generating enterprise. - September 15, 2008 - The Great American Small Business Challenge
Michigan Marketing Makeover Seminar on Sept. 19 Promises Success for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales and marketing executives eager to grow their businesses will learn proven strategies and techniques from masters in the field at a one-day seminar at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dearborn on Sept. 19. - September 15, 2008 - PR Easy
Calling All Entrepreneurs. Learn How to Make More Money Now at the Mind, Marketing & Millions Business Conference in Los Angeles, Hosted by OneCoach.
John Assaraf and Murray Smith, co-founders of OneCoach and authors of “The Answer,” will host legendary business-building event, Oct. 23 – 26, 2008 at the Marina del Rey Marriott. - September 14, 2008 - OneCoach
TCVN Forum Presents “Survivor Meets the Investment Community” Entrepreneurs Compete for Prizes in Investment Forum
Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) announced today that every entrepreneur and company in attendance at its September 25th Forum at the Conference Center of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine will have the opportunity to make a 30-second pitch to a panel of venture capitalists and angel... - September 12, 2008 - Tech Coast Venture Network
Small Business Owner Uses the Web to Market Niche Business
Small business owners are getting creative and using unconventional means of reaching their target market with Internet Marketing. One Entrepreneur has found that with a relatively small advertising budget she can see immediate results with the use of the Web. - September 12, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Chicago Web Design Firm, Whoast, Completes Major Upgrade
Chicago Web design company, Whoast, recently finished a large, internal technology upgrade. The upgrade allows the Web design firm to provide customers with improved customer service and rapid project completion. - September 11, 2008 - Whoast Inc.
Special Offer “Sweetens Deal” for Bold NH Biz Owners Determined to Boost Revenue, Improve Lifestyle in 2009
Hoping to drastically increase revenues in 2009? Interested in learning ways to work less while enjoying a more profitable business? NH-based biz owners Lani & Allen Voivod, aka the "Content Lovers" of Epiphanies, Inc., are doing everything they can to encourage fellow NH professionals to join them at the three-day "Online Success Blueprint Workshop" in Los Angeles, hosted by online marketing and success guru Alexandria Brown. - September 11, 2008 - Epiphanies, Inc.
New England Data Services Uses StreamSend to Drive Website Traffic
StreamSend, a leading email marketing solutions provider, today announced breakthrough results for client New England Data Services. New England Data Services (NEDS) is an industry leader that provides data center-managed services to small and medium sized businesses. Unlike many data centers,... - September 10, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Entrepreneurship 2.0: Moving Past Information (Overload) and on to Execution
Effició’s President and CEO Sherese Duncan said, “We can no longer build our businesses on a platform that encourages quick money, quick sales, and short cuts. For some it works, but for most it sets us up for failure.” - September 10, 2008 - Efficio, Inc.
Alison Pitman Gives Voice Actors Tips for Striking a Work / Home Life Balance on Voice Acting Podcast
British voice over talent, Alison Pitman, presents tips on working from a home studio environment and the unique challenges voice actors face in the "Business Basics for Voice Actors" series on the industry renowned podcast, Voice Over Experts. - September 10, 2008 - Voices.com
New Business Plans from Teneric Make Getting Business Loans Easy
Teneric Business Plans Ltd have launched new, improved and value for money business plans today that make getting a business loan easier than ever in today's tough economic climate. - September 10, 2008 - Business Plan Information
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Administrative Professional Turns Entrepreneur
New Mom and Administrative Assistant, Desiree Wolfe Starts Own Virtual Assistant Company - September 09, 2008 - DW Business Services
Knox Lawrence International Launches 2nd Annual African Business Plan Competition
Business school candidates will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes along with the opportunity to have their vision considered for funding. - September 09, 2008 - Knox Lawrence International
BurglarGARD Protects Windows and Glass Against Thieves and Vandals
The windows of businesses and homes can now be "shielded" against thieves, vandalism and even riots with a glass fragmentation film called BurglarGARD™ from ShatterGARD®, Inc. Applied directly to the glass, BurglarGARD works like an invisible coat of armor, strengthening the... - September 08, 2008 - Global Security Experts Inc
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams Ask "Are You Ready to Successfully Change Your Life and Raise One Million Dollars for Detroit's Ronald McDonald?"
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams are living testimonies to the fact that one can achieve and dream or reach any goal despite his or her humble beginnings or so-called disabilities if only she or he would refuse to lose and use whatever gifts or abilities one has to achieve more than anyone ever expected. - September 08, 2008 - Ken Brown International
Platinum Virtual Announces Referral Partner Program with Special Limited Time Offer
Platinum Virtual, a U.S.-based virtual assistance company, today announced a new referral partner program, which offers valuable incentives to individuals or companies who refer clients to Platinum Virtual. The program was created to help individuals earn a residual income while increasing... - September 06, 2008 - Platinum Virtual, LLC
27 Facets Jewelry Concierge: Diamonds at Your Door, a New Jewelry Concierge Catering to Busy Individuals’ Gifting Needs
27 Facets, a premier jewelry concierge, the first full-service personal jeweler that comes to you. From bespoke jewels to designer brands, they cater to a variety of clients’ special occasion gifting needs that share a desire for convenience, quality and personalized attention. Let 27 Facets make gift giving hassle-free as your ultimate jewelry experts. They will remember all important dates in your life to ensure that busy schedules no longer lead to belated special occasion gifts. - September 05, 2008 - 27 Facets
Onward U.S.A. Named Dexter Authorized Distributor for Michigan
Dexter Laundry is pleased to announce that Onward Commercial Laundry, a Dexter Authorized Distributor based in Kitchener, Ontario will now be expanding their Dexter equipment sales efforts to encompass the entire state of Michigan. Onward Commercial Laundry USA with offices in Livonia, MI will be... - September 05, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Tweens Fashion Retailer Stage Left Fashions Forms Video Alliance with Grey Sky Films Enhancing the "Tweens" Customer Experience
Stage Left Fashions, a new high end clothing retailer for the “tweens” market, has aligned with Grey Sky Films, a leader in custom video production, to create a series of videos designed to enhance the customer experience for kids and their parents. The videos will focus on effectively... - September 04, 2008 - Grey Sky Films
Incorporation Services Leader, BizFilings, Encourages Entrepreneurs to Gain the Benefits of Starting a Business Now
More than 80% Percent of Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Regarding Economy, according to a recent survey. - September 04, 2008 - BizFilings
Wharton's Black MBA Students Offer $17,500
The African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania is running a New Venture Competition as part of the 35th annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference being held in Philadelphia November 21st - November 22nd. The Deadline for Round 1 is Friday, September 19th, and the prize money for winners is $10,000. For more information visit http:www.wmyconference.com - September 04, 2008 - WMY Venture Competition
BusinesSuites Expands Its Footprint in Virginia
New executive suite location in Stafford County aims to reduce commute times for local professionals and entrepreneurs. - September 03, 2008 - BusinesSuites
New Ezine from Online Marketer Reduces Time and Money Spent for Success
New online e zine saves marketers and affiliates time and money by providing insights to proven and tested strategies and products to market online successfully. Experienced marketers and new affiliates will eliminate the guesswork in building their market strategy outline. The number of would-be... - September 02, 2008 - HMI Group, LLC