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How Are Your Thoughts Suppressing Your Dreams
The joys of childhood. Remember all those dreams you had. I want to be a fireman, teacher, singer, dancer, the president. What happened, where did they go. Your thoughts may say, "dreams are for children" but your heart says, "live your dreams." Deep inside your dream sits,... - May 29, 2008 - Tri-J LLC
Assist-2-Sell Applauds Efforts of U.S. Department of Justice on Behalf of Real Estate Consumers
Assist-2-Sell comments on this week's settlement between the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding an anti-trust complaint that was originally filed against NAR in 2003. - May 29, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
ShopFactory Just Got a Whole Lot Faster...
Speed, performance, endurance. That’s what it takes to cross the finish line in the winning position on the race track. And what says that better – than having your mark on a race car. ShopFactory.com takes great pride in announcing their sponsored support of the Fusion Racing Team. - May 29, 2008 - ShopFactory
SellMyBusiness.com Receives More Than a Half Million Visits First Month, Attracts 300-Plus New Users Daily
SellMyBusiness.com has experienced a successful first month following its early April launch. Exceeding initial expectations, the online exchange community has received more than a half million visits, while averaging 300-plus new site users per day. Additionally, visitors are spending an average of more than 12 minutes per visit and are committing to nearly 5,000 page views each day. To date, 811 new businesses for sale have been added to the site. - May 29, 2008 - SellMyBusiness.com
Virtual Assistance Gives Single Moms the Opportunity to Stay Home with Their Kids
Many single mothers need to work in order to provide for their families, but virtual assistance helps provide one with the ability to work at home and stay with her child. - May 29, 2008 - All American Admin
Niños Del Café - Java Times Caffé Non-Profit Organization Strives to Improve the Living Conditions of Children Whose Parents' Work in the Coffee Producing States
Niños del Cafe started in 2004 with the objective to help the coffee producers of Mexico, offering their children better living conditions. This organization is part of the Java Times Caffe company - javatimescaffe.com, which has broad experience in the coffee world through the stores it has handled since 1999. The owner, Antonio Leite, has been in very close contact with these producers and is keenly aware of the needs they have. - May 28, 2008 - Java Times Caffé
Exchange My Mail Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Exchange My Mail Inc. today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Exchange My Mail’s expertise in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Exchange My Mail has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. - May 28, 2008 - Exchange My Mail
Expressive Elegance Copywriting Services Provides Low Cost Info for Small Businesses
Expressive Elegance (www.expressive-elegance.net) has started a new line of eBooks available on Lulu.com targeting small business owners and entrepreneurs. Conscious of the economic downturn, these books are priced at under $10 each. The initial offering - how to get a free website and site hosting, debuts at only $8. - May 28, 2008 - Expressive Elegance
Brussels Hosts Fashion "Made in Apulia" (Italy)
Twelve fashion Italian companies show their production and make business in Belgium - May 26, 2008 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
Older Diesel Engine Emission Control Retrofits Go DIGITAL, Virtually Eliminating the Need for Expensive Exhaust After-Treatment
If you have ever been stuck driving behind a diesel truck or bus belching out black clouds of emissions and wanted to know why this is happening, it's simple, these older diesel engines have poor combustion efficiencies and no emission control systems. One small California Company, Extengine Systems, has hit on a novel approach to cleaning up these older diesels, Go DIGITAL. - May 24, 2008 - Extengine Systems, Inc
Index Reflects Private Companies Achieved Revenue Growth for the Second Consecutive Month
The Entrex PCI reports April 2008 results, reviews Index trends and discusses correlation to other economic indicators. - May 23, 2008 - Private Company Index
Black Sleuth for Hire/Peace of Mind PI
Black private investigator emerges from the shadows to provide investigative consulting to discerning clientele. - May 23, 2008 - Peace of Mind Private Investigators
Ochanga Boys Clothing Boutique Wows Celebrity and Media as Part of Exclusive Big Apple Baby and Kids Bash
Ochanga was invited as one of the elite children's fashion and product brands by Jayneoni Moore to participate in the premier Big Apple & Kids Boom Boom Bash on May 14, 2008. - May 22, 2008 - Ochanga International Clothing for Boys, LLC
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Out Sourcing Pro receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneurial Award. - May 22, 2008 - Out Sourcing Pro
Tri-J Announces Its New Series on Why It Now Makes Sense to Start a Home Business
People struggling to excel as professionals and parents make tremendous gains by partnering with a coach. Coaching supports people in their career and improves quality of life for families. Renee Alexopoulos, owner of Tri-J LLC, will be interviewing Sandra Sinclair for the Successful Moms Helping... - May 21, 2008 - Tri-J LLC
Partners Wanted for New Recycling Materials Management Software System
Please, find the press release below for your information. - May 21, 2008 - Sevana Oy
New Book is Riding High
The MavHERick™ Mind is National Indie Excellence 2008 Book Awards Finalist. - May 21, 2008 - Liz P. Communications
Levita LLC Will Donate 5% of It's Income to Charity Partners and the Community
Levita Fashion Jewelry, a wholesaler operating in South Florida, announced Saturday they will begin donating 5% of their income to charities and community projects throughout the year. Michelle Sanders, CEO of Levita, states “we are fortunate to be able to touch lives through our donations... - May 20, 2008 - Levita LLC
LogicBright CRM Wants Happy Customers Not Hostages
LogicBright CRM adds a monthly payment option with no contracts and no obligations. LogicBright CRM is a web-based contact manager system that is designed for small and medium sized businesses. - May 20, 2008 - LogicBright
Management-Toolkit.com Announced
Scott Romeo, Founder of New Horizon International Consulting, LLC and the owner of www.management-toolkit.com, now provides Free 14-day access to the firm’s private Intranet containing thousands of links to information related to business and management content. - May 19, 2008 - New Horizon International Consulting, LLC
"Going Green" Pays Off for Small Businesses. Enviro-Expert Jean Ponzi Joins SBTV.com with Practical Money Saving Tips
EarthWays Center’s Jean Ponzi offers entrepreneurs valuable “Green” advice as an SBTV.com Featured Advisor. - May 18, 2008 - SBTV.com
Q1 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) reveals the five companies that topped their growth charts for Q1 2008. - May 17, 2008 - Private Company Index
Corporate Companies Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Strategies; Can They be Questioned?
What do corporate companies look at when selecting a search agency? Their nice flash office, maybe they here a few big brands and think oh they must be good; well let's get down to the facts about who is good and who is bad, and on what one should measure a search agency. - May 17, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Seth Goldman, TeaEO of Honest Tea, Talks About Tea-ing Off on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Seth Goldman, TeaEO of Honest Tea, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about creating a business that delivers significant positive social and environmental impacts, on breaking into the well established beverage market, and by driving growth by a commitment to exceptional customer service. Goldman provides insights useful to entrepreneurs, the value of a strong company culture, and maintaining the integrity of the brand. - May 17, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Despite Slow Economy Businesswomen Are Blazing Ahead—just Like the Little Engine That Could, Dallas Conference in July
With all the news of a slow down in our economy, Sandra Yancey, Founder & CEO of Dallas based eWomenNetwork, an international business women’s networking organization, says there is a real and measurable change in the way women entrepreneurs are pushing forward and profiting despite negative news about the economy - May 17, 2008 - eWomenNetwork
Mary Kay Sales Director Debut
Guest Speakers: Karlee Isenhart MK Independent Executive National Sales Director, earned over $5 million in commissions alone and is one of the top female success story's in America today. Terese Wenninger - Certified trainer of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Self-esteem course and the Law of Attraction (personally trained by Jack Canfield; motivational speaker and co-author for Chicken Soup for the Soul.) - May 17, 2008 - Mary Kay, Cheryl Mullen
Young CEOS Entrepreneur Conference Presents Jaguar Luxury Chairman
Doing Business With the Saints is sponsoring the Young CEOS Entrepreneur Conference to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the University of Missouri, Millennium Student Center. Terry Briggs, Chairman of East West Beauty and Hair Group, LP, the first African American owned manufacturer of hair... - May 17, 2008 - Jaguar Luxury
Web Company Learns Trick from Cellphone Companies
Stuff Done, a Florida web developer is following the lead set by ink jet printer manufacturers and cell phone companies in offering web services. Offers free website design in exchange for nominal hosting fee. - May 16, 2008 - Stuff Done
Ann Holman Launches Small Business Blog
Ann Holman MD of Clarity Projects buckled under pressure from her clients recently and has set up a blog. Ann's blog joins the already 450 million blogs currently on the internet and with an estimated 80 000 blogs being added every day it's an interesting challenge. - May 16, 2008 - Clarity Projects
Bone Fish Ltd Re-Brands Its Corporate Identity and Divulges Plans for the Coming Year
In preparation for its tenth anniversary at the beginning of next year, Bone Fish Ltd, the leading provider of white label dating and adult networking sites, has taken significant steps to further evolve its highly-competitive affiliate programme to better cater to its 14,000 affiliate partners and 3.1 million members. It has also undergone a complete re-branding and now boasts a more modern and upbeat corporate identity, which can be markedly seen on the company website found at: www.bone-fish. - May 16, 2008 - Bone Fish Ltd
TCVN Forum Considers Question of What Makes the Real Difference for Entrepreneurs Who Raise Money
The Tech Coast Venture Network and veteran investor and industry executive Matt Ridenour will discuss what documents and tools can best assist entrepreneurs in raising money for their ventures on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the conference center offices of Knobbe Martens Olson... - May 15, 2008 - Tech Coast Venture Network
Moms Eliminate Financial Problems Almost Instantly
Corporate layoffs and home-business startups are both at all-time highs. Home-based businesses make up roughly half of all U.S. businesses and mompreneurs are getting in the game. With the recent scares in the economy moms are being extra diligent and becoming successful in the... - May 14, 2008 - Tri-J LLC
Fashion Network Becomes an Essential Tool for the Fashion Industry
The Fashion Industry Network grows to 1,500 plus members who are networking to make their careers and businesses grow. - May 14, 2008 - Apparel Search Company
International Software Development Outsourcing Conference – Program Announcement
Event for anyone interested in software development outsourcing and offshoring. - May 14, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
"Cohesive Life Coaching" Helps Working Adults Excel in their Careers and Personal Lives
Moms and Dads struggling to excel as professionals and parents make tremendous gains by partnering with a with a life coach. Powerful Mind Coaching uses research in Psychology and Mind/Body health to support working parents in their careers and improve quality of life for families. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses this process of Cohesive Life Coaching and her results. - May 13, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
Innovation Direct™ Receives Feedback from Washington-Based Innovation Direct To Industry™ Company on Latest Group of Ideas Reviewed
Innovation Direct™ has received word from a Washington-based Innovation Direct To Industry™ company that they retain an interest in 4 product ideas from their latest package. - May 12, 2008 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Welcomes Ohio-Based Industrial Products Manufacturer to Innovation Direct To Industry™ Program
Innovation Direct™ welcomes an Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial and hardware products to its Innovation Direct To Industry™ program by sending them an initial package of 15 product ideas for review. - May 12, 2008 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Mark T. Elia Appointed Vice Chairman of Shore Builders Association
Mark T. Elia, CGR and President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey Remodelers in Lakewood, New Jersey. - May 12, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Work at Home Parents Enjoy Many Benefits Including Being Able to Care for Sick Children
Working at home has many benefits including being there for your children when they are sick. Starting a virtual assistant business is just one type of home-based business that allows you the flexibility to be there when your children need you. - May 11, 2008 - Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.
Investor-Ready Program Opens Doors for Entrepreneurs
Presenting to an angel investment group gives business owners the opportunity to attract investors so they can grow their business and expand their markets. - May 10, 2008 - Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway
Innovation Direct™ Participates in 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World
Innovation Direct™, a South Florida-based product licensing leader, enjoys participation in the 63rd annual National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World, taking place May 6th-8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 10, 2008 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Computer Association Holds 31st Annual Conference
The ICCA, founded in the days of room-sized computers, will hold its annual conference this year in Washington, D.C., June 6-8th. Small business owner attendees will listen to speakers discuss how to recession proof their businesses. - May 10, 2008 - ICCA
Innovation Direct™ Sends 20 Invention Innovation Direct To Industry™ Package to Washington-Based Leader in Household Products
Innovation Direct™ sends a customized 20 invention Innovation Direct To Industry™ package consisting of kitchen and pet inventions to a Washington-based manufacturer that has been a part of the program since early 2007. - May 10, 2008 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12, 2008 and SBTV.com Offers Special Team Coverage Focused on Impact of Fibromyalgia in Workplace
In-Depth Informational Series for Small Business Owners Includes Podcasts, Streaming Television Segments, Articles, Interviews and Radio Show on this Chronic, Painful Condition Affecting 5% of Population. - May 10, 2008 - SBTV.com
Tough Economy Turns Real Estate Businessmen Into Beauty Manufacturers
Due to their success in real estate sales, development, and investments, Kevin Reid, Victor Harry, and Terry Briggs sought an alternative business opportunity as a way to hedge against a potential decline in the real estate market. In April 2007, these members of East West Real Estate Group LLC (a... - May 10, 2008 - Jaguar Luxury
Excellence in Project Management
Michael C. Aquilino, President and CEO of Innovational Services, announced the rollout of the unique “Project Management Excellence” Workshop as well as the “Project Management Excellence” program for organizations looking to achieve world class results in their project... - May 09, 2008 - Innovational Services
Jim Burwell, of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Will be Guest Speaker at the Homeless Pet Placement League’s Gala on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Houston City Club
The theme of the event is The Importance of the Human Animal Bond. What better representation of this bond then Houston’s own Dog Whisperer who has trained over 20,000 dogs in 20 years. - May 09, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Assist-2-Sell Commits to the SearchHomesOnTV.com FSBO Hire-a-Pro Program
Assist-2-Sell has teamed with SearchOnTV Inc. to provide homeowners who sell their home on their own (so called "For Sale By Owner") with marketing and professional assistance. - May 09, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
iDatix CEO Finalist in Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO Awards
iDatix Corporation CEO Steve Allen was recently named as a finalist in the inaugural Tampa Bay Business Journal “Ultimate CEO Awards.” iDatix provides technology solutions that allow users to innovate their approach to managing content within the enterprise while simplifying their daily... - May 09, 2008 - iDatix
New Laws Effecting Real Estate Investors Reach Forefront
Real Estate Investing Podcast Delves into New Laws Effecting Investors and How to Use the Laws to Their Advantage - May 09, 2008 - Get Real REI