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Entrepreneurial Companies See Revenue Increases During What Experts Declared a “Stalled” US Economy in January
Private Company Index (PCI) calculations for month-end January 2008 transcended any concerns of stagnation with a 3.4% increase calculated from portfolio companies’ January top-line revenues. - February 23, 2008 - Private Company Index
Taking God from the Boardroom to the Football Field
The Full Contact Rules for the Christian Manager takes the unique approach of using a single verse from Proverbs as the foundation for each chapter, and then challenging some of the most common behaviors found in corporate America by evaluating their rationale within the context of a professional football team. It’s the end of the boring business book. - February 23, 2008 - Newgate, Inc.
Communication Expert Publishes New E-Book Teaching How to Market a Small Business with Public Speaking
International communication expert, Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed., published a new e-book this month called Cash In On Speaking to show small business owners how to use public speaking to market their businesses. According to Slattery there is a formula speakers must follow when preparing... - February 23, 2008 - Communication Transformation
Business Consultant Expands Practice to Include New Services and Markets
A respected area business consultant with broad expertise in the restaurant and food service industries has joined the Utah office of ActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching company. Kyle Mott will be introducing his clients and new prospects to an expanded services offering... - February 23, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Virtual Company Revolutionizes the Way Entrepreneurs Manage Their Businesses
A Houston-based e-business has created a new method that enables business owners - and association managers - to bundle all of their management needs. The Virtual Workspace, found online at http://thevirtualworkspace.net, provides administrative, creative, and technical skills and services that can help entrepreneurs and professionals better manage their business. - February 23, 2008 - The Virtual Workspace
Laganella Consulting Launches to Bring Global Solutions to All
The Laganella Consulting Group LLC officially launched its US-based operations today at the IAOP Outsourcing World Summit being held at the Walt Disney World Resort. The company, which is based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in advising small to mid-sized companies on the process of adding a... - February 21, 2008 - Laganella Consulting Group LLC
EEW Magazine Teams Up with Life Coach Valorie Burton
EEW Magazine helping women reclaim their lives. - February 21, 2008 - EEW Magazine
Super Technologies and DIDX Power Pakistani Election News Via Cell Phone
Super Technologies, Inc., the creator and provider of DIDX.net, virtualphoneline.com and other telecom services has launched a new service, called InfoNumber for streaming news Via the phone for radio and television service providers. The service empowers users to call a local phone number and hear... - February 20, 2008 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Florida Private Company Raises Money Through TIGRcubsTM
AnnuitEASE.com, a data consolidator of annuity pricing information for professional financial advisors, successfully gained private investors attention with Entrex’s TIGRcubTM product. The proprietary instrument, a patent pending and trademarked name for “Top-line Income Generation... - February 20, 2008 - Private Company Index
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Encourages Responsible Pet Owners to Take Part in National Spay Day on February 26, 2008
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, in support of National Spay Day, promoted by the Humane Society of the United States, is reminding all dog and cat owners to be responsible pet owners and have your dog or cat spayed or neutered. - February 19, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
No Worries Virtual Assistance Offers Vital Services to Small Business Owners
Introducing a women owned small business offering services to small business owners. - February 19, 2008 - No Worries Virtual Assistance
Neaju.com Announces Latest Citizen Journalism Writing Contest
Neaju.com launches citizen journalism contest to solicit articles relating to presidential primaries. - February 18, 2008 - UGC Powered Media
Riggins Boosts Retail Operations Expertise at Northern Colorado ActionCOACH Practice
Area business executive to teach entrepreneurs and business owners how to “be happy and make money.” - February 17, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Shep and Ian Murray, Co-Founders of Vineyard Vines, Talk on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss About Building a Passionate Business
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, Co-Founders of Vineyard Vines, Talk on The CEO with Robert Reiss about building a lifestyle business, pursuing the passion of working for one’s self, and doing whatever it takes to satisfy customers. The Vineyard Vine’s interview is a case study of... - February 16, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Delaware Based Firm Scores Top Honors for Three Year Growth According to Private Company Index
The Private Company Index (PCI) is pleased to name Appletree Answering Service as its 2007 Top Growth Company. The 12-year old Wilmington-based company, offering live answering and call center services, experienced average annual revenue growth of 65% over the past three years. A $12 million... - February 14, 2008 - Private Company Index
Billions in Infrastructure Building Bonds Means Money for Your Small Business
Between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 Caltrans anticipates receiving in excess of $6.5 billion Federal and State funding for the reconstruction of California’s roads. If your small business provides services from asphalt to fencing; from backhoes to traffic control; from catering to... - February 14, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Local Business Person Nominated for Prestigious "Small Business Person of the Year" Award by Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the strength and economic well-being of America. Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration also recognizes the special impact made by... - February 14, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Minority and Woman-Owned, Small Business Wins Third Multi-Million Dollar Project
Warrior Group is Providing a State-of-the-art Multi-story, Multi-building, Permanent Modular Complex to Upgrade Military Housing Facility - February 14, 2008 - Warrior Group
Bonus Building Care Ranks 7th in Entrepreneur’s 2008 Fastest-Growing Franchises
Bonus Building Care, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, recently ranked 7th in Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchise rankings for 2008. Annually, Entrepreneur ranks the top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises based on the sale of franchises for the previous year. - February 14, 2008 - Bonus Building Care
Popular Business Mastery Advisory Board™ Announces Growth Through Franchise Offering
AKRIS Inc, with the creation of a new company called RPF Group Inc, announced it is expanding by offering The Business Mastery Advisory Board™ www.businessmasterynow.com franchises to qualified individuals. The announcement marks the beginning of its expansion from a northeast Ohio-based Company to a national franchise operation. - February 13, 2008 - AKRIS Inc
Brand of the Free Debuts American Made, Eco-Friendly T shirts
American Made Apparel Company Launches New Online Store: ‘Brand of the Free’ Rolls Out Made in America Organic Apparel and Accessories - February 13, 2008 - Brand of the Free
Specializing in Sticky Situations; Modern Day “Dave” Takes on Industry “Goliaths”
OnlineLabels.com has been providing laser and inkjet labels for over ten years, but the road hasn't always been an easy path. As the Company celebrates it's first decade in business, one man reflects on the path he's taken while looking towards the future. - February 13, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Houston TABB Chapter Announces Luncheon with Guest Speaker Former Federal Reservist Bill Sherrill
Former Federal Reservist Bill Sherrill to discuss Houston's Economic Outlook for 2008 as guest speaker at the Texas Association of Business Brokers Houston Chapter February 27, 2008. - February 13, 2008 - Certified Business Brokers
As Demand for UCF Apparel Rises, Area Alumni Turn Passion into Profit – Launch KnightOutfitters.com
With 169,000 alumni throughout the world and the recent success of the UCF football team, UCF Athletics is gaining momentum and so does the demand for original UCF apparel and merchandise. Brent Nau and Jeff Cargill, two local UCF alumni , teamed up to provide UCF students, alumni and fans with a... - February 12, 2008 - Roundtable Promotions
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the Great State of Texas
Kids At Heart Photography is excited to announce that they have granted their first franchise in the State of Texas. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - February 11, 2008 - Kids At Heart Photography
Blake's Sublime Designs Supports Habitat for Humanity Chapter in Wisconsin
Blake's Sublime Designs will be donating products for an auction to benefit the Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. This auction will raise funds for the "Women Build" project, which consists of teams of women volunteers who construct houses in the area. - February 10, 2008 - Blake's Sublime Designs, LLC
Area Business Leader Opens Lehigh Valley ActionCOACH Office
Karen Daly Smith joins global network of business coaches supporting small business - February 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Virginians Bank on ActionCOACH’s Don Cox to Grow Business
Veteran financial services executive focuses on small businesses in Danville and Pittsylvania County - February 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH to Offer Proven Small Business Consulting in the Winston-Salem Region
Craig Allison brings 24 years of multinational operations management to ActionCOACH clients - February 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Strategic Alliance Offers Benefit
Siblings partnering their computer consulting firm and copywriting agency to offer clients end-to-end solutions, while growing their businesses. - February 09, 2008 - Top Notch Computer Solutions Inc.
Chris Zane, CEO of Zane’s Cycles, Talks About Passion for Service on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Chris Zane, CEO of Zane’s Cycles, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how a passion for providing unequaled customer service helped grow his business 23 percent per year over the past three decades. Zane explains how he puts the long term interests of his customers first and the reasons for separating his brand from competition. The interview presents a classic American success story, illustrated with intriguing personal examples that reveal reasons for Zane’s success. - February 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
New Black Business Coaching Services Develop Consciousness and Capital
The Spearmangroup, a Black business-coaching firm, has designed a set of business-coaching services that raise both consciousness and capital. - February 08, 2008 - Spearmangroup
One of the Nation’s Largest Real Estate Investing Summits Kicks into High Gear
Leap into Prosperity, boasting one of the largest educational line-ups for real estate investors in 2008 has rolled out the schedule of events and it includes over 40 hours of real estate education. - February 07, 2008 - Get Real REI
InterDyn AKA Announces Sponsorship of TiE Rockies, the Colorado Chapter of The Global Network of Entrepreneurs
InterDyn AKA, announced their sponsorship of TiE-Rockies, the Colorado chapter of The Global Network of Entrepreneurs (TiE), a not-for-profit global network of entrepreneurs and professionals. The organization offers the Colorado business community an opportunity to network, share and learn from... - February 07, 2008 - InterDyn AKA
StreamSend Email Marketing Integrates with Google Analytics
StreamSend, one of today’s leading email marketing solutions provider, today announced new Google Analytics integration functionality. Customers now gain access to advanced campaign tracking and data analysis features. - February 06, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Jewelry with Lux Appeal: Luxsten Jewelry Launches Swanky Online Boutique
Luxsten Jewelry today announced the introduction of its Online Jewelry Boutique at www.luxsten.com. Luxsten is known for its vibrant jewelry and signature style designed for today’s fabulously chic and classic woman. While many of us don’t have the time to globe-trot – Luxsten... - February 06, 2008 - Luxsten Jewelry
MarketerSuperstar.com Prepares for Pre-Launch - Beta Testing Spots to be Offered
Innovative Network Marketing concept to Pre-Launch Business Opportunity; Unique Educational Program for Network Marketers valued at $4,764 US offered at No Cost for Beta Testers - Only 300 May Qualify. - February 06, 2008 - MarketerSuperstar.com
Outdoor Lighting Business in Jacksonville to Participate in Upcoming 5 Star Design Television Series
The 5 Star Design Show to feature backyard makeovers in the Jacksonville area and NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville has been chosen to particpate. - February 05, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Free Online Local Business Directory Launches Helping Consumers Spot and Identify Rogue Traders – Brownbook.net
The Brownbook (www.brownbook.net) launches its UK service today - a free and open wiki-type ‘local business directory’ website that lets consumers add and find local businesses, rate them and add reviews, and where small businesses can add their listings for free. The Brownbook gives the power back to the people, and is the UK’s first ‘peer-produced’ online directory service. - February 04, 2008 - The Brownbook
MBA in a Day Launches Online, Web Delivery... What You Would Learn at Top-Tier Business Schools... If You Only Had the Time
As a Professor teaching at a #1 ranked MBA program for the past decade Steven Stralser has taught well-educated professionals like doctors, lawyers, non profit executives, scientists, and even small business owners about the "basics of business" they may have missed in their medical... - February 04, 2008 - MBA in a Day
Reliable and Convenient Support for Business Owners
Virtual assistants can work from anywhere, giving individuals and small businesses that extra set of hands that is so often needed around the office, without actually taking up any office space. - February 04, 2008 - Esprit Delegation
Rich & Famous Upper Westside Tour Reveals Shock-Jock, Italian Designer and English Superstar All Reside in Same Upper Westside Luxury Apartment Building
Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours
Elmhurst Coach Supports UN World Food Programme Leader
Enerpace, Inc. Executive and Personal Coaching proudly announces that its President, Elene Cafasso, provided coaching services to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) staff, as a participating coach in a program agreed to between the International Coach Federation (ICF) and WFP. The... - February 03, 2008 - Enerpace Executive and Personal Coaching
Natural Products Entrepreneur Shows How to Make a Green Million
Mia Rose Palencar, founder of Mia Rose® Products, Inc. is touring the country and spreading the word that business owners can reach financial success, while being environmentally sensitive. She is an expert in that arena, having become a self-made millionaire by producing all-natural, organic... - February 03, 2008 - Mia Rose Products
Selling Up & Living It Up Seminar – Belfast 7th Feb 6pm
BizSales Business Brokers, in conjunction with Focus Business Advisers and Willis Financial Services have organised a free seminar on grooming your business for sale, selling it and enjoying the hard earned proceeds. - February 03, 2008 - BizSales Business Brokers
Entrepreneur Captures Attention in Family Circle Magazine
Entrepreneur featured in Family Circle Magazine shares her secrets for success in the thriving Virtual Assistant Industry. Want to give up the 9 to 5 and finally work at home? There's never been a better time. - February 02, 2008 - Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Timothy Cartwright Named to Florida Venture Forum "Early Stage Selection" Committee
Tim Cartwright, President of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) in Naples, was recently asked to join the Florida Venture Forum’s “Early Stage Selection” Committee. This committee will be responsible for the selection of Early Stage companies from across the State of Florida to... - February 02, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Celebration of Imperfections
Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes, even though we try not to acknowledge them. What we find even more interesting are other people's mistakes. That is why we watch the news and obsess over celebrities. "Far From Perfect" is an exhilarating story depicting the eventful and mischievous life of the author, along with some notable illustrations and even a bit of inspirational guidance. This book has it all; anyone who has been in a slump will benefit from reading "Far From Perfect." - February 01, 2008 - Scott Miller Publishing
'One Minute Clinic' Leadership, Communication, Entrepreneurship Video Series Launched by Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly (www.kevinkellyunlimited.com) is an Internationally acclaimed speaker on leadership, entrepreneurship, motivation, communication and personal excellence. - February 01, 2008 - kevinKellyUnlimited.com
Tom Scott, CEO of Plum TV, Speaks about Authenticity in Business, Broadcast Nationally on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Tom Scott, founder and CEO of Plum TV, speaks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about authenticity in business, pursuing opportunities that align with personal interests, and his vision for future growth. - February 01, 2008 - Reissource, LLC