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Entrée Vous Finds Success Sponsoring Dancing Elephants’ Final Friday Forum

Entrée Vous sponsored Dancing Elephants’ Final Friday Forum for February 2008 and distributed their dining fare to everyone in attendance, a crowd of approximately 80 small business owners and sales professionals. - March 07, 2008 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group

Announcing the Launch of Volo

Announcing the Launch of Volo

Business management software for health and fitness clubs, studios and trainers. Scheduling, invoicing, member and staff management all in one place, accessible anytime, anywhere. Cut the clutter, end the errors, provide killer customer service. - March 06, 2008 - Volo Innovations

EASI and Talking Communities Brings Webinars for Accessibility in March

EASI (http://easi.cc) and Talking Communities (http://talkingcommunities.com) have teamed up to provide new free and paid webinars in the month of March. - March 06, 2008 - Talking Communities

Arizona Business Center Launches The ABC Exit Coach(TM)

The Arizona Business Center is offering its ABC Exit Coach(TM) to owners of privately held businesses who want to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in brokerage commissions by managing their own sale. - March 06, 2008 - Arizona Business Center Consulting Group

It's a Material World

OnlineLabels.com continues to distinguish itself from competition through releasing new products and materials, answering the call of small business owners' labeling needs. - March 05, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.

Virtual Meets Reality

VAnetworking.com receives mention in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 04, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association

Arizona Business Center Rolls Out the ABC Exit Strategy SimulationTM

Just about every business owner knows that having a good exit strategy is critical to their success. Nonetheless, very few owners have one. The new ABC Exit Strategy SimulationTM makes the process of developing an optimal exit strategy fast and easy and is now available nationwide. - March 04, 2008 - Arizona Business Center Consulting Group

Arizona Business Center Relocates to The Arizona Small Business Assn. HQ

The Arizona Business Center has relocated to the Entrepreneurial Center at the Arizona Small Business Association's headquarters in Phoenix. Announcing the move, ABC Managing Director, Robert Roth, Ph.D. stated "Arizona is at the epicenter of America’s small business revolution and the Arizona Small Business Association is at the epicenter of Arizona's business. Co-locating just makes sense." - March 04, 2008 - Arizona Business Center Consulting Group

Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids

Man Sells the "World" on eBay

A new website selling unique advertising space will see the world map transformed into a giant online billboard. - March 03, 2008 - isoldtheworld.com

Kevin Kelly Launches the E-Book Version of the Best Seller 'How? When You Don't Know How'

Kevin Kelly, one of Europe's and Asia’s leading authorities on motivation, entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, and personal excellence, has recently launched the 'How? When You Don't Know How' e-book on his site www.KevinKellyUnlimited.com. - March 02, 2008 - kevinKellyUnlimited.com

Keynote Resource Now Offers Systematic Approach in Corporate Event Planning

What do Fletcher Christian's shoes and corporate event planning needs have in common? The answer may be more than everyone thinks. - March 01, 2008 - Keynote Resource Inc.

Noted eBay “Weird Stuff” Author and Entrepreneur Releases New eBook About Online Marketing

Noted eBay “Weird Stuff” Author and Entrepreneur Releases New eBook About Online Marketing

Brian Schwartz, a successful eBay seller noted for his successful "weird stuff" auctions (such as candy bar wrappers and drink cups) and his highly creative approach toward cross promotion of his legitimate eBay store, is releasing a new eBook on innovative cross-promotional strategies for the general online commerce market. - March 01, 2008 - ItsALLinThePackaging

www.thestepcardcollection.com- Has Successfully Launched Its First Collection of Quality, Printed Cards

www.thestepcardcollection.com- Has Successfully Launched Its First Collection of Quality, Printed Cards

www.thestepcardcollection.com® and thestepcardcollection® of quality, printed cards provide a loving and objective voice for stepfamily members to address each other sensitively and sincerely. - February 28, 2008 - thestepcardcollection.com

A Different Approach to Revitalizing the Housing Market

A Different Approach to Revitalizing the Housing Market

Lyle Martin, co-founder and co-chief executive of Assist-2-Sell, shares his thoughts on what it will take to get the housing market back on track. - February 28, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell

New Parenting Tool Eliminates Stress from Morning Rush and Bedtime Struggle

New Parenting Tool Eliminates Stress from Morning Rush and Bedtime Struggle

Mother of triplets invents an illustrated timing system to eliminate parental nagging and reminding. Teaches children time management and builds independence and self esteem. - February 28, 2008 - Timely Matters, Inc.

Duo Turns Their Surroundings into Motivation

These Two guys have defied many odds to start a dot com that is now defying all odds. At first, Ron Akins and Stephen Watkins seem to be two well-rounded young men poised to change the entire college textbook market. Both are college grads with that healthy notion that they change the landscape... - February 28, 2008 - mybookhead.com

The Anniversary of Web Business Ownership

Web Business Advocate and Radio Personality, Chris Curtis, celebrates the anniversary of The Web Business Ownership Series and is featured in the March issue of Black Enterprise. This time last year, there were approximately 73 million domains in use on the web. Now, with almost 100 million... - February 28, 2008 - Web Business Ownership LLC

Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands Lending Guidelines for Super Jumbo Residential Loans from $2 Million Up to $50 Million

Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands Lending Guidelines for Super Jumbo Residential Loans from $2 Million Up to $50 Million

Aspen Financial Partners, LLC is pleased to announce additional conduits for funding super jumbo residential & construction loans ranging from $3MM - $50MM throughout the U.S. Aspen Financial Partners, LLC headquartered in Denver, CO is a privately held commercial real estate advisory &... - February 27, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC

Thousandfold Publishing is Announcing a Groundbreaking New Book on Learning About the Rarely Discussed Secrets of Those Who Have Succeeded

Thousandfold Publishing is Announcing a Groundbreaking New Book on Learning About the Rarely Discussed Secrets of Those Who Have Succeeded

In Leaning Forward Towards Success, Sean J. Harris presents priceless principles to achieving success. This book will offer sage advice that can help create an extraordinary successful and prosperous lifestyle. Intriguing and insightful, Leaning Forward Towards Success commands attention as it reveals rarely discussed secrets of those who have succeeded. First Edition, 6”x 9”, 145 pages. ISBN978-0-6151-9325-0. - February 26, 2008 - Sean J. Harris

Click Consult & SEO Consult to Showcase at Internet World 2008

Click Consult & SEO Consult to Showcase at Internet World 2008

Leading UK Internet Marketing Company Click Consult and SEO Consult invite existing customers and businesses who are looking to partner with one of the UK’s leading Search Engine Marketing Companies to visit them at Internet World 2008 at Earls Court, London on the 29th of April to the 1st of May. - February 26, 2008 - SEO.co.uk

Two Struggling Writers Could Make Millions Selling Every Word in Their Novel Online

Two unpublished novelists are poised to make over $6,000,000 by selling the words of their novel online at www.sixmilliondollarnovel.com. - February 26, 2008 - One Word at a Time Publishing Inc.

Entrepreneurial Companies See Revenue Increases During What Experts Declared a “Stalled” US Economy in January

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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