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Casandra Johnson Makes Guest Appearance on the Biblical Coaching ™ Podcast
Host Marlo Boux sits down with Casandra to discuss the power of a business idea. - August 22, 2007 - Biblical Coaching Podcast
New Business Radio Series -- The CEO Show with Robert Reiss -- Launches Nationally on 9/2/2007 with Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder and CEO
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss presents in-depth interviews with leading CEO's about exceptional customer service. The radio show will be broadcast into 36 markets across the U.S. each week, hosted by Robert Reiss, President of Reissource, LLC. Recent CEO's interviewed include: Bruce Mosler, Cushman & Wakefield; David Neeleman, Jet Blue; James Quigley, Deloite & Touche; William Lauder, Estee' Lauder; Simon Cooper, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.; Jay Walker, Walker Digital; Carolyn Kepler, Carolyn & Co. - August 21, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the State of Florida (Palm Bach County)
Kids At Heart Photography plants its first franchise flag in the state of Florida. Kids At Heart Photography now has franchisees that service the youth photography industry in PA, NJ, DC, VA, MD, CA and FL. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - August 21, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Video Classified Start-Up Gets National Nod from Wall Street Journal
Spynbuy.com, a local Beaverton Company which operates one of the world’s original online video classified websites is recognized by the WSJ. The company operates an online site where members join for free to post video’s of items for sale with options to link them into online auctions... - August 21, 2007 - Spynbuy.com
Author Giving Away 3 Bedroom Condo in St. Catharines Ontario. Her New Book Will Raise $152,000 to Pay Off Mortgage and Closing Costs for Winner.
An author promoting an e-book is not news... but an author selling a book to raise $152,000 to pay off the mortgage on her condo so she can give it away to a stranger for free – the condo, not the mortgage – could arouse some attention. So Andrea Reynolds is holding a contest to award... - August 20, 2007 - Andrea Reynolds International
Curious About Blogs? Blogging & Your Business Forum Will Educate You
Egg Marketing Small Business Blog is hosting Blogging & Your Business, a forum designed to educate business owners on blog marketing. - August 17, 2007 - Egg Marketing & Public Relations
Commercial Office Cleaning Franchise Bonus Building Care Hits the Newsstands
Bonus Building Care, a rising leader in the commercial office cleaning franchise industry, has been featured in five popular franchise industry publications. - August 17, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
WSI, World’s Largest Internet Marketing Consultant Network, Opens an Office in Indianapolis, Indiana
WSI’s latest office, owned and operated by Internet Consultant, Roger Smith, will provide local companies in the greater Indianapolis area and thorough out the state of Indiana with specialized Internet solutions to bring them results. - August 17, 2007 - WSI Internet
Landscape Lighting Professionals of Jacksonville to Participate in Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is pleased to announce their participation in the Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo. - August 16, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Marketing Virtual Assistant Tackles the Question of "How to Find the Right Clients for You" in New Ebook
Ever wonder what you should be asking your potential clients? Marketing VA Jill Chongva puts an end to conundrum of "what do I ask?" with her new ebook. - August 16, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Diva
Chesterfield Video Wins Two Hanley Video Awards
Chesterfield Video Services recently was nominated for nine Hanley Awards and won two Hanley Awards for work the studio created in 2006. Chesterfield Video Services' Holiday Video Card, a new concept for holiday cards, was the big winner. - August 15, 2007 - Chesterfieild Video Services
18 Year Old Entrepreneur Says: “Depression Changed My Life”
With his new website, this young entrepreneur is on a mission to inspire people to reach for their limits and achieve their dreams. - August 15, 2007 - Inspiration To Achieve
Tiny Prints, Inc. Partners with Tea Collection
Tiny Prints, Inc. and Tea Collection announce their partnership today. Tiny Prints will offer a co-branded product launch of Tea Collection stationery featuring Tea’s distinctive prints and graphics found in their Daily Tea collection. - August 14, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.
The "Interview-an-Expert" Las Vegas Show
The Entrepreneur Doctors, Ray DuGray and Maria Ngo, a married team, owners of the Las Vegas Entrepreneur Network, hosts and producers of The Interview an Expert Show are taping now in front of a live studio audience for Las Vegas TV. - August 13, 2007 - Las Vegas Entrepreneur Network
WSI Earns Top Spot in Europe
Ranks as No. 1 Internet Services Franchise in Franchise Europe’s Top 500 - August 13, 2007 - WSI Internet
Small Retailers Get Free Online Solution for Quickly Sourcing Quality Wholesale Suppliers
HarrisGuide.com has developed a very handy online resource for small retailers seeking a free quality product sourcing solution. - August 12, 2007 - HarrisGuide.com
Business Owners Invited to “Plug in” Marketing Power Tools at MicroCredit-NH Workshop
Does the thought of writing to promote your business overwhelm you, or push you outside your comfort zone? Have previous marketing efforts failed you, or soured you on doing more for your business? On Tuesday, August 14th, at 6:30pm in Laconia, NH, Allen Voivod - co-founder and one of the two "Content Lovers" of Epiphanies, Inc. - will lead a MicroCredit-NH workshop on getting greater visibility and results, while saving time and money, with your marketing "Power Tools." Plug in. - August 11, 2007 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Texas Right of Way Associates Launches Innovative In-House Professional Land Survey Division
Barnett Shale- Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) Now has a full service In-House Professional Land Survey Division in that will begin to work in conjunction with their Right of Way Agents currently working on projects in the Barnett Shale and throughout Texas. - August 10, 2007 - TRWA, Inc.
Virtual Assistants – The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How’s
With the Virtual Assistant industry getting larger every day, Tawnya Sutherland, founder of www.VAnetworking.com (VANA), has implemented a survey that will be completed by Virtual Assistants from all over the world so that further awareness can be brought to the Virtual Assistant industry through... - August 10, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"
One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Craig R. Hastings, Owner of CNR Limited, Has Been Included in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Craig R. Hastings, owner of CNR Limited, has been included in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As President and Owner Craig orders new products and maintains inventory all while ensuring customer satisfaction. CNR provides customers with affordable, quality golf products and services. - August 08, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Local Start Up Publisher Entrepreneur Gets National Distribution Deal
MMA Publications gets national distribution deal. One local entrepreneur and his February 2007 start-up magazine “MMA The Authority Magazine” goes national this month with the August/September issue. Lenny Bogdanos, local mixed art trainer and Taekwondo World Champion and business investor was inspired by a magazine that challenged his standards. Lenny saw a martial art magazine that came across his desk, I said “I can do better than this.” - August 07, 2007 - MMA publications, llc
iBagit, One of the First On-Demand Fulfillment Service Providers for Small Businesses, Goes Live
iBagit,Inc. (www.ibagit.com) one of the first on-demand warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support service providers for small to medium size businesses went live today online. Now small and medium size businesses get integrated warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support... - August 03, 2007 - iBagit, Inc.
Kids At Heart Franchisee Awarded School Photography Contract for Jackson Township, NJ
Jackson Township, NJ, Board of Education awarded the contract for Elementary and Middle School Pictures for the 2007-2008 school year to Kids At Heart Photography Franchisee, Joe Monteverde. - August 02, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
KRLD Adds New Program to Weekend Lineup: The Frontline Source Group Employment Hour
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD announced today a new addition to its weekend lineup. The Frontline Source Group Employment Hour, will air Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning August 5th. The show will take listener calls and will cover topics such as careers, the employment market, interview tips and finding... - August 02, 2007 - Frontline Source Group
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Tim Cartwright Speaks at 2007 Florida EDC Conference
Tim Cartwright participated in speaking panel discussing the current "Angel Investment" environment. He discussed national and regional trends in Angel Investing and how the Gulf Coast Venture Forum plays a part of the capital raising continuum in Southwest Florida. - August 02, 2007 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Two New Franchises in Monmouth and Mercer Counties, NJ
Joe Monteverde of Hamilton, NJ was awarded a Kids At Heart Photography franchise and will service Monmouth and Mercer Counties, NJ. “What I like best about owning a Kids At Heart franchise is the support I receive from them. Kids At Heart provide so much assistance that I get to focus on what makes me money. With all their support, I also have more time to spend enjoying my life. You will see me on the golf course more often.” - August 01, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Announces New Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Kathie M. Thomas, Principal "A Clayton's Secretary”® as a new Premier Partner to the forum. As a Premier Partner, Kathie is offering a 20% discount to... - August 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Announces New Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Penny Haynes (1st Podcast Publishing) as a new Premier Partner to the forum. As a Premier Partner, Penny is offering an exclusive price for VANA members for the 9+ hour VA... - August 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Local Outdoor Lighting Company NiteLites of Sarasota Sponsors of the Home Builders Association MarineMax Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Sarasota County MarineMax Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 8 – 11 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida. - July 30, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
UJeans is Stepping Into the POOL
UJeans is exhibiting at S(eco)nd within POOL, the fashion buyer's Tradeshow from August 27 to 29. S(eco)nd provides a platform for companies to raise awareness of how much we can affect our environments and to offer choices that make a difference. - July 30, 2007 - UJeans
PrintsMadeEasy.com Adds 5,000 More Design Templates for Business Cards and Postcards
Business cards printing leader creates new online library of templates to help individuals and organizations design and print high-quality, affordable business cards and postcards. - July 30, 2007 - PrintsMadeEasy.com
The All New Litup.com Has Arrived
The new Litup.com is now here. There are many of the features you have always had but now you have a lot more. Create your own profile page www.litup.com/yourusername. Add Friends and organize them. Going a Group or create a group. Sell your stuff or post job offers in the classified section. Create your own quiz and even post events. - July 28, 2007 - Cox, Davis and Simpson LLC
New Surplus and Liquidation Guide Reveals Industry Secrets to Sellers Buying Bulk Products to Resell
Ebay has become a popular venue for anyone looking to start a home based business or for anyone looking to make some extra money. As the online auction marketplace is becoming more and more competitive, many are finding it very difficult to find product merchandise cheaper than for what they are... - July 28, 2007 - Chad Maslak
BKS Mindset Marketing Announce Val Smyth's Online Marketing System for Xooma Worldwide
BKS Mindset Marketing and members of the X2O Powerline Team, http://www.X2OPowerline.com/leaders, announce the release of Multi-millionaire marketer, Val Smyth's new exclusive online marketing system. "This is amongst the most powerful systems out there," said X2OPowerline Team leader,... - July 28, 2007 - BKS Mindset Marketing
Richmond Based Virtual Assistant Receives Certified Virtual Professional Seal
A Virtual Advantage, LLC is a “virtual assistant” business that strives to help entrepreneurs, small to medium sized businesses, busy sales executives or anyone that is in need of administrative assistance. - July 28, 2007 - A Virtual Advantage, LLC
A Virtual Advantage, LLC Joins World-Wide Movement for Ethics in Business
A Virtual Advantage, LLC has joined forces with other organizations around the world, to help create a climate that will eventually make future Enron-type business scandals impossible. - July 27, 2007 - A Virtual Advantage, LLC
Local Business Selected as Semi-Finalist for $1000.00 Small Business Grant from IdeaCafe.com
The Ambassador's Touch became a semi-finalist, for the second year in a row, for a $1000.00 small business grant from IdeaCafe.com. - July 26, 2007 - The Ambassador's Touch Concierge & Events, Inc.
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Another Franchise in New Jersey
Kids At Heart Photography continues its growth in New Jersey. - July 25, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Online Incorporation Service MaxFilings Announces New Interactive Fees Chart Showing Cost to Incorporate Online
Online incorporation service MaxFilings launches interactive Fees chart showing cost to incorporate online in each state; costs include state filing fees. - July 25, 2007 - MaxFilings, Inc.
Welcome to Slovakia Goes Live - Connecting Commerce to the Heart of Europe
A new business initiative connecting companies to the High Tatras - July 25, 2007 - Welcome To Slovakia
The Instructor Group Launches Dynamic and Content Rich Online Training Courses for the World Wide Web
The Instructor Group, LLC is a full service training consulting firm. Offering training products, services and a unique and one of kind business opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs. The Instructor Group has the most cost effective and quickly deployed hosted & serviced learning management system in the industry and uses that leverage to offer business opportunities for qualified distributors. The company is truly pioneering an industry while expanding its client base rapidly. - July 24, 2007 - The Instructor Group, LLC
Business Woman Gets in on the Ground Floor of Revolutionary New Network Marketing Program
Business woman, Sherry Bonelli, feels fortunate. Sherry has gotten in on the ground floor of a revolutionary new network marketing program – BookWise. - July 23, 2007 - BudSprout, Inc.
Free Special Report Empowers Businesses to Adopt July as the New January and “Go Nuts” in 2007
For a lot of small businesses, July is a slow season – the perfect time to reflect and course correct, so they can end the year deep in the black. "The Secret to Making Your Business "Go Nuts in 2007," a free special report offered by a New Hampshire-based brand strategy firm and a Dignity Marketing company, offers seven tactics for these small businesses and service professionals to attract more clients, build trust, and boost profits. Download the free report at www.GoNutsIn2007.com. - July 20, 2007 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Retail Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Concerns of Retailers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small retailers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on providing more services, adding new products as well as improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Bring It On: Mom and Pop Stores Can Now Battle Competition from Retail Giants
The Business Advancement Center™ (BAC) changes franchise industry and makes it possible for mom and pop stores to stay open and successful despite takeovers from retail giants. The consulting firm has made the process of franchising, licensing, and distributorship so affordable—marking... - July 20, 2007 - Business Advancement Center
i-Shop for Things Announces Drop Shipping Web Site Plans in Affiliation with DropshipDesign.com LLC
i-Shop for Things and DropshipDesign.com LLC are offering several different drop shipping plans to satisfy any budget. - July 19, 2007 - i-Shop for Things Online
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Dr. Taffy Wagner as New Premier Partner
VAnetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Dr. Taffy Wagner, Founder of Journey to Wholeness (journeytowholeness.net), as a new Premier Partner to the forum. Making money is one reason people start a business. Will... - July 19, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Reliance Technology Ventures Advises Reliance Communications on $300 Million Acquisition of Yipes Holdings, Inc.
Reliance Technology Ventures Limited (RTVL), led by Mr. Harshal Shah, played a pivotal role in Reliance Communication’s acquisition of US based Yipes Holding, Inc (“Yipes”), the leading provider of managed Ethernet Services. Reliance Communications, through an affiliate, is acquiring 100% of Yipes, in an all cash deal valued at Rs. 1,200 crore ($300 mn). This is the largest ever acquisition by Reliance Communications to date. - July 17, 2007 - Reliance Venture Asset Management Ltd