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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
Granite Shield’s Revolutionizing New Line of Aftercare Products
Granite Shield™ announces a new line of aftercare products available to purchase online now. - July 17, 2007 - Granite Shield
Weekend Seminar Provides Unique Look Into Real Estate Investing
Popular Real Estate Investing Show Offers Attendees a First Hand Look at How to Fix and Manage Properties - July 16, 2007 - Get Real REI
Sherrilynn Kenyon, an Honored Member of Cambridge Who’s Who Has Been Recognized for Her Achievements in Writing
Sherrilynn Kenyon, award winning author of the widely-acclaimed series Dark Hunter, Lords of Avalon and The League, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for exceptional work on her best-selling vampire, science-fiction, fantasy and romance novels. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection... - July 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Jeff James to Speak at Pittsburgh Internet Marketing Conference
Director of Enterprise Marketing for Microsoft, Jeff James, will be presenting on marketing alignment and effectiveness at Pittsburgh internet marketing conference. - July 13, 2007 - Direct Online Marketing
Boost Business Sales with MicroCredit-NH Workshop
Cash-flow challenged? Short on ideas about how to increase sales, generate new biz, and follow through on high-ROI opportunities? Join Lani & Allen Voivod, aka "The Content Lovers" of Epiphanies, Inc., as they lead a "Creating Added Value" workshop for small business owners and micropreneurs in Franklin, NH on July 20th, from 9:30 - 12:30. - July 13, 2007 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Harshal J Shah Gets Appointed as CEO of Reliance Technology Ventures Ltd.
Harshal J. Shah, a veteran of IBM and Accenture, has now been appointed as the CEO of Reliance Technology Ventures Ltd. Mr. Shah has been instrumental in the investments into Yatra, India's largest online travel consolidator, Seedfund, and a company which was the largest venture capital transaction in India. He serves on the boards of Yatra, Telsima, Setco Automotive Ltd. and Reliance Venture Asset Management. - July 12, 2007 - Reliance Venture Asset Management Ltd
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Seminar on Money, Mission and Marketing
VAnetworking.com is pleased to introduce Maxine Hyndman, author of “The Organic Entrepreneur” and "The Naked Millionaire." - July 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
James F. Kenefick to Co-Chair International Corporate Social Responsibility Network
Washington, D.C., area telecom and social entrepreneur James F. Kenefick was named co-chair of the newly-formed Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Social Responsibility Network—a global community of CEOs dedicated to using their companies as a tool for social benefit. He shares... - July 11, 2007 - Working Excellence Capital Partners
Internet Marketing Services Now Available to Businesses in Phoenix, AZ
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office in Phoenix - July 11, 2007 - WSI Internet
Offer a Better Phone Service Than Your Phone Company with DIDXchange and Hosted VoIP
Today is the day to stop griping about the state of phone service because it is reality to start your own. Super Technologies, Inc. now offers white label call forwarding management system and voice in and out solutions that offers new features and stickiness from end-users, powered by DIDX DIDXchange, ready for entrepreneurs and traditional companies to roll out a new telephony business within 7-45 days (complexity of service determines length of turnaround). - July 10, 2007 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Online Business Blog Biz-Blogger.net Launches to Industry Acclaim
Online business blog biz-blogger.net is officially launched today by prolific online entrepreneur David Fraser, and is already causing a stir in the industry. - July 08, 2007 - Biz-Blogger.net
BKS Mindset Marketing Offers No Cost - Val Smyth’s Mentors in Motion with Xooma
The BKS Mindset Marketing team, http://www.squidoo.com/x2o-xooma, announced they are giving a lifetime membership into Mentors in Motion and the Master Key System ($700 Value) when joining their Xooma Leadership team http://www.xoomalifestyle.com. - July 07, 2007 - BKS Mindset Marketing
Mega-Entrepreneur Bill Bartmann Partners with Wealth Base Camp
"High-school drop-out to billionaire" Bartmann launches online grass-roots promotion through Wealth Base Camp community; members win wealth creation prizes. - July 05, 2007 - Wealth Base Camp, Inc.
Alarming News About MLM Network Marketing
A lucrative alternative to the tiny checks, rising advertising costs and high attrition rates in (http://www.adminder.com/c.cgi?afekete&PRLeap) MLM Network Marketing gains popularity amongst existing and prospective home business entrepreneurs. Corporate Executives are realizing that this model is a great alternative to owning their own lucrative business from home that is a lucrative entrepreneurial business venture that can assist them in earning six or multiple six figures from home. - July 03, 2007 - Prosperity Soutions Enterprises, Inc
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s New Software System Simplifies Financing for Small Businesses
Expert System Enables Entrepreneurs to Control Their Own Financing at Low Cost. - July 02, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
Winnipeg Virtual Assistant Garners National Attention
Winnipeg-based Virtual Assistant Jill Chongva has been recognized for her filing system management expertise in a feature article in the National Review of Medicine. Chongva was interviewed by Associate Editor Judah Issa of the National Review of Medicine regarding her expertise with filing... - June 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Diva
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Global Resorts Network (GRN), Finally a Viable Home Business Opportunity for Individuals from All Walks of Life
Global Resorts Network is opening the doors to individuals from all walks of life. Whatever lifestyle or financial goals, individuals around the world are gaining a unique and powerful opportunity to engage in a credible and viable home based business through Global Resorts Network. Finally... - June 30, 2007 - Tom Dickson, Distributor of Global Resorts Network
Virtual Assistants are Ready, Willing and "Able"
Announcement of Virtual Assistants teaming together to assist small business owners. - June 30, 2007 - Able Virtual Assistants
Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Sarasota / Bradenton, Shares Spectacular Gallery of Houses at Summer 2007 Home Expo in Mid-July
NiteLites of Sarasota/Bradenton Outdoor Lighting, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be on hand at the Summer 2007 Home Expo to showcase their latest lighting projects and low voltage lighting fixtures. - June 29, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Family Home Business Conference Provides Life-Changing Entrepreneurial Education
Rhea's Entrepreneur Days is an annual home business conference where families learn real estate and stock market investing, selling on eBay, Internet marketing, creating ebooks, copywriting, and much more from millionaire experts. This event will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 3-5, 2007 and Atlanta, Georgia on August 24-26, 2007. Teens are welcome. - June 28, 2007 - Educating For Success, Inc.
Mother Surpasses All Expectations
It was another typical day for Becky Anderson. Dishwashers and dryers were running, kids were screaming, and tractors were clanking over the fields. Becky was a busy mother of nine children, and her husband was one of the largest farmers in the state of Utah. Her house was noisy to say the least. - June 28, 2007 - For Every Body
New Site Launch: Mom-To-Be Depot, the One-Stop-Shoppe for Expectant Moms
All in one resource for expectant moms - expert advice, must-have products, health & beauty guides and more - June 27, 2007 - Mom-To-Be Depot
James F. Kenefick Accepts Position with green@work Magazine Advisory Board
green@work magazine, a publication that seeks to be “…required reading for business leaders seeking profitable approaches to environmental and social responsibility,” recently expanded their Advisory Board to include Washington, D.C. area telecom and social entrepreneur James F. - June 27, 2007 - Working Excellence Capital Partners
Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Granite Shield Granite is Smoother, Shinier, Maintenance Free and Still Able to Breathe
If it doesn't say Granite Shield, it's not permanently shielded with a no restriction lifetime warranty like Granite Shield. - June 26, 2007 - Granite Shield
FutonPlanet.com, Online Retailer of Futon Furniture, Reports Respectable Earnings This Quarter Despite Recent Decline in the Futon Industry
One of the world's largest online retailers of futon furniture, Futon Planet, reported earnings this quarter, despite a recent decline in their sector of the furniture industry. The company's vice president attributes their success to the fact they understand that "average doesn't cut it." - June 25, 2007 - LeBlanc Global
Free Resource Helps Successful People Become Acclaimed Speakers and Published Authors
Keller Media, Inc. creates a free, frequently updated resource for authors, speakers, consultants, doctors and award winning academia who desire to publish a bestselling book and create a successful speaking career. - June 25, 2007 - Keller Media, Inc.
Roboanimatronics: Branding 2.0
All mascots for large corporations create a brand and a memory hook that keeps their messages at the top of the viewers' mind. Animal "spokesthings", such as the Aflac duck, the Geico gecko, and the Exxon tiger, are firmly ingrained in consumers' minds. With the invention of the Internet and the advancement of the web 2.0 trend, similar branding for smaller companies is becoming more of a reality. - June 22, 2007 - Cimetta Design
Small Business Teleseminar with Sean D'Souza Reveals the Secrets of How Customers Think
Tessa Stowe interviews Sean D'Souza on "The Secrets of How Customers Think: What Makes Them Say no at the last minute (and what gets them to say Yes)." - June 22, 2007 - Sales Conversation
Florida Inventor Recieves Patent for Unique New Grocery and Department Store Plastic Shopping Bags Carrying and Managing Device
The ingeniously simple and inexpensive device will save consumers time, effort, and simplify a twice a week chore for over 111,000,000 U.S. households. - June 21, 2007 - Baggy Buddy Easy Carry Handles
Freight Bill and Invoice Factoring or Account Receivable Funding … All Provide Debt Free Working Capital with Programs from UC Factors Texas, Tennessee and California
Factoring with UC Factors is a debt free way to achieve consistent working capital and a positive cash flow. For start-ups, small businesses and growing businesses, factoring provides the needed funds without the owner(s) giving up equity (taking on a partner(s)) or going into debt. Factoring can... - June 20, 2007 - UC Factors
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Manufacturers Predicting Greater Revenues, Expecting to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports
Manufacturing confidence growing despite concerns about economy says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Confidence of Construction, Contracting Business Owners Registers Third Consecutive Quarterly Gain
Owners of construction, contracting industry businesses look to increase hiring despite concerns about economy, revenue during next 12 months says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Small Business Confidence Indexes Rise in Three Key US Industries; Owners Plan to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months
Outlook for Construction / Contracting, Manufacturing, Food Industries improved during second quarter says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 19, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
New Online Course Gives Small Business Owners Financial Tools to Succeed
Best-selling author teaches entrepreneurs crucial skills, thinking, attitude - June 18, 2007 - Journey To Wholeness
Press Coverage Heats Up Alongside Charlotte Real Estate Market
Within a few short weeks of the release of the podcast touting Charlotte, NC as a great real estate investing market ABC News’ Nightline threw the Charlotte real estate market in the spotlight. - June 18, 2007 - Cash in on Charlotte