Small Business Services News
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Alliance Bank & Trust Expands Lending Reach
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Woody T. Washam, Jr. to their commercial lending team as Lake Norman Market President. Mr. Washam is a graduate of Catawba College where he received his... - May 17, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
A 20 Year Journey from Fax Machines to Mobile Apps: EventGuide Reaches a Rare Milestone
The EventGuide service celebrates 20 years as a digital publication, seeing technology progress from fax machines to cell phone mobile apps. - May 17, 2013 - MetroGuide.com, Inc.
BuildAutomate Studies Plugin Usage on Budgie Collective
In an effort to continually improve upon its products, BuildAutomate Inc. has concluded it’s first of several case studies on its best-in-class WordPress plugin, the XData Toolkit. The XData ToolKit is a stand-out offering in the world of WordPress plugins. It allows a developer to implement... - May 17, 2013 - Build.Automate Inc
Mobile Development Company Stanfy Offers Free Consultation for Android Startups
Stanfy, a leading mobile design and development company, has launched a special offer for startups: free consultation on Android application from the top UI/UX specialists and mobile engineers. - May 16, 2013 - Stanfy
Local Maryland Sustainability Company Sponsors Cleats for Bare Feet Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign
greeNEWit, a local energy efficiency consulting company, is sponsoring a crowdfunding effort for Cleats for Bare Feet, an organization which collects soccer cleats for players who need them around the world. - May 16, 2013 - greeNEWit
Y Line Product Design Responds to 3D Printed Guns
Project TRGR receives a Finalist Nomination in this year’s IDEA Awards! Y Line Product Design believes that Liberty is a two way street. If anyone can own and 3D print guns then everyone should be allowed to detect the presence of live ammunition on both private and public property. Y Line Product Design is an International IDEA Awards Finalist, and is continuing to develop project TRGR. TRGR is a big idea. It is an innovative response to gun violence. - May 15, 2013 - Y Line Product Design
Four Ingredients for Sustainable New Product Success Discussed at the 18th Annual Center for Retail Leadership’s Executive Forum
“New product success requires an understanding of the power of the moment. Moments are the instances in the lives of consumers that impact paths to purchase,” said Dave Lundahl, CEO of InsightsNow, Monday at the 18th Annual Center for Retail Leadership’s Executive Forum at... - May 15, 2013 - InsightsNow, Inc.
Finance Experts Are Elated as InCreditable Advisors Has Finally Rolled Out Their Much Anticipated Business Funding Suite
InCreditable Advisors has released a first of its kind cash and credit access system which provides business owners easy access to financing options of all kinds for their businesses. The business credit and funding suite has over 400 financing sources. There is also access to over 30 different funding sources available. - May 15, 2013 - InCreditable Advisors, LLC
Inspirational "Struggle2Victory.com" Blog Showcases Real Stories of Triumph Over Adversity
Fascinating new blog features a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, difficulties and roadblocks faced by successful modern-day entrepreneurs, and how they were able to overcome these obstacles in pursuit of their dreams. - May 15, 2013 - Struggle2Victory.com
Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Expert Profit Solutions Guided Small Business Owners on Strategy and Goals & Objectives in the Peak Profit Potential Mastermind Group
Effective performance management revolves around persistently executing the business strategy. The Peak Profit Potential (TM) Mastermind led by Donna Marie Thompson, the small business profitability specialist and creator of The Profit Pyramid (TM), fully aligned results with business goals. Many businesses measure the wrong things and that impacts the bottom line. Sound business strategy is key to achieving peak profit potential. - May 14, 2013 - Expert Profit Solutions
Karma Yoga and Fitness Launches Affiliate Program
Karma Yoga and Fitness launched an affiliate program, partnering with LeadDyno. The program will pay affiliates 10%. - May 13, 2013 - Karma Yoga & Fitness
Reckenen Introduces Outsourced Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
Bookkeeping and controller offerings focused on small to medium-sized business and non-profits. - May 13, 2013 - Reckenen
Worldwide Investor Network’s Highly-Anticipated Third "Funding the Best in Global Innovation" Mentoring and Demo Event
WIN’s conference set for May 16 in NYC, to accelerate funding for innovative global startups; Divya Narendra, co-founder and CEO of SumZero’ to lead distinguished panel of featured guest speakers. - May 13, 2013 - Worldwide Investor Network
EntreDot IdeaSlam Event Serves Entrepreneurs with New Business Ideas
IdeaSlam is an event for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their new business ideas to a mentor panel and receive feedback to help refine the idea. There is no fee associated with the event. - May 12, 2013 - EntreDot
Paramount Business Jets Addresses Pros and Cons of "Empty Legs"
Space Available on Repositioning Flights May Offer Good Deals, with Caveats - May 10, 2013 - Paramount Business Jets
Summer Camps Prove Age Does Not Matter in Starting a Business or Becoming a Leader of Industry
Global Business Development Center presents two unique summer program solutions to build successful futures. From June 10 to August 16, children ages 9-14 can participate in the Kid-Preneur program, taking place at the Boynton Beach Women’s Club. In addition, budding entrepreneurs ages 16-21... - May 10, 2013 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
A Controversial Nasdaq Proposal to the SEC Suggests that Internal Audits at America’s Public Companies May Minimize the Risk for Economic Instability
As law makers, federal regulators and industry leaders seek solutions to avert future economic meltdowns, public companies face increasing scrutiny. One rule currently under consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would require Nasdaq-listed companies to establish an ongoing... - May 08, 2013 - Weaver
Mingfa Tech MFG Ltd's Pin Fin Heat Sinks for LED Available in May 2013
MingfaTech Manufacturing Limited, a LED thermal solution leading provider, who is a certified LED heatsink supplier of many branded LED modules. MingfaTech’s design and supply on star heat sinks and pin fin heat sinks, especially the breaking-through LED cooler series of EtraLED, SimpoLED, GooLED have been helping the clients improve their designs with the heat dissipation in better efficiency and more aesthetic appearances. - May 08, 2013 - Mingfa Tech Manufacturing Limited
Brigitte Van Tuijl Releases Newest Online Program: Business Magic with the First Lesson Available for Free
Brigitte Van Tuijl, life and career coach to women entrepreneurs, is releasing Business Magic, her newest online program, on May 22nd. This program's first lesson (audio, transcript & extra’s included) is available for free. - May 08, 2013 - Brigitte Van Tuijl
FlipFlop® Dogs Begins Franchising
FlipFlop® Dogs is an alternative to kenneling. The Florida-based home dog care concept plans national growth. - May 07, 2013 - FlipFlop Dogs
Entrepreneur to Speak at National Non-Profit Summit
St. Louis marketing agency partner discusses innovation and ideas. - May 07, 2013 - goBRANDgo!
PROLIM Corporation Recognized as "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
PROLIM Global Corporation, an IT, PLM and Engineering services consulting firm has been recognized as one of the 2013 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. - May 06, 2013 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Reshape Your Business with Topo.ly’s Online Mapping Features
Reshaping business is necessary to outpace competition. But businesses need more than strategy and implementation. They need to utilize mapping technology to the full with Topo.ly's advanced features. - May 06, 2013 - Topo.ly
Get More Freedom in Your Solo Business
Local Time Management Expert and Master Coach shares tips during National "Revise Your Work Schedule" Month in May. - May 06, 2013 - Finding Time
New Book: That Job Just Isn't Into You! Starting Over When It's Over
Banking executive and journalist, Rob Harper wants to help people realize when, “That Job Just Isn't Into You! Starting Over When It's Over” with his new book. - May 04, 2013 - Rob Harper
Ernst & Young Names Pete Sacco Entrepreneur of the Year® 2013 Finalist in New Jersey
Pete Sacco, President & CEO of PTS Data Center Solutions(“PTS”), was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2013 Award in the New Jersey Region. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary... - May 04, 2013 - PTS
Making Social Media Profitable
The Social Media Boot Camp will help business owners achieve and maintain profitability. - May 04, 2013 - The Publicity Agency (Bahamas)
Applications Now Open for the Artha Venture Challenge
An opportunity to access Rs 25 lakh of match growth funding for ambitious social ventures. - May 04, 2013 - Ennovent Gmbh
i-lighting™ Named Governor’s Cup Grant Award Winner in Inaugural InvestMaryland Challenge
$100,000 Award Provided to Designer & Manufacturer of Easy-to-Install, Cost-effective & Energy-smart Easy Plug™ Stair & Outdoor Lighting Solutions. - May 02, 2013 - iLighting
Visionary People Media Spotlights the Leaders of Evolution in Atlanta
On Wednesday May 8th 2013 at 10:30am Visionary People Media will host the next Live TV Show "A Day In The Life Of Business"; where Leaders of Evolution in Atlanta will be featured. The show will be taped and aired live from the shows corporate sponsor location, The BizLynks Center 3665... - May 02, 2013 - Visionary People
National Marketing Firm Catering to Entrepreneurs Opens Office to Serve Denver
The Marketing Department Worldwide (www.TMDworldwide.com), the nation’s first marketing consulting agency with a network of local offices that specialize in affordable marketing and advertising solutions for small businesses, opens an office to serve Denver start-ups and emerging-growth companies. - May 02, 2013 - The Marketing Department
Odyne Systems, LLC Enhances System Engineering Focus
New Staff Appointments, Patents, and Developments with Partners Demonstrate Continuing Industry Leadership in Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - May 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
New Assessment Tool Promotes Entrepreneurial Skills
After three years of development, Eckerd College’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is pleased to announce the release of a new assessment instrument called the Entrepreneurial Dimensions Profile™ (EDP). Based on extensive research into the traits, motivations, and skills of... - May 01, 2013 - Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LD)
Professional Employer Organization CPEhr Releases New HR Infographic
PEO firm CPEhr announces the release of a new, creative infographic depicting the delivery of its human resources services. - May 01, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
BusinesSuites Opens New Executive Suite Location in Annapolis, Maryland
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies - April 30, 2013 - BusinesSuites
The Academies Offers Its Certified Career Management Coach™ Training
Recent statistics note that the majority of Americans are not satisfied with their careers. These statistics, coupled with still-high unemployment rates, create a clear market opportunity for career coaches. - April 28, 2013 - The Academies, Inc
Computime & SIGNiX Team Up to Offer Cloud-Based Digital Signature Solutions
Computime is proud to partner with SIGNiX digital services to provide cloud-based digital signature solutions. - April 28, 2013 - Computime
Braindigit Announces the Release of SageFrame 2.1, a Promising Content Management System
Braindigit releases SageFrame 2.1, an enhanced version of SageFrame 2.0. SageFrame, as a Content Management System, builds awe-inspiring websites of every type. - April 27, 2013 - BRAINDIGIT IT Solution
T.J. Flynn Announces Name Change to Flynnspections LLC
Veteran Central Florida Development Manager, T.J. Flynn (sole proprietor since 1998), has moved to Brevard County, and changed the name and business structure of the company reflecting the return of Home Inspections to the menu of services offered. Flynnspections LLC is the new company owned by T.J. - April 27, 2013 - Flynnspections LLC
Local Navy SEAL Starts Adventure Racing Business
Special Operations Chief (SEAL) Brian J. Carney, a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, has spent the majority of his career in the SEAL Teams. Recently separated from active duty, he has returned home to western Massachusetts to launch his own business. - April 26, 2013 - Navy SEAL Adventure Racing LLC
UNITY Continues Advancing Entrepreneurship Among Diverse Journalists
A $200,000 grant from the Ford Foundation will enable UNITY to continue opportunities for entrepreneurial journalists of color, gay journalists and other underserved populations through the New U: News Entrepreneurs Working through UNITY project. The two-year grant will allow UNITY to expand the... - April 26, 2013 - UNITY: Journalists for Diversity
St. Louis Business Names Contest Winner
go!-celerator program to give Boston company a new home. - April 25, 2013 - goBRANDgo!
The Countess Group Officially Named an Approved Partner of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program
Central Florida-Based Marketing and Communications Consultancy Joins UCF’s Effort to Help Startup Companies Profitably Grow Sales - April 25, 2013 - The Countess Group
CPX Interactive Continues Record Growth, Looks to Future
Digital Media Company Sees 100% Quarterly Revenue Increase Over 2012, Retains Waller Capital to Explore Strategic Investments - April 23, 2013 - CPXi
New SUCCESS Book is Launched in Atlanta by Author Anna Stevens - "Turn Your Dreams and Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals!" Join the Free Book Signing Party! 5/9/13
New SUCCESS book is being launched in Atlanta on May 9th 2013. The book is a comprehensive manual on effective goal-setting and provides detailed strategies to make your dreams a reality as well as offers worksheets and templates allowing you to take actions right away. The book reveals author's personal stories of struggle, domestic violence, homelessness, and success. The book already gathered 10 pages of endorsements, changing people's life for the better! - April 22, 2013 - EQ for Success LLC
CIPC Conference Profiles Complexities of Insuring the Wealthy
High-Net-Worth Insurers, Agents, MGAs, and Related Companies Gathered Together for Education, Advocacy and Networking - April 22, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
Online Marketing Coach Launches Web Site Internet Marketing Plan for Small Businesses
Navigator Online Marketing Plan is designed for small business owners who want a one-time audit to get a handle on their challenges and opportunities with search engine optimization (SEO), paid search and other website promotion options. - April 22, 2013 - Online Marketing Coach
Small Businesses of America Launches New Line of Secure Memberships
(SBA) Small Businesses of America announces the launch of its new Secure memberships. The two affordable membership plans (the Secure 50 and the Secure 100) provide small business owners and/or their employees with basic affordable benefits to protect one’s identity, provide legal assistance... - April 22, 2013 - SBA Small Businesses of America
Key Player in Chicago's High Tech Community, BrokerSavant, Hires Chief Marketing Officer
BrokerSavant, one of Chicago’s cutting-edge players in High-Tech Internet Solutions, hired Jennifer Fournier as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead their rapid expansion. Jennifer Patush Fournier is well regarded, in the industry, for her pioneering work in internet marketing including:... - April 19, 2013 - BrokerSavant
Xconomy Launches Xperience, the New Consumertech Section of Xconomy
Xperience is designed to guide readers to the best tech tools for their lifestyles. - April 19, 2013 - Xconomy