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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
MarketScout Announces New Errors & Omissions Program Specifically Designed for CIC Agencies in California, Nevada, and Texas
Coverage Offered Through Relationship with Ironshore - April 18, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
The Search for Local Small Businesses Just Got Easy for Owners and Businesses. Experience the Win Win at Towntrawler.com.
Despite offering better prices and customer services, Small Businesses have lost out to Big Box Stores and Brands due to their limited resources in advertising and marketing. But with TownTrawler.com that is about to change. Small Businesses experience Power Listing without the catches inherent in other directories and with the option of free advertising, whilst residents get to explore what Small Businesses have to offer locally. A win win for customers and business owners alike. - April 17, 2013 - Town Trawler Media LLC
Storage Made Easy Expands United States Presence with West Coast Cloud Advisor, Geva Perry
Cloud expert Geva Perry to assist with strategy from the West Coast. - April 17, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Nashua Networking Group Exceeds $1 Million in Referrals
BNI Power Partners, a Nashua chapter of BNI, has reached a pretty impressive milestone. Since last April, its members have referred more than $1 million in business to each other. BNI is built on the philosophy of "Givers Gain®": By giving business to others, you will get business in... - April 17, 2013 - BNI, New Hampshire
$1,000.00 Cash Grant for Small Businesses Now Open for Applications
IdeaCafe.com announced the opening of its 14th Small Business Grant. - April 17, 2013 - DevStart, Inc.
Entrepreneur Provides Wisdom at Monthly Seminar
St. Louis marketing agency partner discusses the total parts of a business. - April 17, 2013 - goBRANDgo!
L & H Dynamic Business Solutions Announces May Promotion for HVAC Business Owners
In preparation for the upcoming air conditioning Tune-up season, L& H Dynamic Business Solutions will be offering free business "Tune-ups" during the month of May for all HVAC business owners. - April 16, 2013 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC
The Joy of Connecting Undergoes Major Transition
The Joy of Connecting Becomes Xperience Connections, Expands Resources for professional women to grow their networks - and their businesses. - April 15, 2013 - Xperience Connections
Ceremony to Dedicate Restoring Flag Above Santa Monica
With the help of Chief Davis at the Santa Monica Fire Department, Homeland Advisory Group will be re-installing the rigging required to once again raise the American flag to fly high atop the Real Office Center building (Google’s old office) in Santa Monica. - April 13, 2013 - Homeland Advisory Group
Federal Reserve Economist, Landry’s Executive to Speak at 5th Annual M&A INSIGHT
Federal Reserve Bank business economist Jessie Thompson and Landry’s executive Steve Schienthal will join Doeren Mayhew, Haynes and Boone and Main Street Capital for the fifth annual M&A INSIGHT panel discussion on May 2, 2013. Thompson will provide a keynote address on the state of the... - April 12, 2013 - Doeren Mayhew
The VirtualEmployee.com Model All Set to Wow French SMEs
With France now going all out to embrace outsourcing in a big way, SMEs across France will now be able to enjoy all the benefits of offshore outsourcing with the unique business model of Underemployed. - April 12, 2013 - Virtual Employee Pvt Ltd.
DogSpin.com Launches in New York City to Help Dog Owners Navigate City Life with Their Dogs
DogSpin.com has just launched in New York City to help dog owners navigate city life with their dogs. The site features guides to dog parks, city pet law, dog trainers, daycare and boarding, and fun excursions for you and your dog in NYC. - April 11, 2013 - Madison Square Ventures LLC
Three Keys to Business Success - a CEO & Founder Perspective, Hosted by SwapTheBiz.com
Meet and engage directly with highly successful Founders and CEO's that have figured it out at this high powered panel presentation and networking event. - April 11, 2013 - SwapTheBiz.com
Creative Professionals Unite for the Uncommon Cause
Portland-based fashion designer and photographer, Tony Dimitri Peniche brings together a team of ultra-talented creative minds, and gave the dying desert landscape new life with a chic project that has people talking. Why you ask? Because Peniche and his new creative team are acting upon a common motto rarely seen come to life “creation for creation’s sake.” Everyone wishes they had the "dream team" but what do you do when you actually have it? Usually, nothing. - April 09, 2013 - NXT Industries
Leisa Hart: Changing Lives One Breath at a Time
Star of "Buns of Steel" DVDs takes her "Rise, Respect, Reflect, Renew" approach to fitness to major audiences nationwide, as well as to clients of North Texas yoga studio. - April 09, 2013 - Leisa Hart and Hart Yoga
MarketCounsel Launches an Innovative Breakthrough RIA Startup Strategy for Advisors Going Independent
MarketCounsel adds to its arsenal with its new Tactical Strategy overlay to the RIA Incubator program and provides prospective independent advisors with a speed-to-market solution. - April 09, 2013 - MarketCounsel, LLC
Child’s Play President, Stephanie Azzarone, Awarded Enterprising Women of the Year Honorable Mention
Stephanie Azzarone, President, Child’s Play Communications, received an Honorable Mention in the 2013 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards presented by Enterprising Woman magazine. Azzarone and others were recognized at a gala dinner on Thursday, April 4th at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale... - April 07, 2013 - Child's Play Communications
Writers Club Announces a New Columnist Offering Tips for How to Journal
The Working Writer's Club is pleased to announce that creativity coach and life purpose intuitive, Tina Games is now writing a regular column about journaling for the club site at www.workingwritersclub.com - April 06, 2013 - Working Writer's Coach
Durham Resident, Immigrant Still Believes in the American Dream
A resident of Durham, NC since 1993, Nathaniel Holmes an immigrant from Liberia, West Africa and Naturalized US citizen still believes in the American Dream. Nathaniel started his first business My Little Buddies' Child Development Center in July 2010 with his wife. The success experienced in that business compelled Mr. Holmes to give back to his community by helping others achieve success in their own business endeavours through his second business, Small Business Solutions. - April 06, 2013 - Small Business Solutions
MenuTrinfo Founder Wins Bravo Entrepreneur Award
Betsy Craig named 2013 “Emerging Entrepreneur” in prestigious Northern Colorado leadership program. - April 05, 2013 - MenuTrinfo
Dave Doran Named Top Agent for Q1 2013 by EXIT Realty Metro, Minneapolis
Leading EXIT Agent, Dave Doran received outstanding honors as the top Agent for EXIT Realty Metro for the first quarter of 2013. - April 04, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro
The MarketCounsel Summit Opens Registration, Announcing a Joint Keynote Address by Sen. Christopher Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank
The architects of the historic Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will deliver a joint keynote at The MarketCounsel Summit on December 10th through 13th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. - April 04, 2013 - MarketCounsel, LLC
Regional Banking Leader Takes the Helm at Alliance Bank & Trust
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced its board of directors has chosen Mr. Don Harrison to lead their team. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Harrison will serve as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. - April 03, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Work Truck Show 2013 Green Award Goes to Odyne Systems
Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application - April 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
International Trade Organization -- New Import/Export Organization Caters to Wholesalers, Retailers and Manufactures
Anti-aging products and anti-aging treatment company, Forest Pure, is one of the first to join and benefit from the organization. The Import/Export Organization helps companies sell their products worldwide. - April 01, 2013 - Import/Export Organizaton
How to Create Websites
How to Create a Website - A Beginners Guide to Online Real Estate - April 01, 2013 - Business Resolutions
SBA Launches New Website
The (SBA) Small Businesses of America recently launched its newly designed website, www.sbamember.com. The new website serves as a navigation portal to the many programs for small business owners, the self-employed and home based businesses across America. As members arrive at the site, the webpage... - April 01, 2013 - SBA Small Businesses of America
Traklight Introduces New Features to Compete with Cloud Storage
Traklight’s IP Vault now offers secure multiuser options and user-friendly organization tools. - March 30, 2013 - Traklight
Merchant Solutions Group Has Milestone Month in March
Merchant Solutions Group (MSG), a leading provider of Merchant Cash Advances (MCA), announces a major corporate milestone: March 2013 was the largest sales month since inception. The company was founded in 2006 by Billy Morrissey whose love of the industry forced him to open up his own company. The... - March 29, 2013 - Merchant Solutions Group
Domino Effect Productions, LLC Produces Multiple Videos for PEX 2013 Conference at Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida
Domino Effect Productions, LLC is pleased to announce that the Company has filmed & completed a series of edits for the week-long conference for PEX 2013 at Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. - March 29, 2013 - Domino Effect Productions, LLC
The Chief Visionary Hits Another Pivotal Milestone with Visionary People
Since launching the Strategic Business Development and Marketing company in February 2007 Natasha Davis-Bowen has kept the Visionary People moving. Helping businesses grow through the use of strategy, innovation, technology and execution is the company's specialty. Now she and her team hit another pivotal milestone starting April 1st, 2013. - March 28, 2013 - Visionary People
KOSBE/TSBDC & Kingsport Chamber Recruiting Small Businesses for East Tennessee Government Contracting Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) in collaboration with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Y-12 National Security Complex’s new Uranium Processing Facility (UPF), the... - March 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
GIC Invests $50m in ePlanet Portfolio Company Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa
Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) will invest $50 million in ePanet Capital portfolio company Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa (VMMEA), the fastest growing regional mobile telecommunications group headquartered in Dubai. VMMEA is the undisputed leader in the Mobile Virtual Network Operator... - March 27, 2013 - ePlanet Capital
Vancouver Tech Startup Represents Canada in Hong Kong Trade Mission
Muprime Technology Inc announced today that it will be joining the Canadian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Trade Mission to Hong Kong in an effort to diversify its business into Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Asian market. - March 27, 2013 - Muprime Technology Inc.
Invaluable New Book for Entrepreneurs - Essential Assistant in Every Stage of Business Development
The business attorney Ekaterina Mouratova, Esq. publishes an invaluable legal guidance book for entrepreneurs and anybody who may be involved in business transactions and operations - Business Law for Entrepreneurs. A Legal Guide to Doing Business in the United States. The book covers a full range of legal matters related to business practices, from start-up to every stage of a company’s life-cycle. - March 26, 2013 - The Law Firm of Ekaterina Mouratova, PLLC
Growing Technology Commercialization: University of Kansas Moving Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
The University of Kansas is moving innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace at breakneck speed. Julie Goonewardene, President of KU Technology Commercialization Center, announced five researchers were awarded $50,000 each to further their research, research includes 1) medical delivery methods; 2) protein-based drugs for Parkinson's Disease; 3) new drugs for multiple sclerosis; 4) slide and tissue block valet system; 5) and solar panel detectors and sensors. - March 26, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
President and CEO of Professional Options Named to International Top SMB 150 List
Doña Keating selected among worldwide SMB IT channel influencers. - March 25, 2013 - DonaKeating.com
Entrepreneur Kimberly Martinez is Ms. Mompreneur 2013. She is CEO of Bonitas International, Home of the BooJee Beads Brand of Beaded Lanyards and Badge Reel Jewelry.
Bonitas International CEO and entrepreneur Kimberly Martinez was crowned Ms. Mompreneur 2013 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL last week. The Ohio business owner, whose company produces and distributes fashion ID jewelry that includes the BooJee Beads brand of beaded lanyards and badge reels, is a former Fortune 50 executive. - March 25, 2013 - Bonitas International
Women’s Business Development Center-Minnesota Seventh Annual Celebration of Success & 10th Anniversary Held on March 5
Local women entrepreneurs and supporters of women’s economic development honored for their achievements and success. - March 21, 2013 - Women's Business Development Center
CPX Interactive Sponsors Entrepreneurship Competition at Hofstra University
CPX to Award $75,000 in Prizes to Those with the Best Concept and Business Plan - March 20, 2013 - CPXi
Commerce Science Announces New Division Leading E-Commerce Provider Agrees to Establish New J/V Company with a Leading Marketing Firm
Commerce Science announces creation of TechDogs in partnership with M3 Digital (M3SM), introducing a combined eCommerce and Network Marketing solution for distributed organizations like franchises. - March 20, 2013 - Commerce Science Corporation
Accelerate Genius Coaching and Mentoring Program Now Accepting Registrations for Startup Businesses
Accelerate Genius seeks to help exceptional entrepreneurs build great startup businesses here in Oklahoma. All startup businesses accepted into the coaching and mentoring program will have access to over $100,000 worth of perks and incentives. Submit registrations at http://accelerategenius.com/services-2/ Accelerate Genius will offer two programs: the 12-week coaching program for all kinds of startup businesses, and an intense mentorship driven, seed stage startup accelerator later in 2013. - March 20, 2013 - Accelerate Genius
Business Start-Up Competition 2013 - Business Plan Competition
The third successful year of Marketest’s Business Start-Up Competition, with market research prizes available. Enter the competition online. - March 20, 2013 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
CPEhr Announces Health Insurance Renewal Rates Significantly Below California Trends for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Professional Employer Organization CPEhr announces renewal rates on its primary large group plan significantly lower than average health care premium increases experienced statewide. - March 19, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. Establishes Partnership with GE Lighting
The Westchester-based company 1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. has received the distinction of Authorized Dealer and Distributor of GE Lighting Products, placing them at the forefront of the lighting industry. - March 19, 2013 - 1-800 NY BULBS
Luxury Estate Realtor Levay Smith Announces New Full Service Brokerage in Palm Beach-Luxury Elite Properties
Luxury Estate Broker Levay Smith describes his company as a "one stop luxury real estate company specializing in luxury home sales around Palm Beach and its neighboring Inter coastal Waterways." - March 17, 2013 - Luxury Elite Properties
Hey Snails to Join Industry Luminaries at Game Developers Conference 2013
Independent game developer Hey Snails Inc. to take part in "the world’s largest game industry event"; industry giants Blizzard Entertainment, Zynga, Ubisoft, among other participants. - March 17, 2013 - Hey Snails Inc.
Get Ready for Shark Tank Teleseminar Hosted by PR Expert, Entrepreneur and Speaker Lisa Elia
Entrepreneur, PR Expert & Speaker Lisa Elia will host the free “Get Ready for Shark Tank Teleseminar” with Financial Expert Dean Erickson, on 3/20 at 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Eastern. The call will help people who want to prepare for investor meetings and other important business presentations. For more information and to register for the call, visit www.GetReadyForSharkTank.com - March 17, 2013 - Elia Erickson Consulting
Pi Day for Nerds: Ozeal Knows When to Promote Nerd Culture
Recent London-based startup Ozeal Glasses worked out with creative ideas in marketing. They advocated celebrating Pi Day to promote their nerd culture. Besides launching the latest glasses for nerds, Ozeal spared no effort to gain attention through social media. Why for nerds? Why Pi Day? How did Ozeal do that? Perhaps you have already been puzzled. Let’s just find out how nerdy Ozeal is. - March 15, 2013 - Ozeal Glasses