Small Business Services News
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Los Angeles Agriculture Innovation Conference to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Investment and Entrepreneurship
October 24 Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference in Los Angeles to focus on economic opportunities as well as environmental and societal benefits of embracing, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices, technologies and startup companies. - September 11, 2012 - Seedstock
Become a Businessman with the Midas Touch- Business Alchemy: Turning Ideas Into Gold
Believing the future of economic growth rests in the hands of the innovators, Cobb, along with his co-author M.L. Johnson, wrote Business Alchemy to educate individuals wanting to create new business ventures and be their own boss. - September 11, 2012 - Targeted Tactics, LLC
“How to Create Your Celebrity Brand” Video Training Offers Free Tips on Developing a Hot Brand
Free tips secrets to creating a celebrity brand are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training offers tips from fitness business coach Rocco Castellano and fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - September 10, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Franchise Solutions Introduces Quick Connect - Redefines "Real-Time" Leads for Franchisors
Kick-start franchise development conversations via text messaging. - September 10, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
Best MLM Companies is Now Business Opportunity Lounge
The old online list simply named "Best MLM Companies" has undergone a complete transformation. The result is all new online social network BusinessOpportunityLounge.com, exclusively for people involved in MLM, network marketing, and other work at home small business opportunities - the perfect place to interact with others, recruit members, and find new business opportunities. - September 09, 2012 - Business Opportunity Lounge
Home Security Affiliate Dealer Program
Are you looking for the most complete Home Security Affiliate Dealer Program available to U.S. based call centers? - September 08, 2012 - Premier Product Placement
Small Business Success is Random Says New Breakthrough Research
A groundbreaking, international, multi-year study indicates a serious disconnect between an entrepreneur’s intentions to build a solid and sustainable company and their behavior. Although organizations report that they are “focusing on business basics” they do not seem to be engaging in process or strategic improvement. The research indicates that startup success is random and that entrepreneurs are not receiving the right kind of support early enough. - September 08, 2012 - Small Business Breakthrough
Cold Chain Market in India Set to Cross Rs. 6400 Crores (US$ 11 Billion) by 2017
Government initiatives, growing organized retail, pharmaceutical industry, horticultural produce and food processing would spur the demand for cold chain logistics in the coming years. - September 08, 2012 - TechSci Research
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness Opens New Location in North Carolina
After researching franchise opportunities and businesses for sale on Franchise.com, business seeker finds match with Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness. - September 07, 2012 - Franchise.com
Franchise Solutions Partners with Qualicare Family Homecare to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise Solutions has partnered with the Qualicare Family Homecare franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - September 07, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
The BOSS Society Presents Wealth Tour with Speaker James Hamilton and Super Bowl Champion Rod Smith
“Once Homeless… Never Helpless” Series Kicks Off with Two Events in Raleigh, N.C. - September 07, 2012 - BOSS Society
ktMINE® Named One of the 75 Finalists for 11th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm located in Chicago, is one of the top 75 finalists for the prestigious 2012 Chicago Innovation Awards reflecting a cross section of the Chicago and surrounding regions’ business communities. - September 06, 2012 - ktMINE
Coach House Motors - Announces Their Opening
Importing Authentic Land Rover Defenders - September 06, 2012 - Coach House Motors, Ltd.
Mijura Task Management Software Announces Pricing Changes
Sydney based Mijura has changed its subscription pricing structure. The new pricing starts at $9 per month for a team of 3 which is a significant drop from the previous plans. - September 06, 2012 - Mijura Pty Ltd
John Spencer Ellis Recently Named to 2012 Personal Trainer Hall of Fame
John Spencer Ellis was named to the 2012 Personal Trainer Hall of Fame. The hall recognizes men and women who work to make the world a healthier place. - September 05, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Finally...Real Help for Real Small Businesses to Stay in Business!
Surpass Business Alliance for small businesses helps that local café, taqueria, dry cleaner, landscaping company, salon, specialty store, service business, bodega, etc. Many studies state that anywhere from 70%-80% of small businesses fail. Surpass Business Alliance aims to change that by offering tools and techniques long used by big business and tailored for the small business sector. - September 05, 2012 - Surpass Business Alliance
100% Virgin Remy Hair from the Temples of India Presented by Luxe Hair Exotics
Ultra Luxe of Atlanta announces the launch of Luxe Hair Exotics 100% Virgin Indian Hair hand selected to bring you the finest quality human hair extensions you can buy. - September 03, 2012 - Luxe Hair Exotics
"I Love Jenni" Spinoff Finishing at AlphaDogs Post
AlphaDogs Post gives outstanding look to Telemundo’s mun2 new reality series “Chiquis n’ Control.” - September 03, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Now Accepting Applicants for AccelNow’s Free ThrottleUp! Boot Camp Event
The start-up business accelerator AccelNow will host its ThrottleUp! Boot Camp event starting Wednesday, October 3rd through Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at the AccelNow Suite, in Borla Commerce Park, 3000 Bill Garland Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604. ThrottleUp! Boot Camp will provide intensive... - September 02, 2012 - AccelNow
Bridgestone Global Partners Supports Search for Top Young Entrepreneurs
President Robert Campbell joined several distinguished names in the business sector in the panel of judges of the recent Young Entrepreneurs Award. - September 01, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
Media Veteran, George Young Comes to OpenJar Concepts, Inc. as Vice President of Business Development
OpenJar Concepts, Inc. (“OJC”) a direct-response integrated marketing firm with emphasis on performance driven, lead generation campaigns has a new “buzzing bee” circling the hive. Mr. Young joins OJC as Vice President of Business Development. - August 31, 2012 - OpenJar Concepts, Inc.
Wexford University Offers 15 Percent Discount for U.S. Military Personnel Who Want to Earn Nutrition, Fitness and Sport Psychology Degrees
Wexford University now offers a 15 percent discount for members of the military. Wexford offers online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology fields. - August 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes Steve Ford at Annual Convention in San Antonio
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual convention and trade show on October 14-16 in San Antonio. The keynote speaker for this convergence of the Texas self storage industry will be Steve Ford. The son of former President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford, Steve Ford has... - August 31, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Registration for January Classes at Wexford University Online Begins Sept. 15
Wexford University will begin taking registration for classes starting in January on Sept. 15. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - August 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Official ICD-10 Date Announced by CMS, But Don't Train Yet Says The Strategic Chiropractor
The final, official ICD-10 implementation date has been announced by CMS. Even though doctors of chiropractic will be affected by this change, billing expert Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor cautions about training too soon. - August 30, 2012 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Franchise.com Partners with Farmers Agency Development Center to Expand Business Locations
Franchise.com has partnered with the Farmers Agency Development Center business to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - August 30, 2012 - Franchise.com
Avionté Ranks Among the Fastest Growing Private U.S. Companies for 2012
Ranks No. 1074 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies with Three-Year Sales Growth of 294%. - August 29, 2012 - Avionte Staffing Software
Women’s Business Development Center Presents "Marketing to the Government" Workshop for Women Business Owners October 3 in St. Louis
Workshop is designed to educate small business owners on how to effectively sell their service or product to governmental agencies. - August 29, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
"Ask Steve" Gives Small Business Owners New On-Line Problem Solving Resource
Local Business Coach Launches "Ask Steve," a Free Problem Solving Web Service That Helps Business Owners Tackle Difficult Issues. - August 28, 2012 - GrowthSource Coaching
CPEhr Named One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Human Resources Outsourcing firm CPEhr recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” by the Los Angeles Business Journal competition for the fourth consecutive year. - August 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Fine Artist Jay Alders Takes Canvas to Silver
Fine artist and surf culture icon releases a jewelry line. - August 27, 2012 - Jay Alders
Brand-New Online Training Video with Former CEO of Aveda Focuses on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”
The secrets to living an extraordinary life are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training is an interview of Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, with fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - August 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Fort Worth Announces Comerica Bank as Founding Sponsor
Comerica continues long-standing commitment to small business and entrepreneurial growth. - August 26, 2012 - EO - Fort Worth
Cultivation Capital Makes Follow-on Investments
Cultivation Capital announces follow-on funding of portfolio companies Capital Innovators and Systematic Revenue. The investments mark Cultivation’s deployment of over $1,000,000 into high growth technology ventures since the fund launched earlier this year. Capital Innovators provides tech... - August 26, 2012 - Cultivation Capital
Ontraport Ranks No. 102 on the 2012 Inc. 500 and No. 9 in Overall Software Industry with Three-Year Sales Growth of 3001%
A Santa Barbara software company that allows entrepreneurs to start, systematize and scale their business was No. 102 on Inc. Magazine's annual nationwide list of companies with the fastest revenue growth. - August 25, 2012 - ONTRAPORT
Women’s Business Development Center September Programs Support Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - August 24, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Franchise.com Partners with Qualicare to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise.com has partnered with the Qualicare franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations in North America. - August 24, 2012 - Franchise.com
Michael Rega Chosen as Guest Lecturer at Pepperdine University Doctoral Program
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) announces Michael Rega has been selected as a guest lecturer at the prestigious Pepperdine University Doctoral Program. - August 22, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
LifeSpan Earns a Spot in the Inc. 500|5000 for the Third Year in a Row
LifeSpan Ranks No.1856 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 149% - August 22, 2012 - LifeSpan
Economist Simon Kapenda Nominated for the Prestigious 2012 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship
Simon Kapenda, CEO and Chairman of Namibia-based Groot Group has been nominated for the prestigious 2012 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), "the Oscars of business and entrepreneurship in Africa," Gala Event to be held in Accra, Ghana on October 11, 2012. The Africa Awards for... - August 22, 2012 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd
Advanced WordPress is Open for Enrollment Again at the Small Business Center at Wake Tech Community College Small Business Center
Advanced WordPress is open for enrollment again at The Small Business Center at Wake Tech Community College Small Business Center in Cary, NC. Michelle Gower of Gower Power Consulting, LLC, the Triangle’s leading WordPress website training firm, will lead the three-Monday course at the Western Campus September 10 through September 24, 2012. The three-part class will take small business owners and other students deeper into the wonders and abilities of using WordPress to manage their web sites. - August 22, 2012 - Gower Power Consulting LLC
Excalibur Technology Named to the 2012 Inc. 5000 List, Now a Four Time Honoree with Three-Year Sales Growth of 19%
Excalibur Technology was named to the 2012 Inc. 5000 List after posting a three-year sales growth of 19%. This is the fourth time that Excalibur Technology has made the list. - August 21, 2012 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
telnet mobileWEB is Now Available to Optimize Website Viewing on Mobile Devices
People accessing websites via their mobile phone is a fast growing market and users who frequent mobile websites demand a faster load with an easy to use interface. Businesses now have an ally to assist in providing a solution via mobileWeb from telnet. - August 21, 2012 - telnet
Business Owners Want More Time with Family
My Secret Staff conducted a survey with Google to answer this question: If you had 5 extra hours a week where would you spend them? Findings The respondents were given five options and were asked to choose only one. The options and the survey results were as follows: · 51.8% of the total... - August 20, 2012 - My Secretstaff
Geri Stengel Named a Top 100 Champion in the 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards
Geri Stengel recognized for her support and encouragement of entrepreneurs and small business owners. - August 20, 2012 - Ventureneer
Lisa Price to Deliver Keynote Address at Women’s Business Development Center’s Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference
The oldest conference and business opportunities fair for women business owners in the country, and the premier event of its kind in the Midwest. - August 19, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
CherryBerry Reaches 100 Store Milestone
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) today announced the opening of the 100th CherryBerry store, located in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. “I think this success is just the tip of the ice berg for CherryBerry and founders Dallas and Robyn Jones,” says David Rutkauskas, Beautiful Brands... - August 19, 2012 - Beautiful Brands International
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Grand Rapids Michigan
Grand Rapids Local residents Amy and Ron Nelson open a new EmbroidMe franchise store. - August 18, 2012 - EmbroidMe
Free Video Interview Gives Fitness Pros Top Tips on “Doubling Your Business in One Year”
Fitness pro Steve Krebs shares his tips on doubling a fitness business in just one year in a new online training video. The interview with John Spencer Ellis is now available online at http://johnspencerellis.com/how-to-double-your-fitness-business-in-one-year-interview-with-steve-krebs/. - August 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Franchise Solutions Partners with DwellGreen to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise Solutions has partnered with the DwellGreen franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across in North America. - August 17, 2012 - Franchise Solutions