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Bridgestone Global Partners Heightens Backing to Micro-Entrepreneurs
Bridgestone Global Partners is supporting 14 Credit Security Subsidy (CSS) programs established in different parts of Asia as part of its efforts to empower the micro, small and medium enterprises (mSME) sector. - September 20, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
greeNEWit from Columbia, Maryland Honored to be Included in Prestigious Empact Showcase
Founders Jason Jannati, Josh Notes and Matej Harangozo Among the Largest Showcase of Top Companies Started by Young Entrepreneurs in the United States - September 20, 2012 - greeNEWit
Franchise Solutions Partners with College Prospects of America to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise Solutions has partnered with the College Prospects of America franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - September 20, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
Franchise.com Partners with BodyBrite USA to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise.com has partnered with the BodyBrite USA franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - September 20, 2012 - Franchise.com
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Combine Modern Design with Art to Create a Stunning Lamp
After chasing a dream, Aurora Table Lamp finally comes to life. Yeison Martinez, an Industrial design student and Stephanie Martinez, a business and marketing professional reveal an artistically stunning table lamp on Kickstarter. Inspired by organic shapes and movements Yeison blends light with a non-symmetrical piece of art. Aurora lamp will be the company’s first modern lighting collection to be made in USA, if it’s fully funded with Kickstarter by October 10th. - September 18, 2012 - Stephanie Martinez
Chicago Filmmaker Needs Support
Chicago screenwriter/producer Vera J. Brooks believes the kindness of strangers can help her produce her feature film, “The Storm Within.” She’s requesting individual contributions of $1 to produce the project this fall. In 2011, Brooks was a finalist in the American Black Film... - September 17, 2012 - The Storm Within LLC
Appleton Now Open in Austin, Texas
Appleton Learning is Shaking Up the Education Industry Opening the First of Twenty-Three Branches from Multi-Unit Franchise Deal - September 17, 2012 - Appleton Learning
Reviving The Economy and Our Communities, One Small Business at a time
With unemployment rates on the rise, societal morale is low for many. Pinnacle Motivations Small Business Network Group understands the great feat it will take to inspire our economy; thus the My City My Biz Small Business Expo is back for a 2nd year. Friday, October 19, 2012 - Saturday, October 20, 2012 mark the dates of this positive community changing event. - September 17, 2012 - PMI Business Group, LLC
Lollimobile.com Wins in Palo Alto Software’s LivePlan $10,000 Boost Business Plan Competition
3 winners chosen by a panel of distinguished judges including notable leaders such as Guy Kawasaki, Diane Fraiman, Tim Berry, John Jantsch and Kristen Koh-Goldstein. - September 16, 2012 - Lolli Mobile Accessories
Tangles Salon and Spa Earns Top 100 Northeast Salon from Pureology Color Care
Andrea Imperato, owner and operator of Tangles Salon and Day Spa, may have garnered local celeb fame when, as a former student of Northampton County Community College, she was featured on outdoor billboards across the Lehigh Valley earlier this summer. Currently, she is also featured in a... - September 15, 2012 - Tangles Salon & Day Spa
Rentricity Selected by The Artemis Project™ as a 2012 Top 50 Water Company
Rentricity is pleased to announce that it has been chosen for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing.™ "The Artemis Top 50 is the water industry’s benchmark for innovation that will matter. It identifies the new solutions that will meet the world's water challenges,”... - September 14, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
StayGreen Oil Launches Its Revolutionary Used Oil Marketplace
The Web-Based Solution Greatly Increases Efficiency, Reduces Cycle Time, and Provides a Centralized Database for Recording Used Oil and Used Cooking Oil Collection Data in the US and Abroad. - September 14, 2012 - StayGreen Oil
Shopping Cart Covers and High Chair Covers, New Styles from Itzy Ritzy in Stock and Now Available at SimplyBabyGifts.com
New Category of Chair and Cart Covers Continue Baby Gift Catalog Expansion - September 14, 2012 - Simply Baby Gifts
Miami-Based Image Consultant, Tonya Seavers Evans, Has Written the Book, The Get Dressed Guide for the Public Speaker: Wow an Audience of 1 or Auditorium of 1,000
For anyone ready to speak in front of audiences large or small, there is a new book for you. Tonya Seavers Evans’s new book, The Get Dressed Guide for the Public Speaker: Wow an Audience of 1 or Auditorium of 1,000 provides image tips for entrepreneurs, business professionals and public... - September 14, 2012 - Style Strategist Inc.
pharmaCline Announces Poster Presentation at the Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care Fall 2012
The poster entitled, “Multi-case Human Field Studies of Diabetic Foot Injuries Treated with Tetracycline delivered by SSPT™: A Novel Delivery System Yields Effective Results” is authored by Dr. Christopher Ayo Otiko, DPM, and features three unique clinical case studies. - September 13, 2012 - pharmaCline
Wexford University Accepts Transfer Credits from NESTA and Spencer Institute for Associate’s Degree in Fitness Training Online Program
Wexford University now accepts transfer credits from both NESTA and the Spencer Institute for its associate’s degree in Fitness Training. The online university offers health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Numerous Premium Web Domains Released for Auction
Largest Domain Release in Flippa.com History - September 13, 2012 - Flippa.com
Phoenix Prepares for a Millionaire Makeover
Loral Langemeier’s Wealth Building Event Comes to Arizona - September 13, 2012 - Live Out Loud
Reality Web Series Seeks Entrepreneurial Contestants to Learn Internet Marketing Best Practices
Think "Hell's Kitchen" or "Biggest Loser" meets internet marketing and you've got "Prosperity's Kitchen," a 12-week reality web series/competition produced by Tea Silvestre of Word Chef Enterprises. The new series -- a first of its kind -- seeks to employ gamification... - September 13, 2012 - Word Chef
Franchise.com Partners with ATC at Home to Expand Franchise Locations
Franchise.com has partnered with the ATC At Home senior care franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - September 13, 2012 - Franchise.com
Cleveland Entrepreneurs Show Confidence in Revenue Increases in 2012
An indicator survey conducted by the global membership network, The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), shows evidence of economic sparks across the country. EO Cleveland, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, confirms that the Cleveland region’s... - September 13, 2012 - Entrepreneurs Organization Cleveland Chapter
Free Guide Reveals 21 Ways to Make Money with a Home-Based Food Business
“21 Food Businesses You Can Start from Home”: Home Business Center, Inc. releases its brand new start-up guide showing entrepreneurs how to make money from home with 21 different food-focused businesses. - September 13, 2012 - Home Business Center, Inc.
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents Train Ride to Success: Networking on the Railroad on Friday, September 14
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (The Council) takes networking on the road on Friday, September 14 when corporate supplier diversity executives and minority business owners ride a New Jersey Transit train to New Brunswick at the annual “Train Ride to... - September 12, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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