Small Business Services News
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Max Borges Agency Partners with Kickstarter Technology Projects
Max Borges Agency works on Aqua Tek S, Galileo, JuiceTank, LIL KIKR, CordCruncher, and Zooka projects to raise initial investments via crowdfunding site Kickstarter.com - April 18, 2012 - Max Borges Agency
New Missouri Technology VC Fund Led by Missouri Entrepreneurs
Cultivation Capital is a new early-stage venture capital firm investing in early stage technology companies in Missouri. The Cultivation Capital team is led by experienced entrepreneurs Brian Matthews, Peter Esparrago, Jim McKelvey and Rick Holton, Jr., who have a combined track record of more than 25 companies started, over $200 million raised and multiple exits. The firm was holding its first investment committee meeting on April 17, and will announce its first investments soon. - April 18, 2012 - Cultivation Capital
NY Entrepreneur Week Returns with Ground Breaking Entrepreneur Walk Hosted by Fox News’ Amilya Antonetti "We Are Not the 1%. We Are Not the 99%. We Are the Difference."
Entrepreneur Week (EW) is a global platform that acts as a catalyst to support entrepreneurs on all aspects of the business lifecycle. Seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs, thought leaders and early-stage investors attend EW events in order to learn, share and grow into better business owners. More than an organization, EW is a movement dedicated to breaking down silos among business owners, government entities, educators and the media to support and nurture entrepreneurship on a global scale. - April 18, 2012 - New York Entrepreneur Week
Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs
While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion
The Islington Chamber and Camden Business Network Want to Get Businesses Funded
In this tough economic climate, it's more difficult than ever before for small businesses to find funding to grow. Many SMEs lack confidence in the banking system to approach their local banks for bank loans. On the 18th April The ICoC and Camden Business Network are proud to present a high impact... - April 14, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
All Systems Go for the Kiddo-Prenuer Bazaar: the Bazaar to Teach Kids About Entrepreneurship
April signals the end of classes and the official start of the Summer season. With the onset of the heat and lots of available free time at one’s disposal, the word is also synonymous with vacations and weekend getaways to beaches and tourist spots. At first, kids may find the first few weeks... - April 14, 2012 - MD Juan Enterprises
CleanLots.com Teaches How to Pick Up More Income This Year Cleaning Parking Lots
Brian Winch offers new book and coaching teaching others how to own a profitable parking lot cleaning business. - April 13, 2012 - Winch Enterprises
Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
Independent Start-Up to Craft Game for Hugely Popular Web-Comic, Dr. McNinja
The immensely popular Web-Comic character is making his way to the world of Video Games with the help of start-up independent game developer, Fat Cat Gameworks. The project will be released as a free to play mobile and web-based "platform" style game. The game will allow players to follow the good Doctor's surreal adventures on any iOS or Android device. - April 11, 2012 - Fat Cat Gameworks
Upstate NY Startup Shows What Ithaca Has to Offer
Upstate NY startup, HasToOffer, has selected Ithaca as its latest target market for expansion. The startup created a web-based marketplace intended to put a fresh spin on local classifieds and online auction websites. - April 11, 2012 - HasToOffer
Uniastrum Strikes Up Partnership with Khabarovsk Region Guarantee Fund
The Bank is now one of a number of credit institutions collaborating with the Fund on its small business loan guarantee program. Under the agreement, the Fund undertakes to guarantee Uniastrum-issued loans up to a total Rb 36 mn. - April 11, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
ABAOC Announces Small Business Development Day on April 19 in Anaheim
Asian Business Association of Orange County is hosting Small Business Development Day on April 19 at Anaheim Marriott. Over 250 Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Growing Businesses will participate in an engaging conference that highlights live workshops, seminars, keynotes, networking and exhibition. - April 10, 2012 - Asian Business Association Orange County
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
Rentricity Awarded NYSERDA Funding to Develop Wastewater Energy Recovery Designs for NYCDEP Facilities
Rentricity Inc., the New York City-based renewable energy company, has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop energy recovery product designs for wastewater treatment plants. Rentricity will be working with the New York City... - April 10, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
BusinessOpportunity.com Establishes New Worldwide Headquarters
BusinessOpportunity.com today announced the opening of its new worldwide headquarters location at 720 N. Franklin Street in Chicago, Ill. The move is designed to ensure the company has ample room to not only accommodate its ever-increasing customer base, but also its growing staff and their... - April 07, 2012 - BusinessOpportunity.com
Free SEO Webinar: How to Increase Sales for Small Business with SEO
The Promodo company, which has been offering search engine marketing services (SEO, SEM, PPC) for 8 years at the European and world market, is providing a free webinar entitled “How to increase sales for small business with Search Engines Optimization.” - April 07, 2012 - Promodo
Broward SCORE, Hispanic Unity Celebrate First-Ever Spanish Graduating Class from Its Business Boot Camp
Broward SCORE now partners with Hispanic Unity of Florida to offer business workshops for South Florida's Spanish speaking residents. - April 06, 2012 - Broward SCORE
Women’s Business Development Center Programs for April Support, Accelerate 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. - April 06, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Groups International Set to Soft Launch iGroupAdvisor Consultants
iGroupAdvisor Consultants Helping Businesses and Business Professionals Achieve Optimal Performance - April 06, 2012 - Groups International
New Website Lets Small Businesses Name Their Price for Health Benefits
ZaneBenefits.com Teaches Small Businesses, Brokers, and CPAs New Health Benefits Options - April 05, 2012 - Zane Benefits
Another Shop Closing Down in Sarsfield Street, Limerick
Seoidín Jewellery and Giftware at 6 Sarsfield Street, Limerick is closing down due to lack of traffic driven to that area leaving one retail shop only in the street. - April 05, 2012 - Seoidin Ltd
AzCa Embroidery Continues April Fools Day Tradition with Annual Video Marketing Campaign
AzCa Embroidery & Screen Printing, a contract apparel decoration small business, continues its April Fools Day marketing campaign this year with a new video that introduces X-ray screen printing ink. When Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. became the Marketing Coordinator for AzCa in January 2010, creating... - April 04, 2012 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
CPX Interactive Creates Advertising Technology Incubator to Support and Grow Industry Start-Ups
Digital media entrepreneurs can make their case for early funding and resources. - April 03, 2012 - CPXi
Passerby Announces "Pay What You Choose" Pricing
Passerby, a new crowdfunding platform exclusive to film, announces that for the first 20 films to go into funding, filmmakers will be able to choose what percentage they pay for the service. - April 03, 2012 - Passerby
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Clean Energy with Integrated Monitoring for Water Utilities" to Delegates at the 2012 New England Water Works Association Spring Conference
Al Spinell, Rentricity’s Co-Founder will participate at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference being held in Massachusetts. The New England AWWA Section event is being held on April 4- 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Spinell will highlight... - April 03, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Shave Sharper and Smarter
After making it’s way into the daily routine of hundreds of thousands consumers, Razorpit razor blade sharpener is racking up some pretty impressive awards. Most recently, FHM and it’s readers have voted Razorpit as a 2011 "Grooming Award" winner, while Men’s Health Australia has named it a 2011 "Essential Buy." Razorpit is now accessible with free delivery all over the world. - April 03, 2012 - Firtal Brands
Finding Time’s Solo-E Certified Expert Shares Secrets to Better Electronic Communications for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Local Time Management Expert and Master Coach celebrates Electronic Communications Week April 10 -16. - April 03, 2012 - Finding Time
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Speaks at National Postal Forum
Jim Moseley, President/CEO of TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), spoke at the National Postal Forum in Orlando, Florida today on a panel sponsored by Stamps.com and chaired by Joe Illig. The title of the session was “FedEx and UPS Invoice Shock? Use USPS Instead!” Mr. Illig... - April 02, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Beasley & Henley, Mattamy Homes Models Entice Buyers
Beasley & Henley Interior Design completed 7 model homes for Mattamy Homes in North and Central Florida. The firm’s designs played up the features of the homes and showcased comfort, family and high-end design styles. - April 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Daytona Beach Real Estate Investors Use Special Techniques to Build Rapid Wealth in Current Real Estate Market
Find out how to protect your assets and use a 1031 Exchange or Self Directed IRA to build wealth. - March 31, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
New Triathlon Coaching Website Offers Certification and Business Training for Triathlon Coaches
A new triathlon coaching and certification website offers education, certification and business training for triathlon coaching. Online at http://www.triathloncoachingprogram.com/, the site is provided by the International Triathlon Coaching Association. - March 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Renowned Seafood Eatery, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, Sets to Debut in Southern California
Following the roaring success of its restaurants in Las Vegas , Washington DC and Orlando, the founders of Hot N Juicy Crawfish are looking forward to their red carpet style grand opening of their fifth location in Fountain Valley, California at the address of 15972 Euclid Street at noon, on Friday, April 6th. - March 30, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
New Website Offers Latest on Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts Training, Schools and Certification
A brand-new website, http://martial-arts-schools.info/, provides up-to-date details on martial arts schools, mixed martial arts, certifications and more. The site also links to training on becoming a martial arts coach. - March 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Hank Daughtry Awarded for Leading by Example by Texas Self Storage Association
Hank Daughtry, president of Daughtry Properties of San Antonio, was recently recognized by the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors for the example he set during their annual fundraising campaign benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. TSSA raises funds for... - March 30, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Avoid Start-up Pitfalls with Tips from Ventureneer Webinar
If Jane Pollak can go from decorating eggs to the Today Show, where can talent and passion take other entrepreneurs? - March 30, 2012 - Ventureneer
Former Jordan Brand Footwear Design Director Kicks It with NV Magazine
Founder of the Pensole School of Footwear Design D’Wayne Edwards to be featured in the NVTV web series “Small Business of the Week.” - March 30, 2012 - NV Magazine
New Personal Trainer Certification Website Offers Ins and Outs of Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer
A new personal training certification website, http://personaltrainercertificate.com/, teaches people how to become a personal fitness trainer. The site offers information on becoming a certified, accredited personal trainer. - March 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Everyday Business Owners Are the Stars of NV Magazine’s New Online Video Series
NV Magazine highlights urban professionals in its viral video series entitled “Small Business of the Week.” - March 29, 2012 - NV Magazine
Innovative Marketing Strategies for Those Who Want to Open a Restaurant Are Just a Box Away
Win Win Marketing Systems introduces a revolutionary new restaurant marketing kit for new business owners. - March 29, 2012 - Foxwell Associates
Bohme Boutique Rises to Fashion Success
The story of Bohme Boutique involves many twists and turns for two sisters from Brazil. The odds of this successful clothing boutique even existing were pretty slim. - March 29, 2012 - Bohme
AstraQom Customers Can Port and Keep South African Phone Numbers Anywhere
AstraQom, a leading provider of success building telecomunications services for organizations and individuals local and international, today announces a new opportunity to port South Africa phone numbers for the first time. - March 28, 2012 - AstraQom
New Life Coaching Certification Website Helps More People Attain Certified Life Coach Dreams
A brand-new website at http://lifecoachingcertificate.com/ offers details on becoming a certified life coach. The Spencer Institute for Life Coaching offers a wide range of coaching courses. - March 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Specialists Marketing Services Introduces New Mailing & E-Mail List Search Site for the Direct Data Division
Announcing a new website with a search tool for targeting postal and email mailing lists. - March 27, 2012 - Specialists Marketing Services, Inc
Abby and Keely Hughes aka "West Hartford CT Little Dog Nannys" Receive Their First Client: Zeke
West Hartford Connecticut's youngest entrepreneurs may in fact be Abby and Keely Hughes. After working for over a year to get their own puppy, a tiny Pappillon named Rasa, they decided they love dogs so much that they wanted to help others care for their dogs. - March 26, 2012 - The Little Dog Nanny
Fitness Fortunes Personal Trainer Coaching Program Now Includes Free Copy of Top-Rated “The Wellness Code” Book
The Fitness Fortunes coaching/marketing program for personal trainers now includes a free copy of “The Wellness Code” book. The mentoring program can help personal trainers enhance their business. - March 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gain the Experience of a Thousand Business Owners from One Breakfast
Richard McDowell traveled the U.S. to meet with business owners after retiring from a job in corporate America. With every new company and new owner he discovered unique approaches that each successful owner would take in their business that created levels of success in that individual area that was beyond what the industry average could ever dream of. He will be hosting business breakfasts for small business owners in Boise, ID. - March 23, 2012 - Entrenomics
Cleocat-Fashion: Top Retail Commerce Provider and Wholesale Fashion Seller in South-East Asia
Introducing Cleocat-Fashion, a leading wholesale fashion seller in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. - March 22, 2012 - Cleocat-Fashion
Executive Impact Group Marks 10 Years with New Web Site & Social Media
Executive Impact Group Celebrates 10 years with New Web Site & Social Media Platforms - March 22, 2012 - Executive Impact Group
Marketest 2012 Business Startup Competition: Test Your Enterprise Idea
Unfortunately the gloomy economic climate has made it extremely difficult for entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop new business ideas. For the second consecutive year Marketest are running their Business Start-Up Competition, which encourages entrepreneurs and start-ups to come up with innovative ideas in a fun and rewarding way. The winning business ideas will receive prizes of £1000 and £500 tailored market research, which will help the winners discover their ideas true potential. - March 22, 2012 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)