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Global Electronic Technology, Inc. and eProcessing Network, LLC. Join Forces to Give Merchants the Ability to Accept Payments Through Mobile Phones and Laptops
Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET), a leader in payment processing solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with eProcessing Network, LLC. (ePN) a cutting edge payment gateway and software development company. This alliance will offer GET merchants a suite of wireless payment solutions... - July 16, 2009 - Global Electronic Technology, Inc.
New Market Rates Insight Analysis Reveals That Bank-Deposits Rates Lost 30% of Return Value in the First Half of 2009
The national average rate for CDs and Money Market dropped 71 basis points, from 2.41 to 1.70 during the first six month of 2009 - July 16, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
HobNobMurfreesboro Gets Tax Advice from Jason Jones, CPA in Murfreesboro, TN
With the current tough economic times, many taxpayers are mass-emailing resumes through sites like Careerbuilder, attending career fairs and meeting with countless recruiters in any effort to secure a new position. One piece of fortunate news for those in the job market is that they may be able to... - July 16, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Save Money, Take a Break with 9 Tips to Supercharge a Staycation
Vacation budgets are tight this year, with many consumers facing lower incomes, savings pressure and increased debt due to the ongoing economic recession, but it is still possible to take a rejuvenating break with tips from free online consumer portal Bills.com. - July 16, 2009 - Bills.com, LLC
How North Shore Families Can Swim Through the Economic Tsunami
North Shore families, perceived as insulated from the recent economic turmoil, have in fact been enormously affected, says Mark Samuelson who runs a distinguished counseling practice on the North Shore of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Also a supervising faculty member at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study, Samuelson says North Shore families can turn potential danger into opportunity by reevaluating what is most important in their lives. - July 15, 2009 - Mark Samuelson Counseling
NASBA Approves ActionCOACH Business Coaching to Provide CPE for Accountants for CPE Credit
ActionCOACH, the World’s #1 Business Coaching Firm (Entrepreneur Magazine) announced today that they have been approved by The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education for accountants and is now on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. CPA's can now obtain a ActionCOACH business coach to improve their businesses while obtaining CPE credit from a nationally recognized quality business coaching provider. - July 15, 2009 - ActionCOACH Cal Team
Small Businesses Empowered to Take Control of Their Banking with New Financial Guide
Small businesses being crippled by bank charges and restrictive lending practices are being urged to take back control in a new publication launched this month. - July 15, 2009 - Attfield James Limited
Fast Transact’s Annual PCI Report on Level I Compliance Recognized by Visa USA
Fast Transact Inc., the largest retail and Internet payment processor in Washington State, is proud to announce its 2nd annual recertification through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). - July 15, 2009 - Fast Transact Inc.
Pleasanton-Based Wealth Management Associates Taps Into Technology with Sweeping New Marketing Campaign
Wealth Management Associates Launches Sweeping New Marketing Campaign - July 15, 2009 - Wealth Management Associates
Alfred M. King Wins Gold Medal for His Article "Determining Fair Value"
Alfred M. King, CMA, CFM, vice chairman of Marshall & Stevens Incorporated, took top honors in the 2008-09 manuscript competition of the Institute of Management Accountants ("IMA"). He received the Lybrand Gold Medal for his article, “Mark to Market: Is It the Solution, or Is It the Problem?” which was published in the January 2009 issue of Strategic Finance magazine as “Determining Fair Value.” - July 15, 2009 - Marshall & Stevens Incorporated
Predictivedollars.com Announces It Will Now Expand It's Efforts Into the C.P.A. Affiliate Network Arena
Predictive dollars.com announced it will expand it's efforts into the C.P.A. affiliate network arena. The company will now be able to market any product on behalf of companies whether they are looking for a cost per lead, (C.P.L) or a cost per sale model, (C.P.S.) Clients from any industry will be... - July 14, 2009 - Predictive Dollars
iTrade Capital Markets Sees Record Growth in New Clients and Trading Volume
Combination of 2 pip fixed spreads, instant execution, and leading-edge Forex trading software continues to attract experienced traders and beginners alike. - July 13, 2009 - iTrade Capital Markets
Greyfields' Carl Trop to Participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Carl Trop, Principal at Greyfields, Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th. - July 13, 2009 - Golden Networking
Oil and Gas Mineral/Production Buyer
Kite Energy is seeking any oil and gas mineral or production opportunity for purchase in the USA. They can make an offer within a short period of time once they have all the information to evaluate. They are specially interested in producing properties with upside potential in the range of 100,000,000.00 US dollars plus. - July 12, 2009 - Kite Energy, LLC
Swift Tech Capital Launches Redesigned Website
Leading financial advisory firm Swift Tech Capital have launched a redesigned website to meet the needs of a growing online audience of individual and institutional traders. - July 12, 2009 - Swift Tech Capital
Cheyne Capital Appoints Jorge Giampaoli to Drive New Equities-Focused Strategies
Cheyne Capital Management, the London-based hedge fund group led by Jonathan Lourie and Stuart Fiertz, has made a major hire from Morgan Stanley to head the expansion of its equities-focused strategies. - July 11, 2009 - Cheyne capital
CAPS Hosts AFCOM Atlanta Chapter Event to Discuss Extending the Life of Aging Data Centers - Corus 360 Co-hosts July 16 Event at CAPS Duluth, GA Data Center
CAPS announces its CAPS Duluth, Georgia data center will host an event in conjunction with the Atlanta Chapter of AFCOM and Corus 360. The joint event will feature a presentation entitled "From Mean to Lean and Green: Extending the Life of your Aging Data Center" and will take place on July 16, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The address is 2445 Commerce Ave., Duluth, GA 30096 and the phone is (800) 542-2773. A light lunch and tours will be provided. Registration - http://www.afcom-atlanta.org/page3.asp - July 10, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
IPeak Networks Secures Series A Financing
IPeak Networks announced today that Miralta Capital (www.miralta.com), one of Canada’s oldest private equity investment firms, has invested in the company. The Series A round of financing was closed on June 30 2009 to build on success made possible with the earlier financial support of the... - July 10, 2009 - IPeak Networks Incorporated
CPEhr Prepares to Service Local Businesses When Employers Direct Insurance Company Vacates California
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources consulting firm, is preparing to service California employers currently insured by Employers Direct Insurance Company when Employers Direct leaves the California market on August 1. - July 10, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Fidelity Debt Solutions Completes Audit, Receives Third-Party Accreditation
Fidelity Debt Solutions, a California-based debt settlement and negotiation firm, is pleased to announce the completion of an independent, third-party audit to ensure industry compliance and best practice standards. The audit was run through the United States Organization for Bankruptcy... - July 10, 2009 - Fidelity Debt Solutions
“Frugillionaire” – New Book from Anja Press Gives Savers a Glamorous New Identity
Author Francine Jay gives savers a glamorous new identity in her recently published book, “Frugillionaire: 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune.” This new addition to the recession lexicon puts a sexy twist on saving, and confirms that thrift is becoming a trendy lifestyle choice. - July 10, 2009 - Anja Press
The Black Liquor Tax Credit in the US Has Limited the Fall of Wood Chip and Pulpwood Prices in the 2Q/09, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
In 2008, US pulp companies started to take advantage of a loophole in the US tax law, which will result in an influx of billions of dollars to a struggling industry. As a consequence, prices for wood chips and pulpwood in the US have not fallen as much as they would have without the subsidy, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review - July 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Totaldebtrelief.net Successfully Rolls Out Nationwide Credit Card Debt Settlement Program
Total Debt Relief provides a matching service to connect consumers with pre-screened Debt Settlement Professionals. These debt management pros will educate you on all of the options available to you to get out of debt. Total Debt Relief helps you make the most informed decision possible so that you can get your financial life back on track. - July 08, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
Forex Trading Compliance, 101
ActForex Makes Regulatory Requirements Highly Manageable. - July 08, 2009 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Wadih Pazos Named Partner at Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP
The 32 year-old co-inventor of PaperSave is the first non-CPA partner at the firm - July 08, 2009 - MBAF LLC
New Business Coaching Company Gets London Businesses in the Game
Local business owner partners with Brian Tracy International to provide coaching for business owners. - July 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Qaran Financial Express Unveils a Comprehensive and Robust System That Facilitates Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering
"Qaran Financial Express unveils a comprehensive and robust system that facilitates prevention and detection of money laundering," says Kulane Darman President of Qaran Financial Express: The new systems enhances the existing features to do the following: - Automatically screens customer... - July 05, 2009 - Qaran Financial Express LLC
Businesses Seeking Alternative Financing Options in Tight Credit Markets
Despite government bailouts to the banking industry to stimulate lending, businesses are not receiving the financing from the banks that they need to continue operations. Instead, they are turning to alternative financing options to obtain the necessary funding. “More and more of our... - July 05, 2009 - All Credit Lending Solutions
Business Grassroots Campaign to Ask the Treasury for Answers
Business owners are frustrated with their inability to obtain financing from banks, despite substantial bailouts from the Treasury Department. In the name of transparency, a grassroots effort is helping business owners express their frustrations and ask questions of the Obama Administration and... - July 05, 2009 - All Credit Lending Solutions
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Client
Hilltop Growers of Oceano, CA Get Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Purchase of Airplane. - July 05, 2009 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Crescent State Bank Named Among the Financial 100
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the state’s top financial institutions in “The Financial 100” listing in Business North... - July 04, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Opalesque Adds Eight Global Markets to Technical Research Coverage with Famed Chartist Greg Troccoli
The newly launched Technical Research Weekly Global Outlook publication adds another eight global markets to leading financial publisher Opalesque's Technical Research coverage. Opalesque Technical Research offers chart analysis with a global perspective on all major markets, including equity... - July 04, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
Refinancing an Adjustable Rate Mortgage to a Fixed Rate as Discussed with Gregg Marcus from Somerset Mortgage Lenders
Gregg Marcus from Somerset Mortgage Lenders recently discussed refinancing an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate at their offices located at 290 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 310 E Melville NY 11747 with members of the media, consumers and his staff. - July 03, 2009 - Somerset Mortgage Lenders (Gregg Marcus)
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Releases Podcast on Vaco Operations
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, eLearning and design, operations and executive search,... - July 03, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Qaran Financial Express LLC's Has Expanded to a New State
Qaran Financial Express LLC's has opened new office in Lousiville, Kentucky. Qaran Financial Express, LLC is an Ohio incorporated company with Virginia management. They are a remittance company. Their customers are almost exclusively immigrants or migrant workers who want to send money to family members in their home countries. - July 02, 2009 - Qaran Financial Express LLC
Indian Passenger Vehicle Market Expected to be 3.75 Million by 2014, Ernst & Young
The Indian passenger vehicle market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 12% over the next five years, reaching 3.75 million units in 2014 from current sales of 1.89 million units in FY09, reveals a latest analysis by professional services firm Ernst & Young. While exports... - July 02, 2009 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.
Owner Occupied Business Loans Are Funding
With banks still witholding real estate capital, more and more owners are entrusting Securitized to close their loans. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
THE CLOSER v2.0 from Reporting-Central is Now Available. Balance and Reconcile Your Books to the Penny in Dynamics GP (Formerly Great Plains).
THE CLOSER v2.0 will balance and reconcile DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) General Ledger with Inventory, Sales Orders, COGS, Accrued Purchases, AP and AR. Reconcilations in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) are done instantly. Balanced books in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) has never been this easy. - July 01, 2009 - Reporting-Central
First American Equipment Finance Climbs in National Ranking
Monitor, Inc. Releases the Top 100 Leasing Companies for 2009. - July 01, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Global Client Solutions Moves to New Tulsa Office to Accommodate Growth
More efficient office space will help better serve consumers and the companies that work with them. - July 01, 2009 - Global Client Solutions
Debtcaretaker.com Successfully Launches Their Credit Card Debt Settlement and Management Services Throughout USA
Provide effective tips for debt settlement with your creditors. A company which provides guaranteed solutions in terms of credit card debt settlement, debt negotiations as well as eliminating debt. - July 01, 2009 - Credit Card Debt Settlement & Management Programs
Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. Expands Services to Clients and Offers Enhanced Career Opportunities with Plante & Moran Merger
One of Cincinnati’s largest public accounting firms announces its merger with Plante & Moran, the 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the US. - July 01, 2009 - Plante & Moran
Mobile Finance, Inc Announces Mobile Home Financing and Refinancing Guidelines
Mobile Finance, Inc, a specialty financial services company focused on offering mobile home loan programs, announced the mobile home financing and refinancing guidelines for Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. - July 01, 2009 - Mobile Finance, Inc
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
The End of the 5%: Hedge Funds Get Institutional Inflows Straight from Equity Portfolio, Managers Say
The 2009 New York Roundtable is the 19th issue of the popular Opalesque Roundtable Series, an unique catalog of intelligence on the global investment landscape. On 33 pages, the New York Roundtable delivers a detailed update on current issues and developments within the U.S. hedge fund industry. One of the foremost developments refers to fundamental changes in asset allocation of public and corporate pensions. - July 01, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
The Slumping Economy Has Reduced Sawlog Prices in Europe and North America to the Lowest Levels in Five Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber markets have continued to weaken and as a result, demand for sawlogs has fallen worldwide and the Global Conifer Sawlog Price in the 1Q/2009 was down 26 percent from a year ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 30, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Customer Effective Named 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year
Company Chosen from Nearly 2,000 Entrants Worldwide. - June 30, 2009 - Customer Effective Inc.
CFP® Board Accepted KESDEE's e-learning Courses for Continuing Education Credits
Several of KESDEE’s e-learning courses have been accepted by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. – CFP® for Continuing Education credits. - June 28, 2009 - KESDEE Inc.
ExpenseWire Selected as 2009 CODiE Awards Finalist in the "Best Software as a Service" and "Best Financial Software Solution" Categories
ExpenseWire, a leading on-demand expense management software company, today announced that for the third time in a row it was chosen as a finalist for the prestigious CODiE awards. This year, ExpenseWire was selected as a finalist in two categories: "Best Software as a Service Solution"... - June 28, 2009 - ExpenseWire