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Abalos & Associates, PLLC Named Top Accounting Firm in Ranking Arizona
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the firm has been named the number one accounting firm in the state for the sixth consecutive year by Ranking Arizona. The firm will be recognized at the 2nd Annual Best of the Best Awards on... - March 27, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
Business Finance Solutions Schedules Free Small Business Webinars
Business Finance Solutions (www.lesliethacker.com) announces its ongoing free webinar series designed for small business owners. Designed for busy small business owners and their financial staffs, the webinar series will feature a different topic each week during the months of April 2008. The format of the one hour webinar will be 50 minutes of interactive computer presentation followed by 10 minutes of question and answer. - March 27, 2008 - Business Finance Solutions
RNCOS Releases Report on Turkey Banking Sector Analysis
“Turkey Banking Sector Analysis”, the new market research report by RNCOS, provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Turkish banking industry. This report has been made to help clients in analyzing the opportunities, challenges and drivers critical to the growth of the... - March 27, 2008 - RNCOS
New CPEhr White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions – for Struggling California Employers
A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. - March 26, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Most homeowners realize they need a real estate agent to help them sell their home. But how is one agent different from the next? - March 26, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Nevada Company Offers Free Web Seminars on Advantages of Incorporation and LLC Formation
A company providing business owners with services pertaining to asset protection and tax planning recently hosted a seminar in Reno, Nevada, and online versions are now available nation-wide via their website. - March 26, 2008 - Laughlin Associates, Inc.
New "Catalysts Private Equity Fund" Created for Corporate Pre-Funding Investment Fees
Formed to create early stage equity participation in companies that are in the processing stage of being financed, the Catalysts Private Equity Fund 1 has been created. Under the auspices of PreConstruction Catalysts, Inc real estate, manufacturing, and other categories of business projects that have a high chance of successful financing through PCC have created an opportunity to buy equity inexpensively, by providing lender due diligence fees. - March 26, 2008 - The Image Generators, Inc.
United Payment Services Introduces MAAS, an E-Signed Application with No Hardcopy Signature Required
United Payment Services Introduces MAAS (Merchant Application Acceptance System). A Revolutionary New Online Application System reducing Merchant Sign Up Time to minutes with no signatures required. - March 25, 2008 - United Payment Services
Rural India to Keep Banking Sector in Exponential Phase, Says RNCOS
The rural Indian banking sector has a huge potential that can help the overall banking industry to grow at a much faster pace, says a new report by RNCOS. - March 22, 2008 - RNCOS
Gregory Pennington Helps Free Up Funds for Mortgage Payments
From the FSA (Financial Services Authority) to the CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders), many of the UK’s leading financial experts are concerned about what 2008 could mean to homeowners. - March 21, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
Free: Forex Professional Trading Ideas Now Available on DailyFX.com Forum
DailyFX.com (http://www.dailyfx.com/) has recently incorporated “Guest Trade Ideas” into the DailyFX.com Forum, (http://www.dailyfx.com/forum) a free forum that is moderated and focused on traders. The “Guest Trade Ideas” thread on the DailyFX.com Forum gives all visitors a... - March 21, 2008 - FXCM
UPR Finance Professor Launches Innovative Investment Club for Public
Caribbean investment club teaches individuals proper methods of investing in stocks, stock options, ETFs, mutual funds, futures, forex on the tropical isle of Puerto Rico. - March 21, 2008 - Caribbean Investment Club
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Goes Live; The FFAC Launched Their New Membership Self Help Assistance Site Today
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance today launched their online interactive website to help home owners at risk. With Foreclosures soaring to historic levels, banks, mortgage companies, lenders and loan service organizations are looking for creative solutions to keep home owners in their homes and open lines of communication. The FFAC helps home owners develop plans and get results from their lenders and to understand the foreclosure process. - March 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Reserve Aid Announces Support from James Dondero of Highland Capital Management
Reserve Aid announced today that James Dondero, Managing Partner and President of Highland Capital Management, has been added to their list of financial contributors. Mr. James Dondero’s support for Reserve Aid is through an undisclosed monetary contribution. “Reserve Aid provides... - March 19, 2008 - Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Index of Private Company Revenues Takes First Dip in Eight Months
The Private Company Index (PCI) for month-end February 2008 reflects a 2.96% decline in revenue performance from this diverse portfolio of North American companies. Key capital markets indicators (Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ 100 and the S&P Small Cap 600) each ended the month down... - March 19, 2008 - Private Company Index
Recruitment Agency Accountant Launches Fund Raising Service for UK Recruitment Firms
Getting the investment and fundraising process right is crucial for a recruitment agency. Business planning and fundraising expert Andrew Millet of Wisteria Ltd aims to help. - March 19, 2008 - Wisteria Chartered Accountants
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Partner Participates in Arizona State University Panel
Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), a full service CPA firm, has announced that managing partner Sandy Abalos is participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 16 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Arizona State University’s BAC building, located at 315 E. Lemon Street in Tempe. - March 18, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
Box Credit Secures Financing for Leading Portable Storage Company
Premier financial services firm for the portable storage industry helps another growing vendor arrange financing. - March 15, 2008 - Box Credit
Svedberg Named to Western SVP Spot at Informative Research
Dawn Svedberg, a former Vice President for Countrywide Home Loans, has been named to the position of Senior Vice President of National Sales at Informative Research. - March 15, 2008 - Informative Research
Credit Advantage Puts Scores, Tools Front and Center
Credit reports issued by Informative Research include a new feature that lets mortgage originators instantly view the most critical borrower score information and access credit score improvement tools. - March 15, 2008 - Informative Research
Mercer Capital Analysis Shows that Corporate Balance Sheets May Hold Clues to Recent Economic Downturn
Although much attention has been paid to the balance sheets of financial institutions, Mercer Capital's recent analysis of corporate balance sheets shows that industrial goods manufacturers spent 2007 preparing their balance sheets for a downturn, suggesting that a closer examination of corporate balance sheets may hold clues to the recent economic downturn in the United States. - March 15, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
John Formica, National Professional Services Group Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Understanding FAS 141(R) & FAS 160 on 4/30/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John Formica, Partner, National Professional Services Group with PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 30, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Dan Gary, Partner, KPMG to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 on 04/30/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Dan Gary, Partner with KPMG will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 30, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_FAS.html) - March 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Panama International Merchandise Mart Secures Financing
The Panama International Merchandise Mart S. A. – PIMM (www.pimm.com) has signed a contract for financing and construction of the largest wholesale merchandise center in Latin America with Mexico’s Bufete Industrial de Ingeniería y Construcción S.A. de C.V. – BIICSA. - March 14, 2008 - Panama International Merchandise Mart - PIMM
Merchant Service Company Becomes Independent: Payex is Born
Payex Becomes Registered ISO with Visa and MasterCard - March 14, 2008 - Payex
Victory Capital Group Offers Working Capital Program
Particularly around business tax season, small businesses are seeking alternative funding which offers the benefit of fast cash approvals and many other benefits compared to traditional bank loans. Victory Capital Group financing can help pay for taxes, new store locations, or other business expenses. - March 13, 2008 - Victory Capital Group
ePayment Consultants - ePC Expands Its Bank Program to Indiana by Signing Its 7th Financial Institution
Hoosier Hills Commercial Services LLC has entered into a multi-year agreement with ePayment Consultants, a Kentucky headquartered company. The agreement will deliver personalized service, custom programs and an additional revenue stream to the Indiana based credit union. For more details, Contact... - March 13, 2008 - ePayment Consultants.com
Stop Smoking, Save More Than Your Health Says FairInvestment.co.uk
The health risks caused by smoking have long been known, but there are also noticeable financial dangers, warns Fairinvestment.co.uk. At nearly £6.00 for a pack of twenty cigarettes, the average 20 a day smoker will spend over £2,000 a year on the detrimental habit. But this is not the... - March 13, 2008 - Fair Investment Company
Innovative DailyFX.com Forex Charting Center: Features Timely Elliott Wave Charting Analysis
DailyFX.com encourages visitors to check out the new daily charting analysis in the Forex Charting Center on the homepage of DailyFX.com. - March 13, 2008 - FXCM
Pilot Club Honored as Part of the 2008 "Honoring the Community" Series in Southwest Florida
Sponsored by First Integrity Bank, Olde Marco Inn & Suites and the Kruchten Law Firm, the “Honoring the Community” award series honors charitable, non-profit organizations and philanthropic groups throughout Collier County, Florida. - March 13, 2008 - First Integrity Bank
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Partner Participates in Small Business Leadership Forum
Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), a full service CPA firm, has announced that managing partner Sandy Abalos participated in a panel at the Super Bowl XLII Small Business Leadership Forum on Thursday, Jan. 31 at The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. Sponsored by the U.S. - March 10, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
Stocks Are Down But Stock Certificates Are Up at OldStocks.com
Stock certificates have become one of the hottest collectibles despite recent stock market doom. - March 10, 2008 - OldStocks.com
New Pacific Executive Poll Predicts Limited Impact of a US Recession on Multi-National’s China Business
Earlier this year New Pacific Consulting launched a series of bi-weekly China executive surveys with their panel of 100 China-based leaders of multi-national companies. This week’s NPC Executive Poll examined the impact a US recession would have on MNC’s China business. The response... - March 10, 2008 - New Pacific Consulting
FISC Prepares to Process for FairPoint Communications
Financial Institutions Service Corporation (FISC), a provider of services and solutions to financial institutions and corporations for more than 30 years, is preparing to provide payment processing services to FairPoint Communications, Inc. throughout New England. FairPoint has received the... - March 09, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Truewealthcreated.com Has Partnered with Natalie Stahl
Thomas Zebley and Mike Piersch, owners of TrueWealthCreated.com have partnered with Natalie Stahl, owner of The Platinum7 Profit System, to help grow their internet business using her system and team. According to Stahl, "Platinum7 Profits is an exclusive membership site and marketing system... - March 08, 2008 - Truewealthcreated.com
Coaching for Commitment: “It Will Revolutionize the Way You Think About Coaching”
Cindy Coe, President of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD) an international executive coaching and consulting firm based in Pueblo West, Colorado, today announced the much anticipated release of Coaching for Commitment: Achieving Superior Performance from Individuals and teams (Ed. 3) by John Wiley & Sons Publishers. - March 08, 2008 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.
Beard Group's Cross-Border Insolvencies Audio Primer
Beard Group and the Troubled Company Reporter are pleased to announce a new audio conference on cross-border insolvencies. The conference, entitled "The Chapter 15 International Insolvency Institute: An Audio Primer on Cross-Border Bankruptcy Rules" will be held on April 3, 2008 at 1:30... - March 07, 2008 - Beard Group
Plug Into Cheap Business Electricity
Business-only price comparison service Makeitcheaper.com has bucked the trend for expensive electricity and is offering rates as low as seven pence per unit. The rates, which can be fixed for a year, are exclusive to Makeitcheaper.com and are available to all 1.8 million electricity meters in the... - March 07, 2008 - Makeitcheaper.com
Redwood Empowers SAP Financial Fast Close Solution
Redwood Software is unveiling a new Financial Fast Close solution for world-class companies that has been jointly developed with SAP AG. The new Fast Close solution is being featured by Redwood at next week’s SAP Financials2008 show in Orlando on March 10 - 13. - March 06, 2008 - Redwood Software
Anderson Turns to Policy Management with PolicyPoint
Policy management company, PolicyPoint, has appointed Grant Anderson to the position of Sales Director. Mr Anderson believes there is a "clear - and in many cases, urgent" need for PolicyPoint's service which helps businesses and governments improve their policy management, governance and compliance capabilities. - March 06, 2008 - PolicyPoint Pty Ltd
Manhattan Beach Trading, Inc. Acquires EFX Group, LLC
Manhattan Beach Trading, Inc. (MBTI), a financial services holding company, has acquired introducing forex agent (IA), EFX Group, LLC. EFX Group, LLC. Will be integrated into MB Trading Futures, Inc. (MBTF). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (MBTI) believes that the acquisition provides... - March 05, 2008 - MB Trading
2008 PCI/Gazelles Recognized as Benchmark Group of Top Growth PCI Companies
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces the creation of the PCI/Gazelles, a 10 company subset of the PCI portfolio recognizing the top growth firms of 2007—as measured by the percent change in 2007 revenues over 2006. The PCI/Gazelles Index will be tracked monthly and plotted against the... - March 05, 2008 - Private Company Index
LuxeJets Launches Aircraft Finance Division
Air charter broker LuxeJets LLC, headquartered in Manhattan, New York, announced today it has launched LuxeJets Credit Services LLC--a company specializing in assisting owners of private aircraft with new and innovative ways of financing, refinancing and leasing new and used aircraft. - March 04, 2008 - LuxeJets Credit Services
Bristol County Savings Bank Announces Six Officer Promotions at Their Taunton, MA Headquarters
Bristol County Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of six officers based at the bank’s headquarters in Taunton, MA. Bristol County Savings Bank is a $1.1 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1846, with 10 offices located throughout Eastern Massachusetts and in Rhode... - March 02, 2008 - Bristol County Savings Bank
Equity Trust Hosts Free Tax-Day Teleseminar Series
Equity Trust Company will be hosting a "Free Tax-Day Teleseminar Series" to educate investors on how they can gain the potential tax-free profits and great tax advantages (up to a $51,000 deduction) self-directed IRAs offer, and how self-directed IRAs give them control to invest in assets they know and understand. - March 02, 2008 - Equity Trust Company
An Expansive Portal with Multiple Verticals to be Launched by March 2008
PaisaWaisa.com, an upcoming venture from Rupiz Infotech (having interests in seven different business verticals), is on the threshold of being launched in March 2008. PaisaWaisa has a prominent role to play every time you have something to do with money. - March 02, 2008 - PaisaWaisa.com
FISC Offers Two Branch Capture Solutions
FISC Solutions, a check processor in the financial services industry has updated its remote deposit branch capture product, FISCapture, to include the capture, correct and balance feature. This version is in addition to the customized capture-only product it was exclusively offering for more than a... - March 01, 2008 - FISC Solutions
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Launches Their Interactive Online Website to Help Home Owners at Risk
Due to the huge increase in foreclosures, lenders and loan servicers are rethinking the foreclosure process. The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has been established to help homeowners communicate with their lenders to develop alternatives to losing their home. - February 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Beyond Budgeting Round Table Hosts U.S. Comptroller General and Leading Finance Executives at the 7th Annual BBRT Conference
United States Comptroller General David Walker and finance executives from across the nation will gather in Dallas at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on April 23-25 for the 7th Annual Beyond Budgeting Conference. The conference allows financial planners to share best practices and learn innovative... - February 29, 2008 - Beyond Budgeting Round Table
Commodity Trading Board Game Launched by The Hall Light, Inc. The Million Dollar Challenge, Beginning with The Basics
The Million Dollar Challenge is a fun and educational commodity trading board game, which was built around the notion that there must be an easier way to understand trading principals. - February 28, 2008 - The Hall Light, Inc