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The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein Expands Foreclosure Practice by Announcing the Opening of 7 Satellite Offices Throughout the State of Florida
The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein P.A. has expanded its Foreclosure Practice in Florida. The boutique law firm which has focused on complex commercial litigation and foreclosures since 1968 has recently announced the expansion of its Florida practice with the opening of 7 satellite offices throughout the State of Florida. The firm's focus is the cost-effective representation of home owners and investors defending their property from bank foreclosures throughout the State of Florida. - January 05, 2010 - Neustein Law Group PA - StopForeclosureLawyer.com
KPMG’s Harley T. Duncan to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Practical Solutions to The State Budget Crisis in 2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Harley T. Duncan, Managing Director, Washington National Tax, KPMG LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Practical... - January 04, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Fine Homebuilding Gives Outlook for the Building Industry: Predictions for 2010 and the Decade Ahead
The editors of Fine Homebuilding have made their predictions for what you can expect from the residential building industry in the decade ahead. - December 31, 2009 - The Taunton Press
NH Economy's Facebook Fan Page: Three "No Bull" Reasons to Become a Fan
In response to the rapidly increasing numbers of Facebook users in New Hampshire, the state's Division of Economic Development (DED) is offering three solid reasons why it's in the best interests of professionals and residents alike to become Fans of NH Economy's "No Bull" Fan Page at http://facebook.com/NoBullBusiness. - December 31, 2009 - NH Division of Economic Development
San Diego Pawnbroker Helps Businesses with Bridge Loans
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is reporting increasing numbers of collateral bridge loans to San Diego County's high net worth entrepreneurs and small business owners. According to Carl Blackburn, co-owner of SDJB, the increase is not only because the tight economy is causing some local businesses... - December 30, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
LiquidWholeFood.com Joins Life Force International's Stimulus Package of 50% Off Liquid Vitamins
Liquid vitamins retailer LiquidWholeFood.com has announced they will feature Life Force International's groundbreaking promotion of half-off one Life Force item per month running now through April 2010. - December 26, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Top 5 Ways Reading Horizons Can Help You Improve Job Skills and Employment Opportunities
The Reading Horizons program has helped countless individuals obtain the skills they need to acquire and maintain a job. Every day, Reading Horizons receives calls from individuals interested in its program in order to help them gain employment in this troubled economy. Every aspect of finding,... - December 23, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Total Mortgage Services Provides Performance Update on Record 2009
2009 production volume expected to increase 67% to over $750 million in closed loans. Success driven by offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and working with high quality borrowers. Key initiatives planned to continue positive momentum in 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Total Mortgage
Debt Logic’s Top Tips to Credit Card Debt Settlement
Debt Logic, one of America’s premier debt settlement companies, is informing consumers of the top ten tips they can utilize to get the best results possible in getting free from credit card debt. To learn more from a debt settlement professional, consumers can call Debt Logic at... - December 17, 2009 - HelpSettle.com
UCR Health Centers Opens Mesa Urgent Care Despite Economic Downturn
UCR Health Centers opens a new urgent care facility in Mesa, Arizona despite the economic recession. The company feels that in an era of healthcare crisis, uninsured and escalating cost, additional market share to serve populations who would otherwise go to an emergency room is a strategic move. UCR Health Centers offers same day, urgent care medical treatment at a cost-effective alternative, and also integrates multiple medical services into their business model. - December 15, 2009 - UCR Health Centers
Hard Money NYC Closes a $160,000 Bridge Loan in Just 4 Days
Hard Money NYC (www.hardmoneynyc.com), a private money lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announced that it has closed a short term loan on a mixed use property in Bronx, New York in just 4 days. The borrower had felt the effects of the bad economy all year round, and was in... - December 15, 2009 - Hard Money NYC
T5 Equity Partners' Ira Perlmuter to Participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank, Opportunities and Pitfalls
Mr. Perlmuter founded Cove Capital Advisors, Inc., a boutique financial restructuring firm that advised on over $6 billion of assignments. - December 03, 2009 - Golden Networking
Handster Signs Agreement with LG to Provide Smartphone Software for LG Application Store
AppStore white label and branded solution company Handster has signed a distribution agreement to provide content for the LG Application Store (http://www.lgapplication.com). Handster will provide content for LG handsets based on Windows Mobile, Google Android, and Java operating systems. The... - November 26, 2009 - Handster Inc.
Prof. Victor van Kommer Will Present a Paper Entitled "Good Governance and Integrity" at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2009
Prof. Victor van Kommer, IBFD’s Knowledge Center Director, will present a paper entitled “Good governance and Integrity” at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2009. - November 26, 2009 - IBFD
Company’s Technology Makes Applying for Colorado LEAP Simple and Fast. Littleton-Based Firm Provides Service Free for All Colorado Residents.
Colorado residents can now start the LEAP application process online. The service is provided free of charge by Littleton, Colorado software company, Efficient Forms. - November 23, 2009 - Efficient Forms
Announced Nominations for World’s Most Respected CEOs
CEO Quarterly Magazine in partnership with the International Institute of Management (IIM) announced today the nominees for the world’s most respected CEOs. A team of researchers at IIM and CEO Quarterly conducted this study. Researchers' criteria for accepting nominations included the... - November 23, 2009 - CEO Quarterly Magazine
Raise the Funny and Raise the Money- Comedian Starts Charity Auction Service
Comedian Wil Shriner launches a comedy auction campaign to help raise monies for charity. The actor/writer/producer/host who has been involved with dozens of charities over the years, decided to standup to help raise money, using humor to pry open people’s wallets and purses. “In these... - November 20, 2009 - Wil Shriner Prods Inc
The Impending Financial Crisis of 2015 – a Warning from the Expert Who Predicted the Financial Crisis
Interview by CEO Magazine with the expert who predicted the financial crisis who warns for another US financial crisis in 2015 - November 20, 2009 - CEO Quarterly Magazine
Unhealthy Economic Recovery in 2010 – Says Financial Guru Who Predicted the Financial Crisis
Interview by CEO Magazine with the expert who predicted the financial crisis reveals the risks hindering the economic recovery. - November 20, 2009 - CEO Quarterly Magazine
Top 100 Global Franchises Report - a Blue-Print for Succeeding in Franchise Business Opportunities
Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com) has ranked the world's most successful franchises in 2009 that performed best in international markets into a Top 100 List. - November 19, 2009 - Franchise Direct USA
Main Street Palm Springs Builds on Tradition and Expands Its Brand Awareness
Palm Springs Downtown and Uptown merchants association to work with Concept Branding Group to lead brand refinement and membership expansion - November 19, 2009 - Concept Branding Group
Michigan Economy Troubles Hit Michigan Students
Michigan’s budget decisions effect lower income brackets. - November 16, 2009 - Michigan State University
Majority of Small Business Owners Believe Congress is Underperforming When It Comes to Economy; Many Worry Congress Will Raise Taxes to Help Pay for Budget Deficit
According to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, the majority, or approximately 62%, of small business owners and managers believe Congress has not adequately stimulated the economy. Furthermore, approximately 80% of survey participants stated they are... - November 14, 2009 - IPA
Elena Panaritis Social Entrepreneur, Author, Government Advisor Speaks at UCLA, USC Santa Clara University
Elena Panaritis to speak at USC re: Tackling the Roots of the Crisis: A Proposal for Stabilizing Property; Santa Clara re: A Powerful Formula for Prosperity for the World’s Poor, and UCLA re: Promising Road to Sustainable Economic Growth and Peace. - November 13, 2009 - Prosperity Unbound
Study Indicates Few Small Businesses Plan to Hire Additional Employees Before the Year’s End
Of the small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, nearly 70% indicated they do not plan to hire additional employees before the end of 2009. Small business owners and managers in the Midwest and West/Pacific... - November 12, 2009 - IPA
Debt Settlement Offers Help as Charge-Offs Reach Depression-Era Levels
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts creditors to Great Depression level charge-off rates and explains how debt settlement can help banks as well as debtors. - November 12, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
October Job Report: Slight Signs of an Improving Job Market
Hourly wages increased during the month, the number of hours worked in manufacturing rose, and temp/staffing hiring is rising. As well, the job losses in September and August were revised to show fewer job losses than initially reported. - November 12, 2009 - LinkUp
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Proposed Health Care Overhaul Will Hurt Economic Recovery of Small Businesses, According to Latest Poll
The majority, or 57%, of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated they believe the health care overhaul being proposed in Congress will hurt the chances of an economic recovery for small... - November 11, 2009 - IPA
Despite Certain Press Reports Indicating Economy is Improving, Small Business Owners and Managers Have Not Benefited from an Economic Recovery, According to Latest Study
The majority, or 76%, of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated their businesses have not benefited from the economic recovery discussed in recent press reports. Small business owners and managers... - November 08, 2009 - IPA
‘World of Sofas’ Ready for the Christmas Sales Campaign
World of sofas is now ready for the important Christmas and New Year sales campaign, with quality, stylish furniture at prices that people really can afford. Very favourable payment options with up to four years interest-free credit will be the central argument to attract customers. World of sofas... - November 02, 2009 - World of sofas
Career Experts and Bloggers Spotlight Promising Opportunities for Job-Seekers in Second Annual Job Action Day
Quintessential Careers and a cadre of bloggers and writers emphasize bright spots in the "jobless recovery" as they mark second annual Job Action Day worldwide on Nov. 2. - November 02, 2009 - Quintessential Careers
Sacramento Area Business Expanding Despite Economy
With unemployment reaching record highs, and consumers cutting back more than ever, one Sacramento business has decided to triple their size and their expenses. Arden Jewelers will be debuting their new location the week of November 2nd. The question is: Why now? “The decision to expand was... - November 02, 2009 - Arden Jewelers
Lester M. Miller, Attorney at Law Opens New Office in Dublin, Georgia
Lester M. Miller of Lester M. Miller Attorney at Law is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Dublin, Georgia. The office is located at 120 South Monroe Street in historic Downtown Dublin and just a few blocks from the Court House. Lester M. Miller has successfully served the Central... - October 30, 2009 - Lester Miller, Attorney at Law
Find It on Finday, the Revolutionary New Social Search Engine
Finday is an innovative social web directory and search engine. Finday isn´t just an advanced search engine based on Google's technology, but also the first global directory of websites commented and evaluated on by users, and the only website ranking system that isn't based on statistics, but on human criteria. - October 29, 2009 - Finday
Guy Harvey Jewelry/We Can't Surf Without the Ocean
Guy Harvey Jewelry is making a difference. Giving back to the ocean through donations to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Guy Harvey Jewelry helps surfers help save the ocean. - October 29, 2009 - Guy Harvey Jewelry
One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
HomeTelos LEO Program Achieves Market Success as Foreclosure Alternative
HomeTelos Loan Exit Option (LEO) program has demonstrated market success as an effective approach in avoiding foreclosure for borrowers, investors, and mortgage servicers. The LEO pre-foreclosure home sale program is faster and has significantly higher closing success rates than traditional... - October 27, 2009 - HomeTelos, L.P.
In Uncertain Economic Times, Help is Abundant for Maryland Families Going Through Divorce
Particularly in Howard County, Maryland residents can find free or inexpensive assistance to help them through the divorce process. - October 24, 2009 - Faggio Financial LLC
Konsilia Joins the United Tax Network as the Exclusive Spanish Firm
Konsilia joins the United Tax Network in Spain as the exclusive Spanish Firm. With 40+ offices in the EMEA, United Tax Network is the fastest growing and almost the largest professional organization providing a complete range of services in the field of international taxation. Siegfried Jagga, Chairman of United Tax Network EMEA added: “We found Fernando del Canto (Konsilia) and their team a perfect fit for us." - October 22, 2009 - Konsilia Tax Precision
Andrea J. Simon PhD, Corporate Anthropologist and Expert on Blue Ocean Strategy-- Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group
“The Times, They are Changing” -- How to Find a New “Blue Ocean” in These Challenging Times. Dr. Andrea Simon will be speaking to a combined session of the Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group on October 27, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sports Club LA. Dr. Simon, a corporate anthropologist and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, will speak on how marketing executives can thrive by re-imagining their businesses in these challenging times. - October 22, 2009 - Simon Associates Management Consultants
Gitta's Real Estate Team Sees Real Estate Short Sales as the Wave of the Future at Least for the Next 5 Years
Short sales while still a cumbersome process it has more benefits vs. a foreclosures. It helps the seller in terms of credit, the buyer to get a great deal, the community to maintain property values, upkeep of property and taxes and home owner association dues, the financial institution to get a higher value and far outweighs the other alternatives of a devastating foreclosure. - October 21, 2009 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
USBCI Announces Speakers for the National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America
National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America on October 25 – 27, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel Orlando, Florida. The training program will offer certifications for the title designation of Certified Defective Drywall Inspector (CDDI), Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) and Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR). - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
AmpleHarvest.org Helping More Than 1,000 Food Pantries in 150-Days
AmpleHarvest.org announces its 1,000th food pantry partner in celebration of World Food Day. One in eight Americans, equal to the populations of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania combined, now rely on pantries to help feed them. - October 20, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Lloyds Asset Management Predicts Financial Blizzard on Silver
The history of precious metals stands but new historic strides are being made with gold and silver. With inflation still very low and prices predicted to soar, silver is making a quicker than anticipated run at the recent high of $21.34 per ounce in March, 2008, and some analysts are now predicting... - October 15, 2009 - Lloyds Asset Management
Thousands Expected to Attend October 17, 2009 Healthcare Reform Tea Party on Boston Common
What was initially expected to be a simple anti-Obama-care march on the Boston Common has grown to thousands of citizens interested in coming out to participate in the Healthcare Reform Tea Party. The event location has been confirmed as The Parkman Bandstand, The Boston Common, with guest speakers... - October 15, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
China’s Shift to Consumer Driven Economy to Take Up to 5 Years, Predicts Dezan’s Devonshire-Ellis at Asia M&A Dealmakers Summit; China GDP to Range 4% to 5% Annually
China’s shift from an export driven financial foundation to a more consumer driven profile will take three to five years and limit the country’s growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual range of 4% to 5%, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Founder and Senior Partner of Dezan Shira... - October 13, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates