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Local Entrepreneur Teams with ActionCOACH
Hashim to coach business owners in Malaysia. - April 20, 2008 - ActionCOACH
i4cp Study Shows HR Pros Sing a Familiar Refrain: Where’s the Talent?
According to HR executives, the hunt for workforce talent is gaining in significance. In a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), HR professionals said that, while employers are increasingly driven to find and keep the best employees, the pool of high-performing talent is... - April 19, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Technology Associates Inks Deal with SEPI Engineering Group
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been... - April 19, 2008 - Technology Associates
Pulpwood Costs Are Going Up in Brazil as Competition for Smaller Logs Increased in 2007, According to Wood Resource Quarterly
Pulpwood costs in Brazil will continue to be record high as competition increases for smaller logs between the pulp, energy and wood panel sectors. Wood costs in the 4Q/07 were almost twice the level of four years ago. - April 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
ActionCOACH South Africa Appoint Licensed Coaches
Pieter Scholtz - Master Licensee for ActionCOACH South Africa - The World's Number 1 Business Coaching firm announces the appointment of Patrick Greenaway - Kwa- Zulu Natal; Rob McKenna, Greg Mason, and Tlelima Makhetha, all based in Johannesburg as licensed Coaches in SA. Their experience and... - April 18, 2008 - ActionCOACH South Africa
CEP and Logistics Markets Worldwide – the New Media Reference Guide from MRU
CEP and Logistics Markets Worldwide - the new Media Reference Guide published by MRU GmbH is the first of its kind to present an overview of this rapidly growing industry. - April 18, 2008 - MRU GmbH
Lee Cox is the Newest ActionCOACH from the Sunny Shores of Pensacola, Florida
Lee Cox has joined ActionCOACH and is on top of his game. - April 18, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Peter Wrench Wins the Client Retention Award and ProfitCLUB of the Year Award at the Asia Pacific Conference
It’s not a matter of hours in the week, but what you do with the hours. - April 18, 2008 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Andrew Roberts Wins the Coaches Choice Award and the GrowthCLUB of the Year Award at the Asia-Pacific Conference
At ActionCOACH, there is more learning than an MBA. - April 18, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Planet Technologies Announces Hosted Application Readiness Evaluation
New Solution Aims to Assist Federal Agencies with Hosting Applications. - April 17, 2008 - Planet Technologies
Productivity Library Launches Online
The Jason Womack Company launched a new website library offering dozens of productivity articles to the public at no charge. The decision to create the “living library” came from the incredible global demand for past issues of the bi-monthly mailings. “These articles take on a... - April 17, 2008 - Jason Womack Company
Sentrana Empowers Enterprises Through Real-Time Pricing Models with Market Feedback
Sentrana Inc. announces an enhancement to its Decision Support System with improved capabilities in facilitating dynamic real-time market feedback. - April 17, 2008 - Sentrana, Inc.
Ryan Cooper is Named ActionCOACH in Texas
Ryan Cooper has joined ActionCOACH and will be practicing near Houston, Texas. - April 17, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Intrasphere Technologies to Exhibit at DIA’s 1st Indian Annual Regulatory Conference Building Bridges Between the Regulators and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Intrasphere will demonstrate the company’s PharmaCM Structured Content Management Solution. - April 17, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
Mike Halbert is the Newest ActionCOACH from Utah
Mike Halbert has recently moved to Utah to start his career as an ActionCOACH. - April 16, 2008 - ActionCOACH
From Life Coach to ActionCOACH, Tim Greig Has Finally Found His Bearing
Tim Greig is the newest ActionCOACH to in the Melbourne area. - April 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
John Flett is the Fifth ActionCOACH to Join The Steve and Jo Wanmer Firm Serving the South East Queensland Area
John Flett is the newest ActionCOACH in the South East Queensland territory. - April 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Brilliant Ideas Virtual Assistance Announces Grand Opening
Entrepreneur Joins the Booming Virtual Assistant Industry, Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Services Business. - April 13, 2008 - Brilliant Ideas Administrative Consulting
Italian Style… Made in Britain, But on the Web
Innovative architectural rendering provider, ArchRender, is pleased to announce the release of their new online presence. The company’s new online presence makes use of an interesting mix of technologies, provided and integrated by internet services provider Naxtech which is based in the UK... - April 13, 2008 - Naxtech.com
16 Seram (Moluccan) Cockatoos and 4 Purple-Naped Lories Released Back to the Wild on Seram Island, Eastern Indonesia
The illegal wild bird trade remains rampant in Indonesia, and includes a number of parrot species; populations of some of these are considered vulnerable to future extinction. Some of these birds cannot be returned to the wild for various reasons, but a select sub-population can be released if they meet criteria set forth by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and CITES (Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species). The Indonesian Parrot Project has now carried out three such releases. - April 11, 2008 - Indonesian Parrot Project
Technology Associates Inks Deal with United Engineering Group
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been... - April 11, 2008 - Technology Associates
Alignmark, Inc., Forms New Indian-Based Joint Venture-Global Talent Metrics, Inc.
AlignMark, Inc., has formed a new Indian-based Joint Venture that will build, manage, and offer a repertoire of intellectual property to help all organizations with operations in India better combat human capital challenges including talent acquisition, selection, engagement and retention. The new... - April 11, 2008 - AlignMark
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Partners with Franklin Covey; Offering "7 Habits for Managers" Workshop
Attend this powerful FranklinCovey two-day workshop, April 29th - April 30th sponsored by the SBDC, and discover the same transforming principles that have led the world’s foremost business leaders to the professional and personal success they dreamed of. Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The... - April 11, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Birmingham Realtors See Need for Increased Efficiency
A telephone survey recently completed by Birmingham-based RealSource found area Realtors are interested in finding new ways to be efficient in the current market. Realtors cited a need for more times for sales as the chief need. A majority also made it clear that better service from support providers was more important than loyalty alone. - April 11, 2008 - RealSource
Stradling Global Sourcing Launches Asia-HQ in India
Stradling Global Sourcing, recognised as one of the “Top-Ten” strategic sourcing advisory firms by the Black Book of Outsourcing, has launched its Asian Headquarters in Mumbai, India. The President and Managing Partner of this office will be Dr. Pradeep K. Mukherji, who until recently... - April 10, 2008 - Stradling Global Sourcing
Egon Zehnder International Picks Manager for Czech Republic and Slovakia
Choice of experienced German Partner underscores increasing importance of local markets to the world’s largest privately held executive search firm. - April 10, 2008 - Egon Zehnder International
IPA-IBA Managing Director Nominated for 2008 Man of the Year in Business Award
Burgess is honored by the ABI Man of the Year designation. - April 10, 2008 - IPA
Michael J. Critelli, Executive Chairman Pitney Bowes, Talks About Customer Focus and Innovation, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Critelli discusses many strategic business issues, including the complexities of business acquisition and how different types of acquisitions require unique treatments. - April 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Center for Watershed Protection and UMUC Receive Maryland Distance Learning Association Award
At their annual conference last month, the Maryland Distance Learning Association awarded the creators of Environmental Management 360, "Introduction to Urban Watersheds" with Distance Learning Course of the Year. This recognition reflects the successful collaboration effort between the... - April 09, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Leveraged Technology Inc. Appoints Steven H. Rothman as CEO & President
Leveraged Technology Inc. (LTI), an independent IT Managed Service consulting and professional service firm, today announced the appointment of Steven H. Rothman as Chief Executive Officer and President. This change comes after the successful integration of Leveraged Technology Inc and IHS... - April 09, 2008 - Leveraged Technology, Inc.
More UK House Builders Looking for Help to Survive
Small, medium and some large house builders in the UK are finding things increasing difficult due to reduced sales and land banks purchased at boom prices. Business Advice service, Fightyourcorner, has reported an increase in enquiries from its business recovery service, as builders think about business rescue and even liquidation. - April 09, 2008 - Fight Your Corner
ADX Technologies is Recognized by Cisco Systems as Commercial Partner of the Year for the Southern Region
Cisco SMB Partner of the Year Award recognizes ADX Technologies’ ability to solve business challenges with Cisco’s advanced technologies. The award was presented at Cisco’s Annual Partner Summit based on ADX Technologies skills, expertise and high level of customer satisfaction. ADX Technologies, Inc. can be reached at 305-442-4776 or at www.adxtech.com. - April 08, 2008 - ADX Technologies
Universal Wrecking Corp. Celebrates 10th Year in Business
Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC), a premier demolition contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, recently celebrated their 10th year in business. - April 08, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
i4cp Study Finds, as E-Mail Use Grows, Few Companies Teach Employees How to Communicate
E-mail messages and electronic newsletters rule when it comes to internal communication in organizations today, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Yet, information overload is a major challenge, and the situation is likely to grow worse, with... - April 07, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
PinnacleOne Names Steve Playford Associate Vice President of Arizona Infrastructure Services
National construction consulting firm PinnacleOne recently announced the promotion of Steve Playford to the position of Associate Vice President of Infrastructure Services for Arizona. - April 05, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Wood Fiber Shortage Reduces Pulp Production in Indonesia in the 4Q
According to the Wood Resource Quarterly, pulpwood costs in Indonesia reached a record high in the 4Q/07 due to police clampdown on illegal logging, which limited the availability of wood fiber. - April 04, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Geeks-In-Route Gives School Kids Free New Laptops
Geeks-In-Route is developing a program that rewards kids for striving for excellence. The program is designed to motivate kids to do better, and work harder in school. In return, they have a chance to win a new laptop computer. - April 04, 2008 - Geeks-In-Route, Inc
Declining Profitability for Canadian Pulpmills as Wood Costs Increase in Early 2008, According to WRQ
According to the North American Wood Fiber Review, wood chip prices have increased by over 15% in Canada the past year as a result of reduced supply of residual chips from a struggling sawmilling sector. Higher costs for wood fiber and a strengthening Canadian dollar have squeezed profits for Canadian pulp companies and many are considering cutting back production rather than spending more money on high-cost wood chips. - April 03, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Socius Achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status and Earns Additional Microsoft Competencies
Socius has once again earned Gold Certified Partner status within the Microsoft® Partner Program, demonstrating their expertise with Microsoft technologies and their ability to meet the needs of customers. Backed by more than 20 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio. - April 03, 2008 - Socius
Gary Loveman, CEO Harrah’s Entertainment, Talks About Customer Loyalty, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
On The CEO Show, Gary Loveman, CEO Harrah’s Entertainment, discusses Harrah’s unique customer experience model. The concept is to understand the changing individual preferences of millions of customers so that Harrah’s can deliver what each customer wants consistently. He also discusses the direct connection between delivering exceptional customer experiences and growth of shareholder value. - April 03, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Matchdragon.com Launches mRank: Absolute Evaluation of Chinese Resumes’ Quality and Relevancy
The Chinese job platform introduces another innovation in the worldwide HR scenario. Besides its automatic calculation of the match-rate between job seekers and job offers, Matchdragon now features mRank, intelligent evaluation of resumes’ absolute relevancy - April 03, 2008 - EGGsist Ltd
Professional Service Firms Combine Resources to Provide Expanded Service - Combination Creates Strong Local Presence and Improved Value to Clients
The owners of CEV Professional Services and TL Solutions LLC are combining resources and creating a new, wide-reaching professional services firm with a strong focus on Risk Management and Business Technology. This combination of premier professional service firms creates a strong local presence and improved value to clients. - April 02, 2008 - Terra Verde Services
Lawyer Volunteers and Earns a "Standing Ovation"
Houston attorney and executive coach Debra Bruce receives the Standing Ovation Award from the State Bar of Texas. - April 02, 2008 - Lawyer-Coach LLC
Atlas Ergonomics to Provide Free Office Ergonomics Software with Nationwide Support
In its ongoing mission to improve health and safety for office workers nationwide, Atlas Ergonomics announced today that it will make its web-based risk assessment and training software available free to U.S. organizations with 10,000 or more office employees. Atlas does ask that clients... - April 02, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Achiever Chooses .NET for Latest Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) System
Europe’s leading GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) systems company, Achiever Business Solutions, has launched a .net version of its widely acclaimed AchieverPlus system that delivers a single point of access across all regulatory, quality and process resources in an organisation. - April 02, 2008 - Achiever Business Solutions
Pulpmills in Finland and Sweden Are Increasing Imports of Pulpwood as Domestic Wood Fiber Costs Are Reaching 15-Year Highs in 4Q/07, Report Says.
High wood costs and the prospect of reduced log supply from Russia in the coming years, forces many pulpmills in the Nordic countries to re-evaluate their wood fiber procurement strategies in 2007. Increasing wood chip imports from Latin America and North America together with higher domestic timber harvests can be expected in 2008. - April 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Technology Associates Obtains Microsoft Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency for 2nd Consecutive Year
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm... - April 01, 2008 - Technology Associates
Robert W. Drew Joins Retail Strategy Partners
Robert W. Drew accepts a new position with Retail Strategy Partners, LLC. RSP is a management consulting firm focused on assisting manufacturers and retailers in developing retail strategies and go-to-market capabilities. Clients include leading consumer products companies such as Johnson & Johnson, MillerCoors, and Coca-Cola. - April 01, 2008 - Retail Strategy Partners LLC
Generation Y Expert Speaks to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce on Attracting and Leading the Millennials
Leadership Consultant and Generation Y Expert, Bea Fields, recently spoke to the Bellevue, Washington, Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Forum on the topic of Leading at the Speed of Y: Attracting, Developing and Leading the Millennial Leader. - March 31, 2008 - Bea Fields Companies, Inc.
New Sentrana Initiatives Emphasize Strategic Importance of Uncertainty Management in Enterprise Pricing
Sentrana Inc. develops a series of new enterprise pricing solutions grounded in the mathematics of uncertainty management and odds-based pricing. - March 31, 2008 - Sentrana, Inc.