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Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'
Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Caylix Quest - Helping People with Their Dreams
The Caylix Quest is a sponsored, across-country initiative aimed at helping people achieve their dreams in life. The initiative is free to enter for any one and can be done entirely electronically through www.caylixquest.com. By submitting your dream, you will receive an impartial, honest analysis, personalized general advice, suggestions as well as more practical support. The most inspiring dreams will win the money needed to kick-start their projects. - January 23, 2008 - Caylix Consulting
New Beginning for Small Business Owner Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Beryl Powell, a small business owner displaced by Hurricane Katrina and one of the many victims that struggle to deal with this overwhelming loss and regain a sense of normalcy, relaunches her business the Completely Virtual Group. - January 23, 2008 - Completely Virtual Group
Integrated Healthcare Strategies Announces Results of Physician Leader Survey
James A. Rice, PhD, FACHE, Executive Vice President of the Governance & Leadership Services practice of Integrated Healthcare Strategies today announced the release of results from their new Physician Leader Survey. This first of its kind survey, titled Investing in Physician Leadership Development, gathered practical insights from 429 senior health leaders from across the U.S. and is focused on the factors that frustrate and facilitate the effectiveness of physician leaders. - January 23, 2008 - Integrated Healthcare Strategies
Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate
Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Ski Resort Websites Tested for Usability
With the ski and snowboard season already under way in Europe, this web usability report takes a look at the usability of several ski resort websites. The main focus is on the usability of online information - How easy is it for the user to find the information they need? - January 22, 2008 - webusability.es
Global Wood Fiber Prices Up in the 3Q/07
WRQ Global Average Wood Fiber Price 3Q-2007: The average global conifer wood price was up to US$103.26/odmt in the 3Q/07, which was the highest level since 1995. In US dollar terms, conifer wood fiber costs were up in practically all regions tracked by the WRQ except for the US South and US West. - January 19, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
1-Page Plan Sparks Imagination and Leads the Way for 2008
Room of uniquely driven professionals uncovers well-known 1-page business plan and tactical marketing outline. The marketing strategies and business planning lessons taught are straightforward, succinct and superbly effective. The overall experience is highly recommended for not only its pragmatic value in business, but also its zen-like environment, friendly lingo and inspirational underlying message. - January 19, 2008 - The Cofini Group
Landscape Architect Dick Bell Makes 2007 Who's Who List
Award-winning landscape architect Dick Bell, FASLA, who recently relocated to Atlantic Beach, NC, after 52 years of living and working in Raleigh, has been included in Metro Magazine’s 2007 Who’s Who list of men and women who have made significant contributions to the state's Triangle... - January 19, 2008 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Talks About the Rise of Luxury Retailing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, talks about the rise of luxury retailing on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss and the strategic moves that transformed a stodgy clothing retailer into the premier high fashion store in New York. Neimark recounts the challenges that occurred in the retail... - January 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Expert Export Consultant, Kay Carrico, Launches Export Education Web Site
After tackling the challenge of combining her 30-year experience as teacher, international trade specialist and consultant into an educational format, Kay Carrico launched her new export education website January 6, 2008 at www.expertsinexports.com. The website, Incompasse International, Your... - January 19, 2008 - In-Compasse International, Inc.
Leaders of the Forest Products Industry Gather to Discuss the Outlook for Pulp & Paper in a Changing Global Climate
Leaders of the forest products industry gather to discuss the outlook for pulp & paper in a changing global climate. The growth and prosperity of the world’s $400 billion a year forest-based pulp and paper business is increasingly being driven by the changing global climate, according to... - January 17, 2008 - TerraChoice Market Services Inc.
Entrac Technologies Adopts SharePoint 2007 as Its Enterprise Portal
SharePointHQ®, a leading provider of training, professional services, hosting, web parts and solutions for Microsoft® SharePoint® Products and Technologies, announced today that it has implemented Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007) for Entrac Technologies. After... - January 17, 2008 - SharePointHQ
World’s First 3D Stereo Planetarium Opens in Hawai‘i
‘Imiloa Planetarium Upgraded to definiti 3D with Sony SXRD 4K Projectors, Will Serve Both Public and Scientific Community. - January 16, 2008 - Sky-Skan
Surgical Scalpel Company Develops First Clinically Tested Kitchen Tools
Lassen Scientific, Inc. www.lassenscientific.com a medical product development firm has just been awarded the Orthopedic Research Institute (ORI) Seal of Approval for their Van Vacter Products line www.coolfoodtools.com, a first for kitchen tools in the Housewares Industry. - January 16, 2008 - Lassen Scientific, Inc.
Airline Websites Tested for Usability
A new report from webusability.es looks at the usability of several airline websites, including leading budget airlines and two national carriers. Under the spotlight are: - Online Flight Bookings - Customer Service - Website Information The report can be downloaded from... - January 15, 2008 - webusability.es
CORE Changes Institute Offers New Way to Improve Personal Health Without Leaving Home
EFT teleconference calls assist people in improving their lives while making it convenient for them to do so. - January 14, 2008 - CORE Changes Institute
Advanced Marketplace, Inc. Business Process Services to Present at Premeire Software Asset Management Event
Advanced MarketPlace, Inc. (www.AdvancedMarketPlace.com) today announced that representatives from the Business Process Services group were selected to present at the SAM/ITSM Frontier track of the SAM Summit - the premier event for advanced-level software asset management practitioners. This... - January 11, 2008 - Advanced MarketPlace, Inc.
David Amlen, Co-Founder of Legacy Recording Studios, Talks About Understanding Celebrity Needs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Amlen of Legacy Recording Studios talks with Robert Reiss about understanding celebrity needs of stars like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, the complexities of sophisticated recording, and managing a business in a high profile arts field. Amlen talks about Legacy’s business culture, leadership, “going the extra mile,” and his philosophy of being both visible and invisible. - January 11, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Marc Zimmerman Named as One of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential
Marc Zimmerman, AIF®, Mahoney & Associates’ Vice President, Qualified Plans Consulting, has been named as one of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential. Marc is one of only fifteen consultants named in this exclusive group. As an influencer in the 401(k) industry, Marc has... - January 11, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008 - IPA
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, Talks About Pioneering a Premium Lifestyle Brand on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about differentiating itself from mass market air carriers. Spurlock and Reiss discuss the economics of establishing a new airline, the Eos structural cost advantage, and the barriers complicating new airline launches. - January 10, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Core Practice Partners Announces Methodology for Employee Schedules That Helps Recruit and Retain Shift Workers
Core Practice Partners believes they have a better way to improve shift work operations and today from their offices in Chicago announced the three pronged approach to treating shift workers with what they believe is long overdue respect. - January 10, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Jet Reports International, Inc. To be Featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television Series on Fox Business Network
Jet Reports International, Inc. to be featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television series on Fox Business Network. January 12th & 13th, 2008 on Fox Business Network (10:30 AM EST January 12, 11:30 AM EST January 13) - January 09, 2008 - Jet Reports
ObjectWin Technology, Inc. Named One of Houston’s Fastest Growing Technology Company
Company ranked as #28 on HBJ’s Fast Tech 50 List Based on Exceptional Leadership and Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth. - January 09, 2008 - ObjectWin Technology, Inc.
The Woman’s Advantage Calendar Sponsored at Harvard University’s International Women’s Leadership Board
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, has announced that The Woman’s Advantage Calendar was presented to the International Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Margaret Holzworth, senior vice... - January 08, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
ActionCOACH Business Coach Steve Pitcairn Achieves Gold Master Coach Status
Local business coach Steve Pitcairn, an independent franchisee of ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 business coaching franchise, has achieved Gold Master Coach status with the company. Steve has worked with businesses throughout West Tennessee. - January 08, 2008 - Steve Pitcairn, ActionCOACH
Throw Out Your New Year’s Resolutions: There’s a Better Way to Permanently Change Your Life
New Years resolutions are a total waste of time for most people. Why? Because their goals are not backed by the right mental preparation and conditioning. Learn how to put your resolutions to rest, once and for all. - January 06, 2008 - OneCoach
Lori and Mark Sandler, Founders of Divvies, Talk About Building a New Food Products Category on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Lori and Mark Sandler, Founders of Divvies, creators of baked goods and candies for people with food allergies, talk about building a new food products category in their interview on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss. The Sandlers encountered the untapped niche market of non-allergenic food while baking at home, and have now expanded production allowing them to market throughout the U.S. to serve the over 12 million Americans who have food allergies, some of whom face life-threatening dangers. - January 05, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
RESTORE Open Source Backup and Recovery Software Surpasses 10,000 Download Milestone, Version 4.0 Released
RESTORE Open Source Backup and Recovery Software from Holonyx Ruffdogs Division Surpasses 10,000 Download Milestone, and final Version 4.0 Released. - January 05, 2008 - Holonyx Technology Corporation
Nap Barragan, CEO of 1-800-Mattress.Com, Talks About Connecting with Customers, on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Nap Barragan, Founder of 1-800-Mattress.Com, interviewing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, talks about building a business from scratch in America and how he found new ways to connect with customers, starting with his novel use of “1-800” numbers. He explains about introducing many other new services, the value of training employees to communicate effectively, and the addition of the Internet as another option for customers to shop and buy anytime, in any way they want. - January 05, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Quantix Receives Award at Juniper Partner Conference
Quantix were nominated for two awards at Junipers recent partner conference, with Andrew Slater of Quantix ultimately winning ‘Juniper Account Manager of the Year’. - January 05, 2008 - Quantix UK
Envirobidnet.com Continues to Grow, Expanding Services
Envirobidnet.com, the leading resource for obtaining government bid opportunities in the environmental field, announced today the expansion of their services to include new categories of bid notices, substantially broadening business opportunities for their customers. - January 04, 2008 - Envirobidnet.com
Free Seminar Luncheon – Lessons Learned from Mattel’s Toy Recalls - Get It Right
Arrow Quality International (AQI) announced today they will be holding the second of a series of seminars for companies with a desire to or currently do business with China. This second seminar will be held on January 30, 2008 in Provo and will be a crash course on manufacturing in China and a... - January 04, 2008 - Arrow Quality International
Peachpit Press Releases Ben Waldie's Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide
Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide uses a combination of task-based instruction and strong visuals to teach Macintosh users how to automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks with the Automator application that is included with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. - January 03, 2008 - Automated Workflows, LLC
New Tampa Bay Reaching Peak Radio Show Inspiring Community to Meet Goals
With the New Year approaching, the show will focus on inspiring listeners to achieve goals and lead healthy, balanced lives. - December 29, 2007 - Reaching Peak LLC
NLP Training Company Give Away Hypnotic Coaching Formula for Free
The NLP Company have released details of their hypnotic coaching formula. The basics of this previously undisclosed process are now on display in the techniques section of the website. - December 29, 2007 - The NLP Company
Charles Hynes, District Attorney, Talks About Advances in Public Safety, on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
The Honorable Charles Hynes, District Attorney of Brooklyn, New York, discusses advances in public safety programs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss. He talks about reducing recidivism of first time drug offenders through prevention and deterrence and explains how his “open door” policy means that constituents are not intimidated when they experience his receptivity. Hynes says his real hope is that the U.S. Congress will pass the Act funding the DTAP Program across the Nation. - December 29, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
A. J. Khubani, CEO of Telebrands, Talks About the Growth of the Direct Marketing Industry on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
A. J. Khubani, CEO of Telebrands, talks about the growth of direct marketing, the process of taking products to market, and how successful accelerated product launches can be a science, using his “ABCD marketing” concept. Khubani discusses the process for recognizing which new products... - December 29, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Employee Schedules That Reduce Potential Night Shift Cancer Risk - A Core Practice Partners Exclusive
Night shift cancer studies are being released from countries around the world. Most of this research is pointing to a link between night shift, or graveyard shift as it is sometimes called, and breast and colon cancer. Although reasons for elevated cancer levels in those working nights may have more to do with diet and exercise, the studies are shining a bright light on the health risks associated with shift work. - December 28, 2007 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Technology Conservation Group Relocates Facility
Technology Conservation Group, an ISO 14001:2004 certified company with headquarters in Lecanto, Florida is proud to announce the relocation of the Portland facility to a new building. The new address is 11749 NE Marx St Bld 8, Portland, OR. 97220. This strategic move was to better serve their... - December 26, 2007 - Technology Conservation Group
Business Coaching Firm Goes Live to the World
Shape Your Business, an industry leader in using technology to provide cost effective business coaching services and consulting solutions to SME’s (small and medium sized enterprises), has just launched its latest initiative. - December 25, 2007 - Shape Your Business
Alex Blackwell of TheNext45Years.com Interviews Life Coach Tristan Loo
Alex Blackwell, a relationship expert and the owner of TheNext45Years.com has just published an online interview with internationally recognized Life Coach, Author and Presenter Tristan Loo. - December 24, 2007 - Synergy Institute
David Friedfeld, President of ClearVision, Discusses Building a Customer-Focused Organization on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Friedfeld, President of ClearVision Optical, discusses building a customer-focused business on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, and its vitally important customers: the consumer, the external customer, and the internal customer. Reiss and Friedfeld talk about details of obtaining customer input, employee involvement in the business, and the critical function of a high performance work environment. - December 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Quantix Wins Oracle Managed Service Contract with Leading Soft Drinks Manufacturer Gerber Juice Co Ltd
Quantix Ltd, the leading Oracle Support & Managed Services specialist, announces a contract win with major soft drinks producer Gerber Juices Co Ltd. - December 22, 2007 - Quantix UK
Tim Zagat and Nina Zagat Talk About Building the Zagat Brand on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Tim Zagat & Nina Zagat, Co-founders of Zagat Survey, talk about building a unique brand that empowers consumers to have a say about the right places to eat, drink, shop and play. The Zagats dialog with Reiss about how their business was born, the recognition of consumer-generated content as the focus of the venture, the role of the Internet, and fundamental importance of the customer. - December 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Technology Conservation Group, an Electronic Recycler Centered in Lecanto, Florida, is Proud to Announce Expansion of Their Worldwide Operations to Include Kentucky
Technology Conservation Group, an electronic recycler centered in Lecanto, Florida, is proud to announce expansion of their worldwide operations to include an 25,920 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The Technology Conservation Group (TCG) headquarters in the US is certified to ISO... - December 21, 2007 - Technology Conservation Group
The Virtual Assistant Coach Offers Second Group Coaching Program ‘Build Your Virtual Assistance Business’
Erin Blaskie, otherwise known as The VA Coach or the virtual assistant behind Business Services, ETC, has recently announced a second session in her group coaching program. This training program teaches individuals how to build a virtual assistance business and get started with clients immediately. - December 21, 2007 - Business Services, ETC
ERG Purchases Green Power to Meet 100 Percent of Its Corporate-Wide Electricity Use
U.S. EPA Recognizes ERG for Leading Green Power Purchase - December 21, 2007 - ERG