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Grupo ASSA Recognized as One of the Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work®
Grupo ASSA, a Consulting and Outsourcing company that helps its clients with their Business Process Transformation through Information Technology, was identified by the Great Place to Work Institute® as one of the 50 best companies to work for in Argentina. - November 19, 2009 - Grupo ASSA
How to Improve Business Profits Seminar Offered
"Learn how to grow your business in 2010 Breakfast,” a seminar for success-minded business owners, executives and professionals, is being presented by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization. The event will be held Thursday, December... - November 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Technology Advisors, Inc. and Maven Advisors, LLC Team Up to Offer Clients Truly Holistic End-to-End Sales Solutions Through CRM and BI
Technology Advisors, Inc. (TAI) has teamed up with Maven Advisors, LLC, to provide exemplary Business Advisory Services in the Business Intelligence (BI) sector. This partnership combines industry leading expertise in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Business Intelligence spaces,... - November 18, 2009 - Technology Advisors, Inc.
Business in Touch with Its “Soft” Side Professional Soft Skills Development Seen as Critical for Business Success
Identifying and developing professional soft skills is embraced by almost 80% of companies, i4cp study finds. - November 18, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Carolinas Practice is Sunera’s Third New Office in 2009
Sunera is now providing internal audit, information security and technology consulting services throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and into Tennessee with the opening of its Raleigh office. - November 18, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Kerensen Consulting Launches the First Implementation Center Dedicated to Force.com Development
In view of Dreamforce 09, opening on November 17, 2009 in San Francisco (USA), Kerensen Consulting launches in Paris the first development center dedicated to Force.com developments in France. Its mission: serving national and international companies by offering quality and above all a capacity of... - November 18, 2009 - Kerensen Consulting
Business Coaching Will Help Big C Cancer Charity in the UK to Increase Donations by £200000 in One Year
Roger Pemberton is participating in the global Coaching for a Cause initiative, which aims at helping the non-profit sector raise at least $2.5 million overall in funds and donations within the next six months. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Animal Therapy Programs Benefit Georgia Community in Several Ways
Chastain Horse Park in Atlanta, Georgia, offers therapeutic programs for children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. They hope to gain success with help from their ActionCOACH Business Coach. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Business Coaching to Help Every Orphan’s Hope Increase Sponsorships by 20%; Product Sales by 40%
ActionCOACH’s pro bono business coaching program will help charity increase annual budget by 30%; sponsorships by 20%; raise the daily bread pledged funding by 10%; drive program participation up by 15% and augment product sales by 40%. - November 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Seth Kahan, 1st Worldwide to be Certified in All Alan Weiss Mentor Programs
Kahan, a change leadership specialist and member of Alan Weiss' Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame, has been certified to deliver Weiss' regular Mentor Program, Guided Mentoring Program, and the unique Total Immersion Program for veteran consultants. - November 16, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Nebraska Bar Association & Internet for Lawyers Team Up for Live MCLE Program on Friday, November 20, in Omaha
“The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet” live continuing legal education presentation will be held in Omaha, on Friday, November 20, 2009. The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center; 72nd and Grover Streets; Omaha, NE 68124. For more information, including pricing, visit the Nebraska Bar Association’s Web site - http://bit.ly/1gvvI. - November 15, 2009 - Internet For Lawyers
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
HCpartners is Officially Certified as a Women Owned Business
HCpartners, a national human resource consulting firm, is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the WBENC. - November 13, 2009 - HCpartners LLC
Aujas Expands Its Operations Into US
Nitin Kumar, former MD of Deloitte US joins Aujas management team to head its US operations - November 13, 2009 - Aujas Networks
Freelance Writer Publishes Cookbook
Renee O’Farrell, a local freelance writer recently published ‘The Orangery Cookbook.’ Now available on Lulu.com and coming soon to Amazon.com, ‘The Orangery Cookbook’ is a collection of favorite recipes gathered throughout O’Farrell’s travels, both domestically and abroad. Every one tried and true, this collection of over 600 recipes has something for any taste and every occasion. - November 12, 2009 - Renee O'Farrell, DBA O'Farrell Consulting
Technology Advisors, Inc. Named to Sage North America Chairman’s Club and President’s Circle for 2009
Technology Advisors, Inc. Achieves Chairman’s Club Status for the Third Year and Makes the President’s Circle for the 9th Time - November 12, 2009 - Technology Advisors, Inc.
Most Companies Have Yet to Master Strategic Workforce Planning
New i4cp study finds 70% of companies have workforce planning strategies, but rating effectiveness and future forecasts lags behind. - November 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
PathGuide Sees Widespread Distributor Adoption of Its Shipping Automation Manifest System
Latitude Manifesting module’s low cost, ease of installation and simple user interface enables small and mid-sized distributors to utilize technology traditionally reserved for large corporations. - November 12, 2009 - PathGuide Technologies
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
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
Clarion Group Releases Study Results on Dining Services for Food Service Operators in Universities and Schools
College dining service operators need to review their programs and adapt to the preferences of a new generation of students, according to Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm, Clarion Group. Failing to do so may result in reduced patronage and meal plan participation as... - November 11, 2009 - Clarion Group
Infocom Says Business Communications Services Bring Forth Virtual Meetings
Service providers enhance teleconferencing offers and IP-VPN portfolio - Video conferencing moves to 3D and HD with 3D Hologram communications and HD Video - Vodafone and Microsoft partner to combine Microsoft Online Services with voice and data services. - November 11, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Sales Team Services Announces Availability of Cost-Effective Sales & Customer Service Training
Sales Team Services, LLC is pleased to announce the availability of their innovative "No-Sell Selling" program for small and mid-size businesses throughout the US. - November 10, 2009 - Sales Team Services, LLC
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
Eitan Sharir, President of Dynamic Achievement Group, a Leader in Executive Coaching in Vancouver Interviewed by PeopleTalk, BC’s Premier HR Publication
Eitan Sharir, the president and founder of Dynamic Achievement Group, Vancouver, was recently interviewed by PeopleTalk, British Columbia’s premier human resources publication. Sharir shared with PeopleTalk his views on how companies that want to remain viable and productive in the coming years need to radically change. - November 08, 2009 - Dynamic Achievement
Mind Gliding Ltd Commemorate the Loss of Its Charismatic Co-Founder
Peter Gleeson (1953), co-founder of Mind Gliding Ltd, who has helped so many people world wide with healing from psychological unrest, has finally found peace after a challenging life and a brave fight against acute myeloid leukaemia, that was diagnosed on 12th June 2009. - November 07, 2009 - Mind Gliding, Ltd.
Time Runs Out - Government Takes Action
The Federal Government has announced today its decision to back a groundbreaking product stewardship framework through which computers and televisions will be regulated. The industry-led framework will create a significant turn in events from the 2007-8 recycling figures which accounted for only... - November 07, 2009 - Infoactiv
Bubba Comes to Life in Alabama
Mark Webb, acclaimed actor and Director of Northeast Theatre, is the voice behind Bubba in the audiobook version of the novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba. His extensive experience in theatre and dialects lends itself perfectly to voice the characters of this humorous, yet spiritual, southern novel. - November 07, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
ActionCOACH Coaches the Finalists of SABMiller KickStart Program
ActionCOACH ran a number of ActionCLUB events for the finalists of the program, for young entrepreneurs who want to run their own business. - November 07, 2009 - ActionCOACH
eab group Launches smartKPIs.com - the Free Online Database of Key Performance Indicators
eab group announced the launch of smartKPIs.com, a free online database of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supported by a Performance Management knowledge base and a community of users. smartKPIs.com currently contains over 600 KPIs (performance measures), from a variety of Functional Areas,... - November 06, 2009 - eab group Pty Ltd
ActionCOACH South Africa Team Continues It's Growth Path
Since launch the ActionCOACH South Africa team has now grown to 15 highly experienced and well trained Business Coaches, that has made it's mark in a growing number of business including blue chip Corporates in South Africa. - November 06, 2009 - ActionCOACH South Africa
What is Really Going on with Hotel Group Rates? How to Obtain Critical Competitive Intelligence
GroupMetrix CompSet Group Rate Reports include all the rate components that factor into a group or meeting quotation: room rates, inclusions, in-room internet, catering (breakfast, breaks, luncheon and dinners), meeting room rates, AV rates, meeting room internet rates, minimum F&B guarantees, comp rooms, upgrades and master bill discounts. - November 05, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Catch Limited Has Been Placed on the Deloitte Fast 50 – Again
Catch Limited (www.catchlimited.com) have announced that they have been recognized on the Deloitte Fast 50 for a second year. - November 05, 2009 - Catch Limited
Most Companies Don’t Measure the Bottom-Line Impact of Diversity Programs
i4cp Study: While most agree it is an important issue, companies struggle to define diversity and what “success” is. - November 05, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
From Making Extra Cash to a Full-Grown Business: Doug Pickering Turned Cash on the Side Into a Successful Business with the Help of ActionCOACH Steve Shaw
Doug Pickering hired Business Coach Steve Shaw to help with another business, and with this help and guidance Doug has turned an e-bay opportunity sale into a successful online business. - November 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
"People Reaching Out to People:" No Hour is Too Late to Help for Duncanville Outreach Ministry
Tony and Anita Davis, a husband and wife director team of Duncanville Outreach Ministry, give back to Duncanville residents any way they can, with the help of the community. - November 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Trucking and Logistics Consulting Firm, Ahern & Associates Facilitates Additional Agent Location for Network F.O.B.
Rock Hill, SC based Tandem Transport Co., Inc. becomes the 84th agent location overall for Network F.O.B. and the sixth agent sign on as a result of Ahern & Associates’ efforts. - November 05, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Madison Valley Montana Community Wind Opportunity Workshop
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) and Agri Energy LLC, a Montana based company, in conjunction with a group of wind enthusiasts from the Madison Valley, will host an information meeting regarding the development of landowner community wind projects. The meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the... - November 05, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
Marquette Management Unveils State of the Art Student Apartment Tower in Champaign Illinois
Marquette Management hosts city officials, University personnel, City Council members, Chamber members, Development partners, owners, students and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign's highly anticipated Burnham 310 Apartments. The student apartments are state of the art and the building boasts the city's only grocery store. - November 04, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
Vision IT Reaches Out to Local Community
The founder and Principal consultant of Vision IT, Ty Wilmore, has initiated a program in which Vision IT actively participates in charities and volunteer organizations in the local community. Mr. Wilmore volunteers in the Nashville area in several charitable organizations. “I am a firm... - November 04, 2009 - Vision IT, LLC
Ending Poverty: One Educated Child at a Time
Childcare Worldwide was established with the aim of helping children in third-world countries become educated and employable. Through pro bono business coaching, its division in Canada will bring in additional sponsorships. - November 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Steelhenge Reports Increasing International Demand for Emergency Planning, Business Continuity and Crisis Management Expertise
Steelhenge Consulting, a leading UK specialist in organisational resilience, has reported a significant increase in demand for business continuity consultancy from organisations based in Europe, India, Turkey and the Middle East. - November 04, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Business Inspection eBook Inclusive Template Files
The Business Inspection offered by abenetis is like bringing your business to an inspection, as you do it with your car. abenetis provides the framework for analysis and points the reader to topics of how to improve the bottom-line of a business. - November 04, 2009 - abenetis
MoreSteam.com Announces Release of EngineRoom® 5.0
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released EngineRoom 5.0, MoreSteam’s latest contribution to its suite of user-friendly data analysis tools. Featuring an interactive Design of Experiments (DOE) wizard, EngineRoom 5.0... - November 03, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
New Adaptation Call for a Widening of the Director Gene Pool
Adaptation chairman tells international conference that company nomination committees should consider experienced candidates from the voluntary, public and professional sectors for board appointments. - November 02, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Qualaco, Inc. Certifies Hooks Industrial to ISO 9001:2008 Standard
Qualaco, Inc. certified Hooks Industrial Inc., an international engineering, industrial and distribution company, to the ISO 9001:2008 standard for its facility located in northwest Houston. Global quality standards and requirements establish and enhance quality management systems through internal... - November 02, 2009 - QUALACO, Inc.
AMREP Technological Centre, China Improves Chinese Suppliers Quality Reliability
John Adams, President, AMREP Supplier Management Services Inc. in a presentation to Chinese suppliers and his US customers said that quality management of suppliers has to be beyond just dependence on suppliers’ making quality better or through sporadic enforcing of suppliers’... - November 02, 2009 - AMREP Inspect
Adaptation Research Suggests New Right to Request Flexible Working Could Have Harmful Consequences
Adaptation chairman warns Parliamentary inquiry of unintended results of new proposals that could get in the way of beneficial changes. - November 02, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Sentrana Announces Appointment of Director of Solutions and Services
Sentrana Inc. appoints Chris Ritchie as Director, Solutions & Services. In this role, Mr. Ritchie will work closely with Sentrana's clients to develop scientific marketing solutions which address their specific business needs. - November 01, 2009 - Sentrana, Inc.