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Intertek Announces a New White Paper on the Future of Battery Technologies
White paper gives an overview of current battery technologies and insight as to where the industry is heading - December 14, 2009 - Intertek
Legal Outsourcing Specialist Fronterion Announces Top 10 Trends for 2010
Research finds that India is the largest legal outsourcing location, but faces increased pressure from emerging competitors - December 12, 2009 - Fronterion
InfoCom Says 3G User’s Base Growing at Last
The number of 3G users in most developed markets nearly doubled to 303m — Japan and South Korea leaders in mobile services — Competition, network coverage, choice of devices future 3G success factors. - December 12, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
Adaptation Chairman Develops New Approach to Revitalising the Professions
White paper shows how professional bodies can remain relevant, current and vital. - December 11, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Socius Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Dublin, Ohio based, Socius has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business management consultant category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - December 10, 2009 - Socius
Socius Offers Year End Closing Training for Microsoft Dynamics and Sage MAS ERP Software Users
Socius is providing clients and users of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL and Sage MAS 90, 200, and 500 ERP software with training opportunities to prepare them for a smooth Year End closing process. Socius, which is a 2009 Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year Finalist,... - December 03, 2009 - Socius
Seth Kahan Hosts CEO Symposium in Washington DC on Global Expansion and International Partnerships
Seth Kahan sponsored a CEO symposium on effective business strategies for international growth on Wednesday, November 2, 2009. Nine chief executives attended from associations, nonprofits, and private sector organizations. The primary speaker was Greg Balestrero, CEO of Project Management Institute. - December 02, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Intertek Announces the First US Electrical Safety Certification of a Large Wind Turbine Gearbox
ETL Certification enables manufacturers and wind farm developers to demonstrate electrical safety compliance - December 02, 2009 - Intertek
Bradley Lambert Launches New Online Professional Management Development Training in LA
Firm Enhances Services and Targets Professionals Seeking to Strengthen Business and Management Skills - November 28, 2009 - Bradley Lambert
Innovations Spotlights: InfoCom Says E-Health Solutions Go Beyond Basic Assistance
Mobile carriers are the major players in the e-health industry - Interoperability still a challenge - Increased health awareness through the use of SMS reminders and Internet portals. - November 27, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
MyFirstAgent's Tom is Catching the Eye in Workington
Carlisle United youngster Tom Aldred is catching the eye whilst on loan with Workington, and has had his own eye caught too - November 25, 2009 - My First Agent
Clarion Group Warns Employers with Food Service Subsidizing About a New IRS Drive
Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm Clarion Group warns employers who subsidize their employee food services should beware of a new drive by the Internal Revenue Service. IRS audits are increasingly focusing on a provision of the federal tax code that considers the cost... - November 25, 2009 - Clarion Group
White Paper Outlines New Approach to Transforming Healthcare
New support tools can reduce healthcare costs and benefit both doctors and patients. - November 23, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Do IT Smarter Partners with Transformation Strategies for Marketing Peer Groups
Transformation Strategies, a managed services consulting firm, and Do IT Smarter, Inc., a San Diego-based master managed service provider, announced today a partnership to establish marketing peer groups comprised of Do IT Smarter Instant MSP channel partners. Through this partnership,... - November 22, 2009 - Transformation Strategies, Inc.
Technology Associates Ranked on Top 100 List
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), has announced that the full-service technology solutions and support firm has been ranked on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North... - November 22, 2009 - Technology Associates
Socius Named to Inaugural VAR Stars List
Bob Scott’s Insights, a publication of the Progressive Media Group, is pleased to announce that Socius, an Ohio Microsoft Dynamics and Sage ERP and CRM software partner, has been chosen as a 2009 VAR Star, a group of 100 organizations that are being honored for their accomplishments mid-marketing financial software. - November 21, 2009 - Socius
BDA Advises Molex on the Acquisition of Zhenjiang Tean in China
BDA represented Molex Inc (Nasdaq: MOLX and MOLXA) on the acquisition of Zhenjiang Tean Telecom & Appliances Co Ltd in Jiangsu, China. Tean manufactures radio frequency (RF) and microwave products for telecom markets. - November 19, 2009 - BDA Partners Ltd
Artech Wins the NMSDC National Supplier of the Year Award
Artech has won the 2009 NMSDC National Supplier of the Year award. - November 19, 2009 - Artech Information Systems LLC
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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)
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
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
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
Ingage, Inc. and eos consulting Create Offering That Re-invigorates Organizations, Companies Battered by Shrinking Revenues and Discouraged Employees Will Benefit
eos consulting and Ingage, Inc. have combined their expertise to provide business model innovation and the emotionally engaged employees needed to execute the plan. Called, Organizational Re-invigoration, the offering will enable your business to happily and profitably weather our current economic storms. - October 31, 2009 - Ingage, Inc.
New i4cp Report Provides Solutions to Key Integrated Talent Management Challenges
Organizations can’t rely on software to solve every talent management issue. - October 30, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The 16th and Final Mentone, Alabama Men's Gathering with Robert Bly - Nov 6-8, 2009
Come listen, sing, speak, grieve and experience the joy of a wonderful gathering of great guys and say goodbye. For many this will be the last opportunity to listen to and celebrate one of the greatest storytellers, poets and leaders of the men's movement, Robert Bly. - October 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Meditation for the Economy Marks One Year Anniversary
Many followers of this daily, 100 percent free service credit it for their personal transformation and see the peace, harmony and prosperity that they now experience transforming world consciousness, one person at a time. - October 29, 2009 - Meditation for the Economy
Web Courseworks Releases “Get Your Gear On!” to Casual Game Sites
Online game encouraging safe bicycle riding takes on a new twist - October 29, 2009 - Web Courseworks
In Corporate Limbo: Peer Coaching Programs
Low Priority, Lack of Concept Clarity Hinder Program Development in Most Companies - October 28, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors Presents a 3-Day Transitional Leadership Training for Tomorrow’s Law Enforcement Commanders
Michael Palazzo helps Hawaii law enforcement agency cope with budget challenges in economic times. - October 28, 2009 - Leadership Advisors LLC
Oracle Honors BI Consulting Group as BI/EPM Implementation Partner of the Year
Global Oracle Innovation Award Recognizes Organizations for Innovative Deployments of Oracle Fusion Middleware - October 27, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
Socius Recognizes Five Area Businesses with Aspire Awards for Innovation at Annual Conference
Socius’ annual conference, Aspire 2009, featured the presentation of awards that recognized the achievements of five Socius clients for enhancing their growth and profitability through effective use of their Microsoft or Sage business solutions. - October 23, 2009 - Socius
Humor Under Pressure: How Can Unemployment and Retraining be Pleasant to Talk About? Dr. Kathleen P. King.
Pink slips, unemployment, rejection letters and phone calls form job applications… What are displaced workers to do?? Scott Sloan of WLW Cincinnati Radio (and simulcast streaming on XM Radio) recently invited adult development and learning expert, Dr. Kathleen P. King onto his evening radio... - October 23, 2009 - Transformation Education LLC
Common Sense Advisory to Present “The Business Case for Localization Post-Recession” at Localization World in Silicon Valley
Session to cover real-world measurement of localization investment, zero-click strategies for international website visitors, and emerging models for next-gen localization - October 21, 2009 - Common Sense Advisory
2010 Business Planning Workshop Scheduled for November 13
Louisville-based right angle, which provides business coaching, consulting, training and development, is offering a Business Planning Workshop November 13 in their training center, 10300 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Company President Rachel Butler said the workshop is... - October 21, 2009 - Right Angle