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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
Business Coach Kevin Brimhall Launches New Web Site to Assist Companies, Professionals
Kevin Brimhall, a Raleigh, NC-based business coach and consultant, and president of JFD Performance Solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed Web site at www.jfdperfsolutions.com. The redesign makes accessible more comprehensive information about JFD Performance... - October 20, 2009 - JFD Performance Solutions
Intertek Attains Accreditation for AS9110 Standard
New management systems registration service will benefit aerospace MRO organizations. - October 18, 2009 - Intertek
ActionCOACH Pinellas Hosts Sales Guru and Author, Jeffrey Gitomer, at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in December, 2009
Sales guru and popular columnist Jeffrey Gitomer will share his sales wisdom, humor and insights during a two-day seminar series in Tampa Bay, Fla. Dec. 9 & 10, 2009. - October 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH Pinellas
Intertek to Hold Electric Vehicle (EV) Meeting at Automotive Testing Expo 2009
Learn how to bring EV/HEV-related products/systems/applications (battery packs/cells, chargers, service disconnects, wire harnesses, etc) to market quickly and cost-effectively - October 16, 2009 - Intertek
Despite Shaky Support and Murky ROI Impact, Employee Volunteerism Programs Can Deliver in Big Ways
New i4cp study and report reveal how employee volunteerism increases recruitment, retention and engagement - October 16, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Lenovo Hosts Technology Associates Briefing
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm, has announced that Lenovo Think Products Group will hold a briefing for Technology Associates on their latest server and workstation technology. The briefing will... - October 16, 2009 - Technology Associates
Two from Transformation Strategies Named to MSPmentor 250, Managed Services Industry Leadership List
Transformation Strategies, Inc. – a leader in managed services consulting, training and coaching – today announced that two of its principals, David S. Schafran and Michael Halperin have been named to the second annual MSPMentor250. Schafran, Transformation Strategies’ President,... - October 15, 2009 - Transformation Strategies, Inc.
My Red Hot Marketing Debuts Affordable Web Design and Marketing Solutions
New Women-Owned, Las Vegas Based Company Opens Doors & Website. - October 15, 2009 - My Red Hot Marketing
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors Aids Executives in Creating a Personal Vision Statement for Professional Growth
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors Tells Organizations: “Without Vision, People Perish.” - October 15, 2009 - Leadership Advisors LLC
Xippa Copier and Managed Print Services Contract Review Service Offering is Being Well Received by End Users
Copier contract review and negotiation for end users with their vendor of choice. All fees are taken out of savings. Focus on Managed Print Service contracts, Cost per Copy contracts and/or any contract with a minimum impression commitment. - October 15, 2009 - Xippa
BI Consulting Group Honors PNC, LCRA, and Motorola with Inaugural Insight Award
The BICG Insight Award recognizes excellence, innovation and creativity in the areas of business intelligence (BI) and enterprise performance management (EPM) - October 14, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
Intertek Announces a New White Paper on Managing Questionable Supply Chains
White paper outlines how manufacturers can gain tighter control over their supply chains, through a combination of design/product validation, supplier audits and field inspections - October 14, 2009 - Intertek
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’09 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss speech recognition for increased patient safety and process improvement. - October 13, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Study Reveals How Firms Are Preparing to Retain Workers as Economy Improves
i4cp study shows communication, cost-cutting and engagement issues play a role in talent retention. - October 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Michael Palazzo to Direct Workshop on Succession Management
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors partners with Oregon law enforcement agencies on leadership development - October 09, 2009 - Leadership Advisors LLC
The Top Five Leadership Competencies of Tomorrow
i4cp study reveals if you want to lead, you’d better be innovative, agile, and primed for change - October 08, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Web Courseworks Selected as eLearning Vendor for World Anti-Doping Agency Coach’s Tool Kit
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tasked Web Courseworks (WCW) with creating an interactive, web-based anti-doping education program to educate elite and recreational coaches worldwide through tutorial, scenario and game-based learning. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the... - October 08, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Fronterion Publishes Groundbreaking Report on Legal Outsourcing
Fronterion LLC (www.Fronterion.com) this week announced the publication of the first comprehensive book on the legal outsourcing industry, Implementing a Successful Legal Outsourcing Engagement. The book is a comprehensive guide to the evolving legal outsourcing industry and offers offshoring... - October 07, 2009 - Fronterion
Voicebrook to Exhibit at 2009 Cerner Health Conference
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss strategies for successful speech recognition deployment. - October 05, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Ensemble Financial Named Top Brokerage Firm
Ensemble Financial Services was once again named Top Brokerage Firm by the Rochester Business Journal. In its September 25, 2009 issue, the firm headed the list published annually. The firm now has 91 representatives in the Rochester area, a 14% increase over last year’s survey. - October 04, 2009 - Ensemble Financial Services
TMA Resources and Web Courseworks Announce New Partnership
TMA Resources, the leader in member-centric software, today announced a new Solutions Partnership with Web Courseworks, a provider of Web solutions for associations. This partnership will provide customers with a standard integration between TMA Resources’ association management software,... - October 03, 2009 - Web Courseworks
A New Low Cost Option is Now Available to Commercial Property Owners and Occupants Who Require Advice on How to Attain the Full Value of Their Premises
Facility Management Advisors, launches its New York based consultancy, which will assist all types of organizations regardless of size or budget. As stated on their web site, www.facilitymanagementadvisors.com, "Our mission is to form an alliance with our clients, in order to facilitate solutions that reflect their requirements and employ efficient results." - October 03, 2009 - Facility Management Advisors