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NetSpeed Learning Solutions Announces Five-Year Contract with the GAO
NetSpeed Learning Solutions, a woman-owned business headquartered in Seattle, WA, announces a five-year contract to provide leadership skills training to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In addition, NetSpeed Learning announces the launch of NetSpeed Fast Tracks, a web-based learning on demand platform that allows organizations to provide just-in-time learning and peer-driven learning using Learning 2.0 tools such as podcasting, blogging and multimedia. - April 25, 2008 - NetSpeed Learning Solutions
Planet Technologies Launches Website Dedicated to Latest Version of Enhanced Automated Framework v4.0 (EAF 4)
Planet Technologies' EAF 4 provides hosting companies, who are delivering products and services based on Microsoft’s Hosted Messaging and Collaboration Solution, with management and administrative functionality. - April 25, 2008 - Planet Technologies
Secrets to Success in a Soft Economy
With a continuing bleak economic outlook and weakening consumer sentiment, businesses are looking for an edge anywhere they can get one. Businesses that are finding it difficult to compete on product, price, placement, or promotion in this environment can now turn to customer experience to gain an edge with ClearBrick’s latest customer experience solution. - April 25, 2008 - ClearBrick LLC
Technology Associates Announces New Network Engineer
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 Jeff... - April 25, 2008 - Technology Associates
Ting! Author Arupa Tesolin's New Book to "Spark" Personal Innovation & Creative Power
Hot on the heels of her international business book success "Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better" author Arupa Tesolin's new book "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything" arouses curiosity about the hidden feminine side of the science of creating. - April 24, 2008 - Intuita
IPA Charities Supports Roger Baldwin Foundation
IPA Charities has donated $50,000 to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois. “As a long-time friend of the Roger Baldwin Foundation, you know that your contribution will be stewarded wisely and will help sustain our current challenges against... - April 24, 2008 - IPA
Marvin Tomlin and Ben Eison, United National Football League Founders, Talk About Football’s New Minor League, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Marvin Tomlin and Ben Eison, United National Football League Founders, talk on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about football’s new minor league, the UNFL, which develops players for careers in professional football, gives them visibility, and provides a new income source for educational institutions. UNFL team members, especially from smaller or less recognized universities, increase their probability of being seen by professional team scouts and add skills necessary to play pro football. - April 23, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Van Den Hogen Consulting Announces Plans to Work with ChinaSourcing Co. Ltd.
Strategic Alliance Allows Clients to Source Products and Services in China. - March 30, 2008 - Van Den Hogen Consulting
Core Practice Partners Sees Chinese Labor Market Feeling Growing Pains
Core Practice Partners sees signs of trouble as the Chinese government assigns more rights to shift workers and labor laws grow. - March 29, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Ensemble IT Director Profiled in Virtual Office News
James Frey, Director of Information Technology for Ensemble Financial Services and Director of Operations for Ensemble’s parent company, AM&M Financial Services, is featured in the January issue of Virtual Office News, a monthly newsletter that addresses practice management and technology... - March 28, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
Transform Awarded Enterprise-Wide Technology Integration and Continuous Improvement Contract by International Cargo Airline
Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform announced Monday that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to lead the implementation of the leading MRO software at one of the world’s largest air cargo service companies. The initiative will fully integrate all MRO activities into one enterprise... - March 28, 2008 - Transform
ChiroTouch, Chiropractic Economics Team to Launch Practice Management Software Resource Center on ChiroEco.com
Chiropractic Economics magazine announced today that it has teamed with ChiroTouch, a technology solutions provider for the healthcare industry, to launch a new resource center: Practice Management Software, at www.ChiroEco.com/chirotouch. Tailored to the needs of the doctor of chiropractic, this... - March 28, 2008 - The Doyle Group
Global Medical Alliance Announces New Interactive Website for Medical Device Manufacturers and Independent Medical Sales Representatives
Global Medical Alliance LLC (GMA) has just concluded a four-month website upgrade to assist Independent Sales Representatives (ISR’s) network with Medical Device Manufacturers (MDM’s) throughout the United States. The innovative web site (implemented by WSI – We Simplify the Internet) features a number of new interactive menus for potential clients and sales rep candidates to not only obtain a better understanding of GMA, but to also achieve a greater appreciation on how the two entities can work together in business with improved outcomes. - March 27, 2008 - Global Medical Alliance LLC
AbleBridge Embraces Launch of Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM Live with New Offering
AbleBridge, a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, launched “Quick Start” for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live, enabling organizations to quickly and affordably implement a cost-effective Customer Relationship Management solution tailored to their specific business... - March 27, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
Technology Associates Named Microsoft Certified Partner for 9th 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... - March 24, 2008 - Technology Associates
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Transcendent Group Now Offering Affordable, High-Quality IT Training
Transcendent Group, Inc., Tampa Bay's premier IT Risk Management firm, announced that it has expanded its Tampa operations to include IT training as a part of their business offerings. - March 22, 2008 - Transcendent Group, Inc.
Sharon Alt to Speak at Continuing Education Event Presented by Benefits Selling Magazine
Alt Benefit Consultants President to Participate in Benefits Selling Expo. - March 21, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Maverick Dinner a Success for Dynamic Transitions
Dynamic Transitions are celebrating their most successful event for budding entrepreneurs and business owners to date, after hosting an Exclusive Black Tie Dinner at the elegant La Pont de La Tour Restaurant, London. - March 17, 2008 - Dynamic Transitions
Online Business Incubator Gives Solopreneurs Step-by-Step Guidance
San Antonio-based business development firm, Completely Virtual Group, announced the launch of its new online business incubator. - March 17, 2008 - Completely Virtual Group
Harmonia Looks to Seaport-e, NAVAIR
Harmonia Teams with Iona Moon to Increase Navy Presence. - March 16, 2008 - Iona Moon
Superior Project Results Highlighted on New Winthrop Group Website
The Winthrop Group, Inc., a boutique consultancy of experienced executives who drive business growth for Fortune 1000 and emerging companies, today announced the relaunch of its corporate website at www.winthropgrp.com. The Winthrop Group has achieved superior business growth results for its high... - March 16, 2008 - The Winthrop Group, Inc.
Ajay Aggarwal - Modern Retailing
www.ajayaggarwal.com is a new initiative which addresses the shortage of professional retail skills in the modern Indian retail industry. Modern retail is changing lives at many levels. It is evident that consumers now have far more choices than previously, but more importantly the revolution in... - March 15, 2008 - Ajay Aggarwal
Liz P. Communications Donates Book Sales to Support Women in Need
The most effective business strategy for women who own small businesses, is to use what they've got. - March 14, 2008 - Liz P. Communications
Ordovician Announces Successful Completion of MSP Alliance Managed Services Accreditation Program
Ordovician joins program providing assurance of quality, and reliability for current, potential customers; vendor-neutral benchmarking for MSP practitioners worldwide. - March 14, 2008 - Ordovician
Who Says Quality Isn’t Rewarded?
i4cp study shows most companies strive for and reward quality improvement. - March 14, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Woman’s Advantage Announces National Search
Mary Cantando, a nationally recognized expert on women business owners, has announced the final phase of a national search to collect quotes for the 2009 page-a-day calendar for women business owners. Each day of The Woman’s Advantage calendar will feature a great idea of 20 words or less,... - March 12, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
The Business Knowledge Gap
i4cp study shows that nearly 30% of corporate participants feel a lack of business acumen among managers has a great impact on organizations. - March 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)