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Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
In Today's Healthcare Environment: What Services Should You Expect from a Full-Service Market Research and Consulting Company?
Jack M. Shapiro has listed almost two dozen worldwide core market research and consulting services which healthcare clients should expect. - August 20, 2007 - JM Shapiro Marketing Research
AVID Soccer Equipment Review Announces the Winners of Its 2007 Goal Keeper Shoot-out
AVID Soccer congratulates the winners of their 2007 Goal Keeper Kit and Glove Shoot-outs. Visit the AVID Soccer Equipment Review (http://blog.avidsoccer.com) to find the winners. - August 18, 2007 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
RocSearch Launches Business Reports Gallery
RocSearch, the UK-based business research and analytics firm today announced the launch of its online business reports gallery. The firm provides research support to a gamut of clients across the globe and the syndicated reports gallery is a key step in this direction. The RocSearch reports... - August 18, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited
China Polling Finds Rising Female Spirits
Does the Key to China’s Imported Liquor Market Rest on Females? - August 18, 2007 - China Polling
Academic Pricing Announced for “Business Without Borders: A Strategic Guide to Global Marketing"
Practical how-to book covering the bases of launching a successful global initiative available at a more than 50% discount to academic retailers and faculty - August 17, 2007 - Common Sense Advisory
Arizona Foreclosures Increase 170 Percent in July 2007
Foreclosures have risen more than 170 percent in Maricopa County from the same time last year, according to Default Research, Inc. (www.defaultresearch.com). The cities hardest hit by foreclosures in Maricopa are Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale. With 1,931 Notice of Trustee sales recorded in Maricopa... - August 11, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Sterling Research Group Named One of the Top 50 Woman-Led Businesses in Florida
The Center for Leadership at Florida International University and the Commonwealth Institute South Florida has listed Sterling Research Group in the top 50 woman-led businesses in Florida. Lisa Rohrer, PhD, has been Sterling’s President and CEO since April 2006. Rohrer has been involved with... - August 11, 2007 - Sterling Research Group, Inc.
Underdog Partners’ Receives Three Print Communicator Awards
Underdog Partners is recognized in the 13th Annual Print Communicator Awards. Two entries claim the Award of Distinction. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Three More Creative Awards for Underdog Partners
All Underdog entries receive recognition in 2007 Hermes Creative Awards. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Underdog Partners Brings in New Personnel
To accommodate business growth, Underdog Partners recruits Account Executive Viviana Atienzar and Designer Jessica Bryan to join the Underdog team. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Underdog Partners’ Welcomes Senior Account Executive Stephanie Baker
Underdog turns to veteran Account Executive Stephanie Baker to steer the UDP team through the end of 2007 and far beyond. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
AVID Soccer Equipment Review Announces the Winners of Its 2007 Uniform Kit Shoot-out
AVID Soccer congratulates the winners of their 2007 Recreational Kit and Club Kit Shoot-outs. - August 09, 2007 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Michigan Foreclosures Increase 40 Percent in July 2007
Default Research reported that Wayne County had the highest foreclosure rate, with an increase of 45 percent, followed by Macomb up 35 percent, and Oakland with the smallest increase at 20 percent. The cities that have seen their foreclosure numbers increase the most in the state are Detroit, Warren and South Field. - August 07, 2007 - Default Research Inc
MarketIntellNow's New Spotlight Report on PHR (Personal Health Records) Now Available for Sale
MarketIntellNow does deep research dives into nascent markets, and publishes comprehensive reports that sell for $3,495. The latest Spotlight Report is on Personal Health Records, and excerpts ran in the MarketIntellNow blog from June 25-July 31, 2007. - August 07, 2007 - MarketIntellNow, Inc.
Dentist Split on the Ethics of Dental Marketing: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are in an ethical quandary when it comes to dental marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Just over half of dentists reported feeling that dental practice marketing is bad for the profession in the eyes of the public. However, with dental advertising more common than ever, many feel pressured to join the game in order to stay competitive. - July 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
RocSearch Report Says Digital Signage Market Up to US$14.6 billion by 2011
RocSearch India, a leading research and analytics firm, released a report isolating the key growth drivers of the Digital Signage industry and gauging the industry’s growth potential. - July 27, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited
Foreclosure Numbers for Orange County California Zip Codes – June 2007
The rapidly growing real estate and foreclosure research company Default Research (www.defaultresearch.com) released Orange County California pre foreclosure numbers for June 2007. Listed below are the foreclosure numbers for the zip codes most affected by the national foreclosure problem. Rank ... - July 26, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Foreclosure Numbers for Miami Dade Zip Codes – June 2007
The rapidly growing real estate and foreclosure research company Default Research (www.defaultresearch.com) released Miami Dade County pre foreclosure numbers for June 2007. Listed below are the foreclosure numbers for the zip codes most affected by the national foreclosure problem. Rank ... Zip .. - July 26, 2007 - Default Research Inc
BHong Kong Business Elite Takes Interest in Russia
This year one of the forums on Hong-Kong Fashion Week was devoted to the possibilities of Russian market. - July 26, 2007 - Zarkin & Partners Brand Consultancy
LRA Worldwide Profiled in Service Innovation Study Commissioned by the Government of Finland
LRA Worldwide, Inc., one of the leaders in the rapidly-growing field of Customer Experience Management, was recently included in a study on service innovation commissioned by Tekes, Finland’s National Agency for Technology and Innovation. LRA was one of 12 US companies profiled in the report,... - July 26, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Foreclosure Numbers for San Diego Zip Codes – June 2007
The rapidly growing real estate and foreclosure research company Default Research (www.defaultresearch.com) released San Diego County pre foreclosure numbers for June 2007. Listed below are the foreclosure numbers for the zip codes most affected by the national foreclosure problem. Rank ... Zip ... - July 25, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Study: Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs, General Economy as Leading Concerns
Report also indicates one-third of small transportation companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners will increase hiring, improve existing automation, expand at current locations says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Distribution / Wholesaling Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Distribution / Wholesaling Concerns
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small distribution / wholesaling companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Retail Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Concerns of Retailers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small retailers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on providing more services, adding new products as well as improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Dental Hygienist Hourly Pay Rates: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists report paying their dental hygienists about $36 per hour, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Many dentists expressed resentment over the high price tag of a dental hygienist. Location is highly correlated with hourly base pay, with urban California hygienists being paid twice as much as their rural Southern counterparts. - July 16, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Small Business Research Board Food Industry Study: Taxes, Economy, Energy / Fuel Costs Now Leading Concerns of Food Industry Replacing Health Care, Government Regulation
Latest SBRB report indicates 29% of small food industry businesses plan to expand during next 12 to 24 months including enhancements at current locations and providing more services. SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates also shows businesses intend to invest in staff training and hiring. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Manufacturing Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Cost of Materials Greatest Concerns of Manufacturers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than 30% of small manufacturing firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improvements, additions to automation says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Expands Partnership with LRA Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its partnership with LRA Worldwide, Inc.; LRA will create customized quality assurance programs for the latest branch of the Hyatt family tree - the Hyatt Select Group. - July 12, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
XMei International Launches US-China Business Workshop Series
Globalization expert and professor to lead first executive workshop - July 12, 2007 - Xmei International
New Multicultural Market Research Series Released by Common Sense Advisory
Strategies and Best Practices for Reaching U.S. Hispanics and Other Multilingual Populations Online throughout the World - July 11, 2007 - Common Sense Advisory
LRA Worldwide Launches Spanish Language Website
LRA Worldwide, Inc., one of the leaders in the rapidly-growing consulting discipline of Customer Experience Management, has launched its website in Spanish in order to capitalize on growing interest in its services throughout Spanish-speaking Europe and Latin America. - July 09, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Pre Foreclosure Data Reporting Company Default Research Announces Expansion
Add the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland and North Carolina to the growing list of states covered by Default Research Inc. - July 06, 2007 - Default Research Inc
The Tumultuous Relationship Between Dentists and Dental Consultants: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dental consultants have disappointed many dentists, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. The survey found that the majority of dentists report having had negative experiences with dental consulting. Complaints were wide-ranging: dental management consultants are overpriced, inexperienced, impersonal, or even looking for religious converts. - July 06, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dispute at Product Placement in Prague
On the 18th of June in Prague Gene Zarkin held a seminar at the conference “Product Placement – new Era of Advertising”, which was organized by the international company Marcusevans. The seminar on the topic of “How to minimize the risk of wasting time and money while making... - July 04, 2007 - Zarkin & Partners Brand Consultancy
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Daniela Piacenza Joins LRA Worldwide as a Senior Research Consultant: Native Venezuelan Will Work with LRA’s International Research Clients
LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leading consulting and research firm in the rapidly-growing field of Customer Experience Management (CEM), announced that Daniela Piacenza has joined the firm as a Senior Research Consultant. Piacenza, who is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian, will work primarily... - June 25, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Shaw Fund Grant Secures a Sustainable Future for School Garden in Bayview
The Shaw Fund announces it’s continuing support for the educational garden at Willie Brown Jr. Academy, with a $45,000 grant. The Willie Brown Jr. Academy school garden features over 20 raised beds of vegetables, fruit and flowers. All fourth, fifth and sixth grade students participate in a... - June 24, 2007 - Shaw Fund
Market Street Research Develops Out-Of-School Time Market Research Manual for The Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation, A Leading National Supporter of Out-of-School Time Programs, Has Turned to Market Street Research to Develop a Guide for Conducting After School Program Marketing Research - June 24, 2007 - Market Street Research
AVID Soccer Equipment Review Announces the Winners of Its 2007 Ball Shoot-out
AVID Soccer congratulates the winners of their 2007 Training and Match Ball Shoot-outs. Visit the AVID Soccer Equipment Review to find the best ball. - June 23, 2007 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
"Invisible" Mentor Guiding You
New Book Information: Tales of People Who Get It is based on the ideas, action and belief of 34 highly accomplished people from different walks of life. The variety, scope and depth of the interviews ensure that Tales of People Who Get It has something for everyone. The various perspectives on the formula for success allow you to develop your own success model. You can emulate the resolutions should the same challenges arise in your life. - June 23, 2007 - Ambeck Enterprise
Small Business Research Board Study: Owners of Food Industry Businesses Showing Improved Outlook Despite Concern About Economy, Revenue During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports
Plans for increased hiring drive improved food industry confidence index says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Manufacturers Predicting Greater Revenues, Expecting to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months SBRB Reports
Manufacturing confidence growing despite concerns about economy says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Confidence of Construction, Contracting Business Owners Registers Third Consecutive Quarterly Gain
Owners of construction, contracting industry businesses look to increase hiring despite concerns about economy, revenue during next 12 months says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates - June 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Television Ratings Results for Week of June 11, 2007
iTvRatings.com is an internet Television Ratings polling service. These results are comprised of member voting habits. - June 20, 2007 - iTvRatings.com
Sterling Research Group, Inc. Surveys Department of Management Services Customers for the State of Florida
Sterling Research Group, in conjunction with the State of Florida Department of Management Services, announces the release of customer and employee satisfaction surveys sent to more than 40,000 customers served by the agency, and all employees. The survey results will benchmark employee performance... - June 20, 2007 - Sterling Research Group, Inc.
Dentists Go Above and Beyond Dental Continuing Education Requirements: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists take far more dental continuing education courses than required, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. The 75 hours a year survey respondents reported spending on dental C.E. classes is far more than the approximately 20 annual hours required by most state dental boards. - June 19, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Small Business Research Board Industry Study: Small Business Confidence Indexes Rise in Three Key US Industries; Owners Plan to Increase Hiring During Next 12 Months
Outlook for Construction / Contracting, Manufacturing, Food Industries improved during second quarter says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 19, 2007 - Small Business Research Board