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UseMyServices Betas New Micro-Payment Service
Toronto-based UseMyServices announced today that the company is poised to enter the social games and digital downloads niches with a new micro-payment service. The initial launch will be in Canada and the UK, followed by Mexico and Australia, with the US being added in late Q3, if not sooner. The... - May 13, 2010 - UseMyServices.com
Abacus Plumbing Adopts Mobilescape to Process Credit Card Payments at Customers’ Homes
Award-winning Houston-based residential plumbing company uses wireless credit card terminals to streamline payment processes and save thousands in processing fees. - May 13, 2010 - BankServ
Easy-Forex Expands European Activities with New Office Branches in London and Warsaw
On the back of the release of its new trading platforms, easy-forex expands its European activities with the opening of two new branch offices in London and in Warsaw. - May 12, 2010 - easy-forex
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Forms Strategic Alliance with Southern Seminary to Co-Sponsor the First Annual Conference Focusing on Church Safety
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is pleased to announce a joint effort with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky to present the first ever “Vigilance Conference” to be held on the campus of Southern Seminary, July 20-22, 2010. The theme of the event is “Rebuilding Perspective on Safety & Security” and is open to church leaders and those associated in any capacity with church safety and church security. - May 12, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine has recently selected Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, as one of 20 Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009. Last year, Satori World Medical, a global healthcare and service company specializing in the emerging multi-million dollar medical tourism... - May 12, 2010 - Satori World Medical
hyperWALLET Strengthens Board with International Payments Executive
Ex-Travelex Global Business Payments CEO joins hyperWALLET board as investor and director. - May 12, 2010 - hyperWALLET Systems Inc.
Ahern & Associates Selected by Linx Partners, LLC to Perform Transportation Company Acquisition Search
Trucking and logistics company acquisition specialists, Ahern & Associates, Ltd., engaged by New York and Atlanta based, Linx Partners, LLC to locate niche transportation acquisition target. - May 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
First Investors Corporation is Looking for Financial Services Representatives
First Investors Corporation is looking for smart, highly motivated individuals to join its team. All college graduates are encouraged to apply. In the wake of a deep recession, this might not seem like the ideal time to embark on a career in financial services. However, tough times create... - May 12, 2010 - First Investors Media
Russell Brown, Treasurer of British Chamber of Commerce in China Speaks on Individual Income Planning
Russell Brown, Managing Partner of LehmanBrown International Accountants and Treasurer of the British Chamber of Commerce in China spoke on the importance of Individual Income Planning for expatriates in China. Held on Tuesday, 27th April and co-hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in China... - May 12, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants
VoiceCash at 4th Annual Payment China Conference
Payment China 2010 Summit in Beijing, is the industry's major conference. VoiceCash services enabling mobile money transfer can be a potential breakdown for the Chinese Payment Industry’s development. - May 12, 2010 - VoiceCash
Proposed New HMRC Powers Grab Could Criminalise Tax Advice, Says ACCA
Controversial legislation puts question mark over tax advice. - May 11, 2010 - ACCA
Webinar Offers Strategies for Operating a Successful Self-Storage Business During Challenging Economic Times
On May 19, 2010, MiniCo Publishing will host the free webinar "Getting Out From Between the Rock and the Hard Place" for self-storage facility owners, managers and other industry professionals. Presenter Bill Rosenthal, Sales Manager for Chamberlain Access Solutions, will offer strategies... - May 11, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
B-EZ Enterprises Celebrates One Year of Helping Consumers Negotiate Directly with Their Creditors Utilizing a "Work with Your Creditors" Approach
B-EZ Enterprises operates the website www.2SettleMyDebt.com and now celebrates the websites one year milestone. The website utilizes a patent pending method of internet debt settlement. This Self Help website employs a patent pending method that allows consumers to enter creditors, make offers to creditors, generates letters and allows these creditors to accept, reject or make counter offers via the internet. - May 10, 2010 - B-EZ Enterprises
BankServ Wins ICIC and Bloomberg BusinessWeek Inner City 100 Award for Sixth Time
BankServ places on Inner City 100 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing urban-based companies in America, for the sixth time in seven years. - May 10, 2010 - BankServ
UrbanStar Capital Releases a $14,000,000 Land Investment Offering in Alberta, Canada - UrbanStar Glendale Manor Inc.
UrbanStar Capital announces UrbanStar Glendale Manor Inc. a 250-acre, $14,000,000.00 land investment opportunity between Calgary and Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. The offering is RRSP and TFSA eligible and is available for investment on May 15, 2010. - May 10, 2010 - none
McQuadeBrennan, LLP Contributes to Accounting Student’s Academic Success
McQuadeBrennan, LLP's Virginia Tech Department of Accounting and Information Systems scholarship fund was awarded to Michael Hayfer. - May 09, 2010 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Selects Church Finance Expert and Former Pastor Charles Shumate to Lead Newly Established Indianapolis Area Roundtable
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Indianapolis Metro Church Safety Roundtable based out of the Anderson, Indiana area. The Indianapolis Metro Church Safety Roundtable will cover churches in the Indianapolis, Muncie and Anderson Indiana areas. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - May 09, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Abalos & Associates, PLLC to Sponsor Arizona Small Business Association Mixer
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the firm will sponsor the Arizona Small Business Association’s mixer on May 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at KTAR radio station, located at 7740 North 16th Street, Suite 200. ASBA holds a... - May 09, 2010 - Abalos & Associates
Solar Lender Warns Government Leaders - Arizona Solar Industry May be in Peril
Sunset of federal incentives, increasing equipment costs, falling utility incentive, and regulatory barriers are cause for concern. - May 09, 2010 - Capital Group, Ltd.
GHF Group Trading Systems Surpass Industry Requirements
At the request of the North American regulatory council for financial transactions, GHF Group today conducted a comprehensive diagnostic of all trading systems with faultless results across the board. - May 09, 2010 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.
Fort Worth Retirement Planning Firm RWMG Offers Their Newsletters Online
Robinson Wealth Management Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisory Firm Now offers their Newsletter, "A Note From Jim" Online. - May 08, 2010 - RWMG
Stephen Lomsdalen Interviewed by Xpertfiles on Retirement Income Planning
Financial Planner offers Free Report - May 08, 2010 - Lomsdalen Wealth Management,Inc.
Cornerstone Acquires a $27 Million Senior Living Portfolio
The company (Cornerstone Real Estate Funds) has recently acquired a $27 Million Senior Living Portfolio in Lexington, SC and Greer, SC. - May 08, 2010 - Cornerstone Real Estate Funds
John Flanders Earns CLCS Designation
The designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group. The honor follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program designed by National Underwriter Company. The CLCS designation represents a... - May 08, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Corporate Finance Network, Inc. Offers Free Use of Its Web-Based Business Forecast Models
Corporate Finance Network, Inc. (CFN), a provider of web-based business financial planning, valuation and analysis software, offers free use of its five-year forecast models for established, start-up, and early stage businesses. This initiative provides entrepreneurs, during these difficult times, with a free platform to quickly and easily test the long-term impact of various possible sale volume, profit margin and cash flow scenarios on their balance sheet positions and their owners’ wealth. - May 07, 2010 - Corporate Finance Network, Inc.
John R. Kaddis, CFP® Participates on Panel for Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference
John R. Kaddis, CFP® was tapped by the Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference to share his experience with helping business owners effectively transition their businesses. - May 07, 2010 - Kaddis Group
Smart Transaction Systems President and CEO to Speak at Prepaid Expo Europe
Ray Clopton will present the promising results of implementing contactless prepaid technology - May 07, 2010 - Smart Transaction Systems
Bertrand Retirement Strategies, LLC Offers Targeted Retirement Planning Solutions for Your Nest Egg
H. Bradley Bertrand helps individuals make the right financial decisions and build income streams that cannot be outlived; securing financial peace of mind during retirement. - May 07, 2010 - Bertrand Wealth Strategies
Voluntary Benefits Magazine Sees Release of Issue 12
Issue #12 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released, Voluntary BenefitsMagazine.com. This is the only magazine dedicated strictly to voluntary benefits, limited medical and mini-med plans. - May 07, 2010 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
FreedomGrowth.com Launches New Investor-Focused Website
In an effort to support and educate investors on the power of self-directed IRAs, FreedomGrowth.com has launched a new investor-focused website. - May 07, 2010 - Freedom Growth
Work Healthy Award Presented to FISC Solutions, Third Year Running
FISC Solutions, a third party back office solutions provider, was recently presented with the Healthy Androscoggin Work Healthy Award for a third year in a row. The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce presented the award. This award program recognizes businesses and organizations in... - May 07, 2010 - FISC Solutions
Hard Money NYC Closes a 180k Bridge Loan on an 8 Family Building in Brooklyn NY
Hard Money NYC closed a 180k bridge loan on an 8 Family Building in Brooklyn NY. The loan was to pay off back taxes before a pending tax sale and to complete the rehab on three of the units. - May 06, 2010 - Hard Money NYC
Cathy Iconis, CPA Donates 5% of Revenue to Help End Cancer
Cathy Iconis, CPA will be giving back, starting this May 2010, and will be donating 5% of all revenue to help end cancer in honor of all of her family members that have been affected by cancer. Iconis’s family, like millions others, has been affected by cancer. Her parents, a grandmother,... - May 06, 2010 - Cathy Iconis, CPA
Denko Group Supports European Recovery with Focused Fund
Singapore based Denko Group which specializes in finding opportunity in difficult markets announced the launch of a unique fund to bolster support of the European financial recovery while offering clients above average returns. - May 06, 2010 - Denko Group
Health and Safety Must Link Into Corporate Objectives – Universities Told
Health and Safety Professionals Must Understand The Business. Cardinus/Royal Mail Group Partnership Praised. - May 06, 2010 - Cardinus Risk Management
FXstreet.com Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The leading Forex independent website has grown and consolidated itself as the largest and most famous website in the Forex market. FXstreet.com will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its users and contributors through a series of special events and contents. - May 06, 2010 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
First Investors Corporation Celebrates Eighty Years
The year 2010 marks the eightieth anniversary of First Investors Corporation. In 1930, amidst the Great Depression, Financial Independence Founders—the predecessor firm of First Investors Corporation—was established. The Company wished to cater to the everyday, individual investor,... - May 06, 2010 - First Investors Media
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Energy Management Company
Cooling Systems Company in Northern CA Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase - May 06, 2010 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Triton Appoints Stephen Klawitter as Senior Vice-President
Triton is an independent and highly specialized financial services group that provides access to a premier platform of managed futures investments designed to meet the needs of sophisticated investors. - May 06, 2010 - Triton Capital Advisors, LLC
Teachers Federal Credit Union Members Received $25.4 Million in Direct Financial Benefits in 2009
Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), one of the country’s largest full-service, not-for-profit financial institutions, with more than 200,000 members and over $3.7 billion in total assets, announced in the Benefits of Membership Report, recently published by the Credit Union National... - May 06, 2010 - Teachers Federal Credit Union
EFA Processing™ is a Proud Sponsor of Frisco Family Services Center Salsa Nights Gala 2010
EFA Processing, LP™ was a Cha Cha Cha Sponsor of the Frisco Family Services Salsa Nights Gala this past April 17th. - May 06, 2010 - EFA Processing, L.P.
Global Technology and Innovation Partners (GTIP): Recreating Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia and Turkey
GTIP is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. GTIP team has co-founded or chaired 30+ co's and created $25B+ in value. GTIP was endorsed by H.Clinton April-27-2010. - May 06, 2010 - Newbury Ventures
ActForex Releases Enhanced Charting Package
New release offers unprecedented level of chart analysis, customization - May 05, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
The Schannep Timing Indicator & TheDowTheory.com Newsletter Announces That Consumer Confidence Has Reached an Important Threshold
The Schannep Timing Indicator & www.TheDowTheory.com Newsletter announced the significant increase in consumer confidence has a positive implication for the stock market in its recent monthly Stock Market Letter, according to Editor Jack Schannep. Consumer confidence is important because... - May 05, 2010 - Schannep Timing Indicator
Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of ELO Engineering, Inc. to Demmer Investments II, Inc.
ELO Engineering, Inc. (“ELO”), a complete precision metal fabricator serving the transportation/aviation, medical device, industrial equipment and electronics industries, announced today that it has been acquired by Demmer Investments II, Inc., an entity formed by the shareholders of Demmer Corporation (“Demmer”). Terms of the sale were not disclosed. - May 05, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
Ahern & Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Announce Panelists for Upcoming Trucking & Logistics Conference on Mergers, Acquisitions and State of Capital Markets
Expert panelists and keynote speakers announced for complimentary trucking and logistics conference to be held on May 25, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Phoenix; speakers to provide information on mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization, restructuring and profitability within the transportation industry. - May 05, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
AmeriGen Implements Tax Planning Solutions to Cut Tax Liability of Business Owners and Self-Employed Individuals by 2/3
Mr. Genitrini can help business owners and self-employed individuals purchase financial assets for their retirement with money normally used to pay taxes. Mr. Genitrini’s clients can save at least $6,500 per year by implementing a very basic tax structure and $3,500 more by choosing a better legal structure. Mr. Genitrini’s knowledge of tax planning techniques and layered corporate structuring often allows his clients to save up to 2/3 of their annual tax liability. - May 04, 2010 - AmeriGen
Greenhill Capital Provides New Business and Housing Developments to D.C./Metro
Greenhill Capital, co-sponsor of the Wheaton World Fair, is reaching out to drive growth and expansion through residential and commercial real estate development in the D.C./Metro area. - May 04, 2010 - Greenhill Capital
Wealth Management Firm Launches Newly Designed Web-Site to Provide Better Client Service
The newly re-designed web-site of VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based financial services firm, goes live this week. VisionQuest serves as a personal CFO for individuals, families, and business owners. VisionQuest aims to extend the reach of their client services by enhancing their... - May 04, 2010 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Pet Insurance Company Hires Howard Rubin as Chief Operating Officer
Seattle-based pet insurance company, Trupanion, has hired Howard Rubin as their Chief Operating Officer. - May 03, 2010 - Trupanion