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Astute Capital Management Leads the Way with Investment & Wealth Creation Portfolios for Clients in 2010
On the cusp of new growth in the WA economy, Astute Capital Management are helping clients re-establish their investment and wealth creation portfolios post recession. - January 03, 2010 - Rosemary Donald
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Launches New Website to Expand Personal Property Coverage
Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Co., a leading personal property insurance company, recently launched a new website, expanding personal property coverage to a wider range of agents & policyholders. - January 02, 2010 - Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Local Software Development Company Hires New Employee
Touch Ahead Software LLC announced today that John Binda has joined the company as Director of Sales. He will lead the effort to increase overall revenue growth for the company. John Binda’s first day at Touch Ahead Software was December 1, 2009. John is joining Touch Ahead Software, from... - January 02, 2010 - Touch Ahead Software, LLC
Williams Asset Management's President and Founder, Gary Williams, Earns Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) Designation
Gary Williams, CFP®, CRPC® has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. The AIF designation signifies training in fiduciary responsibility and follows a two-day course and examination. Gary Williams, practicing in Columbia,... - January 02, 2010 - Williams Asset Management
Asian Women in Business Announces the 2nd Annual AWIB Scholarship Awards Ceremony: Six Asian Women Undergraduates Will be Recognized as the Next Generation of Leaders
Asian Women In Business (AWIB) is proud to announce that six outstanding Asian women College undergraduates have been selected to receive the 2009 AWIB Scholarship. Established in 2006, the AWIB Scholarship Fund is unique, as it focuses on promoting and developing Asian females to become our future... - January 01, 2010 - Asian Women in Business
Money and Marriage Advocate Announces Resources for Money and Marriage Resolutions
Money and Marriage advocate takes financial education to a new level and providing resources for couples making money and marriage resolutions for 2010. - January 01, 2010 - Money Talk Matters, LLC
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, of Certified Business Brokers in Houston, on Air with Host Steve Drake on KSEV 700 AM Radio
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, representing Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, share information about buying and selling businesses with call-in listeners on KSEV 700 AM Radio, hosted by Steve Drake at the 11AM hour. - January 01, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
SIA Group Donates 160 Coats to Local Elementary Schools
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm’s employees have collected 160 coats for donation to two Onslow County elementary schools. SIA Group donated 80 coats for students to... - December 31, 2009 - SIA Group
DIY Loan Modification Software – An Offering by Mortgage Solution
Mortgage Solutions Financial Services Inc. is a Florida based Licensed Correspondent Lender that has also been approved as an FHA lender by the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. - December 31, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions Financial Services Inc.
UnitedProsperity.Org Launches Gift Certificates
Another Step by a Person-to-Person Microloan Guarantee Organization to Combat Extreme Global Poverty - December 31, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Jerry Verbout with Certified Business Brokers in Houston, Receives Prestigious IBBA CBI Certification
Jerry Verbout, Business Broker and M & A Advisor with Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, receives prestigious International Business Brokers Association's Certified Business Intermediary designation, which is a designation that has been achieved by only a select number of professionals in Texas. - December 31, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Twice Verified, Inc. Announces New Ways to Learn About Reputation Management
Twice Verified, known for customer acquisition, launches a website dedicated to Reputation Management, TwiceVerified Reputations, and announces its Twitter account, @SERManagement. These new media channels compliment their customer acquisition marketing services. - December 31, 2009 - Twice Verified Inc
USADirect.americanbusinessdirect Offers Western Maryland New Foreclosure Assistance Information Technology Program Led by Area Businessman Vikram Vasud
With so many Americans heading down the foreclosure road, USADirect.americanbusinessdirect - lead by Vikram Vasud - is proud to offer new cutting edge technology in foreclosure assistance - December 31, 2009 - American Business Direct
San Diego Pawnbroker Helps Businesses with Bridge Loans
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is reporting increasing numbers of collateral bridge loans to San Diego County's high net worth entrepreneurs and small business owners. According to Carl Blackburn, co-owner of SDJB, the increase is not only because the tight economy is causing some local businesses... - December 30, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Prepay Nation Introduces "Refill by Handheld" Enabling Retailers to Sell Airtime Using Their Mobile Phones
Agents can sell International top up anytime anywhere by the click of a few buttons on their mobile phones. - December 30, 2009 - Prepay Nation
First Investors Corporation Encourages Investors to Make a Financial Resolution
This New Year, First Investors Corporation is encouraging its clients to make a financial resolution. Most people begin this season with the best intentions. However, one resolution that’s definitely worth making—and keeping—is getting an annual financial “checkup.”... - December 30, 2009 - First Investors Media
Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC Announces Formation of Real Estate Investment Company
Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC represents an Omaha based Real Estate Investment Fund, looking to make principal investments in residential and commercial non-performing loans, distressed assets, and select commercial and residential development opportunities. - December 30, 2009 - Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC
KKR and EDF Partnership Helps Companies Save Over $16 Million While Reducing Emissions and Waste
US Foodservice, PRIMEDIA and Sealy demonstrate business and environmental benefits. - December 30, 2009 - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR)
Children’s Whole Life Insurance Policies Available
The O’Neill Group insurance agency announces the availability of Children’s Whole Life Insurance Policies. The Whole Life Policy can provide $10,000.00 or more of life insurance protection for a child’s entire lifetime, with a just a single premium to pay. - December 30, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Frank Stabler with Certified Business Brokers in Houston Receives EPI’s Prestigious CEPA Credential
Frank Stabler, principal of Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification after completing The Exit Planning Institute's rigorous program. The CEPA designation has been awarded to an exclusive group of fewer than 100 business advisors worldwide. - December 29, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Classroom Investing Simulations Reinforce Inaccurate Concepts for Students. Jetlag Learning Combats Problem with Dynamic, Online Simulation, simCEO.
Teachers have created a new investing and entrepreneurial simulation to overcome misconceptions in popular investing simulations. Played entirely online, SimCEO allows students to 1) Create companies (business plans), 2) Research each others' companies, and 3) Buy/Sell shares of stock which immediately influence prices. SimCEO is getting strong teacher reviews for its ability to energize students and apply classroom skills in a meaningful and authentic way. - December 29, 2009 - Jetlag Learning
Leading Index Down Sharply
The daily Consumer Leading Index published by the Consumer Metrics Institute turned down sharply during December, reaching levels on December 11th that were down over 10% from daily readings recorded in early November. - December 29, 2009 - Consumer Metrics Institute, Inc.
Insure4USA.com Publishes New Buyer's Guide to Auto Insurance
Understanding the finer points of auto insurance could be complicating. However, there is good news for all those struggling to find the right insurance for their prized possession. Insure4USA.com recently released an auto insurance buyer's guide, which novices as well as experts will find to be a... - December 29, 2009 - Insure4USA
Bookkeeping Made Simple
Boogles (an award-winning bookkeeping company) has created a business picture book series called “Boogles and the busy manager” whereby Boogles meets different business people and helps them with various aspects of their business. The books feature mumpreneurs, self employed consultants and partners in business. - December 29, 2009 - Boogles Ltd
Williams Asset Management Creates: Champions for Hope - A Donor Advised Fund for Athletes
Charitable planning for professional athletes. - December 26, 2009 - Williams Asset Management
AXENTIS MediaPay 2.0 for Prepaid Electronic eVoucher Has Been Released
AXENTIS Group the leading international services provider of innovative electronic banking payment Systems announces today the official launching of MediaPay 2.0. MediaPay 2.0 which is an expansion of the current system MediaPay 1.0 is a secure, simple and efficient prepaid solution, enabling the... - December 26, 2009 - Axentis group
PJL Realty Advisors Receives Small Business Award
Pjl Realty Advisors Receives 2009 Best of Business Award Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement Pjl Realty Advisors has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Real Estate category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) The Small... - December 26, 2009 - PJL Realty Advisors, Inc.
Chaplain at Norfolk FBI InfraGard and 30 Year Security Veteran Becomes Newest Member of Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Advisory Board
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that Bob Chauncey has agreed to serve on the Advisory Board effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Chauncey is the owner of Asset Safety Equipment and Church Security Institute, both based out of the Norfolk, Virginia area. He also serves as a Deputy Sheriff and Commercial Security Consultant, Police Chaplain and sells safety and security equipment to police, fire, and EMS departments. - December 26, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
GHF Group Reports Funds at Pre-Crisis Levels
Clients of GHF Group have seen cash flows from their investments return to those before the global recession when the industry faced record losses. - December 26, 2009 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.
Global Debt Systems Releases Debt Settlement eBook
A free eBook introducing a comprehensive professional training program updated with the timeliest information, prepared in the most useful way. - December 25, 2009 - Global Debt Systems
Crescent State Bank to Serve as Operation School Bell Sponsor
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will serve as a sponsor for Operation School Bell, a program funded and provided by Assistance League... - December 25, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
First Investors Corporation Alerts Clients to New Roth IRA Changes
Beginning in 2010, individuals can convert their Traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs regardless of income level. Previously, you could only convert a Traditional to a Roth if your modified adjusted gross income was $100,000 or less, whether you were married or single. - December 25, 2009 - First Investors Media
Falling Dollar, Rising Oil Helps KTC Capital Funds Regain Recession Losses
Weakened after sales of homes fell unexpectedly last month, the fall of the U.S. dollar spurs concerns about the longevity of the economic recovery. After a bigger than forecast drop in inventories, oil surged higher than any other month in 2009, driving KTC Capital’s portfolio of funds back to pre-recession levels. - December 25, 2009 - KTC Capital Management
Noble Jets Offers One Way Private Jet Flights
Noble Jets, the world renowned private jet charter service, is announcing new One Way Service options for all of its clientele. Noble Jet’s One Way Private Jet Service will now fly clientele all over the world, and the company has even made booking a flight that much easier. Alex Volis, CEO... - December 25, 2009 - Noble Jets
Debt Management Plans Could Make Problem Debts More Manageable
Debt management company Gregory Pennington welcomed official statistics showing that consumers repaid more debt than they borrowed for the fourth consecutive month in October, adding that anyone having trouble repaying their debts should not hesitate to seek expert debt advice. For people who... - December 24, 2009 - Gregory Pennington
Cincinnati General and Erie Insurance Provide Hot Tips to Protect Your Home from a Cold Winter
Based on Erie's 85+ years of experience of handling winter weather related claims you will learn some of the best and easiest tips to protect and winterize your home. - December 24, 2009 - Cincinnati General Insurance Agency
Zavitz to Take the Helm of Advocis' 2010 Board of Directors
The members of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, have elected a new slate of directors for their board for 2010 at their annual general meeting held in Toronto on November 30. And leading the organization will be Terry Zavitz, B.Mus.A, CFP, CLU, RHU, EPC, GBA, who will take on... - December 24, 2009 - Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Career Trends Survey Results: Hot Topics, Trends for 2010
Information Security Media Group's Information Security Today Career Trends Survey delivers interesting insight directly from professionals in the industry. - December 24, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Stock & Option Solutions Launches a New Kind of Stock Plan Management Outsourcing Solution
Promises most comprehensive outsourced service offering in equity compensation industry. - December 24, 2009 - Stock & Option Solutions
SYD Financial Can Help You Say No to Bankruptcy
With the holiday season upon us, many are at risk of being unable to meet up with bills. The current financial crisis and global recession has many facing the stress of enormous debts, while being unable to stay gainfully employed. For many, two options remain: 1) Filing for bankruptcy or 2) reducing debts by lowering interest rates through debt settlement. SYD Financial at http://sydfinancial.com is a great place for all your debt settlement questions. - December 24, 2009 - SYD Financial
Consumers Can Save on Debt Into 2010 with Holiday Give Away
New Year resolutions are usually common to most people: we make them; we break them barely a few weeks later, and continue on the previous haphazard way. With the current national unemployment rate being at over 10 percent plus, many are in danger of entering 2010, in more debt than ever before,... - December 24, 2009 - SYD Financial
Settlements Now More Regularly Accepted by Debt Collectors
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts consumers to new survey revealing how more and more collection agencies are accepting reduced debt settlements. - December 24, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
FISC Solutions Promotes Melissa Pratt to Senior Vice President of Finance
FISC Solutions is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Melissa Pratt to Senior Vice President of Finance. Melissa joined FISC in June 2001 as Controller and was promoted to Vice President of Finance in 2006. Prior to joining FISC, Melissa was employed by a national health insurance company,... - December 24, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Global Ranking: UBS, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse Have Best Private Banking Websites
A new study by MyPrivateBanking.com comes to the conclusion that the majority of Wealth Managers showed shortcomings on their websites in terms of usability, content and privacy. - December 24, 2009 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH
Risa Lower Promoted to President of The Halpern Group
The Halpern Group has appointed Risa Lower to the post of President following her long tenure as the company’s Executive Vice President. - December 24, 2009 - The Halpern Group
Former President Bush Department of Homeland Security Consulting Expert Joins Advisory Board of Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that Dr. John Kim Cook has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board. Dr. Cook is a government consultant with extensive experience as a senior-level government executive and contacts in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other federal and state agencies, the private sector and non-profit organizations; recent experience in business development and program management - December 24, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
UKAftermarket - Real Insurance Release Product Specifically for Motor Factors
UKaftermarket, the specialist insurance product for motor factors launched early 2009 in the east midlands area, having numerous enquiries from outside this area Real Insurance are excited to say that the product has now been extended to the rest of the UK. The UKaftermarket product has been... - December 23, 2009 - Real Insurance
Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Announces First Canadian Advisory Board Member
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that Melodie Bissell has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board effective January 1, 2010. - December 23, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
First Foundation Adds New Member to Edmonton Mortgage Team
First Foundation Residential Mortgages, a leading Edmonton and Calgary Mortgage Broker, is proud to announce that Lisa Keddy, B.Comm, AMP, has joined the firm. - December 23, 2009 - First Foundation Inc.