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Call Center Industry is Boosting Confidence in the Philippines Business
In a show of trust in the Philippines’ economy despite the world market slump, a private European owned and managed Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm recently opened another BPO arm at the 5th Floor. Hyundai Motors Cebu Bldg. A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu. Live2 Care, a... - May 09, 2009 - Welive2care.com
Alternative Healthcare Plan Reduces Employer Medical Costs 30%-50%
USA Insurance Brokers recently announced the Alternative Healthcare plan, made possible by recent changes in federal regulations and Health Reimbursement Accounts. This plan enables Employers to reduce premiums for Major Medical Insurance by 30% to 50%. - May 08, 2009 - USA Insurance Brokers
MoneyVidya.com – Extending a Hand to All the Financial Bloggers
MoneyVidya.com is a Stock Picking Community for Indian Investors and Traders. It has recently started an initiative to create a blogger network by providing a forum where all the financial bloggers of the country can join and contribute. - May 08, 2009 - MoneyVidya Technologies Pvt Ltd
Financial Crossroads California Expects New Legislation to Significantly Affect Credit Card Industry
Pending legislation will protect consumers, but further tighten lending standards. - May 08, 2009 - Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California
US Not Prepared to Handle Nation’s Largest Crime
The US is ill prepared to properly support Victims of the Nation's largest and fastest growing crime – personal identity theft. Asurency is the Leader in Global Identity Protection offering victims and non-victims the most comprehensive identity theft prevention, protection and resolution services in the industry and at the best prices. - May 08, 2009 - Asurency
Crescent State Bank Sponsors 2009 Business Expo
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the bank’s sponsorship of the 2009 Business Expo on Thursday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Jim Graham... - May 08, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Woman Financial Planner Finds Success as Sonoma Valley’s Only Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Lillian Meyers of Meyers Financial filled an unmet need for women when she became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Her business is growing in these tough economic times, because women are more trusting of other women. - May 08, 2009 - Meyers Financial
MoneyVidya.com – New Improved Ranking Algorithm
MoneyVidya.com is a Stock Picking Community for Indian Investors and Traders. On MoneyVidya.com Investors and Traders share stock picks. Their Investor Rating System tracks and aggregates stock pick performance and then rates members - so that people can identify and track star performers. MoneyVidya.com aims to bring transparency to equity market investment and trading advice. - May 08, 2009 - MoneyVidya Technologies Pvt Ltd
Online Start-Up Helps Businesses Reduce Debtor Days
This new world-wide service is designed to provide an easy to use platofrm so businesses can reduce their bad customer debts and increase their profitability. - May 08, 2009 - lessdebtors.com
Peregrine Capital Management Announces Plans for Expansion
Peregrine Capital Management announce plans to open up office in Rotterdam, Netherlands due to increased global business demands with the company in the brokering of commodities. Head of Foreign Exchange Lucas McEver stated, "We are planning to open up an office in Rotterdam, Netherlands due... - May 08, 2009 - Peregrine Capital Management
Jenison Financial Planning Firm Offers Second Opinion Investment Reviews
West Michigan Wealth is offering no-cost, no-obligation second opinion investment reviews during the month of May. - May 08, 2009 - West Michigan Wealth Management, LLC
Annual Self-Storage Top Operators Survey Now Open
MiniCo Publishing’s annual survey of self-storage operators is now underway. A list of the top 100 self-storage operators, ranked by net rentable square footage, will be included in the September 2009 issue of the company’s flagship publication, "Mini‑Storage Messenger,"... - May 07, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
New Free Financial eBook by #1 Bestselling Author is Controversial & Counterintuitive
Plan Z: How to Survive the 2009 Financial Crisis (and even live a little better) is a free 75 page eBook (www.planzbook.com) by #1 bestselling author Robert Pagliarini (Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, 20/20, etc.). It shows readers exactly what they need to do to survive this recession. Warning: The book is full of controversial tips and strategies. - May 07, 2009 - Plan Z: How to Survive the 2009 Financial Crisis
Sage Joins Biz2credit Platform, End-to-End Business Finance Portal for SMEs
Sage (India) has joined the Biz2credit platform in India (www.biz2credit.in) a business portal that connects small business owners to lenders, financial advice and other small business owners. The Web site provides an environment for India’s small and medium enterprise population to launch or... - May 07, 2009 - Biz2cedit LLC
SIA Group Names North Carolina Territory Manager
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Dennis Lenihan, CIC, has been named a territory manager for SIA of North Carolina. In this position, Lenihan will be responsible for retaining and... - May 07, 2009 - SIA Group
Information Security Media Group Announces Publication of the BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast Interview Feed on iTunes
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - ISMG -announces that its banking information security publication, BankInfoSecurity.com, now has its podcast interview feed syndicated through iTunes - "Banking Information Security Today Podcast Series." - May 07, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Cathy Sherman Bittrick of RE/MAX of Sunquest Appointed Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan
Scott D. Coloney, president the Foreclosure Response Team, has announced the appointment of Cathy Sherman Bittrick, Broker/Owner of multi-award winning RE/MAX SunQuest in Grand Rapids, as Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan. - May 07, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. (RepairMyCreditNow.com) Ranked as 20th fastest Company
The Comerica Bank Collin 60 was established to show the world the strength of business in the dynamic growth of Collin County. The cities of Allen, Celina, Far North Dallas, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Melissa, Murphy, Plano, Prosper, Richardson and Wylie and many others have companies with a... - May 06, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
First Investors Life Introduces FIRST ADVANTAGE, a New Fixed Deferred Annuity
The FIRST ADVANTAGE annuity from First Investors Life is designed for those who want both growth and safety for their retirement savings, as well as the opportunity to establish a safety net of guaranteed1 retirement income. - May 06, 2009 - First Investors Media
Information Security Media Group Reports on, Presents at the RSA® Conference 2009
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) has long been a media sponsor and covered the RSA Conference. But this year for the first time, ISMG also participated in the event as a presenter. - May 06, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group Interviews 94 Technology and Security Vendors at the RSA® Conference 2009
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - ISMG announces it has completed close to 100 interviews with security and technology vendors as part of its media partnership with the RSA® Conference 2009. - May 06, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
EXIGIS to Exhibit at PRIMA 2009 Conference in Dallas, Texas
EXIGIS, LLC., the leading provider of risk management services and process automation software, announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at this month’s Public Risk Management Association’s (PRIMA) Annual Conference. The Conference will be held at the Hilton Anatole in... - May 06, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
SeaPass Adds Travelers (NYSE: TRV) Select Accounts to Its Multi-Carrier Hub Platform
SeaPass Solutions has now added Travelers Select Accounts to its multi-carrier Hub platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool that enables independent agents and brokers to obtain real-time quotes, proposals and issuance of policies for their customers. Eric Gewirtzman, CEO of SeaPass,... - May 06, 2009 - SeaPass Solutions Inc.
Maeda Koichi Joins DES Options as Head of Director of Client Services
Maeda Koichi has joined DES Options, a premier brokerage and investment firm, as Director of Client Services. Prior to joining DES Options, Maeda had a successful career at Investment Bank of Osaka spanning 10 years. Koichi spent the last 8 years as a Vice President of at Prime Brokerage unit,... - May 06, 2009 - DES Options
AcCells Delivers Breakthrough Contactless Mobile Payment Technology
AcCells is announcing that its first public demonstration of its working mobile identification device (mID) will take place at the MMT Africa Conference and Expo in Johannesburg 4—6 May, 2009. AcCells’ ground breaking technology allows all existing mobile handsets to be automatically identified when presented at the point of sale (POS) regardless of model or cellular network. - May 06, 2009 - AcCells Technology Ltd.
RepairMyCreditNow.com and Habitat for Humanity
Over $1800.00 raised by RMCN employees for Habitat for Humanity - May 05, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Ameritrust Mortgage to Host Recruiting Event: Adding 40 Positions
A Charlotte Business Journal “2008 Best Places to Work,” and Carolina Parenting “Family-Friendly Forty” company hosts recruiting event, creates jobs in Charlotte market. - May 05, 2009 - Ameritrust Mortgage Inc.
RealUp Announces Capital Development, LLC as Its Premier Lending Partner
Capital Development to offer free lending quotes on www.RealUp.com - May 05, 2009 - Capital Development
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. Closes Commercial Real Estate Loan Projects in Excess of $5.1M in April
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. a leader in the commercial lending industry is happy to announce loan closings that totaled in excess of $5.1M in projects for the month of April. These loans consisted of both owner-user and investor deals. One such owner-user project was structured using the SBA... - May 05, 2009 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
CTA Genuine Trading Solutions and Environmental Consulting Firm Calvin Consulting Announce Strategic Partnership Agreement
Strategic Partnership Agreement Between CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions And Leading Environmental Consulting Company, Calvin Consulting Group Ltd. - May 05, 2009 - Genuine Trading Solutions
ModificationProfessor Announces Launch of do It Your Self Loan Modification
The easy step-by-step guide to successfully reduce your interest rate, improve your mortgage payment and even reduce your principle balance. - May 05, 2009 - ModificationProfessor
National Retail Federation Annual Internal Audit Event - White Collar Crime and Fraud in the Retail Industry Roundtable Presentation hosted by Ryan Hauber, MBA, CFE
Internal Audit and Compliance Council Meeting. The annual meeting of the Internal Audit and Compliance Council for all large to midsized Retailers was held on April 20-21, 2009 at the NRF's office in Washington, DC. The agenda included a presentation on white collar crime and fraud in the retail industry from white collar crime subject matter expert Ryan Hauber at Brown Smith Wallace LLC. - May 04, 2009 - Brown Smith Wallace, LLC
HPG Audit In-Charge Joins Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation Board
Hughes Pittman & Gupton CPA, Anna Pattison, has joined the Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation’s board of directors. She will serve as treasurer of the newly formed non-profit organization. - May 03, 2009 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton
Middle East Leading Region for Islamic Banking & Finance
Endeavoring to provide reliable and precise information on Islamic Finance utilized by the Islamic population, Shariah-Fortune grants its latest report. - May 03, 2009 - Shariah-Fortune
Top Managers of Bishkek Based Financial-Investment Company MGN Group Became Members of Boards of Directors at the Several Companies in Kyrgyzstan
Following the results of General Shareholders’ Meetings held this April by a number of companies, the top managers of MGN Group became members of Boards of Directors at the following companies: - OJSC Bishkekskiy Mashinostroitelniy Zavod (Bishkek Machinery Plant) - OJSC Severelectro - OJSC... - May 03, 2009 - MGN Group
Debt Busting Revolution Promises Bang for Buck
Backed by years of development and supported by an experienced and qualified team, Conscious Budget & Debt Reduction, Inc. is now helping people all across America get themselves out of the cycle of debt and stay debt free. - May 03, 2009 - Conscious Budget & Debt Reduction, Inc.
Solve Debts Sees Increased Flexibility by Debt Collectors
Solve Debts, a debt resolution company located in San Francisco, California is noticing an interesting trend taking place in the debt settlement industry. As the economic recession continues, Solve Debts is seeing increased flexibility from debt collectors who were usually reluctant to forgive... - May 02, 2009 - Solve Debts
APCO/EasyCare Named to Georgia’s Top Privately Held Businesses List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held companies, DiversityBusiness.com today honored APCO as one of the top privately held businesses in Georgia. This is the 9th annual listing of Georgia’s top businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. The companies listed on the Top Business... - May 02, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
7 Steps to Financial Empowerment
Bahiyah Shabazz (CEO) of Shabazz Management Group, llc consults with clients to embrace the change of the economy and live within your means. - May 02, 2009 - Shabazz Management Group llc
U.S. Preventive Medicine® Signs Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital
U.S. Preventive Medicine®, the leader in disease prevention services, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital, a leader in patient care, education and research, to become a key referral location for its members of The Prevention Plan seeking executive physical examinations... - May 02, 2009 - U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
Coface Credit Management North America Provides $1.5 Million Factoring Facility
Coface Credit Management North America, Inc. (CCMNA) announced today a factoring facility for a $1.5 million hauler of hazardous waste material. This company chose factoring as a means of improving cash flow and paying suppliers sooner. “We are pleased to be able to help the growth of a... - May 02, 2009 - Coface North America, Inc.
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Presents Forum on Navigating Businesses in Challenging Economic Times
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com), in conjunction with the Monaghan Group, will host “Spare Change You Can Believe In” on Friday, May 15 at 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the CB&H Training Center, located at 2626 Glenwood Ave. in suite 301. The free seminar... - May 02, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
FISC Solutions Expands SAS 70 to Include Image Archive
Internationally recognized, the SAS70 is used by independent auditors to review a service provider’s controls for safeguarding its customer’s data. - May 02, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Autism Speaks' Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Attracts 17,000 and Raises $1.1 Mllion for Research and Services
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Autism Research, Advocacy and Family Services. - May 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks, Los Angeles
"Commodity Options" Book Release - Leverage Breakthrough Opportunities in Commodity Options – and Avoid the Pitfalls
New FT Press book, Commodity Options, reveals proven trading strategies that leverage the unique attributes of the commodity options markets. - May 01, 2009 - DeCarley Trading
Second Volume of Self-Storage Industry Trend Data Now Available from MiniCo Publishing
The second volume in MiniCo Publishing’s "Tracking Industry Trends" series of publications is now available for purchase at www.ministoragemessenger.com. "Tracking Industry Trends" provides ten years of self-storage industry data presented in a three-volume series. The... - April 30, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Short Sales and Loan Modifications Session Led by Foreclosure Response Team at the RE/MAX of Michigan 2009 Regional Conference & Awards Gala
Scott D. Coloney, president of the Foreclosure Response Team and Barry Bittrick, the company’s Michigan co-Director, teamed up as keynote speakers during the RE/MAX of Michigan’s 2009 Regional Conference & Awards Gala held on February 12-14 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse... - April 30, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
Debt Shield Donates to Grassroots Crisis Organization, Shelter
An award-winning debt settlement company benefits local crisis intervention center, Grassroots. - April 30, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
ActionCOACH London - Knowall It & Media Achieves Best Client Results Working with Humphrey Sherwood
Twelve months ago Knowall IT & Media wouldn't have dreamt they'd be receiving a business award at an Action COACH event attended by around 90 other London business owners. Does this sound like something other London business owners should know about? - April 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH London
Heathway Ltd. Cross the $100 Million Barrier
International escrow merchant account and trade finance service provider Heathway Ltd. cross a remarkable threshold, successfully completing their first $100 million transactions. Founded by business consultant and finance manager the organisation specializes in financial solutions to businesses needing secure cashflow and protection from trading fraud. - April 30, 2009 - Heathway Limited