In a £1.6million deal, Video City, the highly lucrative chain of Northern Ireland DVD Rental/Ice Cream and Tanning businesses has today been put up for sale. - January 27, 2008 - BizSales Business Brokers

Bill Gates believes that technology will revive the US economy and help it avoid a recession. He calls for “creative capitalism” which combines Technology with Capitalism to improve living standards around the world. - January 26, 2008 - Business Systems Solutions

MidBlock Capital Management has formed its first private equity fund to develop retail centers across the Southwestern United States. MidBlock Retail Fund will have an initial capitalization of $20 million. - January 26, 2008 - Midblock Retail Fund

In the year that marks the network’s 25th anniversary, Russell Bedford International has joined an exclusive group of 17 of the world’s leading audit networks. - January 26, 2008 - Russell Bedford International

Healthcare Scouts announced today that it is expanding its permanent career services to include more Therapy professionals nationwide. Disciplines now served include: Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Clinical Educators, Pulmonary Rehab Specialists, Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT), along with Director and High level positions among others. - January 26, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), which represents profitable privately-held, North Carolina-based companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of $1 million, has announced that Jeff Snell, principal broker for the firm, has been named to the Corporate Advisory Board for Action for Children... - January 25, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

The new partnership will let FastGuaranteedLoans.com offer a Free Credit Repair Analysis by legal professionals with expertise on credit problems. - January 25, 2008 - Fastguaranteedloans.com

The American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, exhibits the latest trends and best practices in pharmacy, while sharing experiences and ideas with 7,000 pharmacy professionals from every practice setting. APhA2008 is designed to provide pharmacists with timely information and resources that help enrich careers. - January 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

Debt Settlement America Receives Gold Status with the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. - January 24, 2008 - Debt Settlement America

The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Entrex Inc. announces the creation of a proprietary new financing instrument called Top-line Income Generation Rights Contracts, or “TIGR CubsSM”, which are designed to garner high current cash-on-cash returns from investments into growth-oriented private companies. David Weild, the former... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index

The Private Company Index (PCI) announces its “Top Five Growth Company” slate for Q4 2007. These five honorees experienced overall average revenue growth of 56.3% over their Q4 2006 performance. This diverse group includes a broad spectrum of companies ranging from technology, to telecommunications... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index

RTS Financial Service, Inc. announced that it is expanding its customer base, and will be offering working capital financing to US-based manufacturers searching for cash flow solutions. The company has been factoring receivables in the trucking industry for more than a decade. “We have been working... - January 24, 2008 - RTS International

PlanesDentales.com offers more than 30 discount dental plans in Spanish. - January 24, 2008 - DentalPlans.com, Inc.

The news is grim for Ontario’s auto insurance consumers. For the second quarter in a row, kanetix.ca saw a year-over-year increase in the average of the lowest auto insurance premiums quoted. - January 24, 2008 - Kanetix

With new services like Background checks, Criminal Checks, and Reverse Phone Look Up consumers can rest easily. - January 24, 2008 - PrivacyMatters.com

Entrust Hawaii, a franchise of the Entrust Group, the world's premier provider of account administration services for self-directed retirement plans, today announced the grand opening of its Ohana offices, serving the investment needs of the people of Hawaii. - January 24, 2008 - Entrust New Direction IRA, Inc.

Irish insurance broker Keystone reports a rapid growth in the demand for Construction Insurance. - January 23, 2008 - Keystone Insurance

Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group

Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group

Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of an information Technology firm in Chicago. This business was on the market for less than six months, during which time multiple offers were generated, and resulted in an attractive exit strategy... - January 22, 2008 - Chicagoland Sunbelt

Crescent Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank in Cary, N.C., today announced unaudited net income for the year ended December 31, 2007, of $6,248,800 or $0.65 per diluted share compared with $4,904,000 or $0.64 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2006.... - January 21, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center today announced the availability for financial aid, grants and assistance for Home Owners at risk of foreclosure due to subprime mortgage loans - January 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Oceanside Mortgage Group (Providence, RI) announced today that the next topic in their continuing series of seminars for real estate professionals will discuss forthcoming changes to agency laws. The seminar will be held January 30, 2008 at the Fabre Line Club in Providence, RI. All realtors are encouraged to attend. - January 20, 2008 - Oceanside Mortgage Group

Moore Colson continues to grow its professional staff and is approaching 80 employees. - January 20, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA

Dynasty Capital Advisors, one of the nation's leading ESOP investment banks, announced today that it is now offering low-cost expansion capital to private middle market companies across the country. - January 20, 2008 - Dynasty Capital Advisors

Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC [www.placetrade.com]), has announced that her article entitled “Get your Financial House in Order- 8 Steps to Financial Security” was published in the January issue of Balance Magazine. “I am honored... - January 19, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.

Atlanta based accounting firm, Moore Colson, recently announced the admission of Alex Kahn as partner of its estate and financial strategies practice. Moore Colson, founded in 1981, is a full-service firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, providing tax and assurance services, real estate, management consulting... - January 19, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA

Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced Devin S. Huber has been promoted to senior vice president. He previously served as a vice president with the firm. Huber originates a full spectrum of real estate financing transactions for all commercial property types,... - January 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.

Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Chris Hurn for Top Award in 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards List. - January 19, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital

Instant Office Assistant is a new Virtual Assistance company providing administrative support services "virtually" - Specializing in bookkeeping, data management, organization and desktop publishing. - January 19, 2008 - Instant Office Assistant

The Private Company Index (PCI) gracefully crested to a new healthy peak amid loud Q4 concerns about a US economic slowdown and a possible recession. Company reporting for December 2007 revenue puts the index up to 961, a 1.7% increase over November. Conversely, the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P Small Cap... - January 18, 2008 - Private Company Index

Atlanta-based Acounting firm, Moore Coson recently hired former KPMG, LLP Partner, Steve LaMontagne, to lead its Real Estate Practice. - January 18, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA

Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Mercantile Commercial Capital for Top Award in 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards List. - January 18, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital

Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp, a leader in the mortgage financing industry in South Florida has announced that John P. Doherty has joined the company as Executive Vice-President in charge of Recruiting. The announcement was made by Sergio Aleaga, President of Union Mortgage. John Doherty most... - January 18, 2008 - Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp.

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Tracy Collier has joined the bank’s Wilmington office as mortgage loan officer. In this position, Collier will be responsible for creating... - January 17, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

Submit videos now to become eligible to win grand prize. - January 17, 2008 - TaxSlayer.com

Debt Shield is the only debt settlement company to be selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 winner this year. - January 17, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.

Corporate Acquisitions Group Hired by Alliance Equity, Inc to find and locate sellers for large revenue project. - January 17, 2008 - Corporate Acquisitions Group

Compliance LLC launched a new web site and a new training course for banks and financial organizations of non-EEA countries that want to provide services to European clients. - January 16, 2008 - Compliance LLC

Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a wine shop located in Raleigh to represent them in the sale of the business. The business retails wine, beer and related accessories with 1,700 wines in stock. ENLIGN will provide... - January 16, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

LivePitch - upload facility to allow people seeking investment to upload their audio visual pitch to investors. This can be accompanied by business plans, spreadsheets and images of products/prototypes/logos. While there is still a large marketplace for text based classified ads, there is a growing... - January 16, 2008 - theBusinessShop.ie

Kent Thompson, CFP®, a financial planner with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (Member SIPC) and a registered investment advisor retained Jamie Nunnelly of Wilder Ridge Communications as his public relations and marketing consultant. - January 16, 2008 - Kent Thompson of Sagemark Consulting/Lincoln Advisors

Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals - January 15, 2008 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.

In the emerging industry of Life Settlements, one company has had great success across the globe largely due to the team of executives that run the show. MOSAIC Management Group, Inc. has recently promoted and taken on several key executives that are expected to lead the company in its worldwide operations and take the company to the top of the industry during 2008. - January 13, 2008 - MOSAIC Management Group, inc.

Company invites individuals to submit story by Jan. 31 for chance at free services. - January 13, 2008 - My Credit Group Inc.

Emerging Asia announced that it has entered into an alliance partnership with Ascendas Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd., the owner and developer of a number of science, business, industrial and technology parks in Singapore and other Asian countries. Emerging Asia will provide Ascendas tenants with commercial due diligence, market research, and market strategy advisory in order to assist their entry into Mainland China, India, and other markets in Asia. - January 12, 2008 - Emerging Asia

Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a full service discount brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she has been named to the NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors. As a board member, Place will support... - January 12, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.

Fictional story describes the author's actual economic plan designed to eliminate all taxation, end poverty, prepay all government services and turn the financial world upside down. - January 12, 2008 - M. D. Armstrong

The free workshop offered by a realtor and insurance broker proves to be a winner in increasing the number of leads that any given agent generates. The workshops are completely free of charge in exchange for the chance to obtain new health insurance and life insurance business from the attendees. - January 12, 2008 - Jason Ross Insurance Agency