http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for abi Innovation Hub. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:17:06 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/378903 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500 Come learn the basics of Importing and Exporting to develop your business in the Global Marketplace. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/378903 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/381563 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:00 -0500 Join Bob Good, CEO, Good Leads for a workshop on Early Stage Sales and Marketing Strategies-What’s involved in building a sales pipeline? [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/381563 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/370334 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:04:00 -0500 Are you ready to take your Facebook marketing strategies to the next level? Join Melissa Albano-Davis, Founder and President of Grapevine Marketing, LLC, for your not so typical ‘101’ webinar review of intermediate and advanced Facebook community building strategies. This webinar, hosted by abi Hub, is free and open to the public. Please register by emailing Heather Wilson at heather@abihub.org. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/370334 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/365920 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0400 The abi Innovation Hub welcomes Mainstay Technologies, a New Hampshire based IT consulting and development firm. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/365920 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/364826 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:42:00 -0400 Are you challenged by the technology revolution and what it means to be a great leader? Join David Liddell, founder and president of SKYE Business Solutions, to experience some relevant ideas for your business to help you understand how technology can drive leadership capability. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/364826 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/359651 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0400 Employers - Yes you can! Do today's employment law requirements and constraints leave you feeling confused about what you can do as an employer? Join Delise West, President of Human Resource Partners LLC, and Jen Moeckel, partner at the law firm of Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, p.l.l.c. for this workshop to learn about what you can do to effectively manage your employees. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/359651 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/350896 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:55:00 -0400 In today’s workplace, there are four different generations playing in the sandbox. Do you know how to play nice with all of them? Join career and workplace expert, J.T. O’Donnell for a closer look at leveraging the strengths of every generation. In this info-packed session you’ll learn how to get employees from different generations to work effectively together and how to tap into the power of a [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/350896 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/350646 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:28:00 -0400 The NH High Tech Council (NHHTC) and abi Innovation Hub (abi Hub) have partnered to launch a series of briefings over breakfast geared to help businesses do business better. The goal of the Food for Thought series is to provide informative and meaningful information with a tech flair that will enable attendees to go to work afterwards with new knowledge that can be applied to their organization. The abi Hub and NHHTC [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/350646 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/332837 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400 The abi Innovation Hub (abi Hub) announces that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Manchester Region Community Fund and the Winneg Family Charitable Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to cover the cost of an AmeriCorps VISTA hire for one year of service. The role of the AmeriCorps VISTA, as the Outreach and Development Coordinator, will be to enhance the services and resources [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/332837 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/328369 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Small business owner looking to hire your first employees and curious about payroll regulations? All employers need a basic understanding of payroll. Even for companies that do not have employees yet, it is important to understand the fundamentals of the laws, regulations and additional expenses that you can expect to incur by becoming an employer. In this workshop, Stephen Robinson CPA MST, founder of Checkmate Payroll [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/328369 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/318788 Fri, 06 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Looking to start up a business in New Hampshire? Curious about the advantages and benefits the state has to offer? Choosing the location of your business can be a very important factor. While many other states offer generous incentive packages to attract or retain business, New Hampshire’s low tax structure, well- educated labor force, and a high quality of life are what make it so unique and attractive for new [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/318788 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/318064 Wed, 04 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 abi Hub announces the addition of George Kassas to their Board of Directors. George was the NH Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006, and a Lucent Technologies veteran who founded Cedar Point Communications in September, 2000, and which recently sold to Texas firm Genband. He has more than 25 years of experience in business development, international trade, organizational formation and scale and venture financing. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/318064 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/313723 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:02:21 -0400 Looking to offer stock options or restricted stock, but are uncertain about details behind the process of it all? Join Atty. Robert Schwartz, of Devine Millimet, for a presentation that will discuss everything a private company needs to know about the tax, accounting and securities rules for stock options and restricted stock. Schwartz will cover topics including: incentive and non-qualified options, restricted stock, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/313723 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/311563 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 The abi Innovation Hub (abi Hub) held a relaunch event on March 31, 2011 to celebrate its’ new vision. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/311563 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/295800 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Intellectual property (IP) rights are very valuable assets for a company. As a small business owner, it is important to understand the regulations in place for IP and develop an effective game plan to protect the business. Proper IP can help one avoid loss of rights, loss of ownership and liability to others. Learn more about IP and the steps a business should be taking to develop an effective IP strategy in the February [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/295800 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/287941 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:52:07 -0500 Curious about expanding business into foreign markets? The process of expanding beyond the domestic market can seem very intimidating and daunting for many small businesses. To learn more about the process and issues that arise when expanding into foreign markets check out the January “Ask-the-Expert” online forum featuring expert Dawn Wivell, Director of The International Trade Resource Center of the NH [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/287941 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/285648 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Simple tips and strategies that all businesses can implement to improve cash flow. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/285648 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/281306 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Current economic optimism such as the state’s decreasing unemployment rate along with reports of an increase in consumer spending, may result in small business owners taking the next step in growing their company – hiring their very first employee. This can be an exciting time, however, there are important considerations to keep in mind. Learn more about the hiring process and employment related laws in the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/281306 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/271717 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400 A business owner trying to find the right capital match? The economic downturn has made it harder to meet bank standards and the amount of venture capital funds available for small businesses has decreased. An alternative option for a business might be royalty financing, which is where a business receives funds from an investor in exchange for a percentage of the future revenue over a certain period of time, up to a [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/271717 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/262425 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:11:08 -0400 Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of managing people is making the decision to terminate their employment when the decision has been made that the employee is not going to be able to accomplish the goals set out for them. The termination process and those steps leading up to it must be handled properly and sensitively to avoid potential problems for the business and the employee. For a presentation discussing the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/262425 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/258065 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 If one would like to know the best way to improve the chances of receiving a loan through a bank, join Katherine Hanlon, VP and Business Banking Officer at Citizens Bank, for a workshop at the Amoskeag Business Incubator (abi). The areas to be explored include; the importance of establishing a relationship with a banker before the need for a loan; what to look for in a bank/banker; bank lending requirements; and preparing [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/258065 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/259964 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Are you a blogger? If so, you might want to take note of recent revisions to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising (the “Guides”) set forth the new general guidelines regarding endorsements or testimonials. The revised Guides became effective on December 1, 2009 and were designed to determine whether a particular endorsement or [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/259964 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/247294 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0400 If you’re interested in owning your own business, you might want to explore franchise opportunities as a possible business option. Buying a franchise offers some distinct and immediate advantages such as ease of entry, name recognition, good will, and established products. However, in exchange for these advantages, you’ll be asked to give up some elements of control and will have to weigh the pros and cons. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/247294 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/235806 Fri, 21 May 2010 03:00:00 -0400 May’s expert, Jeremy Hitchcock, CEO and CFO of Dyn Inc., provides valuable insight on how a company gets to the point where they are recognized as one New Hampshire’s best small companies. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/235806 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/229352 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 If you would like to understand basic financial accounting terminology, concepts, tools and techniques, and how to analyze and interpret key financial statements, you’ll want to attend this workshop! [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/229352 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/228740 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 The Amoskeag Business Incubator (ABI) is pleased to announce an expansion of the organization’s Business Support Committee, an advisory panel made up of individuals who generously share their time and expertise with businesses located in the ABI. Dr. Mihaela Sabin, CIS Program Coordinator and Associate Professor at UNH Manchester, will offer business owners the opportunity to utilize her expertise around software [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/228740 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/222252 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400 If you have an out-of-control email inbox that distracts and overwhelms, you will want to attend this April workshop. Simple tools and methods to be discussed will help you achieve "inbox zero" and not only unravel the clutter, but keep it from building up again. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/222252 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/220943 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Employees in their fifties who have been laid off are facing unique challenges as they search for employment in today’s tough economic times. As a result, many individuals are taking the opportunity to venture out on their own as a consultant or independent contractor. This is the focus of their March “Ask-the-Expert” on-line forum, a collaborative effort between the Amoskeag Business Incubator and the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/220943 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/208004 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Those who find that their Web site isn't attracting as much customer attention as they'd like will want to sign up for this March workshop and experience professional tips and advice on how to develop their site into a gem that search engines can’t overlook. Link Moser, owner and senior developer of Windhill Design will cover material such as web design principles, selecting keywords that stand out and explain what [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/208004 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/206775 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Commercial contracts play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of most businesses, and they are as numerous and diverse as the businesses they are used in. Business owners will want to attend this workshop and learn the fundamental terms that should be used in nearly all contracts. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/206775 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/203285 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Those who have decided this is the year to take the plunge into entrepreneurship and start their own business should read on and take advantage of expert advice for some of the most important challenges they'll face. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/203285 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/200358 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Whether you are a new or experienced small business owner, you'll want to attend this workshop and pick up plenty of tips on how to reduce your taxes. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/200358 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/197669 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:30:34 -0500 Ever wonder how to get a business featured on the front page of the business section of a newspaper without spending advertising dollars? Get the answer to this question and more... [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/197669 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/192589 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Those who are considering buying or selling a business or franchise will want to attend this free and informative workshop. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/192589 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/186583 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Employers faced with a slow-down in business often must look at ways they can reduce employee costs in order to make ends meet; however, federal and state laws must be carefully considered before eliminating staff or reducing wages or benefits for risk of provoking liabilities and fines. Attorney Anne Scheer, this month’s expert, offers legal insight into this sensitive but critical issue. One subject Anne covers [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/186583 abi Innovation Hub http://www.pr.com/press-release/160899 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:55:40 -0400 The Amoskeag Business Incubator (abi) has been named the recipient of the 2009 Patrick Jackson Award presented by The Yankee Chapter Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award was co-presented by past PRSA presidents, Jennifer English and Kevin Smith, at the organization’s annual meeting held at the Red River Theatre in Concord in June. The award recognizes an individual or organization that demonstrates [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/160899 abi Innovation Hub