Business News
Breaking news involving the business world: awards, CSR initiatives, economy, entrepreneurial development, small business services, franchising, HR, legal and law, licensing, surveys, polls, research and mergers and acquisitions. Get the latest on personnel announcements, public companies, startups, trade shows and women in business.
Veteran Home Owners Must Pull the Rate Lock Trigger Immediately
The recent .25% rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Monday the 11th of December 2007, has caused VA mortgage rates to increase. Most home owners will automatically assume that due to a Fed rate cut of any size, that interest rates on VA loans should follow suit and go lower also. This is very far from accurate. - December 14, 2007 - Low VA Rates
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Comes to the Rescue for Families Who Decide to Get Their Kids a Puppy or Dog for Christmas
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, the premier in-home dog training company, offers guidelines to help your new dog and your kids establish a peaceful, rewarding and enduring relationship. - December 14, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained by The Curtain Exchange
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by the franchisee of The Curtain Exchange in Raleigh to represent them in the sale of the business. Located in North Hills Mall, The Curtain Exchange offers ready-to-hang, custom... - December 14, 2007 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
AtomicGarden, Atlanta Web Design Firm, Introduces Atlanta Software Consulting Services
Atlanta Web Design Firm AtomicGarden, Inc., announced new software consulting services for business clients. The new service is focused on providing custom software development for companies looking to build custom tools, including customer relationship management, e-commerce, integration with... - December 14, 2007 - AtomicGarden, Inc.
Bala Sundar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Syapps LLC, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Bala Sundar, President and Chief Executive Officer of SyApps LLC, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Bala makes his home in Herndon Virginia and earned his Masters Degree in Engineering from Pondicherry University in India. As President and Chief Executive... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Rebecka Melson receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneurial award. - December 14, 2007 - Virtual Business Services
Rick R. Ritter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Idaho Tech Connect Incorporation Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Rick R. Ritter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Idaho Tech Connect Incorporation Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Rick makes his home in Nampa Idaho and received his degree in Public Administration from Boise State University. As President and... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Allbase, Inc. Announces ERP Suite for Small Businesses
Allbase Suite enables companies to manage accounting, CRM, inventory, marketing, and scheduling in one online system. - December 14, 2007 - Allbase, Inc.
No Sign of Relief for Texas Mortgage
Texas mortgage industry still reeling from the sub-prime fallout but some companies managing to stay on course with business objectives despite ailing industry. - December 13, 2007 - LoneStar Financing
Technology Simplifies Shipping Holiday Gifts
ShipGooder.com quickly searches FedEx, UPS, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service for the best shipping rates, as well as rates from local and regional couriers. - December 13, 2007 - ShipGooder, Inc.
Houston’s Dog Whisperer, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette is Featured in the USA Today’s December 2007 Article on "Out of the Box" Franchising
USA Today interviews Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette on his “outside the box” franchise of in-home dog training. - December 13, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
DirectBuy is Looking Good; New Showroom Design is a Success
DirectBuy Franchises across the United States and Canada are looking better than ever after converting to the new showroom design – and Franchisees and employees couldn’t be more excited about showing off their Centers’ makeovers. New showrooms and some existing Centers began... - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
Through DirectBuy, Ottawa Couple Builds Three Houses
Ottawa Couple builds three new houses with nearly everything purchased through Direct Buy - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
Trendsetting Metropark Stores Feature Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line
Metropark, a trendsetting chain of over 26 stores nationwide, has picked up Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy candles, a hip aromatherapy line targeted to Generation Y. - December 13, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Björn Lyckström from Åkers Joins Shapeline Board
Shapeline, the rapidly growing Swedish high tech company, has recruited Björn Lyckström to the Board of Directors in order to come closer to its customers. “Having access to the experience, knowledge and network of Mr. Lyckström gives Shapeline advantages that many larger and... - December 13, 2007 - Shapeline AB
New Precious Metals Business, StreamLine Gold, Set to Embark Across the World Wide Web
StreamLine Gold is literally what it says; it can provide an opportunity for unlimited income through the combination of Precious Metals and Cash - December 13, 2007 - The Pinnacle Group
IPA Charities Participates in Chicago's Principal for a Day Program
Recently, International Profit Associates participated as an official partner of the annual ‘Chicago Principal for a Day’ program at Nathan S. Davis Elementary School. IPA-IBA representatives Valerie Brown, human resources representative, and Terrence Perkins, assistant director of... - December 13, 2007 - IPA
Shazia Manus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Iowa Credit Union, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Shazia Manus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Iowa Credit Union, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Shazia makes her home in Ames Iowa and earned her Bachelors Degree in Science from Iowa State University. Shazia is a noble member of the... - December 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
International Profit Associates Managing Director Recognized by ABI
The American Biographical Institute's governing board of editors has selected John R. Burgess, Founder and Managing Director of International Profit Associates, as a 2007 Man of the Year. The American Biographical Institute is one of the world’s leading biographical reference publishers and... - December 13, 2007 - IPA
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Industry Leading Network Monitoring Solution Provider Goes Green
Unlimited Bandwidth LLC, the leader in the design, development and deployment of carrier class network monitoring solutions, is proud to announce the “eco-friendly” initiative. - December 12, 2007 - Unlimited Bandwidth LLC
C2B Connect! Inspires Relationships Between Consumers (Buyers) and Suppliers (Vendors)
Comprehensive Online Service for Smart Business Purchasing. Provides a valuable opportunity for consumers to reach suppliers and receive free price quotes from multiple suppliers/vendors. - December 12, 2007 - Evalon Inc.
Business Leader Media Wins NCTA 21 Award
Business Leader Media has won the 2007 NCTA 21 Award in the Media Leadership category. - December 12, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Gresham Computing Wins CAIB’s Prestigious Diamond Award
Gresham Computing plc was the proud recipient of the Diamond Award from the Caribbean Association of Indigenous Banks (CAIB) at its annual conference November 12-15, 2007 in Georgetown, Guyana. This award recognizes organizations who have through their activities made major contributions to the banking industry in the Caribbean Region. - December 11, 2007 - Gresham Computing Plc
Midnight Coders’ Extends WebORB® for Java to Flex Clients and Drops Barrier to Entry
Midnight Coders announces immediate availability of a new version of WebORB® for Java. This edition is ideal for Rich Internet Application (RIA) developers who need to rapidly connect Flex, Flash and AJAX clients to Java backend server environments and require more than the standard features and functionality found in competing solutions. - December 11, 2007 - Midnight Coders, Inc.
Abet IT, the Only IT Subcontracting Search Engine Goes Pay Per Click, Reducing IT Recruiting Expenses
Abet IT from Ganitham moves from the traditional monthly subscription to “Pay Per Click.” Abet IT focuses on enabling Information Technology consulting companies to quickly find IT subcontracting jobs and candidates. “Pay Per Click” helps companies in the IT consulting... - December 11, 2007 - Ganitham Computer Services LLC
EDI Service Provider SPS Commerce Joins NetSuite’s SuiteFlex Developer Program
Software-as-a-Service Provider Integrates its Offerings for Improved Supply Chain Communications - December 11, 2007 - SPS Commerce
Bob Watson and David Jackson Attend International Business Brokers Association Fall Conference
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that brokers Bob Watson and David Jackson attended the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) Conference for Professional Development. The conference, which was held Nov. 11-17 at the Embassy... - December 10, 2007 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
American Executive Centers Selects LRA Worldwide to Enhance the Client Experience
American Executive Centers (AEC), the leader in high-end executive office space in Philadelphia and its suburbs, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to develop solutions to better meet their client-tenant’s ever-evolving service requirements. AEC has distinguished itself in the marketplace... - December 10, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Guy M. Malden, Vice President of Mitcham Industries, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Guy M. Malden, Vice President of Mitcham Industries, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Guy makes his home in Texas and earned his Bachelors Degree in Marine Geology from Long Island University. As Vice President, Guy is in charge of all rentals and is one... - December 10, 2007 - Princeton Premier
ComTec Releases Software for Reply Plus
Communications Technology Int'l Inc. releases audience response system control software for Fleetwood's Reply Plus® wireless voting system. - December 09, 2007 - Communications Technology Int'l Inc.
D&M Equipment Company of Chicago Hosts Open House & Service School; Gives Away Dexter T-400 Express Washer
D&M Equipment Company, a Dexter Authorized Distributor recently held an all day open house in Chicago, IL. - December 09, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
One-Third of Dentists Find Dental Marketing Restricted by Dental Boards
Most general dentists fully support dental boards, but one in three dentists expresses frustration at the restrictions many state dental boards impose on dental marketing. Though intended to protect consumers, some dentists consider the rules a restraint of trade. - December 08, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
French Designer Juliette Longuet in Palm Beach: Fashion for Autism
Juliette Longuet will be releasing an exclusive preview of her 2008 spring/summer collection at Fashion for Autism event on December 28th at 2pm at BICE of Palm Beach. Fashion for Autism is a women’s only charity fashion benefit supporting the Autism Society of America, featuring a fashion... - December 08, 2007 - Juliette Longuet Ltd
MAX Now Offering Wilife Pro Video Security for Small Business
Metrowest Boston business owners can now join the Wilife Pro Camera system revolution, video security that comes with free Internet viewing of your store, convenient email alerts and sensational prices starting under $600. Wilife – USA Today’s “Best Tech of 2006” - recently... - December 08, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
Chaparral Ice Has a Slick New Computer System
Charles Collins said the decision to utilize Thin-nology’s program came down to one single fact… “It got us out of the IT business and let us focus on our core business. Then you add in the fact my offices, Point of Sales Terminals, Reservations Systems, Bookkeeping Systems and Employees are totally integrated, and available to me 24/7/365 from any where in the world; you can understand how easy the decision was.” - December 08, 2007 - Thin-nology, LLC
Premier Displays & Exhibits, Inc. Announces Launch of GreenExhibit® Program
Premier Displays & Exhibits, Inc. of Orange County, CA. launches GreenExhibit® program, developed to provide environmentally-responsible trade show exhibits and retail environments - December 07, 2007 - Premier Displays & Exhibits, Inc.
Day Trading Guru David Marsh Launches New Web Site, Offers E-Mini Trading Course
For nearly two decades day trading guru David Marsh has been successfully profiting from the Stock Market. Last month marked the launch of his new web site and E-Mini day trading course “The Tick Trader®”, which he hopes will help newcomers learn from his mistakes. - December 07, 2007 - eminitradingstrategies.com
Shirley Fine Lee’s RARA Meeting Management Book Makes a Great Appreciation Gift from Sales Professionals
Does finding the right gift to say thank you to clients have to be difficult? Sales professionals who want help finding the right gift to say thank you will find the best solution for various people is often a meeting management book like RARA which will also fill a general business need. - December 07, 2007 - Shirley Fine Lee
Company Gives the Gift of Time by Hand Addressing Holiday Cards
Write On Results, a direct mail company, saves organizations time by offering real handwriting services this holiday. They hand address and include personalized, handwritten notes in the holiday cards businesses send to their clients and friends. - December 07, 2007 - Write On Results
Complaint Handling – an Advantage for Businesses
BBB Offers Advice to Businesses on Earning Customer Trust during the holiday season. - December 07, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
New High Power Data Center Opens in London
At a time of critical shortage in data center space, Options Technology opens a scalable high density power and cooling data center with up to 30kw per rack - December 06, 2007 - Options Technology
Ottawa Receives Consumers’ Choice Award
DirectBuy of Ottawa recently earned the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence in the category of blinds. - December 06, 2007 - DirectBuy
Kathy Abell, Interior Designer Displays Her Home's Casual Cottage Style in the November 2007 Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
Kathy Abell is featured in the November 2007 Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. - December 06, 2007 - Designed Interiors
American Made Toys - Holiday Delivery Still Available for USA Made Toys and Other Safe Gifts for Babies, Kids and Teens
Finding safe toys, toys made in the USA just got a lot easier with the website www.AmericanMadeToysOnly.com With the Holidays so close and so many Chinese made toys flooding the market now being re-called with lead paint or other serious hazards, the founders of AmericanMadeToysOnly.com thought there ought to be an easier way to find safe toys for holiday giving. The owners, parents themselves, although their little ones are bigger now, have gathered a wonderful array of safe toy web sites. - December 06, 2007 - American Made Toys Only.com
Cable Tester with Spanish Text Option
The CableEye cable tester and wire harness tester now includes a Spanish-language text option that translates screen labels and dialog boxes for Spanish-speaking operators. Built-in scripting automates testing to further simplify production use. - December 06, 2007 - CAMI Research Inc.
BlueStar Named Motorola’s North American Enterprise Mobility Distributor of the Year
This announcement was made recently at Motorola’s Americas Partner Conference in San Diego, CA. - December 06, 2007 - BlueStar
Local Mortgage Lender Announces Easing of Credit Restrictions on Commercial Mortgages
"It seems as if the credit crunch has eased,” announces local lender. - December 06, 2007 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
Virtually Exceptional Assistance Opens Its Virtual Doors for Business
On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Virtually Exceptional Assistance, a professional virtual assistance practice, officially opened for business. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the event. With more than 17 years of experience in numerous... - December 06, 2007 - Virtually Exceptional Assistance
PayOMO Launch Customer-Focused Website
PayOMO, Inc., a money order processing service, launched a brand new customer-focused, interactive website this month. The site, www.payomo.com is designed in direct response to PayOMO's research into what the customer really wants. PayOMO's Chief Executive Jason Cheeks says: "At PayOMO we... - December 06, 2007 - PayOMO, Inc.