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U.S. Financial Management Receives Award from San Diego Food Bank
The San Diego Food Bank held their 2006 Holiday Food Drive Award Ceremony on February 15, 2007 and handed out awards and certificates to the participating companies, schools, and grocery stores. U.S. Financial Management, a prominent debt management company, was pleased to receive a... - February 23, 2007 - U.S. Financial Management, Inc.
Cynthia Anderson to Participate in Triangle Business Journal’s Project Survival
Cynthia Anderson, managing partner of CD Anderson, P.A., a full service CPA firm specializing in the small and mid-size business, will participate in the Triangle Business Journal’s Project Survival, a series of stories that chronicles the first year of business for a new, small company in... - February 21, 2007 - CD Anderson & Associates
Altium Group Expands Product Line and Distribution
Altium Group, LLC, one of the fastest growing field marketing organizations (FMOs) of financial services in the country, is expanding its product offering to include Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance and Premium Financing. In addition, Altium will expand its distribution channel to both registered securities brokers as well as non registered insurance agents. - February 20, 2007 - Altium Group LLC
Abalos & Associates Named Top Accounting Firm in Ranking Arizona
Sandra A. Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC, has announced that the firm has been named the number one accounting firm in the state for the fifth consecutive year. Ranking Arizona’s “The Best of Arizona Business” is the outcome of the largest business... - February 19, 2007 - Abalos & Associates
Metropolitan Who's Who Honors Peter H Bigelow, Owner of The Foresight Group for his Dedication to Financial Services
Metropolitan Who's Who announces Peter H Bigelow, owner of The Foresight Group to be an honorary member for his dedication to Financial Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who's Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who's Who selection committee hand picks these special Who's Who... - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Regional Finance Group Launches to Help US Residents Find More Competitive Rates for Personal or Small Business Loans
CyberCityCapital.com helps local borrowers compete more effectively for lower interest rate loans on new people-to-people lending marketplace Prosper. - February 16, 2007 - TNP Enterprises, Inc.
Port City Capital Bank Honored By Business North Carolina Magazine
Keith Betts, president of Port City Capital Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the state’s most efficient banks for 2006 by Business North Carolina magazine. Port City Capital Bank... - February 16, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
ExecUchange President to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a national firm that helps clients grow their companies, hold employees accountable and implement changes that make a difference, will speak to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle on Friday, Feb 16 at 7:00 a.m. at the RBC... - February 15, 2007 - execUchange
Gratton Mortgage Group, A Family Affair
Announced this week, well-known Sarasota Mortgage Bankers, Priscilla Gratton and her twin sons Brock & Blake, a/k/a “Team Gratton”, have joined forces and stepped out on their own to open Gratton Mortgage Group, located at 741 S. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL. Visit... - February 15, 2007 - Gratton Mortgage Group
EC21 Launches Credit Report Service
EC21.com, one of world's largest and most popular B2B marketplace, recently announced launch of cost-effective and quickly investigated credit reports for buyers & sellers that will help them to conduct due diligence before finalizing business deals. - February 14, 2007 - EC21 Inc.
Fast Transact Appoints NW Regional Sales Manager
Fast Transact, Inc. a leader in merchant services and credit card processing solutions, recently appointed Dave Dusek as its Regional Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest. - February 14, 2007 - Fast Transact Inc.
RentPayment Successfully Completes SAS 70 Audit
Detailed examination confirms company's commitment to compliance and customer security - February 13, 2007 - RentPayment
National Firm Dispels the Myth that High Returns Come with High Risk and Aims to Educate Investors How to Minimize Risk with Trust Deeds
Most investors have the mindset that the only safe investment is a low yield investment. However, Integrity Investment Fund, LLC a national firm, aims to educate investors how they can receive high yields with very little risk using real estate secured Trust Deeds. - February 13, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Fast Close by CODA Achieves “SAP® xApps™ Certified” Status
• Improves period-end close processes outside ERP functionality for customers using SAP solutions • Integrates with core SAP applications and other applications compliant with the SAP NetWeaver® platform • One of the first UK software companies to achieve SAP xApps Certified qualification, an important level of certification with the latest integration technology from SAP - February 13, 2007 - CODA
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Named “Best Banking Training Provider Worldwide” by CIBC China
The Edcomm Group's Banker's Academy has been named “The Best Worldwide Provider of Training to the Banking Industry” by China International Business Consulting (CIBC), the leading market research and strategy organization in China. http://www.cibcllc.com/aboutus/successful.html... - February 13, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Banking Community
The Edcomm Group is proud to announce its twentieth anniversary. Established on February 14, 1987, The Edcomm Group was founded by Dr. Linda Eagle and Clifford Brody. Their mission was to provide creative and innovative education and communication consulting solutions to the financial services... - February 13, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
WorldSharp Releases Stockholder Express
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announces Stockholder Express, a new version of their top selling Stockholder Accounting System. The new system which sells for $199 handles up to 100 stockholders. - February 12, 2007 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
NAPMW Launches Career Portal Powered by Mortgageboard.Com
Partnership Creates Union Between the Nation's Top Mortgage Industry Career Center and Leading Association for Professional Women in Mortgage. - February 10, 2007 - Atlanta Job Central
Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Speak at 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Banking Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president and CEO of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ: “CRFN”), will be a presenting at the 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Bank Conference on February 14 and 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Carlton will... - February 09, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Strategic Alliance Formed in Healthcare Industry
Strategic alliance formed between Michigan based Medical Receivable Finance Group, LC. and New York based Health Capital Investors. - February 09, 2007 - Medical Receivable Finance Group, LC
New Credit Union Information Security Website Launches
A new website specifically for the credit union community – www.CUInfoSecurity.com has launched. The new site organizes the latest credit union information security related regulations, news, and education for the credit union community. - February 06, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Launches Switch Kit
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has launched the Crescent State Bank Switch Kit, a package that allows for easier account transitions from outside financial... - February 05, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
National Expert Unveils Improved Capital Gains Tax Deferral Alternative to Now Defunct Private Annuity Trust
The long used Private Annuity Trust, which helped people defer taxes on the sale of real estate and businesses, has been made obsolete by Congress. But a new and superior technique takes its place. - February 03, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Crescent State Bank President Speaks at Local Chapter of National Association of Investment Clubs
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), will be the guest speaker at the Stock Study Group of the Central North Carolina Chapter (CNCC) of the National Association of Investment Clubs (NAIC)... - February 01, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
MortgageLenders.cc Gets the Proverbial Electronic Foot in the Door
MortgageLenders.cc announced last week a new function that would allow its clients to get their advertisement in the hands of loan seeking consumers before they attempt phone contact. - January 31, 2007 - MortgageLenders.cc
Tax Executives Warn Taxpayers against Refund Anticipation Loans
Tax refund loans may cost you a lot more than you know. - January 31, 2007 - FSI Financial Literacy, Corp.
Launch of BizTaxalyzer System Brings Sophisticated Big Business Accounting Methods to Small and Mid-sized Businesses
Thomas Brown CPA, PC announced yesterday their launch of their proprietary BizTaxalyzer System. The system brings highly sophisticated tax reduction methods to small and medium-sized businesses. In the fast-growing small business arena, Thomas Brown CPA, PC is a leader in providing tax services... - January 30, 2007 - Thomas Brown, CPA PC
CyberPlat®: The Turnover in 2006 Exceeded 2 Billion 600 Million US Dollars
The largest payment system, CyberPlat®, has again confirmed its incontestable leadership in the cash payment acceptance market. - January 30, 2007 - CyberPlat.com
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Cynthia Anderson Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists
Cynthia Anderson, managing partner of CD Anderson, P.A., a full service CPA firm specializing in small and mid-size businesses, has been recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists as a 40 Under 40 winner. Rankings for the list were based on business accomplishments,... - January 25, 2007 - CD Anderson & Associates
New Broker Referral Program Creates Business Opportunities
FSI Holding Corp’s new “Network of Brokers” program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn $200 for every debt-burdened client who enrolls with one of its strategic partners, consumer credit or IRS tax debt relief program. - January 25, 2007 - FSI Financial Literacy, Corp.
MortgageLoanQuick.com Announces New Marketing Partnership
MortgageLoanQuick.com has hired a new search engine optimization and marketing partner firm -- Keith Cash Associates. - January 23, 2007 - MortgageLoanQuick.com
Tax Services Company Promotes Within, Names New President
Tax services employee works his way up to one of the company’s top positions. - January 23, 2007 - FSI Financial Literacy, Corp.
Crescent Financial Corporation Announces 63% Increase in Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings and 56% Increase in 2006 Annual Earnings
Crescent Financial Corporation (NasdaqGM: CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank in Cary, North Carolina and Port City Capital Bank in Wilmington, North Carolina today announced unaudited net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $4,904,000 reflecting a 56% increase over net income... - January 22, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
RentPayment Completes PCI Audit; Recognized as Level 1 Service Provider by Visa U.S.A.
RentPayment today announced that it has been recognized as a Level 1 Service Provider by Visa U.S.A., meaning RentPayment will now appear on the List of Compliant Service Providers published by Visa U.S.A. The list is published on Visa U.S.A.’s List of Compliant Service Providers, the... - January 22, 2007 - RentPayment
How to Avoid Internet Marketing Misery
Most internet marketers fail to achieve the kinds of success shared by just a few people. The difference is that the successful ones follow a plan. - January 22, 2007 - Graham Jones
U.S. Financial Management Donates to the San Diego Food Bank
U.S. Financial Management, a well-known debt settlement company, contributes food and money to the San Diego Food Bank during the holiday season. - January 18, 2007 - U.S. Financial Management, Inc.
Debt Shield Donates to Friends of the Family and United Way of Central Maryland
Debt settlement company employees support two local charities through employee-driven fund and voluntary donations. - January 17, 2007 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Money Never Sleeps, the Long Awaited Book that Explains the Banking and Business Game of Credit and Capital Access
Who is FICO an why is he giving me a low credit score? Who are the Benjamins, and why won’t they lend me money? How many times have these questions echoed throughout the country without a legitimate response? Andrea Millon and Vicki Millon attempt to tackle these questions in a simple book... - January 17, 2007 - AndreaMillon.com
Socius Among Top 100 Technology Pacesetters for Second Consecutive Year
Socius has been recognized among the 2006 Technology Pacesetters by Accounting Today and Accounting Technology. Socius represents the most trusted accounting, ERP, business analytics, CRM and Web integration technologies on the market. A strategic business consulting partner, Socius provides comprehensive technology-based business management solutions that small and medium market businesses need to compete successfully in today’s economy. - January 16, 2007 - Socius
Online Direct Debit: Less Risk, More Business for E-Merchants
Credit cards may rule the web - but all trends point to the fact that they are rapidly losing their popularity offline, thanks in large part to high fees and a growing desire by consumers to only spend what they actually have in their bank account. Online Direct Debit may soon be the most popular way to pay online - with both merchants and consumers. - January 14, 2007 - BeyondACH.com
Crescent State Bank Names City Executive for Holly Springs Office
Kenneth Meyer Chosen to Lead Community Bank Office - January 12, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
CCA is Revolutionizing the Way Capital is Raised for Private & Public Companies
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s (CCA’s) Capitalization Planner™ and Pro Forma Producer™ produces the most critical and often overlooked elements in the capital raising process: The Correct Transaction or “Deal Structure”. The program enables you to... - January 09, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
APBOSoft Announces a Special Promotion for Its Auto Payroll 2007 Release 1.4
APBOSoft LLC announces a special promotion for its Auto Payroll 2007 Release 1.4. Beginning now until the end of January, the 2007 Standard Edition is only $99.0, and the 2007 Professional Edition is only $149.0. - January 05, 2007 - APBOSoft LLC
CAL Business Solutions Inc. Helps Local Retail and Distribution Company Use Technology to Increase Sales and Position Itself for Growth
Kloter Farms sought an IT infrastructure that would allow the family owned company to realize its vision of improved management information, streamlined business processes and reduced costs. Connecticut based CAL Business Solutions Inc. implemented a new Microsoft Dynamics™ GP accounting system and complimentary technology. As a result, Kloter Farms is realizing its technology vision, has steadily increased its sales and is poised for continued growth. - January 02, 2007 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Certified Microsoft Partner- Integrity Partners Moves to a New Midtown Location
Amidst the hustle and bustle and holiday cheer the upward bound firm Integrity Partners moved offices last week. Originally sharing a space in Midtown Manhattan 34th street, the growing company made the move last week to 115 West 30th Suite 1105. The knowledgeable appeal of Integrity Partners has... - January 02, 2007 - Integrity Partners
Certified Microsoft Partner- Integrity Partners Announces a New Direction
Integrity Partners, an up and coming Microsoft Certified Partner, today announced the unveiling of a brand new marketing positioning as well as an upcoming new website look for www.integritymbs.com, that will be live within the next two weeks. The knowledgeable appeal of Integrity Partners has... - December 30, 2006 - Integrity Partners
Motorola Employees Credit Union Selects The Edcomm Group to Deliver Credit Union Compliance Training
Motorola Employees Credit Union has chosen The Edcomm Group to deliver customized credit union compliance training for its training needs. Motorola was under contract with Compliance Coach, but took advantage of Edcomm’s “Switch for Compliance Excellence”... - December 27, 2006 - The Edcomm Group
Intrust Bank Chooses The Edcomm Group to Deliver World of Banking Orientation Training Program
Intrust Bank of Wichita, KS has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver World of Banking, an online training program providing a motivating overview of the banking industry for its bank-wide orientation training needs. World of Banking contains a wealth of information on banking including... - December 27, 2006 - The Edcomm Group
Community Banks and Credit Unions Adopting PKI-Based, Two-Factor Authentication Solutions at a Faster Rate than Most Alternatives
Comodo usability studies reveal that Comodo's PKI based Two Factor solution integrates usability with secure authentication in a low cost, highly configurable architecture that can be deployed within days. - December 22, 2006 - Comodo Group Inc