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Use of Contract Talent and Independent Contractors Growing, According to MBO Partners and HCI
According to research announced today by MBO Partners and HCI, the segment of the U.S. workforce that includes contract talent, such as independent contractors, freelancers, and independent consultants, is growing at more than twice the rate of traditional employment. - January 21, 2009 - MBO Partners
Celebrity Judges Help SafeAuto® Launch DoTheJingle.com Contest to Find Stars of Next Ad Campaign
SafeAuto® Insurance Company launched their first ever public casting call today in an effort to find new talent for their next advertising campaign. Featuring celebrity judges affiliated with non-profit Rock n' Renew, SafeAuto® created the microsite, DoTheJingle.com where contestants can upload their own versions of the iconic SafeAuto® jingle for a chance to win. - January 21, 2009 - SafeAuto Insurance Company
New Calculator Shows DIY Debt Settlement Savings
Personal finance company publishes online calculator consumers can use to estimate the savings they can realize through do-it-yourself debt settlement as compared to professional debt settlement services. - January 21, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
AdvanceMe Receives Recognition for Public Relations Efforts
MarCom Awards recently announced winners for the 2008 international awards competition that recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. AdvanceMe, with over 200 employees in metro-Atlanta, GA, was recognized with a “Gold” award for... - January 21, 2009 - AdvanceMe
Native North Texas Business Executive, John Pillow, Announces Office Opening
Native North Texan and business executive, John Pillow, announced today that he has opened his office in Plano representing Aflac. Aflac is known for its policies that pay cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or sickness. Most of Aflac's policies are individually underwritten... - January 20, 2009 - Pillow Group
Launch Of CO2 Carbon Emissions Trading Announced by CTA Firm, Genuine Trading Solutions
Carbon Emissions CO2 Trading Launched by CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions. - January 20, 2009 - Genuine Trading Solutions
MiniCo Insurance Adds Coverage Enhancements for Self-Storage Specialty Program
MiniCo Insurance’s self-storage specialty insurance program now offers three new options to enhance coverage for self-storage property owners. The specialty businessowner policy may be augmented by adding any of the three new enhancements described below: · Blanket Property Coverage... - January 20, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Innovative and Creative Marketing Analytics and Pension Data Service Launched in 2008
Pensionanalytix.com is a Plan Sponsor sales prospecting tool for TPA firms, advisors, and service providers. They provide the databases, marketing expertise and analytics required to help your sales teams find prospects that best fit your target profile. - January 19, 2009 - Pension Analytics Inc.
The Home Retention Group, Leading Provider of Loan Modification Services for Borrowers, Announced Today That It Has Introduced Lender Centric Boots on the Ground Services
With the Boots On The Ground program, lenders can dramatacally increase homeowner contact rates which are currently under 5%. By utilizing in home contact, client lenders and servicers can take advantage of the extensive network of field representatives who can contact borrowers directly at the front door of their home. - January 19, 2009 - The Home Retention Group Inc.
The Transition Companies Promotes Michael Ryan to Executive Vice President
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the promotion of Mr. Michael Ryan to position of Executive Vice President. - January 18, 2009 - The Transition Companies
Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE) is Pleased to Announce Srinath Narayanan Joins the Board of Directors
Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)’s Chairman and Founder Michael A. Krafft is proud to announce today Srinath Narayanan joins the Board of Directors. Srinath Narayanan, formerly with Goldman Sachs, a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management and is the Managing Partner at Technology Square Partners, a boutique strategic advisory firm with offices in San Francisco and Connecticut. - January 18, 2009 - Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)
San Diego Jewelry Buyers: How to Sell Your Estate Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has published a guide for consumers wishing to sell their estate jewelry and antique jewelry at its website SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com. - January 18, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Mitigation America, LLC Announces the Launch of Its Debt Solution Interface
Mitigation America, LLC announces the launch of its debt solution interface. As a professional debt negotiation company, Mitigation America will help consumers adequately negotiate both unsecured and secured debt. Negotiated debts include, but are not limited to: Mortgages, Credit Cards, Medical... - January 18, 2009 - Mitigation America, LLC
Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine Names Sage SalesLogix as a Product of the Year Award Winner
Sage Software, best known for their Sage MAS90 and Sage MAS200 products, receives Product of the Year Award for Sage SalesLogix v7.5. - January 18, 2009 - HighTower, Inc.
Divorcing Couples Can’t Separate in Today’s Economy
How the economy is stopping couples from divorcing. - January 18, 2009 - Certified Divorce Planning Professional Institute
Financial Crossroads in Orange County, California Sees Increased Flexibility by Debt Collectors
California debt settlement firm notices trend favoring credit consumers. - January 17, 2009 - Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California
RESQDEBT Community Food Drive
Giving back to the community – annual food drive - January 17, 2009 - RESQDEBT
A Few Little Extras, at No Extra Cost
nitenite cityhotels are about to give their guests a nice surprise. They’ve kept their ears to the ground and tuned into what their guests want, resulting in a plan that will keep everyone happy. - January 17, 2009 - nitenite cityhotels
Russell Bedford Names Sherif Dabbous as New Member Firm in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo audit, tax and consulting firm joins Russell Bedford global accounting group. - January 17, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
New Insurance 4 Everyone Website Launched
Consumers with a conscience can now support any worthy cause when buying insurance cover with the arrival of ‘Socially Responsible Insurance’. Devised by www.insurance4everyone.co.uk, this innovative concept means the brand commits funds from every single insurance product sold,... - January 17, 2009 - The Wonderful Web Ltd
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Additional Enrollment Support Tools to Assist Brokers and Agents with New Groups
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces additional enrollment support tools to assist brokers and agents with new groups. Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc strive to provide brokers and agents the tools they need to successfully enroll groups. Their new... - January 16, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Provider Insurance Group Web Site Gets Personal for Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Provider Insurance Group, Inc. has launched a revamped web site, making it easier for customers and clients searching for insurance in Massachusetts to access information relevant to their insurance needs. “Our web site now offers compelling and contemporary technology to boost... - January 16, 2009 - Provider Insurance Group
Jacqueline E. Williams to Speak Online About Bookkeeping and Taxes at Bookkeeping for Success e-Workshop
Jacqueline Williams, Financial Strategist, with JE Financial Services will talk about proper bookkeeping for tax purposes at an e-workshop. This program is free and open to the public. During the e-workshop titled “Simplified bookkeeping for a better tax experience”, sponsored by... - January 16, 2009 - JE Financial Services
Old Republic Home Protection Employees Give Back During the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season. . . Although the economy may be tough and budgets tight, the employees of Old Republic Home Protection have continued their tradition of giving back and spreading cheer to the local community this holiday season. They generously donated to both an annual food drive and a toy... - January 16, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
Old Republic Home Protection Announces Why I Love ORHP Contest
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Old Republic Home Protection borrows a phrase from Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning to announce the “Why I Love ORHP” contest, with winners to be announced on the most celebrated day of love, St. Valentine’s Day... - January 16, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
Armour Mortgage, LLC Reveals Why Everyone’s Dead Wrong About the Mortgage Crisis. Armour is Still Providing $0 Down Mortgages While Everyone Else Has Abandoned Them.
2009 has arrived and along with it has come the confusion of today's homebuyers. They all think $0 down mortgages have disappeared and as such 80% of prospective homebuyers today are sitting on the sidelines. But, they're all wrong. $0 down mortgages are still here and available with very attractive interest rates. The time to set the public straight is now. - January 16, 2009 - Armour Mortgage, LLc
IPA Charities Supports ICDHR Scholarship Program
IPA Charities has contributed $20,000 to one of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations’ (ICDHR) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships. The particular scholarship funded by IPA Charities was presented Saturday, January 10 to Victor A. Scotti, Jr. at the 41st Annual Dr. - January 16, 2009 - IPA
Textbill Launches It's New, Improved, SMS Payment Portal
Textbill, a leading provider of SMS based payment mechanisms and content distribution services, is launching it's new and improved SMS Payment Portal. - January 16, 2009 - Textbill
LJL Funding Announces Two-Year Annualized Yield of 10.06%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a two-year annualized return of 10.06% as of December 31, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - January 16, 2009 - LJL Funding, LLC
For Many Americans, Financial Resolutions Begin in April
From Spending Those Refund Checks to Planning Smarter, Savvy Ladies Offer Common-Sense Advice for New York Business Owners. - January 16, 2009 - Savvy Ladies
New Features Automate Per Diem Funding
PEX Card now gives users the ability to set automated funding rules, including low balance triggers and balance restoration, making it simple to manage per diems and spending restrictions. - January 15, 2009 - Prepaid Expense Card Solutions, Inc. d/b/a PEX Card
NEXT Futures Launches Gold Futures Contract as the New Trading Product
NEXT Futures is an independent brokerage and investment firm launches gold futures contract as the new trading product. With the rise in demand for commodity trading, especially spot gold and silver, NEXT Futures added the instruments to its trading platform to provide traders additional... - January 15, 2009 - NEXT Futures Co. Ltd.
Self-Help Debt Kit Now Comes with Multimedia Online Courses
Popular Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Audio Seminar now includes enrollment into the new Debt Relief University, the multimedia, interactive learning environment for people wanting to get out of debt. - January 15, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
Bay Peak 3 Acquisition Corp. Acquires EBH Investment Holding Company Limited by Issuing Common Shares
Bay Peak 3 Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it completed the required capital restructuring and acquisition of EBH Investment Holding Company Limited (“EBH”) on December 31, 2008. EBH is headquartered in Hangzhou, Peoples Republic... - January 15, 2009 - Bay Peak LLC
Bay Peak 2 Acquisition Corp. Acquires Touchstone Industry Group, LTD.
Bay Peak 2 Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the required capital restructuring and acquisition of Touchstone Industry Group Limited (“CGD”). After the completion of the acquisition the Company changed its name to... - January 15, 2009 - Bay Peak LLC
Real Property Development & Income Balanced Offering
ONE Financial Corporation ("ONE Financial") is pleased to announce that an amended and restated preliminary prospectus (the "preliminary prospectus") has been filed with, and a receipt therefor issued by, the securities regulators in each of the provinces and territories across... - January 15, 2009 - ONE Financial Corp
Aegon Religare Life Insurance Reveals New Campaign to Help People Plan Better for Their Retirement
AEGON Religare Life Insurance now launches best plan after retirement. - January 15, 2009 - AegonReligare Life Insurance
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Unites for Bone Marrow Drive
The people of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) are banding together to support the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry, by hosting a bone marrow registration drive for employees at the company’s Hunt Valley headquarters on January 23rd, 2009. The marrow registry drive and a... - January 15, 2009 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Envisioning Financial Launches New 1031 Tenant in Common Exchange Service
Solution Offers Capital Gains Tax Deferral Option for Real Estate Investors. - January 15, 2009 - Envisioning Financial
Smart Transaction Systems Launches Text-2-Transact Solution
New solution allows merchants to process gift and loyalty card transactions using text messaging capabilities. - January 14, 2009 - Smart Transaction Systems
IPA's Managing Director Receives Leadership Award
IPA’s Managing Director, John Burgess, was the recipient of the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award presented Saturday, January 10 at the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance and Celebration Dinner. “John Burgess has the brilliance of W.E.B. - January 14, 2009 - IPA
Rental Market Reaches All Time High Across UK Cities
Grant Management has recorded 94% occupancy levels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 96% in Dundee and 100% in Stirling. Grant Management says the rental market is the healthiest it has been in years as a result of better returns for landlords and for those who can afford to invest in a buy-to-let... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Grant Management Reach Out to Students for Next Year
One of Scotland's leading property management firms will take part in a number of Student Accommodation Fairs across UK universities in the coming weeks. Starting with Birmingham this week, Grant Management will attend fairs in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. Integrate Systems
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. have completed the technical integration of their two Internet based systems, improving the auto loan process for credit unions and financial institutions to more efficiently review and approve auto loan applications. - January 14, 2009 - RateGenius, Inc.
MiniCo Publishing Hosts Webinar on RV & Boat Storage Construction
MiniCo Publishing will host a free webinar focused on the construction of RV and boat storage facilities, one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand segments of the U.S. self-storage industry. Presented by Caesar Wright, President of Mako Steel, Inc., "Boat & RV Storage: Construction... - January 14, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Credit Cards Costing Business Profits
The rise in fees related to accepting credit cards has increased for businesses in the U.S. - January 13, 2009 - Financial Mitigation Services
Paragon Wealth Management Offers Free Portfolio Reviews
Wealth Management firm offers to help investors position their portfolios for 2009. - January 13, 2009 - Paragon Wealth Management
San Diego Jewelry Buyers: How to Read a Diamond Grading Report
San Diego Jewelry Buyers shows sellers of diamonds and diamond jewelry how to read a diamond grading report in a new addition to their website. - January 12, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
MiniCo Publishing Webinar Offers Information on Tenant Insurance
Tenant insurance takes center stage on February 11, 2009, when the Mini‑Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series presents "Adding Revenue by Offering Tenant Insurance," a live webinar for self-storage professionals including facility owners, operators, managers and vendors. In... - January 12, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
3GS, LLC Names New Operations Administrator
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have announced that 3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has hired Shannon Stafford as operations administrator. - January 11, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors