Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Aftermath of Midwest Tornadoes Shows Cultural Cohesiveness
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI - When tornadoes struck Pettis County, Missouri, last week we received a vivid example of the importance of culture on how we react to situations. According to reporter Chuck Orman of the Sedalia Democrat, Jerry Yoder and family emerged from the farmhouse's cellar to find the second story and room addition were completely destroyed. Extensive rebuilding needed to be done yet their Amish faith doesn't…
What are mutual funds?
Mutual funds are very popular. In fact, they are the one of the most popular investments on the market today. What does that mean in numbers? There are over 10,000 different funds with over $4 trillion in investments!!
Why are they so popular? For some, it is because of their great returns. Others like funds because they are easy to buy and sell. Still others like them because they are diversified…
Mind Your Manners: The Accent News Group Shares Simple Rules To Improve Business …
In the March 2006 issue of the Accent newsletter, Lori Davis of the Accent News Group describes the communication mistakes that drive her crazy and offers easy ways to avoid them.
Good business communication is part art, part science and part common courtesy. In “Mind Your Manners: A Lesson in Communication Etiquette” (available at http://www.EmphasisOnSuccess.com ), Accent staff writer Lori Davis tackles garbled voice mail and mangled e-mail — and gives…
Coastal Vacations Updates Coastal DVD
Coastal Vacations releases updates to the Coastal DVD at the Springs Coastal Seminar in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida - March 18, 2006 -- Coastal Vacations the best value in travel announced updates to the Coastal DVD today at the Coastal Vacations Seminar.
The new DVD will allow members to share the membership and it's values with people who speak spanish. The Coastal Vacations Board of Directors answers the requests for many successful…
FREE eBook Reveals Massive 1Step System Success Secrets
In January, 2006, a new internet income generation system co-founded by Rod Stinson and Chris Koehl took the 'Net by storm. Marketers globally have jumped on board during the past eight weeks in an effort to claim their piece of the internet pie. This system has attracted inexperienced and seasoned marketers alike.
One such marketer who has enjoyed tremendous success is sharing with the general public her secrets of…
Prosperity Automated System Experiences HUGE Explosive Growth
Breaking NEWS
3-17-2006
The Prosperity Automated System (PAS) is taking the home business industry by storm. According to Alexa.com, PAS receives 10 million plus views daily across the globe. The reach of this system has increased by 500% in the last three months alone. http://www.impaid2relax.com/
Eugene Oregon March 17, 2006– The Prosperity Automated System is the world’s first 100% “hands-free, do absolutely nothing” business that promises to change the face…
2nd Islamic Wealth Management Event almost fully booked - Networking Arena free …
Citigroup and Deutsche Bank speaking on alternatives for bonds suitable for Muslims
Cologne, 17 March 2006
The annual gathering regarding Islamic wealth management is undertaken in the Hôtel du Rhône in Geneva on 28/29 March and bookings are quite advanced - only a few seats are still available.
The seminar covers the most pressing needs of the high net worth Muslim investor, which are the replacement of bonds, the new trend for…
direct/ Intentia (SE) - SEC declares Lawson Holdings Form S-4 Proxy statement/pr …
Lawson Sets Date of April 17, 2006 for Meeting of Stockholders
ST. PAUL, Minnesota and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - March 17, 2006 - Lawson Software, Inc. ("Lawson") (Nasdaq: LWSN) announced today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective the Form S-4 Proxy Statement/Prospectus concerning Lawson´s proposed combination with Intentia International AB ("Intentia") (XSSE: INT B). Lawson will hold a meeting of stockholders on April 17, 2006 to…
Clickbank Affiliates Could Be Losing Millions in Commissions
Unknowingly Clickbank affiliates who earn commissions for selling products, may be bilked out of commissions in what could be the perfect crime. This crime would go completely undetected.
Melbourne, Fl March 16, 2006
Note that in no way am I ever accusing or insinuating Clickbank of stealing commissions or doing anything remotely illegal or dishonest. They have a great customer service department who strives to provide decent, honest service in an…
Coastal Vacations Enhances Travel Membership Packages
Coastal Vacations, the 11 year old association of vacation travelers, enhances their Member packages.
Orlando, FL (openPR) March 16, 2006 -- Coastal Vacations the best value in travel announced upgrades to the Coastal Vacations Memberships today at the Coastal Vacations Travel Seminar.
The upgrades included:
New Vendor for the 3 Night Cruise and Stay to the Bahamas
New options for Disney World Vacation -- 4 days/ 3 nights complimentary lodging at a resort hotel…
Coastal Vacations Concludes Largest And Most Productive Conference Ever
Coastal Vacations Concluded their largest and most productive Conference ever in Florida this week. The top rated home based business invited members from over 70 countries and many made the pilgrimage and braved the spring break crowds at the Walt Disney World Resort. Coastal Vacations Director Dean Marino reports that a new attendance record was set at this conference for the eleven year old home based business. Although exact numbers…
Identity Theft Expert Says the Theft of Consumers’ PIN Numbers from a Major Bank …
(BOSTON, Mass. – March 16, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) Last week high-tech thieves hacked the computer systems at Citibank and made off with countless ATM cards’ PIN numbers, four-digit consumer security codes previously considered impervious to attacks. According to Robert Siciliano, president of IDTheftSecurity.com, no system of security is foolproof. He said any tendency to believe so breeds complacency, the key ingredient online identity thieves and others need in order to…
To Successfully Obtain Business Capital, Every Business Needs A Coach
Foothill Ranch, California -- BusinessFinance.com has developed an online Business Finance Coach. The Business Finance Coach (www.businessfinance.com/business-finance-coach.htm) guides small business owners or entrepreneurs through the very difficult task of finding the capital they need to start their business. A task at which most business owners fail because they have never been taught how to do it and therefore they have no clue where to begin.
The Business Finance Coach (www.businessfinance.com/business-finance-coach.htm)…
direct/ Entelos: Entelos Announces Expanded Collaboration With Johnson & Johnson …
FOSTER CITY, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/16/2006 -- Entelos, Inc., a leader in predictive biosimulation technologies for drug discovery, development, and commercialization, announced today that it has expanded its research collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C., (J&JPRD) to include multiple therapeutic areas over a five-year term. During the first year of this new agreement, Entelos will dedicate several teams of research engineers and life scientists…
Press release to the oncoming trial against the ex-TIRA employees Mr. Volker S. …
TIRA Gmbh Schalkau wants to officially comment the running investigations of the two former TIRA employees:
It is true that the Attorney General investigates and will charge the former managing director Mr.Volker S. and the former sales manager Mr.Peter K. with suspicion of espionage for a foreign power as well as with the violation of foreign trade and financial laws. The trial will be held at the Higher Court of the…
Typevents forms a Very Interesting Paper partnership
With its absolute knowledge of the design industry and thorough understanding of print, V.I.P., The Very Interesting Paper Co. Ltd., is the perfect partner for Typevents and its work with the allied industries of design, paper, print and type.
V.I.P., in conjunction with Typevents, is planning a series of conferences, exhibitions and smaller events across the United Kingdom, which will bring together the interdependent professions of printing, paper and…
Using keywords to optimize your press releases – And the secret that will get yo …
By John Bowie / News Release Service Owner & Publisher
Writing for machines may seem a strange way to proceed with the preparation of a press release - but it is one component to writing a successful press release that can result in a massive PR-payoff.
There are certain basics that anyone wanting to achieve high search engine rankings need to fulfil. But there is also one secret component that many…
direct/ Glitnir: Update on the latest report on Glitnir and market information o …
Reykjavik/Oslo - 15 March 2006 - We have had a significant number of requests from the Nordic, as well as international media, that follows Glitnir (former Íslandsbanki, ISB) on the latest updated research that differentiates us in a positive way from the competition.
Please find the most recent document for your information and file:
1. Credit Sights, Glitnir (Íslandsbanki) - the odd one out?
http://hugin.info/133924/R/1039244/168820.pdf
2. Morgan Stanley, European Banks:…
Delaware Home Remodeling Contractor Launches Website
Delaware Home Remodeling Contractor Launches Website To Help Homeowners Learn More About Home Improvements and Remodeling.
New Castle, DE, March 14, 2006 - Tri-State Remodeling today announced the launch of www.tri-stateremodeling.com as an information portal for Delaware home owners to find information about remodeling their homes, and home improvement tips. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home remodeling tips the website is anticipated…
98% online home business owner´s are not profiting. Why?
There are four main reasons, that explain why people fail:
- They don´t know how to advertise
- They don´t know how to do the follow up
- They don´t know how to speak with interested people
- They don´t know how to close a sale.
What if, people could start a home business, where these failure variables had been eliminated, and this tasks where done, on their behalf, by professional people?
The company would:
- Advertise
-…
direct/ UCB Full-Year 2005 Financial Results
Profit from continuing operations of 270 million euro up 37%,
and on a like-for-like basis up 16%
- Revenue increased by 24% to 2 341 million euro and on a like-for-like basis up 10%
- Growth driven by Keppra® with sales up 34% strengthening market leadership in the U.S.A.
- Allergy sales up 6% with Zyrtec® continuing to grow in the U.S.A. and Japan, and Xyzal® growing strongly in Europe…
direct/ Drägerwerk AG (DE): Renewed growth in earnings and revenues / Dräger pre …
Consolidated net profit up 26.0% to Euro 59.6 million
- EBIT up 9.4% to Euro 128.2 million
- Revenues up 7.3% to Euro 1.6 billion
- Order intake up 11.3% to Euro 1.7 billion
- Key financial figures stable
- Growth story expected to continue in 2006
- Higher dividends proposed
- Statutory audit not yet completed
Lübeck, March 14, 2006 - The Dräger Group achieved order intake and revenue…
Imperiali Organization Expands Global Presence
West Palm Beach, FL – March 13, 2006 - Today the Imperiali Organization (www.imperiali.org) announced that it will be expanding its global presence with a specific focus on the European Union and the Far East.
The goals of the Imperiali Organization during this global tour will be to develop strategic partners, meet with equity investors, and explore joint venture and acquisition opportunities.
The Imperiali Organization primarily focuses on global…
Entrepreneurs Finding Success With Their Own Tutoring Business
Newbury Park, California (March, 2006) Pressure to ensure their children keep pace with classmates and score well on standardized tests is pushing more parents to hire tutors. In fact, the nationwide tutoring market has more than doubled in the past five years with about 10 to 12 percent of students, more than 6 million, expected to receive tutoring this year alone. With this growth comes the need for qualified…
direct/ Glitnir: Íslandsbanki becomes Glitnir - introduces new global brand
Reykjavik, 12 March 2006 - Íslandsbanki has changed its brand name to Glitnir, at the same time adopting a new logo and appearance. The bank´s subsidiaries and offices in five countries will also operate under the Glitnir brand. Announcement of the new name was made on Saturday in Reykjavík, at an event attended by about 1,000 of the company´s employees in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg and the UK.
Extensive changes…
Myspace Opens Door For Not Only Musicians But Aspiring
Are Profiting Without Using Traditional Publishing
Murfreesboro, TN - 3/11/2006 - It seems everyone has a myspace profile nowadays including Madonna and U2. However, authors are using myspace as well to promote their books to large amounts of people without the need for traditional publishers.
"Myspace gives authors a place to meet people with similar interests", says David Dutton of www.HowTheyMakeMoneyOnline.com and author of the soon to be released book…
Leadclub.net now hosting one of the largest directories of internet marketing re …
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 3/11/2006 -
Leadclub.net , a free advertising and opt in lead company, has uploaded a collection of over 5000 internet marketing related articles to their servers. These articles can be read free of charge at http://www.leadclub.net/articles
Some of the topics covered are:
Ad tracking, affiliate marketing, article marketing, auto responders, blog marketing, opt in email, lead generation,Joint Ventures, link exchanges, ffa leads, link popularity. merchant accounts, newsgroup articles,…
Scottish company expands into Europe
Scottish company brings success and jobs to Aberdeenshire
1north ltd. an office supplies company has capitalized on its success in the office products market to launch a new venture in the workshop supplies market. The new company, Tools and Screws ltd., was successfully launched this month and is providing employment and a boost to the local economy.
The company based in Rosehearty, Scotland was formed 3 years ago to service the…
Port Deal Controversy Shows Need for Leadership
The recent controversy most commonly known as the "Port Deal" has illustrated the need that leadership must address behaviors, not the people or person. The Port issue peaked this week when the bipartisan House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to stop the port deal without further discussion.
The controversy began when DP World, a Dubai owned port management company, purchased Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company of Britain. …
Clothing Retailers Focus on Fashion Causing Them To Loose Sales
Fashionabilty in the past has played a large part in a 'ragtraders' overall success or failure. The most profitable retailers were those who stocked the best brands and had the latest fashions. This combined with some good retail store merchandising and you were on your way. Although still a critically important factor, this approach isn't proving as reliable as it once did. Today's clothing retailers need to redefine the…
SAVVY WEB USERS FIND TOOLS TO MAKE LIFE MORE CONVENIENT: Consumers turning to RS …
In today’s fast-paced society, with time at a premium, companies offering ways to customize virtual desktops have found a way to reach time-crunched consumers. Personalized news, local weather forecasts, traffic alerts, market updates and more can all be sent directly to a computer desktop, ready to be viewed as a snapshot, when the end user is ready.
To combat sorting through email boxes cluttered with spam and too many news sites…
Taxpayers Can Double Their Income Tax Returns By Investing In Debt
Consumers can turn their 2006 income tax refunds into even larger windfalls by investing in their debts, according to EverydayWealth, an online service dedicated to helping consumers protect their cash and credit. A $2,500 tax refund can be worth more than $11,000 if used strategically to pay down debt,” says Gerri Detweiler, EverydayWealth Credit Expert and author of The Ultimate Credit Handbook.
Based on an average 2005 refund of just…
BayTech Venture Capital Invests in Financial Services Firm abaXX
Munich, March 9, 2006 -- BayTech Venture Capital, the German early-stage venture capital firm, has led a €3.8 million funding round in financial services firm abaXX, a Stuttgart-based provider of business process management software for financial institutions.
Baytech joins previous investors EarlyBird Venture Capital and 3i plc in funding abaXX’s expansion. The company will use the funds to grow its sales and marketing efforts and fund expansion outside Germany,…
Website Launches Service To Assist Consumers With Bankruptcy Alternatives
Precept Financial, a leading debt settlement firm, has announced a new service to assist consumers in managing, reducing and eliminating debt without bankruptcy.
"New bankruptcy laws went into effect in October of last year, which makes it tougher for consumers to clear their debts," says company spokesperson Robert Coats. "For those consumers seeking debt relief through bankruptcy, they are finding that the new laws make it harder for them to prove…
direct/ MediaTile Releases World´s First 32-Inch Digital-Sign-In-A-Box at CeBIT …
Integrated Solution Makes Digital Signage Narrowcasting Instantly Accessible to More Businesses -- Eliminates Complexities and Speeds Deployments
HANNOVER, GERMANY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/09/2006 -- CeBIT 2006 Annual Exposition -- The MediaTile Company, the world´s first provider of cellular digital signage networks, today announced the immediate availability of the MediaTile 32-inch "Digital-Sign-In-A-Box(TM)" turnkey narrowcasting platform. MediaTile´s Digital-Sign-In-A-Box integrates a 32-inch digital display with an embedded computer system, player software, unlimited broadband…
Insurance Facts Site Now Online
Tampa, FL - 03/08/06 - Introduction for insurance-facts-online.com
Insurance facts...whether it is auto insurance, life insurance, home owners insurance, dental insurance, health or medical insurance, there are seems to be something about these products that leave you scratching your head.
Learn about your coverage of auto insurance and types of life insurance with names like term, whole life, universal life, single payment life, and then the complex industry of health…
New Coastal Vacations DVD Available March 11
An updated and improved version of the Coastal Vacations DVD presentation will be available March 11. The new DVD will be introduced to members at a conference to be held at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Coastal Vacations representatives have reported that the original version introduced last March was a great tool, and they are looking forward to the new and improved version's release.
Coastal Vacations Director…
Discover how the '1StepSystem' is helping many home based business owners explod …
March 8, 2006 -- Colin Meunier from Victoria, Canada, President and founder of http://www.WhoisColinMeunier.com discovers life changing truth in the words of the New York Times Best Selling author Robert Kiyosaki as written in the book "Cashflow Quadrant". A true business person owns a system and not a job. In other words even when you are on vacation the money still comes in" says Robert Kiyosaki.
According to Robert Kiyosaki,…
European Venture Market Berlin 2006
The European Venture Market is a platform to facilitate the meeting of entrepreneurs and investors. It is a platform for any kind of financing with focus to equity. Giving the wide variety of investors joining the platform the Market is also suitable for any sectors.
The European Venture Market is informal, discrete, personal and professional. Meet professionals with a high efficiency
Information, contacts, presentation of high-tech companies and investors
CONTINUA Unternehmensentwicklung
Céline…
First Closing Date for Irish Stories of Faith Fund on March 31st 2006
The Stories of Faith Ltd. mangement announces a first closing date for investing into the closed Irish media fund Stories of Faith Ltd. The initiators of this private placement plan to produce a series of feature films on the large world religions. Any investments will be managed by the Dutch fiduciary Fintage House, who will only release funds subject to strict security measures. The overall private placement amounts to 3…
Profilex Zhuhai going Green
Profilex Zhuhai is going to add another milestone in Profilex’s history on March 2006 – by turning Green. In May-2005, Profilex had completed its final shifting from its Shenzhen plant to the new wholly-owned factory in Zhuhai, Guangdong, occupying 20,000 sqm with 13,300 sqm factory floor space.
Ever since then, Profilex Zhuhai continue to make new progress and growth, by increasing in production capacity and manpower strength, increasing sales force, introducing…
Susan Harrow to appear on the Christian Work-At-Home Mom’s Internet Radio Show
Listeners to the Christian Work-At-Home Moms radio show are in for a real treat this week. Susan Harrow of PRSecrets.com and author of The Ultimate Guide to Getting Booked on Oprah—Ten Steps to Becoming a Guest on the World's Top Talk Show ( http://www.prsecrets.com ) will be speaking on how to market yourself and your business, why NOT to contact Oprah right away and shares PR secrets for work…
direct/ Islandsbanki (IS) - Íslandsbanki focuses on the global energy market
Icelandic govt. minister takes on new role as Director of Corporate and Investment Banking in Íslandsbanki
Reykjavik/Oslo - 6 March 2006: Árni Magnússon has been hired as Director at Íslandsbanki´s (ISB) Corporate and Investment Banking Division with responsibility for Energy. Magnússon, who up until now served the Icelandic government as Minister of Social Affairs, will lead the bank´s Center of Excellence in sustainable energy, a sector in which Íslandsbanki plans…
Family-owned Coffee Shop Arrives in Inman Park
With perks like free wifi and plentiful outdoor seating, Inman Perk Coffee brings something different to Atlanta's oldest neighborhood
Atlanta, Georgia - March 7, 2006 - Coffee and espresso connoisseurs in Inman Park -- the charming, quirky area dubbed "Atlanta's oldest neighborhood" -- have a new destination now that Inman Perk Coffee has opened its doors.
The cafe, which features a refined, modern interior yet retains a laidback and funky atmosphere, will…
Cincom's Expert Access Braves The Hero's Journey To Find The Artistic Entreprene …
Cincom's award-winning Expert Access e-zine provides some hilarious and irreverent B2B humor combined with objective real-world business advice on how to win in today's complex sales environment with its latest feature article titled "The Artistic Entrepreneur that Will Change the World Forever" published today.
Dr. Elliot McGucken, also known as "Dr. E.," author, poet, scientist, inventor, college professor and daVinci-like Renaissance man, braves the hero's journey with Cincom's Steve Kayser in…
Conflict of Interest for Some Home Inspectors
West Paterson, N.J. -- Members of the public should be aware of a possible conflict of interest when using a home inspector recommended by the real estate agent selling the home.
"When a home buyer uses a home inspector recommended by the Realtor selling a home to them there may be a conflict of interest. Home inspectors who want future referrals from that Realtor may be hesitant to tell it like…
Contractor Launches Special Report For Delaware Homeowners
New Castle, DE, March 3, 2006 - Tri-State Remodeling today announced the release of a new consumer report that shows Delaware homeowners how to avoid getting ripped off when they remodel their homes.
Inside this eye-opening report, you'll discover insider tips on how to easily hire the right contractor; how to get your remodeling project done right, the first time; and how to save yourself thousands of dollars on your project.…
dataXile Executive to Introduce Ontario Privacy Commissioner at Toronto NAID Con …
dataXile Corporation announced today that company president Joseph Bozic will introduce Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian at the NAID Information Protection and Destruction Conference on March 8, 2006. NAID, which stands for National Association for Information Destruction, is focusing the event on Risk Management and Compliance Fundamentals. Dr. Cavoukian is the keynote speaker for the conference being held at the Mariott Bloor Yorkville hotel in Toronto. In…
The Latest Developments in the Continually Evolving Threat of Online Theft Again …
(BOSTON, Mass. – March 2, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) Last week, reports of a new kind of computer threat that can steal without password information posed far-reaching implications for security against online theft. The new menace underscored the need for a continual evolution of security countermeasures on the part of online bankers and others. According to Robert Siciliano, president of IDTheftSecurity.com, those who develop safeguards must think beyond multifactor authentication, itself…
Let AdaZon Help With Your Bar Code Printer and Label Selection
AdaZon Inc. has added easy site navigation to match the correct barcode printer to the lowest cost barcode labels and ribbon based on the customer application.
Lake Forest, IL - March 3, 2006 - Manufacturers, Distributors and Institutions have label needs from labeling products, locations, and managing files. Many of these firms end up with overkill when it comes to the printer needed for the jobs they are performing. Not…
