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Junior ISA Will Help To Provide Every Young Person With A Financial Asset
Family Investments will offer Junior ISA from day one.
Family Investments welcomes today’s announcement that the Junior ISA will be launched 1st November this year and confirms that it will offer the Junior ISA from day one of the new scheme.
Introducing a default savings product available to the six million* people aged 18 or under who do not have a Child Trust Fund (CTF) is an important step to developing…
CAPITAL REVIEW GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
Phoenix, AZ - National consulting firm, Capital Review Group (GRG), announced the appointment of energy industry leader, Ben Montclair, as President, effective immediately. Montclair brings a strong background in finance and solar project development to the company, leading CRG in their unique whole-facility approach to energy management and savings to clients through incentives, tax effects, and high-performance energy technologies.
Montclair brings valuable expertise in financial modeling and due diligence…
SGS TO LEAD DISCUSSIONS ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY DURING THE 10TH ANNUAL RESPO …
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is the Platinum sponsor of the 10th Responsible Business Summit, the leading UK and European meeting place for senior professionals in the areas of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, Ethics and Environment. The event will take place on 3-4 May 2011 in London.
During the conference, SGS will offer occasions to discuss the latest sustainability challenges and opportunities with corporate responsibility and…
Las Vegas jobless rate at its lowest since 2010, LasVegasCrossing finds 9,000 jo …
Pasadena, CA, April 19, 2011 – The unemployment rate in Las Vegas is at its lowest level since August 2010.
There were 10,000 net jobs created in the Las Vegas area in March. The Las Vegas area employed a little over 803,000 people in March, compared to 793,000 in February. Jobs creation in Las Vegas also resulted in Nevada’s jobless rate falling to 13.2 percent in March. But the state…
The China Surprise: Continued Growth
Many thought China was set to stall in 2011, but so far this has not been the case. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth continues to be impressive coming in at 9.7% in the first quarter, above the estimate of 9.55%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The results also show the significant growth difference between China and the U.S. and Europe. China is continuing to roll along…
Why the Biggest Profits in the Gold Bull Market Are Still Ahead
“It’s too late, the easy money has been made,” is the most common response I get from investors when I ask them why they do not have exposure to the gold bull market. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Yes, gold’s had a phenomenal run-up in price, rising from under $300.00 an ounce in 2002 to $1,480 today—a gain of 393%. I wrote these now famous words in PROFIT CONFIDENTIAL…
Megatex ships 42 LED exchange rate boards in Tunisia
Megatex, the Bulgarian unique LED products manufacturer and one of the world leaders in the banking equipment sector, shipped 42 exchange rate boards to the Tunisian distributor Mediterranee Services on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
The two companies have been partners since the year 1995. Ever since, Mediterranee Services has been successfully selling Megatex’ exchange rate and moving message displays, where the number of items shipped exceeds 1000.
Megatex is one of the…
BusinessVibes showcases the Computer Hardware Industry
London, UK - April 19, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the international business-to-business networking platform, announces this week the launch of a new industry portal for the rapidly growing Computer Hardware industry. This category covers the manufacturing and assembly of all computer components, computer peripherals, and computer accessories, such as processors, disk drives, memory, fans, and other equipment.
BusinessVibes uses a social networking model for business partnerships, so that members can browse curated…
Lonza and ORGANOBALANCE Enter Global License Agreement to Develop and Market Uni …
Basel, Switzerland and Berlin, Germany, 19 April 2011 – Lonza and ORGANOBALANCE today announced the signing of a worldwide exclusive license agreement in which Lonza will develop, produce and commercialize products containing a probiotic Lactobacillus strain. Developed by ORGANOBALANCE GmbH, the probiotic strain acts against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Research shows that H. pylori has been implicated as a common cause of peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Currently, about 50 percent of…
Biogas: barbarians at the gates
Biogas plant developer and constructor Zorg Biogas AG and Italian Aelita Srl signed the Representative Agreement. Entry into Italian market is a very important step for Zorg’s international expansion.
Biogas is becoming more and more popular in Italy. The locomotive is the green tariff act, which guarantees grid access for electricity from renewable energy plants and fixes long-term compensation. Italy is the next important market after Germany in the world.
“We are…
What about Income Protection for the whole family?
It has to be said that there is pretty much an insurance policy to cove anything these days, isn’t there? As many will be agreeing to this statement, it doesn’t retract from the fact that now more than ever, people are taking out many different forms of protection, each more individualistic than the next, from windscreen cover for their cars to insuring individual boy parts such as professional footballers and…
Belhasa Group and 800PIZZA Join Hands
Belhasa Hospitality LLC, operating under the umbrella of the Belhasa Group, has acquired a majority stake in Dubai's up and coming Italian Restaurant, 800PIZZA, well known for its use of quality ingredients imported directly from Italy.
The acquisition also provides an indication of Belhasa’s increasing presence in the hospitality sector and a return of focus to life styling in quality leisure retail chains - a sector expected to grow strongly in…
BusinessVibes showcases the Energy Industry - Oil, Gas, and Coal
London, UK - April 19, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the international business-to-business networking platform, announces this week the launch of a new industry portal for the global energy industry. In addition to the 900+ member Renewable Energy portal, BusinessVibes now covers Oil, Gas, and Coal, and includes companies engaged in extraction, refining, and distribution.
BusinessVibes uses a social networking model for business partnerships, so that members can browse curated business directories and…
Relevante expands its India-based leadership team with five new appointments
Media, PA - April 8, 2011 – Relevante India, a leading provider of accounting and technology solutions, announced the expansion of its India based leadership team with the appointment of five managers to the leadership team. The company’s operations in India support its US operations as well as a growing portfolio of India based clients.
“We are very pleased with the growth of our India based operations and believe this…
First National Bank of Muscatine Renews Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Teller Trainin …
First National Bank of Muscatine has recently renewed Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s teller training program.
New York, NY, April 19, 2011 -- First National Bank of Muscatine has recently renewed Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s teller training program for a forth year. Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence will continue to be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®.
Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a…
BusinessVibes showcases the Hotel Supplies Industry
London, UK - April 19, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the international business-to-business networking platform, announces this week the launch of a new industry portal for the rapidly growing Hotel Supplies industry. This category covers any products used by hotels and hospitality providers, from linens and room supplies to telecommunications equipment and reservation systems.
BusinessVibes uses a social networking model for business partnerships, so that members can browse curated business directories and join…
LOCAL RE/MAX OFFICES RECEIVE CORPORATE AWARD
WINTER PARK, FL – The Central Florida Branch of RE/MAX offices that include RE/MAX 200 Realty and RE/MAX Town & Country Realty recently received an award from the corporate RE/MAX, LLC office for their sales volume in 2010. The offices had a successful year and achieved over $300 Million in Volume. The award presented to the local offices is the Florida Region Multi Office - $300 Million Volume for 2010…
Rylaxing LLC Wins Second Place in the Annual Panasci Business Plan Competition, …
Syracuse University seniors, Ryan Dickerson, Stephen Fox, Michael Santaniello, and Case Wayne, won second place and a $10,000 prize in the Panasci Business Plan Competition on Saturday, April 16. The team makes up the core members of Rylaxing LLC, a company who manufactures and sells an ergonomic bolster, called the Rylaxer, which is designed to turn any bed into couch and maximize living space for those living in small quarters,…
‘Going green:’ National Gift Card plans NGCecodes discount for Earth Day orders …
April 18, 2011 – CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – In observance of Earth Day, Friday, April 22, and to encourage its new and existing customers to “go green,” National Gift Card Corporation (NGC) announced today it will offer on that day a special bonus discount on all NGCecodes orders.
In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the Earth Day sale will be donated to Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, a…
How Starbucks Connects To 21st Century Business
Will Marre, leadership expert and author of Save the World and Still Be Home For Dinner, announces a new study group as part of his “Apple to Zappos: Leadership Lessons From Today’s Successful Leaders Who Are Doing Things No One Else Is” research. With students from University of California San Diego Marre is examining how aging, iconic brands can successfully be reenergized for 21st century business.
Marre states, “When iconic…
Development of the photovoltaic power plant Horovec, Slovakia
At the start of April 2011 EFEKTIM began working on the development of two new photovoltaic power plants. Earthworks are being performed there on the lots at this time. Installation of photovoltaic panels and a transformer sub-station will come following the completion of earthworks. The third phase of development will conclude with finishing works, where a system for control and monitoring will be provided.
The development of these power plants required…
iShade.com, the Professional Network for Accountants, Hires Additional Marketing …
iShade.com, the free online network for the accounting profession, has hired two marketing professionals to prepare for the launch of the site on June 6, 2011. beta.ishade.com/member/sign
Saint Louis, MO, April 18, 2011 -- iShade.com, the free online network for the accounting profession, has hired two marketing professionals to prepare for launch of the site on June 6, 2011.
Michael Slawin has been hired as the marketing manager. Slawin is responsible for…
AAA welcomes Far East investment in US forestry
Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), which advocates alternative investments, such as real estate, commodities and sustainable forestry, has stated that it welcomes reports of increased Far East demand for US forestry products.
Boston, MA, April 18, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), which advocates alternative investments, such as real estate, commodities and sustainable forestry, has stated that it welcomes reports of increased Far East demand for US forestry products.
The statement followed a…
Silicon Valley Keeps Adding Jobs At A Slow Rate, Informationtechnologycrossing F …
Pasadena, CA, April 18, 2011 – Silicon Valley kept adding jobs in its core business of technology areas in March. The area added around 3,300 private sector jobs in March.
Around 1,400 jobs were created in important tech areas, while another 900 were created in the education and healthcare sector. The demand for skilled computer programmers and related tech professionals continued at tech giants such as Google and Facebook. In…
Sapient Automation, Leader in VLMs, Horizontal and Vertical Carousels Announces …
Sapient Automation, leader in automated storage and retrieval systems announces George Fiorentino, as East Coast Sales Business Dev Director for the planning, sales and integration of automated high density storage systems. Fiorentino is experienced with the Viper Vertical Lift Modules, Hornet Horizontal Carousels and Avenger Vertical Carousels and other material handling equipment. Having worked for KardexRemstar and White Systems, Fiorentino has decades of experience.
Doylestown, PA, April 18, 2011 -- Sapient…
Omniplex’s Articulate training courses help the expansion of e-learning courses …
Omniplex, a leading provider of e-learning solutions, is seeing impressive and rising levels of demand for its training courses in how to use the Articulate suite of e-learning rapid authoring tools.
Judging from those who attend these two-day courses, organisations are making increasing use of e-learning because it is scalable, available to a widely geographically dispersed workforce on demand and, by using a rapid authoring tool, it can be produced in-house…
INDIA RETAILSCAPE – A PROMISING FUTURE
The India growth story over the last few years, despite an intervening economic downturn, has been encouraging. GDP growth rate during the previous two years was about seven per cent. Growth has been fuelled by sustained investment and buoyant services. The Indian retail market has witnessed consistent growth over the last few years, maintaining its share of around 30 per cent of the GDP at current prices.
These market observations are…
PM Najib on Transforming Malaysia SMEs: Remake of the business model
SINGAPORE (18 April 2011) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt technology as a core strategic component to gain sustainable competitive edge as Malaysia undergoes Transformation steered by the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP). The PM noted that SMEs, comprising a whopping 92% of Malaysia’s business sector were generally slow on the uptake of technology.
“By embracing technology, operational costs will…
Introducing Marketing Skills Training Resources and Courseware for Soft Skills T …
With the rise of competition and availability of resources, labour and instant communication on a global scale, it has become much more difficult to stand out from the crowd. Marketing has now become an integral part of any successful organisation who aims to promote its products and services. Today, we are proud to announce the introduction of another soft skills courseware on sales and marketing aimed to quickly bring people…
Optical Oxygen Sensor for Greater Accuracy and Reliability
The InPro 6880i optical sensor for reliable dissolved oxygen measurement: High accuracy combined with outstanding reproducibility and particularly low maintenance make this sensor ideal for use in fermentation processes.
The InPro 6880i optical sensor with integrated electronics is based on a chemo-optical measurement principle. It uses light to accurately determine dissolved oxygen levels during fermentation. Marker molecules immobilized in an oxygen-sensitive layer are excited by green light and emit red light…
Americas Market Intelligence joins Global Intelligence Alliance Network as GIA M …
April 15, 2011, Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) is now officially a GIA Member with Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group. GIA Members are independent market intelligence consultancies from around the world that represent GIA in their respective geographies. They also enjoy greater recognition through their affiliation with the GIA brand and access to the worldwide network of consultants, thought leadership and tools of Global…
Atlantic International Partnership Funding Group: Tips for First-time Buyers
First-time Buyers will benefit as agency poised to offload homes
By Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor. THE move by state property agency the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) to sell off the residential properties on its books could be good news for first-time buyers, property experts said yesterday.
Those who take up the deal could end up with more favourable mortgage terms.
Details of how the process would work are still being put…
Sphinx Asia Wealth Management Chooses Advance Risk Algorithms, Ltd For Enterpris …
Sphinx Asia Wealth Management today announced that Advance Risk Algorithms, Ltd will provide the Taiwan based wealth management group with a market risk management solution for enterprise risk management across the whole group spanning all five of its diverse subsidiaries.
Advance Risk Algorithms’ market risk solution, Ad-VR Market Analytics, covers more than 20 global markets and over 400 financial products, spanning fixed income, foreign exchange, equity, credit, energy, commodity, and derivatives…
Learn to Achieve Market Dominance from David Aaker, Author of BRAND RELEVANCE on …
Atlanta, GA (April 11, 2011) – Tune in to insightful and unrivaled interviews with authors of leading business books on the StrategyDriven Podcast. Unlike typical author interviews, Nathan Ives, MBA, PMP goes beyond the written word directly to the day-to-day application of principles readers can immediately implement in their businesses. Find out how David Aaker, author of BRAND RELEVANCE, responds to questions Nathan asks about how to achieve market…
Historical Publishing Landmark for Legendary Pulp Fiction Writer L Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press, publisher of "Stories from the Golden Age", is releasing a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books by L. Ron Hubbard. The series features 153 stories written by Hubbard in the popular genres of the '30s and '40s.
Hollywood, CA, April 14, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- L. Ron Hubbard's first story, "The Green Go", was published in 1934 in the pulp fiction magazine, "Thrilling Adventures". Thus…
CandyDate Jobs awards employees US $2 million shared bonus
CandyDate Jobs, India’s largest human resource consultancy awarded its 1020 India based employees a shared bonus of US $2 million or Rs 9.5 crore. The move came after 125 of CandyDate Jobs employees resigned in a month to join competitors for higher salaries and better future prospectus.
“We want our Q2 to be better this time; we cannot afford to lose employees at this stage.” said Rahul Malhotra, CXO of the…
Meltdowns & Middle East Make Markets Morose
Kinetic Securities announced a new securities report regarding latest disaster at Japan. Tsunami and a nuclear reactor meltdown are the main headlines. The disaster news followed by political view over Libya where UN forces will engaged Gaddafi troops in near future. More events still could erupt in no time makes Oil and Energy stocks continue to advance.
Kinetic Securities reported S&P500 ended the week down 1.9%. It was a fair result…
Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. Achieves U.S. Department of Homeland Security …
SUMMIT, N.J. — April 14, 2011 — Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. (WDT) the industry’s premier provider of boat barriers and floating security barriers, has earned the prestigious United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation, and the WhisprWave® Small Craft Intrusion Barrier (SCIB) and the WhisprWave® Vessel Exclusion Barrier (VEB) products are now designated as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies (QATT).
The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of…
Michigan Company Offers More Than Just Complete Auto Lift Equipment
The Company does much more than simply offering a range of auto lift equipment Customers can also find a number of automotive accessories, automotive tools and equipment as well as a complete auto repair service. The company has taken a number of new steps in an effort to offer their customers the most comprehensive products in terms of hand tools, heavy equipment, light equipment, and even used equipment.
Making Things Easier
In…
Hopefluent Group Holdings Ltd (HKSE:733) Expands Into Vietnam With Compareal
April 14, 2011, Ho Chi Minh City – Hopefluent Group Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong Listed Company Stock Code: 733), a leading real estate service provider in Hong Kong/China property market has expanded its international reach to Vietnam through a Master Franchise Agreement with Compass Real Estate Joint Stock Corporation (Compareal).
Under this agreement, Compareal can use Hopefluent's brand name, business model, knowledge and experience to contribute to the development of Vietnam…
San Diego’s Premier Custom Jeweler Charles Koll Jewellers Announces New State-of …
Located in Fashion Valley, the new store will be designed by internationally acclaimed architect Graham Downes.
San Diego, CA, April 16, 2011 -- Charles Koll Jewellers, San Diego’s premier custom jeweler, known for delivering the highest quality jewelry and a superior client experience, announced they will be opening a new store (slated for early July) that reflects their company philosophy, giving clients and guests the opportunity to view the entire design…
IDentify-It Expands into Mobile Handheld Computers Market
IDentify-It online, the UK’s internet based store for custom labels, label applicators and label dispensers has launched a series of innovative new products to target the rapidly expanding market of mobile computers.
Oxford, UK, April 13, 2011 - IDentify-It online, (Oxford, UK) the UK’s internet based store for custom labels, label applicators and label dispensers has launched a series of innovative new products to target the rapidly expanding market of mobile…
AuraPortal Presents first BPM including CRM, Online Commerce and Content Managem …
AuraPortal has included the Online Commerce, Content Management and CRM Pattern Processes Modules in its BPM Suite
Woburn (Boston), MA, April 15, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), has announced today the introduction of the following modules in its Business Process Management Suite: Content Management (CMS/ECM), a complete Online Commerce platform (eCommerce) and new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Process Patterns, which will join and fully…
Nouriel Roubini's Predictions Questioned By Academic Researchers and Financial J …
Wall Street Economists published the results of an academic research project on the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The research posed several questions related to the crisis, including who are the experts who predicted the crisis? How do they compare to each other? How accurate are their predictions? And can they be relied on for investment decisions?
Several researchers and financial journalists have questioned the accuracy and investment value of Dr Nouriel…
Orange County Private Investigation Firm Expanding Their Staff
While other investigation firms are laying off employees, Gailey Associates, Inc. announced they have expanded their staff. The new full time investigator will help with investigations ranging from research, service of process, missing people, witness interviews, surveillance and more. Linda Choueiry was hired to assist with Gailey Associates, Inc.'s growing case load. Linda has a bachelor's degree from Long Beach State and comes to Gailey Associates with an…
Partnership Between Laughlin Associates and Funding Roadmap ™ Provides Small Bus …
Carson City, NV—It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention and that seems to be the case in observing the largest spike in small business ownership between 2009-2010 seen in the last 15 years. In serving the needs of small business owners all over the country, Ruth Hedges, CEO of the small business planning site FundingRoadmap, has joined forces with Laughlin Associates, one of the nation’s leaders…
WSI Internet Franchise: Opening a Master Franchise Office Representing Czech Rep …
- World’s Largest Internet Franchise Expands Its Services Across Eastern Europe because of the Opening of a New Master Franchise Office -
Toronto, Canada, April 15, 2011 - WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, announces the opening of a Master Franchise office representing Czech Republic and Slovakia. Situated in Prague 8 in Czech Republic, this office will be operated by Jiri Drbohlav and Milan Drbohlav. These two individuals…
WSI Franchise: Hosting a cost-free Webinar Teaching Businesses Methods to Levera …
- Marketers World wide Attended an Online Seminar to Expand Their Understanding of Display Advertising -
Toronto, Canada, April 115, 2011 - WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, hosted a digital marketing webinar last week where entrepreneurs throughout the world tuned in to discover how to leverage display advertising. The webinar entitled “Display Advertising: Billboards of the Web” was conducted by Husam Jandal, a WSI Internet franchisee headquartered…
Ondřej Slavík was hired as the director of service at EFEKTIM
The new Service Director at EFEKTIM a.s. is Ondřej Slavík who was previously part of EFEKTIM as a designer. In his previous position he designed photovoltaic power plant development projects and also their monitoring systems in various countries such as England, Romania and Morocco. He also programmed control stations that communicate with a photovoltaic power plant.
Ondřej Slavík’s job as the Director of Service will be to supervise servicing operations performed…
Family Investments Award Integrated Search Engine Marketing Campaign To SiteVisi …
SiteVisibility, a leading UK based Search Marketing Agency, is pleased to welcome Family Investments as a new customer. Following a competitive pitch, SiteVisibility have been awarded a multi-disciplinary contract to increase the online presence of Family Investments by managing and optimising their SEO, Paid Search, and Online Marketing campaigns.
Family Investments is an award-winning children's savings provider and an expert in family finances. They have over 35 years' experience…
