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40Billion.com Launches Mobile Website for Small Business Entrepreneurs to Raise …
Users build social networks and raise funding for businesses conveniently on web-enabled phones.
Atlanta, GA - June 10, 2011 -- 40Billion.com, the leading professional social funding platform, has launched 40Billion.mobi as the new version of its mobile website. Optimized for smart phones the new site enables rich user experiences and provides new features allowing users to raise money and grow professional social networks more conveniently via 40Billion on the go.
40Billion.mobi is…
SharePoint: The future of organisational productivity? DMC Software Solutions in …
DMC Software Solutions proposes that businesses investigate Microsoft SharePoint as a means of improving organisational efficiency and productivity after the recent economic downturn.
Business buying behaviour is dependent on a number of aspects including economical, technological and interpersonal factors. Following the economic downturn of 2009 business buyers are looking to get more for their money in terms of product and service quality.
Microsoft SharePoint technology offers the tools required to accommodate the…
Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park keeps improving its service
The Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique has a new chopper at its disposal. It is a sponsor gifts from WREI, which will help the park rangers protect the endangered animal species.
The ZS-RDC helicopter, which was donated to the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park by World Renewable Energy Investment LTD, will mainly serve in catching and controlling the movement of the rhinos. This essential transport aircraft will save the local rangers, i.e.…
Bharti AXA General Insurance proud winner of “Personal Lines Growth Leadership A …
Bharti AXA General Insurance was awarded the prestigious “Personal Lines Growth Leadership Award 2011” at the India Insurance Awards 2011. This award is a result of Bharti AXA GI’s performance of their tremendous growth in terms of volume, revenues and client base over a three year period, 2008- 2011 in the retail insurance segment.
The Indian Insurance Awards, 2011 was organised by India Insurance Review Journal in association with Celent (www.celent.com).…
Nair & Co. Transitions to SSAE 16 Compliance
Move Ensures Highest Internal Control Standards
Sunnyvale, CA —Nair & Co., a global integrated solutions provider helping companies with international expansion plans, today announced that it is compliant with the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16.
SSAE 16 is the new assurance standard, which replaces the previous leading standard for guidance regarding assurance reports for service organizations, SAS70, and is effective for periods on or after June 15, 2011.
“Nair…
Fleet Specialisation-Cover 4 Fleet Insurance Investigate Future Fleet Trends
Victoria, London ( openpr ) June 10, 2011 - Economically driven by the need to immerse their resources in core activities, companies will turn to fleet outsourcing options. Even in the case of fleet contract hire, there are case studies which are dramatic in the current economic environment.
Take the case study of Fraikin , which was originally established in France in 1944 and is today the biggest commercial…
AAA: Fund managers see rise in Alternative Investments
Boston, MA, June 10, 2011 -- A survey carried out by Pensions & Investments publication in the US, has found that fund managers achieved higher returns on their alternative assets under management in 2010, in news that has been welcomed by alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The survey questioned a collection of the largest fund managers and found that, as of December 31, 2010, almost all managers of…
IGM Offers Worldwide SWIFT Message Services
Interlink Global Messaging offers worldwide SWIFT messaging services for banks, financial institutions, securities broker dealers, and more.
Walnut Creek, CA – Interlink Global Messaging (igmswift.com/), a leading SWIFT message service provider, offers SWIFT network resources for a variety of financial institutions worldwide.
IGM’s services offer financial institutions the ability to connect and exchange financial information securely over the SWIFT network. This enables financial companies to offer a wider range of services…
Cougar Mountain Software Launches Corporate Rebranding
Cougar Mountain Software, a leading developer of nonprofit, retail, and business accounting software since 1982, underwent a company rebranding effort with the launch of a new corporate website (cougarmtn.com), a new corporate logo, and a renewed dedication to “personal service by accounting and business experts.”
The company’s new tag line, “Accounting software for growing businesses” reflects Cougar Mountain Software’s dedication to providing customers with affordable expandable and intuitive accounting software for…
Exhilway seeks SEBI Approval for its Managed Futures Accounts in India
Exhilway, the Canada’s 6th largest wealth manager, with $3 billion of assets under management is seeking the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval for the managed futures accounts which they sell in India. Under the current Indian norms, it is optional for a foreign asset management company to get themselves approved from the Indian regulators.
Managed futures accounts which provide risk reduction through portfolio diversification by means of negative…
Free Employee Timesheet Templates From Redcort Software
Redcort Software provides free employee time sheets to help workers easily report hours and overtime.
FRESNO, CA – June 9, 2011 – Redcort Software is providing free employee timesheet templates to help workers record their regular hours and overtime. The templates are available in several popular document formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Apple Pages, so time cards can be easily customized for any business.
“For 25 years, we've been helping employers…
CIMCON Software Ranked # 1 for Second Consecutive Year in Category of ‘Spreadshe …
June 9, 2011, Boston and London. CIMCON Software, the Pioneering Market Leader in Spreadsheet Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) today announced that it has been selected as the top vendor for ‘Spreadsheet Compliance Products’ for the second consecutive year in Operational Risk & Regulation magazine’s annual compliance software survey.
Operational Risk & Regulation magazine is a leading publication dedicated to helping risk and compliance professionals think strategically about…
Innovative Concept Smoke Screen product set to change the face of retail securit …
Concept Smoke Screen have revealed their exclusive new smoke security system, receiving amazing responses and interest from retail industry professionals. The Mirage smoke generator is the first of its kind for modern high-end retailers aiming to prevent stock losses while maintaining their brand image.
This innovative product is unique in its design compared to all other security smoke generators on the market. It can be used in display windows, on…
Oliver Wight give Revlon Global Makeover
As part of its plans to increase globalisation, and following success in the UK and Europe, cosmetics giant Revlon is now rolling out its Oliver Wight Integrated Business Planning (IBP) programme across all regions.
The decision to implement IBP on a global level was taken after seeing spectacular results within the European operation, where inventory was reduced by 50% whilst service levels rose to 98.5%.
The IBP programme has paid dividends in…
Favourable Outlook for Brazilian Property | Obelisk International News
One way of gauging a property market is to take a look at real estate funds. In Brazil, real estate investment funds are bigger than ever before.
The market for property in Brazil has grown massively over the last two years. In tandem with this has been the rapid increase in the number and size of Brazilian real estate investment funds. In 2010, the number of funds grew to 101 (up…
OTS attended eCommerce Expo Manchester 2011 at Old Trafford Football Stadium, Ma …
OTS Solutions, a global software services provider is happy to announce that they attended eCommerce Expo 2011 in Manchester
Manchester - OTS Solutions (“OTS”), an IT services provider and one of the leading outsourced software product development companies in India, today announced that their Director Sanjay Madan attended eCommerce Expo 2011 at Manchester, UK.
Sanjay attended the event on behalf of the company and was able to meet many prospective customers.…
Vivicast Media Bags Wild and Untamed Interactive 3-D for the Americas
Virtual Tourism Channel Gives Viewers a One-of-a-kind 3D Experience
Memphis, TN, June 09, 2011 -- In an exclusive deal, Vivicast Media has secured North American rights to the first interactive 3D channel available to the Americas. WILDEARTH puts viewers in the middle of 24-7 interactive 3D looks at the world’s untamed animal wonders and provides an unparalleled experience into a rarely seen world. From African game reserves with safari…
Now tenders.indiamart.com Becomes India's Largest Online Tender Information Port …
SMEs access largest aggregation of tenders (over 1 lakh live tenders) for free on the portal
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Portal simplifies search for tenders with filters by state, industry & authority
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New Delhi, 9th June, 2011:To assist members of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) community with countless business opportunities and ability to…
Little Commuters Parade in the Old Mill District Kicks Off Commute Options Week
Old Mill District and Commute Options team up to make sure alternative commuting starts young.
Bend, Oregon, June 09, 2011 -- For the second year in a row, the Old Mill District and Commute Options have joined forces to help kick off Bend, Oregon’s Commute Options Week with the “Little Commuters Parade.” The event, which will be held from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th, uses fun activities to promote helmet…
Recruitment Assessment Tool Pro.file Performance System Wins Bid for LaFarge Con …
Pro.file Performance System, a world class personality assessment test and talent development technology designed in Canada to provide strategic HR solutions to small entrepreneurial organizations through to large corporations, announced today that it has added LaFarge North America, the world's leading diversified provider of building materials, to its family of clients.
LaFarge's decision to partner with Pro.file Performance System came as a result of a company initiative to revamp LaFarge's recruitment…
Heavy Duty Lift Company Hoffman Services Showcasing Hoffman Mini-Lift at Special …
Hoffman Mini-Lift to be exhibited at largest automotive show in the world in November, 2011 by heavy duty lift supplier Hoffman Services.
Newark, NJ, June 09, 2011 -- Hoffman Services, one of the oldest and largest heavy duty lift suppliers in the US, will showcase its Hoffman Mini-Lift at the cutting-edge Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The show is taking place in Las Vegas on November 1-4, 2011.
The SEMA show…
Top 8 Takeaways from HR Talk Show 2011
HR insights distilled from 170 top Malaysian business leaders
SINGAPORE (6 June 2011) – Malaysia’s only Talk Show serving the Human Capital Management community concluded last Wednesday, 25 May 2011. Organised by Singapore-based Arc Media Global, HR Talk Show 2011: Strategic Succession, Talent Management and HR Technology held at the GSC Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur was attended by more than 150 top business leaders who interacted with close to 20 CEO-panellists examining…
IGM Offers Worldwide SWIFT Message Services
Interlink Global Messaging offers worldwide SWIFT messaging services for banks, financial institutions, securities broker dealers, and more.
Walnut Creek, CA – Interlink Global Messaging (igmswift.com/), a leading SWIFT message service provider, offers SWIFT network resources for a variety of financial institutions worldwide.
IGM’s services offer financial institutions the ability to connect and exchange financial information securely over the SWIFT network. This enables financial companies to offer a wider range of services…
Hobart, Indiana Businesses Thrive as Local Economy Experiences Upturn
American Marketing & Publishing LLC reported today that the Hobart, Indiana economy shows signs of recovery as evidenced by substantial growth in local advertising by businesses serving Hobart. The 2011 edition of the Hobart HomePages® Directory features 194 local businesses advertisements, a significant increase over the prior edition.
The US Postal Service completed distribution of 14,900 copies of the 2011 Hobart HomePages® Directory to every Hobart family, business,…
Cobridge Communications “Adopts” Benton Middle School
ST. LOUIS and BENTON, AR (June 8, 2011) – Cobridge Communications (cobridge.net), announces today that the company has recently “adopted” Benton Middle School in Benton, Ark., as part of a Box Tops for Education campaign supported by Avery Dennison and Regency Office Products (regencyofficeproducts.com).
Cobridge has set a goal of clipping and collecting enough Box Tops coupons to earn $500 for the school. The company is also sponsoring a field…
IAOP Ranks The Millennium Group in Top Lists for 2011
Tinton Falls, NJ – The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) once again is ranking The Millennium Group as a top global outsourcing provider in its annual Global 100 listing. The IAOP annually conducts an independent assessment of the capabilities of outsourcing service providers and advisors, and based on this assessment, publishes several lists. In 2011, the IAOP named The Millennium Group to four prestigious global ranking lists including:
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BusinessObjects Expert Explains How the New Information Design Tool Brings Speed …
BusinessObjects Expert Explains How the New Information Design Tool Brings Speed and Efficiency to Reporting
Dedham, Massachusetts – June 4, 2011
Dedham, MA – BusinessObjects Expert, a new, independent resource center for SAP® BusinessObjectsTM users and administrators, announces a new article, “New Information Design Tool Brings Speed and Efficiency to Reporting.”
This article shows how to use the new architecture of the SAP Business Objects Information Design Tool to improve web intelligence. The…
European activities of the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park are raising awareness a …
Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park with its European activities helps to present and raise awareness about Mozambique and its natural beauties abroad. One of the many projects and activities that the park was part of lately was the internationally known traditional charity project – The Great Gorilla Run. Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park has become the general partner of The Great Gorilla Run 2011 in Prague. The event, which took place on Saturday May…
Systech Illinois confirms Mentech will exhibit its oxygen permeation, water vapo …
Systech Illinois, a leading global provider of gas and permeation analysis equipment, has confirmed that it will be represented by Mentech at Expo Pack, Mexico 2011, which will be held in Mexico City from the 21st to 24th June. The newly acquired PermMate Permeation Analyser will be exhibited as well as Systech's extensive range of headspace gas, water vapour permeation and oxygen permeation analysers. For more information call +44 (0)…
Colorado Law Firm With Colorado Traffic Lawyers Offers Best Possible Resolution …
Colorado Springs, USA, June 06, 2010: One of the most acknowledged Colorado Springs Attorney firm, McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer, LLC has announced that they offer best possible resolution for traffic violation cases. The company’s Colorado Traffic Lawyers are experienced enough to obtain reduced points, a plea to a lesser charge, or even a deferred plea and sentence that results in no points against the license of their customers. In…
Boston Moving Company Answers Questions About Moving in the Summer
Humboldt’s Storage and Moving Helps Ease The Stress Of Moving With Consumer Tips, Help with Moving with Children and Advice on Planning a Move.
Canton, MA, June 08, 2011 -- Moving is cited as one of the most stressful situations a person can go through. Humboldt Storage and Moving, greater Boston’s oldest moving company, agent of United Van Lines and experts in stress-free moving has come up with a number of…
IDP Education Announces World’s Largest Student Recruitment Training EventIDP Ed …
IDP Education, the world’s largest student placement firm, is hosting the largest ever North America training event for overseas advisors, June 18-22 in Chicago.
Philadelphia, PA, June 08, 2011 -- As part of its ongoing efforts to raise the standards expected of a student placement organization, IDP Education is organizing the largest ever North America training event for overseas student advisors.
From June 18 to 22 in Chicago, IL, more than 45…
John Moore Ambrosini Trio Headlines 'Muse & Music' Series at General Society
Pianist/Composer Ambrosini and his trio will perform songs from their newest work "Nine Stories" and discuss the muses of songwriters at the concluding performance of the Spring 2011 season.
New York, NY, June 08, 2011 -- The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, located at 20 West 44th St between 5th & 6th Avenues in Manhattan, is proud to announce the next installment of our…
The Bra Recyclers Send Recycled Bras to Survivors of Joplin Tornadoes
Phoenix, AZ (June 7, 2011) – As residents in Joplin are beginning to pick up the pieces after devastating tornadoes ripped through the Missouri town, The Bra Recyclers are extending their support in an effort to provide encouragement in a unique way. This week, the Arizona-based textile recycler is preparing to ship recycled and new bras to the Lafayette House, a local women’s shelter. The shelter has…
Japan's imports of logs, lumber, plywood set to increase to its highest since 20 …
Seattle, USA. The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11 is first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy that is difficult to comprehend. Over 10,000 people died during and in the immediate aftermath; more than 400,000 people lost their homes and 100-150,000 buildings were destroyed. The re-building of towns, roads, railways and the power grid in the impacted region northeast of Tokyo will be a lengthy and difficult undertaking.…
THE STAYTON AT MUSEUM WAY TO HOST JOB FAIR
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The Stayton at Museum Way, Tarrant County’s first and only full service life care senior living community opening in September, is hosting a job fair seeking to fill the more than 100 full and part-time positions available. On-site interviews will be conducted for administration, housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, security and dining services positions. Interviews will also be conducted for management positions in independent living and health services. …
Quest CE Offers FINRA “Annual Compliance Reminders for Registered Representative …
MILWAUKEE – June 7, 2011 – Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is proud to announce the addition of a new course to their Firm Element Course Catalog titled, “Annual Compliance Reminders for Registered Representatives – Vol. 1.” This course is available for 2011 Firm Element Programs.
Scenarios throughout the course, adapted from actual disciplinary actions, remind registered representatives of their compliance obligations.…
Philadelphia Non-Custodial Parent Program Reaches $10 Million Milestone
DEARBORN, MI – June 7, 2011 — The Philadelphia Non-Custodial Parent (NCP) program, operated in partnership between the Pennsylvania Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, Philadelphia Family Court Networking for Jobs program and Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI), recently reached the prestigious $10 million milestone in child support wage attachment collections. Through the collective NCP program, EDSI provides employment services to low income, non-custodial parents, which has resulted in job placements…
Kazawest announces the addition of a premium North Vancouver property to its Str …
Vancouver, BC, June 7, 2011
Kazawest Services Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a residential development, in the North Vancouver Lynn Valley district, to its strata management portfolio.
Through its integrated real estate services, strength in customer service and deep knowledge of building operations, Kazawest is leading the property management sector in British Columbia.
“We are pleased the strata council for this property has chosen Kazawest’s property management services,” states…
SGS holds Workshop on Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules
SGS is pleased to invite you to its workshop on Reliability and Durability of Solar Modules – Requirements for Quality Assurance at the Bio-Innovations-Zentrum in Dresden, Germany on June 30, 2011.
The workshop will cover a wide range of topics about solar panels, including the reliability and durability of solar panels, measurement and analysis methods to verify and safeguard the reliability and durability criteria as well as the potential for further…
Rewarded For Using Less Water
When attempting to tackle the issue of water conservation, it takes a unique approach to encourage people to cut back on their usage. In places with easy access to water, it's easy to sometimes lose track of how many gallons we waste collectively.
In Brazil, Banco Cyan may be the answer paving the way for people to really take note of their water management and get rewarded for their efforts.
Born…
goFLUENT offers New York Times Videos and Harvard Business Review Articles on th …
goFLUENT, a leading provider of distance Business English training, has signed an agreement with the New York Times News Syndicate (NYTNS) to have the rights to use NYTNS videos and Harvard Business Review articles as resources on its e-learning platform.
Commenting on the agreement with New York Times News Syndicate, which was signed last March and is now well in operation, Christophe Ferrandou, goFLUENT’s CEO, said: “We’re delighted to…
Metaphrasis Announces Partnership with Resurrection Health Care
With An Eye on Positive Patient Outcomes, Resurrection Health Care Will Utilize Metaphrasis for Medical Interpreting Services.
Chicago, IL – June 07, 2011 -- Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions (Metaphrasis), a leading Chicago-based language services company, and Resurrection Health Care (RHC), announced a new partnership to provide medical interpreting services for seven Resurrection Health Care hospitals, including Resurrection Medical Center (RMC).
As part of their commitment to a new Language Assistance Services…
LA school teachers agree to salary cut to save jobs, EducationCrossing finds 10, …
Pasadena, CA, June 7, 2011 – School teachers in the Los Angeles United School District avoided the possibility of mass layoffs by agreeing to a salary cut.
The salary reduction will go in effect this new school year and is for one year only. The vote by the United Teachers Los Angeles, the teachers union, took place last Thursday and Friday. There were 20,429 union members who voted in favor…
Cadrenet: The Premier Technology Solution provider in NYC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Staten Island, New York, June 6, 2011: CadreNet is one of the most reputed technology solution provider in New York City. They have a large number of satisfied clients, whom they have delivered great technology consulting solutions. They have a wide array of technology consulting solutions for their clients. Whatever be the computer support requirement CadreNet has the specialized services to meet the requirements. When talking about their…
‘Green Trading’ arrives in the Middle East AGT opens the region’s first carbon t …
Trading of the world’s fastest growing commodity is now available in the region for the first time, with London-based carbon trading organisation, Advanced Global Trading (AGT), launching operations to directly service the Middle East.
AGT today opened its regional headquarters in Dubai, with its traders attempting to convince increasingly environmentally-conscious investors in the region to consider ethical alternatives and potentially benefit from strong returns in the process.
As of April 2010,…
Scandle® Body Candle, LLC Expands Distribution to Southeast Asia
Scandle Massage Candles & Natural Spa Products Now Available in Singapore & Malaysia.
Dallas, TX – June 6, 2011 -- Scandle®, LLC, innovators of The Shimmering Lotion Candle and manufacturers/wholesalers of all-natural body massage candles and spa products, announced today a new partnership with Triangle Universe Pte Ltd as the exclusive distributor of Scandle® Body Candles and complementary beauty products in Singapore and Malaysia.
Since Scandle's inception in 2005, the company's unique…
Mauritius firm to develop land in Mozambique
Mauritius-based, British American Investment Co. (Mtius) Ltd, is contemplating to use several thousand hectares of land in Mozambique for one of the largest food security and renewable energy exercises of its kind undertaken by a local company.
With soaring costs and dependency on fossil fuels and looming food security concerns, the business group estimates that large-scale production of food crops and green energy initiatives could result in significant savings every year.
This…
World Class Medical Billing Services At An Affordable Price by Medisweans
Medisweans is the Medical Billing Department of Sweans Technologies Inc. Located in DE USA this global IT/ITES Company has offices in UK and India, to mark a global presence and cost effective production by saving time, having offices located around the world. India is the hub of commercial activity due to the aptitude of most working force to communicate and write in English. It is also a market that is…
Brunelengraving.co.uk provides high quality Brass Engraving Plaques
Clevedon, North Somerset, UK, June 7, 2011 – Based in the UK, Brunelengraving.co.uk announces that it provides high quality brass graving plaques. Started in 1989, this privately owned company is run by a highly experienced team and expert personnel. They provide a wide range of products including Brass Engraving Plaques, Office Signs, Memorial Plaque, Wall Plaques and more. To design and manufacture these products, the company makes use of…
