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AkzoNobel’s entry into the wood coatings market in India
New Delhi: November 09, 2011
AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paints and coatings’ company, today announced the launch of their wood care solutions in India. The launch of this product line in India is expected to further strengthen AkzoNobel’s leadership in the wood care segment, globally.
In India, the new wood coatings range will be launched as part of the ‘Dulux’ brand portfolio. As a brand, ‘Dulux’ stands for innovation and quality…
Survey: North America Companies Set to Increase Competitive Intelligence Budgets …
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases results from its 2011 Global Market Intelligence Survey, which show that nearly 70% of North American companies intend to increase their investments in competitive intelligence (also known as market intelligence) in 2012-2013.
As a program, market intelligence collects information about market players and strategically relevant topics and processes it into insights that support decision-making. It helps organizations understand…
China Defines Software Products Eligible for VAT Refunds; Plans To Introduce VAT …
China's Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued a circular detailing Value Added Tax (VAT) incentives for software products and clarified certain implementation issues. Circular 100 which was released on October 13, 2011, will be effective from January 1, 2011 retrospectively.
According to an earlier notice (Circular 25) issued by the government, VAT can be charged at the full rate of 17 percent by general taxpayers…
Forest Owned by Brewery Wins FSC Re-certification
The forest land owned by Asahi Breweries in Japan has once again retained its Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, reported Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
Bainbridge Island, WA, November 10, 2011 - The forest land owned by Asahi Breweries in Japan has once again retained its Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, reported Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
FRA, a research and analysis consultancy that promotes sustainable approaches to forestry and forestry investments, has welcomed…
Confused.com research reveals the decline of the driving test
Confused.com has unveiled that 13 per cent of people know someone who is driving on roads without a driving licence, identifying a menace on today's roads, the driver that hasn't taken their driving test.
The research shows that there has been a dramatic fall in the number of people learning to drive in a short time period as a result of huge rises in the cost of motoring. According to figures…
Calne Castor Company Gets 300mph Rocket Car Rolling
Over the last eight years, British couple, Carolynne Campbell (no relation to Donald) and David Knight have designed and built a rocket powered car in their back garden. Named Laffin Gas, it is ten times as powerful as a formula one racing car and can currently reach speeds of over 300mph. However, had it not been for Calne based company BIL, the rocket car may never have even made it…
Ian Johnson, China Expert and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Joins China Speakers Agency
Ian Johnson China expert and Pulitzer Prize winner, joins China Speakers Agency, the international speakers bureau with a China focus.
Central, Hong Kong, November 09, 2011 -- Ian Johnson China expert and Pulitzer Prize winner, joins China Speakers Agency, the international speakers bureau with a China focus.
Ian Johnson
Ian Johnson first went to China in 1984 and has lived there off and on for a dozen years. He was bureau chief for the Wall…
Waste King reports a 78 per cent rise in revenue
The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has reported that – for the last two quarters in succession – its revenue has risen by 78 per cent compared with the same periods last year.
Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, commented: “This consistent increase is a result of the systems that we follow. In addition, our customers – many of them as a result of previous experience of ours…
MarketsandMarkets: Solid State and Other Energy Efficient Lighting Systems, Appl …
MarketsandMarkets: Solid State and Other Energy Efficient Lighting Systems, Application Market worth US$53.5 Billion by 2015
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/emerging-lighting-technologies-and-global-market-120.html
According to a new market research report, “Solid State and Other Energy Efficient Lighting Systems, Application and Market Trends (2010 – 2015)” published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total global solid state and other energy efficient lighting systems market is expected to be worth US$53.5 billion by 2015;…
THE STAYTON AT MUSEUM WAY HONORS VOLUNTEER FROM THE MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WO …
Out of her love of the arts, Shirley Reid has been serving as a docent at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth since they opened their new building in 2002. Because of this selfless act, The Stayton at Museum Way senior living community is recognizing Shirley Reid as the third recipient of the 2011 Stayton Salute to Seniors Award. Leslie Murrell, assistant curator of education for the Modern…
Bridgespan Monograph Says Ineffective Donor-Grantee Collaboration Undermines Phi …
Offers guide for nonprofit leaders, boards, donors to make philanthropy more effective
BOSTON, MA–November 4, 2011–In a paper unveiled at this year’s Independent Sector conference, “The Donor-Grantee Trap,” (www.bridgespan.org/the-donor-grantee-trap.aspx) authors Thomas Tierney and Richard Steele illustrate how ineffective collaboration between donors and their grantees prevent philanthropy from achieving its potential. Positioned as a guide for nonprofit leaders, their boards and donors, the paper is based on Tierney’s book with Joel Fleishman,…
AAA Reports On Polish Property Boom
The Polish property market is hotting up in response to investors looking for alternative places to put their cash, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Boston, MA, November 07, 2011 - The Polish property market is hotting up in response to investors looking for alternative places to put their cash, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
According to a recent report in the Financial Times, a new focus has been drawn to the real…
Greece: Citizens View Corruption as a Normal Way of Getting Things Done
"There are a number of ambivalences characterising perceptions of corruption in Greece", PD Dr. Giannakopoulos (University Konstanz/Germany) reports. He found in his EU-research-project "Crime and Culture": "There are strong beliefs about corruption being highly widespread and diffused in the social fabric, because:
- Corruption should indeed be considered as a dominant social attitude and acceptable behaviour, or even as one of the main evils in modern Greek society (social disease);
- General…
Aranca Launches Global Analyst Survey 2011
Aranca, a leading global provider of end-to-end investment research, business research, valuation services and intellectual property research, has launched a Global Analyst Survey exclusively open to professionals in leading financial institutions around the world.
This by-invite only survey aims to capture insights and reflect the current perception of markets, asset classes and equities from analysts across geographies. It also hopes to present the emerging view on how markets are likely to…
Survey: 50% Companies in the UK Intend to Increase Their Market Intelligence Bud …
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases results from its 2011 Global Market Intelligence Survey, which show that market intelligence is firmly established in the United Kingdom (UK). As many as 85% of the companies surveyed reported having a systematic market intelligence program in place, as compared to the global average of 76%. Almost all the respondents said that they have benefited from their…
Essex Coaching Firm Honored at London Business Gala
East London Chamber of Commerce & Docklands Business Club Recognises inemmo Business Coaching & ISO Consulting
East Wintergarden, London, UK- November 7, 2011 – World-class business coaching firm inemmo Business Coaching &Consulting was recently selected by East London Chamber of Commerce & Docklands Business Club as Highly Commended Finalists in the Customer Focus category. Joy Maitland, founder of inemmo Business Coaching & Consulting, received the award during the 2011 Docklands Business…
TargetGov Offers Veterans’ Day Special Teleconference
National Teleconference for Veteran Business Opportunities
In honor of upcoming Veterans’ Day, TargetGov is hosting its fifth annual national teleconference, “Veterans Business Opportunities” will be offered at no cost to any veteran or anyone who works for a veteran-owned company located anywhere in the United States. The teleconference will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011, for one hour, at 10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, 12:00 noon CST, and 1:00…
Hypo Venture Capital Zurich Headlines: Swiss banks believed to house Greek taxes
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou believes many of the billions that have been withheld from the Greek taxman are lying in Switzerland. This, however, is largely the fault of Athens, according to Swiss-Greek economist Spyridon Arvanitis. Ultimately, the only people who know how much untaxed Greek money is in Switzerland are the banks. “I’ve heard every amount possible – even up to the sum of the Greek debt,”…
Kingpin-seo Announce Redesign of Their SEO Agency Website
November 2011 - After undertaking extensive research into the latest website usability studies, market trends, and overall user experience, Kingpin-SEO made the decision to totally revise their website. As a search engine optimisation agency, that offers website design and redesign services they understand what a website needs in order to achieve the best possible results and they sought to put that knowledge into action for their own website.
Mike Gracia, the…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 31, 2011 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today …
"Maintaining auto insurance profitability and proactively managing our investment portfolio enabled us to overcome an increase of $691 million in catastrophe losses from the third quarter of 2010 and still earn a profit," said Thomas J. Wilson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Allstate Corporation. "Progress was made in improving auto insurance profitability in New York and Florida and raising underlying returns in homeowners insurance. A small decline…
10 Things to Consider Before You Invest in Residential Property
The latest residential index from the Investment Property Databank (IPD) shows that a residential property investment provides returns that regularly out-perform other asset classes. With solid investment opportunities for private investors in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) available, how do you ensure you get the best from your asset?
Here are our top tips for a sound investment:
The Do’s
1) Research, research, research
Know the area you are buying into. Regeneration…
Scandinavian Countries leading in Online Sector
In its latest “Scandinavia B2C E-Commerce Report 2011” Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com provides a comprehensive analysis of B2C E-Commerce in Scandinavia. In addition to revenues and competitors, the report also covers internet users and online customers. Included in the survey are Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.
Internet penetration is very high in Scandinavia compared to the EU average, the same goes for the percentage of online customers. The most…
Sweden leading in Internet Use
The latest “Sweden B2C E-Commerce Report 2011” compiled by market research firm yStats.com provides information about B2C E-Commerce in Sweden. Aside from internet use and online purchases, also revenues and competitors are analyzed.
Sweden is one of the leading countries worldwide when it comes to internet use. Despite the high rate of internet penetration, there is still further potential for growth.
Online purchases very popular with Swedes
In 2010, as…
ECOVIS Primeko Audit: New Ecovis Partner Firm in the Republic of Macedonia
Berlin, 4. November 2011 – Ecovis is now represented again in the Republic of Macedonia with a strong partner in the field of audit, accounting and tax services. The leading consulting firm for small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany has a worldwide network of partner offices in more than 60 countries. Ecovis clients conducting international business can thus call upon the country-specific expertise of all network partners.
ECOVIS Pimeko Audit…
Matrix Comsec Announces Integration of CHAR with its range of Hospitality IP-PBX …
Matrix Comsec enhanced its presence with the integration of CHAR middleware with its range of hospitality IP-PBXs. With this integration, Matrix backs its commitment to European hoteliers offering the flexibility to use preferred customized hotel PMS through CHAR middleware software with Matrix IP-PBXs.
Matrix Hospitality Solution
Matrix ETERNITY is a feature rich IP-PBX designed to meet the diverse communication needs of hospitality industry. It incorporates specialized hospitality module, third-party PMS and…
FRA reports on 'forests for food' claims
Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has reported on claims from the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) that the world's forests can play a vital role in feeding those living in developing countries.
Bainbridge Island, WA, November 04, 2011 - Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has reported on claims from the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) that the world's forests can play a vital role in feeding those living in developing countries.
Although forests undoubtedly…
IFX ENTERPRISES HOLDS STRATEGIC FRANCHISE SUMMIT
San Diego, CA (November 3, 2011) – The leading strategic consulting firm for franchise organizations and suppliers servicing the franchise channel, IFX Enterprises will hold a Strategic Franchise Summit, November 30 – December 2, 2011. IFX and its CEO, Dan Martin, CFE, will provide strategies on how to maximize franchise development and operations learned over 20 years of experience.
IFX’s Strategic Franchise Summit will offer franchise organizations and executives…
New Horse Safe Website Helps Horse Owners Understand How to Use Electric Fences
Website Provides Horse Breeders, Horse Trainers with Resources for Selecting Electric Fence Products and Fence Charger Instructional Guides
STREETSBORO, OHIO (November 3, 2011) – Horse Safe, a website geared toward horse owners and horse trainers interested in selecting, installing and maintaining electric fences, launched recently. This robust, online equine resource provides owners of horses, ponies and colts with information for the selection and installation of electric fence energizers and equipment.
“Horse…
SABIC and Chongqing Government Sign Memorandum of Understanding To Build Enginee …
SABIC’s Third Chinese Manufacturing Investment Announcement in 2011
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 3, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, Chongqing Xiyong Micro-electronics Industrial Park, and the Chongqing Economic and Informatization Commission announced a memorandum of understanding where SABIC would establish an engineering thermoplastics compounding plant in Chongqing, China. The move supports the Chinese government’s 12th Five-Year Plan to expand into the country’s western region and reinforces SABIC’s commitment…
Unemployment Rate Lowers In Oklahoma City, Hound Lists Over 6,500 Job Openings
Pasadena, CA, October 24, 2011 - Oklahoma City has reported the lowest unemployment report in spite of the rise in the rise in the unemployment rate. The rise has been visible in 73 counties out of the 77 in Oklahoma City.
The unemployment rose by 0.5 percent bringing it to 5.5 percent. Jobless rate in the Tulsa metro area's rose to 6.4 percent in September, from 6.0 percent a month…
Growing Waste in South-East Europe - a Source of Business Opportunities
South-East European Conference & Exhibition “SAVE the Planet” - Waste Management, Recycling, Environment
Sofia, Bulgaria, November 03, 2011 -- Growing Waste in South-East Europe - a Source of Business Opportunities South-East European Conference & Exhibition, Waste Management, Recycling & Environment Focus Country: Austria In Partnership with: Austrian Trade Commission in Bulgaria.
28-30 March 2012, Sofia, Bulgaria
Efficient waste management in South-East Europe is a huge challenge. This undeveloped sector has a great…
Corporate Landscaping Firm Hoffman Design Group Brings Holiday Cheer
In a difficult economy, recruiting seasonal employees from the local community helps families be prepared for the holidays.
Folcroft, PA, November 03, 2011 -- Hoffman Design Group’s Holiday Display Division provides cutting edge Christmas decorating services for corporate clients throughout the Philadelphia region. From 7 to 45 foot high trees to wreaths and whimsical winter scenes, they have something for every space. But what they have to offer doesn’t stop there.
…
BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for Renewable Energy Industry
Online seminar organized by BusinessVibes will be held on 9th November at 11.00am GMT and will be dedicated to associations and companies acting in Renewable Energy Industry.
London, UK, November 02, 2011 -- BusinessVibes (http://www.businessvibes.com), the new global B2B networking platform organizes next webinar for industry professionals. The previous one, held on 26th October was focused on Paper and Packaging Industry; next online seminar organized by BusinessVibes will be held on…
India Issues New Permanent Account Number (PAN) Application Form 49AA For Foreig …
(Sunnyvale, CA)- The Income Tax Department of India recently issued a new PAN (Permanent Account Number) application form (Form No. 49AA) for foreign residents/entities.
Foreign companies involved in business transactions in India need to apply for a PAN to avoid a higher withholding tax that is applicable to non-PAN holders. An Indian payer has to deduct tax at the rate of 20% or the applicable rate, whichever is higher, from payments…
Sacramento Document Management Companies Merge
Sacramento, CA - November 1, 2011; effective today two of the Sacramento’s region’s largest document management companies announced a merger.
Softfile Document Management Solutions and Omni Mountain Document Management Services merged effective today.
The merger of Softfile and Omni Mountain create one of the largest and most capable document management companies in the Sacramento region and the State. The merger of these two companies combine the technical strengths and expertise…
Unemployment rate decreasing across the nation, EmploymentCrossing finds over 33 …
Pasadena, CA, November 2, 2011 -After addition of jobs early in the recession by the federal government, it is now also cutting them.
According to Labor Department statistics, over 49,000 jobs have been cut in the past year by the States and localities 210,000. There are nearly 30,000 lesser federal workers than there were a year ago. This includes 5,300 Postal Service jobs that were canceled last month. Even though…
Increasing consumerism to drive Vending Machine Market in India, finds Netscribe …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches a report on the Vending Machine Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Manufacturing Industry Series.
Mumbai, India – November 02, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Vending Machine Market in India 2011. Vending machine market in India is still at a nascent stage and is expected to witness dynamic growth in the near…
State-Specific HealthEdSolutions.com Resource Section Features ACLS Certificatio …
Leading Provider of ACLS Certification Releases Free Online Resources for Florida and Arizona Paramedics and EMTs
Lincoln, NE, November 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification, today released a new Florida and Arizona Health Trends Special Section to help medical professionals, nurses, first responders and other healthcare workers in these two states learn more about…
Nair & Co. to Provide International Expansion Services to Exemplary Start-Up
(Sunnyvale, CA) - Nair & Co., the leader in international business expansion services, will offer complimentary international expansion services to the “FASTech Favorite” award winner at the upcoming Dow Jones VentureWire FASTech conference.
To be held on November 8-9 in Redwood City, California, the conference brings together venture capitalists, corporate executives, and start-up CEOs to discuss the future of technology and review innovative start-ups. Nair & Co. is a gold sponsor…
PA Everyday Staffs Virtual Assistant Services to United States
Australian company PA Everyday announces the opening of another market in United States for virtual assistant services, bookkeepers and call center agents. Small to medium businesses all over the States can now hire their own virtual assistants and set up virtual offices in Cebu, Philippines.
PA Everyday has been the leading global provider of virtual assistant services for small to medium business in Australia. “PA Everyday is very excited about…
Survey: 80% Chemicals Companies Intend to Increase Investments on Market Intelli …
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases results from its 2011 Global Market Intelligence Survey, which shows that chemicals companies have room for improvement when it comes to demonstrating returns from their market intelligence activities. While the majority of the chemicals companies surveyed (70%) said that their investments in market intelligence have paid off, the level of perceived returns lag behind other industries, such…
Nair & Co. Names Manoj George as New CEO
(Sunnyvale, CA) - Nair & Co., the leader in international business expansion services, today announced Manoj George as the company’s new CEO. George takes over the role from co-founder Dr. Shan Nair who will continue to be actively involved in the company at the strategic level and will also continue to be a member of the board.
"Nair & Co has grown by more than 30% in the last 6 months.…
Connect Financial Software Solutions is Selected by Johns Hopkins Federal Credit …
Credit Union signs a multi-year agreement for Internet Banking, Mobile, Mobile Apps, extensive customization, and more.
Salt Lake City, UT, November 02, 2011 -- Connect Financial Software Solutions today announced a multi-year agreement with Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union. With more than 37,000 members and $295 million in assets, Johns Hopkins FCU selected Connect for its consumer suite of Internet Banking, and significant customization services. Connect’s online banking solution will be…
ConvergeOne Further Strengthens Team with 3 New Starters
Manchester-based ConvergeOne, the telephony, cloud and IT services specialist, has further strengthened its team with three new appointments in key positions.
Manchester, UK, November 02, 2011 -- Manchester-based ConvergeOne, the telephony, cloud and IT services specialist, has further strengthened its team with three new appointments in key positions.
Paul Nock joins as a Data Centre Consultant, Paul Day as a Technical Design Authority and Clare McKnight as Client Services Manager.
Paul Nock joins…
Forestry for People study gains support of FRA
Seattle, United States, November 01, 2011 -- An evaluation of the economic and social benefits provided by the forests of Scotland has taken place in the form of the Forestry for People project - attracting praise from Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
The research and analysis consultancy has welcomed the release of the study, which found that the forests of Scotland have huge benefits for the local environment and many uses on…
DNA Brands Announces Promotional Agreement With the NFL's Miami Dolphins
Promotional Program to Run in Conjunction With Product Offerings at Walgreens Store Locations in South Florida
Boca Raton, FL, November 01, 2011 -- DNA Brands, Inc. ("DNAX.OB"), makers of the great tasting DNA Energy Drinks® and DNA Meat Snacks, each a favorite of the action sports community and its enthusiastic followers, announced today it will begin a month-long promotional program with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL that will highlight DNA's…
Nadcap Accreditation Achieved by Offshore Group Aerospace Manufacturing in Mexic …
TUCSON, Ariz., November 2, 2011--Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) has recently conferred accreditation in the area of Chemical Processing on Horst Engineering’s Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico manufacturing facility. The company has recently added a Surface Treatment/Passivation process to its repertoire of services in order to meet the growing needs of its expanding aerospace manufacturing in Mexico client base.
In response to the company’s achievement, Scott Livingston, President and…
Pacific Timesheet Announces Enhanced Time Off and Absence Management Validation …
Las Vegas, NV — October 24, 2011 — Pacific Timesheet has announced enhanced support for its Time Off and Absence Management systems, extending its robust time off balance validation rules to prevent so-called “backdoor” time off requests and approvals.
Jim Dickerson VP of Operations explains, "A common problem in organizations with many exempt or salaried employees is a lack of employee compliance requesting time off in a timely basis." Dickerson continued,…
CIMCON Software Announces Participation in the Global Strategic Management Insti …
November 1, 2011, Boston and London. CIMCON Software, the pioneering Market Leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions for End User Computing (EUC), today announced that it is participating in the Global Strategic Management Institute’s “2011 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Summit” at the Boston Back Bay Hilton from November 1 through 3.
Designed to introduce companies to best practices and case studies, the Governance, Risk Management…
EDGEMERE HOSTS “AN OVERTURE TO OPERA”
Edgemere senior living community recently presented “An Overture to Opera” with Jonathan Pell, Artistic Director for the Dallas Opera. After enjoying wine and dessert, residents and guests got a front row seat to all the latest news and fascinating facts from the renowned Dallas Opera and its upcoming season. As a special treat, an emerging artist from the Dallas Opera performed during the event.
“We had a wonderful time learning about…
