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Government Set To Create More Job Opportunities For Umbrella Company Contractors …
Umbrella Company Tarpon, a company specialising in contractor tax efficiency, are encouraged by the recent report in the Independent that suggests the government is set to create more opportunities for contractors working through an (http://www.tarpon-uk.com/) umbrella company. The proposals are believed to have been put forward at a meeting between the Chancellor, the Confederation of British Industry, and Infrastructure UK.
The report clearly states that the Chancellor, George Osborne, is…
CRM Software requires a pre-existing CRM culture to achieve the best results, sa …
Organisations that fail to recognise the value of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) culture are destined to have CRM Software implementations fail, says leading Sage Business Partner, DMC Software.
CRM is an approach to business which involves capturing and managing detailed customer information in order to understand customer needs and to shape the products and services offered to increase customer satisfaction. However, CRM solutions, such as Sage CRM and Microsoft Dynamics…
Unlocking Barriers To Business Growth Could Make The UK Economy £9 Billion Riche …
As much as £9 billion pounds could be added to the British economy if SMEs that aspire to grow were able to do so. Key barriers to growth, which need to be overcome, include economic uncertainly, regulation and market demand.
Based on research that shows that 74% of SME employers aspire to grow over a three year period , new insights show that if all of these aspiring…
Unaudited financial results - Performance Highlights
AKZO NOBEL INDIA LIMITED (Q2 FY 2011-12 as compared to Q2 FY 2010-11)
Total income for the quarter is 3015 million rupees as compared to a total income of 2393 million rupees; a QoQ growth of 26%
Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter is 323 million rupees as compared to a PBT of 449 million rupees; a QoQ decline of 28%
Profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter is 263 million…
Kodak Supports PODi’s 2012 AppForum Digital Printing Conference as a Gold Sponso …
Rochester, NY — November 15, 2011 — PODi, the Digital Printing Initiative, has announced that top industry innovator Kodak will be a Gold Sponsor at the AppForum, the industry’s leading international digital printing conference, http://www.AppForum.org, January 23 – 25, 2012 at Tropicana Las Vegas. PODi also welcomes HP and CGS as Silver Sponsors along with Convertible Solutions and Page Technology as AppForum Bronze Sponsors.
"Kodak is pleased to be a Gold…
Sheikh Abdullah Zainal Alireza, Minister of Commerce & Industry
Sheikh Abdullah Zainal Alireza, Minister of Commerce & Industry is confirmed to give a Keynote Address at Saudi Innovation, Diversification & Investment (SIDI) Forum & Exhibition 2012. Taking place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 25-28 March 2012. The event will focus on ‘industry led job creation’, the role of the private sector and the incentives and opportunities being implemented by the Government and stakeholders.
"The time has…
ACCESS Development Services Announces the 8th Microfinance India Summit ‘Microfi …
ACCESS Development Services announced their 8th Microfinance India Summit on “Bridging the Hiatus, Building Trust”, in New Delhi today. The Summit, which is a two day event, will be held at The Ashok Hotel, on the 12th and 13th December 2011.
The Microfinance India Summit 2011 is a global event, which captures current debates, issues and challenges that a growing microfinance sector in India faces as it strives to reach the…
Navigating a Successful Entry in Residential Lighting and Building Automation Wi …
West Technology Research Solutions reports define market risk to entrants in residential lighting and energy harvesting building automation applications.
Mountain View, CA, November 15, 2011 -- WTRS releases two intellectual property reports covering technologies in the wireless sensor network area: EnOcean technology developed for building automation use and the application of wireless sensor networks to residential lighting applications.“There is renewed interest in building automation and residential lighting applications, particularly where it…
Greenbaum Rowe Partner Moderates Panel on Global Women’s Issues
Raymond M. Brown moderated a panel on global women’s issues at the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Association of Women Judges in Newark, New Jersey.
Woodbridge, NJ, November 15, 2011 -- Raymond M. Brown, chair of the White Collar Defense & Corporate and International Human Rights Compliance Group (IHRC) at the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, moderated a panel, Conversation with Leaders of Global Women’s Issues,…
Secrets of Traders LLC® announces Trading Advantage’sTM FREE November Webinar
Chicago, IL, November 14, 2011: Secrets of Traders LLC® is pleased to announce Trading Advantage’sTM FREE Webinar - Futures Trading 102 A Beginners Strategy. Get the “Home Field Trading Advantage” by attending this Free, Informative Webinar on How to Trade Futures!
Free and Informative Webinar - Futures Trading 102 ABeginners Strategy is designed to help new futures traders learn from the professional traders at Trading Advantage how to…
Service franchises most popular in pre-entry education program
Service franchises are the most popular type of franchise, followed by Retail (food) according to statistics from a free online pre-entry franchise education program, which has just registered its 2000th participant.
The pre-entry franchise education program, developed by Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence and funded by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, was launched July 1, 2010.
Seven months ago the Centre started asking what type of franchise participants were interested…
eToro Launches Mobile HTML 5 App for Social Trading On the Go
LONDON, November 15th , 2011– eToro, the world’s largest investment network, announced today the launch of a rich mobile web application giving traders the freedom and flexibility to trade currencies, commodities and indices 'on the go' and to participate in social trading on the move. The Mobile Trading application is based on HTML5 that runs the eToro OpenBook™ social trading platform and its award winning CopyTrader™ functionality and supports IOS…
Financials Expert Shows How to Use Tracing Factor Automation in Cost Allocation …
Financials Expert Shows How to Use Tracing Factor Automation in Cost Allocation to Achieve Efficient and Faster Month-End Closing.
Dedham, Massachusetts – November 14, 2011
SAPexperts posted a new article, “Use Tracing Factor Automation in Cost Allocation to Achieve Efficient and Faster Month-End Closing,” to its Financials Expert knowledgebase.
This article explains how to use tracing factor automation to reduce the amount of time necessary for cost allocation. This is an increasingly important…
BusinessObjects Expert Claims End Users May Find it Easier to Steer Crystal Repo …
BusinessObjects Expert Claims End Users May Find it Easier to Steer Crystal Reports for Enterprise.
Dedham, MA – BusinessObjects Expert posted a new tutorial to its online knowledgebase, called “End Users May Find it Easier to Steer Crystal Reports for Enterprise”.
This article focuses on the helpful changes in Crystal Reports for Enterprise. Crystal Reports has a new “tabbed” appearance for better usability. The layout is designed to be much more user…
Total Mortgage Receives Approval to Originate Residential Mortgage Loans in Ohio
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today that it is registered with the state of Ohio’s Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions, under the Mortgage Broker Act Mortgage Banker Exemption, and is now entitled to broker residential mortgage loans as a Freddie Mac seller/servicer, Fannie Mae seller/servicer, VA non-supervised automatic lender, and FHA non-supervised mortgagee. Total Mortgage can now originate residential mortgage loans in…
Robert Sherwood’s Basic Guide for Business Finances Shares “How To” Wisdom. …
Robert Sherwood’s Basic Guide for Business Finances Shares “How To” Wisdom. Tips Gathered from CPA’s & SBA Leaders Will Help Bypass Some ‘Hard Knocks’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Robert Sherwood, former Silicon Valley board member and Entrepreneur of the Year, after researching the financial strategies of more than 50 successful small to medium size businesses, has compiled his findings into a quick read, highly valued and helpful digital book, entitled the…
EDGEMERE HONORS VOLUNTEER FROM THE NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
Margaret Anne Cullum is spending her retirement sharing her love of art with others by volunteering as a docent at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Because of this selfless devotion, Edgemere senior living community is recognizing Cullum as the third recipient of the 2011 Edgemere Salute to Seniors Award. Colleen Borsh, Manager of School and Family Programs for the Nasher Sculpture Center, nominated Cullum for the honor.
“Margaret Anne has been…
MyBinding.com Hires Gonzaga University Graduate John Killeen as a New Fastback S …
MyBinding.com, a rapidly growing Inc. 5000 company, adds a new sales representative to their expanding roster of employees
HILLSBORO, OR, OCTOBER 25, 2011 – MyBinding.com, one of the nation's leading Internet retailers of document finishing equipment and supplies, has hired two new sales representatives to serve the greater Seattle, Washington area. One of the new employees is John Killeen, a 2010 graduate of Gonzaga University, who will be serving as a…
SAPinsider Publishes New Primer on the SAP OEM Partner Program
SAPinsider Publishes New Primer on the SAP OEM Partner Program
DEDHAM, Mass., November 14, 2011 — SAPinsider magazine announces that a new primer, which focuses on the benefits and opportunities of the SAP OEM Partner Program, is now available in its October-December 2011 issue.
SAP is on a mission to bring its core technology platforms to an even broader set of end users and to see these platforms used to…
Profit Confidential, the popular stock market and economic e-letter, says today …
Profit Confidential, the popular stock market and economic e-letter, says today that Europe’s request for financial aid from China instead of the U.S. is proof that the balance of world economic power is shifting from the West to the East.
According to Profit Confidential, “Only 10 years ago, if a European country were to get into financial trouble, the first ‘help’ phone call would have gone to the West, to America,…
Fear of Failure Prevents UK Workers Starting Up
Fear of failure prevents UK workers starting up - London, UK, November 14, 2011
New services http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/newservices launch to help entrepreneurs
Mark Prisk launches new Business Link services to support entrepreneurialism and business growth http://www.improve.businesslink.gov.uk/
A quarter of the working population believes there are good opportunies to start up new businesses where they live[i], but a fear of failure could prevent one in three workers from starting up on their own[ii]. New…
Vasseti Eyes Two More Firms By Year-end
Vasseti Eyes Two More Firms By Year-end
Systematic search for acquisition candidates for further expansion and diversification – Companies from aviation and bus manufacturing industry targeted – 51% stake in large supplier of IT and communication infrastructure – Continuous growth strategy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 – Vasseti Bhd is on the lookout to acquire one or two companies in the South-Asian region by year-end, to diversify existing portfolios and further…
For the second time this year a cyclist has been killed on the streets of Toront …
A memorial of candles and flowers can be seen at Dundas Street near Sterling Road in Toronto, where a 38-year-old pregnant cyclist was struck and killed on the westbound lanes of Dundas Street. The female cyclist was knocked under the vehicle and trapped under the back tires. It is the second time this year that a cyclist has been killed on Toronto streets. This incident is on the heels of…
AkzoNobel offers Formula 1™ traineeship at the Brazil Grand Prix
AkzoNobel, the world’s largest coatings company, is offering an incredible opportunity to Formula 1™, color and innovation lovers all around the world – the chance to apply for a one day traineeship at the Brazil Grand Prix in São Paolo. To apply to the traineeship, the company is encouraging people to upload videos explaining why they should be selected to the AkzoNobel Facebook page.
Earlier this year, AkzoNobel became a…
Global PET Food Market by Type, Animal , Geography Trends & Outlook 2011 – 2016 …
Global PET Food Market by Type, Animal , Geography Trends & Outlook 2011 – 2016
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/global-pet-food-and-care-products-market-147.html
The global pet food industry is growing at a steady rate and is expected to be among the fastest-growing food industry segments. Smaller families, growing incomes as well as the changing consumer perception regarding pet health are expected to drive this market in the near future. The global market was…
Ken Kindt & Jack Warner Introduce New Signworld Owner in Westminster, CO
Laguna Hills, CA – November 9, 2011 - Ken Kindt, President and Founder of Signworld, and Jack Werner, Vice President of Signworld, would like to recognize and congratulate Michael and Stacey Wilson, owners of Reflections Signs & Graphics, a new Signworld location in Westminster, CO.
“We are proud to announce a new Signworld location in Westminster, CO. In the recent past we had been planning to open new…
Survey: 60% Companies in Brazil to Increase Investments in Market Intelligence P …
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases results from its 2011 Global Market Intelligence Survey, showing that companies in Brazil appear to be recognizing positive returns from their investments in market intelligence, as there is a growing demand for timely and strategic Intelligence in the country. The research shows that about 90% companies in Brazil now agree that they have benefited from market intelligence,…
Gallus Group chooses bubbles & beyond as preferred provider of printing roll cle …
- Printing roll cleansing agent line enpurex® and surfiMAX cleaning sponges to be distributed with new printers by Gallus Group -
Leipzig, Germany, November 14, 2011 – bubbles & beyond, a technology company focusing on customized intelligent fluids®, today announced that the company was chosen as the preferred provider for printing roll cleansing solutions by Gallus Group, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Gallus Group will recommend and distribute selected products of bubbles &…
Increase productivity and reduce downtime with metectSil™ silicone rubber seals …
A new silicone product is available designed to increase productivity in manufacturing. metectSil™, used for silicone rubber gaskets and seals, will detect contamination on production lines.
There is a widespread, global concern about the risk of silicone particles from machinery contaminating production lines.
This concern is prominent in manufacturing - particularly industries associated with food, drink and pharmaceuticals.
In response this, owing to production after such contamination, Silicone Engineering has developed metectSil™.
With metectSil™…
Wildnet Complaints Management Software Beta Version Launched
Wildnet Technologies Complaints Management Software has been launched in its Beta version with a final customer release version expected to be available in a few months. The complaints software (also called Wildnet Complaints Application) is expected to help customers easily manage online complaints through a single interface.
23.10.2011: Wildnet Technologies, a leading internet marketing and search management company based in Noida, India announced the launch of Wildnet Complaints Application in…
Servcorp Philippines Shows How A Virtual Office Can Produce Globally Competitive …
(PRWEB) November 14, 2011 - Manila, is home of commerce to almost every business entity in the Philippines from budding businesses to multinational companies. Many starting companies do not have the office space necessary to impress potential business partners. This is because of the excessive overhead costs associated with impressive office spaces. A virtual office is the solution to this problem, as it presents additional benefits to the image…
Investors Descend on Brazilian Investment Opportunities
Obelisk International News, Marbella, Spain, November 14, 2011. Brazil has become a magnet for foreign investors in search of opportunities for investment. And the good news is that with its buoyant economy and booming consumer spending, Brazilian investments are here to stay.
In their latest report on Brazil, Ernst & Young take a look at Brazil’s economy, politics and demographics. Based on these factors, ‘Viewpoint, Brazil in Focus’ predicts that the…
MarketsandMarkets: Global Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market by 2016
MarketsandMarkets: Global Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market will reach $14.6 Billion with annual installations of 0.14 Million Blades by 2016
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/rotor-blade-market-286.html
According to a new market research report, “Global Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market by Testing, Material, Blade Size, Regulations & Outlook (2011 – 2016)” published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), global wind turbine rotor blade market will grow from estimated $7.7 billion in 2011 to $14.6…
Biobutanol Acquisition: Eastman Acquires TetraVitae Bioscience
Biobutanol is an attractive bioproduct and a second generation biofuel. Last week, Eastman Chemical Company acquired TetraVitae Biosciences, a leading developer of biobutanol.
Columbia, SC, November 14, 2011 -- Last week, Eastman Renewable Materials, LLC a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company quietly announced acquisition of TetraVitae Biosciences, Inc and its assets. TetraVitae is a developer of biobutanol and bioacetone. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We at Biobutanol.com see this acquisition…
Technology Company Releases Business Coaching Software to Help Small Business Le …
Sobesoft's new small business lending program empowers small business lenders to put clients on small business coaching software program.
Dallas, TX, November 13, 2011 - Sobesoft is pleased to announce the launch of the Small Business Lender Protection Program. The program empowers small business lenders to put clients on a rigorous business coaching and business skill building program. Currently, small business lending do most of their work before the loan…
Tom Riquier, CFP®, CLU Attends the Retirement Income Symposium
Thomas T. Riquier, CFP®, CLU, President of The Retirement Financial Center in Danvers, recently attended the 4th Annual Retirement Income Symposium in Boston.
This intensive 2-day conference featured discussions by leading industry experts about potential strategies to optimize retirement income planning. The topics covered were especially relevant as the first wave of baby boomers are reaching retirement age while our nation is recovering from financial instability. Speakers discussed issues ranging…
Case Management. The Flexibility that Businesses Need
Dynamic Case Management (DCM) makes it possible to manage cases as a whole and affects a major part of administrative activities in all entities
Woburn (Boston), MA, November 11, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, has released the new version 4.2., that among other new features, provides the focus and the necessary functions to make from your BPM Suite, the most complete and straightforward…
AAA Advises Investors to keep an open mind to Alternatives
Boston, MA, USA, November 12, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) says it is worth considering investing in the classic car market as it is one of the most lucrative options in the alternative investment sphere.
AAA is keen to promote even the most unusual of alternative investments at a time when traditional investments are looking increasingly risky and stocks and shares no longer necessarily offer the best returns.
AAA’s call for…
‘CapitalVia Global Research Limited’ declared as Winners: Red Herring’s Top 100 …
19th October 2011, Hongkong, China: CapitalVia Global Research Limited the leading Financial Research firm of India and Singapore was chosen as the Winner of the Red Herring’s Top 100 Asia award - A very prestigious award for innovative and creative excellence in business. An organization has to deliver 100% quality to its clients for bagging such a high esteemed award and CapitalVia has it all. Yet again CapitalVia has…
FRA claims expert comments reflect its views on forestry investment
An investment expert’s predictions about forestry and farmland investment reflects opinions held by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), the research and analysis consultancy has claimed.
Bainbridge Island, WA, November 12, 2011 - An investment expert’s predictions about forestry and farmland investment reflects opinions held by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), the research and analysis consultancy has claimed.
Jeremy Grantham, who is considered to be a leading investor at GMO Asset Management, has predicted that…
Ashberry Water Conditioning Named to “Fast 50” Growth Company List for Fourth Co …
TAMPA, Fla. – (Nov. 11, 2011) – For the fourth straight year, Ashberry Water Conditioning (http://www.ashberrywater.com), a full service water treatment company, has been named one of the top 50 growth companies in the Tampa Bay area by Tampa Bay Business Journal, ranked this year as #45.
“Despite a difficult economy, Ashberry Water Conditioning has consistently grown by following our strategic decision to focus on commercial water treatment services,” says Tracy…
LOVEFiLM’S Calver headlines VCT and EIS Investor Forum 2011
Government changes to the Venture Capital Trust and Enterprise Investment Scheme that have enhanced opportunities for private investors will take centre-stage at this year’s VCT and EIS Investor Forum in London later this month.
Hundreds of private investors will converge with representatives of the VCT and EIS fund management community on Wednesday, 23rd November for what is now a key event in the UK investment calendar.
Simon Calver, CEO of LOVEFILM, will…
Helsinki Motor Show
Celebrated as biggest automobile event in the entire Scandinavian belt, the Helsinki Motor Show gears-up the entire range of automobile industry for 4 absolutely action-packed days. Cars, SUV’s, business, fun…all come together to make this event a must-attend in its category. And with a mounting popularity with each passing edition, this event is definitely not to be missed!
The Mecca for the car and automobile industry in Finland, the…
US Capital Partners Serves as Sole Arranger of $8 Million Credit Facility for Co …
US Capital Partners has arranged $8 million in financing for a leading medical artificial joint implant manufacturer
San Francisco, CA, November 11, 2011 -- US Capital Partners, LLC (“USCP”) has secured an $8 million credit facility, comprising a revolving line of credit and term loans, for Consensus Orthopedics, Inc. (“Consensus”), headquartered in El Dorado Hills, CA. US Capital Partners is a private investment bank, direct lender, co-lender, and lead financial arranger…
Bill Ringle Interviews Elizabeth Jeffries on My Quest for the Best
Philadelphia, PA - Business growth strategist Bill Ringle interviewed Elizabeth Jeffries for "My Quest for the Best." In this interview series, Ringle speaks with thought and business leaders about their strategies for impacting and influencing significant target audiences, innovative business leadership, breakthrough moments in their career, and the golden nuggets of wisdom they've gained along the way.
Elizabeth Jeffries has been challenging, encouraging, and coaching executives and high potential managers…
Bill Ringle Interviews Jim Cathcart on My Quest for the Best
Philadelphia, PA - Business growth strategist Bill Ringle interviewed Jim Cathcart for "My Quest for the Best." In this interview series, Ringle speaks with thought and business leaders about their strategies for impacting and influencing significant target audiences, innovative business leadership, breakthrough moments in their career, and the golden nuggets of wisdom they've gained along the way.
With over 34 years of professional speaking around the world to his name,…
YAMAHA HONORS SMU MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTNERSHIP A …
BUENA PARK, Calif. – Celebrating a significant partnership in the Company’s US history, Yamaha Corporation of America presented a 50th Anniversary Year Partnership Award to Southern Methodist University in a ceremony in Caruth Auditorium on September 23. José Bowen, Dean of the Meadows School of the Arts, and Sam Holland, Director of the Division of Music, accepted the award on behalf of SMU.
“This award is only given to a…
Apriso Reports Revenue and Business Activity through Third Quarter
62 percent year-to-date revenue growth driven by multi-industry growth strategy and diverse manufacturing operations and supply chain product breadth
LONG BEACH, CA – November 10, 2011 – Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions, today announced continued strong revenue growth in the third quarter of 2011. Year-to-date revenue through three quarters grew by 62 percent on a year-over-year basis. Third quarter software revenues grew by 44% on a year-over-year…
Quality Content is King
Content is king” has been for years the mantra for getting rankings in Google and other search engines. For many SEO consultants, it was the cornerstone of their whole SEO campaign. The belief is that the more content a website has, brighter the chances of ranking high in search engine results. Another spinoff of this theory was that companies not only started putting up large number of pages on their…
Middle East Market For IT Security Software Expected To Grow At CAGR Of Over 34% …
Regional Cyber Crime Surge Sparks Interest In Enhanced IT Security Measures
With cyber crime increasingly raising its ugly head around the region, there is a growing need being expressed across the security community for greater awareness about the threat as well as for more stringent measures to control this dangerous trend.
Countering cyber crime and the growing demand for enhanced cyber security measures is expected to be one of the areas of…
