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AkzoNobel launches Colour Futures™ 2012
• Colour Futures™ forecasts ‘Tea Dance’ as the colour of the year
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AkzoNobel, the largest paints and coatings company in the world and the maker of Dulux paints, today announced the launch of its annual patented colour study, ‘Colour Futures™’ for 2012. Colour Futures™ forecasts colour trends and insights globally. Akzonobel predicts Red as…
AAA reacts to Cogent report on alternatives
Boston, MA, USA, December 21, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) is highlighting a new report from Cogent that suggests boutique alternative investment providers are becoming increasingly in demand.
Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA, claims that fund managers are under growing pressure from customers to find them interesting, risk-averse and profitable alternative asset classes in which to invest. As a result, boutique providers are proving popular.
Cogent Research’s managing director, Antonio Ferreira,…
eGestalt listed among Top 10 Enterprise Security Companies by SiliconIndia
SANTA CLARA, CA, November 2011 – eGestalt Technologies (www.eGestalt.com), a leading provider of cloud-based, SaaS-delivered, security and IT governance, risk management and compliance solutions for SMBs to enterprises,today announced it was listed among the “Top 10 Enterprise Security” companies as voted by members of SiliconIndia, producers of the si100, a 14-year annual ranking of the top 100 technology companies founded and managed by Indians in the US. A distinguished panel comprising accomplished…
Loft conversion services now introduced in Twickenham and Dorking
United Kingdom. December 21, 2011. Stoak construction a leading home improvement and renovation company now introduces the loft conversion services in Twickenham and Dorking.
Converting an attic to utilize the idle space in home can be a great move to meet up with the changing home space requirements. Here the experts bring in their years of experience and high tech technology in designing and producing loft conversion Twickenham ideas. Their…
Congressman Mike Coffman’s Vote to Block Bipartisan Payroll Tax Cut is Unaccepta …
Joe Miklosi Says End the Partisan Extremism and Pass the Payroll Tax Break Extension
Greenwood Village, CO, December 20, 2011 - Colorado incumbent Congressman Mike Coffman today voted to block a payroll tax cut extension compromise that overwhelmingly passed the Senate with near unanimous support from Republican and Democrats.
"Congress can’t even agree on a tax cut they all agree with,” said Joe Miklosi, candidate for Colorado's 6th Congressional District. “Senate Republicans…
eBuilder Wins Prize in the EuroCloud Finals
This is the jury’s reasoning: "… In this business case, the alignment of eBuilder with its clients DHL/Alfa Laval proved remarkable and showed the potential of the cloud for distributed companies and at a critical end-to-end level for the client. eBuilder was instrumental in enhancing the agility of its client in an ever changing and demanding market."
”This EuroCloud award is convincing recognition of the business value we deliver to our…
FRA reacts to article Latin American forestry
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch blog is being championed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA) as a beneficial piece for the forestry investment industry.
Bainbridge Island, WA, December20, 2011 - A recent report from the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch blog is being championed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA) as a beneficial piece for the forestry investment industry.
FRA is a research and analysis consultancy specializing in sustainable forestry and…
Goldgenie Founder Laban Roomes, Awarded £60,000 By Dragons’ Den’s James Caan, Ta …
With an impressive celebrity fan list consisting of David and Victoria Beckham, The Royal Couple, Elton John, Kate Moss, Lily Allen and a partnership with UK‘s James Caan, Goldgenie (www.goldgenie.com) founder Laban Roomes, has stirred quite the pot of golden luck for himself in the UK, appointing award-winning public relations and marketing agency The Gab Group to introduce his revolutionary gold-plating business franchise and luxury product line to the US.…
Some Life Insurance needs to be replaced - Agent Helps People with Bad Insurance
Miami, FL. December, 2011. The households of the world continue to deleverage as personal expenses are reviewed on a case by case basis and spending is cut. One of the last areas that seem to be reviewed is the cost of life insurance. Many feel that the possible savings doesn't outweigh the hassle of changing.
Compounding the issue is says Warren Newton, President of WSN-LifeInsurance "applicants have to think about their…
Quest CE’s Kentucky NAIC Annuity Training Course Approved
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training and tracking, is proud to announce the approval of their Kentucky NAIC Course. Quest CE’s Kentucky NAIC course provides NAIC training that fulfills Kentucky’s Four Hour NAIC Training Requirement.
In compliance with NAIC course guidelines, Quest CE’s one-time, four hour course covers the necessary requirements of producer licensing for annuity sales in Kentucky and states with similar licensing…
goFLUENT rewarded in the United States by prestigious American body Brandon Hall
goFLUENT was delighted to walk away with the “Brandon Hall Bronze Award” for the “Best Use of Blended Learning” category only a few days after being shortlisted, in two categories, for the Learning Awards 2012 in London.
Prestigious awards like these are rarely given to European training providers - and even more so to those in the field of English language training. Receiving this award demonstrates goFLUENT’s position as a global…
Grupo IURIS joins Russell Bedford network in Madrid
The addition of Grupo IURIS (Benito Asesores y Abogados, S.L. and Stella Iuris, S.L.) has boosted the presence of the Russell Bedford España professional services network in the Spanish capital Madrid.
Benito Asesores was founded in 2005 as the result of a split from the Employment Law Department of one of the second tier accounting groups. Further fields of specialisation have been gradually added, transforming the firm into a professional…
Leading Financial Newsletter Profit Confidential Reveals Two Major Hurdles for t …
According to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, two major hurdles remain for the U.S. housing market.
This week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is scheduled to revise down its previously reported sales of U.S. homes from the period of January 2007 through to October 2011. The NAR reported that it had made a mistake in past calculations on home sales and was double counting. Lombardi says he’s…
Days Hotel & Conference Centre Introduces Park and Fly Accommodation Package in …
Toronto, November 9, 2011- Days Hotel & Conference Centre Toronto Airport East is offering park and fly accommodation package with parking and shuttle services to and from Pearson International Airport Toronto.
The Days Hotel & Conference Centre Toronto Airport East has designed this official stay package as per the comfort of customers. In this package one can have all recreational facilities at a single place. The trained & professional staff…
eGestalt’s Jim Hare named one of 2011’sTop 100 Channel Executives by UBM Channel …
SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 29, 2011 – eGestalt Technologies (www.eGestalt.com), a leading provider of cloud-based, SaaS-delivered, security and IT governance, risk management and compliance solutions for SMBs to enterprises, announced today that Jim Hare, VP of Worldwide Sales was named one of the Top 100 Executives in the Channel by CRN. This annual list salutes individual channel executives for continuing to change the way the channel does business to increase…
Jack Werner VP Signworld Congratulates First Coast Signs for Ford Escape Deal
Laguna Hills, CA – December 12, 2011 - Jack Werner, Vice President of Signworld, today applauded Rebecca and Carlton Walden of First Coast Signs, for recently adding a
large customer with a nationwide presence to their list of esteemed clientele.
Jack Warner was full of praise for Rebecca and Carlton and was impressed by the team effort shown by other Signworld owners who played a major role in making this…
FRA states that it hopes Paragominas's methods catch on
Seattle, United States, December 20, 2011 -- News that the town of Paragominas in Brazil is being hailed as a new 'Green City', after once being one of the most deforested regions of the Amazon, has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
Just three years ago the forest surrounding the city was ravaged by deforestation and the air lay heavy with smoke and fumes from the fires that raged in…
Resourcis, Inc. broadens its Scope by Providing Talent Sourcing And Recruitment …
While in its fifteenth year of focusing on the IT services and software firms, Resourcis, Inc. has broadened it scope by providing talent sourcing and recruitment services to the healthcare IT and life sciences sectors. With the advent of super specialization for healthcare IT professionals, the institutions are seeking very best talent who poses these niche skills and certifications. When paired with our proven experience and deep knowledge in…
AAA: Alternative Real Estate Worth Considering
Reports that alternative property investment could become increasingly popular have been highlighted and welcomes by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Boston, MA, December 19, 2011 - Reports that alternative property investment could become increasingly popular have been highlighted and welcomes by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Many investors are still looking for safer places to put their cash aside from stock markets that are still feeling the pinch from continuing economic uncertainty. Alternative investment…
Shea Homes San Diego sells 10 of 15 homes released this weekend at Origen at Civ …
At Origen at Civita in Mission Valley, Shea Homes San Diego has redefined the look and functionality of San Diego urban architecture. Selling 10 of 15 homes released this weekend, Shea has found an enthusiastic market for these striking three- and four-story loft style townhomes.
Located at the corner of Friars Road and Mission Center Road in the heart of Mission Valley, Origen is the first new community to open at…
Framing Completed at Davidson’s Miraval at Torrey Highlands
Visible from busy SR 56, new homes at Davidson Communities’ Miraval at Torrey Highlands are now framed and on track for a post-Super Bowl 2012 grand opening.
Located near Carmel Valley Road and Caminito Vistana, Miraval is a gated community of 41 single-family detached homes on lots averaging 5,000 square feet. Pricing is expected to begin in the $700,000s.
“Torrey Highlands has sustained its market strength primarily because of its appeal to…
PARAGON FINANCIAL GROUP PROVIDES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FINANCING TO CABLE CONTRACT …
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, December 19, 2011: Paragon Financial Group (“Paragon”) today announced that is has provided a $500,000 accounts receivable financing facility to a Philadelphia area cable contractor. The additional working capital will be used to bring on additional employees and grow the company, creating valuable jobs in a tough economy.
In business for nine years, the well-established Company provides underground and aerial infrastructure services to Comcast, which awarded the company…
B2C E-Commerce is gaining more ground worldwide
The recently published report series by Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com analyzes in all detail various aspects of global B2C E-Commerce. Aside from general market trends, major players, product categories and trends are analysed and presented in more than 60 countries, resulting in a comprehensive overview of global B2C E-Commerce trends.
The recently published yStats.com series comprises the following four reports: “Global B2C E-Commerce Market Report 2011”, “Global B2C E-Commerce Players…
WVT Communications Group Hires New VP of Operations
WVT Communications Group Hires New VP of Operations
WARWICK, NY – December 19, 2011 – Warwick Valley Telephone Company (NASDAQ: WWVY), referred to as WVT Communications Group, the parent company of leading cloud communications pioneers, today announced the addition of Jay Conn as vice president of operations. Conn brings more than ten years of proven success in leading business and customer service operations in emerging and established B2B technology and business…
Strong market growth in BRIC countries
In its latest “BRIC B2C E-Commerce Report 2011”, Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com analyzes B2C E-Commerce in Brazil, Russia, India and China. In addition to revenue figures, competitors and product categories, the report features internet user statistics, online shoppers and recent trends.
Overall, there is still room for growth in the developing BRIC countries when it comes to B2C E-Commerce. In all four countries, revenue figures show a positive trend.
Household appliances…
Great growth potential for Latin American B2C E-Commerce
In its “Latin America B2C E-Commerce Report 2011”, Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com analyzes B2C E-Commerce in large parts of Latin America. The report features the biggest B2C E-Commerce players, revenue figures and internet users, along with online shoppers and recent trends. In addition to Brazil, which is the most important market, developments in nine other Latin American countries are highlighted as well.
In 2011, Brazil was the country with the…
B2C E-Commerce continues its Growth in Brazil
The “Brazil B2C E-Commerce Report 2011”, published by Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com gives a detailed overview of B2C E-Commerce in Brazil. In addition to data on internet users and online shoppers, it presents revenue figures, the major players, product categories and trends.
The first notable fact is that Brazil has the largest share of internet users in Latin America. In 2010, more than 35 million Brazilians were actively using the…
B2C E-Commerce is Asia is an emerging market
The “Asia B2C E-Commerce Report 2011” by Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com provides a detailed overview of B2C E-Commerce in Asia. In addition to the major players dominating this market, the report also presents figures relating to internet users and online shoppers. The report covers the most important markets in Japan, South Korea, China and India along with eleven further Asian countries.
Overall, Asia shows a very heterogeneous development in terms…
Winner of Bill Howe’s BIG Giveaway Announced
November 9, 2011, San Diego, Calif. -- San Diego resident, Lynda Meyer was announced the winner of the Bill Howe BIG Giveaway, a quarterly raffle hosted by one of San Diego largest plumbing, heating and cooling companies, the Bill Howe Family Companies. Bill Howe's BIG Giveaway is a quarterly raffle to thank customers for their business and for following the company on a variety of social networks.
The iPad 2 was…
Euro Break-up Will Lead to Dangerous Instability, According to Popular Financial …
Following the liquidity injection by the Federal Reserve and world central bankers, the markets ended the week in positive territory. Even though the headline looks great, there are serious issues for both the stock and currency markets according to Sasha Cekerevac, contributor to Profit Confidential.
“I wouldn’t move so fast in calling an end to the volatility in the markets,” says Cekerevac.
Short-term Treasury bill yields are still negative. “What this means…
2012 Could be the Year for Umbrella Companies, Say Umbrella Company Tarpon
The recent news of an extra boost for the umbrella company industry, in the form of a £1 billion grant, could support half a million jobs.
The new year could be the year for umbrella companies as the industry is boosted by an extra £1 billion injection in the Regional Growth Fund (RGF), assigned to help 500,000 people find jobs in 2012. The decision to award the RGF with an extra…
Dun & Bradstreet and Central Bank of India hosts MSME Symposiums
Dun & Bradstreet India, in association with Central Bank of India ,organized the first of its kind ‘Knowledge Series’, focused on development of MSMEs. The platform invited notable leaders from the industry to provide insights on critical aspects like employment opportunities, technological innovations and fund raising in the MSME sector. The panel discussion on ‘Role of Entrepreneurship and Bank Credit for development of MSMEs’ was the key highlight of the…
www.online--degree.com explains the Benefit of Online College Degrees
December 2011 – Currently more and more men and women are turning to online college degrees rather than going to brick-and-mortar academic institutions for their college degrees. Dr. Matthew Memmott, Manager of Online College Degrees said, “We see the number of online college degree programs continue to expand as more and more prestigious universities see the huge market for it. Today everyone, from single parents to those working full time…
Ken Kind of Signworld Congratulates Owners of First Coast Signs Florida
Laguna Hills, CA – December 12, 2011 - Ken Kindt, President and Founder of Signworld today congratulated Rebecca and Carlton Walden of First Coast Signs, a Signworld operation in Jacksonville, FL for the recent addition of a large customer with a nationwide presence.
“By virtue of a contact in Rebecca’s BNI chapter, First Coast Signs is being promoted as the preferred provider of vehicle wraps for Cruise One and Cruises Inc.,…
Award Winning Architects in Birmingham nominated for third award in 2011
Lapworth Architects Limited, founded in 1989 is a planning, architectural and interior design practice based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The practice has a wide client base involved in housing, education, retail, commercial and industrial buildings. It also works on many period buildings and in many Conservation areas, including carrying out grant aided work for Birmingham City Council and English Heritage. The practice is well used to dealing with sites in…
Employee Theft on the Rise, Corporate Investigations Needed
Indianapolis, Indiana (December 17, 2011) – Employee theft has unfortunately reached an all-time high with over $40 billion lost per year, and Phenix Investigations, a leader in corporate investigative services, has seen a sharp increase in cases involving scrap metal and raw material theft.
To combat employee theft and decrease losses in the retail sector, which average around 1.6% of yearly sales, Phenix Investigations has formed a specialized team of…
Global Fragrances Pvt. Ltd.'s aromatic win at 'ET NOW-IndiaMART Leaders of Tomor …
-Mr. Somesh Choudhary, MD, Global Fragrances Pvt. Ltd. acknowledged as winner under FMCG & Consumer Durables Category
-Expressed gratitude towards IndiaMART.com and ET NOW for the recognition
New Delhi, 17th December, 2011: What else could make a day beautiful; an evening unforgettable and a night worth remembrance than a hypnotizing fragrance! Aromatic products from the bouquet of fragrances offered by Mr. Somesh Choudhary, Managing Director, Global Fragrances Pvt. Ltd., are not only…
ZIGMA GROUND SOLUTIONS FIND THEIR FOOTING AROUND THE GLOBE WITH HELP FROM UKTI
Advice from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has helped Essex manufacturer andsupplier of temporary access and ground protection, Zigma Ground Solutions(Zigma), triple its overseas activity over the past year.
Since Zigma’s first year in operation in 2006, the company hit the ground running with sales revenues reaching £700K. This year sales are forecast to be £3.5m, of which £1m will be for export. The company’s sales forecast for 2011/2012 is £5m,with…
Latin Builders Association® hosts installation gala to welcome new President Ber …
LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION® HOSTS INSTALLATION GALA TO WELCOME NEW PRESIDENT BERNIE NAVARRO
MIAMI, FL - Downtown Miami set the scene for the Latin Builders Association® 2011 Installation Gala on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the JW Marriot Marquis. US Senator Marco Rubio installed Bernie Navarro as the new President of the LBA.
The gala also celebrated the new incoming board of directors and staff with over 750 guests in attendance. This…
SCM Expert Posts New Article — “Personalize Vendor Master Views to Fit Your Need …
SCM Expert Posts New Article — “Personalize Vendor Master Views to Fit Your Needs Using Account Groups, Transaction Codes, and Purchasing Organization”.
Dedham, Massachusetts
SAPexperts announces a new article, “Personalize Vendor Master Views to Fit Your Needs Using Account Groups, Transaction Codes, and Purchasing Organization” available in their SCM Expert knowledgebase.
This article delves into how by to alter field controls to make a field required, optional, or display only. Additionally, learn how…
Use of Packaging Boxes in Bakeries and Confectioneries
Packaging boxes are usually used for packaging a large number of products and items. But in bakeries, they have a different role. They are used to pack bakery products, such as biscuits and cakes. They play a very vital role in building the bakery’s image. The boxes need to be printed nicely, should have a proper shape and grip, and should not be heavy in size. Bakeries can use these…
Leverage G&A Resources Starts Off with a Bang
Irving, TX, August 14, 2011 -- Leverage G&A Resources announces its brand new company already has two clients in their first month of opening. Backed by a prestigious company located in Irving, TX, Leverage G&A was able to start off with a bang in the billing outsourcing industry. Working hand and hand with its clients, Leverage G&A is able to develop an efficient Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process that…
Cocoa filled container vessels call at the port of Amsterdam
The joint container promotion by the Ter Haak Group and Port of Amsterdam is paying off. Three container shipping companies have chosen the Amsterdam port for the supply of West African cocoa beans to the European market.
The West Africa ARN service of Mitsui Osk Lines (MOL), the NAF service of Zim and the WAX service of Hapag Lloyd are set to call in Amsterdam. During the peak of the cocoa…
Software Europe set to save the NHS thousands of pounds with new app for BlackBe …
Joins BlackBerry Alliance Program as a Select member
Software Europe, the largest provider of online expenses management solutions for the NHS, today announced plans to bring its expenses application to users on BlackBerry® smartphones. The company also announced it has joined the BlackBerry® Alliance Program as a Select member.
For over 10 years Software Europe has been providing professionals in both the commercial and public sector, with online expenses and contract…
The methods described here are greatly valuable for organizations that would lik …
CRM Expert Posts New Article — “Remove Duplicate Business Partners Using Cleansing Cases in SAP CRM 5.0 and 7.0”.
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SAPexperts announces a new article, “Remove Duplicate Business Partners Using Cleansing Cases in SAP CRM 5.0 and 7.0” available in their CRM Expert knowledgebase.
SAP CRM has several tools for creating and executing cleansing cases, three of which are explained in this article. Learn about removing duplicate business partners with SAP CRM…
Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA: Successful disposal of majority stake in …
Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA ('Heliad') has sold its majority stake in R. Häsler AG, Switzerland ('Häsler') on the basis of a sale and purchase agreement dated 16 December 2011 and effective as of today.
Heliad's shares in Häsler have been taken over within a management buyout by the existing management team together with a group of investors from Switzerland. The parties to the deal have agreed to maintain…
Quest CE Presents the “2011 Financial Advisers Survey: The benefits of Value-Add …
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training is proud to present the newest industry white paper regarding the benefits of Value-Add Continuing Education for wholesalers. On October 31, 2011, Quest CE invited over 70,000 financial advisers to participate in an annual survey to gauge how advisers view continuing education and wholesalers who offer it.
Through this survey, Quest CE discovered there is an open market…
Steep Bets Against Euro May Backfire, According to Profit Confidential, a Leadin …
It seems that everyone is betting against the eurozone, according to Profit Confidential, a popular financial e-newsletter. A report from the CFTC indicated that short positions against the euro were at net $14.4 billion in the third week of November, a 17-month high. With such a heavy consensus in one direction, Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, says he wouldn’t be surprised to see the short euro trade backfire.
“When…
Press release – VVG Goldschmidt has acquired powder metal-specialist PMG
Goldschmidt family trust acquires PMG, a specialized manufacturer of powder metal components for the automotive industry
Essen/D / Reutte/A "Vermögensverwaltung Erben Dr. Karl Goldschmidt GmbH" (VVG), based in Essen (Germany), today acquired the PMG division of plansee GROUP, Reutte (Austria), after successfully completing purchasing negotiations.
PMG has long standing experience in the processing of powder metal. With a special focus on the production of high-grade powder metal components and system components for…
RHIEM Enlivens „Bears With a Heart“
On it‘s continuous growth path, the Bärenmacher GmbH banks on RHIEM’s central warehousing service solution for developing the German, Austrian and BeNeLux markets.
Voerde, 19. December 2011 – In autumn 2006 the first Build-A-Bear Workshop® retail store opened it’s doors in Germany. Since then 17 further retail stores have been opened successfully in Germany and there are more to come in 2012. The appreciation of both young and adult customers promises…
