Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir acquires majority in the listed FIM Group in Finl …
Link to press photos: Bjarni Ármannsson, CEO, Glitnir, and Risto Perttunen, CEO of FIM
Helsinki, Reykjavik, Oslo - 5 February 2007 - Glitnir banki hf. today announced its intention to make a public tender offer for the shares in FIM Group Corporation in Finland. Glitnir has received an undertaking from the 11 major owners of FIM, who currently hold 68.1 percent of FIM, to sell their shares to Glitnir. Glitnir has…
Women Entrepreneurs Launch Business Network Utilizing Cross-Promotion and Social …
BALTIMORE, MD, FEBRUARY 6, 2007: On Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at 12 Noon (Eastern Time) Rima McDonald, President of Business Resource Podcast Directory and Cynthia Frazier, President of Energy Tour Café along with six other small business entrepreneurs will launch Strictly Business, a social networking site on Ryze increasing member business 100 to 300 percent within three years through collaboration and teaming. To register, visit http://www.eWednesdaychat.com
Strictly Business is an…
The Permanent Record, Brandon Grimes Join Forces
Michelle Schoen, owner of Denver-based virtual assistant firm The Permanent Record, is pleased to announce the recent launch of a partnership with Brandon Grimes, an Indiana-based provider of virtual assistant services.
Grimes, who makes his home in Martin County, Indiana, brings over 15 years of experience to the collaboration. The new partnership will expand The Permanent Record's already-vast inventory of talents and expertise, adding additional copywriting, editing and proofreading, website…
U.S. Economy Health Risks 2007-2017
Las Vegas, NV, Feb 5th, 2007 –International Institute of Management (IIM) released a study containing disturbing new information about the U.S. economic health status and risks.
IIM issued a white paper describing available U.S. policy options and their long-term impact.
"We were surprised to learn that the U.S. economy is in much more trouble than anticipated. When combining all the numbers from different national and international research agencies, we see a…
Longstanding antiques titles form new Antiques & Collectibles Journal
Launch date set for March 1
( EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2007 ) IOLA, WI. – Collectors of everything from autographs to vintage clothing can anticipate the launch of the newest magazine from F W Publications – Antiques & Collectibles Journal – a monthly tabloid publication covering the antiques and collectibles industry on the West Coast. The inaugural issue of Antiques & Collectibles Journal – filled with news on events,…
Faroe Islands Business Delegation to Iceland
At the invitation of the Icelandic Prime Minister, Gier Haarde, business delegates from the Faroe Islands have been exploring investment opportunities in Iceland for the past week. The Faroese delegation is led by Foreign Minister Bjarni Djurholm and the Minister of Trade and Industry.
This most recent trip is just the start of what looks to be an ongoing business relationship between the two Atlantic island nations. Next month, a delegation…
Jenkins Real Estate Enterprises announces the global launch of G.A.P.
The Global Abundance Program is a full suite of marketing tools, a website with live chat, a virtual host, a flash movie, back office to track visitors and opt-ins, genealogy, built-in autoresponder and email system and an exclusive mortgage reduction program and an exclusive forex investment program.
“The Internet is abuzz and for good reason” said Mike Churchill, Co-Founder of The Global Abundance Program or (G.A.P.). …
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir announces organisational changes: Consolidates ma …
Reykjavik, 2 February 2007 - Glitnir today announced changes to the group´s organisational structure and plans to open office in New York to support its North American business. The aim of the organisational changes is to facilitate strong and profitable integration of all business units and to accommodate further growth.
Glitnir´s new organisation is a matrix of functional, geographical markets and support divisions. The Business units are Markets, Investment Banking,…
PMForum.org names Professor Roberto Sbragia as International Editorial Advisor f …
Dallas, Texas – February 1, 2007 — PMForum.org announced today that Dr. Roberto Sbragia, Professor of management at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been named an international editorial advisor for the online PM World Today eJournal. On 5 January 2007, the company announced the formation of an International Editorial Advisory Council for PM World Today, to include representatives from some of the world’s leading universities offering graduate…
Business Opportunities, llc Selects Ayohwahr Interactive To Provide Comprehensiv …
After some recent interviewing with various online PR firms, Business Opportunities, llc has signed with Ayohwahr Interactive for a comprehensive online PR and search marketing campaign. While the primary goal is a sweeping branding initiative for the publishers several thousand websites, Ayohwahr Interactive boasts an impressive historical record for business development online and a sharp ability to protect branded pay-per-click campaigns.
“We are extremely enthusiastic about our new relationship…
New Marketing Strategy E-Book Covers Online and Offline Marketing Wisdom
Marketing Strategy is the most powerful key to business success - whether you operate locally or worldwide. This new e-book explains this powerful process and gives action steps you can turn into benefit in less than an hour's reading.
CHARLOTTE, NC (Feb. 2, 2007) - "Marketing Strategy: The Key To Success From Your Community To The Worldwide Web" is a new e-book written by marketing consultant E. W. "Buck" Lawrimore, president…
Entrepreneur Offers Free Report on Monthly Income from Automated Internet Vendin …
Blue Springs, MO -- A free report helps people would like to have their own work-at-home business on the Internet using an automated web site to make unattended sales like a vending machine.
A group of marketers, calling themselves the "Freedom Team," provide free help and assistance to people who would like to have their own Internet business. The group offers help through their web site at http://www.FreedomResidualIncome.com/sparrow with a free…
Enceladus – An Independent Investment Management Firm - Set to Pass $100 Million …
DALLAS, TX – Dallas-based Enceladus Investment Management, a boutique investment firm, announced today that it will likely surpass $100 Million in investments less than a year after opening its doors. Peter Denker, Chairman of Enceladus and former Chairman of U.S. Trust Co. of Texas, characterized the achievement as a testament to the Enceladus team combined with the personal approach of the firm. “We have some of North Texas’ most…
Retail Owners are Their Own Worst Enemy
Smaller Retailers fail for many reasons. The most common reason is the owner's themselves. It may not be a lack of knowledge, but rather being stubborn and doing business a particular way.
Many small retailers have seen their profits declining since 9/11. Retail owners were affected by the economic sluggishness caused by the tragic events. These struggles stemmed mainly from the severe downturns in travel and tourism
According to Jerry Robertson,…
Virtual Assistant Directory Helping Business Owners Connect with Qualified Admin …
The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce (VACOC) now offers business owners an all-inclusive way to find and partner with qualified Virtual Assistants.
The VACOC Virtual Assistant Directory is a secure one-stop resource that matches client needs with the most qualified Virtual Assistants available.
Listed members of the Virtual Assistant Directory must meet a rigorous screening criteria that includes validation of their professional online presence, proof of qualifications to operate as a…
CybeRelease: Worldwide Security Acquisitions, LLC. (WSA) Announces Funding of Pr …
WSA Releases Funds to Proguard Acquisitions to Complete Buyout of Controlling Interest
(CybeRelease, January 31, 2007) - Lake Harmony, PA - Worldwide Security Acquisitions, LLC of Orlando, Florida today confirmed the 8-K issued by Proguard Acquisitions (OTC BB: PGRD) that WSA ordered the release of escrow funds to PGRD in the amount of $300,000 previously deposited for the buyout. Additionally, WSA submitted $1,700,000 additional funds to meet the total $2,000,000 required…
direct/ Devgen (BE) - Devgen negotiates new collaboration with Monsanto
Zwijnaarde, January 30, 2007 - Devgen (Euronext: DEVG) announces ongoing negotiations with Monsanto for a potential renewed and broader collaboration.
Devgen is currently negotiating a new collaboration agreement with Monsanto Corporation and will provide further information in function of the outcome of these discussions.
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.…
Internet Marketers Using Ultimate Wealth Package to Build Wealth
Online, home based marketers are discovering that the Ultimate Wealth Package is like having a step-by-step, personal wealth-building program at their fingertips.
Hendersonville, Tennessee. January 12, 2007 -- Online business opportunities, allowing one to work from home, are springing up everywhere.
Many Internet millionaires have developed their own programs to hopefully guide people to begin earning an online income and even creating wealth. Although many of these programs are…
direct/ RAE Systems Introduces DoseRAE, an International Personal Electronic Gam …
SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 30, 2007 -- RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX: RAE), a leading global provider of rapidly deployable sensor networks that enable customers to identify safety and security threats in real time, today introduced the DoseRAE and DoseRAE-P. Both are Geiger-Mueller tube-based, electronic, gamma radiation dosimeters. Key international markets for these monitoring instruments are first responders, nuclear power plants, research facilities, hospitals, and industrial locations…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir Bank full year results for 2006
ISK 38.2 Billion (EUR 435 m) Profit after Tax
39.4% Return on Equity
ISK 9.3 billion (EUR 106 m) profit after tax in Q4
The highlights of Glitnir Bank´s financial statements for the full year of 2006 are as follows:
- After-tax profit for the fourth quarter was ISK 9.3 billion, as compared to ISK 8.8 billion in Q3 2006. After-tax profit was ISK 38.2 billion in 2006, as compared…
Coastal Vacations Level 3 Director Michael Smith Leverages Podcasting
Coastal Vacations is a legitimate home based business company that has been operating for over 12 years. Business prospects considering Coastal Vacations as a viable option for their home based business are turning to modern technology in today’s information age to remain updated on new product releases.
When Smith was asked why he is launching into podcasting, he responded “podcasting is a very credible source for quick, efficient, and timely…
Michell Awards Currency Hedging Optimisation Contract to SolveIT Software
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, January 30, 2007 – SolveIT Software Pty Ltd (SolveITSoftware.com), a leading provider of software solutions for planning & scheduling optimisation and predictive modelling, announced today that it has signed a contract with Michell Pty Ltd for the delivery of a software system that will optimize currency hedging decisions.
The contract follows a successful proof-of-concept project that was completed by SolveIT Software in late 2006. The proof of concept…
Small Business + Web = Increased Local Sales
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – January 30, 2007 – Melberg Marketing, a leader in helping small- and mid-sized businesses understand and exploit blue-chip marketing tactics, today announced the launch of a separate brand, Small Business Mavericks, devoted solely to helping small business owners develop high-impact marketing campaigns on limited budgets and increase sales by marketing locally on the Internet.
“All great businesses start as small businesses, and many of today’s largest companies were…
GPV and Curtis form a strategic alliance
The French envelope manufacturer GPV GROUP and the German envelope and paper group Curtis 1000 Europe AG formed a strategic alliance to jointly develop certain activities and thus provide better service to their major European customers.
GPV is privately owned and one of the leading envelope manufacturer of Europe with a strong position in France, the United Kingdom and in the Eastern European countries, except Poland.
Curtis is a public listed German…
Datacraft Solutions Enters Strategic Alliance with JCIT International
Datacraft Solutions is pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been formed with JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow Technology. According the Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, “JCIT is a world class organization assisting such industry giants like Jack Welch at GE, transform his company into a global leader. We look forward to teaming with JCIT to combine their industry leading consultant knowledge with our market leading software…
New Web Site Unites Professionals and Consumers for Mutual Benefit
San Antonio, TX – ForAccess.com is a woman-owned web site supported by professionals for the purpose of sharing information with consumers for a more informed decision prior to purchasing or hiring services.
What makes ForAccess.com unique from other sites is that consumers can confidentially search for credentialed professionals in multiple industries, verify their credentials, and contact the professionals—all for free. At ForAccess.com, it is simple to find qualified doctors, lawyers, CPAs,…
Coastal Vacations Blog becomes the leading source for Coastal Vacations Informat …
Nashville, TN January 29, 2007 — Home Business Expert Jay NaPier created the Coastal Vacations Blog in response to the many phone call he gets from people who are looking for information about Coastal Vacations on the web.
NaPier explained, “As a Top, Full Time Level 3 Director who answers his own phone, I get a lot of questions about Coastal Vacations from people who are considering the membership and the…
How to buy wholesale products from China from anywhere in the world?
My Express Network is a specialized Import Export Trading Company for consumer, commercial and industrial products that offers promotion, representation, and administrative services to manufacturers, distributors and exporters interested in increasing their sales overseas, as well as to importers searching for specific products.
My Express Network functions as your authorized export agent, promoting products in various countries, securing foreign buyers to achieve volume sales. The company handles foreign trade transactions including…
Debt Consolidation Care redefines the Ranking Chart for USA citizens
Debt Consolidation Care has renovated the Ranking Chart section which provides prime support to the community members to take up a Do It Yourself approach for debt management and credit repair. It has been reported that though DebtCC Ranking Chart, as community refers this, has three separate sections for United States, UK and Canada; the section for United States has undergone modifications only.
All the state pages under the United States…
Avoid Capital Gains with a 1031 Exchange
Sandy Springs, GA – January 24, 2007 – It’s one thing, as a homeowner, being responsible for maintaining a residence; it’s another thing as a residential rental property owner having to maintain rental properties. Each tenant that occupies the investment brings problems such as wear and tear to the unit, fiscal responsibility for rent and the most annoying of all problems: finding the renter in the first place. Over…
direct/ Landsbanki Islands (UK) - Statement re Landsbanki Presents 2006 Financia …
Landsbanki announced its 2006 full-year financial results today Friday, 26 January 2006, before the opening of markets.
Presentation in London 26 January
Mr Sigurjón Þ. Árnason and Mr Halldór J. Kristjánsson, CEOs of Landsbanki, will present Landsbanki´s 2006 results to analysts and investors, followed by Q&A. Conducted in English, the presentation will be available live on www.landsbanki.com where relevant data and presentation material will be posted simultaneously.
Time: 11:00 am UK
Venue: Haberdashers Hall,…
direct/ Landsbanki Islands (UK) - Landsbanki 2006 Financial Results
After-tax profit ISK 40.2 billion (bn)
Q4 profit ISK 14.1 bn
Highlights of the Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of Landsbanki for 2006
- After-tax profit in 2006 was ISK 40.2 bn (EUR 459m), increasing YoY by 61%.
- After-tax ROE was 36.3%.
- The group´s core income (interest margin and commission income) was close to ISK 70 billion (EUR 798m), an increase over 2005 of ISK 30 bn or 76%.
- The cost-income ratio for 2006…
Internet Training Site Launched for Christian Home-Based Business Owners, Featur …
Kingdom Work, an organization founded to teach Christians how to start and build internet businesses, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, according to Becki Maxson, founder of KingdomWork.com and Mentor with Advantage Conferences, LLC. “Our vision is guided by Galatians 6:10, ‘As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.’ Kingdom Work is bringing…
Debtconsolidationcare.com announces first two events of the year
To keep community members motivated towards their New Year’s Resolutions, Debt Consolidation Care has started two events. Community believes that these moves would help them remember all the financial oaths they took through out the year and, at the same time, would offer them a credit education also.
Community is on the way to find out the most successful Debt Free Persons of 2006. The reasons behind this event are exchanging…
Hit the Ground Running Upon Graduation
Certified coach shares secrets to transition from college campus to corporate climate
ATLANTA (JANUARY 25, 2007) – There’s more opportunity and more choices than ever for college graduates, but according to Career Coach Hallie Crawford, CPCC, MA, the key for students to land a great job upon graduation and be prepared for life after school is to think and plan ahead.
“Surveys show employers plan to hire almost 18 percent more new…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Presentation of Glitnir Bank´s 2006 Annual Results
Glitnir will host the following presentations and conference calls in relation to the publication of its full annual results for 2006. Glitnir will publish its results before opening of markets. An English version of the presentation will be available on www.glitnirbank.com as of 30 January.
Presentation to shareholders and market participants in Reykjavík, Iceland
Bjarni Ármannsson, CEO, will present Glitnir´s full year results for 2006 to shareholders and market participants on…
direct/ MAHLE to Expand Valve Train Operation in China
Stuttgart/Germany, 25 January 2007 - On January 16, 2007, MAHLE celebrated the grand opening ceremony of the new valve company MAHLE Tri-Ring Valve Train (Hubei) Co., Ltd. in Macheng, China. The joint venture negotiations have been finalized in the end of 2006. In doing so, MAHLE has strengthened its position in the currently largest automotive growth market.
MAHLE holds 60% of the shares of the joint venture. Hubei Tri-Ring Company…
direct/ All Nippon Airways: ANA Corporate Plan FY2007
Japan´s first all business Class Jet to Link Tokyo and Mumbai -
TOKYO January 25, 2007 ANA today announced its corporate plan for the 2007 fiscal year, April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008. Fiscal 2007 constitutes the second year of ANA´s Medium-Term Strategy FY2006-2009, the aim of which is to establish ANA as Asia´s No 1 airline for quality, customer satisfaction and value creation in line with the future…
GOIP Global's Listing is Complete
Thursday January 11, 4:02 pm ET - NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 11, 2007 -- GoIP Global, Inc. (Other OTC:GOGB.PK - News), a specialized Mobile Media Company, announced today the start of trading of its Common Stock on the Pink Sheet Exchange. GoIP is launching several business units to capitalize on its expertise, delivering valuable educational and informational content to mobile and satellite devices worldwide. These efforts will create Global Communities…
GOIP Global Signs Reseller Agreement with France Telecom
Tuesday January 16, 4:09 pm ET - RoamBuddy(TM) -- Broadband Internet Service via Satellite
NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 16, 2007 -- GoIP Global, Inc. (Other OTC:GOGB.PK - News), a Mobile Media Company, announced today they have signed a Reseller Agreement with France Telecom to be a service provider on the Inmarsat Satellite System. GoIP will launch RoamBuddy(TM), the first mobile satellite service to deliver broadband data and voice simultaneously through one…
Global Goip Enters into Agreement with iMobile (TM)
Thursday January 18, 5:41 pm ET - iMobile(TM) Expected to Generate Over $5 Million in License Fees in 2007
NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 18, 2007 -- GoIP Global, Inc. (Other OTC:GOGB.PK - News), a Mobile Media Company announced today the signing of a Term Sheet with iMobile(TM). GoIP will acquire 20% interest in iMobile(TM) and have a direct management role in guiding iMobile's(TM) marketing and strategic alliance programs. iMobile's(TM) software which…
LogoBee announces its Own In-House Web Design Service
Having been an industry leader in graphics and logo design for almost seven years, LogoBee is now proud to announce the launching of its own website design service. Having procured the necessary office space and a few new faces over the holidays, LogoBee is now prepared to take on the challenges of custom web design and development. In celebration of this new service, LogoBee is offering 50% off any of…
direct/ Eureko B.V. (NL) - European Development Strategy Results in Changes to E …
Eureko B.V. today announced that, in line with its focus on developing its stated international ambitions over the coming years, there will be changes to the portfolios of some of the Executive Board Members. These changes will take effect from 4 April, following the publication of Eureko´s 2006 annual results.
Ernst Jansen (Vice Chairman), who is currently responsible for the whole of Eureko´s European strategy, will for the coming period…
Blue Robin, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Waltham, MA January 2007…Blue Robin, Inc., a leading ebusiness infrastructure developer, today announced that Kim Giannopoulos has joined the company\'s management team as Chief Financial Officer. Kim brings more than 15 years of finance and management experience to Blue Robin. During her career, she has worked with both large and small companies, helping them reach and maintain their financial objectives. As CFO of Blue Robin, Kim will take over…
direct/ Hugin Group (NO) - Hugin launches the European Regulatory News Service t …
Oslo, 23. January 2007 - Hugin today announced that it successfully launched its European Regulatory News Service last weekend. Hugin will now help listed companies in Europe to meet all requirements according to the EU Transparency Directive which was introduced January 20 this year.
Hugin has over the last year develop an enhanced European Regulatory News Service platform (ERN) that meets our clients disclosure requirements under the EU´s Transparency Directive.…
KushCash.com ups the ante in the mobile payment world
Social Money for Social Networks becomes a reality as KushCash launches new website
Aliso Viejo, Calif., - February 1, 2007 – Secure Wireless Transfers Corporation (SWT) today launched the newest version of Kushcash.com, a mobile money transfer application that lets users send and receive social payments instantly through their mobile phones to anybody, anytime and anywhere.
Since it’s inception in 2005, KushCash has offered a fresh and ease-to-use service that enables…
What's Hot, What's Not: Top Three Trends for Small Business in 2007
A new year is upon us and with that comes new opportunities for small business owners everywhere. What new technologies will your business embrace this year? What new partnerships will you form? How will you take advantage of the changing marketplace?
In answering these questions, entrepreneurship expert Evan Carmichael suggests the importance of examining the rising trends that are promising to impact small business in the coming year. “The beginning of…
Affordable office furniture products arrive at Rebel Office Supplies online shop
One of the leading UK's suppliers of office furniture, equipment, and stationery Rebel Office Supplies now offer the Influx Furniture range.
Mark Dodson, Managing Director of Rebel Office Supplies tells, "New products to the Rebel range include the Influx Furniture range. This will be available shortly for free delivery and installation. The range consists of desks and pedestals in either Maple or Beech. Also available are open front bookcases and cupboards…
160,000 Foreign Language Professionals Needed in Indian Offshoring Industry by 2 …
According to a study conducted by Evalueserve, there will be a potential demand for over 160,000 foreign language professionals in the Indian offshoring (IT, BPO and KPO) industry by 2010. These professionals are required to address the demand for language-sensitive work that can potentially be offshored from Continental Europe and the Far East. The Evalueserve study estimates that the total addressable market for language-sensitive work will be worth USD 14.4…
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European Venture Market @ CEBIT 2007
March 19th-20th 2007
Hannover – Congress Center
www.europeanventuremarket.com
The European Venture Market is a platform to facilitate the meeting of entrepreneurs and investors. It is a platform for any kind of financing with focus to equity. Giving the wide variety of investors joining the platform the Market is also suitable for any sectors.
The European Venture Market is informal, discrete, personal and professional. Meet professionals with a…
