Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
The IziCwe Code @ Performance Management Summit: Internal Branding Secrets from …
“Companies are becoming painfully aware that sending the right message to their employees is just as important as making a good impression with customers, vendors and investors” (The Wall Street Journal). Internal Branding, aligning employee commitment with the brand promise of the organisation, has become central to brand leadership.
Dr Nikolaus Eberl and Herman Schoonbee, authors of “Internal Branding: The IziCwe Code”, introduced a uniquely South African Brand Leadership Model,…
direct/ KEMET CORPORATION TO MAKE A PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR EVOX RIFA
KEMET Corporation and Evox Rifa Group Oyj have today entered into a combination agreement whereby KEMET, or a wholly owned subsidiary, will make a public tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares in Evox Rifa.
The offer price for the shares in Evox Rifa will be EUR 0.12 per share payable in cash. The offer price represents a premium of approximately 47 per cent compared to…
Professor Sebastian Green named International Editorial Advisor for the global p …
Dallas, Texas – February 16, 2007 — PMForum.org announced today that Dr. Sebastian Green, Professor of Management at University College Cork, in Cork, Ireland 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…
New Polyrock Bunded Oil Tank Range debuts online at TankDepot.co.uk
TankDepot has consolidated its position as the UK’s leading online reseller of plastic oil storage tanks, with the launch of an exciting new range of stone effect bunded tanks.
Manufactured in the UK by Harlequin, and available in Granite and Sandstone effect colourways, the new Polyrock range spans a choice of popular capacities, from 1,000 to 2,000 litres. A choice of both Slimline and Horizontal models is available. Designed to…
Wade Cook Offers Free Stock Market Investment Strategies Newsletter
Best-selling financial author Wade Cook a weekly newsletter containing strategies taught in his books and seminars free on the Internet. "Wade Cook's Tuesday Technique" offers proven stock market investment strategies.
Issaquah, WA -- Monthly cash flow from stock market investing is something anyone can learn to do, with the help of Wade Cook and his free weekly newsletter.
"I teach people how to treat the stock market like a business. We use…
CMAA - Conductive Market Anomaly Analyzation
Gainesville, FL.--- For stock traders seeking greater profitability and more consistent results from their stock picks, a new trading platform may be just what the doctor ordered. Michael Fleisher, a chiropractor turned successful entrepreneur, has created a system he describes as “a stock market in a box” to help novice traders and seasoned veterans alike navigate their way through the often overwhelming stock market. “Most traders are intimidated by the…
Internet Entrepreneurs Create Automated Web Site Business Opportunity with Traff …
TrafficWave has inspired a group of Internet entrepreneurs calling themselves the "Freedom Team"to create an automated online business opportunity. The automated business works like a vending machine online.
Spring, Texas -- Many people would like to own their own business on the Internet, but they lack the experience and funds necessary to start, so a group of Internet entrepreneurs have joined forces to help others start an automated online business opportunity…
HometownQuotes Continues Additions to Staff
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – HometownQuotes brings an assistant affiliate director on board to balance the demands of its ever-expanding affiliate department.
Paul Cuiffo joins Affiliate Director and Chief Operating Officer Matt McWilliams to co-navigate the affiliate department. Cuiffo’s addition to the staff will prove invaluable to the company, which has established itself as a premier player in the affiliate marketing industry.
“This company has grown to new heights within the past year…
New title sponsor announced for 2007 Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival
London, 16th February 2007 - Gable Events has joined in the Chinese New Year celebrations by announcing a new title sponsor for the sixth spectacular Milton Keynes Charity Dragon Boat Festival. Electricity 4 Business have agreed their support for what is now the largest corporate team event in Milton Keynes attracting more than 50 companies, over 7,000 spectators and raising more than £12,000 annually for charity. Those born in the…
direct/ ASSA ABLOY (SE) - Strong finish to 2006 for ASSA ABLOY
Sales for the fourth quarter increased by 7% to SEK 8,059 M (7,530), with 9% organic growth, 5% acquired growth and -7% exchange-rate effects. Operating income (EBIT), excluding restructuring costs, increased by 20% to SEK 1,274 M (1,063). Earnings per share, excluding restructuring costs, increased by 16% to SEK 2.14 (1.84).
- Sales for 2006 increased by 12% to SEK 31,137 M (27,802), with 9% organic growth, 3% acquired growth…
TheHomeBuyingCenter.com appears in Central Valley Business Times
( EMAILWIRE.COM, February 13, 2007 ) Sacramento, CA -- More than $1 trillion in adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) will reset this year bringing higher monthly payments and a corresponding increased risk of foreclosure to thousands of homeowners, says Patrick McGilvray, president of http://www.TheHomeBuyingCenter.com a Sacramento firm that buys homes directly from owners.
Analysts are divided on what this change will mean for the American and global economies, but…
District Court Issues Ruling Favoring InteliFUSE vs. Biomed Enterprises
Following a Markman hearing in the patent infringement suit brought by InteliFUSE, Inc. against Biomedical Enterprises, Inc., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a ruling that claim constructions of plaintiff InteliFUSE “appropriately construe the disputed claim terms” and finding that “none of the defendant’s (BME) arguments in opposition warrants rejection of Plaintiff’s proposed constructions.”
New York-- Following a Markman hearing in the patent infringement…
Imperiali Organization Invited To Participate in Building Major Infrastructure P …
West Palm Beach, FL – February 12, 2007 – Today the Imperiali Organization announced that they have been invited to help the Orden Bonaria develop major infrastructure projects around the world.
Orden Bonaria is an internationally recognized humanitarian organization that is officially recognized by the United Nations and many other countries around the world.
The Imperiali Organization has over 30 years of experience in developing major infrastructure, telecommunications,…
EUREPGAP Launches 3rd Version of its Good Agricultural Practice Standard
After two years of intensive stakeholder discussions EUREPGAP has published the 3rd version of its Good Agricultural Practice standard on the 8th February 2007. More than 500 experts ranging from producers, traders, retailers, governmental and non-governmental organisations from 56 countries have provided proposals, comments and suggestions for the new version.
In a major step forward EUREPGAP has harmonised its criteria for food safety, environmental and worker protection across major product areas.…
Bank awards Hexis prize for growth performance
Hexis S.A., manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl with headquarters in France, received the coveted Prix de l’Ambition jointly awarded by Banque Palatine, La Tribune and HEC Group, recognizing its continued growth performance.
La Tribune, one of the leading financial newspapers in France, singled out Hexis amongst numerous medium sized businesses competing for the prize.
The prize rewards Hexis, with 2 production sites in the South of France, for a sustained annual growth rate…
Real Estate Market Not Rising Fast Enough to Save Struggling Borrowers
( EMAILWIRE.COM, February 12, 2007 ) SACRAMENTO, CALIF — During the past several years in housing markets on the East and West coasts many people purchased homes that were more expensive than they could afford because they believed that they could always sell their house for a profit if their financial situation worsened. Unfortunately, for thousands of these homeowners these plans are not working out as expected.
For…
The Kindness Revolution: The Company Wide Culture Shift that Inspires Phenomenal …
Despite years of focus on the importance of customer service, most businesses still have a lot to learn. Too many merely tweak a script, roll out a new offer, then disappear from the scene, leaving their frontline staff—often underpaid and badly overworked—to expertly, cheerfully handle all the real-life encounters with real-life customers who can make or break a company.
That’s no way to run a business, says customer service expert…
Las Vegas’ Own “The Grant People” Assist Organizations World-Wide With Governmen …
There was a time when the thought of qualifying or even receiving a government grant seemed ideal but in many times unattainable. With lots of forms and various grants to choose from, the process can become extremely overwhelming. Well, thanks to The Grant People this process just became clearer.
The Grant People are not just a team but a whole organization that specializes in making the process of obtaining a…
Discouraged Business Owners Have A New Alternative To Raising Capital
Business owners now have an alternative to raising capital for their start-ups and business expansions, Government Grants. Very few people are truly educated on the amount of government funding that is allocated to government grants. The Federal Government has billions of dollars in free aid and technical assistance available for women, minorities, church groups and small businesses. However, many of these government grants and other sources of aid aren’t ever…
ICICI Bank introduces LOTS (Loan on the Spot) Car Loans
Mumbai (ICICI Bank) February 12, 2007 -- ICICI Bank, India’s second largest Bank and a leader in Retail Banking, today announced a new initiative in its Car Loans segment. ICICI Bank has introduced an innovative service “LOTS” (Loan on the Spot) in the Car loan division for its existing saving account customers.
LOTS is an innovative automated channel to facilitate easy loans and is a convenience offered to the existing savings…
Thailand’s Executive Assistant Corner, ThaiEA.com, Announces Pear Agency as New …
ThaiEA.com, the internet’s first and only website dedicated to improving the lives of Thailand’s executive assistants, has announced that the PEAR Agency has become the primary sponsor of its online directory. Launched in August, 2006, ThaiEA.com has built a highly trafficked site of tips, news, and productivity tools for executive assistants working in Bangkok and other major cities in Thailand. The new sponsorship from the PEAR Agency has added labor…
Customer Service Expert Offers Tips for a Perfect Valentine’s Day
Minneapolis, MN USA - Too often Valentine’s Day gets ruined by crowded restaurants, rude servers and cranky store clerks. Ask any friend or neighbor and you can get all kinds of real-life examples of this special holiday being undone by lousy customer service.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, according to Kevin Stirtz, a customer service expert, you can get outstanding service almost 100% of…
WorldSharp Releases Stockholder Express
ANGEL FIRE, New Mexico —February 10, 2006 — WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of a new version named Stockholder Express of their Stockholder Accounting System. The new version has most of the features of the WorldSharp Bond/Stockholder Accounting system which is used by high volume customers and sells for $5999. While Stockholder Express has most of the features of WorldSharp’s higher priced systems, it…
Wild Women Entrepreneurs and MyEventGuru Enter Partnership
Boston (February 10, 2007) — Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE), the leading networking organization for women entrepreneurs, announced today that the organization has entered into a partnership with MyEventGuru to help area women promote their businesses and expand their networks.
“Our goal with this partnership is to provide women access to event tools and solutions that will allow them an edge over the competition,” says Ja-Naé Duane, Wild WE founder and…
Wild Women Entrepreneurs and ReadyTalk Enter Partnership
Boston (February 10, 2007) — Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE), the leading networking organization for women entrepreneurs, announced today that the organization has entered into a partnership with ReadyTalk to help area women enhance their professional development without restrictions.
“Our goal with this partnership is to provide women with the opportunity to communicate with other professionals without the hassle of complicated technology,” says Ja-Naé Duane, Wild WE founder and president. “ReadyTalk…
One Stop Shopping for UK Wholesalers, Dropshippers, Retailers and Startups
Locating wholesalers and suppliers becomes simple with the online portal dedicated to locating wholesalers, dropshippers, suppliers, products, bargains and offers.
Product sourcing companies and suppliers traditionally market their products and services by word of mouth between their customers and have scarcely exploited the potential of the internet to expand their customer base and popularity. Consequently retailers and startups seeking wholesale sources to fulfill their product sourcing needs have been the ones…
ForAccess.com and SureBook Announce New Affiliate Program
SAN ANTONIO, TX-- ForAccess.com is proud to announce that SureBook, an automated appointment reminder program, is providing 200 FREE reminder calls each month to our Gold members through our affiliate program. “ForAccess strives to provide its members with resources that help reduce time and costs so they can focus on providing excellent service,” says Jeanne Fuller, President of ForAccess.com. “Having SureBook join us in this endeavor as an affiliate partner…
Mom Entrepreneurs Speak Out on The Montel Show
On a recent taping of the Montel Show, Mary Goulet and Heather Reider were asked to appear as experts on moms running businesses.
The title of the show, scheduled to air February 8th, is Moms, Inc. On February 8th audiences will see Mary and Heather in action. They will be answering questions from the audience as well as talking with other mom entrepreneurs who are making their business dreams come true.…
Appointment of LITMUS Defense CEO to Nanotechnology Board
LITMUS, LLC, a leading global technology innovations company, today announces that Bill Nevius, President and CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary, LITMUS Defense LLC, has been selected to join the Board of Directors of the Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance for 2007.
The Alliance is a non-for-profit corporation established in 2006 to advance economic development in the State of Colorado, with a focus on the use of nanotechnology. The Alliance partners with…
direct/ Hugin Group (NO) - Hugin Group enters agreement with NetConnect to impro …
Oslo, February 8th 2007. Listed companies are continually searching for solutions to improve communications with their share markets. Using a web-cast combined with a telephone conference, companies can now achieve a dialogue with their shareholders, brokers and investors through their presentations.
Hugin, Europe´s leading provider of innovative solutions for connecting communication professionals with their target audiences, and NetConnect Systems AS, a telephone meeting solution provider, have started a cooperation for…
My Asset Tag creates new In-Stock Barcode labels for Inventory Management, Shelv …
My Asset Tag’s new labels will add organization and security to any stock inventory system. These preprinted barcode and serial number labels are tamper- evident and made of laminated plastic or aluminum. Customers can select between sequentially numbered barcode labels or labels printed with sequential numbers alone.
Brooklyn, NY- December 22, 2006 – My Asset Tag, a leader in the manufacture of asset and property tags has launched a suite…
The National Networker and Foundercontact to start-up a premium online marketpla …
Web 2.0 network connects entrepreneurs with 3,500 potential investors.
The National Networker and Foundercontact to start-up a premium online marketplace in the USA Web 2.0 network connects entrepreneurs with 3,500 potential investors.
foundercontact International Ltd. and Adam J. Kovitz of Kovitz Enterprises, LLC and its publication, The National Networker, signed an agreement to set up a Web 2.0 network to serve as a portal for US-based entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers…
JobOrder's Human Resources Capabilities Aid Creative Managers and Project Leader …
February 08, 2007, Cortland, NY - Management Software today announced that recent enhancements have been made to JobOrder\'s built-in human resources capabilities, including SkillFinder, to keep track of mission-critical data involving employees. JobOrder software delivers powerful benefits in the form of unified and streamlined business processes for greater productivity, profitability and decreased costs.
The real challenge of achieving job order, maintaining client satisfaction and optimizing profitability often depends on an organization\'s…
NetDimensions Opens New Office in Austin, Texas
Today NetDimensions, developer of the award-winning Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system, announced the opening of its first regional office in the United States.
United States and Canada Vice President of Sales Mark Sanmarco manages the Austin office, now NetDimensions’ North American headquarters. “From Austin we can provide “at-hand” sales and support services for local EKP users. This becomes increasingly important as the number of U.S. and Canadian clients grows,”…
iWorld Projects & Systems, Inc. names Jack W. Eversull to Board of Directors
Dallas, Texas—February 7, 2007--iWorld Projects & Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: IWPS) announced today that Jack W. Eversull has joined the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Eversull joins current directors David Mathie and David Pells on the iWorld board. The Company is currently in the midst of a turnaround.
According to iWorld President David Pells, “Mr. Eversull is highly experienced and respected in the energy, investments and investor relations communities.…
Jewelers Auction Raises over $200K for Charities
Comedian Kathy Griffin, Auctioneer Mike Jones Help Boost Funds Raised by Jewelers for Children Auction
( EMAILWIRE.COM, February 07, 2007 ) Tucson, AZ – Over 700 jewelry industry vendors and retailers attended the annual Jewelers For Children auction, held on January 30 at the Centurion Jewelry Show at the Westin La Paloma Resort.
Auctioneer Mike Jones, President of United Country Auction Services of Kansas City, conducted the charity auction…
PMForum.org names Professor Rajat Baisya in Delhi, India as International Editor …
Dallas, Texas – February 5, 2007 — PMForum.org announced today that Dr. Rajat Baisya, Professor of Project Management at the Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi, India, 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…
The Insiders Corner; Right On The Money for What Was Around the Corner for Oil a …
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., DELTA, B.C. February 7, 2007 - OilandGasStockNews.com (OGSN), an investor and industry news portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella for the oil and gas sector, revisits the oil and gas trends predicted in the ‘Insiders Corner’ January 11, by Michael Brush. Brush had investors considering “Is there any end in sight?” It may be just around the corner, as oil prices were bearish and in the $50…
Business man Alon Peled invests in the Romanian modeling industry
Alon Peled, the General Manager of Mentor Group, announces that he is now entering in the fashion sector, and wishes to invest in a new launched company in Romania named - GIO Models Agency & Management.
“The main reason for this is that I believe that the local fashion field needs new standards and maybe a redefinition of what is quality and professionalism when it comes to modeling agencies.
The worldwide…
Fortna Auctioneers Hits Home Run at Pennsylvania State Auctioneers Convention
Annville-based Auction House Brings Home Marketing Awards
( EMAILWIRE.COM, February 06, 2007 ) Annville, PA -- Fortna Auctioneers, a South Central Pennsylvania based auction company has recently been awarded top honors for their marketing expertise in residential real estate, commercial and industrial real estate and farm real estate. This advertising competition held by the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association, is open to auctioneers and auction companies throughout Pennsylvania and judged by…
Environmental Protection from Surplus and Obsolete IT Assets through Computer Re …
Electronics and landfills are a bad combination, so Surfplus.Net helps companies recycle their old, used, obsolete computers and electronics and other IT assets to keep them out of landfills and protect the environment.
Peabody, MA – Old, used, obsolete computers and electronics are hazardous waste and should not be sent to a landfill, so Surfplus.Net helps companies get rid of old IT assets and protect the environment at the same time.
Millions…
Camarillo Microsoft Dynamics Navision Reseller Receives An Upgrade
Local accounting and ERP software reseller expands its operations with a new building and positive outlook on relations with Microsoft dynamics-Navision
Microsoft Navision ERP software is a tool that allows companies to expand by providing integrated business-management solutions, but one of their partners needed an expansion of a different sort. Business System Solutions LP, a Camarillo-based Certified Microsoft Dynamics Navision reseller today announced the expansion of its operations into…
Traders Receive an Account Bonus for Transferring to Global Forex Trading
Global Forex Trading (GFT) announced today that it will offer traders up to $1,000 when they open a new GFT forex trading account by transferring funds from an equities, futures or forex brokerage.
Traders who transfer funds to open a new GFT account before Feb. 28, 2007, can earn a bonus of $100 to $1,000, based upon the size of their account deposit and the number of trades they complete within…
Hivelocity Networks adds IQInvision To Its Arsenal
Hivelocity Networks, a network video surveillance company in Martinsburg, WV, has added the IQinVision product line to its existing line of high quality megapixel video surveillance cameras.
After learning the features and benefits of IQinVision\'s smart camera systems, Hivelocity Networks was convinced that adding the IQeye family of IP megapixel network cameras was an excellent choice for their company. \"We were really impressed with the quality and features, both hardware…
CIT Global develops a sophisticated Enterprise Portal for The Emirates Center fo …
Toronto, Cairo, Dubai, February 5, 2007. CIT Global, a leading international eCommerce/mCommerce solutions and services provider with business in more than 25 countries worldwide, was selected by The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), one of the prestigious government institutions in UAE, for the development and integration of its portal system.
The project is a sophisticated governmental portal model developed by CIT Global who has been acting as…
UK Office Direct Adds the ‘Think’ for themselves Rexel Mercury Shredders to Shre …
7th February 2007 - UK Office Direct Ltd today announced the inclusion of the Rexel Mercury anti-jamming shredders to its extensive range of office shredding machines. The Mercury range of shredders are available immediately for purchase from UK Office Directs’ website (http://www.ukofficedirect.co.uk) or by telephone on 01793 763555.
Overview of Mercury Technology
The new Mercury Technology from Rexel has created an innovative range of shredders that 'think' for themselves and put…
Build your Own Ergonomic Workstations: 3D Work Bench Configurator from Productio …
Production Basics has developed a workbench configurator that allows users to choose workstation styles and accessories and add them to an on-screen 3D model. Users can change colors and sizes on screen, helping them evaluate the best workstation for their manufacturing facility. Functionality also includes spinning, rotating and zooming the model showing the user small product details and work bench set-up. The Java-based (http://www.java.com) program is available at www.pbasics.com.
\"This is…
Frankfurt, Halldis Italy adds yet another destination to its portfolio of apartm …
Last month Halldis Italy opened its new seat in Frankfurt, Germany for both Business Men and private travellers.
After Paris and Brussels it’s Frankfurt’s turn. The newest addition in corporate apartments Halldis offers its managers and professionals is in the all important German city, a crossroads for European business. With a population of over 650 thousand, a metropolitan area of 5 million people, an excellent transport system (the airport alone…
DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST UNION COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
The lawsuit alleges that the Union County Prosecutor's Office discriminates against Hispanic employees.
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY, February 5, 2007 - A Hispanic employee has filed suit against Union County and the Union County Prosecutor's Office (UCPO) alleging systematic race and ethnicity discrimination in the office's promotion practices.
Edgardo Ortiz - a Detective Sergeant with the UCPO - alleges that despite his distinguished twenty-year career in law enforcement, he was repeatedly…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir Bank´s Conference call in relation to FIM acquisi …
Glitnir and FIM will host a telephone conference in English at 12.30 Finland, 11.30 Oslo time, 10.30 UK/Iceland, Monday 5 February. Bjarni Ármannsson, CEO of Glitnir, and Risto Perttunen, CEO, FIM will present the transaction and chair the phone conference.
To participate, call:
UK +44 (0)20 7162 0025
Norway: + +47 2156 3120
Denmark: +45 327146/7
Finland: +358 (0)9 2313 9201
Sweden +46 (0)8 5052 0110
The conference call, along…
