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Telco Retailer Puts Customer Service Strategy Into Action With New E-commerce Platform

While customer service is always said to be a priority with many mobile phone (http://www.allphones.com.au/home.asp) providers, there is one company that is staying true to their word. Allphones went live with their new e-commerce platform on December 1, 2009. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Andromeda Announces Launch of Real Time GPS Order & Driver Tracking

Andromeda, the leading provider of software solutions for the Foodservice delivery, restaurant and QSR markets today announced the launch of the world's first fully integrated real-time GPS driver and order tracking solution for it's delivery POS solution. Andromeda's real time tracker allows consumers to follow their order from the kitchen to the door, in real time, and enables restaurant operators to see all of their drivers and orders in real time. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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RE/MAX Reports Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Saw More Homes Sold More Quickly in February

Home sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued to rebound in February with the number of attached and detached homes sold 30.5 percent higher than in February of 2009. Homes also were selling more quickly, with those that did find buyers spending an average of 160 days on the market compared to 186 days for homes sold a year earlier. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Club Yogi Rewards Program Celebrates First Anniversary

Club Yogi Rewards, an incentive program for families who camp at any of the 75 Jellystone Park Resorts in North America celebrates its one-year anniversary. The program, aimed at encouraging families to take more camping vacations has seen great success over the past year. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Record sale sparks signs of change

Fifteen years on from when the doors first opened at Signs Express in Glasgow, there’s a new business owner at the helm. As one of the most successful centres in the UK’s largest sign franchise, new owner Graham Casey was quick to get involved having first discovered the opportunity at last year’s British & International Franchise Exhibition at the London, Olympia. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Telecommunication Retailer Gives Back to Community Club that Saves Australian Lives

In the month of March Surf Life Saving New South Wales will be holding the annual NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Blacksmith Beach, just south of Newcastle. For the third year in a row, Allphones, a national mobile phone (http://www.allphones.com.au/home.asp) retailer, are proud to be a major sponsor. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Telecommunication Retailer First to Offer Daily Deals E-Commerce Platform

For the first time in the telecommunication industry, Allphones have lead the market by launching a daily deals e-commerce platform. Kicking off on the 1st of March, 2010 the daily deals concept offers a single item for 24 hours only, at an unbeatable price. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Entrepreneur Brings International Health Sensation to America: Plans to Revolutionize Snacking Corn in a Cup Concept, Cup It, Eyes Aggressive American Growth Strategy

Cup It, the first concept of its kind to offer a cost-conscience healthy alternative to typical fast-food fare by introducing portion controlled food servings in a cup. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Free Webinar "Online Marketing Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Online Marketing"

A free webinar series on the best practices for online marketing for businesses focusing on how to increase lead generation, brand penetration and deepen customer engagement through social media, email messaging and local search marketing. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Mosquito Squad Launches New Mosquito Control Website

Mosquito Squad – the mosquito exterminator – launches new MosquitoSquad.com (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Remington Financial Group Well- Positioned To Help Finance, Refinance Commercial Real Estate In 2010

Nearly a billion dollars in loans approved in 2008-2009, despite credit crunch (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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AmericInn Adds New Field Director to Take Hotel Franchise in New Direction

AmericInn® is pleased to welcome George Stallwood to its sales team as director of franchise sales and development in the Midwest for parent company Northcott Hospitality. Stallwood will be responsible for growing the hotel franchise in the great lakes region with newly constructed and high-level hotel conversion properties. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Irish Van Hire Company Vanrentals.ie Secure New Fleet of Mercedes Sprinter Vans in Dublin, Ireland

Despite tough trading conditions in the Irish Republic, online van hire operator Vanrentals.ie has secured its first batch of 2010 Mercedes Sprinter rental vans. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Project Managers are Funneling More Marketing Dollars into Custom POP Display for In Store Marketing

Custom POP Display and Other Innovative Measures Drive Sales At Retail (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Announcing PEOcompare.com, Unbiased Comparison of PEO Companies & Services; Ranking Tool matches you with PEOs that offer the services you request

PEOcompare.com puts the business owner in touch with Professional Employer Organizations that closely match your business’ human resource outsourcing needs. Employee leasing is a way for you to remove the business burden of employment. This site will provide you with easy-to-compare information on national and local PEOs to help you find the one that best suits your HR outsourcing needs. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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New Customer Click Workshop Focuses on Customer Engagement for Sales and Customer Service Success

The new Customer Click workshop delivers information on communication and customer engagement to sales professionals, managers and customer service teams. Based in plain language, it is a solution to coded personality testing which can be difficult to retain and share successfully with others. Developed through research into customer engagement, marketing and the psychology of message delivery, the Customer Click workshop offers a new vision in customer and staff engagement. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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Personal Services Expected to Grow at Twice the Rate of Other Franchise Lines

Franchising is among the most attractive business options in a recessionary environment where business growth is slow, layoffs are widespread and workers left in the job market are disgruntled. What’s more, the personal services category of franchising is expected to grow at twice the rate of other franchise lines, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA). (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Tom Rather, President of Franchise ASAP of Atlanta, Georgia, has Announced There are More Companies Than Ever Choosing Franchise Development as a Means of Business Expansion

Many regard a company’s ability to grow as the strength of their brand and appeal. However when capital is difficult to come by; business owners eager to expand their business model are turning to franchising as a means for expansion. Tom Rather President of Franchise ASAP a leading franchise consulting group based in Atlanta Georgia (http://howtofranchise.org/articles/how-to-franchise-2/) says; “I am receiving more calls than ever from likely franchisors interested in taking the first steps in developing their business into a franchise.” The question is always." I want to franchise my business but what is the proper way of doing so." (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Beyond Business Blogging: Getting Started with Automated Lead Nurturing

Right On Interactive releases new eBook to help marketers cultivate new business leads. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Website Clarifies Business Opportunity Investment vs. Buy a Job Question

An important issue to be considered by business opportunity buyers is whether they are planning to invest in a business for future gain, or whether--if they are going to work in the company--their purchase will merely involve “buying a job.” A blog just posted at BizBen.com explores this question to help contribute to the education of prospective business buyers (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Lease Option Classes Teams Up With Michael Carbonare of Naked-Investor For Limited Seating Lease Option Class!

The Top Two Lease Option Educators Join Forces For 4 Day Lease Option Training in May. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Eagle Technology, Inc introduces web based Service Management Software for Small Contractors

Eagle Technology, Inc. (Eagle) today announced the release of Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for Service Management, targeted towards small contractors and residential service providers.eServiceNet is a fully hosted (nothing to install) solution which includes service tracking, history, Customer Management (CRM) and a complete accounting package to manage billing and collections. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Virginia Campground Receives Facility of the Year Award from Camp Jellystone� Campgrounds

One of Americas Biggest RV Park Franchises, Jellystone Park Campgrounds, has awarded two parks with Franchise of the year. The winners were North Java, NY and the Jellystone Park® campground in Natural Bridge VA. Among the chain of family RV Camping resorts, this award is the most sought after recognition, awarded based on park improvements, amenities and outreach to new campers. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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According to Woodcraft, Opening a Franchise May Be An Option For Those Looking For Work

In September 2009, USA Today reported that about 8.7 percent of the unemployed that year opted to become their own bosses, either by starting their own business or opening a franchise. According to national woodworking retailer, Woodcraft, opening a franchise may be an option worth exploring for those without a job given the national unemployment rate is now hovering above 9 percent. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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With Record-Breaking Sales in its First Four Weeks, Hurricane Grill & Wings? in Jacksonville - Julington Creek, Florida Sets the New Brand Restaurant Model

Hurricane Grill & Wings™ launches new restaurant footprint to support demand and build bottom line. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Proforma Partners with Global Source Link

Proforma, a leader in the printing and promotional products industry announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Fort Scott, Kan. based, Global Source Link (GSL). (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Smashburger To Sizzle Into Boise With Second Area Location March 31

“Better Burger” Restaurant to Heat up Corner of Milwaukee Street and Franklin Road (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Nielsen Research Confirms Advertising Effectiveness of indoorDIRECT?S Restaurant Entertainment Network

Remote Control/DVR-Free Environment Drives Significant Advertising Recall and Purchase Intent (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Outsourced Facilities Maintenance a Cost-Savings for Commercial Building Owners and Managers

“As an outsourced contractor, we provide the right service when it’s needed,” says Troy Norberg, General Manager for Tru-Serve, a facilities maintenance company in the Twin Cities. “More times than not, we are less expensive and more efficient than using a separate plumber, electrician, or carpenter. Our professionals can come into a facility at one time to do the work of all those vendors.” (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Amway Parent Grows to $8.4 Billion in 2009

Strategic innovation, consumer focus fuel growth despite slow global economy; Alticor marks sales increase for ninth time in 10 years (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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AHEB Investment Group Assists Waste2Energy with Project Funding

AHEB Investment Group provides assistances to Waste2Energy with their funding and provides invaluable advice and support in the current stricter lending climate. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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New White Paper: Archstone Test Shows 1.5% Revenue Increase from Call Center's Capture of Incremental Leads

Revenue gains in 40-community trial validated by international independent consulting firm (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. Sustains Profitability Through Innovation in 2009

Leading U.S. brokerage announces 2009 profits, shares insights on successful model (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Arizona Marketing Firm, Allegra Marketing & Print, Expands Business Through Local Acquisition

Arizona marketing firm, Allegra Marketing & Print, a leading marketing company in Scottsdale, AZ, has been providing innovative marketing services and products to clients since 1982 and has recently expanded their business through the acquisition of Insty-Prints Business Printing & Digital Services. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Layoff Becomes at Catalyst for Denver, CO Area Mompreneur - Cybertary�, Inc. Signs first Colorado franchise in Littleton

Cybertary, Inc., a network of professional Virtual Assistants (VAs) supporting independent and small business owners, announced it sold its first franchise office in Colorado, to Dana Hall in Littleton. Cybertary now has 25 offices nationwide. Many of the Cybertary franchise owners are women who, after being laid off from their corporate jobs, assess how a career fits into their lifestyle priorities and choose to leave their traditional careers behind to become entrepreneurs. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research (CWBR), Colorado ranks among the top states for women-owned businesses. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Astaro Will Extend Network Security Solution Offerings with Three New Products During 2010

Astaro RED, Astaro Mail Archiving and Astaro Wireless Security will allow organizations to better connect and secure their networks. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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More Successful Efforts to Purchase a Business In California, a Welcome Sign

The California small business sales statistics for February have been announced by BizBen.com. The company CEO said an improved success rate among those working to purchase a business last month, when compared to results for the same month last year, is an indication of recovery in the market for small and mid-sized businesses, and a precursor of better news for the economy. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Businesses Bouncing Back: Alltech's Agribusiness Summit Focuses on Growing Businesses Despite Adversity

Overcoming shortages and high raw material costs, environmental concerns, competitive forces in the marketplace, developing alliances with the right players in the industry and building a powerhouse brand will be among the topics discussed at Alltech’s 2010 Agribusiness Summit. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Career Agents Network Announces Winner of 2010 Career Agent Military Scholarship for ?Entrepreneur Hero?

Career Agents Network is pleased to award Irvin Carter, Jr. the 2010 Career Agent Military Scholarship for "Entrepreneur Hero". Carter will receive a $20,000 scholarship for starting his own recruiting business, targeting high-growth industries, as a Career Agent. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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IRA Financial Group, the Premier Provider of IRS Approved Self-Directed IRA's Responds to Worsening Credit Crisis

Overwhelming Response to IRA Financial Group-Checkbook Control Self Directed IRA's on the rise. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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