PRWeb: Business Economy

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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Zuuply.com Provides Comprehensive Answers to Consumers? Finance-Related Questions

Finance Site Provides Useful Information on Credit Cards, Debt Management, Personal Finance, Taxes and Other Financial Topics (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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GuideMeHongKong.com Launches "First Of Its Kind" Hong Kong Tax Calculator

GuideMeHongKong.com has launched a new tax calculator that helps entrepreneurs and business professionals estimate their annual Hong Kong taxes and allows them to perform a comparative analysis with similar taxes in other countries. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Due to a Harsh Winter; the Storms have Created Demand for Tree Work Especially in North Georgia

Tim Costley, owner of SAM Tree Services (http://www.samtreeservices.com/), says the storms, along with the excessive rains this year, have created a high demand for tree work in North Georgia. Mr. Costley is an ISA Certified Arborist based in Dawsonville, Georgia. SAM has noticed that consumers despite the economy are also requesting more tree trimming and pruning to be done to keep their landscape looking beautiful. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Freedom Debt Relief Receives Industry Certification

Goldine Research firm evaluation marks company as leader in debt (http://www.freedomdebtrelief.com/) settlement industry (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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Innovative Private Aircraft Charter Broker, JetHub LLC, has Outstanding Year

Private aircraft charter company, JetHub LLC (www.jethubaviation.com), exceeded their own expectations in 2009 by more than doubling their revenue expectations, despite a declining economy and intense competition. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Foreclosure Auctions Red Hot as Nation?s Leading Real Estate Auction Giant REDC Rolls into Dallas, Houston, Seattle and Portland To Auction 175+ Fresh Foreclosures Simult

The auctions are part of REDC’s record 125 auctions in 71 days. The company has auctioned a U.S.-leading 6,800 properties for $368 million so far this year. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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Contactless Payments Arrive for Business Customers

Barclays has become the first bank in Europe to launch commercial contactless debit cards to its business customers. From March, all Barclays Business customers receiving new or re-issued cards will find that they come with contactless technology as standard. This enables them to pay for low value transactions by holding the card over a reader, without the need to enter a PIN or insert the card into a terminal. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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Foreclosure Auctions Red Hot as Real Estate Auction Giant REDC Rolls into Dallas and Houston To Auction 100+ Fresh Foreclosures on Saturday and Sunday

The auctions are part of REDC's record 125 auctions in 71 days. The company has auctioned a U.S.-leading 6,800 properties for $368 million so far this year. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Buying Gold is Not as Safe as TV Ads Make it Appear, Says 35-Year Veteran of the Precious Metals Markets

Ads advocating the purchase of gold dominate the air waves. However, the gold coins promoted do not provide the safety and protection that the ads promise. Bill Haynes, a 35-year veteran of the precious metals bullion market, explains why. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Career Performance Institute Offers Innovative Ways to Find Gainful Employment

Career Performance Institute is offering a free 30 minute coaching session to help unemployed individuals explore opportunities and alternatives to finding gainful employment (http://www.1personalcareercoach.com), find solutions of your own., improve communication skills, build good relationships, improve time management skills, improve interviewing skills, and most importantly how to get a dream job. Instead of writing a traditional resume, where you listed your duties, think outside the box and tell what you did that solved a problem for the company. This will make you stand out as different when the personnel department starts setting up appointments for interviews. For further information: http://www.1personalcarercoach.com (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Jannie's Deals' Internet Storefront is Dedicated to Offering 24/7 Online Deals

New store offers a wide variety of products for your home and garden at very reasonable prices. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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FHL Bank Atlanta's Affordable Housing Effort Is Creating Thousands of Jobs and Supporting Municipal Tax Bases, According to a New Research Study

Researchers Estimate That Each $1 Million of the Bank's Affordable Housing Funds Generates $24.6 Million of Economic Activity (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Barclays Increase Contactless Card Transaction Limits

The maximum limit for contactless card transactions in the UK has increased from £10 to £15, making paying for small transactions by debit or credit card even easier for millions of customers. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Mixed Reception for Prudential Deal

A difference of opinion between investors erupted in Europe and Asia on Monday over British insurer Prudential's $35 billion deal to buy AIG's Asian unit, American International Assurance (AIA), reports shareprices.com, a free online resource providing share information on all FTSE 100 (http://shareprices.com/ftse100), 250 and 350 London Stock Exchange listed companies. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Stonegate Mortgage Attracts Venture Capital from Second Curve Partners

Indianapolis Mortgage Banking Firm Finds Success, Growth in Tough Economy (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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A Free Business Evaluation Tool Can Assist in Key Business Decisions

Businesses are struggling to succeed in the current world economy. One company has launched a free mobile application that can help determine the success of a new or existing business model. The Business Model Evaluator Tool (www.businessmodelevaluator.com) works to identify strengths and weaknesses in a business model to allow a realistic picture of a businesses ability to succeed. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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COBRA Premium Subsidy Extension Compliance Guide

Group health plans and their sponsoring employers face added responsibilities under the COBRA subsidy amendments adopted under H.R. 4691. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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teardowns.com Declares the Value of Your Home May Be Zero

New Economy or Old -- Buyers are Looking to Buy Homes at “Land-Value” (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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CGI Unveils CGI Trade360? to Replace Proponix360? as Trade and Supply Chain Finance Solution

Trade360 is a web-based customizable software-as-a-service to help banks participate in the trade and supply chain finance revolution (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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NPD Reports on 2009 Athletic Footwear & Sports Apparel Market

Findings Show Valuable Lessons Where Growth Happened (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Tax Resolution Services Co. Has Saved Taxpayers $52M in Back Taxes, IRS Penalties

The nation’s leading tax resolution firm has a 99.7% client satisfaction rate in over 9,000 tax relief (http://www.taxresolution.com/irs-help.asp) cases and an IRS tax settlement rate of $0.11 on the dollar. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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M&T Bank CEO Wilmers Posts Message Urging U.S. to ?Regain Mantle of Leadership in Global Economy?

M&T Bank Chairman and CEO Robert G. Wilmers today posted a message to shareholders online stating the U.S. has lost the “mantle of leadership” and “regaining this mantle of leadership will require much work and true regulatory reform.” (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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MBO Partners to Sponsor Contract Talent Management Track at HCI 2010 Human Capital Summit

A new Contract Talent Management Track will be added to the fifth annual Human Capital Summit, featuring sessions on contingent workforce management, including attorney Eric Rumbaugh presenting on the fundamentals of Independent Contractor Compliance. The summit, sponsored by MBO Partners, will be held in Tuscon, AZ this March 21-24. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Financial Finesse Releases Latest Study on Employees? Financial Issues

2009 Lauded as the year of “failure and redemption” (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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U.S. Bankruptcy Auction of 165 Orlando Condos in "The Vue at Lake Eola" Scheduled for Auction on March 15th

By order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a portfolio of 165 brand new condominium units is slated for the auction block March 15th. Complex is known as “The Vue at Lake Eola”, in downtown Orlando, Florida (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Morehead Associates, Inc. and Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) Finalize Agreement for Employee and Physician Surveys and Consulting Services

Morehead Associates, Inc. announced today its agreement with Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) to provide employee and physician surveys and consulting services through October 31, 2012. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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HeartMath� LLC and Trajectory Health Collaborate to Measurably Reduce Stress and Improve Health in Corporate America

HeartMath® LLC has announced a partnership with Dallas-based Trajectory Health LLC. The partnership will concentrate on measurably slowing the production of new disease before a catastrophic event occurs, working with companies to design, implement and evaluate clinical intervention programs with employees. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Bonus Plans for 2010 Remain Strong While Salary Levels Gradually Rebound: Buck Consultants Survey

The majority of employers report their bonus payments in 2010 will be similar to what they paid last year, according to a Buck Consultants survey released today. Buck’s survey also found that pay increases for 2010 average 2.2 percent. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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UMass Boston Report Finds Mortgage, Fiscal Crisis Affecting Women Differently Than Men

Men's Unemployment Numbers Higher, but Women Suffer in Other Ways, Study Finds (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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ICAP Ocean Tomo Announces IP Think Tank Track: Developing a National Intellectual Property Economic Infrastructure

ICAP Ocean Tomo, the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L), today announced one of four program tracks for the upcoming IP Think Tank event on March 24-25, 2010, in San Francisco, California. The tracks are focused on exploring the next generation of intellectual property (IP) development. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Top 10 Tips to Make the Right Impression in a Sluggish Job Market

Image is everything. It can land or lose you the job. Learn how to stand out in a sea of applicants, or how to maintain – even gain – precious ground in your career. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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CardRatings.com Research Confirms Consumers' Worst Fears Concerning Credit Card Rate and Fee Hikes

CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- recently conducted an informal poll asking site visitors if their credit card rates have increased in the past six months. Eighty-six percent of respondents said yes, in line with site research showing that average interest rates have climbed to 14.89 percent over the past year. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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