Home Business Company Launches New Offer After June Job Report Shows Increased Demand in Online Jobs - YAHOO!

Online company, Vitality for Life is offering a new home business opportunity for Americans after the June job report showed an increase in online labor needs in the United States.

Houston, TX. (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

The monthly U.S. job report was issued for June this week, showed that the monthly gauge saw an increase in online labor demand causing Vitality for Life, the online home business company to launch a new offer for those looking to join the online labor movement. With more online job opportunities finding Americans from all over the world, the home business company launched the free consultation offer to help those interested in working online to find quality and reputable ways to earn an income over the internet. The offer helps people reach their financial prosperity right from home, without worrying about risks or high investments.

The new offer allows interested parties to get a free consultation or informational phone call regarding some of the most proven home business ideas that allows those living in the United States to earn financial prosperity online. The company hopes that the recent reports regarding an increased need for online labor will help motivated those interested in working from home to make the move necessary to begin this type of career and take advantage of one of the best home businesses on the market.

The company will offer the free consultation for those interested and help individuals partner with a billion dollar company that will allow workers to own their own business and do all of their work over the internet, from their own home. The company’s commitment is to help pair people from all over the world with natural, eco-friendly and safe products and allows interested individuals to work on their own accord for this organization right online. The new free informational offer has now launched on the company’s website at vitalityforlife.biz and is available for no cost to those interested in taking jobs from home.

For more information on the new online offer and for more information on this online working opportunity, visit http://www.vitalityforlife.biz/.

Leroy A Tulloch Jr
vitalityforlife.biz
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Israel's shipping company starts functioning from Kolkata - Times of India

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General Electric Company : General Electric : See Long-Term Business Opportunities In Myanmar - 4-traders (press release)

05/31/2012 | 05:23am

General Electric Co. (GE) hopes to get a license to operate in Myanmar by the end of this year as it sees long-term business opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation, Chief Executive of GE ASEAN Stuart Dean said Thursday.

The company is looking to provide power generator equipment to the country and is currently in talks with the Myanmar government to supply portable gas turbines, Dean told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for East Asia in Bangkok.

Dean said he hopes talks with the government will conclude by the fourth quarter.

-By Payungsak Wiriyabunditkul, Dow Jones Newswires; 662-690-4200; payungsak.wiriyabunditkul@dowjones.com

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Company reduces environmental impact, increases business opportunities - YNN

It was a trip to Mars that put Herkimer County company CTM on the map. Now the high precision engineering machine shop says it's protecting planet Earth that can help it reach the next level of success. Sarah Blazonis reports.

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FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- It's been four years since CTM landed on Mars. Or rather, since the scoop the Frankfort company manufactured for the Phoenix Mars Lander began collecting soil from the surface of the red planet. Now the company said it's paving the way for more big projects with its new Environmental Management System.

"Recycling the materials, we've divided that into smaller bins so we know exactly what the material was going. So, yeah, it has had a great impact on us," said John Piseck, a sales engineer with CTM.

The ISO 14001 system monitors the company's effect on the environment and works to reduce it. New equipment, like an evaporator that recycles oil, was purchased as part of the process. CTM's 25 employees also went through months of training.

"It broadens their manufacturing base, it gives them much more competition status with other companies," said John Caneen, a member of the training team with Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corporation.

Officials say that means it's going to be easier for the company to go after contracts with major manufacturers like Toyota and Boeing.

"To date, they've more or less worked with companies that do have that status, and that'll allow us to go around them and go directly to the manufacturer," said Piseck.

And opening the door to do business with larger companies could mean more opportunities for local workers.

The Workforce Development Institute says it awarded CTM a grant for training because programs like this will play a big part in the future of the state's economy.

"To help develop and maintain manufacturing jobs in New York State, and also to create a more sustainable environment," said WDI Regional Director Mary Jo Ferrare.

CTM will next work with an accredited agency to officially certify it's system.

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Business opportunities are often within a company, not outside

Entrepreneurs normally look outside their business for opportunities—to new products, new customer needs and new markets. But the biggest opportunities for your company don’t lie “out there.” Rather, they’re inside, between your ears.

Once in a while, I sit down with a business owner and conduct an “opportunity audit.” This involves asking lots of questions about the company, how it has evolved, what its strengths are and what worries keep the owner up at night. I’m looking for turning points, the strategy behind the biggest wins, new ideas and solutions for their most nagging problems.

I enjoy identifying outside opportunities—new markets for established products, new distribution channels, unexplored partnerships. But as these opportunity audits continually prove, the best opportunities come from overcoming your own biases and blindness—reacquainting yourself with the full power of your business.

Case in point: a few weeks ago, I met with an entrepreneur (we’ll call him Taylor) who is trying to disrupt a sector of the professional services business. He’s wondering why his phone isn’t ringing. I discovered a number of potential explanations, most of which had nothing to do with the business, the market or the economy:

When demand weakened, he cut his prices—despite having no evidence that price was a factor to his clients. In fact, he was already undercutting competitors’ prices, and now he was just undercutting himself! Since providing a superior service was his value proposition, he was also undermining his own credibility. Business buyers believe that you can have better service or a lower price, but not both. Entrepreneurs live by the credo: “If it seems too good to be true, it is.” He put barriers in the way of customers doing business with him. Prospects wanting to use his services had to sign on to an arcane set of rules that Taylor considered fair and sensible but seemed arbitrary and unnecessary to me. When I asked questions about customer relationships and buying patterns in his industry, Taylor didn’t know the answers. I figure anyone trying to revolutionize an industry should spend more time learning how it works.Finally, we identified a tiny market opportunity that might be worth exploring. Sadly, Taylor was all for chasing after that market now—before he’s nailed down his core market.

I had similar experiences two weeks later, when I worked with a leadership team to shake out new opportunities. Early in the day, when I used a bit of industry jargon, my choice of language was criticized. “We don’t use that phrase here,” they said. I was shocked; this was common industry terminology, and I believe companies should use their customers’ language. But, no, this company prides itself on doing things differently. I tried to explain that there’s a difference between being different and being from Mars. Later on, we uncovered a true and valuable differentiator in this company’s service. When I asked why the firm wasn’t promoting this service more, I got pushback again. Some managers don’t think the firm does this well enough, so it doesn’t get mentioned at all.

I figure business is tough enough without imposing arbitrary rules that restrict our creativity or set up barriers between us and our customers.

The good news is these blind spots and brain farts can be identified and overcome—if you’re serious about improving your business. Change is hard, so you have to commit yourself to honest introspection and real change.

It helps to have an outsider—a consultant or a fellow executive—go through the process with you, helping to identify and uproot bad habits. But you can probably achieve a few breakthroughs yourself by answering tough questions such as these:

What is working in my business? Give yourself credit! Note the things that are going really well. Examples could include: much improved employee-retention rates, good cost management, successful marketing initiatives. What isn’t working so well? Be candid here. As Good to Great author Jim Collins would say, “Face the brutal facts.” You probably have lots of business-development, marketing and recruiting initiatives that are not producing the results you need. Identify the pressure points with questions such as: “What isn’t working in our business?”; “What decisions have we made that are preventing us from fixing these situations?”; “What three things could we do differently to solve each of these problems?” What opportunities do we keep putting off? Why aren’t we chasing some of the new opportunities we’ve already identified? Which opportunities should we stop pursuing, so we have more resources to chase the opportunities that matter? What do we do to enhance innovation in our business? What are our competitors doing to enhance innovation? What can we learn from them, and how do we outdo them? Today’s most successful entrepreneurs see unlimited opportunities. They advance by identifying their best growth prospects and weeding out old initiatives, constantly watching for the fuzzy thinking that takes their eyes off the ball. “Say no to a thousand things,” said Steve Jobs. But first say no to your biases and blind spots.

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NH Sex Toy Party Company Expands on Home Business Opportunity - YAHOO!

Intimate Details begins looking to the future with new marketing initiatives to expand home business opportunity. The NH-based company begins aggressive campaign to acquire consultants in new territories and grow their customer base.

Raymond, NH (PRWEB) April 02, 2012

Intimate Details, a New Hampshire-based home party company that offers adult toys, lingerie and novelties, is looking for new consultants as it nears its third year in business. The new home party company continues to grow rapidly, expanding into new areas while supporting more and more clients in their existing territory. The need for new consultants interested in this ground-floor home business opportunity has never been greater for Intimate Details.

“Every week, we have more party requests and we are keeping up with the demand but in order to grow, we need to have more consultants,” says Angela Desrochers, founder of Intimate Details. “We are ready to expand rapidly, and we have introduced new plans for consultants who want to get in on this ground floor opportunity.”

Intimate Details has plans to expand their online advertising base, strategically targeting ads to emerging territories. The company is offering to freely give party leads to new consultants in the territories they expand into. “If there is no one else in your territory, and you’re in good standing, the party is yours,” says Desrochers. “We want you to succeed right away.”

In addition to targeting marketing done for the consultants, Intimate Details also offers new consultants the following:

?    Get paid the night of the party – consultants carry their own inventory. With greater ability to control their own business, there is more flexibility for each consultant to offer free gifts, incentives and discounts to help grow their customer base at a speed that’s comfortable for them.

?    Ground floor incentives – right now, new consultants can take advantage of various programs intended to ‘fast track’ them through the first few months of their business. From increased buying discounts to additional free product, each consultant has the opportunity to jump-start their new business.

?    Free training - if Intimate Details has a consultant in your area, you can participate in one-on-one and “tag-along” party training. In addition, you will receive product and party education directly from Angela Desrochers, founder of Intimate Details, via online video, webinars and video-conferences.

“We’re continuing our focus on providing a classy, comfortable and educational experience,” said Desrochers. “The previous taboo subject of sex toys is becoming a more acceptable one, and it’s our mission to introduce woman and men to the ways our product lines can enhance their relationships and their sex lives. We do it in a fun, relaxing and discreet atmosphere where everyone is comfortable.”

For more information about becoming a consultant or hosting a party, contact Intimate Details at 347-878-0273 or careers(at)intimatedetailsparties(dot)com.

Intimate Details is a home party company that offers adult toys and novelties as well as a fun and fulfilling business opportunity. Angela Desrochers founded Intimate Details in 2008 with a mission to offer quality adult products and education through in-home parties that provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere for women. http://www.intimatedetailsparties.com

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TGA Launches Youth Based Tennis Franchise Company Nationwide

Franchises Offer Business Opportunities to Grow Tennis in Partnership with USTA

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

TGA, the company that is introducing golf to thousands of children nationwide through programs at schools and community based organizations, is set to do the same for tennis in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

This month the innovative youth sports franchise company will begin awarding franchises for its newly minted TGA Premier Youth Tennis, modeled after its successful eight-year-old TGA Premier Junior Golf program that is now in more than 2,500 schools, reaching upwards of 177,000 students in 23 states.

As with the golf program, the youth tennis franchises will create business ownership opportunities for motivated self-starters who are passionate about tennis, and job opportunities within communities for people who enjoy working with children. At the same time these individuals will change the landscape of growing tennis.

“I’ve always believed the best way to grow youth participation in tennis and golf is to make them accessible by bringing the sports directly to the masses through programs that lay a foundation for future growth,” said Joshua Jacobs, TGA’s founder and CEO. “We are excited for the opportunity to introduce kids from all backgrounds to the fun, positive, character-building aspects of tennis while creating business ownership and job opportunities in the industry.”

The TGA/USTA partnership aligns with USTA’s youth initiative, 10 and Under Tennis, which is geared towards getting more kids to participate in tennis using modified equipment and courts tailored to a child’s size and age. Together they have developed curriculums for K - 3rd grade and 4th – 8th grade, enriching kids’ lives through physical fitness, health and nutrition, education, and character building.

Steve Tanner, chief operating officer of TGA Premier Golf and Tennis, who oversees separate tennis and golf franchises, along with joint tennis-golf franchises, said the blueprint for tennis franchises would be the same as golf.

“We are generating tremendous initial interest in tennis franchises across the country due to our strong pedigree of proving this model with golf and the unique opportunities our partnership with the USTA provides. We’re excited about offering geographical franchises and working with people who are entrepreneurial, passionate about tennis and interested in owning their own business that grows the sport.”

TGA is expected to attract tennis industry professionals, as well as business professionals to develop TGA tennis franchises. Some owners of golf franchises, who wanted to expand their existing business, have already begun snapping up the first tennis opportunities TGA made available.

“We are currently launching initial tennis franchises with 35% of our existing franchise owners around the country,” said Tanner. “This was the first step in deploying tennis and I think it speaks highly of the opportunity that so many TGA golf franchisees are investing in tennis. We anticipate many more franchises coming online in 2012.”

Jacobs and Tanner are optimistic on the potential for growth and success for the in school tennis model. They said tennis will adapt to a school setting very easily using the modified equipment developed by the USTA.

“We think it’s going to be huge,” Tanner said. “With the USTA’s 10 and Under equipment, and the ability to put down lines and put up nets anywhere, kids are able to experience playing tennis with each other on a school campus.”

“By combining the USTA’s terrific initiatives for teaching tennis to kids, together with our full service consistent enrichment programs, we are filling a gap in the player pathway and delivering tennis to a nationwide youth audience.”

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TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA) is a youth development program executed through a unique franchise opportunity for self-starters who enjoy working with children in a business venture that provides entry into youth sports, education, and the tennis industry. TGA introduces youth to tennis at elementary and middle schools, child care centers, and community based organizations, through a multi-level enrichment program before transitioning them to camps, clinics and leagues at local tennis facilities nationwide. TGA is a national supporting organization of the Afterschool Alliance and Lights on Afterschool and is a corporate advocate and national partner of the President’s Challenge on Physical Fitness, as well as the National Council of Youth Sports. For more information on TGA, visit http://www.playtga.com or follow @tgayouthtennis on Twitter.

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Practical Law Company & LegalBizDev to Present Free Webinar Addressing Law Firm Business Development Strategies - msnbc.com

NEW YORK, NY — To help attorneys and law firm business development professionals increase new business opportunities, Practical Law Company (PLC), a provider of practical legal know-how to law firms, law departments and law schools, and LegalBizDev, a project management and business development consultancy, will present a free webinar, "How to Develop New Business in an Uncertain Economy," on April 19, 2012 at 1:00PM ET (10:00AM PT). The 60-minute webinar will provide participants with practical and proven strategies to gain repeat business and attract new clients. An interactive Q&A session will follow.

During the presentation, Ian Nelson, PLC's Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, and Jim Hassett, founder of LegalBizDev and author of the Legal Business Development Quick Reference Guide, will cover how to assess which clients are the best candidates for repeat business, the ten key steps to finding new clients and how firms can distinguish themselves from competitors when pursuing new opportunities.

"Increased competition for business within the legal industry is forcing attorneys to rethink their business development strategies," explained Nelson. "A key element to effective business development is being able to demonstrate to clients the steps a firm has taken to improve efficiency and workflow. During this webinar, attorneys will gain useful knowledge they can immediately incorporate into business development opportunities."

Hassett further noted, "Developing new business is difficult in every profession, but attorneys face special challenges due to the many demands on their time. This presentation will focus on the top ten ways lawyers can increase results from their limited marketing time, including special steps lawyers must take in today's uncertain economy."

Register for the free #PLCWebinar: http://bit.ly/FRJFAE. Press invited to attend.

About Practical Law Company: Formed in the UK in 1990 and in the US in 2009, Practical Law Company provides practical legal know-how to law firms, law departments and law schools. Through its team of expert attorney editors, PLC provides practical, up-to-date resources across major practice areas to help lawyers get up to speed quickly, expand their expertise and spend more time on business development. Learn more at www.practicallaw.com or via Twitter http://twitter.com/practicallawUS.

About LegalBizDev: With over 25 years of success developing award winning training and coaching programs, LegalBizDev helps law firms to increase profitability by improving business development and project management. LegalBizDev's proprietary processes help lawyers to identify the action items that are most likely to produce immediate and practical results for their practices. Visit LegalBizDev online: http://www.legalbizdev.com.

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Practical Law Company & LegalBizDev to Present Free Webinar Addressing Law Firm Business Development Strategies

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -03/26/12)- To help attorneys and law firm business development professionals increase new business opportunities, Practical Law Company (PLC), a provider of practical legal know-how to law firms, law departments and law schools, and LegalBizDev, a project management and business development consultancy, will present a free webinar, "How to Develop New Business in an Uncertain Economy," on April 19, 2012 at 1:00PM ET (10:00AM PT). The 60-minute webinar will provide participants with practical and proven strategies to gain repeat business and attract new clients. An interactive Q&A session will follow.

During the presentation, Ian Nelson, PLC's Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, and Jim Hassett, founder of LegalBizDev and author of the Legal Business Development Quick Reference Guide, will cover how to assess which clients are the best candidates for repeat business, the ten key steps to finding new clients and how firms can distinguish themselves from competitors when pursuing new opportunities.

"Increased competition for business within the legal industry is forcing attorneys to rethink their business development strategies," explained Nelson. "A key element to effective business development is being able to demonstrate to clients the steps a firm has taken to improve efficiency and workflow. During this webinar, attorneys will gain useful knowledge they can immediately incorporate into business development opportunities."

Hassett further noted, "Developing new business is difficult in every profession, but attorneys face special challenges due to the many demands on their time. This presentation will focus on the top ten ways lawyers can increase results from their limited marketing time, including special steps lawyers must take in today's uncertain economy."

Register for the free #PLCWebinar: http://bit.ly/FRJFAE. Press invited to attend.

About Practical Law Company: Formed in the UK in 1990 and in the US in 2009, Practical Law Company provides practical legal know-how to law firms, law departments and law schools. Through its team of expert attorney editors, PLC provides practical, up-to-date resources across major practice areas to help lawyers get up to speed quickly, expand their expertise and spend more time on business development. Learn more at www.practicallaw.com or via Twitter http://twitter.com/practicallawUS.

About LegalBizDev: With over 25 years of success developing award winning training and coaching programs, LegalBizDev helps law firms to increase profitability by improving business development and project management. LegalBizDev's proprietary processes help lawyers to identify the action items that are most likely to produce immediate and practical results for their practices. Visit LegalBizDev online: http://www.legalbizdev.com.

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The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc. Provides Company Progress Update - msnbc.com

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Small Business Company, (PINKSHEETS: SBCO)

The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc., a Business Development Incubator, has contracted with Issuer Direct which has a long-standing history as a market leading regulatory compliance specialist and innovator of corporate issuer services, to assist in the formulation and preparation of our N2 Filing.

In addition, SBCO recently retained Scottsdale Holdings, a performance-driven management consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, to create presentation material for its website. The firm specializes in developing strategic objectives which optimize overall performance and increase shareholder returns. Wes Phillips, Managing Partner, who has spent his career creating shareholder value for both public and private companies commented, "Establishing the right strategy in the beginning is critical."

"We are very pleased with the progress we are making in initiating our business plan," said CEO Karen Person. "The Company remains very active in working with our targeted companies to secure additional contracts. Investors seeking information about SBCO should direct those questions to Sterling Capitol LLC, our investor relations firm."

About The Small Business Company
The Small Business Company is a corporation registered in the State of Delaware. SBCO became a fully reporting public company through the filing of a 10SB in late 2006 and began trading on the OTC pink sheets in January 2007. The Small Business Company's strong leadership and vast knowledge and experience will enable the company to be successful in obtaining low risk high growth companies.

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The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc. Provides Company Progress Update

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Philadelphia-based Exercise Equipment Service Company, ExerTech, Announces Franchise Opportunity - YAHOO!

Philadelphia-area entrepreneur creates a successful business model and is now selling ExerTech franchises in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Malvern, PA (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

ExerTech ™, a leading exercise equipment service company, announced a new franchise program for expansion into Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Built on 10-years of experience and with 600% growth over that period, ExerTech offers health clubs, schools, colleges, apartments, condominiums, physical therapy clinics/hospitals, hotels, government facilities and in-home clients the ability to keep their exercise equipment as fit as the people who use it.

Quality Service and Professionalism

ExerTech technicians are professional service personnel, factory-trained to efficiently maintain and repair all types of exercise equipment. Responsiveness, timeliness, cleanliness and efficiency are the hallmarks of ExerTech service personnel. ExerTech’s success is largely due to its professionalism with clients as well as its relationships with manufacturers. Customer satisfaction is the company’s primary goal.

“Our customers choose us because they are tired of dealing with small, disorganized services companies, retail outlets that sell but don’t service equipment and stores that can service only what they sell,” said Don Powers, President and CEO of ExerTech.

ExerTech has relationships with over 40 major manufacturers; therefore, many major manufacturers send ExerTech contract work orders on a daily basis. ExerTech provides the proven systems, tools and processes to enable its franchisees to provide consistent exceptional customer service to more residential and commercial customers than ever before.

Entrepreneurial and Affordable

“This is a great franchise opportunity for all types of entrepreneurs, including young adults, business people and professionals seeking to escape corporate life and, even boomers not ready to retire,” Powers added.

Franchise Information Available

On a limited basis, franchises are available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and total investment starts as low as $16,850 in some areas.

To achieve ExerTech’s commitment to superior customer satisfaction, reliable maintenance and repair services and business operational excellence, franchisees will be provided training in its facility in the Philadelphia-area. Franchisees will receive both business and technical training

“We will award franchises to franchisees who fit our model,” Powers said. “We will be selective to preserve our commitment and reputation to satisfy our customers and provide exceptional service for our manufacturers.”

For franchise information, please see our website or call Don Powers at 610-971-1500.

About ExerTech

Headquartered in Malvern, Pa. (about 15 miles west of Philadelphia), ExerTech is the leading exercise equipment services company in the northeastern United States. ExerTech customers include health clubs, schools, colleges, apartments, condominiums, physical therapy clinics/hospitals, hotels, government facilities, and in-home clients. For more information, please visit: http://www.exertechfitness.com.

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Turner Construction Company Named A Top 50 Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Marketwatch

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- For the third consecutive year, Turner Construction Company is honored to be named one of DiversityBusiness.com's Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. This list recognizes American organizations that provide the most and best business opportunities for companies owned by women and minorities.

The organizations that appear on DiversityBusiness.com's list are selected through an online survey of more than 1,250,000 woman and minority-owned businesses across many market sectors. The chosen organizations distinguish themselves by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with diverse suppliers and subcontractors. Turner Construction Company has awarded more than 52,000 contracts, with a total value of more than $18 billion, to minority and woman-owned businesses since 1979. Last year alone, Turner Construction Company awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned businesses.

Shawn Rosenberger, Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction Company, San Diego, said, "Providing opportunities for minority and woman-owned business enterprises is one of the cornerstones of our corporate culture. In fact, for each year of the past six years, we have awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned subcontractors nationwide."

Turner Construction Company's support for minority and woman-owned businesses is achieved through a number of means, including offering the Turner School of Construction Management. This program seeks to improve the economic viability of minority and woman-owned businesses by enhancing their managerial, technical, and administrative skills. Since 2005, Turner's San Diego office has had over 500 graduates from the Turner School of Construction Management. In 2011, Turner Construction Company held three sessions in San Diego, in partnership with local agencies, community members, and associations.

Turner Construction Company's Community Affairs Director, Vera Howell, states, "Our involvement with small businesses in the construction community is an integral part of our business. Small business subcontractors who participate on Turner jobs will understand that we manage partnerships for growth and not failure."

Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in all major segments of the building construction field. For more information, visit www.turnerconstruction.com .

Media Contact: Beth BingerBCIMobile: (619) 987-6658beth.binger@BCIpr.com

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Turner Construction Company Named A Top 50 Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Turner Construction Company is honored to be named one of DiversityBusiness.com's Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. This list recognizes American organizations that provide the most and best business opportunities for companies owned by women and minorities. 

The organizations that appear on DiversityBusiness.com's list are selected through an online survey of more than 1,250,000 woman and minority-owned businesses across many market sectors. The chosen organizations distinguish themselves by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with diverse suppliers and subcontractors. Turner Construction Company has awarded more than 52,000 contracts, with a total value of more than $18 billion, to minority and woman-owned businesses since 1979.  Last year alone, Turner Construction Company awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned businesses.

Shawn Rosenberger, Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction Company, San Diego, said, "Providing opportunities for minority and woman-owned business enterprises is one of the cornerstones of our corporate culture. In fact, for each year of the past six years, we have awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned subcontractors nationwide."

Turner Construction Company's support for minority and woman-owned businesses is achieved through a number of means, including offering the Turner School of Construction Management. This program seeks to improve the economic viability of minority and woman-owned businesses by enhancing their managerial, technical, and administrative skills. Since 2005, Turner's San Diego office has had over 500 graduates from the Turner School of Construction Management.  In 2011, Turner Construction Company held three sessions in San Diego, in partnership with local agencies, community members, and associations.

Turner Construction Company's Community Affairs Director, Vera Howell, states, "Our involvement with small businesses in the construction community is an integral part of our business. Small business subcontractors who participate on Turner jobs will understand that we manage partnerships for growth and not failure."

Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in all major segments of the building construction field.  For more information, visit www.turnerconstruction.com.

Media Contact: Beth Binger
BCI
Mobile: (619) 987-6658
beth.binger@BCIpr.com

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The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc. Provides Company Progress Update - msnbc.com

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Small Business Company, (PINKSHEETS: SBCO)

The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc., a Business Development Incubator, has contracted with Issuer Direct which has a long-standing history as a market leading regulatory compliance specialist and innovator of corporate issuer services, to assist in the formulation and preparation of our N2 Filing.

In addition, SBCO recently retained Scottsdale Holdings, a performance-driven management consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, to create presentation material for its website. The firm specializes in developing strategic objectives which optimize overall performance and increase shareholder returns. Wes Phillips, Managing Partner, who has spent his career creating shareholder value for both public and private companies commented, "Establishing the right strategy in the beginning is critical."

"We are very pleased with the progress we are making in initiating our business plan," said CEO Karen Person. "The Company remains very active in working with our targeted companies to secure additional contracts. Investors seeking information about SBCO should direct those questions to Sterling Capitol LLC, our investor relations firm."

About The Small Business Company
The Small Business Company is a corporation registered in the State of Delaware. SBCO became a fully reporting public company through the filing of a 10SB in late 2006 and began trading on the OTC pink sheets in January 2007. The Small Business Company's strong leadership and vast knowledge and experience will enable the company to be successful in obtaining low risk high growth companies.

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The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc. Provides Company Progress Update

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire -03/07/12)- The Small Business Company, (Pinksheets: SBCO.PK - News)

The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc., a Business Development Incubator, has contracted with Issuer Direct which has a long-standing history as a market leading regulatory compliance specialist and innovator of corporate issuer services, to assist in the formulation and preparation of our N2 Filing.

In addition, SBCO recently retained Scottsdale Holdings, a performance-driven management consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, to create presentation material for its website. The firm specializes in developing strategic objectives which optimize overall performance and increase shareholder returns. Wes Phillips, Managing Partner, who has spent his career creating shareholder value for both public and private companies commented, "Establishing the right strategy in the beginning is critical."

"We are very pleased with the progress we are making in initiating our business plan," said CEO Karen Person. "The Company remains very active in working with our targeted companies to secure additional contracts. Investors seeking information about SBCO should direct those questions to Sterling Capitol LLC, our investor relations firm."

About The Small Business Company
The Small Business Company is a corporation registered in the State of Delaware. SBCO became a fully reporting public company through the filing of a 10SB in late 2006 and began trading on the OTC pink sheets in January 2007. The Small Business Company's strong leadership and vast knowledge and experience will enable the company to be successful in obtaining low risk high growth companies.

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The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc. Provides Company Progress Update - msnbc.com

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Small Business Company, (PINKSHEETS: SBCO)

The Small Business Company - DBA - Select Business and Corporation Opportunities Inc., a Business Development Incubator, has contracted with Issuer Direct which has a long-standing history as a market leading regulatory compliance specialist and innovator of corporate issuer services, to assist in the formulation and preparation of our N2 Filing.

In addition, SBCO recently retained Scottsdale Holdings, a performance-driven management consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, to create presentation material for its website. The firm specializes in developing strategic objectives which optimize overall performance and increase shareholder returns. Wes Phillips, Managing Partner, who has spent his career creating shareholder value for both public and private companies commented, "Establishing the right strategy in the beginning is critical."

"We are very pleased with the progress we are making in initiating our business plan," said CEO Karen Person. "The Company remains very active in working with our targeted companies to secure additional contracts. Investors seeking information about SBCO should direct those questions to Sterling Capitol LLC, our investor relations firm."

About The Small Business Company
The Small Business Company is a corporation registered in the State of Delaware. SBCO became a fully reporting public company through the filing of a 10SB in late 2006 and began trading on the OTC pink sheets in January 2007. The Small Business Company's strong leadership and vast knowledge and experience will enable the company to be successful in obtaining low risk high growth companies.

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PARC’s “Power of 10” Years as an Independent Company Offers Opportunities to Discuss Open Innovation in Practice

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New Direct Sales Company, Pink Zebra, Offers New Business Opportunity to Independent Consultants - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 08, 2012 - Pink Zebra, the first direct sales candle company to have introduced the revolutionary wax sprinkles, was pleased to announce its new direct sales business opportunity, which is open to all interested consultants in the United States. Officially launched as a direct sales company in September 2011, Pink Zebra has managed to attract over 200 consultants before the end of 2011. Now, the company is open to accepting more sales consultants as they expand their operations across the country.

Tom and Kelly Gaines, who had previously worked with one of the biggest candle manufacturers in the industry, started Pink Zebra in their own homes. Eight years later, they were able to pool together enough funds to purchase the candle manufacturing company they previously worked for and launched Pink Zebra as a direct sales company.

Pink Zebra offers interested consultants with an opportunity to start their own candle business in direct sales. Their flagship product, the Pink Zebra wax sprinkles, come in the form of small pieces of wax made from premium soft soy wax and can be used with the company’s simmer pot collection. Aside from sprinkles, Pink Zebra also features more traditional candle designs such as container candles, pillar candles, and lantern candles. All Pink Zebra candles are made out of the same soft soy wax used for their sprinkles. The company also offers a line of kitchen products, which feature scented candles, sprinkles, hand soap, dish soap, and hand lotion infused with herbal and floral scents. These products are sold primarily through a team of independent sales consultants representing the company.

Pink Zebra currently offers two types of starter kits to those who are interested to join as independent consultants. The basic starter kit is available for $99 and comes with 1 large simmer pot, 6 different varieties of wax sprinkles, 2 flare candles, 1 glimmer kit, 1 apothecary candle and sample stickers of all their available fragrances. The deluxe starter kit is available for $199 and comes with over $375 worth of Pink Zebra merchandise. Both starter kits come with business tools including; product catalogs, brochures, new consultant sign up forms, and party invitations. The deluxe kit comes with a special consultant-rolling tote for carrying product inventories in. Aside from the starter kit, new consultants are also given their own Pink Zebra replicated website, which is offered for free within the first 30 days and $10 per month for the succeeding months. The consultant website is personalized for the consultant but features the same design and layout as the company’s official website.

Pink Zebra employs a multi-level marketing framework, which gives consultants the opportunity to earn from sponsoring new consultants. The company offers a base commission of 25% but consultants can earn up to 35% on personal sales commissions for meeting the required sales goals for each rate. Consultants are entitled to a sponsoring bonus of 7% for each new consultant they personally recruit for the company. Downline commissions range from 2% to 3% depending on generation levels and leadership rank. In addition, those who manage to reach the rank of executive managers and above can earn an additional 2% mentoring bonus. Consultants can sell their inventory products in three ways: through home parties, online, or through person-to-person selling. Pink Zebra Consultants are also free to employ other modes of marketing and selling for as long as they abide by industry standards and the DSA code of ethics.

Pink Zebra also employs the party-plan system of marketing, giving consultants the opportunity to sell their merchandise primarily through home parties. They are also pleased to introduce their hostess rewards program, which entitles hostesses to free merchandise and discounts for hosting qualified Pink Zebra parties. Hostesses can earn a portion of their party sales towards their own  Pink Zebra candles for as long as they meet the minimum requirement in sales.

In addition to their business opportunity, Pink Zebra was also proud to announce their HEROES program. The program helps support single moms by donating a portion of home party sales to daycare. “As founders of Pink Zebra we are most proud of our new charity. HEROES will help and support single moms throughout the United States by giving them one day of daycare from every $500+ party.” Said company founders Tom and Kelly Gaines. “Our goal is 1,000,000 days of daycare over the next 10 years” they added.

Those who are interested in the Pink Zebra Business Opportunity can visit their website at www.pinkzebrahome.com. Interested consultants can find an existing consultant to sponsor them on the company’s website. Those who want to check out the complete Pink Zebra catalog or learn more about hosting Pink Zebra home parties can also visit the website for more information.

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