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Exciting New Product Package Provides Solutions to Help Contractors Find More Jobs and Increase Profits.

Norcross, GA (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

Reed Construction Data announces a never-before-combined suite of products, the Contractor Bundle, that gives contractors the power to strategically find, bid and estimate jobs with unparalleled efficiency to increase their business growth and profit.

“In this economy, every dollar counts. We are arming contractors with the tools they need to find and bid projects more quickly and accurately than ever before,” said Iain Melville, CEO, Reed Construction Data. “Contractors get real-time insight into available opportunities in their area, allowing them to act on opportunities sooner and more successfully.”

Combining the extraordinary power of RSMeans Cost Data, Bluebeam Revu, Reed Insider by GradeBeam and SmartProject News, the Contractor Bundle offers a complete solution to drive business growth:
Unlimited access to project leads for any state to stay on top of bidding opportunities Immediate project detail to identify owners, architects and engineers Convenient, online access to plans, specs and addenda anytime, from anywhere on the web Real-time information for informed business decisions Powerful PDF tools for creation, mark-up, editing and collaboration Valuable networking connections to over 425,000 contractors Streamlined exchange of invitations-to-bid, drawings and specifications Reliable and up-to-date cost information for more accurate estimates

One of the most significant advantages of the Contractor Bundle is that it provides instant access to live project information from Reed Construction Data’s powerful database, allowing contractors to uncover opportunities to win more profitable jobs and stay a step ahead of the competition.

“Successful business requires timely and actionable information from a trusted source,” stated Iain Melville. “With the Contractor Bundle, contractors can find more work, focus their efforts, improve productivity and realize greater profits.”

The Contractor Bundle is available now. For more information, click here.

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Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed Construction Data’s diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, advertising channels and market intelligence solutions for construction industry professionals in the United States and Canada. For more information, please go to http://www.reedconstructiondata.com.

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Tomahawk Stone Splitter - Offers New Stone Recycled Products and Business Opportunities … - YAHOO!

Use Granite Waste and Create Beautiful New Innovative Recycled Stone Products

Manchester, TN (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

Fabricators today are facing huge volumes of leftover granite which is a result of their daily fabrication of granite countertops. The average fabricator loses around $5000.00 per month which is money thrown in the landfills. Waste to Value Stone now offers a new economical concept in green fabrication.

Recycle the waste and keep it out of the landfills. Switch your fabrication into green fabrication and make money out of the waste.

By using the Tomahawk Stone Splitter on waste stone, a whole new market opens for designers, architects and builders. The new green recycled natural stone products are beautiful and can be used in bathrooms, fireplaces, exterior and interior walls. The possibilities using the end product are unlimited. The recycled stone products are truly sustainable and will add value to properties. Recycling of granite and marble will become more important as the world is getting more environmental conscious.

For example one sq ft of waste can produce 3 sq ft of Split Stone Tiles by using the Tomahawk Stone Splitter. This is one of the many products that will enable stone fabrication companies to transform granite and marble waste economically and efficiently into green building products.

Waste to Value Stone is a new innovative company and the company`s focus is to educate,drive and motivate industry leaders and stone fabricators to specify and utilize recycled stone products in wall and floor cladding applications. Waste to Value Stone LLC is always looking for more opportunities in recycling of granite and marble, and the owner Louwrens Mulder is keen on developing even more equipment that will produce new and creative products for the building industry. Start your own business and recycle granite waste into sustainable green products.

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MyAdminSpace.com Offers Easy Income Opportunities to Stay-at-Home Moms

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire -06/12/12)- There are many perks that come from having regular employment, not the least of which are the presence of a steady income and, in many cases, some form of healthcare benefits. Not all of the advantages associated with employment are monetary or even material, however. In fact, a new study finds that many of them might be mental or emotional. The study reports that moms who work have a much lower risk of depression than moms who stay at home with the kids, and do not have any kind of paid employment. This may seem like bad news for parents who prefer to stay home with their children, but it does not have to be. A company called MyAdminSpace.com is seeking to help stay-at-home moms develop part-time employment, with flexible hours but steady income.

MyAdminSpace.com is not a company devoted exclusively to working moms and dads, but rather the company offers its services to anyone and everyone desirous of earning a supplemental income. The company is actually an education and support provider for those interested in affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing essentially involves selling a company's products through websites and online affiliate networks. It can be done at one's own time and according to one's own pace, but it also stands to generate an income, making it the perfect choice for stay-at-home moms and dads, but also for college students, retired persons, and more.

And while affiliate marketing is not always an easy trade to learn, MyAdminSpace.com is a company devoted to making it accessible, even to novices.

In fact, the company offers all of the services and products that an affiliate marketing beginner might need for success. In addition to basic educational services, MyAdminSpace.com provides users with the customized Web properties they need to thrive in the field of affiliate marketing. In addition, the company provides access to some of the Internet's leading affiliate markets.

What sets MyAdminSpace.com apart from its competitors, however, is the company's focus on service. The company has full customer and technical support lines, available to all clients, which few companies in their market offer. The company is devoted to providing prompt, helpful, and friendly service to clients, whether they are experiencing technical obstacles or simply have inquiries about the way affiliate marketing works.

Ultimately, the goal of MyAdminSpace.com is to provide customers with a way to establish their own, small-scale affiliate marketing business, which they can run from home while still generating income, all with minimal commitments of time and attention.

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The JOBS Act Offers Huge Opportunities To Hedge Fund Managers - The Business Insider

Mike McD comment: With the passage of the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, the regulatory environment for hedge funds and other private investment managers is about to change dramatically.

I sat down with Kevin Cott, Esq. – An expert on securities law, and our legal counsel; to find out exactly how this new act will affect the industry.

In the interview that follows, we discuss the JOBS act implications for the marketing and promoting hedge funds, presentation of performance metrics, and creative avenues for managers to raise AUM (assets under management).

The situation is rapidly evolving, and it will be important for managers to stay on top of new developments.  This is true whether you are a hedge fund manager, a RIA or private investment manager, or if you are a trader considering opening your own shop.

If you would like to receive timely alerts regarding the JOBS Act and other regulatory issues for hedge fund managers, simply follow this link or use the form at the bottom of the interview.

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MIKE: We’ve seen a lot of press regarding the JOBS Act and the affect it will have on hedge fund managers. Can you give us a quick overview of what has happened so far, and how the Act will affect hedge fund managers going forward?

KEVIN: Sure…  On April 5th, President Obama signed the JOBS Act, which effectively removes the general solicitation and general advertising prohibition for “rule 506 exempt private offerings.”   This is the regulatory framework that most hedge funds operate under.

Previously, if you were doing a rule 506 offering, you could not engage in any act of general advertising or general solicitation.  Because of the restrictions, hedge fund managers could only discuss their fund with a very close and restricted group of potential investors.

Under the regulations, managers could only raise capital within a very close circle of friends, family, and professional contacts with whom they have an existing relationship. This made it very difficult for new managers to build their business and raise enough capital to reach critical mass.

With the new regulations under the JOBS act, these restrictions on capital raising will be rendered obsolete. Private fund managers will have a broad array of capital raising options that were previously not given to them.

Essentially, managers will be able to engage in advertising, media broadcasts, public websites, interviews, social media, email campaigns, and any number of other marketing strategies to generate interest in their fund.

MIKE: So it sounds like the majority of restrictions will be lifted… Does this mean that hedge funds will be able to publicize track records?  I know that up to this point, any presentation of historical returns or a track record could be considered a solicitation.

KEVIN: Yes, that’s correct.  The key is that the JOBS Act essentially eliminates the former “rule 506” restriction on how managers can market and sell their fund.  They are still subject to general anti-fraud rules under the securities act and the exchange act.

Managers still cannot engage in anything that would be deemed manipulative or deceptive advertising.  Just like any other business, they are prohibited from making untrue statements of material facts.

They will also be subject to specific performance advertising rules.

So specifically for investment advisers, there is already a stream of “no action” letters which are based on the “Clover Capital SEC no action letter.” These guidelines would still apply to applicable managers.

Under these guidelines, there are very specific ways that investment managers need to structure and word performance advertising.  For example:

The effect of material market or economic conditions must be disclosed.Managers cannot use “cherry picking” when presenting returns.Results must show the deduction of fees and expenses.Managers cannot make claims about profits without also disclosing the possibility of loss.

So all of these guidelines would still apply, but the key is that managers will have the ability to disclose the information in a public setting instead of just through one-on-one presentations.

MIKE: So for new and even existing hedge fund managers, I guess there will be a significant ramp-up in terms of presenting this information. Now that they are able to disclose historical information, there is a need to determine how to format and present returns.

KEVIN: Right… Hedge fund managers used to be restricted to basic power point presentations and tear sheets, and now they have a more expanded arena in which they can present.  But there is a challenge in figuring out how to advertise in a legally compliant way and make sure that they are not opening themselves up to additional liability…

MIKE: So do you expect to be working with some of your hedge fund clients to help them design advertising material – or working with managers in reviewing promotion ideas?

KEVIN: I think the big initiative is going to be the use of public websites in addition to other public advertising avenues.  Managers will want to take advantage of the opportunity to reach a broad audience, but will need to be careful in how the fund or trading program is presented.

Formerly, any fund information offered on the web was done through the General Partner (or management company) of the fund. So the web address would be under the name of the management company and information for the fund would have to be password protected.

Typically there would be a legal disclaimer for the management company, but now if the fund is going to be able to market itself, there will need to be legal disclaimers on all of the fund websites.  There is going to be a significantly larger amount of marketing material that needs to be appropriately drafted and appropriately legally disclaimed.

So although the JOBS Act will create a much more open environment for marketing hedge funds, there are a lot of compliance issues that will also need to be addressed.

MIKE: I have to ask, do you think we’ll start to see World Series and Super Bowl commercials for hedge funds?  Will “Paulson & Co.” begin sponsoring major sporting events?

KEVIN: In theory, there’s no reason they couldn’t.  Of course they would have to follow all of the anti-fraud regulations, but it is certainly a possibility.

MIKE: I guess it’s probably very likely that we will see advertisements on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and other financial networks.

KEVIN: Right now we already have advertising for the management companies and for mutual funds. But the management companies can’t directly mention their funds on-air.  So in the future we will probably see more specific advertising for the hedge funds themselves.

The caveat here is that the JOBS act is still pending the SEC’s final draft of the new rules.  The regulations won’t actually go into effect until the SEC completes the formal process of drafting and approving the new regulations.

MIKE:  So what is the timeline and the process for the proposals to actually be organized and passed into law?

KEVIN: The SEC was given 90 days to basically write rules that remove the general advertising and general solicitation prohibition.  So initially that is 90 days from April 5th.

But a lot of times, these rule promulgations will get extended.  So it is not guaranteed that they will have final rules within 90 days.

There are a few specific issues that will come into play. Not only is the SEC removing the general advertising prohibitions, there are also caveats to consider.

For example, the rule 506 prohibition on general advertising / solicitation will be removed provided that all investors in the fund are accredited.  Formerly you could have up to 35 non-accredited investors in a hedge fund, so that is a significant change that the SEC has to draft.

There is another key concept that will need to be addressed. Essentially the management company itself will have to certify that the investor is accredited.

In the past, a manager could rely on an investor’s claim to be an accredited investor.  Of course this was “within reason” – as long as a manager didn’t have a reason to doubt that the investor was truly accredited.

MIKE: But now it looks like the burden of proof will be on the manager to prove that he performed adequate due-diligence to ensure that his investors are accredited — right?

KEVIN: Correct…  So these are some of the rules that the SEC will have to draft in addition to removing the prohibition on advertising. The timeline of when they actually complete these rules will be affected by how detailed the SEC is in covering some of these additional regulations being put in place.

MIKE: Do you expect that managers will now have to request pay stubs and tax returns from their prospective investors? And what about grandfather clauses? Do you expect that if someone is already running a fund which makes use of the 35 “non-accredited” slots, that they will be able to continue to operate with these investors in their fund?

KEVIN: That’s a good question…  This is a big part of what the SEC will have to clarify as they draft the rules. They will have to disclose how much documentation is required, and what it means to “certify” an investor as accredited. This will be a very important area for managers to follow as the rules are clarified over the next year or two.

At this point I haven’t seen any material that actually addresses a grandfather clause, but that will be an important issue for the SEC to cover as they draft the new rules.

MIKE: Do you think there will be an opportunity for managers to choose between structures – where they can either accept 35 non-accredited subscribers and NOT advertise to the general public, or they can take advantage of the solicitation privileges and restrict their fund to only accredited investors?

KEVIN: This is another critical issue that the SEC will need to address in detail.

My general expectation, based on the way the JOBS act was written, is that managers will have the option of continuing to use the 35 non-accredited investors option, but this will need to be clarified. It all depends on the SEC’s interpretation of the JOBS act.

MIKE: What are some creative ways that a hedge fund manager might be able to use this new latitude in marketing their fund or promoting awareness of their returns, even without spending the $3.2 million dollars for a Super Bowl television ad.

KEVIN: Well, there are a tremendous number of opportunities to pursue. Managers can now speak at conferences. They can attend seminars and discuss their fund with other attendees. We will probably see managers organizing events for the specific purpose of networking and exposing potential investors to the fund.

As far as creative ways of doing this, the sky is the limit. Just like any other small business owner, hedge fund managers can now look for effective ways to reach the broadest number of customers. These could range from online seminars to in-person presentations. Marketers can choose to present to large audiences, or engage prospects individually.

Now, instead of worrying about regulatory restrictions, managers can focus on the cost benefit analysis of promotion activities and build their business much more efficiently.

MIKE: Good deal. We will be sure to stay in touch with you as these new regulations are passed into law and the grey areas are clarified.

Thanks for taking the time to chat with me today — we’ll look forward to circling back in the next few months.

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Kevin Cott is the founder and principal at Cott Law Group, and specializes in advising investment managers on all aspects of the fund formation process.  His practice focuses on structuring domestic and offshore funds, including traditional hedge funds, incubator funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, forex funds and separately managed account structures.

If you would like to speak with Kevin about forming a new fund, you can contact him via Kevin [at] cottlawgroup.com.

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Enhanced Guardian Whole Life Insurance Portfolio Offers Retirement Income-Focused Opportunities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As part of its ongoing commitment to provide consumers with a flexible array of tools to help protect their future financial security, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announced important enhancements to two policies in its flagship Whole Life portfolio.

Known as 20 Pay Whole Life and Life Paid Up at Age 65, both policies offer lifetime protection without the worry of having to pay for it over a lifetime: The first enables clients to fully pay for their permanent coverage in 20 annual premium payments, while the second ensures that premiums stop when clients are ready to start enjoying their retirement.

Now Guardian has optimized policy distributions (loans/withdrawals) on both policies, making them ideally suited for someone who wants to obtain guaranteed protection now at a guaranteed premium, while accumulating cash values (dividends) that may be used later to fund a supplemental retirement benefit or other needs down the road. This enhancement in particular may offer a measure of confidence to a generational cohort that has been disproportionately impacted by the turmoil of the economic landscape, noted Michael Ferik, FSA, Guardian Senior Vice President, Individual Life.

“Guardian research reveals anxiety among all Americans, regardless of age, about their ability to save for a comfortable retirement,” observed Ferik, “but this trepidation is felt most deeply by members of Generation X, whose eldest members will start to retire in 20 years.”

According to Financial Guidance for the Whole Life: Generations Y, X & Boom, a national Guardian survey designed to gauge generational perceptions of the economy and its impact on their financial futures, Gen X (defined as Americans between 47 years of age and those in their early 30s) feels the least financially secure (47%) of any group, compared to about one-third of the general population. Gen X members are also the most concerned (59%) that they will not have enough saved for retirement, compared to half of the general population, perhaps reflecting the sequence of economic forces that have impacted the continuum of their working lives – from the 1987 stock market crash to unprecedented levels of college debt to the persistent housing slump.

“By optimizing policy distributions on these limited-pay Whole Life products, we’ve enhanced an already powerful tool for someone who wants to protect his or her earnings potential now and also supplement a retirement income strategy,” commented Ferik, noting that the policies are designed so that their fixed loan interest rate of 8% changes to 4% at the later of age 65 or the 21st year of the policy.

Ferik believes that the guarantees built into Whole Life’s product design will have particular appeal for the demographic best positioned, age-wise, to take advantage of the newly enhanced 20 Pay Whole Life and Life Paid Up at Age 65 offerings: Generation X. While most Guardian survey respondents (60%) believe it is important to keep investing in their retirement funds during a down economy, skittish Gen X is the exception, with 47% saying that investing in their retirement fund is actually less important during this time of economic instability.

“In uncertain times, there’s a lot to be said for having an asset with guaranteed cash value that protects one’s hard-earned savings from market risk,” Ferik said.

In addition, for parents and grandparents of any generation, 20 Pay Whole Life is versatile enough and equally effective for:

Accumulating funds for college once they start a family (or even before the baby arrives; unlike an Education IRA or 529 Plan, a Whole Life policy doesn’t require that the child be born and have a Social Security number); and Giving the gift of life insurance to a child or grandchild – the optimized version makes juvenile policies even more attractive.

This release pertains to Guardian Policy Form Numbers 12-L20 and 12-L65. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents or employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Individuals should consult their tax or legal advisor regarding their individual situation. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors. Policy benefits are reduced by any outstanding loan or loan interest and/or withdrawals. Dividends, if any, are affected by policy loans and loan interest.

About Guardian

A mutual insurer founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting individuals, business owners and their employees with life, disability income and dental insurance products, and offer 401(k), annuities and other financial products. Guardian operates one of the largest dental networks in the United States, and protects more than six million employees and their families at 115,000 companies. The company has approximately 5,000 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 80 agencies nationwide.

For more information about Guardian, please visit www.GuardianLife.com.

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Maple Grove Days offers business promotion opportunities

Donors and items will be listed on the "Showcase" page of the website as well as at the Maple Grove Community Center prior to the festival. Auction booth will be available for bids Saturday, July 14. To become a donor of the auction or for more information contact Todd at toddb@jurrens.com.

Auction and other events will be promoted in the Maple Grove Days guide (30,000 copies distributed) as well as all other publications promoting the festival, encouraging patrons to visit the web site (maplegrovedays.org) for more information.

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ViSalus Business Opportunity offers a 1-day seminar in Houston, TX, presenting a proven and realistic way to build a 6-figure income from home - WebWire

Houston, TX, May 10, 2012 ? ViSalus Sciences?, the fastest growing, network marketing company with its Body by Vi?, ?Shake that tastes like a cake?, weight loss and fitness program and 90-day challenge, announced 2012, first quarter sales of $136.7 million compared to $20.0 million for the same period last year.

ViSalus is hosting a day-long business opportunity seminar in Houston, Texas on May 19th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Reliant Park and Stadium, open to those interested in researching and examining the company, business opportunity and marketing system used to promote their Body by Vi? 90-day challenge.? If you decide that joining ViSalus and the Body by Vi? 90-day challenge is right for you, your day will continue with training in the skills and techniques you will need to grow your business and develop your 5-digit monthly income potential.? You can register online at www.businessopportunityevents.com
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ViSalus is looking for individuals who are wanting to supplement their income, as well as those who are interested in making some serious money by promoting Body by Vi ? full time and offers a proven and successful direct-selling system that goes beyond just selling to your family.?
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?Even if you?re not into sales, this product is so great that when people see your personal results, find out how great it tastes and how affordable it is, they?ll be lining up to get their own.? For those who really love promoting the Challenge, ViSalus has created a career path where people can earn money, simply by sharing the Challenge with others.? Whether you are a beginner or expert in network marketing, promoting Body by Vi? is a great way to supplement your income, or make this your full-time income.? Along the way you can help people lose weight and get healthy,? said Julie Davis, Distributor, Las Vegas.
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Literally, ViSalus means Life, Health, and Prosperity. ViSalus is more than just a company; they are a community of people from all walks of life who share a common goal of bringing these three core values to the world.

If you are interested in the Body by Vi business opportunity but are unable to attend the event in Houston, ViSalus also offers webinars and presentations nationwide.? Please feel free to contact us at 702-331-4624, or visit our website so we may provide you with the information you need.
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XForex Offers a Great Opportunity to Earn Huge Profits wth its New Affiliate Program - YAHOO!

This press release informs readers that XForex, a web based Forex trading platform offers a new affiliate program, which is a great opportunity for ambitious people to earn huge profits.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2012

XForex has recently launched an online affiliate program, which offers an excellent opportunity for affiliates or website owners to make money. Partnering with XForex is one's ticket to earn great revenues, by introducing one's visitors to an already established and reputed Forex trading platform.

An experienced affiliate program manager of XForex said, “Take a step forward with our innovative Forex trading platform for high referral and traffic conversion revenue. We offer the most dynamic features to our affiliates to ensure that their business experience will be professional. Our platform is user friendly and visually pleasing.”

He further added, “This affiliate program is a combined effort of our team. Our fast and simple new affiliate platform makes it easy for affiliates to sign up. We provide a lot of marketing tools, which will make our affiliates, feel happy and satisfied.”

Forex trading is one of the most lucrative fields for trading in the internet allowing both traders and brokers to earn high profits. To catalyze this, XForex has developed a unique and robust trading platform that allows traders to trade from anywhere.

XForex affiliate program is a great opportunity to earn extra income. In addition to reliability and credibility, XForex affiliate program also offers all the tools one would need to monetize the business opportunity in the extremely profitable Forex trade industry. Another advantage is definitely the multi-language feature supported by XForex platform which enables one to get support in the language of one's choice.

XForex “Dream Team” affiliate manager said, “We offer CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) reward plan. There is no restriction on how much money you can earn while working with us. With our high conversion rates, sophisticated products, helpful team and tools, reaching your financial goals are not at all difficult. What you can earn is in your hands. If you are able to generate more traffic to our products’ sites, you can get greater earnings.

XForex allows you to choose from different size of banners. You can also get effective marketing tools like email templates, lading pages and widgets like currency quotations, economic news feeds and currency symbols. Using these tools efficiently will boost your income.”

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Pru Life UK offers business opportunities

04/10/2012

British life insurer Pru Life UK is offering alternative business opportunity for Filipino entrepreneurs and new graduates and employees looking for new sources of income in life insurance.

The firm noted that their move to provide business opportunities for Filipinos looking for employment or additional sources of income is due to an estimated 500,000 college students are graduating this March and April while unemployment rate continuous to expand and cost of living continues to grow.

Dubbed as ?Build Your Business,? the program is open to individuals of legal age who are looking for alternative business opportunities and sources of income with the willingness to learn the ins and outs of life insurance.

Antonio de Roxas, Pru Life UK president and CEO, said the industry has not promoted life insurance as a viable career and business opportunity and they are pushing to change that.

?A career in life insurance enables people to write their own paychecks while educating people on the need for financial protection and savings,? he said.

The ?Build Your Business? initiative requires minimal investment and provides options in establishing a profitable venture in the life insurance industry.

Training and examination fees are the only cash-out aspiring business builders have to prepare. Since insurance agents sell financial protection for future needs, products are easily saleable using the tools the company equips its agents.

?People don?t realize that being in the insurance industry may be a very rewarding venture. Insurance agents can earn much more than those in the booming business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, and products are much more saleable with the establishment of unit-linked insurance in the country, which gives a range of benefits to clients that they can enjoy through their lifetime,? De Rosas noted.

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Small-business corner: Hub offers business lending assistance - El Paso Times

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Sue Malone at The Hub of Human Innovation on April 5.

One of the busiest women in America, Malone is on the road throughout the year working with SBA partners around the nation to reach out to small businesses.

As an inspirational speaker, Malone has been spotlighted in countless speaking engagements, as well as on CNN, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Trick My Truck."

Starting your own business and growing that business can be daunting tasks. Malone of Strategies For Small Business will provide insights and tips on SBA loans as one way to access the funding required to start and grow a business.

Malone's sole mission for the past several years has been to help people obtain access to capital to start or expand their businesses. In doing so, one of her specialties has become small-business start-up loans.

Malone is a small-business advocate for all 50 states and has been so successful that she is the No. 1 SBA lender in loan volume to women in business and the largest SBA lender in the county.

Malone has funded more than 30,000 small-business loans.

Her presentation is sponsored by RampCorp and The Hub of Human Innovation as part of the monthly RBTec series.

RBTec was formed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

RBTec meets monthly and provides opportunities for networking with other entrepreneurs. Its purpose is to connect innovative, high-growth companies to know-how, talent, technology and capital.

RampCorp, a

program from Texas State University-San Marcos, works locally with a group of woman entrepreneurs to help them start scalable business that will benefit the El Paso region. It provides training, coaching and mentoring for people who want to be entrepreneurs or who want to scale up an existing business.

The Hub of Human Innovation is El Paso's only technology incubator.

The Hub works with entrepreneurs who have technology-based scalable ideas to grow that idea and bring it to market.

Hub staff, partners and volunteers also work with technology companies seeking a "soft landing" in the El Paso region.

The Hub's goal through this event, and a series of upcoming workshops, is to support entrepreneurs through the provision of critical information and contacts.

The Hub's support for entrepreneurs includes the Clean Energy Partners Program, Manufacturing Program and The Hub Team Mentor Program modeled after the world-class MIT Venture Mentoring Service.

Nancy Lowery is assistant director of The Hub of Human Innovation.

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Dallas native’s home wares firm in Mexico offers opportunities to the disabled - Dallas Morning News

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Wisconsin offers travelers a cheese wheel of tasty opportunities - Green Bay Press-Gazette

Former Gov. Anthony Earl in the 1980s dubbed Ellsworth, population 3,200, as Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin. The 102-year-old Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery produces 160 pounds of curds every day.

"They're fresh and ready at 11 a.m.," says the creamery's Beth Ingli, while busily distributing samples at this month's annual Wisconsin Restaurant Association Expo in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin produces 2.6 billion pounds of cheese a year. The Ellsworth creamery encourages visitors and has begun working with neighbors to market the hilly, rural area near the St. Croix River as a day trip, especially from April to October.

A flyer encourages visits to the creamery and four other family-operated businesses within 25 miles. In the mix:

Crystal Cave, W965 Wisconsin 29, Spring Valley; acoolcave.com, (800) 236-2283. A farm boy discovered the spot in 1881. Open seasonally, starting March 31, for hour-long tours.

Sailer's Meats, 600 W. Winter Ave., Elmwood; sailersmeats.com, (715) 639-2191. The five-generation butchery wins many state awards for its meats, especially sausages. Closed Sundays.

Vino in the Valley, W3826 450th Ave., Maiden Rock; vinointhevalley.com, (715) 639-6677. Open Thursday through Sunday. Business hours change with the seasons; Italian meals sometimes are served outdoors amid five acres of grapevines.

Flat Pennies Ice Cream, W6442 Wisconsin 35, Bay City; flatpennies.com, (715) 594-3555. Hot dogs to sundaes are served from a Soo Line caboose.

The five represent a combined population of well under 10,000, and these Pierce County businesses are south of Interstate 94.

The cave opens at 9 a.m. For more: tasteandtours.com.

The creamery produces white cheddar curds and four flavored versions: ranch, taco, Cajun and garlic. Other flavors are taste-tested by visitors before moving to large-scale production.

Watch facebook.com/WICheeseCurds for taste-testing details. For more about the creamery, 232 N. Wallace St., Ellsworth: ellsworthcheesecurds.com, (715) 273-4311.

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Think you make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, or that grilled cheese requires no cooking skill? Get enlightened at the Iowa County Fairgrounds, Mineral Point, during the state's first Grilled Cheese Championship, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21.

Competition occurs on two levels: professional and amateur. Up to 60 entrants will compete in up to two of four sandwich categories.

In all categories, "interior ingredients must be at least 60 percent cheese," and the cheese must be made in Wisconsin. Each cook gets 15 minutes to prepare an entry.

All competitors pay $10 to $20 per category entered and will use the company's 12-inch fry pans to prepare the sandwiches.

Admission for spectators is free, but registration is advised. For more: grilledcheesewisconsin.com.

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The cheese event is a project of the Iowa County Area Economic Development Corp., which opened the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen in Mineral Point in 2010 and provides work for 35 people with disabilities. The commercial kitchen prepares ingredients for chefs and helps launch new food products in small batches.

Executive Director Rick Terrien wants to establish similar facilities throughout Wisconsin, especially in marginalized neighborhoods. Next up: north Milwaukee site development.

In Mineral Point, Innovation Kitchen customers include RP's Pasta in Madison (workers prepare a pumpkin-squash filling for ravioli) and Raw Dog Relish in Portage (workers prepare, jar and label the product for retail sale).

Innovation Kitchen also sells its Farmhouse Recipes product line. A gift shop at 851 Dodge St. is open on weekdays. For more: innovationkitchen.org, (608) 341-6797.

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Carr Valley Cheese Cooking School has added "pairings classes" to its popular visiting chef cooking classes. That means cheese-wine and cheese-beer pairings.

For more about the 1?- to 2?-hour classes at 807 Phillips Blvd., Sauk City: carrvalleycheese.com, (608) 643-3441.

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Small-batch and handcrafted gouda from Holland's Family Cheese, Thorp, has won at least 50 national and international awards since the business began four years ago. The cheeses are pressed into 18-pound wheels, and one of the newest versions is the tasty Burning Melange, which incorporates nettles, parsley, chives, celery, dried onion and garlic.

Also in the farmstead cheese shop (closed on Sundays) are European ? especially Dutch ? products. For more about this enterprise, operated by Netherlands natives Rolf and Marieke Penterman at N13851 Gorman Ave., Thorp: hollandsfamilycheese.com, (715) 669-5230.

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Fifty is the magic number for Madison-based Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream this year. The family-owned business has begun a 50-week celebration of its golden anniversary by featuring 50 products.

"Throughout the year, we'll have random days ? 50 days ? when ice cream cones will cost 50 cents for 50 minutes," says Dave Deadman, vice president. Stay tuned to the company's Facebook page: facebook.com/chocolateshoppeicecream to learn when this happens.

The official birthday party, at the company's three Madison stores, is June 16. Expect Happy Birthday ice cream ? which tastes and looks a little like angel food cake with blue butter cream icing and specks of colored candy ? to be served.

New products include Bang!, a caffeinated ice cream. It comes in four flavors (mint with cookie and chocolate chunks; chocolate with peanut butter cups and ripples; espresso with chocolate chunks and fudge swirls; and dark chocolate with Heath candy).

One scoop contains the amount of caffeine found in an average energy drink. The caffeine comes from a natural stimulant, guarana seeds from Brazil.

Madison stores are at 1726 Fordem Ave., 555 S. Midvale Blvd. and 468 State St. For more: chocolateshoppeicecream.com, bangicecream.com, (608) 221-8640.

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Business leader offers advice on going global - Miami Herald

World Trade Center Miami

The World Trade Center Miami (worldtrade.org), a member of the World Trade Centers Association and Florida’s oldest international organization, fosters international business opportunities for member companies.

Charlotte Gallogly is president of World Trade Center Miami and a director of the World Trade Centers Association.

We caught up with her on the day she returned from a China trip. Eventually, she said, the World Trade Centers Association aims to have 75 to 100 World Trade Centers in China. Q. How did you start in international business?

My mom’s love of “faraway places with strange-sounding names” sparked my interest in international business. It was a way to travel globally and meet people from many cultures. Q. Tell us about your international ventures?

I have had the opportunity to do business in three markets. Given my interest in women’s rights and responsibilities, I often have chosen to work with women-owned businesses to help them grow their businesses. In Asia, I was involved in high-end Asian garments. I also represented makers of heavy-duty equipment from around the world. I was the intermediary and matched up markets and manu- facturers.

Q. What’s the best advice you can give a small-business person who wants to go international?

Do your research and format it into a business plan. There is no substitute or shortcut for preparing the plan and doing the job right. Also, it is important to prepare a good financial plan with two years’ cash flow to assure that ventures will be successful when the moment comes to fork out more cash. It is important to have two years of revenue available if at all possible.

Q. What’s the best preparation for someone who wants to make the world their marketplace?

Determine your business (product/market interests) and then travel to trade fairs in those countries to determine the viability and the market interest in your products. Also, work in the industries to gain experience to ease your transition to becoming an entrepreneur.Q. What services does the World Trade Center offer?

Our mission is to initiate and support projects designed to increase two-way trade and promote Miami as the “Trade and Logistics Capital of the Americas.’’ We conduct trade shows where exhibitors have reported over $235 million in actual and reported sales as well as organize major events such as the State of the Ports [25th anniversary] luncheon, International Women’s Day Awards [held last week] and World Trade Week annually.Q. What are the most unusual things you’ve helped people export?

Medical devices and work boots. We were engaged by the Florida prison system to see if the steel-tipped work boots that prisoners made would be competitive on the world market. We found it was cheaper to buy work boots made in Korea than those made by the prisoners. Also, there wasn’t the assurance that the prison system would be able to meet orders on a timely basis. For these reasons, we recommended they not export.Q. Is there a characteristic that all successful international businesses share?

Great problem-solving skills and drive, passion and commitment and going the distance and beyond.Q. What markets currently offer the best prospects for South Florida exporters?

The Western Hemisphere is No. 1 for Miami and U.S.-based businesses — in particular, Colombia, Chile [fairly new] and Peru, where the U.S. has new free-trade agreements. Q. What is on the horizon for the World Trade Center?

We are engaged with the Port of Miami in developing a new World Trade Center complex for the port to increase two-way trade. The activity is designed to increase trade, generate new business starts and expand and generate more jobs.

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Franchise Centered Program Offers Business Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Corporate Refugees Seeking New Opportunities - 24-7PressRelease.com

    BETHESDA, MD, March 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nothing in life is guaranteed, of course. But after this type of preparation: 11 volumes and 1000 pages, 13 weeks of mentoring and coaching, days of intense coursework, a business owner who is opening a franchise knows as much as possible to ensure the success of an investment. The end result is a franchise system that continues growing and succeeding four decades after the first office was opened.

"Our training program is so basic it is almost redundant but we have an almost zero franchise failure rate because of it," says David Banfield, president of the alternative financing firm The Interface Financial Group. "Our long time franchise owners train and guide the new folks coming into our system so our new franchise owners have everything needed to be successful."

Banfield reports many long-term unemployed workers as well as entrepreneurs looking to own their own business are contacting him to inquire about franchise opportunities. Banfield says these prospective owners have heard IFG's training program and the company's low franchise failure rate. In addition, IFG franchises are inexpensive to open,can be run out of a house and provides a career that is not only entrepreneurial but also flexible.
IFG franchisees provide short-term working capital to small and medium sized businesses through invoice discounting. IFG's service allows a company to use their unpaid invoices to accelerate their cash flow and meet current financial obligations. Clients can be provided with access to instant capital within 2 -4 business days. The service is transactional, allowing businesses to use it as often as they need it. This easy and fast form of short term financing offers small business owners the opportunity to access cash quickly without having to wait for their outstanding invoices to be paid. IFG's service is in high demand in today's economy because many small businesses are struggling with cash flow issues to meet payroll or add inventory but do not qualify for a traditional bank loan.

DARYL'S STORY
Daryl Turko worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years until he was laid off. He explored various opportunities through an outplacement service and finally settled on buying an IFG franchise. 15 years later, Turko carries just a handful of clients in a very manageable portfolio. Turko says his leads first came from contacts mostly in the banking arena but many more are now coming through referrals from existing clients.

"IFG promised to provide all the training and support I would need and they've delivered," says Turko. "I'm my own boss, I work out of my house, and I've been able to adjust my schedule through the years to fit my family.

IFG celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and is consistently ranked one of the top franchises among Entrepreneur magazine.

About the Interface Financial Group (www.interfacefinancial.com)
The Interface Financial Group (IFG) is North America's largest alternative funding source for small business. IFG provides short term working capital funding in the form of a unique Invoice Discounting service. The company serves clients in the manufacturing, service and construction sectors. Interface operates from a base of more than 150 franchise offices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland and the United States. IFG's innovative Invoice Discounting service is a fast and easy way for small businesses to turn receivables into cash.

For more information visit: http://www.interfacefinancial.com or contact IFG at 800.387.0860, dtb@interfacefinancial.com.

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Research and Markets: The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities - A Growing Threat that Offers ...

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/52d660/the_impact_of_gene) has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities - A Growing Threat that Offers Future Opportunities" report to their offering.

While generic penetration has been on the rise in the major developed markets for some time, the current and continuing difficult economic environment is stimulating political and payer actions to accelerate the trend.

Combined with this, pharma is experiencing a wave of blockbuster patent expiries, with almost $30 billion in US sales (at 2010 levels) exposed by the largest 10 drugs which are expected to experience generic competition for the first time in 2011-2012.

As a result, companies must focus on optimizing their late-stage lifecycle management strategies to maximize at-risk product revenues. But at the same, time generics should be considered not just as a threat but also as an opportunity going forward.

The report, The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities, has been written to support companies with their strategic plans to maximize revenues within the shifting pharmaceutical landscape. The insights, analysis, and support provided can be used by both the branded and generics side of the business.

Key Reasons to Purchase:

Compare your company's lifecycle management strategies with those most appropriate for maximizing generic defense Assess the opportunities available to move into the generics side of the pharmaceutical industry, both in the established and emerging markets Understand the various opportunities that exist to optimize revenue in preparation for your product's patent expiry Benefit from the analysis of multiple case studies to help support your company's/brand's strategy moving forward Learn from the assessments of actual tactics companies have taken, both branded & generic, to drive future revenue growth in this new era of generics

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Throughout her keynote Rometty spoke with an easy confidence, reeling off statistics about IBM's business while occasionally bantering with the audience. Once, when the early-morning attendees were slow in responding, Rometty said in a mock-threatening tone from the stage: "Don't make me walk out there."

Rometty devoted much of her keynote to what she sees as the new business opportunities for IBM and its channel partners -- which she referred to as "growth plays."

Some of the areas are already among IBM's target initiatives as Palmisano outlined in his keynote speech at the same conference one year ago. Rometty, for example, cited the growth potential of IBM's business analytics technologies and noted that 95 percent of those sales to SMBs go through partners.

Rometty also described "a new era of computing that is upon us" that is "defined by computing moving to the front office." That includes selling business analytics, "Big Data" management capabilities and other technologies not just to IT departments, but to chief financial officers, chief marketing officers and other non-traditional customers.

That resonated with Geert Hallemeesch, a partner with Numius, a Belgium-based company that develops business analytics solutions around IBM products, including its Cognos and SPSS software. Numius' customers increasingly include chief marketing officers and other non-IT executives. Hallemeesch, in an interview at the conference, cited a recent business analytics project Numius did for Tele Ticket Service as an example of the kind of new opportunities Rometty was describing.

"It's reassuring to hear that we're in the sweet spot of that strategy," he said.

Mainline's Kearney got a similar message. "She challenged us to sell IBM Cloud and [Global Technology Services] solutions inside our legacy [Systems & Technology Group] accounts, call on new customers in our respective territories and to find ways for us to be relevant to midmarket "front office" executives like physicians, chief marketing officers and business planners," he said.

"My take away of Ginni's keynote and the conference was, it's all about data. Capturing data, assimilating it, relating it and making its results available instantly to any device within the secure network is the new difference maker in today's business environment."

Rometty also promised continued investment in technical support, training and certification, and co-marketing resources for channel partners.

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Bloomberg BNA Offers Comprehensive Update on the Business of Doing Business in India - StreetInsider.com

ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Indian economy—fueled by a population exceeding one billion, with more than 300 million of them in the middle class—has been growing at nearly 7%.  Economists believe India will one day overtake the U.S. to become the second largest economy in the world after China. Bloomberg BNA | Cite will host a live conference, India: Legal, Tax & Financial Update, April 25-26 in New York City, that will provide anyone currently doing business in India or considering investing in India with instruction on the latest legal, tax, and financial issues facing companies with operations or business opportunities in India.

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"India continues to attract foreign direct investment with interest moving from software & IT into manufacturing, consumer products, health care, high tech, and defense sectors," notes Robert Ross, Program Director at Bloomberg BNA | Cite. "Notwithstanding the opportunities, India is a tough place to do business and challenges exist, including corruption, backups in the court system, infrastructure shortages, complex and ever-changing tax laws and compliance requirements, shortages of qualified skilled professionals, and need for adequate public education."

This conference will provide a unique opportunity to learn from a faculty of experienced global professionals with in-depth knowledge of the Indian market while networking with other professionals and corporate executives seeking answers to similar questions and issues.

The impact of Indian tax law on U.S. companies operating in India or looking to invest in India will be covered from many points of view.  Attendees will also examine how the Indian legal and regulatory systems work and compare Indian and U.S. tax and accounting, identifying the differences and how they will affect a business.

Various sessions will address initial considerations for setting up a business in India—economic trends and forecasts, political developments, key regulations, and involved government agencies—and actual operating issues, including human resource and employment issues, legal and tax aspects of using intellectual property in India, and the latest legal and regulatory developments and investment opportunities in key sectors in the Indian market.

By attending the two-day conference, attendees will understand:

Legal and regulatory issues for doing business in India Tax and legal strategies for funding new and existing investments and repatriating profits Tax and legal issues in structuring M&A or JV transactions in India New developments on how the tax and legal system works in India Transfer pricing planning and compliance in India Recent developments in corporate governance in India Legal and tax aspects of utilizing intellectual property and resolving commercial disputes Investment opportunities in key sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, aerospace and defense

The India: Legal, Tax & Financial Update will take place at the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel in New York, New York. To register, go to www.bna.com or call (914) 328.5656 for further information on special rates.

About Bloomberg BNA Bloomberg BNA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, is a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Its network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance - the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA's authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & data security, human resources, and environment, health & safety. www.bna.com

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Throughout her keynote Rometty spoke with an easy confidence, reeling off statistics about IBM's business while occasionally bantering with the audience. Once, when the early-morning attendees were slow in responding, Rometty said in a mock-threatening tone from the stage: "Don't make me walk out there."

Rometty devoted much of her keynote to what she sees as the new business opportunities for IBM and its channel partners -- which she referred to as "growth plays."

Some of the areas are already among IBM's target initiatives as Palmisano outlined in his keynote speech at the same conference one year ago. Rometty, for example, cited the growth potential of IBM's business analytics technologies and noted that 95 percent of those sales to SMBs go through partners.

Rometty also described "a new era of computing that is upon us" that is "defined by computing moving to the front office." That includes selling business analytics, "Big Data" management capabilities and other technologies not just to IT departments, but to chief financial officers, chief marketing officers and other non-traditional customers.

That resonated with Geert Hallemeesch, a partner with Numius, a Belgium-based company that develops business analytics solutions around IBM products, including its Cognos and SPSS software. Numius' customers increasingly include chief marketing officers and other non-IT executives. Hallemeesch, in an interview at the conference, cited a recent business analytics project Numius did for Tele Ticket Service as an example of the kind of new opportunities Rometty was describing.

"It's reassuring to hear that we're in the sweet spot of that strategy," he said.

Mainline's Kearney got a similar message. "She challenged us to sell IBM Cloud and [Global Technology Services] solutions inside our legacy [Systems & Technology Group] accounts, call on new customers in our respective territories and to find ways for us to be relevant to midmarket "front office" executives like physicians, chief marketing officers and business planners," he said.

"My take away of Ginni's keynote and the conference was, it's all about data. Capturing data, assimilating it, relating it and making its results available instantly to any device within the secure network is the new difference maker in today's business environment."

Rometty also promised continued investment in technical support, training and certification, and co-marketing resources for channel partners.

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