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Australian Securities & Investments Commission Amends Policy ...

2007-02-08T02:09:00.000-08:00

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released a number of revisions to Policy Statement 160 Time-sharing schemes [PS 160]. [PS 160] outlines ASICs policy on how it will regulate time-sharing schemes including the factors ASIC will take into account in considering applications for relief. This policy statement has been revised to reflect amendments to the law made by the Financial Services Reform Amendment Act 2003 and our regulatory experience since the policy was first issued over six years ago, ASICs Director of Applications and Licensing, Mr John Price said. In making changes ASIC has also had regard to materials that formed part of a Parliamentary Joint Committees recent consideration of the timeshare industry. The key policy amendments in [PS 160] focus on: allowing certain time-sharing operators with ASIC relief to have internal dispute resolution arrangements that meet s912A(2)(a) of the Corporations Act (the Act) rather than external dispute resolution arrangements; ensuring the cooling-off period for purchases of time-sharing interests is consistent with the 14 day period set out in the Act; granting licensing relief for certain time-sharing schemes for the resale of time-sharing interests; and removing the concept of an industry supervisory body from our policy.

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USC Students Creates Unique Home Business Shopping Portal, Extrabux

2007-02-06T02:11:00.000-08:00

February 4, 2007 ( PowerHomeBiz ) San Diego, CA --- Extrabux is a completely free online shopping portal with links to nearly five hundred different websites. Almost any product or service can be found at one of our partner sites. Any time a user clicks our link to one of these websites, we earn sales commission from that website on anything the user purchases. (article continued below ...) Rather than keep this commission, we give it back to the user. You can essentially earn money back on all your online purchases. The users account balance will continue to grow the more they shop online and at the users request, we will send the user (or the charity of the users choice) a check for the amount earned. Or, the user can opt to receive payments via PayPal and we will deposit the earnings into their PayPal account.

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New Broker Referral Program Creates Business Opportunities

2007-02-04T02:09:00.000-08:00

FSI Holding Corps new Network of Brokers program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn $200 for every debt-burdened client who enrolls with one of its strategic partners, consumer credit or IRS tax debt relief program. FSI Holding Corp has strategically aligned with affiliates Debt Shield, Inc. and FSI Tax Corp today to launch their FSI Network of Brokers Program. This program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn a minimum of $200 for each client they help enroll into Debt Shields debt settlement or FSI Tax Corps tax resolution program. Registered brokers who have relationships with consumers in need simply pre-qualify and transfer the debt-burdened clients through the FSI Network to a consultant who takes over the process from there. Examples of clients who brokers may not be able to help include homeowners who cannot qualify for a home equity loan due to bad credit or tax debt.

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Small Business Owners Backing Affordable Health Care Bill

2007-02-02T02:11:00.000-08:00

The climbing costs of health care threaten the bottom line for many small Utah businesses. Business owners are backing a bill that would develop long term solutions. Most small business owners struggle to provide health care coverage for their employees. And most of our businesses are small businesses. Health care advocates argue affordable coverage is critical to our growing economy. Keith Trickett employs 15 people at his Closet Factory franchise. His workers build and install cabinets for closets. Trickett has run small businesses in nine countries and says his success depends upon the longevity of his workers, so he pays their health care. But, he cannot cover their families, and his costs rose 12-percent this year. Keith Trickett, Small Business Owner: "The problem here is one of administrative costs." He joined other small business owners at the Capitol to push for an affordable system to cover their workers.

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Wcp Diversified Investments Ltd ASX: WCP - December 2006 Quarterly ...

2007-01-31T02:09:00.000-08:00

Sydney, Jan 31, 2007 (ACN Newswire) - Wcp Diversified Investments Ltd (ASX: WCP) - December 2006 Quarterly Update - Mr Levi Mochkin, Executive Director; Boardroomradio is pleased to announce that Wcp Diversified Investments Ltd (ASX: WCP) has published an audio file. The following presentation "" is now available as an instant audio download to your computer. You may also transfer this information to your listening device as an IPod podcast.The BRR service is based on streaming audio sent in compressed form over the internet and displayed as it arrives. You do not have to wait for the whole file to be downloaded before you can hear it, instead the media is sent in a continuous stream and is played immediately as it reaches your computer. Please note that during live broadcasts there can be a delay of approximately 1-2 minutes, depending on traffic through your Internet Service Provider.Broadcaster: Wcp Diversified Investments Ltd (ASX: WCP)Broadcast Title: No TitleBroadcast Type: Audio streamView the Audio stream for Wcp Diversified Investments Ltd (ASX: WCP) below.Users other then Internet Explorer: Please click the link below.

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FSU men have to take care of business at home

2007-01-29T02:09:00.000-08:00

With only four league road victories since Leonard Hamilton took over in 2002-03, Florida State knows all too well how difficult it is to win away from home in the ACC. It's as important as ever for the Seminoles to protect their home floor. They will try to do it again Tuesday against Maryland. .

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Silver Plated Engravable Business Card Case-Golf

2007-01-23T02:16:00.000-08:00

Get sporty with this business card holder accented with a Golf motif on plain surface which can be engraved with your initials. It would make a perfect corporate gift or a proud personal possession. If you wish to get this item engraved, please email us to make arrangements. Engraving prices start at $10 for 3 letters.

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Examine Business Opportunities within the World’s US $40 Billion ...

2007-01-23T02:12:00.000-08:00

Organic is the fastest growing sector of the food industry with global sales approaching US $40 billion in 2006. High market growth rates are leading to supply shortages in sectors like fresh produce, meat, dairy and ingredients. Undersupply is most evident in the North American region where empty retailer shelves have become the norm for some product categories. Several European countries are also experiencing supply shortages as consumer demand for organic foods has escalated. The organic meat & dairy sectors are the most adversely affected with imports coming into both regions from Latin America and Australasia. Fresh produce is the leading organic product category. Fruit & vegetables like apples, oranges, carrots and potatoes are typical entry points for consumers buying organic products.

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Small business grants available for District 4

2007-01-21T02:11:00.000-08:00

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman has announced the beginning of the 2007 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant program in her district, which includes much of Northeast Miami-Dade including the Beaches. The applications will be available from Jan. 29 through Feb. 28. The program will award up to $5,000 to District 4 businesses totaling $150,000. The Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program was created to provide financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses that are approved for funding. Any business that is awarded a grant must attend mandatory educational workshops that will explain the program's requirements and offer helpful advice. Business owners interested in applying for the 2007 District 4 Mom & Pop Grant Program must meet the following criteria: existed for at least two years; business owner has not received a grant in the past; employs no more than seven employees; not in default or noncompliance with any county loan or grant program; is not affiliated with a national chain; does not own more than two businesses; and does not engage in illegal activity.

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Investments needed in infrastructure, Irish Aid official says

2007-01-19T02:11:00.000-08:00

Viet Nam needs to pour major investment in infrastructure including ports, energy and a road network to attract more foreign investment, says an official from the Irish Aid. "While Viet Nam has certain attractions in terms of low wage rates compared to many countries, there are many major constraints in terms of infrastructure including ports, energy and road network, Sean Hoy, Chief Representative of the Irish Aid in Viet Nam told a VNA reporter on Jan. 17. "Major investments are required in these areas to ensure that the strong economic performance of the past ten years can continue," he stressed. He gave a comment on Viet Nam 's economic performance last year, saying that Viet Nam continued success in terms of foreign direct investment, exports and industrial production.

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New Website Helps You Jump Start Your Home-Based Business

2007-01-17T02:13:00.000-08:00

Al Tanguay from Flashnetbiz.com reveals his secrets to a successful home-based business that will unleash your true potential. Montreal, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2007 -- Flashnetbiz.com creator, Al Tanguay reveals his secrets to launch your home-based business. For the last few months, Al Tanguay has been scouring and searching the internet for home business opportunities. This former executive has left no stone unturned and has acquired a vast experience for lauching a successful home-based business. With the help of the internet anybody can start a home-based business. But scams abound and flashnetbiz.com can help you avoid the pitfalls that can slow down the growth of your business. Al Tanguay's proven techniques will show you how to: - Acquire clients through direct marketing - Take advantage of automated systems - Unleash your full potential by following your passions - Search for business opportunities that will be extremely profitable - Organize your office and time efficiently Online commerce has boomed over the last few years.

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Top Government Agencies for Diversity Business Opportunities Announced

2007-01-15T02:14:00.000-08:00

Southport, CT, January 9, 2007/ DiversityBusiness.com --United States Postal Service were today declared as the Top Government Agency for Multicultural Business Opportunities of 2006. Over 500,000 diversity business owners had the opportunity to participate in an online election to determine the Top agencies. The honor extends to another nineteen agencys and is collectively called the Div50. The 7th annual list was produced by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural B2B online website. The voting business owners based their decisions on such factors as the volume, consistency and quality of business opportunities granted to women and minority-owned companies. Other agencies at the top of the list are Small Business Administration, General Services Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency.

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New small business loan now available

2007-01-13T02:11:00.000-08:00

A new loan source for potential small business owners is available through the Ohio Small Business Development Center in Marietta. Pam Lankford, director of the development center, said she is pleased to have the extra source of money to offer and she is happy that Frank Christy, president of Christy and Associates in Marietta, initiated the idea. Any additional source of funding would be great, Lankford said. Its really another source to get a business started, particularly for someone who is looking for a small amount. The source is called a microloan and is offered through ACCION USA a division of ACCION International. The loans can range from $500 to $25,000. It is designed for borrowers who may not already have a lot of established credit. Lankford said some examples of the types of businesses that could benefit from such a loan include lawn services, cleaning services, child care or other types of independent contractors.

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Stockwell Capital Investments plans AIM float

2007-01-11T02:11:00.000-08:00

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S.-based Stockwell Capital Investments said it planned to float on the Alternative Investment Market and raise 100 million pounds through a placing. Chicago-based Stockwell Capital Investments, a closed-end investment company, said on Thursday it would invest in private equity in North America and Europe. Stockwell, which is targeting a float on February 21, would use around 68 million pounds of the money raised to acquire Edgemere Capital, a private equity fund with a portfolio of around 600 investments, according to a source familiar with the situation. The price it will pay for Edgemere, which generated net cash flow in 2006 of $26.8 million (13.9 million pounds), will be determined by its net asset value on December 31. Stockwell generated an annual net internal rate of return of over 50 percent between launching in 2002 and the end of 2005, it said in a statement.

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PSA HealthCare Completes Acquisition of Americare At Home’s ...

2007-01-09T02:14:00.000-08:00

NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pediatric Services of America, Inc., d/b/a PSA Healthcare (Nasdaq: PSAI) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of certain of the pediatric assets of Americare At Home, Inc. a Massachusetts corporation ("Americare"). The acquisition included certain of Americare's pediatric nursing locations in the Shrewsbury and Newton, Massachusetts markets. The purchase price was approximately $1.4 million in cash with Americare retaining its accounts receivable. Americare's annualized net pediatric revenue, all of which is being acquired by PSA, totals approximately $2.7 million. PSA provides comprehensive pediatric home health care services through a network of 54 branch offices in 18 states, including satellite offices and branch office start-ups.

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Pension business 'could present further opportunities for IFAs'

2007-01-07T02:15:00.000-08:00

The individual financial adviser (IFA) sector has been presented with a "massive opportunity" following the development of a better retirement income proposition, an expert has claimed.Paul Shallis, chief operating officer of financial services organisation MetLife Europe, suggests that many people are starting to consider alternative incomes for when they reach pensionable age, IFA Online reports.His comments come following MetLife Europe research which shows 47 per cent of IFAs predict one of their top business priorities in 2007 will come from people making the most of A-Day opportunities.The survey also indicates that 33 per cent of advisers believe that the most pressing concern of clients will involve Self Invested Personal Pension business."Falling annuity rates and concerns over drawdown are compounding the need to look at retirement income alternatives," said Mr Shallis."MetLife globally has considerable experience in this territory and we have ambitious plans to launch an innovative solution to satisfy IFA demand."In November, research from unbiased.co.uk, the website promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, showed that almost two-thirds of IFAs now have an online presence.© Adfero Ltd...

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SBA offers small business workshops

2007-01-05T02:13:00.000-08:00

Small businesses that participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development program and certain other disadvantaged companies may be eligible to receive free training, titled "Basic CEO/Executive Development" and "Cost and Pricing," as part of a nine-month series of workshops that begin this month. The training, offered around the country under the SBA's Management and Technical Assistance program, features 80 workshops in 40 different cities and will be conducted by Unlimited Services Systems Management and Consultants, a small business based in Largo, Md. "The SBA is committed to helping small business owners manage and grow their businesses, gain access to federal contracting opportunities, and remain competitive in the federal marketplace," said SBA Administrator Steven C.

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BTC Digitalizes All District Centers, Investments Total BGN 108 ...

2007-01-03T02:15:00.000-08:00

Sofia. About BGN 108 million is the cost of the upgrading of the fixed network of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) for the past year, says the Monitor daily. As a result of that the company achieved 100% digitalization in the 27 district cities and towns in the country. The main advantage of the network upgrade is the fact that by a terminal device BTC can offer the full range of its communications services. The so-called duplexes have been abolished in all the 27 district cities and towns now. From February 1 the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) will have a new tariff policy that was approved not long ago by the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC). The four BTC call zones will now become two for local and long-distance calling. Local calls will be all calls within a 30-km distance.

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Home Business Cents to Target Moms and Dads

2007-01-01T02:12:00.000-08:00

Home Business Cents promotion will target moms and dads who want extra part-time money making business for their spouse and family. Montevallo, AL, USA, December 27, 2006 (XTVWorld.Com) -- The formula for a Work-at-Home business is having a product everyone wants and working hard to get the word out that you can supply this product to them. The birth of the internet has led to the profitable home based business, with many opportunities, which has led to an exponential growth in mom and dad working from home. Daily evidence by the recent company layoffs and shutting down of plants announced on news and press everyday, HomeBusinessCents.com aims to jump in the forefront of the home-based business Industry with a powerful online promotional campaign of its stable medical discount program, enabling other would be entrepreneurs to start and run legitimate work from home based business.

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Federal Trade Commission Announces Initiative Against Business ...

2006-12-30T02:12:00.000-08:00

The Federal Trade Commission announced Project False Hopes a federal and state law enforcement sweep targeting bogus business opportunities and work-at-home scams. The crackdown includes more than 100 law enforcement actions by the FTC, the Department of Justice, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and law enforcement agencies in 11 states. In four of the new FTC cases alone, consumers have lost more than $30 million. "Bogus business opportunities trample on Americans' dreams of financial independence," said FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras, in a prepared statement. "If a business opportunity promises no risk, little effort, and big profits, it almost certainly is a scam. These scams offer only a money pit, where no matter how much time and money is invested, consumers never achieve the riches and financial freedom promised." "When the states and the federal government, civil and criminal enforcers, all work together -- sharing information, partnering resources, and coordinating our efforts -- we can make very significant progress against these unlawful businesses," said Peter D.

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Small Business Owners Discover Big Rewards by Selling Millions of ...

2006-12-28T02:13:00.000-08:00

(PRLEAP.COM) Sydney, Australia - Paulette Ensign of San Diego heads Downunder to teach Aussies how to create and sell info products - on a shoestring. More speakers, consultants, life coaches, writers, and small business owners are seeking creative ways to become authors and to reap bigger financial rewards than the average person will ever enjoy from online or brick and mortar bookstore sales. Selling single copies of books, booklets, CDs, DVDs, and other information products to the end user is a slow and tedious way to make any real money, much less have a ton of fun doing it. Yet many go that exact route every day from their web site, speaking engagements, consulting practice, and trade show booths. They are thrilled with one less carton of hard copy product in their office or garage.

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Homeowners eye stock funds as sweet investments

2006-12-26T02:13:00.000-08:00

"I went to a financial services seminar recently where they were advising people to stop paying down the balance of their mortgage by refinancing into an interest-only loan and then invest the cash flow savings in an indexed stock fund yielding 9 percent purchased through them. What do you think of this?" I like it a little better than the usual prescription of investing the cash flow savings in annuities. However, some borrowers can't do it profitably because their cost of funds is too high, and others shouldn't do it because the risks are too great. The Best Case Let's assume you have a house worth $400,000, a 6 percent mortgage for $320,000, and your investment strategy is to pay off the mortgage. The monthly payment on your fully amortizing mortgage includes a principal component that reduces the balance every month.

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Locate Your Home Business: Recommends Jaguar Marketing System as ...

2006-12-17T02:11:00.000-08:00

Robert Bishop states that, The Jaguar Marketing System is an 'Advanced Fully Automated Internet Marketing and Wealth Income Generation System that is the best Home Based Business option for people wanting to produce a serious passive income-. The Jaguar Marketing system that I found on www.locateyourhomebusiness.com provides a solid traffic and lead generation system that is simple .

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Business opportunities abound at Food Expo 2006

2006-12-15T02:11:00.000-08:00

Attractive business opportunities await all traders, importers, wholesalers and retailers who visit Food Expo 2006, which is on its last day December 5, at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat. The timings of the exhibition are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Food Expo 2006 is an international exhibition that showcases the latest catering and kitchen equipment, food and beverage, packaging products, hotel and restaurant supplies as well as food and beverage. This year's edition of the event features over 55 exhibitors including 25 companies from other parts of the world."Local and international companies are participating in the exhibition to proudly present their high-quality products to potential clients, distributors and business partners in Oman," said C.J.

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TEB Media Announces Small Business Netcast

2006-12-13T02:13:00.000-08:00

Green Bay, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/12/2006 -- TEB Media LLC, operators of SBWire, a leading provider of public relations and marketing services for small to mid-sized organizations, has announced Small Business Netcast, a weekly online show dedicated to the discussion of topics important to small businesses. Small Business Netcast will premier on December 12, 2006 online at http://www.smallbusinessnetcast.com. "We believe that the most valued resource for today's small business is the collective knowledge of the online community" said Daniel Jones, President and CEO of TEB Media LLC. "We have assembled a panel of industry experts who have unique knowledge and experiences that they will share weekly." Each week listeners to Small Business Netcast will hear a discussion of current industry topics, the sharing of business tips, as well as interviews of interest.

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