Read Top Small Business Headlines and Articles from http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com en-us http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/fun-new-whimsical-designs-from-tuiss-281229.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Renowned for their unique designer style, Tuiss have drawn inspiration from some of the most iconic, quirky and quaint images in their latest collection of printed 'Whimsical' fabric roman blinds, launched this Spring. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/utility-and-galaxy-1-announce-exclusive-satellite-data-integration-281687.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Vehicle cellular router now offers satellite data option http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/pronicaragua-named-worlds-top-investment-facilitator-by-world-bank-281751.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua's investment promotion agency PRONicaragua emerged as the world's top investment facilitator, becoming the first developing country to do so. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/atlanta-painters-the-painting-company-recommend-refinishing-outdoor-decks-for-spring-281609.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta painting contractors The Painting Company remind metro homeowners that now is a great time for Atlanta deck restoration or refinishing before Spring. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/atlanta-tree-service-yellow-ribbon-tree-experts-encourage-avoiding-tree-thirst-in-drought-with-mulch-281626.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta tree service Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts encourages Atlanta homeowners to protect their trees from summertime drought through the application of mulch. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/top-atlanta-marketing-company-advises-businesses-on-how-to-use-googles-penguin-update-to-improve-search-engine-rankings-281723.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT ALR Marketing Solutions, a leading Atlanta Internet marketing agency, explains to companies that Google's most recent Penguin Update to the search engine algorithm could affect their organic search rankings. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/is-it-lawful-for-an-employer-to-pay-employees-12-time-for-overtime-work-by-mitchell-l-feldman-esq-managing-partner-feldman-fox-amp-morgado-pa-tampa-florida-wwwfloridatrialattorneysnet-281625.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In limited situations, an employer may pay an employee 1/2 their regular hourly rate for all overtime hours worked and be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/the-great-online-celebrates-small-business-week-with-get-down-to-business-281851.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Great Online is attending and offering valuable information to small business owners at the Constant Contact Event, Get Down to Business, taking place May 22, 2012 in Denver, Colo. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/belectric-becomes-the-first-company-in-the-world-to-install-1-gigawatt-of-photovoltaic-power-281247.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The global market leader has achieved a historic milestone. With the commissioning of multiple pv systems at the beginning of this week, BELECTRIC has become the first company in the world to install more than 1 GWp of solar power. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/noho-dental-group-is-now-offering-special-discounts-on-invisalign-aligners-281172.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Invisalign aligners are now available to all those with misaligned smiles with discounts being offered by local North Hollywood dentist, Dr. Bijan Afar. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/wilshire-dental-care-is-now-offering-free-inoffice-teeth-whitening-281174.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A brighter smile is now more accessible than ever with free chairside whitening being offered by one of the most trusted dentists in Southern California, Dr. Bijan Afar. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/appareluscom-wholesale-apparel-retailer-is-now-offering-discounts-of-up-to-60-percent-on-all-clothing-281176.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Shopping for affordable wholesale apparel is now easier than ever with the discounts being offered by one of the leading online retailers, ApparelUS.com. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/tv-ad-agency-cheap-tv-spots-strikes-gold-with-199th-international-award-for-imaginationpacked-low-cost-tv-commercials-281511.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bringing their astounding total to 199 awards, the affordable, Internet-based TV advertising agency Cheap-TV-Spots.com wins the Gold Remi at the prestigious 2012 Worldfest competition. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/hiali-24th-annual-long-island-business-trade-show-and-conference-set-to-welcome-record-numbers-of-attendees-seeking-b2b-information-education-281402.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT This Week Exhibitors to Showcase New Product and Service Announcements; Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Suffolk Community College Sports andamp; Exhibition Complex in Brentwood, NY http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/logistics-and-transportation-consultants-ahern-and-associates-receives-accolades-from-transportation-industrys-heavy-hitters-281558.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ahern and Associates continues unparalleled pace of transportation acquisitions; high ethical standards and unmatched experience produce praise from clients throughout North America. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/blue-steel-acquisitions-believes-that-working-together-equals-business-success-281243.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Blue Steel Acquisitions believe that working together is the key to success in a competitive environment. What separates an A-grade business from its competitors is the ability to do whatever it takes to hit their goals. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/perdm-validate-best-practice-as-method-for-maintaining-quality-lead-generation-281268.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT By developing a 'best practice' or a standard way of doing things, PerDM have ensured their outsourced services are transferable throughout their global network http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/meyer-amp-depew-delivers-air-purification-system-281280.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you're a small business owner, you know how important it is to ensure that every last facet of your operation is running smoothly. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/its-national-small-business-week-in-america-may-20may-26-2012does-your-company-know-about-some-advertising-math-that-can-help-them-make-a-lot-more-money-281086.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT This is about some business math that actually lets you quantify the relationship between advertising and sales. The math is called andquot;The Barrows Popularity Factor.andquot; Businesses can use the math to help them make a lot more money. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/prompt-proofing-blog-post-writing-tips-be-active-276549.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT As usual, on the third week of each month, we offer tips for effective business writing. This month our advice is - be active! http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/ibcon-2012-will-present-microsofts-smart-campus-pilot-program-281168.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The case study will be presented by Darrell Smith, Sr. Operation andamp; Energy Manager, Microsoft Real Estate andamp; Facilities who will share challenges and successes of the program. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/live-innovations-believe-ftse-100-executives-pay-should-reflect-business-performance-280701.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In light of the study conducted by Obertmatt Live Innovations surveyed local business on their own performance structures. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/tsi-acquires-libs-technology-from-photon-machines-incorporated-281255.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Move Will Further TSI's Growth in Chemical Characterization Measurement Market http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/rhys-w-powell-president-amp-founder-of-red-rabbit-to-speak-at-americas-small-business-summit-281257.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual event-America's Small Business Summit-- May 21 - 23, 2012 unites small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the country to learn, network, and discuss common legislative and management concerns. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/williams-accounting-amp-consulting-launches-new-website-280885.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Accounting Firm Positions Themselves to Attract New Clients and Increase Brand Awareness http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/fairy-licemothers-has-gone-west-please-welcome-our-newest-fairy-stacey-pomerantz-280444.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Fairy LiceMothers is continuing their dedication to eliminating lice. Their fourth location is open for business in Austin, TX. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/first-capital-payments-eyes-farreaching-opportunity-with-new-app-offering-consumers-new-neat-way-to-pay-280520.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT First Capital Payments is leading the region in establishing new ways for consumers and merchants to interact and exchange goods and services via the mobile payment app Google Wallet. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/the-new-york-and-new-jersey-partnership-dispute-guide-280554.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The New York and New Jersey Partnership Dispute Guide is a practical no nonsense guide to educate, inform and empower partners, shareholders and members faced with a serious partnership dispute in New York and New Jersey. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/craftmark-countertops-points-owners-of-atlanta-granite-countertops-to-epa-website-280525.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta granite countertop fabricator Craftmark Countertops notes that EPA studies show granite countertops do not release dangerous amounts of radon. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/atlanta-tree-service-yellow-ribbon-tree-experts-tout-the-benefits-of-healthy-shade-trees-for-summer-280904.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta tree trimming company, Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, reminds homeowners that healthy shade trees can block summer heat from homes, reducing energy costs. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/reputation-changer-online-reputation-management-not-just-for-businesses-anymore-280935.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT More and more employers are rejecting applicants based on their andquot;social media footprintandquot; or online reputation--which is why many recent college graduates are turning to the services of companies like Reputation Changer. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/financialspreadscom-tightens-spreads-on-fx-markets-280428.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Financial Spreads has reduced the spreads on 30 forex markets. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/neopost-launches-free-app-to-calculate-savings-on-stamp-prices-280435.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Neopost announced today the launch of its free postage savings App. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/community-service-award-for-dahlin-group-architecture-plannings-green-leadership-280653.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce recognizes Dahlin Group's commitment to sustainable practices. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/attractivo-launches-website-redesign-for-awardwinning-international-commodities-merchant-280659.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Award-winning commodities merchant Standard Commodities needed a fresh, dynamic and professional website design that matched its reputation. Attractivo was contracted to design a new website to take the company's online presence to the next level. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/zinger-makes-digital-signage-simple-by-offering-turnkey-solutions-280634.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Introduces its new line of affordable andquot;all-inclusiveandquot; signage solutions packages for all types of businesses, small and large. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-announces-two-new-linkedin-groups-for-new-york-personal-injury-lawyers-280202.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman announces two new LinkedIn groups. andquot;New York Construction Accident News and Lawandquot; and andquot;New York Personal Injury Law News and Tipsandquot;. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/carolina-consulting-supports-government-target-of-achieving-90-superfast-broadband-coverage-by-2015-280146.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carolina Consulting are specialists in outsourced sales and marketing and are currently developing a customer recruitment campaign for one of the UK's leading home phone and broadband providers. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/coldstat-refrigeration-turns-up-the-heat-with-new-quothot-sidequot-division-280201.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT 40-year Commercial Refrigeration Company to include Commercial Kitchen Cooking Equipment Sales, Installation and Service http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/capital-processing-network-creates-taxpayer-id-validation-site-280277.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In anticipation of new IRS regulations for merchant accounts, Capital Processing Network has created a new website at TinValidation.com. The site outlines Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) matching and validation requirements. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/pawnupcom-online-pawn-shop-increases-their-customer-service-team-280294.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT After a recent nationwide TV advertising campaign launch, PawnUp.com, a full-scale online pawn shop increased its customer support team to serve its growing clientele quicker and more efficiently. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/twigs-cafe-prepares-for-spike-in-business-on-mothers-day-280267.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT This year's Mother's Day is providing a much-needed boost to the American economy. The owners of local Pennsylvania hot spot, Twigs Cafe are excited to share their unique atmosphere and special food with mothers and their loved ones this Sunday. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/fentro-technologies-inc-selects-sap-business-one-from-coastal-range-systems-for-its-integrated-business-management-solution-280361.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT North American window and door fabricator finds the business management solution that will meet their needs. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/brick-marketing-offers-affordable-new-small-business-seo-solution-279970.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Brick Marketing, a Boston full-service SEO company, is now offering an affordable small business SEO solution. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/home-builders-move-to-mark-systems-ihmsweb-after-99-price-drop-279932.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Greater than expected home builder participation allowed Mark Systems to lower storage costs by 99%. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/sound-physicians-welcomes-senior-vice-president-of-physician-development-jd-fitz-md-280021.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hospitalist organization deepens commitment to goal of being at forefront of developing physician leaders http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/mens-suit-retailer-megasuitscom-is-offering-suits-and-tuxedos-just-in-time-for-the-wedding-and-prom-season-279804.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Men that want all of the leading styles and designs for this year's proms, weddings, and other occasions are going to need an outfit from Megasuits.com. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/local-print-shop-la-copy-and-print-center-is-now-offering-color-copies-at-lowest-prices-ever-279807.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The leading print shop in Los Angeles, LA Copy and Print Center, is now offering discounts on all full color copies. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/whats-in-store-for-the-osv-market-find-out-during-the-may-23-workboatcom-webinar-featuring-g-allen-brooks-of-parks-paton-hoepfl-amp-brown-and-david-krapf-workboat-editor-279934.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT With permits picking up and demand for rigs and drillships increasing, the U.S. Gulf deepwater market has been heating up. What's in store for the OSV market? Find out during a May 23 WorkBoat.com Webinar featuring G. Allen Brooks and David Krapf. http://www.smallbusinessprnews.com/small_business_articles/2012/05/top-las-vegas-vacation-rental-company-is-now-offering-multinight-deals-at-the-lowest-prices-ever-279989.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Travelers are now finding the luxurious rental homes that they need at a price that they can afford with the Las Vegas Home Resorts.