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     <title>Financial Education Event Empowers Individuals To Create Their Own Economic Recovery</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:19:26 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Houston (February 3, 2012) &#8211; Several hundred participants from all over the world will gather this summer for financial information and inspiration at the luxurious Westin Playa Conchal Resort in Costa Rica, August 24-29. Hosted annually at select in...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Houston (February 3, 2012) &#8211; Several hundred participants from all over the world will gather this summer for financial information and inspiration at the luxurious Westin Playa Conchal Resort in Costa Rica, August 24-29. Hosted annually at select international locations by Wealth Masters International, a global financial education and entrepreneurial resource company, the m3 Private Wealth Group is an intensive educational experience aimed at empowering individuals to prosper no matter what&#39;s happening in the economy.  <br />                           <br />&#39;More millionaires were created coming out of the Great Depression than at any other time in history,&#39; says Kip Herriage, CEO and Wealth Masters Co-Founder. &#39;Opportunity doesn&#39;t go away in a down market. It just changes form and direction. We&#39;re teaching our members how to recognize trends and get in position for the next big wave of changes that&#39;s about to hit the world economy. That&#39;s what the m3 Private Wealth Group is all about.&#39;<br /> <br />Attendees interact with global experts in finance, wellness and personal growth and learn prosperity strategies that anyone can put into action. It&#39;s a holistic approach rarely seen in the financial world. Wealth Masters President and Co-Founder Karl Bessey said, &#39;We&#39;re excited to announce Costa Rica as the location for our next m3. It&#39;s really the ultimate mastermind group. When you get down to what really matters, money is only a part of what it&#39;s about. Our members want to feel good enough to enjoy what they earn and have the insight to grow it, protect it and do some good with it in the world.&#39;<br /> <br />The Wealth Masters message of individual empowerment is gaining international momentum. Participants will fly in from locations as diverse as the U.S., the UK, Norway and Australia to take part in the event. Kip Herriage explained, &#39;This isn&#39;t just an American idea anymore. The debt game our banks and governments have been playing isn&#39;t sustainable and people are waking up to the fact that individual education and accountability, not rescue programs, are the only way out. Our mission is to put the truth about money in the hands of as many people as we can.&#39;<br /> <br /><strong>About Wealth Masters </strong><br />Incorporated in 2005 and based in Sugar Land, Texas, Wealth Masters International is one of the world&#39;s fastest growing financial education and entrepreneurial resource companies. Promoting Wealth, Health and Wisdom, WMI serves a growing community of more than 35,000 members and consultants with operations in the US and more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about WMI at <a href="http://www.wmitoday.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.wmitoday.com" target="_blank">www.wmitoday.com</a></a>. <br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152342 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MFD">Financial Markets</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=PES">Personal Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=WRK">Workforce Management / Human Resources</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/vTEHBuOPkNY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Olin Business School Expert Says Super Bowl Ads Score Online Long Before Game's Kickoff</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:42:29 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Advertisers get more bang for their buck via online viral marketing than buying a $3 million 30-second TV ad during the Super Bowl according to a marketing expert at  Olin Business School , Washington University in...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Advertisers get more bang for their buck via online viral marketing than buying a $3 million 30-second TV ad during the Super Bowl according to a marketing expert at <a href="http://www.olin.wustl.edu/" target="_blank"  >Olin Business School</a>, Washington University in St. Louis.<br /> <br />And the new trend of pre-releasing Super Bowl commercials online before the big game is diminishing the value of the broadcast ads even more says Seethu Seetharaman.<br /> <br />&#39;Pre-releasing a teaser to a Super Bowl commercial certainly evokes interest for consumers to &#39;anticipate&#39; what is going to come on Super Bowl Sunday, thus improving the quality of ad consumption,&#39; says <a href="http://www.olin.wustl.edu/facultyandresearch/Faculty/Pages/FacultyDetail.aspx?username=seetharaman" target="_blank"  >Seethu Seetharaman</a>, the W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing at Olin Business School.<br /> <br />&#39;But the $3-million-dollar question is whether that Super Bowl commercial will lead to incremental buying,&#39; he says. &#39;Is there any significant return on investment for the $3 million spent? I doubt it.&#39;<br /> <br />The average cost for a 30-second spot during this year&#39;s Super Bowl is $3.5 million, with some time slots costing as much as $4 million.<br /> <br />With the <a href="http://www.olin.wustl.edu/News/Pages/NewsItem.aspx?SID=567" target="_blank"  >continuing trend toward viral commercial releases</a>, Seetharaman advocates companies reconsider traditional television ads and focus their efforts on the Internet, saving them millions of dollars in the process.<br /> <br />&#39;The return on investment for a viral ad is far greater, since it is much cheaper to get the commercial in front of viewers,&#39; he says. &#39;A viral campaign, at best, produces incremental sales at zero cost, and at worst, produces a lot of social conversation without any incremental sales, like a well-noticed Super Bowl ad would, but without a $3 million spend,&#39; he says.<br /> <br />Last year&#39;s Volkswagen ad with the child dressed up as Darth Vader has been viewed online more than 50 million times.<br /> <br />Seetharaman says a purely online viral ad campaign, without the actual television Super Bowl component, does not impose any prohibitive costs on a company.<br /> <br />&#39;Water cooler conversation does not a purchase make. Just because a company spends $3 million or more for a 30-second ad does not automatically increase purchase of their product. Viral videos are cheaper to produce and have a much longer shelf life.&#39;<br /> <br />The final purpose of the Super Bowl ad, Seetharaman says, is to stimulate sales, not to stimulate consumption of online videos.<br /> <br />&#39;Fifty million hits for the Darth Vader ad on YouTube, advertising awards etc., will only give cold comfort to VW if the YouTube hits do not end up selling more VW cars,&#39; he says.<br /> <br />&#39;Take the &#39;Will It Blend&#39; campaign from BlendTec, which was rolled out on YouTube. It not only reached online viewers running in to tens of millions, but more importantly, it increased BlendTec blender sales by 700 percent in the first few months of its rollout.<br /> <br />&#39;That is what an effective promotional campaign must do.&#39;</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152339 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ADV">Advertising / Marketing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=EDU">Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HED">Higher Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/21wnvn4c56k" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Scottish broadband plan would be boon to small businesses, says Parcel2Go -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:24:02 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[New plans to dramatically increase the speed of broadband internet services to homes and businesses in Scotland by 2015 have been welcomed by the UK&#39;s largest online parcel delivery specialist. -    -  Parcel2Go, which helps individuals and businesses ac...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New plans to dramatically increase the speed of broadband internet services to homes and businesses in Scotland by 2015 have been welcomed by the UK&#39;s largest online parcel delivery specialist.<br /> <br />Parcel2Go, which helps individuals and businesses across Britain to send consignments to addresses here in the UK and countries all over the world, said if the Scottish government&#39;s plans come to fruition, the result would be a major boost for small firms.<br /> <br />As part of the Infrastructure Action Plan (IAP), the government hopes that 85 to 90 per cent of properties in Scotland will benefit from broadband speeds of between 40-80Mbps. At the moment the average broadband speed in the UK is just 6.8Mbps.<br /> <br />The growing importance of being able to trade online and effectively manage a business through the internet means the plans could have a substantial impact on companies in Scotland. Parcel2Go&#39;s marketing director Richard Mercer, said the parts of the IAP aimed at improving access to mobile data services could also be hugely beneficial to firms.<br /> <br />He said: &#34;More and more small businesses are coming to rely on the internet and are managing to boost their takings through e-commerce. Parcel2Go helps thousands of these companies find <a href="http://www.parcel2go.com/" target="_blank"  >cheap courier</a> deals so they can ship consignments across the world, and from feedback, we understand all too well how important online services have become to the UK&#39;s small businesses.<br /> <br />&#34;With Britain facing the possibility of another recession, schemes such as this which will help firms to grow should be made a top priority. It is innovative and dynamic companies that will help Britain move towards an improved economic situation and Britain should be doing everything possible to support that growth.&#34;  <br /> <br /><strong>- ENDS -</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About Parcel2Go:</strong><br />Parcel2Go Ltd has been helping its customers with sending parcels abroad for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost-effective collection and delivery service using <a href="http://www.parcel2go.com/parceldelivery-uk.aspx" target="_blank"  >couriers UK</a> such as Parcelforce and FedEx that offer affordable <a href="http://www.parcel2go.com/parceldelivery-world.aspx" target="_blank"  >international postage</a> services throughout Britain, Europe, and countries across the world.<br /> <br /><strong>For further information contact: </strong><br />Les Yates<br />Marketing Executive<br />Telephone: 08713 308066<br />Email: <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:l.yates&#64;parcel2go.com">l.yates&#64;parcel2go.com</a>                   <br />Website: <a href="http://www.parcel2go.com" target="_blank">www.parcel2go.com</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152337 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/1QYnd6eWMUU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New in this season at Missguided</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:22:50 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Missguided is a vibrant online store that aims to stay on top of the latest trends in order to provide customers with the best that the fashion world has to offer.  We have fast established ourselves as a reputable and reliable company that is able t...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Missguided is a vibrant online store that aims to stay on top of the latest trends in order to provide customers with the best that the fashion world has to offer.  We have fast established ourselves as a reputable and reliable company that is able to stand toe-to-toe with some of the most well-known online fashion retailers.<br /> <br />Look no further than Missguided&#39;s new in clothing for on trend fashion. Fresh new in styles are added daily which means you can pick up latest key pieces for SS12 from the comfort of your own living room. Shop from a range of catwalk and celebrity inspired new in dresses, jeans, tops, <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/clothing/category/jumpsuits-playsuits" target="_blank"  >playsuits</a>, footwear and accessories all at purse friendly prices.  <br /> <br />We promise to bring you the latest catwalk and celebrity inspired trends straight to your wardrobe the second the trends hit. Must-haves of the moment include pretty, sheer women&#39;s blouses, playful crop tops and skater style <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/dresses" target="_blank"  >party dresses</a>. Pick block colours or classic prints with an edge to ensure that what you buy lasts longer than the blink of a designer&#39;s eye.<br /> <br />Trend-savvy and brand new to the site check out our favourites from the new in women&#39;s clothing selection below.<br /> <br />On the cold rainy days that see us through to Spring try statement jumpers such as Leanett (24.99) showcase your preppy side by teaming with denim hot pants, <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/accessories/tights-hosiery" target="_blank"  >print tights</a>, smart flats and a satchel bag for a laid back look. <br /> <br />Exuding elegant charm Jadin (&#163;21.99) the TOWIE inspired piece is guaranteed to make you look and feel a million dollars at that extra special party, simply team with heeled sandals and add some gold costume jewellery to complete the look.<br /> <br />A staple dress should ensure you stand out for all the right reasons both at the party and during the day. Aldara (24.99) is the perfect versatile piece when it comes to all round summer wear, dressed up or down Aldara will keep you looking glam throughout SS12.<br /> <br />Combining SS12 hottest trends of block colour and super high platforms the Jefris (&#163;40.99) funky coloured stilettos were made for a night on the town. Make them the centre of attention by teaming with a classic LBD and low key accessories.<br /> <br />Get the latest new in fashion at Missguided, your first choice for affordable clothing online. Order today for free UK next day delivery when you spend over &#163;35.<br /> <br />[ENDS]<br /> <br />About Missguided:<br />Missguided are one of the fastest growing online retailers of affordable fashion, from summer maxi dresses and shorts to smock dresses, brogues, and beautiful sheer blouses. Missguided aims to bring catwalk and high street fashion to the masses, through competitive pricing and fantastic ranges of women&#39;s clothing for every single occasion.<br /> <br />For further information: Please contact Holly Brunskill at Boudoir PR at <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:holly&#64;boudoir-pr.com">holly&#64;boudoir-pr.com</a><br /> <br />Website: <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.missguided.co.uk/</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152336 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FAS">Fashion / Appeal</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/9PIuCmETkuA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New Website Identifies Top Fitness Business Franchise Opportunities -   -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:48:11 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Fitness careers of all shapes and sizes continue to grow, with more promising jobs for personal trainers and coaches over the next decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Owning and operating a fitness franchise, then, can be both a l...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fitness careers of all shapes and sizes continue to grow, with more promising jobs for personal trainers and coaches over the next decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Owning and operating a fitness franchise, then, can be both a lucrative and fulfilling career opportunity. A brand-new website at <a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/</a> </a>offers details on a variety of popular fitness business franchise options.</p>

<p>&#39;Not all fitness business franchises are built the same, so there is a lot to consider when it comes to fitness franchise cost, flexibility, location and more,&#39; said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, and the fitness business franchise site. &#39;This website is designed to help personal trainers, coaches and other fitness and wellness pros research and find the ideal fitness business franchise for them.&#39;</p>

<p>Top-rated <a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank"  >fitness business franchises</a> include:<br />Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training or IMPACT: A combination of fitness boot camps, group exercise and personal training that&#39;s offered as a turn-key fitness business franchise;<br />Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Conditioning Coach: A fitness business that focuses on the multibillion dollar global MMA phenomenon;<br />TACTIX: A martial arts fitness business training that offers the benefits of a franchise business without the monthly franchise fees; it can be incorporated into an existing fitness franchise or run as a stand-along business.<br />Triathlon Coaching: The International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) offers a unique triathlon coaching program and fitness business franchise online to support this growing multi-sport craze;<br />Adventure Boot Camp: The largest, most successful fitness boot camp business in the world, this boot camp blueprint includes guidance on exercises, marketing and business models and does not have any monthly, annual or franchise fees.</p>

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<p>In addition, the site includes information on fitness business coaching for fitness franchises, free fitness business training videos, a nutrition business blueprint that can be incorporated into a fitness franchise, fitness social media and marketing opportunities, and more.</p>

<p>About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and <a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank"  >Fitness Business Franchises</a><br />John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or fitness business franchise resources, please visit <a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/</a></a>     </p>

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     <title>Open Source Software Helps Fitness Professionals Save Money, Time -  Inexpensive WordPress Themes eliminate the need for costly web design -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:11:21 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Fitness professionals interested in reaching more customers, increasing income and expanding their marketing, outreach and overall business increasingly turn to websites and social media to reach more people in less time. Busy personal trainers, [url...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fitness professionals interested in reaching more customers, increasing income and expanding their marketing, outreach and overall business increasingly turn to websites and social media to reach more people in less time. Busy personal trainers, <a href="http://www.presscoders.com%20%E2%80%A8" target="_blank"  >fitness boot camp operators</a>, gym owners and other fitness pros seek out web solutions that allow for flexibility and customization while maximizing their investment.</p>

<p>&amp;#8232;&#39;Fitness professionals used to pay a website designer thousands of dollars to create a custom site, but are now choosing to save time and save money by using WordPress themes to develop their online presence,&#39; said Scott Bolinger, Owner, Press Coders. &#39;WordPress themes are literally taking the fitness industry by storm, and giving fitness pros the opportunity to reach more potential clients affordably.&#39;</p>

<p>One of the industry&#39;s leading players is the FitPro Fitness WordPress Theme by Press Coders. In particular, the FitPro Fitness WordPress Theme, available at <a href="http://www.presscoders.com/fitpro/" target="_blank">http://www.presscoders.com/fitpro/</a>, can help personal trainers, coaches, fitness business owners, boot camp owners and other fitness professionals:</p>

<p>Set up a customized, professional website, designed specifically with fitness pros in mind, in minutes<br />Sell fitness products, programs and services safely and securely<br />Benefit from built-in search engine optimization (SEO)<br />Enjoy unlimited support with no monthly fees<br />Control all site content, including photos and video, with easy updating<br />Open source software such as the FitPro Fitness WordPress Theme allows fitness pros to focus more time on working with clients and boosting business and less on expensive and complicated technology.</p>

<p><br />About Press Coders<br />Launched in 2009 as a WordPress development, blog and tutorial site, Press Coders offers the FitPro and FitX WordPress themes for fitness professionals, personal trainers, boot camp owners and more. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.presscoders.com%20%E2%80%A8" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.presscoders.com" target="_blank">http://www.presscoders.com</a> &amp;#8232;</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152310 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=SPT">Sports</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/kcCnnKIjuJY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>TestiVar Releases Professional Edition of TestiVar Advertising Software</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:16:49 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[TestiVar, the global leader for advertising solutions based on science, recently released TestiVar Advertising Professional Edition which allows online businesses to test advertising copy for profitability in advance of ad placement. -   -  According to ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TestiVar, the global leader for advertising solutions based on science, recently released TestiVar Advertising Professional Edition which allows online businesses to test advertising copy for profitability in advance of ad placement.</p>

<p>According to the TestiVar business briefing, there is still a gap between small business owners and the ability to access the global marketplace on the Internet, but TestiVar aims to change that.</p>

<p>Allowing small business owners to quickly and easily test their proposed advertisements before investing their hard earned capital will not only increase profitability, but will also allow even the smallest online business to compete with enterprise level competitive data.</p>

<p>Many companies are already using analytics and multivariate testing software to ensure a constantly improving advertising message, but most haven&#39;t been able to harness that capability without investing hard earned capital during their start up phase.  In addition, most new start-ups have a very limited amount of capital to invest in live tests.</p>

<p>TestiVar Advertising Professional Edition provides the tools to eliminate up to 85% of live real-world testing by comparing proposed advertisements with a massive database of known profitable and known unprofitable advertisements.</p>

<p>These tests are performed in-house in seconds and virtually eliminate the necessity of running test campaigns using real money.  As a result, they will be better equipped to optimize an advertisement for profitability before valuable investment capital is expended.</p>

<p>The software provides a score that can be used as a benchmark as different versions of advertisements are explored.  A higher score indicates that an advertisement is more similar to profitable ads than unprofitable ads.</p>

<p>Since it takes only seconds to score an advertisement, hundreds of proposed variants can be explored in a single day by one marketing professional.  The alternative can be months of testing different ads in the real world with real world money.</p>

<p>To get more information about the TestiVar Advertising Software, visit</p>

<p>TestiVar.com</p>

<p>About the Company</p>

<p>As the global leader for advertising solutions based on science, TestiVar delivers products and services with the goal of improving business profitability by using data rather than guesses.</p>

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     <title>The National Trust bucks economic trends to have bumper December</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:42:33 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[The National Trust has reported a substantial increase in its visitor numbers, and retail and catering sales in December 2011 compared to the previous December, despite a backdrop of challenging economic times and lack of consumer confidence. -    -  The...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The National Trust has reported a substantial increase in its visitor numbers, and retail and catering sales in December 2011 compared to the previous December, despite a backdrop of challenging economic times and lack of consumer confidence.<br /> <br />There were more than half-a-million (521,000) visitors to Trust properties in December 2011, an increase of 74 per cent on the previous year*.</p>

<p>Factors affecting the large jump in visitor numbers include the mild weather (December 2010 saw heavy snowfall hitting the number of getting out and about) and an increasing number of houses running Christmas themed activity, such as lighting schemes and decorating stately homes for Christmas.</p>

<p>Over forty Trust pay-for-entry properties were open during the weekends in December. Attingham in Shropshire saw its busiest ever weekend with its Frost Fair which ran on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month.</p>

<p>The Trust is on target to have its best ever year for visitor numbers to its pay-for-entry properties, exceeding 18 million visitors for the first time in its history**.</p>

<p>The retail business, which includes high street shops, shops at properties and online sales, saw an increase in sales of 24 per cent and the cafes and restaurants had a 71 per cent increase in sales in December 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.  </p>

<p>In the year to date retail sales have increased by 8 per cent and catering has so far seen a 14 per cent increase in sales.</p>

<p>Fiona Reynolds, Director-General of the National Trust, said: &#34;In these economically tough times the National Trust seems to have swum against the tide with these fantastic results.</p>

<p>&#34;As the nation tightens its collective belt people have been looking for great value and places where they can get a real feel for Christmas.&#39;</p>

<p>Simon Jenkins, Chairman of the National Trust, added: &#34;This shows that arts and heritage charities not dependent on government grants appear to be experiencing a surge in trading income. The public is turning away from more expensive leisure venues, overnight stays and foreign trips. It is a rare good news story in the gloom.&#34;</p>

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<p>Notes to editors:<br />* Visitors numbers are broken down into members and paying visitors. Visitor figures for the year to date (2011/12) compared to the previous year (2010/11) are up by more than 9 per cent.<br />** Overall visitor figures are based on the National Trust financial year which runs between the 1 March and the 28 or 29 February.</p>

<p>About The National Trust:<br />The National Trust is one of the most important nature conservation organisations in Europe with over 1,000 places to visit to visit in the UK covering 250,000 hectares, including coastal sites, woodland and upland areas, including many gardens to visit; many of which are rich in wildlife.  The All 17 species of UK bat have been recorded as roosting or breeding on National Trust land and 96 per cent of all resident UK butterflies can be found on our land. Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire is our most species rich site and 93 per cent of our land has been surveyed for its nature conservation importance. The charity also offers a number of National Trust holidays, including walks throughout locations across the British countryside. Find out more at: <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nature " target="_blank">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nature </a>  </p>

<p>PR Contact:<br />Mike Collins<br />Senior Press Officer<br />The National Trust<br />Heelis<br />Kemble Drive<br />Swindon<br />SN2 2NA<br />07900 138419<br /><a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk" target="_blank">www.nationaltrust.org.uk</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152292 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TRA">Travel Industry</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/lNgEWDlpkQw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New Jersey Divorce Attorney's New Website Offers Divorce Help</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:36:03 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[One of the most experienced attorneys in New Jersey is now offering divorce help on the Internet. The website offers both experience and knowledge regarding New Jersey divorces and was built to make sure that people going through a divorce have the m...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most experienced attorneys in New Jersey is now offering divorce help on the Internet. The website offers both experience and knowledge regarding New Jersey divorces and was built to make sure that people going through a divorce have the most accurate information.</p>

<p>New Jersey divorce attorney, Laura D&#39;Orsi, is now offering help for those going through divorce on her new website, <a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank">www.lauradorsilaw.com</a></a>. This website combines her experience and knowledge regarding New Jersey divorces and makes it possible for people going through a divorce to have the most accurate information available to them.</p>

<p>The website, <a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank">www.lauradorsilaw.com</a></a>, offers a Question and Answer page where people can get basic information about divorce practices in New Jersey. From information on what steps one should take to start the divorce proceedings to more in depth information on mediation and collaborative divorces, the site visitor will leave with great knowledge of what must be done in their own divorce matter.</p>

<p>On the website, visitors will also have access to articles about divorces. For many, how to help their children during a divorce is a difficult thing, but with the information provided on this site, the situation will become much easier.</p>

<p>According to D&#39;Orsi, &#34;Divorce is a traumatic thing for everyone involved. By provided my clients with accurate information, they can lessen the stress they are dealing with. Being that divorce is especially hard on children, it is crucial that people have the means to make things easier on their children.&#34;</p>

<p><br />D&#39;Orsi adds, &#34;I created this website so people would have a place to go to get the information they need on how to get a divorce in New Jersey. Without the information, they may not get a fair share of what they accumulated during their marriage, including the rights to see or have a say in their children?s lives.&#34;</p>

<p>For more information on the divorce in New Jersey and the services of Laura D&#39;Orsi, visit <a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.lauradorsilaw.com" target="_blank">www.lauradorsilaw.com</a></a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152290 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=EDU">Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LAW">Legal Issues</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/_CQcbaKkIXg" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Force 8 launches round pivot windows in REHAU profile</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:04:23 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Force 8, the Stockport-based REHAU trade fabricator and  composite doors  specialist, has launched what it believes it the UK&#39;s first round pivot window in the REHAU PVC-U profile system. -    -  Dennis Sumner, Managing ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Force 8, the Stockport-based REHAU trade fabricator and <a href="http://www.force8.co.uk/" target="_blank"  >composite doors</a> specialist, has launched what it believes it the UK&#39;s first round pivot window in the REHAU PVC-U profile system.<br /> <br />Dennis Sumner, Managing Director of Force 8, said that he expects demand to come from both the retail and commercial sectors where the REHAU brand is so strong.<br /> <br />He said: &#39;Round pivot windows add an interesting design feature in domestic properties and are also used extensively as part of commercial design schemes. We believe that they have the potential to create valuable new sales opportunities for installers, particularly in REHAU profile which is so renowned for its quality and ease of installation.&#39;<br /> <br />The new round pivot window is a perfect demonstration of Force 8&#39;s bending expertise, with eight bends in total used to achieve the perfect circle.<br /> <br />The window is completely reversible through 180º which makes it easy to clean when necessary and it has security catches at the top and bottom to ensure the safety and security of users.<br /> <br />Force 8 is offering the REHAU round pivot in diameters from 750mm to 1200mm and in white as standard. It can also supply in Mahogany, Rosewood or Golden Oak wood-grain, or in any one of REHAU&#39;s coloured foiled finishes.<br /> <br />21 of the new REHAU windows have already been manufactured and supplied by Force 8 to Windoworld for installation in a local school in Portsmouth. The company&#39;s bending expertise and efficiency means that all 21 windows were supplied in just two weeks; and the success of the project means that the company is now offering the windows as a standard product with a lead time of just one week.<br /> <br />The round REHAU pivot windows join Force 8&#39;s extensive portfolio of curved, arched, gothic and hexagonal frames, all available on short lead times and to bespoke designs.<br /> <br />Further details are available via the website at <a href="http://www.force8.co.uk/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.force8.co.uk" target="_blank">www.force8.co.uk</a></a>.<br /> <br /><strong>-ENDS-</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About Force 8:</strong><br />Force 8 was originally established in 1988 as a family business in the Stockport area. Today, the company is still based within Greater Manchester and can deliver products throughout the country. Now stocking everything from <a href="http://www.force8.co.uk/cottage-compositedoors.php" target="_blank"  >composite fire doors</a> to replacement glazing, Force 8 has a wide range of doors, windows, porches and conservatories. All of its products are available in various wood-grains and colours, and there are both modern and traditional options available, such as Force 8&#39;s <a href="http://www.force8.co.uk/stable-compositedoors.php" target="_blank"  >composite stable doors</a> and barn conversion windows. To find out more about Force 8, visit the official website or use the contact details below.   <br /> <br /><strong>For further information:</strong><br /> <br /><strong>Name: </strong>Rick Ford<br /><strong>Telephone: </strong>01614831997<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:rick&#64;force8.co.uk">rick&#64;force8.co.uk</a><br /> </p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152282 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=COS">Commercial Services</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/A1--97r8wJI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New Fitness Boot Camp Training Site Offers Online Training on Becoming a Boot Camp Instructor and Operating Boot Camp Fitness Business -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:31:25 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Boot camp fans who are interested in taking their passion for push-ups, speed drills and all-around challenge to the next level can now visit Fitness Boot Camp Training at  http://www.bootcamp.mx/  to learn more about...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boot camp fans who are interested in taking their passion for push-ups, speed drills and all-around challenge to the next level can now visit Fitness Boot Camp Training at <a href="http://www.bootcamp.mx/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.bootcamp.mx/" target="_blank">http://www.bootcamp.mx/</a> </a>to learn more about becoming a certified fitness boot camp instructor or launching a boot camp business.</p>

<p>Designed for personal trainers, coaches, fitness instructors and boot camp fans everywhere, the new site provides information on teaching fitness boot camp classes and operating boot camp businesses. Further, it offers details on the Adventure Boot Camp workout, the most popular and long-lasting boot camp system in the world, which offers online, self-paced training for boot camp instructors around the globe.  </p>

<p>&#39;Teaching a fun, exciting and challenging boot camp class or running a fitness boot camp business is a rewarding career path, and we wanted to make finding the right boot camp training even easier,&#39; said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, as well as the <a href="http://www.bootcamp.mx/" target="_blank"  >Fitness Boot Camp Training</a> site. &#39;The Adventure Boot Camp system includes complete training, instructor certification and a turnkey business system designed to ensure success with boot camps, which makes it a great option for boot camp lovers.&#39;</p>

<p>In addition, the new website features other fitness business opportunities, including the Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT) group fitness boot camp workout, TACTIX martial arts fitness boot camp classes and certification, personal fitness trainer online certification as well as free fitness boot camp and personal trainer business training videos.</p>

<p>&#39;If you are serious about becoming a boot camp instructor, it only makes sense to do it right the first time. Let us help you find the best boot camp training and business opportunities for you and your lifestyle and interests,&#39; Ellis added.</p>

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<p><br />About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Fitness Boot Camp Training<br />John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or Fitness Boot Camp training options online, please visit <a href="http://www.bootcamp.mx/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.bootcamp.mx/" target="_blank">http://www.bootcamp.mx/</a></a><br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152249 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=EDU">Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=SPT">Sports</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/PBf6T2pz23g" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Butlins offers perfect February half term breaks from £237 for a family of four</title>
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     <description><![CDATA[Struggling to think of what to do over the February half term &#8211; why not take a look at Butlins three seaside resorts,  Bognor Regis , Minehead and Skegness?  Family [url=http://www.butlins.com/hal...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Struggling to think of what to do over the February half term &#8211; why not take a look at Butlins three seaside resorts, <a href="http://www.butlins.com/resorts/bognor-regis/" target="_blank"  >Bognor Regis</a>, Minehead and Skegness?  Family <a href="http://www.butlins.com/half-term-breaks.aspx" target="_blank"  >half term breaks</a> offer the chance to get away from everyday life and have a go at something new, including sports such as fencing and archery, or to challenge yourself on the Climbing Wall and High Ropes course.<br /> <br />Children will be amazed at *Sesame Street Live when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie and all of your children&#39;s favourite friends share their love of music with &#34;Elmo Makes Music&#39;. &#34;Big Bird &#39;tweets&#39;, Oscar the Grouch&#39;s stomping trash can lids, Cookie Monster&#39;s crumbling cookie jars and more become instruments of beautiful music and noisy fun!<br /> <br />Direct from the new smash hit ITV children&#39;s show, Richard Cadell presents Sooty, Sweep and Soo live on stage! With gallons of giggles, magic, music and song this spectacular show will delight Sooty fans old and new - Izzy Wizzy Let&#39;s Get Busy!<br /> <br />For budding scientists, Guinness World Record Science, better known for its world record breaking endeavours, has created an interactive science-based spectacular.  Butlins also host New Bounce in Concert &#8211; the boy band were the 2011 semi-finalists of Britain&#39;s Got Talent, and they bring their lively singing and dance routines to the Butlins stage.<br /> <br />To book a Butlins <a href="http://www.butlins.com/february-half-term/" target="_blank"  >February half term break</a> call 0845 070 4730 or visit <a href="http://www.butlins.com" target="_blank">www.butlins.com</a> (The maximum call charge is 2p per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary). <br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic">* Based on a family of four sharing a Silver self-catering apartment at Minehead.  Sesame Street Live appears on specific breaks only so check at time of booking</span><br /> <br /><strong>[ENDS]</strong><br /> <br />For more information contact:<br />Lesley Penniston<br />PR Manager<br />Butlins<br />Tel: 01442 203165<br />Fax: 01442 239126<br />Postal Address:  Butlins, 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4YL<br /> <br /><strong>About Butlins:</strong><br /> <br />Butlins has three beachside resorts, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Minehead (Somerset) and Skegness (Lincolnshire) and welcomes around 1.5m guests per year.<br /> <br />Butlins won the Tourism and Leisure Training Team Award as well as the Overall Winner Award in the Training Team categories at the Customer Service Training Awards 2011.<br /> <br />It was named as the Best UK/Domestic Tour Operator 2010 in the British Travel Awards as well as 2010 UK Customer Experience Award in Travel, Leisure and Tourism. It is part of Bourne Leisure Ltd which also owns Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays.<br /> <br /> </p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152248 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/iFNUV-2x9YI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Nicoll Curtin research reveals current perceptions within the IT industry</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:58:52 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[  IT recruitment agency  Nicoll Curtin has conducted a study into the current perceptions, expectations and experiences of hiring managers and jobseekers, with some surprising results.   -    -  Around 70 per ce...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.nicollcurtin.com/" target="_blank"  >IT recruitment agency</a> Nicoll Curtin has conducted a study into the current perceptions, expectations and experiences of hiring managers and jobseekers, with some surprising results. </strong><br /> <br />Around 70 per cent of those involved in the study had never worked with Nicoll Curtin, which allowed the results to represent the general industry.<br /> <br />One of the most shocking results was that only 17 per cent of jobseekers tailor their CV to a role they are applying for, despite the fact that 68 per cent of them admitted to knowing that not doing so could affect their chances of being offered employment.<br /> <br />From a hiring manager&#39;s point of view, the study showed that 62 per cent thought that better communication skills would help jobseekers, as a poor understanding of communication was considered a common reason for not hiring candidates.<br /> <br />As well as this, hiring managers rated the importance of a candidate having the proper technical skills and knowledge at 36 per cent, whereas jobseekers put it at just 22 per cent. Similarly, jobseekers believed that having a history of similar job roles was worth 62 per cent, but managers only considered it at 55 per cent, meaning it is less important than many think.<br /> <br />Many jobseekers worry that having gaps on their CV will affect their employability, but the managers surveyed said they believed it did not factor into their decisions and so rated it at an astonishing 0 per cent.<br /> <br />Having industry knowledge is a must though, as hiring managers revealed when marking it at 85 per cent importance. However, only 18 per cent was given to the expectation that candidates have an understanding of the company&#39;s financial performance.<br /> <br />When it came to recruitment consultants, jobseekers said they were good at providing information on the job at hand, giving 76 per cent, but that consultants did not give enough coaching for interviews, with just 2 per cent awarded.<br /> <br />The Managing Director of Nicoll Curtin, Lawrence Hargreaves, said: &#39;The research demonstrates that candidates are falling short of getting a job on simple things such as poor communication or failing to recognise the importance of technical skills and qualifications.<br /> <br />&#39;The best advice is to build a relationship with a good recruitment agency that can highlight the relevant aspects of your CV for the role, prepare you thoroughly and coach you for your interview to communicate effectively.&#39;<br /> <br />Mr Hargreaves also pointed out that, when applying for a job, candidates need to be properly qualified, find a suitable recruitment agency, make their CV as succinct and attention-grabbing as possible and consult with the agency as much as possible to ensure their consultant keeps on top of things.<br /> <br /><strong>ENDS</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About Nicoll Curtin:</strong><br />Nicoll Curtin is a specialist in IT recruitment consultancy, <a href="http://www.nicollcurtin.com/about_us/" target="_blank"  >IT banking jobs</a> and <a href="http://www.nicollcurtin.com/for_candidates/" target="_blank"  >banking analyst jobs</a> placing contract and permanent IT experts on a contingency basis in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. It works with a portfolio of high profile multinational clients in the banking and finance, commercial and public sectors. After only six years in business, it now works with 85 per cent of the world&#39;s global banks and financial institutions.<br /> <br />More than just a supplier, Nicoll Curtin builds long term partnerships with its clients, acting as an extension of its teams. Its ability to source the best available talent has a significant impact on business performance for its clients, as well as boosting the careers of candidates.<br /> <br />Accolades include; ranking in the Fast Track 100 in 2010 and a 2nd place rating in the Best Small Companies to work for in 2008, with a 3 star rating. Treating employees as clients has seen the company excel in its growth, and has also helped to maintain outstanding staff retention and length of service. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><strong>For more information contact:</strong><br />Allison Upton<br />t: +44 (0) 207 397 0154<br />e: Allison.Upton@NicollCurtin.com</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152241 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=WRK">Workforce Management / Human Resources</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/veOe49eJM_k" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>De Vere Group cuts costs and enhances customer service with online payment solution from SecureTrading</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:04:33 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[De Vere Group, operator of hotels, conference &amp; training venues, golf clubs, luxury lodges and many other facilities across the UK, has implemented a solution from SecureTrading, the UK&#39;s leading independent payment processor, to enable fast and secu...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>De Vere Group, operator of hotels, conference &amp; training venues, golf clubs, luxury lodges and many other facilities across the UK, has implemented a solution from SecureTrading, the UK&#39;s leading independent payment processor, to enable fast and secure online card payment services across its booking engines and websites.<br /> <br />Since the implementation, customers can now complete bookings faster and easier than before, enhancing the overall customer experience. De Vere Group staff no longer have to manually download bookings, take the payments or encrypt the credit card numbers, as this process is now automated via the SecureTrading solution &#8211; a benefit that has drastically reduced administration costs. Another plus is that customer payments also reach De Vere Group&#39;s bank accounts quicker.<br /> <br />Joanne Stanford, Group IT Director at De Vere Group, comments: &#39;We were looking to introduce an online payments system and wanted a partner that could work well with our web agency in terms of build as well as providing full PCI compliance and 3-D Secure validation. Having worked with SecureTrading on other projects for three years and recognised its customer-centric approach, we quickly realised it was the perfect partner. SecureTrading has provided an excellent level of service throughout the process, from the initial account set-up to the launch, and the support team is among the best I have ever worked with&#39;.<br /> <br />De Vere Group&#39;s partnership with SecureTrading first started three years ago with the launch of &#39;Instant Meetings&#39;, an online booking tool with which De Vere Group customers can arrange day meetings. The relationship was extended via the creation of De Vere Club &#8211; the fastest growing golf membership in the UK &#8211; which enables members to sign-up and manage their account online, including initial payments. Now, the online payments solution for bedroom bookings offers further capabilities and serves to further enhance the relationship.<br /> <br />Tim Allitt, Head of Sales and Marketing at SecureTrading, comments: &#39;De Vere Group is continuously improving and expanding its online booking processes, and with online bookings for events, Golf Tee-Times, dining and lodges all due for launch shortly, SecureTrading will guarantee successful operations by providing payment solutions that enable fast and secure payment at all times&#39;.<br /> <br /><strong>ENDS</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About De Vere Hotels</strong><br />De Vere is a British company with a strong heritage and contemporary values, driven by a desire to set a benchmark for excellence in hospitality.</p>

<p>Our portfolio spans 65 properties across the UK, meaning customers are never far from the De Vere experience. Every year the company hosts over two million leading professionals, hundreds of thousands of leisure guests and many of the world&#39;s major brands. But despite this success De Vere is investing in the quality of its properties and is continually looking to the future, training and nurturing its people and, in turn, going from strength to strength.</p>

<p>The group is made up of a number of core brands -</p>

<p>De Vere Hotels &#8211; <a href="http://www.devere-hotels.co.uk" target="_blank">www.devere-hotels.co.uk</a><br />De Vere Venues &#8211; <a href="http://www.deverevenues.co.uk" target="_blank">www.deverevenues.co.uk</a><br />De Vere Village &#8211; <a href="http://www.village-hotels.co.uk" target="_blank">www.village-hotels.co.uk</a><br />De Vere Luxury Lodges &#8211; <a href="http://www.devereluxurylodges.co.uk" target="_blank">www.devereluxurylodges.co.uk</a><br />De Vere Academy &#8211; <a href="http://www.devereacademy.com" target="_blank">www.devereacademy.com</a></p>

<p>Or find out more about the group by visiting <a href="http://www.devere-group.co.uk/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.devere-group.co.uk" target="_blank">www.devere-group.co.uk</a></a><br /> <br /><strong>About SecureTrading</strong><br />SecureTrading is the UK&#39;s leading independent payment processor, providing online payment processing for all types of businesses via the most reliable and secure internet <a href="http://www.securetrading.com/payment-gateway.html" target="_blank"  >payment gateway services</a>.  Founded in 1997, the company&#39;s fast, reliable and professional online card payment services enable its customers to <a href="http://www.securetrading.com/" target="_blank"  >accept credit cards</a>, debit cards and other payment methods such as PayPal and Ukash online.<br /> <br />SecureTrading also offers the most comprehensive suite of counter-fraud services and <a href="http://www.securetrading.com/merchant-account.html" target="_blank"  >merchant</a> account services available. From its core services of 3-D Secure, CVV2 and AVS to SecureTrading Fraud Score enabling IP checking and SecureTrading Identity Check which enables full KYC checks, the company reduces significantly the threat of online fraud to businesses.<br /> <br />For businesses looking to expand internationally, SecureTrading supports Dynamic Currency Conversion as well as European payment systems including ELV, iDeal, Sofortüberweisung and Giropay.<br /> <br />For more information visit <a href="http://www.securetrading.com " target="_blank">www.securetrading.com </a><br /> <br /> <br />Zara Camble<br />Account Manager<br />Fieldworks Marketing<br />Tel: + 44 (0) 845 034 5602<br /><a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:zara&#64;fieldworksmarketing.co.uk">zara&#64;fieldworksmarketing.co.uk</a> <br /> <br />Michael Gwynne<br />Marketing Executive<br />SecureTrading<br />Tel: +44 (0) 1248 672 078<br /><a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:michael.gwynne&#64;securetrading.com">michael.gwynne&#64;securetrading.com</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152235 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FIN">Banking / Financial Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HTS">High Tech Security</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/qj7Sd6DsIPI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Save money by having your washing machine repaired, says 0800 REPAIR</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:43:17 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Appliance repairs company 0800 REPAIR has called on the UK public to consider the option of repairing their broken-down washing machines rather than replacing them.   -    -  0800 REPAIR is one of the leading repair companies in the UK, having the ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Appliance repairs company 0800 REPAIR has called on the UK public to consider the option of repairing their broken-down washing machines rather than replacing them. </strong><br /> <br />0800 REPAIR is one of the leading repair companies in the UK, having the ability to repair all kinds of washing machine faults. This includes drum and door gasket replacements, blocked pumps, snapped belts, heating issues and spin cycle faults.<br /> <br />The company can also work on a number of different brands, so practically all makes and models of washing machine can be easily fixed by 0800 REPAIR. Everything from AEG to Zanussi washing machines can be repaired, and you can view the full list of brands that 0800 REPAIR can work with by looking on the official website.<br /> <br />0800 REPAIR employs qualified engineers that have all undergone additional training to ensure that they are able to carry out appliance repairs in line with the company&#39;s standards. In order to save time for customers, 0800 REPAIR offers timeslot appointments for call-outs, so that customers can arrange their day around their washing machine repairs.<br /> <br /><strong>Paul Feek, Managing Director</strong> of 0800 REPAIR said: &#39;We are able to provide washing machine repair throughout the UK, so no matter where you live we will be able to get an engineer out to you. Our special Code of Conduct ensures that engineers arrive on time and that they keep you in the loop concerning your repairs, as we believe this is incredibly important.<br /> <br />&#39;Also, because we understand that times are tough, you can get fixed price labour from 0800 REPAIR to help you to save money in the long-run. This means that, when it comes to washing machine repair, it really is cheaper to come to 0800 REPAIR instead of rushing out and buying a new machine.&#39;<br /> <br />To find out more about 0800 REPAIR&#39;s washing machine repairs service, visit <a href="http://www.0800repair.com" target="_blank">www.0800repair.com</a> now.  <br /> <br /><strong>ENDS</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About 0800 REPAIR:</strong><br />0800 REPAIR, owned by the Pacifica Group and based in Chester-le-Street, was established in 2003; through its franchise network has the ability to complete a wide range of household appliance repairs such as <a href="http://www.0800repair.com/appliance-repair/cooker-repairs" target="_blank"  >cooker repairs</a>, <a href="http://www.0800repair.com/appliance-repair/washing-machine-repairs" target="_blank"  >washing machine repairs</a> and many others.  Officially recognized by the British Franchise Association (BFA), the company now has 100 call centre staff and in excess of 400 engineers located throughout the UK and has become one of Europe&#39;s leading appliance repair services.<br /> <br />For further information:<br /><strong>Paul Feek</strong><br />Telephone: 0800 737247<br />Email: <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:paul.feek&#64;0800repair.com">paul.feek&#64;0800repair.com</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152234 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/epN8u5rdMOQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Premier Canadian Credit Counseling Company Announces Record Year for 2011</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:18:41 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[The leading financial counselling and credit counselling for bankruptcy company in Canada, Business Solutions &amp; Credit Counselling Services (BSCC), is announcing a record level of success for the 2011 year.  The company has been a dominant player in ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The leading financial counselling and credit counselling for bankruptcy company in Canada, Business Solutions &amp; Credit Counselling Services (BSCC), is announcing a record level of success for the 2011 year.  The company has been a dominant player in the Canadian marketplace from coast to coast, assisting thousands of people with matters of excessive credit card debt and <a href="http://www.bscc.ca" target="_blank"  >avoiding bankruptcy</a> for many years.  During 2011, they have been able to assist a record number of clients avoid bankruptcy and assist them with regaining financial stability once again.</p>

<p>The company president, <a href="http://www.bscc.ca" target="_blank"  >Arvinder Kalsey</a>, has been a regular guest of several local radio stations where he has given solid advice on many financial matters that are relevant to today&#39;s economic times.  Mr. Kalsey has assisted clients who call into the radio interview shows the ability to consider other options that they either were not aware of or did not think applied to their situation.  It&#39;s precisely in these situations that position Mr. Kalsey and his company, BSCC, as the go-to choice for Canadians facing troubling financial matters.  More information about debt relief can be found on their website at <a href="http://www.bscc.ca/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.bscc.ca" target="_blank">http://www.bscc.ca</a></a></p>

<p>Not only has BSCC been able to provide timely options for clients to consider and avoid bankruptcy, but they also can negotiate with creditors and design a plan to reduce debt to an affordable level.  This allows clients to live life normally once again without the threat of financial ruin, and preserves their credit rating due to not having to enter bankruptcy.</p>

<p>BSCC has multiple office locations across Canada which allows them to serve clients from coast to coast.  Their office locations are located in Vancouver (Surrey), Calgary, and Toronto.  There are expansion plans for a 4th office to open early this year, in 2012.  At the current rate of growth, we can expect to see more successes during this New Year.</p>

<p>For additional information please visit <a href="http://www.bscc.ca/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.bscc.ca" target="_blank">http://www.bscc.ca</a></a> &#8211; A 100% Canadian owned and operated <a href="http://www.bscc.ca" target="_blank"  >credit counselling company</a> that has been helping Canadian clients avoid bankruptcy for many years.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152222 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FIN">Banking / Financial Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=COS">Commercial Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MAV">Media Advisory</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=PES">Personal Services</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/JqgKO5rMDZI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title> -  New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises, Training and DVDs -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:02:13 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Living room boot camp? Basement boot camp? Even backyard boot camp can be yours, thanks for the new  Beach Body Boot Camp website , which provides information on the wide assortment of at-home boot camp worko...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living room boot camp? Basement boot camp? Even backyard boot camp can be yours, thanks for the new <a href="http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com" target="_blank"  >Beach Body Boot Camp website</a>, which provides information on the wide assortment of at-home boot camp workout programs and DVDs. Available at <a href="http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com" target="_blank">http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com</a></a>/, the new site includes links to a variety of boot camp exercises and specialty boot camp programs.</p>

<p>&#39;If you want to lose weight, have rock-hard abs and achieve the body of your dreams, boot camps are an incredible way to burn calories, get fit and have fun,&#39; said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, who has helped people get in shape with boot camp workouts for more than 20 years. &#39;I understand that not everyone wants to join 40 other people in a busy class and that home workouts can be both challenging and convenient. And today, there are more options than ever when it comes to boot camp workouts at home, which is why I decided to create this website.&#39;</p>

<p>The Beach Body Boot Camp options for the home include the popular P90X, Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire, Chalean, Insanity, Rev Abs, 10 Minute Trainer and many other effective boot camp workouts and DVDs. In addition, the site also offers a link to live boot camp classes with the global phenomenon of Adventure Boot Camp as well as information on nutrition and wellness programs.</p>

<p>&#39;You can now get a beach body in the comfort and privacy of your own home with a little help from the Beach Body Boot Camp website,&#39; Ellis added. &#39;No matter what your schedule or interest, this site offers a boot camp program that will work for you. Boot camps can truly change your body and your life!&#39;</p>

<p>About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Beach Body Boot Camp<br />John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the Beach Body Boot Camp site, please visit <a href="http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com/" target="_blank">http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com/</a></a><br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152216 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FOD">Food / Beverages</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MTC">Medical / Pharmaceuticals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=SPM">Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/f3hG7jDaRqg" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>David Beguin's Home Based Internet Marketing Business Joined The Empower Network 'Formula' In January 2012</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:51:28 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[David Beguin is pleased to announce that he recently teamed his home based internet marketing business with Empower Network, the upstart online marketing system that has set the blogging world on fire. After struggling for the past few years to find ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>David Beguin is pleased to announce that he recently teamed his home based internet marketing business with Empower Network, the upstart online marketing system that has set the blogging world on fire. After struggling for the past few years to find the right internet marketing system to partner with and move his company forward, David feels this system will be the wave of the future for internet marketers and it&#39;s so easy that anyone who can write could become a success using this system.</p>

<p>After starting with his home based business in the real estate investing arena, David&#39;s interest in internet marketing soon turned into his primary focus once he started taking note of the fact that so much of his real estate investing work revolved around the internet. After setting up his real estate investing business online to attract leads (potential sellers) and buyers, then to locating rehab contractors, developing and making offers, to working with his virtual assistants online on a daily basis, and on to the numerous online systems and programs that were needed to keep the leads and offers tracked and controlled, his interest in strictly online marketing was tweaked. David made a decision, took action, and moved right into starting his own home based internet marketing business.</p>

<p>David stated &#39;I&#39;ve been in the &#39;work-from-home&#39; internet marketing business for the past couple of years, yet no matter how much time I put into the business or money I&#39;ve spent on all the many products that purport to make us a success, I still had little that I could brag about, other than just a lot of work. There is a tremendous amount of products (e-books and software) and programs being offered on the internet that give the &#39;newbie&#39; marketer the impression that he or she can become wildly successful with little or no effort, even to the extent of only having to make one or two Clicks of a button.&#39; Unfortunately, he found this not to be the case for far too many times the set-up of the programs alone took a few days to get completed, with many calls to the support desk, when he could get through on the phone or after waiting a couple of days for the online response, if received. &#39;So many times the programs did not work as advertised,&#39; he said.</p>

<p>Empower Network has added a new degree of ease in earning income on the internet, with its blog-based platform, and 100% commission payout. &#39;What other program is out there that pays 100% commission. You bring in the sale and keep 100% of that sale. Period!&#39; It&#39;s so easy, he signed up his first member <span style="font-style: italic">before</span> he even placed a single ad, and started getting leads the day the first ad went out. He said, &#39;The Empower Network support team has been really great in responding promptly to my couple of support ticket requests, and the system is packed with training modules of audio recordings and videos, with interim videos coming out every few days from the founders of the program, all to help us become a success.&#39;</p>

<p>David&#39;s goal in joining his company with Empower Network is to &#39;get my message out to, and work with, current or new internet marketers who want to start their own home based internet marketing business or to further grow their current business, and at a rapid and steady rate.&#39;</p>

<p>David says, &#39;Success comes from replicating the success formula of others who have already gone before us, with adding our own ideas to the process to improve and provide even more value to future marketers. Substantiating ongoing successful marketing &#39;formulas&#39; is what allows me to be able to teach anyone - who is willing to put in the required time and effort - to become successful at internet marketing.&#39;</p>

<p>David Beguin is a Home Business Specialist eager to help anyone who is determined to learn how to earn on the internet. He provides his students with a top of the line, Best-In-Class training and learning experience using the most current and best training tools available. He is always willing to help any entrepreneur succeed in building an online business.</p>

<p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.hypertracker.com/go/dbprofit/enpress0112/" target="_blank"  >Empower Network</a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152204 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ADV">Advertising / Marketing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Business-Announcements/~4/mJvn1zH8eF4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Research Finds that Facebook Users are More Likely to Purchase from Brands they have 'Liked'</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:15 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA &#8211; January, 2012 &#8211;  eV&amp;#332;C Insights , a customer experience consulting firm announces the release of its latest social networking report, &#39;What Can Facebook Do for Me? Benchmarks and Best Pract...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA &#8211; January, 2012 &#8211; <a href="http://www.evocinsights.com" target="_blank"  >eV&amp;#332;C Insights</a>, a customer experience consulting firm announces the release of its latest social networking report, &#39;What Can Facebook Do for Me? Benchmarks and Best Practices from Brand Leaders&#39;. eV&amp;#332;C Insights conducted this research to help marketers leverage Facebook to engage consumers, build brand loyalty, and effectively create social ambassadors who will promote their brands online and offline. This report tracks the performance of the social media industry from 2008 to 2011 and provides best practices for marketers interested in making social media a successful component of their brand strategy.</p>

<p>HIGHLIGHTS<br /><br />
<ul><li>87% of U.S. consumers currently use a social networking site, up from 68% in 2008</li><li>66% are looking for special offers and coupons on Facebook</li><li>59% of users have &#34;Liked&#34; a Facebook page in the past 6 months</li><li>54% are &#39;somewhat&#39; or &#39;much&#39; more likely to purchase from a brand they &#34;Liked&#34;</li><li>Most popular &#34;Liked&#34; pages are Food Brands, TV Shows, Music, Movies, Clothing</li><li>70% of ages 40+ &#34;Like&#34; Food Brands; 74% of Teens &#34;Like&#34; Movies, Music, and TV</li><li>More than 50% of users are accessing social networking via mobile device</li><li>Groupon is a rising star in the social ethos; 30% of U.S. consumers use Groupon</li><li>Screenshots from top &#34;Liked&#34; Facebook pages in Media, CPG and Retail (Clothing)</li><li>Best practices for designing and driving loyalty for Facebook brand pages</li></ul><br />
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<p>OBJECTIVES<br /><br />
<ul><li>Track awareness, usage, and perception of social websites and mobile apps</li><li>Identify primary reasons for usage of social websites and mobile apps today</li><li>Determine perceived strengths, weaknesses, and unmet needs from social media</li><li>Identify what role companies / brands play in the social arena</li><li>Determine how brands can best utilize social media to engage consumers</li><li>Discover how brands can leverage social media to develop brand ambassadors</li></ul><br />
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<p>METHODOLOGY<br />For this study, eV&amp;#332;C surveyed 400+ U.S. online consumers in September 2011, who are all currently using or interested in using social networking websites. This data is benchmarked against the same set of demographics and metrics collected from our Social Networking survey of 400 U.S. online consumers conducted in March 2008.</p>

<p>Obtain a <a href="http://www.evocinsights.com/sn2request.html" target="_blank"  >Free Abstract</a> for this report:</p>

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     <title>Windmill Leasing wins 'Supplier of the Year 2011' award</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:56:24 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Windmill Leasing, the  Bromsgrove based car leasing provider, is celebrating its latest award for Supplier of the Year 2011 as presented by one of its clients Portrayal Ltd for supplying them with an entire fleet of vehicles. These services contribut...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Windmill Leasing, the  Bromsgrove based car leasing provider, is celebrating its latest award for Supplier of the Year 2011 as presented by one of its clients Portrayal Ltd for supplying them with an entire fleet of vehicles. These services contribute to the smooth running of Portrayals business which supplies photocopiers to companies on a nationwide scale.</p>

<p>Top 50 ranking UK car leasing company Windmill Leasing was nominated for the Supplier of the Year 2011 accolade for its continued high service levels for looking after the company&#39;s entire fleet of business vehicles as well as providing them with a bespoke fleet policy designed specifically to cater for all their requirements. Beating some extremely well-known brands to the award, Windmill Leasing&#39;s consistent high quality customer service standards were recognised and duly rewarded.</p>

<p>Managing Director of Windmill Leasing, Keith Townsend, said: &#34;Winning Portrayal&#39;s Supplier of the Year award was a great ending to 2011, not just for Windmill as a business, but for the team as well.</p>

<p>&#34;Windmill has worked with Portrayal for a number of years and over this time the business relationship has matured; both parties understand each other&#39;s needs and work together, which are the main reasons behind a successful working relationship.</p>

<p>&#34;Providing excellent customer service and account management is part if the strong foundation that Windmill was built on. Every decision that is made is done so by looking at it from the customer&#39;s perspective, which is why we take great pleasure in receiving recognition from the clients that we serve. It makes all of the hard work more rewarding.&#34;</p>

<p>Winning this award is testament to the professionalism and care that can be found in all areas of the business at Windmill Leasing. It is a company that strives for continual improvement and they have a strong commitment to both their local and regional customers. This award will help to increase brand awareness for the thriving car leasing business as it moves forward.</p>

<p>About Windmill Leasing:<br />Windmill Leasing is an award-winning provider of company car leasing and contract hire services to businesses throughout the UK. Formed in 2004, the company employs a range of experts in the car leasing field in its Head Office, Bromsgrove and Sheffield satellite office, from which it offers initial advice and on-going account management services to its clients. From Audi car leasing deals to GAP insurance, the company prides itself in its holistic approach to contract hire for the UK business car leasing market.</p>

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