Are You Considering Building Your Own Company? Here Are Some Tips for Your Startup Business Including a Mobile App Called ConnectBooks


Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) August 07, 2012

Starting a business can be a scary proposition under the best of circumstances. Many startups are not under the best circumstances in that the loss of a job is often the cause. Take a breath, relax, and consider these six startup business tips as a way to alleviate the fear of starting your own business.

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East Bay Home Remodeling Company HDR Remodeling Expands Staff


Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

The East Bays design/build remodeling company, HDR Remodeling, is proud to introduce two new additions to its team: Lucy Chia Lu Kuo, a kitchen and bath designer, and Kevin Mond, an architect. Both Chia Lu Kuo and Mond are currently working at HDRs Berkeley location.

This is important to our growth as a company, especially as a home remodeling design/build firm, Jim Tibbs, creative director of HDR Remodeling said. The addition of Lucy and Kevin has allowed HDR Remodeling to offer its clients a broader range of design services with the in-house expertise to produce many different types of projects that include single room and whole house remodels, home additions and both interior and exterior improvements.

Chia Lu Kuo has worked in the interior design industry for more than 15 years in Asia and the U.S. She has received degrees from The Tokyo Design Academy, as well as The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is certified through The National Kitchen & Bath Association, which is a non-profit trade association that promotes the professionalism of the kitchen and bath industry.

Mond is a recent graduate from Iowa State University where he received accreditation through the National Architectural Accrediting Board. He has substantial experience working with design/build firms, primarily helping to turn conceptual drawings into construction plans; designing efficient layouts for workspaces, restaurants and homes; and obtaining required permits and important, functional production materials.

HDR Remodeling could not be more excited to have Lucy and Kevin be a part of the design team, Tibbs said. With their stellar track records and outstanding educational backgrounds, HDR Remodeling is growing with great enthusiasm, and is preparing to endeavor into grander home remodeling projects than ever before.

For more information about any of HDR Remodeling Companys services, call 510-984-3755 or view the home remodeling company on the Web at http://www.hdrremodeling-eastbay.com. HDR Remodelings office is located at 2952 Sacramento St. in Berkeley.

About HDR Remodeling

HDR Remodeling is dedicated to providing clients with personalized remodeling services to give them more healthful and beautiful living spaces at reasonable budgets. The company is certified with Build It Green as a remodeling contractor and also has been awarded Green Check by the Sierra Club Green Home Initiative. HDR Remodeling designs and transforms homes to improve the comfort of clients while integrating green building practices.







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Poston Joins AchieveIt to Accelerate Growth of Execution Management and Strategic Planning Software Company


ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) July 30, 2012

AchieveIt, a leading provider of execution management and strategic planning software, announced today the addition of Michael Poston to its executive team as the company continues an aggressive expansion into commercial markets. Poston will be primarily responsible for online and offline marketing and public relations.

Poston holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Structural Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in quantitative methods, both earned at Vanderbilt University. His 16-year career includes extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing, SEO, and product development.

“To have someone of Michaels experience and caliber join our team is humbling,” said Scott Regan, founder and chief execution officer of AchieveIt. “Michael has such a rare combination of talent that he can have an instant impact on our company. If we are the rocket, Michael will be our rocket fuel. He has that kind of potential for us.

Poston has a track record of accelerating sales growth for the companies he has worked with, which include small and large organizations, Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing companies, and technology firms. He has rich experience in business development, client acquisition and retention, digital platforms, and trademarks and patents.

In June, AchieveIt released Version 4.0 of its cloud-based software and reorganized the company to move into vertical markets outside of healthcare, where the company got its start. With Version 4.0, AchieveIt unveiled three new applications: ExecuteIt, AnalyzeIt, and ImproveIt. These applications help accelerate performance in strategic planning, strategy development, execution management, and performance improvement.

About AchieveIt

Serving more than 100 clients in 30 states, AchieveIt helps organizations transform vision and goals into tangible business results by executing smarter, faster, and better. Through its suite of cloud-based strategy development and execution management applications, AchieveIt accelerates transformation through enhanced accountability, transparency, and execution. The company provides an innovative set of online tools to develop, monitor, and implement strategic and operational plans, performance and quality improvement projects, and leadership and management programs. A national thought-leader on strategy development and execution management, AchieveIt offers free strategic planning webinars and white papers on its website at AchieveIt.com.







New Company, Modern Dwell Numbers, Opens for Business, Offering Modern House Numbers for Those With An Appreciation for Contemporary Design


Mesilla Park, NM (PRWEB) July 29, 2012

Modern Dwell Numbers is a new company that specializes in high-design modern house numbers and letters for modern homes and buildings. Sleek and sophisticated, Modern Dwell Numbers add an alluring nuance to contemporary fa

HOA Website Designer HOAConnections Announces Complete Redesign of Company Website


Asheville, NC (PRWEB) July 13, 2012

When HOAConnections started in Summer 2011, the focus was on designing a hoa website platform that not only provided more functionality than its competitors, but did it at a price that made it an industry leader. The company backed their product up with customer support that wowed their early adopters. However, after receiving customer feedback, they realized that where their hoa websites were a runaway hit their own company website was, “frankly a dud,” according to HOAConnections president, Brian Barrett. While the wealth of information about their hoa websites was clearly present, the presentation and lack of a cohesive design left their prospective customers confused about the advantages their hoa websites could provide to a homeowner association.

In response, HOAConnections set out to retool the message by completely overhauling the look and feel of http://www.hoaconnections.com. In the process, they honed the message from a running list of options that splayed itself across the consumer’s screen like a free form rambling of thoughts to a cohesive well thought out and targeted tool. Now customers are greeted with an elegant, modern interface that helps layout the message of what HOAConnections offers; an easy to use, intuitive, feature rich platform that finally provides a cost effective solution for homeowner associations desiring to communicate better with their homeowners. Through a new graphic interface, it is easier than ever to discover how simple it is to design an association’s hoa website. The consumer can now breeze over the hoa website template choices, see a live demo of a hoa website or view a sampling of current customer’s hoa websites, with no problem. Still in the development phase is a new and improved customer support section that will provide detailed, self help videos of the most important functions of the hoa websites. Not to mention the introduction of the Join Me conferencing software, furthering the company’s commitment to being an industry leader in customer support.

If you have been to HOAConnections in the past and felt overwhelmed by the company’s message, or underwhelmed, whatever the case may be. Your homeowner association owes it to themselves to have another look. Click over to http://www.hoaconnections.com and have a look. The company is quite sure you’ll like what you see.







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Expert Web Development Company, Sidereal Designs, Employ Internet Marketing Experts LAD Solutions to Promote its Brand


Boyds, MD (PRWEB) July 13, 2012

The influx of Internet businesses has created a need for custom commercial websites. Sidereal Designs is a leading expert in flash design, content management systems and databases, e-commerce operations, and custom, complex back-end coding. Los Angeles Internet marketing company LAD Solutions has recently teamed up with Sidereal to lead the promotion, and its aim is to further enhance the professional service of this brand. What makes Sidereal different from its competition is its ability to create custom websites that are professional and tailored to the needs of each client.

Sidereal Designs works toward finding a solution for each client, and its web designers build content management systems that incorporate specialist web pages that can be updated and maintained by the client. What is also explained on their informative website is the process of moving a business to an Internet-based e-commerce market. It can be confusing enough to want to make the move into e-commerce, but without the knowledge from experts like Sidereal, who prepare all aspects of its clients web presence, such as email facilities, mailing lists, auto-responders, credit card transactions, shopping carts, payment processing, graphic design, production, database, content on-demand, production, design and installation of websites, and interactive pages, the move can cause undue stress. Sidereal can even reconstruct an existing website.

Experts in Joomla and Sharepoint, Sidereal provides its clients with custom website design and develops websites by incorporating their knowledge of expert e-commerce solutions, interactive websites, web page design, and content-management systems. The complete web development service offered by this company is incorporated into one flat fee that covers analysis, website development, coding, inauguration, and testing. Even better is the free estimate offer, which enables Sidereal to see if they can assist your business endeavors. All this requires is filling out a form, which can be easily found on the companys website, which allows you to detail out your needs and overall budget.

Sidereal explains the base price of a multi-function website is $ 9,500, whereas commercial, professionally coded websites can cost anywhere from $ 10,000 to $ 75,000. It is also estimated that some websites can cost millions, dependent on their complexities and goals. A basic informational site with several additional functions can cost anywhere from $ 2,500 to $ 5,000.

Sidereal Designs is based in Boyds, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., and its experts include graphic artists, webmasters, Internet specialists, and coders who produce complex custom web sites, database structure, and related communication tools to meet the needs of their clients. Their company structure allows them to produce both small and large-scale websites, and its latest technology covers dynamic pages, e-commerce applications, multimedia, and online content management.

The companys website is informative with easy navigation. While many website design companies may charge a consultation fee, Sidereal Designs offer a free estimate. LAD Solutions will use their knowledge and expertise to promote Sidereal Designs.

About Sidereal Designs: Its headquarters is located close to Washington, D.C., and its team of experienced coders, Internet specialists, graphic artists, and webmasters work with clients to create custom websites. The team at Sidereal Designs uses Internet technology to cooperate in real time, and staff members are based in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, with a development center in Jaipur, India.







The Booth Company Releases New Sales Management Survey


Boulder, Colorado (PRWEB) July 24, 2012

The Booth Company (TBC), an international provider of 360 degree feedback and survey hosting solutions announces the release of a new Sales Management Survey that addresses the growing importance of including first-line and middle sales managers into an organizational development plan.

With the stagnant economy, organizations rely more intensely on the sales team to grow both existing and new revenue channels. First-line and middle sales managers are at the core of the sales process and a business-critical part of an organization. However these employees are often overlooked when it comes to training and development programs. Ironically, organizations seem to have a close eye on sales but often overlook the possibility of improving their sales team by including them in the companys organizational development initiatives.

The Sales Management Survey (SMS) not only helps sharpen communication and teamwork skills, but they are designed to stretch the sales skill development and goals into early stages of leadership competencies. Sales managers have the unique responsibility of implementing sales strategies and achieving sales goals, explains Derek Murphy, CEO of The Booth Company, this challenge is the basis for the sales management survey, giving the sales manager valuable feedback specific to the sales management role to create a starting point for on-going development.

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State College Handyman SVD Construction Announces Launch of Company Website

State College, PA (PRWEB) July 26, 2012

A website is a valuable business tool for many reasons. BuildZoom recently conducted a survey of homeowners and found, homeowners highly valued personal referrals when discovering and evaluating contractors. Sixty percent considered client references as very important when selecting a home improvement contractor. Having a website that offers reviews and referrals are what potential customers are looking for.

Many of my small jobs have turned into bigger projects through the relationship I have established with customers, said Stephen Dmitriyev, owner of SVD Construction. Not only has Stephen has established a good working relationship with many of his clients, that relationship has inspired them to write about the quality service they have received from SVD Construction, currently giving him a 5 star rating. The high rating is sure to attract much more business to the new website, where many of his services will be featured.

While a stalled economy has put the brakes on new construction, remodeling is booming. Kitchen renovations have become a big part of our business. We do all the work from floor to ceiling, said Stephen. This includes, new flooring, new cabinets, countertop replacement, lighting, window installations and treatments, and the installation of kitchen islands. Whether a homeowner is looking to demo and redesign a custom kitchen or just looking to put in a backsplash or install pendant lighting, kitchen renovations can meet any budget.

The bathroom has always been looked at as a sanctuary, a place that represents serenity and calm. There are many new trends in bathroom renovations, neutral colored walls, natural stone flooring, glass mosaic tile work, raised bathtubs and sinks and incorporating energy efficient solutions. Homeowners can determine the uniqueness of their bathroom. We are happy to help homeowners get a bathroom updated by removing wall paper, replacing doors and windows, installing bathroom counter tops, replacing floors, or replacing toilets, bathtubs and showers, said Stephen

A fresh coat of paint can be the element needed to revive the interior of a home. After years of bangs and scratches, it is common for an interior to need repainting. Our interior painting services includes; painting walls, the ceiling, trim work, and drywall repair, said Stephen. He has collaborated with designers in the area, in order to provide customers with assistance in choosing colors for their home. By creating a successful working relationship with designers our company gives customers the opportunity to get an expert opinion on color choices for their home, said Stephen.

Window cleaning and touch paint are included in SVDs service. Customers appreciate and find value in taking care of all the small details of their home, said Stephen.

For more information about this company, please call (814) 360-7876, or see their new website at http://www.svdconstruction.com.

About SVD Construction Company

SVD Construction Company is locally owned and operated general contracting company. They have a solid reputation for providing quality work. They specialize in professional property maintenance and repair service. Additional services include; home renovation and home improvement projects, including kitchen remodeling, bathroom, remodeling, room additions, interior painting, basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, window and door replacement and decorating services. Their staff of handymen will install, replace and repair all those little jobs around the home or office that cannot get completed. SVD Construction is dedicated to providing professional service with their multi-talented tradesman. They service State College, PA.







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#1 Web Development Company Of India Launches iPhone Application Development Services


Delhi/NCR (PRWEB) July 04, 2012

At #1 Web Development Company Of India, Profit by Outsourcing has announced its iPhone Application Development Services, they excel at developing next generation iPhone Applications, tailor-made to suit any requirements of the most. They offer industry specific and customized solutions for iPhone applications development. Their team of developers are knowledge rich and expert in the development of various iPhone Applications in niche areas like games, finance, sports, entertainment, news and education.

The iPhone 3G is a revolutionary phone which combines the features of touch screen, iPod and high level internet into one gadget. Along with this, the users can also download third party applications into their iPhones. It is here that Profit by Outsourcing can really assist business owners on the web with the design, research, development and deployment of various iPhone applications.

As the web design company Located in India have rich expertise in the overall iPhone apps Development, one can be assured of the best iPhone development service.

They co-ordinate with the clients right from the beginning and work with them through the prototyping and graphics designing stage till the actual deployment of the application. Besides these, their concept development process includes analysis, research and detailed evaluation of the scope of the iPhone application development and the targeted users. This helps to bridge the gap between demand and supply, and thus provides the platform for better results.

At Profit by Outsourcing, ensure that the iPhone application project is developed on time with substantial cost advantages. They always make sure that the best practices are used while completing the project, and take extra care to meet all the business requirements of their esteemed clients.

Profit By Outsourcing has dedicated developers and designers who apply their expertise and knowledge in creating some of the best iPhone applications. Their seasoned iPhone Application developers have worked on some of the most updated technologies and tools for developing iPhone applications like Xcode, Cocoa Touch framework and Objective C. By using cutting-edge technology like Cocoa’s APIs, their professional iPhone developers can create a consolidated Xcode environment. Such Xcode development environment makes the addition of multimedia like animation, graphics and video quite easy into the iPhone application. Besides the conceptualization, development and deployment of the iPhone application, Profit by Outsourcing also provides support and maintenance, and ensures that every bug or risks associated with the application is removed pro-actively.

With the extensive experience and deep industry expertise, Profit By Outsourcing is able to comply with diversified iPhone applications development needs and deliver the best quality of service.

About Web Development India, Profit By Outsourcing

Profit By Outsourcing is an Offshore Web Design Company in India specializing in PHP Programming, ASP.Net Programming, AJAX Programming, RoR Programming, Custom programmed Content Management & E-Commerce Solutions/ Open source Customized Content Management & E-Commerce Solutions, Web 2.0 Designing ( 100% table less or div based designs) developed in xhtml / css as per the w3c guidelines and Rich Internet Applications (RIA’s) are applications built using Adobe Flash Flex AIR Action Script, Adobe Flex, Adobe Flex(AIR), Microsoft Silverlight, Sun JAVAFX & AJAX and Web 2.0 Application Development.

Visit http://www.profitbyoutsourcing.com or call (888) 322-7617 for more information about Magento Development and other services provided by Profit By Outsourcing.







New Teen-Run Company Takes the Spotlight


Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) June 30, 2012

Unlimited Ltd. Clothing is a relatively new clothing company based in the Los Angeles area which focuses on modern graphic designs on high quality clothing. Their new ‘Shapes’ Collection took over the Unlimited website about a week ago and has been doing extremely well. The new company is made up of two teenage students and their team of international artists.

Using crowd-sourcing these two students have been able to harness the international creativity of up-and-coming artists and use their graphic designs on high quality clothing. They currently have an Indiegogo campaign and will soon have a Kickstarter campaign as well. You can check the company out on Facebook, Instagram @UnlimitedLimited, or the company’s website.

In the future this underground company will have collections in partnership with bigger companies such as Alternative Apparel, American Apparel, and Brandy Melville. After their first collection with American Apparel selling out extremely quickly in June 2012, they plan on doing collaborations with big companies as well as small starting companies in the near and far future.