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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

The National Association of Expert AdvisorSM (NAEA) is the nations premier association for real estate agents committed to excellence in sales and client service moved into high gear in its quest to elevate and strengthen the real estate industry and its agents in this horrific real estate market.

As part of its expansion strategy for 2012, the NAEA unveiled its newest designation the Certified Home Selling AdvisorTM at Kinder Reeses 5th Annual Exponential Growth Summit.

The designation is the first of its kind in the industry today that will identify for buyers and sellers who the top real estate agents are in their market place and more importantly, who is going to do the best job for them.

Consumers deserve the absolute best possible care and service when they buy and/or sell a home. The Certified Home Selling AdvisorTM designation helps them know who to look to for guidance among the hundreds of real estate agents they have to choose from in their area when theyre ready to go. For me, its a complete game changer that will help me stand out from my competition even more over the coming months, said Lars Hedenborg, a Summit attendee from Charlotte, NC.

The Certified Home Selling AdvisorTM designation is the standard bearer for excellence for agents and is expected to turn the entire industry on its ear over the next six to twelve months. And, because its geared towards agents who want long-term careers, the designation is congruent with President Obamas job plan that 1) stresses tax cuts for small businesses and entrepreneurs to help them hire and grow and 2) increases jobs and income to help more people afford a home.

In addition to having the designation released at this years Summit, business optimization expert and marketing guru, Jay Abraham, headlined the majority of the second day at the event.

Abraham, known as the $ 9.4 billion man for the total profits hes helped his clients earn as a consultant, shared his secrets and strategies on how agents can optimize their real estate businesses, even in a tough market like the one were seeing now.

He detailed his strategy of reverse engineering your goals and processes to ensure that you hit your goals. During one of his stints on stage, he stated that Most people dont have goals, they have thoughts and ideas. They dont have goals because they dont write them down. If you want to have goals and be guaranteed of reaching them he continued you need to write them down and reverse engineer them, working from the end to the beginning.

A day with Jay Abraham costs a hefty $ 50,000, but Summit attendees got to see them as part of their participation in the event an amazing opportunity at any cost.

About Kinder Reese Real Estate Partners:

Kinder Reese Real Estate Partners is an internationally recognized, real estate coaching and marketing company. As supporters of the NAEA, they work with more than 25,000 real estate agents across North America. Theyve been in business since 2004.

Contact:

Megan Spray, Director of Marketing

Kinder Reese Real Estate Partners

972-668-5090

http://www.KinderReese.com

“We Support The H.O.M.E. Foundation”

About The H.O.M.E. Foundation:

The Helping Others Means Everything, or The H.O.M.E. Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping our Family of Charities during these tough economic times through added incentives, luxury raffles and high profile celebrity events. Our mission is to help charities reach their fundraising goals and to bring awareness to their praiseworthy causes.

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Bob Dunlop, co-founder of Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd. announced his retirement after 33 years with the company. Bob Dunlop and Alan Carson founded the company in 1978 and have successfully built one of the premier names in the home inspection field in North America.

Bob brought numerous skills and extraordinary intelligence to the profession, and his vision and insight were instrumental in developing Carson Dunlop into an integrated and diversified North American service provider. Bob was the recipient of numerous awards over his career recognizing his passion and commitment to the building inspection and real estate industries.

The professions light burns a little less brightly with one of the pioneers stepping down. It has been a real pleasure working with Bob over the years, commented Alan Carson. We have a strong succession and corporate plan to continue building and strengthening the Carson Dunlop brand as a uniquely diversified and integrated North American inspection company, added Alan.

Alan Carson assumes sole control of the company, serving as President of Carson Dunlop.

About Carson Dunlop

Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd. has been a leading Inspection Consulting Firm since 1978. They are one of the largest independent property inspection companies in North America that leverages their extensive technical knowledge across six integrated business lines that include – Home Inspection, Commercial Inspection, Report Writing, Energy Audits, Career Training and Continuing Education for inspectors and allied professionals.

For media or press inquiries, please contact:

Brian Bell

bbell(at)carsondunlop(dot)com

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Boca Raton, Fl (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Boca Raton, Fla. November 14, 2011 – Bluegreen Vacations, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Play, today announced its New York City managed resort, The Manhattan Club, is a prime location to stay while attending the Josh Groban concert, Nov. 14.

Owners looking to add to their vacation experience will be able to make the short walk from The Manhattan Club to Madison Square Garden and attend the Groban concert. The Straight to You Tour will stop in the heart of New York City and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Groban has had a career most singers can only dream about. Since teaming up with music arranger, David Foster, Groban has had four solo albums each earning multi-platinum status and selling more than 24 million albums worldwide. At his appearance in NYC, Groban will not only sing his fans past favorites, but also promote his newest album, Illuminations. On the Illuminations album, Groban wrote 11 out of the 13 songs himself.

Bluegreens The Manhattan Club is the perfect hideaway in the heart of New York City, and within a short distance of the Madison Square Garden. Before or after the concert, The Manhattan Clubs prime location is also within walking distance to some of New York City’s finest attractions: the hottest bars, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, and more. The luxurious suites will provide the perfect backdrop to prepare for or unwind after the nights activities.

ABOUT BLUEGREEN CORPORATION

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE:BXG) is the leader in providing Colorful Places to Live and Play through its vacation ownership resort and residential real estate business segments. Our more than 3,500 employees are passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences for our owners, travelers and business partners. Since 1996, Bluegreen has managed, marketed and sold a flexible, real estate-based vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 57 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide. For more information, visit us online at http://www.bluegreencorp.com. See what Bluegreen owners are saying on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Regent Property Group has created an extensive and informative luxury home lingo index, differentiating itself yet again as the best choice for luxury real estate in Austin, Texas. Designed to make the home buying process easier and more transparent, the page includes pictures to help clients visualize the types of products and features available in upscale homes, typically priced at $ 1 million and above.

Demystifying the real estate market and providing quality client experiences are overarching goals of Regent Property Group, said founder Brian Talley, who devised the idea of adding a luxury lingo glossary when he noticed his high-dollar clients were being introduced to so many new available features that were not part of their home buying terminology.

I want to help potential clients browsing MLS luxury home listings fully understand what these homes offer, said Talley, Austins premier luxury home expert. We want to ensure that the people who count here, the clients, understand the plethora of options and upgrades available in the luxury real estate market. Real estate terminology is different in many ways, he said, because Austin’s market has distinct features compared to other real estate areas around the country and world.

Browsing home listings can be daunting, whether its a jet-setting bachelor looking for a helipad and a theatre room, a health-conscious couple looking for an infrared sauna and a saline pool, or a family searching for invisible appliances, a home gym, and a dumbwaiter to make its hectic life simpler. The luxury lingo page takes all upscale buyers into account and includes features that may be found in a starter $ 1 million property in River Place or a $ 12 million ultra-luxury home on Lake Austin.

The alphabetized index covers terms that range from architectural styles to elements of design and increased functionality to high-tech home improvements. It is inclusive of styles and locations, such as lakefront, lake view, hill country, gated, golf course, and more. The page will be updated continually by Regent Property Group as new features begin appearing in the real estate market. Regent Property Group is considered the best luxury home team in Austin.

About Regent Property Group

Brian Talley is the founder of The Regent Property Group. He is ranked in the top 1% of selling agents out of the 5,313 Austin Board of REALTOR

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

As one of the most sought-after real estate trainers in the world, Craig Proctor sat down with the Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS) podcast for a strategy session for up-and-coming real estate agents and investors. Proctors Quantum Leap System shows real estate agents and investors how to create balance while accelerating income as a real estate professional.

One of the problems in this industry is that we get rewarded for bad behavior, said Proctor at the outset of the show. We engage in activities quite often that dont work that well. But every once in a while they do, so we continue to engage in those activities, and it really comes down to not knowing a better way to do it.

Proctors mentions the old practices of cold call prospecting, knocking on doors and spending a fortune on self-image advertising. The host of the AIPIS show asked if there was an ah-ha moment that caused Proctor to search for a better way. Proctor responded that he got tired of rejection, cold-calling and chasing down prospects. I had to figure out a way to get clients to come to me, Proctor said. He said that self-image advertising didnt work, citing failure after much expense and hard work.

Proctor cites the solution as direct response marketing. Instead of talking about me and my designations and how much I wanted a buyer or sellers business, I tried to offer them something that they really wanted. Proctor said that changing his tactics changed his business completely. He had so many people wanting to do business with him that he was able to choose his clients.

He began by running ads in the newspaper offering, for example, trust salesan offer that buyers were probably already looking forwith a phone number that led to a hotline voicemail.

Proctor continued the interview by going into deeper aspects of sales technique. He worked on the theory that anyone will buy a property in any market if its priced correctly. Proctor said the best way to deliver news about new properties is through email, which eliminates the delay that often occurs with television shows or the newspaper. Giving buyers proprietary information and priority accesscreating the sense that buyers are receiving special deals sent especially to themis a key component to his sales process.

Craig Proctor was among the top ten RE/MAX agents worldwide for a decade straight and before age 30 was named the number one RE/MAX agent in the world. He is Founder and CEO of Craig Proctor Productions, an international real estate success coaching organization which has shaped the lives of over 30,000 real estate agents across the globe via Proctors Quantum Leap Real Estate Success System.

About Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)

The mission of Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS) is to properly educate real estate specialists and investors in the proven methods of income property investments as a road to building wealth. This certification program is for those who are serious about taking their career to the next level; creating personal success and wealth while assisting clients with their financial goals.

With a podcast aimed squarely at real estate and mortgage professionals, the AIPIS educational podcast goes hand in hand with the AIPIS accreditation. This ones for professionals who want to stay on the cutting edge of property investment education. For more information, visit Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist(AIPIS) online.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Chicago-based @properties continued its aggressive expansion in North Shore real estate with the hiring of Terry Wilkowski as vice president of brokerage services, North Shore. @properties co-founders Thaddeus Wong and Michael Golden announced the hire.

Wilkowski, 44, is a managing broker with more than two decades of experience in suburban Chicago real estate. Most recently, he was senior vice president and regional manager for the west suburban region of Koenig & Strey Real Living. Previously, Wilkowski managed Koenig & Streys Libertyville office. He also served as managing broker of Coldwell Bankers Vernon Hills office for seven years. He began his real estate career as a sales associate with Coldwell Banker in 1989. Wilkowski also is a past president of the Lake County Association of REALTORS

(PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Throughout 2011, the oldest of the “Baby Boomers” turned 65, reaching what has generally been considered retirement age. However, in today’s economy — where data shows that Boomers have seen no wage gains since 1989 — many workers are choosing to delay retirement, and retirees themselves are looking for new, inventive ways to re-enter the workforce. Younger Boomers facing job loss or layoffs are also desperately searching for fresh opportunities in the sluggish job market.

So how can older Boomers pursue their passions once retired? And how can younger Boomers find new employment opportunities… even if it means starting over?

“Boomerpreneur” Jean Newell (jeannewell.com) knows all about starting over. When her thirty-five year real estate career came to an end, she knew she was too young to retire, and she questioned if she was too old to try something brand new. Luckily, as a real estate agent, she realized of a common problem among today’s professionals — where to keep the increasing numbers of gadgets (Blackberry, cell phone, etc.) one needs for work. So she developed the PUP (personal utility pouch) and watched her product become wildly popular on QVC. She then went on to author “How to Turn Your Pink Slip into a Red Hot Business”

Ask Jean:

– If it was difficult to adjust after ending her real estate career

– How she came to develop the PUP line

– What advice she has for struggling Boomers

– How to market a new idea in today’s economy

Jean Newell has most recently appeared on The Today Show, CNBC’s “The Big Idea”, The Bonnie Hunt Show, The Montel Williams Show, QVC, NBC 10 Philadelphia, Fox 35 Orlando, “Better Living with Adrienne” on NBC 40 South Jersey, and on several other programs. To arrange an interview for your own audience, please contact Will Bower at will(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com or 202-365-2536.

Contact: Will Bower

will(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com / 202-365-2536

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Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Regent Property Group has released a detailed profile of the Lago Vista community, The Hollows, located a short 30 minutes from Austin, to give prospective home buyers an idea of the lush amenities waiting a short drive from the rush of city life. Northwest Austin shares shoreline with Lago Vista along Lake Travis, where The Hollows development is located. The luxury home community doubles as a secluded homestead for Austinites seeking a peaceful retreat in the hill country and as a vacation spot for city dwellers who want an escape to nature they can reach before dinner time. The master-planned development spans 1,400 acres, and boasts over 18 miles of scenic hiking trails, a marina, a Beach Club, dining and bar-b-que facilities, swimming pools, and an array of private amenities available to property owners.

Brian Talley, the founder of Regent Property Group, is an expert on this hill country resort property, providing video tours and online information for those interested in real estate in beautiful Lago Vista, home to The Hollows community. Set apart from the city, the sense of a small town combined with proximity to Austin and the beauty of the lake, woods, and hills is tough to beat in terms of desirability, said Talley about the communitys draw.

The profile of the community includes detailed information about each amenity, including The Hollows Beach Club, a prime place for relaxing or spending time with friends and family. Active residents can wait until the evening to wind down at the Beach Club, as daytime offers volleyball, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and a fitness center to keep nature lovers entertained for a lifetime. A large covered marina housing motor boats, jet skiers, and sail boats is also available for property owners to house their water craft, refuel, or have a scenic picnic. Lake Travis has over 60 miles of shoreline to explore, most of which can only be reached by watercraft.

If escaping to a peaceful retreat every day sounds enticing, contact an Austin Realtor to see what Austin lakefront living has to offer.

About Regent Property Group LLC

Brian Talley is the founder and owner of Regent Property Group. He is ranked among the top 1% of selling agents out of the 5,313 Austin Board of REALTOR

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

The November 2011 real estate market conditions in Austin, Texas are now available for review from the real estate experts at Regent Property Group. The data for the report was provided by the Austin Board of REALTORS

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Teraoka & Partners LLP, a preeminent Pacific Rim law firm in California, is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

In keeping with this celebration, the firm is also happy to announce that its Managing Partner, Steven G. Teraoka, has again been named a Super Lawyer of Northern California, recognizing him in the top tier of practicing attorneys in Northern California. Steve recalls that at the age of 13 he already knew that he wanted to be a lawyer with his own firm.

Steves family roots, cultural traditions and natural affinities run deep in both Japan and the United States. In April 1906, after a long and arduous voyage from Japan via Hawaii, his grandfather sailed into the San Francisco Bay in April 1906. The City was still burning from the Great San Francisco Earthquake. Even in flames, the City beckoned as an exotic new home for the Teraokas.

During law school, Steve worked in a prestigious Beverley Hills entertainment law firm. I worked on projects for Robert Mitchum and Toshio Mifune and met Jimmy Durante, to name a few. He also interned for the United States Securities Exchange Commission at its Western Regional Headquarters in Los Angeles. After law school, he studied international tax and business transactions in Japan, and then Steve returned to San Francisco to work for a boutique corporate securities, real estate and tax firm and to pursue the dream of having his own practice in the City By The Bay. In 1976, he opened his own practice in a tiny office on San Franciscos Barbary Coast. There, he could touch both walls with his outstretched arms, and the lunchtime odors of the Clown Alley hamburger shop wafted into his window each day.

Steve admits that when he started his practice, he did not consciously intend to build a Pacific Rim business practice. I really enjoyed interning with the SEC, and I enjoyed doing deals, and wanted to continue work in securities and business transactions.

Like many successful attorneys, Steve has a strong competitive streak. Do not tell him that he cannot win the USTA California District Tennis Championship (his team did, in 2010), or finish a marathon at age 60, and do not tell him that he cannot bust a California monopoly (he did, in 1980). Indeed, a strong driving force in Steves career has been the compunction to succeed against all odds.

Steves penchant for taking on challenges brought him to the forefront of a major effort to deregulate the tour bus industry in San Francisco in the early 1980s. After numerous successful appearances before the PUC obtaining licenses for sight seeing companies, Steve ultimately caught the notice of Japan Travel Bureau, then one of the worlds largest travel agencies. Against all odds, and in spite of the fact that he was the rookie attorney in the courtroom, Steve led the way to win the precedent-setting case that deregulated bus tours and sight seeing operations in California. Ultimately appealed to the California Supreme Court, the ruling favoring Steves clients was allowed to stand.

From that time forward, Steve has consistently earned the respect of many significant Asian business leaders in California and the U.S. Today, his firm has a portfolio of Pacific Rim business clients that are indeed blue chip, including Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc., JFC International, Shogakukan, the Goldilocks Group of Companies, Furukawa Sangyo North America, Nomura Research Institute, and affiliates within the NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Group.

Even stronger than his competitive spirit is Steves talent for helping Japanese business clients to thrive and grow in the United States. He also enjoys counseling American businessmen as to how to best engage with Japanese businesses for mutually beneficial results. In that sense, Steve has always sought to bridge these two cultures, their economies and their commerce.

In 1976, he joined the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC). In 1994, Steve was elected President of that organization and, as President, welcomed Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan in their historic Royal Visit to San Francisco. Speaking at the official Welcoming Ceremony for the Emperor and Empress at the St. Francis Hotel, before an audience of over 900 people, was truly one of the great honors and personal highlights of my professional career. He has continued to remain active on the Board of Directors of the JCCNC for over 30 years, seeking to facilitate the successful establishment and growth of Japanese businesses in the U.S.

He has successfully negotiated contracts for American celebrities to endorse Japanese products. In that regard, he has enjoyed working with Karen and Richard Carpenter, Cheryl Ladd, Steven Spielberg, Farrah Fawcett and Sammy Sosa. My early stint in Beverly Hills served me well. I was not intimidated by Hollywood entertainment lawyers and was familiar with their complicated licensing structures.

He helped Seiji Horibuchi found and build Viz Media in the United States, which ultimately brought Pok

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

North American Title Insurance Company (NATIC), a leading national title insurance underwriter today announced the appointment of John Fries to its executive leadership team as EVP and Chief Underwriting Counsel. In this role, Mr. Fries will manage the Miami Corporate office, establish sound national underwriting guidelines and streamline the companys policies and procedures. As Chief Underwriting Counsel, he is responsible for providing direction to the regional underwriting counsels across the country to create a cohesive underwriting team. Mr. Fries will be a key corporate leader in developing title production solutions, exceptional pricing programs and agent-centric service solutions to support existing and new agent partners. Mr. Fries will create the framework in which NATIC will employ vanguard closing and title software technology to enhance the companys internal operations and make it easier for agents to interact with the company. Mr. Fries brings to North American Title Insurance Company more than 33 years of national underwriting and title insurance operations experience.

“The measure of success in this economic environment is changing rapidly and underwriters such As North American Title Insurance Company must continue to innovate and offer value through differentiated solutions,” said Emilio Fernandez, President, NATIC. “John is a proven leader in national title insurance underwriter operations, the implementation of performance efficiencies and ultimately business initiatives that deliver. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”

Prior to joining NATIC, Mr. Fries spent 3 years as Vice President, Business Control Manager for the title services division of a major national bank. There, he managed a team providing operational and transactional title underwriting guidance for the companys title operations. Mr. Fries has been an underwriting counsel for over 20 years and has held the position of Senior Vice President, Underwriting Counsel for a leading national title insurance underwriter for over 15 years. As Chief Underwriting Counsel, Mr. Fries led the national title insurance operations and established and implemented the general underwriting policy for the company. He was also instrumental in developing an automated, rules-based underwriting system that emulated the decision making analysis of a human examiner. Mr. Fries spent the first 16 years of his career providing legal and underwriting support in private practice and for various banks and title insurance companies.

About North American Title Insurance Company

North American Title Insurance Company (NATIC) is a seasoned title insurance underwriter, helping customers achieve the American dream of home ownership for over 50 years. The company provides title services through its coast-to-coast operations in over 28 states. NATIC, through its affiliated agency NATC, and vast network of independent agents, conducts real estate settlement services throughout the country. NATIC earned the reputation as the underwriter next door, because their associates are always easy to reach and their processes are, at all times, quick and straightforward. The NATIC agency application process is fast and transparent for qualified agents. NATIC has a one-hour underwriting response guarantee that is unparalleled in the industry.

NATIC is the largest capitalized company in Pier Group 2, which groups companies with capitalization between $ 25,000,000 and $ 100,000,000. NATIC is ranked 8th by The Performance of the Title Insurance Underwriters

Lee’s Summit, MO (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

According to a recent article on CNN How to rescue the housing market: Foreclosures! the nation is in the midst of a housing crisis which has the real estate market teetering on the edge. During this struggling housing market and a down economy, Cynda “Sells” Rader pens Insider Secrets: Sell Real Estate Like A Pro (published by AuthorHouse), a new book of advice to help anyone looking to break into, or improve their stake in, the real estate business.

Insider Secrets is a comprehensive guide to a successful real estate career. Clear and concise, it contains the basics for new agents, insights for the more experienced agent and help from the pros.

Some of the secrets readers will discover include:

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 19, 2011

The Orange County NAPW Chapter met for professional womens networking on November 24th with Local Chapter President Petra Petry, at the Italian restaurant, Barolo, in Tustin, CA. It was a perfect venue to enjoy a meal and get acquainted with new members. The National Association of Professional Women OC Chapter meeting was represented by:

Petra Petry, PhD is a Long Term Care Specialist, licensed in CA, IL and FL. Petra is affiliated with the largest brokerage LTC Financial Partners – specialized in LTC insurance Nationwide. Long Term Care insurance is not just for elderly. Contact: 949-351-0347 or visit petrapetry.ltcfp.com.

Jennifer Ackermann is from Premier Designs, an Independent High Fashion Jeweler. Jennifer was this meetings amazing speaker and she shared the secrets on how to balance jewelry and professional dress code with tips on how to get ready faster in the morning. She coached the chapter on how to make quick decisions with outfits and jewelry. Serving Sharing & Caring the Premier Way! She offers in home fashion shows holiday shopping services, fundraising opportunities, themed Parties and fantastic personalized service. Contact: 949-701-5960 or at premierdesigns.com.

DANISA Clothes, Bags, and Shoes imported from Italy with divine show by Dany and Isabel Salaci direct contact for showrooms and exclusive boutiques. Reach Dany at 310-291-9655 and Isabel at 562- 852-1096 for direct orders or fashion show appointments.

Linda Kaplan from KAPLAN ENTERPRISES designs by S.I.L.K. is a certified coach, educator and mentor. Linda is available for lecture series coaching on how to understand coworkers, family, friends and students, and how to utilize their talents, qualities and expertise in all aspects of life. Reach Linda at 714-396-4428.

Susan Bock is a Personal Consultant and Professional Speaker. Happiness is an Inside Job! she said. In a one-on-one setting, she guides women through the halls of uncertainty toward the successful future they are destined to create. Susan will be our next event speaker and she also offered space for the upcoming meetings in Huntington Beach. Susan can be reached at 714-847-1556.

Judy Morgan CA Licensed Electrologist – Electrolysis is the process of permanently removing unwanted hair. In this process, a metal filament called a probe, that is as thin as a hair, is slid into each unwanted hair follicle. This is done with the utmost care so the probe does not puncture the skin. Upon insertion, a very low electric current is delivered to the follicle through the probe, which causes localized damage to the cell that produces the hair. Most patrons feel only a slight tingling sensation. Electrolysis has the best results in terms of longevity and is the only method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA. Judy is new to the area and although she works from Amber’s Beauty, she is independent. Judy can be reached at 949-230-1717 or visit at flashelectrology.com.

Christel Vilogron IEBP Import Export Best Practices Protecting Revenue Through Trade Compliance. Christel can be reached at 888-234-6862 or 949-633-0159 christelv(at)cgvglobal(dot)com or by visiting at cgvglobal.com.

Carol Cuoco Landscape Design by Carol, LLC – Landscape Design by Carol offers residential landscape design and garden consultation services throughout Orange County, California. Services include: Detailed Planting Plans for Single-Family Dwellings Conceptual Design for Landscape Elements Such as Patios, Fireplaces, Walkways, Residential Garden Consultations, Plant Selections/Nursery Walks, Vegetable Beds and Container Planting Designs. 949-698-8447 or visit at landscapedesignbycarol.com.

Olga Castillo is a new member from Keller & Williams. Her direct phone number is 626-407-6267 or she can be reached by visiting http://www.olgacastillo.com. Olga was very lucky to win the $ 50 gift certificate to the Italian Restaurant Il Barolo.

Tracey L. Clark is an Information Technology Professional, Senior Programmer, Business Systems Analyst, Project Leader. She can be reached at 714-863-9769.

Dianne DeMille, Ph.D. Founder & Board Member of Global Educational Technologies a nonprofit corporation. She can be reached at ddemille(at)global-educational-technologies(dot)org .

Colleen Morrill from Realty ONE Group can be reached at 949-735-8318 or by visiting at MorrillREalEstateGroup.com.

Donna Magner is the CEO of a1Tonertech.com that supplies Printers, Copiers, Fax/Multifunction, Warranty Renewals, Service and Repairs. Her company supplies all major brands. Contact: 714-998-4211 or 866-507-8324 or visit a1tonertech.com.

Sylvia Adler representing USANA Health sciences as an Independent Associate and Distributor nutritionals you can trust. Contact 949-232-8742 or visit sylviaadler.usana.com.

Cynthia Ignatuk Attorney at Law, contact her by visiting CriminalLawyerOC.Com.

Olga A. Garate – President of SoCalCRMAdvisors specialized in CRM selection, Project Management, Configuration and Customization, Data Migration, User Adoption and CRM integration – contact her by visiting socalcrm.com

Denise LHommedieu is from DK Digital Arts, a service for promotional marketing and sourcing with over 20 years of experience in sales & marketing. Denise assists clients with Print/WEB design, SEO and promotional products. Contact: 949-374-0835 or dkdigitalarts.com .

Laura Bazerman-Swanson from Source One payment solutions which offers credit card merchant accounts, ATM, payroll services and gift cards. Laura can be reached directly 949-278-3574 or by visiting sourceoneps.com.

Cathy Smith Vice President from DATA BILL which supplies customized printing and mailing solutions for sales and marketing. Contact 888-638-1002 or visit databill.com.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is an exclusive network for professional women to connect, learn and inspire.

NAPW members enjoy a wealth of resources and services dedicated to the enhancement, empowerment and promotion of their careers, said Petra.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Orange County Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

Follow NAPW on Facebook and Twitter.

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Pittston, PA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Benco Dental is pleased to announce that Mike McElaney will assume the role of Vice President, Sales and Branch Operations effective January 1, 2012. McElaney has served as Benco Dentals Northeast Director of Sales since April 2011.

McElaney began his career at Healthco International and has more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry. During his career, McElaney has held responsibilities in a number of areas. He has served as a branch manager, regional manager, and Vice President of Sales for HPSC, Inc.; Vice President of Sales and Operations for Reeve Dental supply and, more recently, as the Executive Director of Merchandise and Equipment for Burkhart Dental.

I am very happy to be a part of the extremely successful Benco Dental team, says McElaney. The level of talent our associates possess is unmatched and I look forward to the opportunities this new role presents as the company continues to grow and expand its outreach nationwide.

For more information about Benco Dental visit benco.com.

About Benco Dental

Benco Dental, headquartered in Pittston, Pennsylvania, is the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting & equipment services in the United States. Founded in 1930 by Benjamin Cohen, the company has remained family owned and focused on the unique mission of delivering success smile after smile. During Benco Dentals 81 year history, the company has grown from a single storefront location in Wilkes-Barre, PA into the nations fastest-growing dental distributor with over 50 regional showroom locations and five distribution centers servicing over 30,000 dental professionals in 40 states.

In 2009, Benco Dental reached a new milestone in the companys long history by unveiling a 272,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, distribution center and equipment showroom in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Benco Dental CenterPoint houses the largest dental equipment showroom in North America, featuring 25 fully functional operatories, 14 operational digital X-rays including 2D and 3D units, three sterilization centers, design & lab concept suites and a summit training center for continuing education courses. The company has additional distribution centers in Fort Wayne, IN, Jacksonville, FL, Dallas, TX, Reno, Nevada.

Benco Dental provides more supply and equipment options than any other full-service dental distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and real estate planning, wealth management, and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 420 professionally trained sales representatives and 290 factory-trained service technicians. Put it all together and Benco Dental offers all the tools to enable dental professionals to achieve their desired goals for success. For more information, visit benco.com or call 1.800.GO.BENCO.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Southwest Austin offers an eclectic mix of fun, quirky neighborhoods and businesses that give Austin its reputation for being vibrant and unique and this combines with classic and charming subdivisions that offer a quiet respite at the end of the day. Austin real estate experts at Regent Property Group have profiled one of these subdivisions, the Olympic Heights neighborhood, detailing community and property information for prospective home buyers.

Olympic Heights is located on Manchaca, just south of Slaughter Lane. The neighborhood is an affordable and comfortable community, masterfully planned by well-known builder D.R. Horton. Homes range in price from the mid $ 100,000s to just over $ 200,000, and most were built between 2003 and 2008. The majority of Olympic Heights houses feature native stone exteriors that blend seamlessly into the natural Texas landscape.

Enjoying the landscape is easy, as the neighborhood features walking and nature trails, winding streets that end in roundabouts to prevent through traffic, and a peaceful removal from the continuous action of South Austins popular businesses, restaurants, stores and pubs. Homeowners also have access to the pool and clubhouse through the Olympic Heights Homeowners Association.

The new website details other nearby amenities, including the Onion Creek Club, which has a 27-hole golf course, tennis, fitness center, and Junior Olympic size pool. Prospective home buyers also can browse the websites information pages to find the closest grocery stores, restaurants, and schools.

Brian Bailey is a Regent Property Group agent with a thorough knowledge of the Olympic Heights neighborhood, as well as knowledge of the entire southwest Austin community. Todd Glassmaker, a recent client of Brians, said, We could not have picked a more knowledgeable, personable, and professional real estate agent than Brian Bailey. From the beginning, Brian paid very close attention to our personal interests, budgetary concerns, and design preferences. In a very brief timeframe, Brian found us the perfect home in the perfect location. We could not be happier with Brian’s services. We truly feel that Brian is not only the best agent we could find, but is now considered a friend as well.

If interested in starting an Austin home search in the Olympic Heights neighborhood or any Austin location, contact a member of the Regent Property Group team to be paired with a real estate agent who can help make the home search process easy, enjoyable, and successful.

About Regent Property Group LLC

Brian Talley is the founder and owner of Regent Property Group. He is ranked among the top 1% of selling agents out of the 5,313 Austin Board of REALTORS

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In one of the largest corporate moves this year in the Tampa Bay region, AmeriLife – the nations largest senior-focused life and health insurance marketing organization – leased the expansive three-story complex formerly known as Prestige Place II, on U.S. Highway North, with a move of its 350 employees planned for March 2012.

This is the space weve needed to expand our services as well as our employee base, said AmeriLife CEO and President Timothy O. North. Despite the economy, AmeriLife has thrived in recent years, as some similar companies have struggled or even closed their doors. AmeriLife is growing, and were spreading our wings.

Alan Feldshue and Melanie Jackson of Colliers International Tampa Bay represented AmeriLife, the holding company for a nation-wide group of affiliated life and health insurance marketing companies focusing on the senior market. Colliers International negotiated an 11-year lease. Terms and specifics were not made public.

Hans Kaunath and Judy Healey of Ciminelli Real Estate Services represented the landlord, CW Capital Asset Management.

AmeriLife – moving from its long-time location at the landmark AmeriLife Towers at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Countryside Boulevard – was attracted to the 2650 McCormick Drive complex (to be called AmeriLife Place) by its central Pinellas location, the large parking facilities and the ability to customize the building to AmeriLifes unique needs.

This new complex provides a major upgrade in corporate space for the company, said Colliers Feldshue. After considering more than 20 locations around the Tampa Bay area, this location offered AmeriLife a unique opportunity for expansion and aesthetic identity.

The interior of the building, originally built in 1987, is being renovated, re-imagined and remodeled for AmeriLifes use. In its new location, the company will get more parking, custom landscaping and a facility that is green (energy efficient).

Frankly, were long overdue for corporate expansion, said Mr. North, AmeriLifes CEO. Our headquarters as are our employees, independent agents and affiliates across the nation is a reflection of our leadership position in the senior-focused insurance industry. This move will facilitate company expansion and accelerate our ability to serve our agents and clients alike.

About AmeriLife:

For 40 years, AmeriLife long based in Clearwater has provided excellence and access as the nation’s largest, privately-owned, senior-focused life and health insurance marketing organization. AmeriLife is dedicated to the insurance and financial needs of Americas increasing senior population through insurance-related products such as Health and Medicare Supplement Plans, Licensed Third-Party Administration, 15 National Marketing Companies, Career Agencies, Annuities, Financial Services, Long-Term Care and a new Property and Casualty Insurance Agency. For additional information about AmeriLife or its impending move to AmeriLife Place, please contact Corporate Communications Director Wayne Shelor at (727) 726-0726.

About Colliers International:

Colliers International is the third-largest commercial real estate services company in the world with 15,000 professionals operating out of more than 512 offices in 61 countries. A subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV and FSV.PR.U), it focuses on accelerating success for its clients by seamlessly providing a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property and asset management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and research. Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News magazines ranked Colliers International as the top U.S. real estate company and the latest annual survey by the Lipsey Company ranked Colliers International as the second most recognized commercial real estate brand in the world.

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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Last May Rick Storlie happened to receive an email about a 2 day negotiation course. It came at the same time he needed to complete his annual continuing education credits so Storlie signed up for the course.

Looking back over his 20+ year career in new home and remodeling sales he realized that after hundreds of classroom hours in marketing strategies and sales techniques, he had never been formally trained in negotiation.

“I had this light bulb moment and suddenly realized that here we were negotiating multi-thousand dollar deals on a daily basis without any formal negotiation training, ” Storlie commented. “Today’s buyers have a built-in edge. They have market power. They understand the market is tipped in their favor and they use this power when they negotiate with home builders and remodelers.”

In the course Storlie learned there are 3 types of negotiators. Competitive, Collaborative and Compliant.

“Because market power gives buyers a built-in advantage, most of today’s buyers become Competitive negotiators. They propose a win-lose offer. That is, they win and the builder loses,” Storlie said.

Storlie claims a buyer’s market power turns unskilled builder negotiators into Compliant sellers (lose-win).

“If a remodeler or home builder isn’t trained in negotiation they lose thousands of dollars in profit by being compliant to the buyer’s demands. This is a lose-win situation and at its worst, will put companies out of business,” said Storlie.

According to Storlie the key is to create a Collaborative situation where a win-win negotiation is created. Each side works together to get what they want.

After the course ended Storlie approached John Wenner of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute and asked him if he would share his negotiation expertise. Wenner agreed and on Wednesday November 23rd Storlie and Wenner will offer a free webinar specifically for home builders and remodelers.

The details for registering are below.

12 Elements to Leveling the Negotiation Playing Field with Today’s New Home and Remodeling Buyers

Wednesday November 23rd 11 PST, 12 MST, 1 CST, 2 PST

Register here https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/933379858

Cost: $ 0 but limited to 100 attendees

About Rick Storlie: Rick Storlie of New Home Sales Coach has been helping home builders and remodelers reach their sales goals since 1992. Visit NHSalesCoach.com to download Rick’s free e-book “6 Secrets to Maximizing Your Sales in any Market Revealed.” Storlie can be reached at 952-895-5566 or Solutions(at)NHSalesCoach(dot)com.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Vocalocity, the leading cloud-based phone service for small business, today announced that Patrick Clark has joined the senior executive team as Chief Financial Officer. Clark joins the hosted business VoIP provider from The Weather Channel where he held a similar role. In his new role, Clark will be responsible for Vocalocitys financial, administrative, and business planning functions including finance, accounting, human resources, and legal.

Vocalocity was recently named one of the fastest growing technology companies in America by Deloitte Consultings Technology Fast 500 and in September merged hosted VoIP competitor Aptela into the company.

We conducted an exhaustive search for several months to find the right candidate to lead us financially in an exemplary period of growth, says Wain Kellum, CEO at Vocalocity. We are very fortunate to have found such a strong leader in Pat. His vast experience partnering with other executives to implement practical approaches to maximizing profitability and building value will help us a great deal as we grow our cloud-based phone service.

Clark joins Vocalocity with more than 20 years of executive financial management experience. He served as Chief Financial Officer of The Weather Channel at the time of its $ 3+ billion sale to NBC Universal, The Blackstone Group and Bain Capital in September 2008. In that capacity he was responsible for managing the finance, accounting, business planning, treasury, corporate tax, and real estate management functions. During Clarks tenure he played a key role in the transition of The Weather Channel from a popular cable channel to a multi-platform media company providing weather information to over a hundred million consumers via television, the web, with weather.com, and mobile devices.

Its a great time to join Vocalocity, given their meteoric growth, says Patrick Clark, CFO at Vocalocity. Given my experience working with my colleagues to develop a highly successful business like The Weather Channel, I look forward to partnering with the Vocalocity team to continue its extraordinary growth and ensure this business VoIP company remains highly successful, both competitively and financially.

In addition to his experience at The Weather Channel, Clark previously served as Corporate Controller of Barton Protective Services (now Allied Barton) and during his tenure at Inmed Corporation he was responsible for the evaluation of potential acquisition targets and subsequent integration of acquired companies in a series of leverage buyouts. He began his career at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte). Clark has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting with honors from Georgia State Universitys J. Mack Robinson College of Business and is a Certified Public Accountant.

To learn more about Clark, the management team at Vocalocity, or about the leading provider of cloud-based VoIP for small businesses in the United States, visit http://www.vocalocity.com.

About Vocalocity

Vocalocity is a small business VoIP provider with services and support especially tuned to help small businesses grow. Vocalocity ensures higher quality conversations through proprietary technology that differentiates its service from traditional VoIP providers. With cloud-based connectivity, businesses can work from anywhere while enjoying features that deliver large enterprise visibility and functionality. Vocalocity serves nearly 15,000 customers through its U.S.-based call center and provides features at half the traditional costs while never requiring a contract. The privately held company was founded in 2005, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and merged with Aptela in 2011. For more information, visit http://www.vocalocity.com

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Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Taking a close look at the Genesis Creation Myth and interpreting it with both a traditionalist and non-traditionalist approach through the lenses of logic and modern science, Melissa Dunn and Leah Dunn deliver their new book First IAM: An Introduction to the HIGHER SELF IMAGE, MIND, BODY & LIFE! (published by Balboa Press).

The First IAM thesis offers traditionalist and non-traditionalist Christians alike a fresh approach regarding the interpretation of mans true nature according to ancient scripture and modern science. First IAM creates fascinating comparisons between the Triune Brain theory and the characters of the Creation Myth of Genesis. Melissa and Leah reveal a hidden mystery locked away in the first chapter of Genesis regarding mankinds true identity and higher self. This vital hidden key, missed by many a great theological mind and scholar, says Melissa, holds the answer to all of lifes questions.

Informative and inviting First IAM avoids burdening the reader with difficult concepts or scientific data. Melissa and Leah hope to appeal to people who, as they say, find themselves departing from the fundamentalism of their youth for something more compassionate something reasonable. First IAM teaches that Higher Self Consciousness is a birthright of every human and once discovered, the world will be changed forever!

About the Authors

Melissa Dunn is a certified personal growth and spiritual life coach, certified weight loss management consultant, certified sports nutritionist and a certified personal trainer. She has spent the majority of her working career in both the medical and pharmaceutical industries. With over 80,000 hours of biblical and religious study and more than 20 years of medical knowledge under her belt, Melissa has discovered that her true passion is teaching and writing about the importance of the mindbodyspirit connection. Melissa is in private practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Leah Dunn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Christian University in 1991. Although she thought her path would lead her to becoming a clinical therapist, she began a successful career in the world of finance. Leah is presently a real estate broker in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Balboa Press, a division Hay House, Inc. a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, Inc., authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.

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Key West, FL (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Gordon N. McIntoshs protagonist Doug Sutherland is back in the new mystery novel Deaths Crooked Shadow (published by iUniverse). Readers of the first Sutherland novel, The Lagarto Stone, will find just as much action, suspense and justice in this, McIntoshs second novel.

Real estate developer Doug Sutherland thinks it is just going to be another sweltering summer day in Chicago. But when the foreman restoring his late fathers rundown office building discovers a skull and human bones encased in a crumbling Greek column, Sutherland is suddenly propelled into a cauldron of greed, sadism and murder.

The last thing Sutherland needs is bad publicity. When he learns the victim is notorious alderman Danny Delaney, however, he realizes a 15-year-old mystery is about to be solved and his deceased father is one of the prime suspects. When the murdered mans notebook and videotapes surface, Sutherland discovers that his father had more secrets than he ever realized. As he is relentlessly harassed for what he might knowendangering both his life and his business Sutherland must convince everyone that he knows nothing. Unfortunately, no one believes him.

When asked why he chose to set Deaths Crooked Shadow in Chicago, McIntosh laughs. Chicago and Illinois are notorious hotbeds of crime and corruption, he says. Between greedy politicians, bent policemen, drug gangs, the Outfit and behind-the-scenes power brokers, you wonder if theres an honest soul to be found.

About the Author

Gordon N. McIntosh began writing mysteries and thrillers after a successful career in commercial real estate. After an early retirement he and his wife traveled and lived extensively in Mexico, South America, Australia and Europe. Now they split their time between their homes in Chicago and Key West, Florida. When hes not writing, he enjoys running, scuba diving, tennis and world travel. This is his second mystery novel. For more information about Deaths Crooked Shadow, visit http://www.deathscrookedshadow.com; to learn about McIntosh himself, visit http://www.gordonmcintosh.com.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions Inc. imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services and supported self-publishing provider, with headquarters in Bloomington, Ind. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Readers Choice, Rising Star and Editors Choice designationsself-publishings only such awards programs. Titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com, and iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music Inc., Canadas largest book retailer. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on Twitter.

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Huntington Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Homebuyers and sellers in Orange Countys Huntington Beach area have a great new online resource, AlaneAnderson.com. Recently launched by Huntington Seacliff Realtor Alane Anderson, one of the regions foremost real estate professionals, the new website is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Huntington Beach housing market.

Whether youre investing in Huntington Harbour real estate or youre thinking of selling your home on the boardwalk, or anywhere in between, youll need easy access to up-to-date market information, says Anderson. The internet has made information gathering much easier for all of us, but you shouldnt have to waste time weeding through data that may not be relevant. With this new site, my goal is to provide Huntington Beach homebuyers and sellers with a centralized resource for anything from the latest listings to market updates, including constantly-updated social media resources.

Andersons site has been designed to be as user-friendly as possible and features a streamlined and easily navigable user interface. Users can access a customizable search tool and find area properties such as Huntington Seacliff real estate, view a variety of home-buying and selling guides, and learn more about Huntington Beach communities, among other things.

The Huntington Beach real estate market is remarkably diverse, says Anderson. Your options here range from luxury homes, condos and townhomes in the Seacliff Huntington Beach area to waterfront properties in The Bluffs.

Before embarking on her real estate career, Anderson had over 15 years worth of experience in marketing and sales, having occupied senior management positions in major Fortune 100 organizations such as IBM and Mitsubishi. Im used to facilitating multimillion dollar contract negotiations and Ive dealt extensively with professional sales and marketing, she says. These are skills that have served me well in real estate and that I will put to work for you.

For more information on Alane Andersons Huntington Beach REALTOR services and to learn more about Huntington Beach and its real estate market, visit AlaneAnderson.com.

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London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) November 24, 2011

The majority of the 500 largest European companies by market cap included in the Financial Times Europe 500 list lack critical IR content on their corporate website. Findings from KWD Webranking 2011 show that market information, financial goals and risks are scarce, and few present their debt maturity structures. The more worrying as this is the kind of information financial markets are looking for in these troubled times.

Only 10 companies mention their financial targets and achievements

The most apparent gap between stakeholder demands and actual performance occurs for financial targets and achievements. Among surveyed capital-market stakeholders, 87% want information on targets and 77% on financial achievements. Only 10 companies of the Europe 500 list provide both – Telecom Italia, the winner of KWD Webranking 2011, is one of them.

Few mention loans and repayment plans

Across Europe, the mention of interest bearing liabilities is also far below stakeholder demands. 3 out of 4 want information about loans and bonds. Only 40% of European companies present their liabilities and slightly less (37%) inform about repayments and maturity structure.

When doing sector analysis*, Gas, water & multiutilities ranks best in information on interest bearing liabilities (82% give at least some information). Not a single company in either Software & computer services or Household & luxury goods provides this information.

Telecommunications is the sector which has the best average score for debt maturity structures (48%). Here again, the Software & computer services sector provides no information.

Tobacco and Telecommunications companies reveal market shares

Virtually all companies (95%) have some information about their business operations but very few talk about market share – only 32%. For instance, in both the Oil equipment & services and Real estate sectors, only one company in each gives this data: the UK energy supporting company Wood Group and the French real estate company Klepierre.

The sectors with most transparency regarding markets, market shares and competitors are Beverages & Tobacco and Telecommunications, followed by Software and computer services.

From a geographical perspective, companies in Finland, the United Kingdom and Sweden are the most open ones on this topic.

Clear investor propositions are rare

Investors want a rationale for investing in a given company, but only 8% provide an investor proposition on their website. Of these, 46% are from the UK, 13% Germany and 8% France.

Our results show that only a few of the biggest companies across Europe take the time and effort to clearly outline their investment case on the corporate website. All the others expect the visitor to do the work to piece it together from random bits of information sprayed around the site. The 8% that do it properly are surely at an advantage as a potential investor I can understand the key strengths of the company in just a few seconds, says Phil Marchant, Managing Director (UK) of KWD.

Financial and operational risks are left out

The majority of the capital market (80%) finds it either important or very important with a risk management section with details on how well the company is prepared for risks and how they intend to react, should risks become a reality. Only 30% of the companies, however, present information about financial or operational risks.

Out of the 30% with risk management on their website, the following sectors have a higher proportion of companies giving this information: Insurance, Oil and gas producers, Beverages & Tobacco.

A sensitivity analysis is also highly sought after by financial analysts. Only 10% of the companies, however, present an estimate of how individual risk factors, such as fluctuations in currency or oil price, affect the companys business.

Telecom Italia has the best corporate website in Europe

Telecom Italia wins the annual survey of corporate websites performed by KWD Webranking (previously H&H Webranking) with an impressive 89 points, thereby pushing the Italian energy company Eni (87 points) down to second place after three consecutive years on the throne.

Winner in 2007, Telecom Italia has been in the top five of KWDs ranking of Europe 500 companies ever since. By further developing their presence in social media channels and providing a high level of interactivity with their website visitors, Telecom Italia managed to climb past Eni and regain first position. The integrated communication project, the “avoicomunicare” blog, presents several corporate social responsibility issues and is a good example where Telecom Italia stimulated open online discussions regarding major issues regarding the environment, sustainable development, biodiversity, potential synergies between cultures.

Another recipe for success is Telecom Italias perceptiveness in understanding target group needs and providing a content rich corporate website. The Press- and Financial Reporting sections are particularly outstanding, both receiving top scores in the survey.

The German chemical company BASF breaks the Italian dominance in the top spots and claims third place with 83 points, one notch better than in 2010. A second energy company secures position in the top five, namely Repsol (81.75 points). The Spanish company makes an impressive leap from 10th place in 2010 to 4th. And for the first time, Swedish SCA becomes a member of the big five with 80.5 points.

Gas and Pharmaceuticals improve websites the most

When looking at the percentage change in rank of the 28 sectors in Europe 500 compared to 2010, two sectors outshine by far: Gas, water & multiutilities and Pharmaceuticals & biotechnology.

The Gas, water & multiutilities sector makes a major leap from 4th place to 1st. Italian Snam Rete Gas, German RWE and English Centrica are the strongest in the sector. The Gas sector is especially strong in the Corporate Responsibility section of the corporate website, providing information about supply chain standards and sustainability index as well as working actively with membership and sponsorship programs, community involvement and charity. The majority of the companies also have the latest CR report online and a CR contact.

Treading on their heels, Pharmaceuticals & biotechnology goes from 9th place to 3rd. The sectors key competence is providing enticing yet functional home pages, comprehensive and accessible general information about the company and its business principles as well as creating an attractive Career section to draw the attention of new talents. Finnish Metso and W

Article by Lanard Perry

Real Estate Marketing slogans arouses interest in your audience and can be the vehicle that helps establish your “name brand” and invigorate your real estate career.

A good, well crafted slogan can propel your business in quantum leaps, while a poorly considered one can be as effective as none at all. Real estate marketing slogans can work equally well online and offline, but they must be good enough to appeal to mass, targeted audiences.

Consequently, agents work hard and long for the right words to coin the right phrases, for the perfect slogans. After all, their slogans may be powerful or aspiring enough to define their careers.

Realtor Alert! Real estate marketing slogans don’t have to be over intellectualized to create huge “brand names.” Catchy and clever works every time.

For example, Century 21, ERA, & Coldwell Banker are national and/or regional real estate companies whose corporate names serve as their “real estate marketing slogans”. Examples of some gigantic, non-real estate companies are Xerox, IBM, Pepsi and Coke.

Successful Realtors know the importance of using real estate marketing slogans to create “name brands”, but when conjuring up a slogan for yourself why not something as simple as your name.

If Mike, Bill and Hillary can pull it off you can, too. Of Course you know who I mean, which epitomizes the power of a name.

Creating A Slogan!

Now, I can go to the yellow pages, write down a bunch of real estate marketing slogans and throw a bunch of them at you to jump start your creative juices, but you can do that yourself.

A more constructive approach in creating your own slogan is to make a list of 10 slogans that reflect who you are, what niche real estate market you want to be known for, and your interests and personality in general.

Use the yellow Real Estate Agents section of your local yellow pages to get ideas, then strive for phrases that uniquely characterize you.

Imagine being the Madonna, or “leave the driving to us” of the real estate industry.

Is it possible? Absolutely, but you’ll have to create a slogan first! Then you’ll need to use and publicize it every opportunity you get; in your ads, on your business cards, letter head, website, vanity car tag, etc.

Don’t expect instant success right out of the gate. It’ll take a while, but you’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a year or so. And if you have a real estate marketing system that reaches a minimum of 10 prospects a day the numbers can quickly add up in your favor.

10 contacts a day x 20 days a month = 200 contacts a month

200 contacts a month x 12 months a year = 2,400 contacts a year

Without too much effort you can passively market your slogan to a minimum of 2,400 prospects a year.

I wonder what impact having your marketing slogan on your car would have?

No matter where you live, or what market you’re in you’re missing out on massive amounts of free marketing if you don’t have a car tag of some kind advertising the fact that you’re a Realtor.

And what about advertising your slogan through the penny, nickel and dime publications? Think cheap advertising, high visibility, and lots of readers of your slogan to drive business opportunities your way.

So, create your own unique, real estate marketing slogan; then publicize it heavily; freely and/or inexpensively, but heavily.

Can you see the impact that this might have on your real estate marketing results? I can!

Real estate was a big deal several years ago. Many people have made a lot of money and still to this day people are making a killing in real estate. As a matter of fact, back in 2001 when I started my mortgage career, I made a decent income as a mortgage processor, closer and underwriter. I wasn’t earning as much as the real estate agents, brokers and loan officers but the money was too good to be true especially for someone new to the industry. Now in 2011 real estate is still at an all time low. Many have left the industry in search of something different and some have stayed hoping the industry will pick up again. Eventually it will but not anytime soon. Today’s agents are struggling to make ends meet as sells are on sales, so my question to them is do you want residual income on top of your sales.

Now I know some of you are wondering what in the hell is he talking about, real estate agents are not based on residual income. What if I told you it is possible and you wouldn’t have to give up your real estate career? In my opinion I think it would increase your drive to sell houses more than ever. You wouldn’t have to do more than what you are doing now. All you would have to do is provide a suggestion.

Imagine selling a house to a happy buyer and then offering them the essentials that everyone wants and needs when moving into a new home. I’m talking about energy, internet, satellite tv, security system, home phone, and maybe even cellular service. Imagine offering these services and getting paid a residual income every month. To make it very simple, when you obtain a customer that buys and pays for a service every month you make a commission off of their monthly bill. All you had to do is recommend the services and how simple is that.

I’m sure some of the agents reading this article are saying this is just another money making scheme and that it will never work. Well I can be the first to tell you that this is not a scheme and it works like clock work for many people today. They are thrilled to take advantage of an opportunity like this. So are you going to be one of the doubters that sit on the sidelines or are you going to be a player?

In closing I will provide minimal info of what I’m talking about. The company that will make this all possible has been around for over 18 years and continues to grow every year and it has been endorsed by a well known billionaire. Calling all real estate agents! If you truly want more info or you are looking to get started asap then all you have to do is ask for your residual income.

Article by Larry Lim

The lucrative Hong Kong property market presents a potentially rewarding career opportunity for those who want to become full-time real estate agents, or even taking it up as a second job.

Apart from the monetary reward, a real estate agent enjoys the gratification of helping young clients build a home and senior clients make smarter investments for their retirement.

A career as a real estate agent also gives you the chance to plan your future. If ever you wish to establish a brokerage business, you can immediately lay out its foundations before retiring as an agent. With sound work ethics and good business practices, your brokerage business can become a valuable retirement asset.

In Hong Kong, individuals or companies who wish to perform real estate agency work needs to acquire a valid license. Failure to meet this requirement will be considered as an offense against Hong Kong’s Estate Agents Authority.

Although applying for an Estate Agents license is a relatively simple process, it will oblige you to pass a written examination first. Studying the material recommended for the examinations requires a tremendous deal of determination and perseverance. Once you have failed to study the concepts related to the real estate industry, you will find it harder to qualify as a competent Hong Kong property agent.

The Estate Agents Authority (EAA) handles the licensing and ongoing training programs that are conducted for licensed real estate agents. They issue licenses in two categories, namely the S (Salesperson) and E (Estate agent) category. S-license holders are trained to work for the real estate agencies established by E-license holders. If you plan to start your own real estate agency, you have to pass the licensure examination and submit an application for the SPOB.

The reading materials you will need to study for the licensure examination are distributed in EAA offices. Find out when and where the exam will take place and study well in order to become a legitimate Hong Kong property agent.

Exam subjects usually include general subjects about real estate laws, property size, taxes, and financing. Terms and concepts related to real estate contracts may also be included in your licensure examination.

Once you have passed the examination, you can already start your career as a property agent. Seek employment by looking for renowned real estate agencies in your area. Before signing employment contracts, compare different agencies in order to make the most out of your new job.