Read Top Business > Finance Headlines and Articles from http://www.business-prnews.com en-us http://www.business-prnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/halifax-challenges-market-with-new-switching-initiative-261068.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT GBP100 credited to new account on Day 1 of the switching process; over 200,000 customers used the Halifax Switching Service in 2011; Halifax Reward Current account offers equivalent of 5% credit interest. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/bertram-capital-successfully-divests-photobook-publishing-solution-inkubook-acquired-by-snap-mylife-261166.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Inkubook was developed by Author Solutions, Inc., the world's leading provider of self-publishing services and a portfolio company of Bertram Capital. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/house-passes-regulatory-flexibility-improvements-act-of-2011-261047.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Summary of the proposed Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 and how it benefits small businesses. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/misery-heaped-on-scots-debtors-by-law-firms-practicing-debt-collection-says-scottish-debt-advice-company-trust-deed-scotland-261021.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Scottish law firms who practice debt collection are routinely ignoring the Office of Fair Trading's Debt Collection Guidance, says Scottish Debt Advice Company, Trust Deed Scotland. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/scottish-broadband-plan-would-be-boon-to-small-businesses-says-parcel2go-261085.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New plans to dramatically increase the speed of broadband Internet services to homes and businesses in Scotland by 2015 have been welcomed by the UK's largest online parcel delivery specialist. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/olin-business-school-expert-says-super-bowl-ads-score-online-long-before-games-kickoff-261098.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT According to a St. Louis Washington University Olin Business School marketing professor, advertisers receive more return on investment through online marketing and viral ads than Super Bowl commercials. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/small-business-payroll-software-ezpaycheck-helps-employer-hand-out-each-paycheck-on-time-261050.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Small business payroll software, ezPaycheck, minimizes the learning curve for payroll software users and help employers hand out each paycheck in time. 30-day free trial is available at www.halfpricesoft.com. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/entrepreneurs-stop-the-phony-selling-and-speaking-authentic-entrepreneur-speaker-series-helps-professionals-become-speakers-and-get-real-260998.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Authentic Entrepreneur Speaker Series (http://www.AuthenticSpeakerSeries.com), 2/7-23, brings together 18 experts in authenticity, public speaking, and business to help entrepreneurs become bigger presences who create change in the world. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/choose-your-divorce-lawyer-carefully-260878.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A divorce touches every part of your life. It involves your income, assets and where you reside. Additionally, if you have children it involves commitments and obligations for many years to come. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/national-pawn-named-winner-of-2011-bbb-torch-award-260977.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Showcasing ethical companies and charities in Eastern North Carolina. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/how-to-print-a-1099misc-form-new-youtube-video-released-260802.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Payroll tax software provider halfpricesoft.com released new YouTube video ˇ°How to Print a 1099-MISC Formˇ±. This video will teach user how to use ezW2 software and print 1099-MISC forms step by step. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/prompt-proofing-blog-post-the-ad-words-261087.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT This month's grammar post focuses on what I like to call the ad words: adjectives and adverbs. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/feds-expand-mortgage-loan-modification-eligibility-under-harp-260523.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced expansion of its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which helps borrowers who have been able to make payments on federally backed loans but have not been able to refinance due to stricter lending criteria. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/turnaround-plans-more-frequently-in-place-before-filing-for-chapter-11-260672.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/gatwicks-draft-master-plan-consultation-closes-260487.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Local residents, businesses, MPs and Councils were encouraged to feedback their views and opinions on Gatwick's plans for developing the airport to achieve growth on its single runway up to 2020. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/jackson-design-amp-remodeling-wins-two-regional-2012-contractor-of-the-year-awards-headed-to-national-finals-260684.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT San Diego-based design and remodeling firm earns wins for Residential Kitchen $80,000 - $120,000 and Residential Bath over $60,000. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/loek-koene-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-project-management-260887.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Koene saved a company that was slated for closure, preserving the jobs of hundreds of disabled workers http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/enrique-alanis-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-enterprise-risk-management-260923.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Enrique Alanis' expert-level foresight is utilized to devise profitable business plans and tools http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/the-importance-of-disaster-recovery-and-business-continuity-planning-260540.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Making sure a business is running and productive in a disruption plays an important role in the modern, fast-paced, connected world. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/sales-performance-continues-to-improve-but-concerns-for-continued-growth-emerging-261045.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT CSO Insights announces the release of their 18th annual Sales Performance Optimization (SPO) study. Over 1,500 firms worldwide took part in the 2012 research effort. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/ezcheckprinting-software-provides-complete-cheque-solution-260504.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT With the new improved ezCheckPrinting, check writing software, user never needs to re-order checks from bank again. It also speeds up check writing and bill paying. Get it free at www.halfpricesoft.com. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/merchants-now-have-a-sure-way-to-get-a-topnotch-merchant-services-rep-260667.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) has released the names of 180 individuals who have earned the Certified Payments Professional (CPP) designation. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/frontline-announces-new-president-and-chairman-of-the-board-260637.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Frontline Test Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of David Bean, former Director of Sales and Marketing, to President. David replaces Eric Kaplan, founder and former President of the company. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/texas-protects-commercial-landowners-property-rights-260378.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Texas eminent domain lawyer can help commercial landowners understand and defend their rights if they are facing government interference with their property. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/difference-between-theft-burglary-and-robbery-260266.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/lenders-still-deliberately-blocking-ppi-claims-says-debt-solutions-company-simple-financial-solutions-260237.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of people trying to get their PPI claims dealt with were almost certainly deliberately stopped by lenders, says debt solutions company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/tougher-mortgage-lending-criteria-for-homebuyers-under-new-reforms-says-mis-sold-mortgage-company-260258.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Stress tests and income checks will be mandatory for homebuyers if the Financial Services Authority (FSA) succeeds in bringing in new reforms to prevent buyers defaulting on their mortgages, says mis sold mortgages company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/online-pawn-shop-ipawn-now-accepting-electronics-and-jewelry-pawns-from-consumer-throughout-the-united-states-260464.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT today announced the business is now pawning electronics and jewelry for cash strapped Americans. The company done very well attracting customers who need cash quickly but have bad credit and don't qualify for a traditional loan. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/peter-j-musha-honored-for-excellence-in-finance-260542.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Peter Musha successfully manages portfolios with assets from $10 million to $100 million http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/louis-e-walton-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-sales-management-260579.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Walton's North American business segment encompasses $50 million + of OEM Sales http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/melissa-donaldson-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-auditing-260590.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Melissa Donaldson works for a company that builds rockets http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/dr-fernando-santosramirez-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-finance-and-insurance-260644.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Fernando Santos-Ramirez oversees the financial and actuarial aspects for the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Insurance http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/steve-lazouras-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-investment-management-260656.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Steve Lazouras showcases professional longevity in the financial investment field http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/homesphere-announces-promotional-sponsorship-of-the-spring-2012-builder-exchange-in-las-vegas-260661.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Relationship-building events benefit residential builders, suppliers. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/oai-consumer-groups-report-highlights-auto-insurance-ratings-issues-260668.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new CFA report wants stricter regulators on the types of information insurers can use when pricing policies. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/pardee-homes-makes-list-of-50-top-selling-master-planned-communities-in-the-united-states-260347.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT John Burns Real Estate Consulting Group ranked Pardee Homes' Carmel Valley master-planned community among the top 50 in the U.S. The coastal-close area is located in North San Diego County just minutes from the beaches of Del Mar and La Jolla. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/stephen-king-eat-your-heart-out-female-horror-novelist-danae-samson-makes-her-international-debut-260361.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Exciting new writing talent and local of the City of Riverside, California, Danae Samson makes her international debut with the release of her novel - Lament Hill, published by UK-based publishing house, MediaAria CDM Ltd. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/edi-publishes-a-handbook-on-closing-price-definitions-across-all-equity-exchanges-worldwide-260250.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The definition of a security closing price can differ from one market to another - EDI's Closing Prices Handbook unravels the mystery of closing prices exchange by exchange. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/mytaxauctioncom-reforms-online-tax-services-260260.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT RedGear Technologies announces MyTaxAuction.com, a new website where consumers have their taxes done professionally, from anywhere-auction style. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/aero-amp-marine-tax-professionals-secures-sales-tax-exemption-for-financial-services-company-260359.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Company Very Pleased With Sales Tax Exemption on Purchase of Jet http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/cicis-pizza-announces-2012-growth-plans-260421.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New products, increased franchise support, new advertising campaign to drive year's expansion. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/improved-hcl-and-hf-analyzers-from-lgr-enable-power-plant-compliance-monitoring-to-new-epa-standards-260410.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ultra-precise analyzers for measurement of trace levels of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) gases. Ideal for monitoring power plants for compliance with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) recently announced by the EPA. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/avail-great-deals-at-london-premier-hotels-and-make-merry-259968.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT London, the biggest tourist destination in the European continent is now inviting you to enjoy the most exciting and memorable vacation of your life. Its January, New Year time and the majestic city is in a festive mood. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/winbuyer-rpl-available-on-magento-connect-259977.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New free extension gives shoppers greater product selection and price information. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/ameriplan-awards-6-cadillac-cts-to-winners-260341.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT AmeriPlan recently announced the inception of the AmeriPlan Cadillac Club, making a brand new Cadillac available to all of their Independent Business Owners (IBO) who meet the minimum qualifications. AmeriPlan congratulates the first six winners. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/patents-now-under-the-new-quotamerica-invents-actquot-260074.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In September 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA) into law, effectively reforming the patent system in the U.S. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/bankruptcy-for-tax-debt-can-back-taxes-be-discharged-in-los-angeles-260128.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Personal income tax debt is dischargeable in some bankruptcies provided several requirements are met. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/02/february-savings-at-ebay-amazon-and-argos-with-new-discountvoucherscouk-deals-260175.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Online specialist serves up new deals for savings at leading retailers this week. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/nancy-s-hall-cpa-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-260316.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nancy Hall was named Business Woman of the Year in 2006 http://www.business-prnews.com/business_finance_articles/2012/2/cambridge-whos-who-names-donna-a-haggarty-professional-of-the-year-in-life-coaching-260333.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Haggarty is dedicated to helping others enjoy success