Category: Small Biz
Girlfriend University Isn’t Just For The Ladies
Don’t let the rhinestones, quotes by Madonna, crystal chandeliers and fuchsia touches fool you; Girlfriend University is serious business. Founders Renee Dee, former publisher of Arizona Foothills Magazine, and Jodi Low, a former sales and marketing professional, combined their corporate … Continue reading
Otis Elevator Company Shows The Way To Green
Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corporation, launched a major global environmental program Feb. 8th called The Way to Green. The program is designed to extend to every aspect of their business — from design and manufacturing to … Continue reading
Firms Forecast Fewer Job Cutbacks in 2011
After the housing market housing burst in late 2006, the economy has seen its worst years since the Great Depression. As our country struggled with enormous financial dishonesty, billions in bailout money, an astronomically high national debt, and over 9% … Continue reading
TicketForce Jumps Ahead Of Competition With Facebook App
For all you concert junkies, Facebook now meets concerts as TicketForce has just made purchasing tickets online even easier, joining forces with said social media platform. Lynne King Smith, CEO of TicketForce, announced they will be merging ticket sales with the … Continue reading
Boefly, A New Online Marketplace, Matches Borrowers With Lenders
One couple searched unsuccessfully for six months to secure a loan. Then, 14 days after using a new online marketplace, Ted and Cindy Ferkenhoff had an offer. The Ferkenhoffs, who needed a loan to open an AlphaGraphics franchise in Flagstaff, … Continue reading
IPic Theater In Scottsdale Quarter To Offer New Movie-Going Experience
A traditional night out at the movies will be redefined in Scottsdale this December after the opening of IPic Theaters. The new, eight-auditorium cinema will seat between 71 and 91 people per theater featuring plush seats, pillows, blankets and state-of-the … Continue reading
Paramount Promotions Puts Its Products On The National Stage
Each year Paramount Promotions transforms the University of Phoenix Stadium from the home of the Arizona Cardinals into the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with colorful and eye-catching graphics. Phoenix-based Paramount Promotions designs and manufactures most of the … Continue reading
Are Self-Service Technologies Making Your Business Better?
Self-service technologies, which automate routine interactions between companies and customers, are a source of convenience and efficiency to both parties — until something goes wrong and the customer cannot make the system work. Many companies should be focusing more closely … Continue reading
Phoenix Auction House Spends Time In The Television Limelight
From businesses to bulldozers, anything can be sold at auction — and all with the trademark bang of a gavel. Deb Weidenhamer and her Phoenix-based company, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, brought the fast-paced world of auction houses to the … Continue reading
A Dream Becomes A Reality for Ethiopian-Born Small Business Owner Misgana Kebede
Misgana Kebede Company: Accent Transportation Services Title: Owner | Est.: 2008 Web: www.transaccent.com In May 2008, during the roughest stretch of the recession, a husband-and-wife team made a bold decision to start their own transportation business. Misgana Kebede and his … Continue reading
Scottsdale Area Chamber Of Commerce Gives Out Its Annual Sterling Awards
Four Scottsdale businesses received the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Sterling Award. The 25th annual Sterling Awards were handed out yesterday, Nov. 16, to a packed house at the Scottsdale Resort and Convention Center. The Sterling Award is presented … Continue reading
6 Tips To Launching Your Own Business In A Down Economy
The idea of starting your own business can be frightening, particularly with the recession stubbornly choking the Arizona economy. However, by following a few tips for getting started, launching your own company doesn’t need to be scary. In fact, there … Continue reading
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