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My Biggest Startup Challenge Was Figuring Out What My Customers Were Willing ... - The Business Insider

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 13:05

The Business Insider

My Biggest Startup Challenge Was Figuring Out What My Customers Were Willing ...
The Business Insider
Bert Gervais is the CEO of Success Mentor Education, a leadership training company that provides leadership and mentee training for emerging young talent and new hires. Gervais was the east coast student entrepreneur of the year in 2006 and 2007 and ...

KKR to Invest in CMA Corporation Ltd. - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 13:03

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KKR to Invest in CMA Corporation Ltd.
Business Wire (press release)
Working with management, we intend to grow the business over the long term. The recapitalisation will allow CMA to move forward with greater financial certainty, improve the recycling operations of the company and provide greater security for the ...
KKR Financial CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha
KKR Up 2% On Q1 Earnings Win; Citi Taps Stock As Top Pick In CategoryBarron's (blog)

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Loans For Small Businesses And Financing Options–Sources Of Small Business ... - Red, White, and Blue Press

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 13:02

Loans For Small Businesses And Financing Options–Sources Of Small Business ...
Red, White, and Blue Press
Also, some companies that have been unable to get financing through small business loans have turned to outside investors, as these businesses may be able to bypass a loan altogether and acquire investors, like venture capitalists, that may be able to ...

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GM Financial Reports March Quarter Operating Results - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:58

GM Financial Reports March Quarter Operating Results
Business Wire (press release)
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”), announced net income of $77 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Loan originations were $1.1 billion for the quarter ended March 31, ...

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Zalicus Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011 - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:50

Zalicus Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
... cHTS, its collaborations, Zalicus's plans to enter into additional funded discovery collaborations relating to its technology platforms, and Zalicus's financial condition, results of operations, cash position and business plans. ...

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Wright Express Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:50

Wright Express Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
The Company's fleet, corporate, and prepaid payment solutions provide its more than 350000 customers with unparalleled security and control across a wide spectrum of business sectors. The Company's subsidiaries include Wright Express Financial Services ...

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Metrus Energy Chosen to Green Alabama's Buildings - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:46

Metrus Energy Chosen to Green Alabama's Buildings
Business Wire (press release)
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metrus Energy, Inc., a company that brings a new approach to energy efficiency, announced today it has been selected as a financial services partner under the AlabamaSAVES TM program. Backed by the Department of Energy, ...

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PlumChoice Raises $25.6 Million in Financing - PR Newswire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:05

PlumChoice Raises $25.6 Million in Financing
PR Newswire (press release)
SAFElink bundles integrate remote and on-site services with other value-added customer care offerings to completely solve technology issues for consumers and small business owners, enabling companies that sell to and provide services to these markets ...
PlumChoice pulls in a $25.6M debt and equity financingMass High Tech

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Peninsula Gaming Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2011 - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 11:41

Peninsula Gaming Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2011
Business Wire (press release)
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The Company is the parent of (i) Diamond Jo, LLC ("DJL"), which owns and operates the Diamond Jo Casino ...
Sun Life Financial reports first quarter 2011 resultsPR Newswire (press release)
Geeknet Announces First Quarter Financial Results; Revenue Increases 36% in ...American Chronicle
Safety Announces First Quarter 2011 Results and Declares Second Quarter 2011 ...Insurance News Net (press release)
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The GEO Group Reports First Quarter 2011 Results - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 11:40

The GEO Group Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
Business Wire (press release)
Our strong financial performance continues to be driven by sound operational results from our diversified business units of US Detention & Corrections, GEO Care, and International Services. We continue to be optimistic about the demand for our ...

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After 9/11 Tragedy, Entrepreneur Rebuilds Her Life and Realizes Dream Career ... - Centre Daily Times

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 11:39

After 9/11 Tragedy, Entrepreneur Rebuilds Her Life and Realizes Dream Career ...
Centre Daily Times
Ohio makes it easy for entrepreneurs to access capital and leverage academic centers, skilled labor and other support services to make their strategic plan and operation a success. Ohio offered the ideal start-up environment that gave Rosenfeld an edge ...

How One Startup Used Patents To Kill A (Better) Competitor - Techdirt

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 11:32

How One Startup Used Patents To Kill A (Better) Competitor
Techdirt
I recently had a conversation with a serial entrepreneur who told a similar story. One of his previous companies had been quite successful, and was on the verge of being acquired for upwards of $70 million. Days before the deal was to be closed, ...

Nearly 20% of Young Hong Kong People Running, Planning Businesses - ACN Newswire (press release)

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 10:56

Nearly 20% of Young Hong Kong People Running, Planning Businesses
ACN Newswire (press release)
There are also new entrepreneurs offering personal services such as beauty care and wedding planning. Regarding start-up capital, 38 per cent of new entrepreneurs said they invested HK$50000 or below, while 31 per cent said the amount was between ...

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Little Thai entrepreneur launches line of foods - Victoria Times Colonist

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 09:23

Little Thai entrepreneur launches line of foods
Victoria Times Colonist
Jiang operated a successful import business, bringing in Thaimade furniture, before starting the restaurant. "We were going to start up in Vancouver, but just couldn't find the right place," said Jiang. Their first Little Thai Place opened in the ...

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Funding terrorism: Tracking resources remains a priority - BBC News

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 08:22

Reuters

Funding terrorism: Tracking resources remains a priority
BBC News
"The US led a very large international effort after 9/11 to unite countries to tighten up the rules on terrorist financing," Ms Murison says. The 9/11 attacks were largely funded through the formal banking system - wire transfers of money into the US, ...
The Financial Fallout Of Osama Bin Laden's DeathForbes (blog)
Will Osama's Death Bankrupt al-Qaeda?TIME (blog)

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Austin Technology Incubator Recaps 3 Day Startup Successes as Sixth Event is ... - PR Web (press release)

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 07:28

Austin Technology Incubator Recaps 3 Day Startup Successes as Sixth Event is ...
PR Web (press release)
Over one intense weekend, participants in 3DS events brainstorm ideas, conduct market validation, develop business models, build prototypes, create branding and pitch to investors and successful entrepreneurs. The result is an experience that inspires ...

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Strong start to 2011 by OP-Pohjola Group: best quarter in over three years - Reuters (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 06:02

Strong start to 2011 by OP-Pohjola Group: best quarter in over three years
Reuters (press release)
All three business segments improved their performance. Following the recession, the financial services group's profitability is reaching it long-term average target level. Earnings before tax at fair value shrank owing to jittery investment markets ...

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Kforce's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 05:50

Kforce's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
These gains were driven primarily by the success in our core technology and financing accounting business, which collectively constitute 75% of total revenues and grew first quarter year-over-year 19.6% and 34.1% respectively. Both of these businesses ...

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High-tech Aussie lands multimillion-dollar deal - Sydney Morning Herald

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 05:29

Sydney Morning Herald

High-tech Aussie lands multimillion-dollar deal
Sydney Morning Herald
The Firemint acquisition caps off a stellar 12 months for Australian technology entrepreneurs. In July last year, Australian tech whiz Andrew Lacy made millions after selling his game app start-up Tapulous - responsible for the hit Tap Tap Revenges ...

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Omega Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Adjusted FFO of $0.44 ... - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 05/04/2011 - 04:17

Omega Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Adjusted FFO of $0.44 ...
Business Wire (press release)
HUNT VALLEY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) (the “Company” or “Omega”) today announced its results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. The Company also reported Funds From Operations (“FFO”) ...
Omega Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Adjusted FFO of $0.44 ...American Chronicle
MHI Hospitality Corporation Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2011Sacramento Bee
Orient-Express Hotels Reports First Quarter 2011 ResultsPR Newswire (press release)

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