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Can Video Help Your Small Business?
Video has become a killer app for small-to-midsized businesses. You can now use live video conferencing and collaboration between remote employees, provide streaming video for websites and social networks, and more."Video is indeed becoming more... more »
Clarion University Small Business Development Center Wins Two Top Honors
CLARION – Clarion University Small Business Development Center recently received the 2010 Small Business Administration Award of Excellence in Training and the Award of Excellence in Capital Formation. These awards are based on a selection... more »
Rachel’s Rumors: Candy, Gift Shop Opening Soon
Last week, I learned about a business coming to downtown that is already gathering a following on Facebook.Nikki Hawks Jones will open Occasions Candy and Gifts in Mountebanq Place on Oak Street. She said she... more »
New Children’s Clothing Store Opens
MOSES LAKE - Mindy Robins, of Moses Lake, was quietly browsing over the children's shoes, photos and clothing at Bella Boo and Livi Lou's. She was looking for a gift for her friend's baby girl.... more »
Retailers Expect A Happy Easter
Even though Easter falls later on the calendar this year — April 24 — retailers are expecting to see sales hopping. Total Easter spending is expected to increase 13 percent to $14.7 billion this year,... more »
Green Looks Good On You
SHOP local, sustainable textiles, up-cycle, recycle, fair trade — as Canadians become more environmentally conscious in their overall purchasing decisions, it's only natural to see these same sentiments echoed when it comes to opting for... more »
Drinking In Lemonade’s Lessons
Q: What's a good way to begin teaching our children the basics of how to start and run a small business? A: One very good way is to participate in Lemonade Day on Sunday, May... more »
Water Games Have Never Been Cooler
(Indianapolis, IN) — Catch the wave and cool off as the classic game of Don't Tip the Waiter Splash™ takes a dip in the pool and Pool Puzzles turn foam into friends. In Don't Tip... more »
Second Phase Of NYGIF’s Strategic Reorganization Begins In Summer 2011
WHITE PLAINS, NY, Implementation of Phase Two of a three-year strategic reorganization of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) begins in August 2011 with integration of the Gourmet Housewares Show into NYIGF, the addition... more »
National Geographic And International Greetings USA Seal Licensing Agreement
WASHINGTON —National Geographic has selected International Greetings USA to develop a line of stationery, cards and gift and school supplies for its National Geographic and National Geographic Kids brands for North America. Products are scheduled... more »
Continente Prepares Market Entry Into Angola
The Portuguese retailer Sonae and Condis (a Angolan company of which Isabel dos Santos is majority shareholder) today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the goal of together building a network of hypermarkets in Angola... more »
National Stationery Show
WHITE PLAINS, NY,The National Stationery Show® (NSS) and Gifts & Decorative Accessories have partnered to present two Tweet n' Greets during NSS 2011, from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16. Hosted in... more »
