West Clare could be in line for a significant jobs boost after a planning application to develop a €4m supermarket and community development in Miltown Malbay was lodged with Clare County Council this week.

The proposed new development will consist of a 10,000 sq ft supermarket, 150-space car park, relief road for the town, children’s playground, and an astro-turf facility with associated dressing rooms and lighting.

Local businessman John Jones says the says the project will regenerate the local area and create over 50 jobs, as well as additional seasonal employment.  A further 70 jobs will be generated during the 12-18 month construction phase.

Mr. Jones said: “From a commercial point the supermarket is a very important addition to the infrastructure of the town. On a local level the car park, playground and playing pitch, which represents an investment of in excess of €250,000, would be vital additions to the towns amenities.

“The single-storey supermarket, which will have a separate service yard with staff parking and is designed with the latest environmentally friendly innovations, will generate its business from the current high level of business spillage out of the town. Recent studies have shown that this is very achievable and would complement existing commercial activity in the town.

“The employment generated by this project would act as a shot in the arm for Miltown Malbay and surrounding areas, which has experienced high levels of emigration since the downturn in the economy.  This project would enable more people to live and work in their own community as they would prefer.  For example, Miltown St Joseph’s GAA club has pledged its support to the project as it recognises the importance associated with building a self-sustainable community, one which offers work opportunities and an improved quality of life for its young people.

“The range of products in the shop will also reduce the need for people to travel considerable distances for their shopping. By more people shopping locally the supermarket will generate additional revenue for the other local businesses which will in turn generate more employment”, he added.

Commenting on the development of ancillary facilities, Mr. Jones stated “An adjacent 150-space car park, which will be free of charge, will service both the shop and the town in general. A further 14 car park spaces at the site entrance will provide additional car parking for the residents of the Ennis Road.

“A through road will in time connect with the Ballard Road creating another portion of the relief road around the town.  An enclosed children’s playground will be located adjacent to the car park and will be a great addition to the town’s amenities”, Mr. Jones concluded.

John Jones and his wife Claire currently operate a Centra supermarket at Church Street, Miltown Malbay. They are the seventh successive generation of the Jones family to operate the business, which was established in 1835.

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Note To Editor:
-    John Jones is available for interview and further comment on 087-2796166.
-    A high resolution image is available on request. Please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 086-8534900 or media@dunphypr.com

Lake Gaston, VA & NC – Deck cleaning technicians are gearing up for the fall season when people will be having their wood decks cleaned and sealed to protect them from the harsh winter elements. With summer time coming to an end, families are enjoying the few weekends they have left before putting the grill and patio furniture into storage.

“We have found that consumers are tired of spending their weekend cleaning and sealing their deck,” said Keith Quinn, owner of Wood RE New. Many are dismayed at the results as they discover the damage caused by high-pressure power washing.”

Deck cleaning and maintenance can be strenuous work for the average homeowner. In many cases, do-it-yourself homeowners injure themselves and have to take time off work and visit the chiropractor.

According to Keith Quinn, people are often disappointed with the results when they purchase deck cleaning and sealing products from the local hardware store. The products are not as effective or long-lasting as Wood Re New’s exclusive wood cleaner and wood protectant.

“One common mistake with homeowners is applying too much pressure to clean the wood,” said Quinn. “This causes more harm than good.”

Wood Re New uses their own, exclusive, foam cleaner that is so effective it allows them to use lower pressure to clean exterior wood surfaces. This eliminates the damage caused by using high pressure to loosen dirt and debris. In addition to being safe for wood surfaces, Wood Re New’s deck cleaning products are environmentally friendly and pose no harm to surrounding plants, pets and children.

Wood Re New applies a penetrating sealer which repels water and protects wood surfaces from UV rays and mold and mildew damage. “Most store-bought products are not absorbed into the wood and merely give temporary results,” said Quinn.

Customers who hire Wood Re New for deck cleaning and sealing have more time to enjoy their deck rather than work on it. The results are longer-lasting and higher-quality as they far exceed customer satisfaction.

Keith Quinn owns and operates Wood Re New, serving the Lake Country Area of Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, Roanoke Rapids Lake of Virginia and North Carolina. Visit http://www.woodrenew.com/henderson/index.html to learn more.

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Larkspur, CA – Dryer vent installation technician, Rhonda Nole, has been recognized by the American Ratings Corporation for Professionals by being awarded the highest status. The company is dedicated to providing consumers with accurate customer service ratings of area businesses and services. “Our customers are our most important asset. We pride ourselves on our quality of service and professionalism. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We don’t consider any job done until the customer is happy,” said Rhonda.

Rhonda Nole owns Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay area, specializing in dryer exhaust services. With her background experience as a Systems Engineer she credits her success to her dedication to customer service which has been enjoyed by many happy clients.

Most people take their clothes dryers for granted; few think about the importance of professional dryer vent installation and annual dryer vent cleaning. “I’ve had customers say they were going to replace their clothes dryer because it was taking too long to dry a load of laundry, or it was making loud thumping or scraping noises,” said Rhonda. “These signs typically indicate poor air flow or worn belts and bearings. Both can be serious fire hazards; poor air flow can cause over heating; worn bearings can cause the dryer to throw sparks into the dryer ducts and ignite flammable lint that has been allowed to build up.”

Over 15,000 dryer fires are reported annually, with failure to clean dryer vents being cited as the number one cause. “Preventing dryer fires, saving energy, and prolonging dryer life are three compelling reasons to clean dryer vent systems annually. It is our goal is to make one million clothes dryers safer and greener by the year 2011,” said Rhonda.

Your clothes dryer will be safer, take less time and require less energy to do its job – and that’s good news any way you look at it. To promote consumer awareness, Rhonda has written articles and created interesting blogs for consumers to learn more; read some of Rhonda’s articles at http://dryerventcleaninglarkspur.blogspot.com/

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

If there is anything more quintessentially Irish than the Rose of Tralee Festival it is the iconic image of the majestic Cliffs of Moher stretching along the Atlantic coastline of County Clare.  The Cliffs of Moher are one of 28 finalists in a contest to find the New 7 Wonders of Nature.  Arizona’s Grand Canyon is another.  Meanwhile, 32 representatives of Irish & Irish ancestry womanhood are contesting the 2010 Rose of Tralee title which will be awarded on Tuesday night in the town of Tralee, County Kerry. Read more »

A tourism delegation from County Clare is travelling to the United States this week to promote County Clare as a “must visit” destination for American tourists. Read more »

The County Museum Dundalk is hosting a one-day conference, ‘Reach The Future Through The Past’, on Wednesday 25 August 2010. Read more »

Clare parents are being reminded that applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance should be submitted before 30th September. Read more »

“New Delhi, July 10, 2010 – Members of the high level steering committee for Hospital Infrastructure India (HII) were unanimous in their praise for the exhibition’s progress so far, at a recent meet, and deemed that it was on course to be an industry leading platform for healthcare development in India”.

The meeting that was held at India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi on 2^nd July 2010 was attended by some of India’s leading healthcare professionals. It  included Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Head , Department of Hospital Administration & Medical Superintendant, AIIMS; Dr. Chandrashekhar, Directorate General of Health Services and senior architect; Dr. Baljit Singh Bedi , Advisor ,Health Informatics, C-DAC, Ministry of Communications and IT, Govt. of India; Mr. Vijay Garg, Joint Hon. Secretary, The India Institute of Architects; Dr. Vivek Desai, Managing Director, HOSMAC; Air Marshall Lalji K Verma (Retd), President, ISHWM; Dr Hari Om Gupta, Hon. Secretary, Indian Association of Structural Engineers; Dr. Akhil K Sangal , CEO, Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation among others.

Welcoming the members to the meet, Nicky Mason – Managing Director, IIR Exhibitions India part of Informa plc and organisers of HII, underscored the importance of the steering committee members’ support for the event and welcomed their feedback in order to make the event a great success.

“With less than six months out from the event, the exhibition space is more than 70 percent sold” said Guru Prasath, Group Exhibitions Director for IIR Exhibitions India, as he updated the members on the tremendous response that HII has been able to generate from the industry.

“Some of the biggest names in the industry including L&T,  Armstrong, Everest, GMP Technical, HKS, Pidilite, Chempharm have already confirmed and many others including Sony, SNG, Trumpf, Emerson, Softlink, Source Development, Draeger, Siemens, Shapoorji Pallonji expressing interest to participate at HII 2010”.

Dr. Vivek Desai, Managing Director for HOSMAC, which is the knowledge partner and co-organiser of the conference for HII 2010, presented the conference agenda draft which was followed by an open discussion from the steering committee members who shared their views on the topics.

To ensure that the event attracts the most relevant visitors to the event, a visitor promotion plan for HII 2010 is put in place, which was also presented and discussed during the meet.

Dr Shakti Kumar Gupta applauded the efforts of the organisers and was happy with the planning of the event. He gave suggestions as to how technology can be gainfully utilised in healthcare development and stressed the importance of the IT revolution in emerging healthcare trends. He also emphasised the need for involving hospital administrators in the conference.

Echoing the overall feedback for the meet was Mr. Hari Om Gupta, Honorary Secretary, Indian Association of Structural Engineers. “It was a great experience to listen to and share our view points with the experts in the field of hospital infrastructure and health services in India.”http://www.fastpressreleaser.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=22120&action=edit

“From the list of participants shown in the presentation it is absolutely clear that you are bringing all the people together who are responsible for creating hospital infrastructure including end users of these facilities. It will be a good platform for the medical experts to define their needs based on their experience of working in the existing hospitals to the engineers, architects, builders and investors who will design and create the world class facilities of the future.”

For more information about the Hospital Infrastructure India 2010 exhibition, conference and opportunities available to participate, visit the www.hospitalinfra-india.com website.

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For further information, please contact:
Mehul Thakkar
Marketing Manager
IIR Exhibition India
Telephone: +91 22 4020 3300
Email: mehul.thakkar@informa.in

Organizing a wedding can be rather stressful especially for the bride who usually takes the lead in the wedding planning stages. After months of organizing, sampling, shopping and spending far too much money, the big day arrives and everyone involved crosses their fingers in the hope that it lives up to everything they had hoped for.

Well once their special day and been and gone, the bride and groom can go away on honeymoon with lovely memories firmly stored in their minds. But wouldn’t it be great if one of their wedding gifts could record all the greatest memories and the smallest details of the big day so they always had a keepsake to look back on and remember the best day of their lives.

Well the Personalized Gift Book – Our Wedding Memories is a gorgeous idea and has just been added to our wedding gifts section. This thoughtful present is perfect for the happy couple to fill with all their favourite wedding memories. Not only is the front cover personalised with the bride and groom’s names but each page of the book also has their names personalised on 12 romantic themed images.

Each page features a question surrounding their wedding day and space for them to capture their favourite moments and ensure no detail is forgotten, making this one of our favourite new wedding gifts.

The Our Wedding Memories Personalised Gift Book is available from GettingPersonal.co.uk for just 9.95. This and many other wedding gifts can be delivered free of charge when more than 30 is spent in one transaction.

So go on; choose them wedding gifts that they’ll treasure for years…

Unique high quality gifts & personalised gifts at affordable prices, delivered quickly and guaranteed with a smile. To explore our range of wedding gifts further, please visit our website at http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk.

One of the most badly affected areas of Ennis during serious flooding last November is to benefit from flood relief works. Read more »

Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D., says he has received assurances from the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs that funding for the Clare Women’s Network for 2010 has been ring-fenced and maintained at 2009 levels. Read more »

The opening of the Limerick Tunnel by Taoiseach Brian Cowen today has been welcomed by Limerick County Council, the lead local authority in the development of one of the largest infrastructural projects ever undertaken in the Mid-West region. Read more »

Minister for Defence and Mid West TD Tony Killeen has described the European Commission’s (EC) decision to grant aid major firms locating in the mid-west as a “shot in the arm” for the regional economy. Read more »

The Mayor of Clare has reminded the people of East and North Clare that the deadline for making submissions relating to the future development of their respective local areas closes on Monday August 9th. Read more »

Sage ERP X3 is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution integrating all business and management processes within a single system. Accounts, purchasing, sales, inventory, manufacturing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) functions reside in a single database enabling organisations to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, both internally and externally, and improve business insight.

Rob Pope, DMC Software Business Development Manager said, “Sage ERP X3 is a great opportunity for DMC to help organisations grow efficiently and reduce operational costs without the overhead of expensive to deploy and maintain applications.

“Sage ERP X3 is based on Sage’s philosophy of great power through simplicity – simplicity of deployment and user experience makes manipulating complex and critical information easy, improving interactions and efficiencies across a business.”

Sage ERP X3 consolidates all processes within a business and makes information easily accessible to users across departments. Up to the minute information enhances internal communications while enabling better customer service- key to retaining business in the current economic climate. In addition, Sage ERP X3 holds all data in the same database therefore the need to rekey data is removed enhancing business efficiency and workforce productivity allowing more time to be focused on key areas of the business.

Many businesses when they take on an ERP solution do not know what functionality will be required in years to come as the business transforms. Sage ERP X3 is unique because it is flexible and adaptable- functionality, users and additional branches can be activated as the business moves forward without the need for additional costly developments.

About DMC Software

DMC Software is a company that is experienced in providing Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries including ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

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For more information please contact Jade Dixon-Winters, Marketing Executive.

Email: jadewinters@dmcsoftware.co.uk

Tel: 01733 362120

Throughout the recent recession, DMC Software, leading Sage Business Partner, have described Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as the essential business tool to survive in a difficult economic climate. As the green shoots of recovery begin to show, CRM comes into its own as businesses head towards strong economic recovery and DMC demonstrate how it can be successfully employed.

Mike Ramsay, managing director of DMC Software said, “CRM for many businesses during the recession has been the difference between success and failure. At DMC we have a strong focus on customer service and without our CRM solution the high level of customer service we provide would be drastically reduced. CRM is what has given our business the strength to grow during the recession, defying the economic trend, because we had the tools in place to acquire and retain clients.

“The economic crash has shaped buying behaviour and many buyers now place customer service higher on their agenda than ever before. CRM solutions are key to providing a high level of customer service providing businesses with a competitive advantage moving forward.”

CRM software, when implemented correctly, provides a single location for all customer centric data to be stored. Sage SalesLogix CRM is the world’s leading CRM solution that enables users to stay competitive while safeguarding customer retention. SalesLogix has been designed to support the entire business in making more profitable business relationships, with three modules for sales, marketing and customer service functions.

Sage SalesLogix is an extremely powerful solution which offers great opportunities for further development to meet individual business requirements. Existing business processes can be streamlined and automated through introducing SalesLogix, allowing resources to be utilised to better effect, freeing time to be spent attending to more important aspects of business.

About DMC

DMC Software offers a host of software solutions to support the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Accounts functions within a business. In addition to this they offer high quality professional services, including development, training and technical support, ensuring businesses are provided with a solution that will increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on any of the products available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

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For more information please contact Jade Dixon-Winters, Marketing Executive.

Email: jadewinters@dmcsoftware.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1733 362120

Sage 50 Accounts 2010 was released on presale this month and DMC Software Solutions, leading Sage Business Partner, tout the Sage 50 Accounts 2010 release as “the leading solution to help businesses manage their finances smarter.”

Money is the life blood of a business and in times of economic hardship it is vital for businesses to manage their finances efficiently and effectively. The latest version of Sage 50 Accounts recognises this and goes the extra mile to provide the tools to make its users more productive, allowing additional time to be spent on more pressing business issues.

New to Sage 50 Accounts 2010 are guides and video simulations enabling new or infrequent users of Sage 50 Accounts to get to grips with its functionality quickly and easily. In addition to this the reporting aspect of Sage 50 has been improved so that users have greater visibility of the organisations position- the new profit button even allows users to see the profit to be made on an item before committing to a price.

John Hinckley, Sage 50 Project Manager at DMC Software said, “The new Sage 50 Accounts offers features that save time and improve visibility, key in the current business environment. In addition, integration with ACT! by Sage CRM facilitated by Sage 50 Accounts goes further to streamline business processes. At DMC we are very excited about the improvements made around the integration of ACT and Sage 50. Paired, this is much more an end to end business management solution than ever before.”

“What’s more, DMC are soon to release a link that integrates both SalesLogix CRM and Sage 50 to provide users with an advanced business management system spanning each department within a business. This functionality extends the realms within which Sage 50 Accounts operates and opens up a host of opportunities for Sage 50 users.”

DMC Software provides a full range of professional services to help businesses get the most from their Sage 50 investment. From implementation through to customisation, training and technical support DMC Software guide organisations to ensure they get the maximum return on investment.

About DMC Software
DMC Software is a company that is experienced in providing Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries including ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

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For more information please contact Jade Dixon-Winters, Marketing Executive.
Email: jadewinters@dmcsoftware.co.uk
Tel: 01733 362120

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DMC Software demystify Microsoft SharePoint technology with series of Seminars DMC Software has completed the first series of planned events that aim to “demystify the enigma that is Microsoft SharePoint”. In association with Microsoft, DMC hosted a number of insightful seminars and webinars that highlighted how Microsoft SharePoint technology can support a business, providing enhanced workflow processes and organisational efficiency.

DMC Software demystify Microsoft SharePoint technology with series of Seminars: Nik Smith, marketing manager of DMC Software said, “The events were a great success, with high uptake for both the physical and web based seminars. The feedback from attendees has been excellent so far and we have already published dates for the next series of events.

“SharePoint is a great business solution that can provide all businesses with a broad range of possibilities. With the support of Microsoft, we are enjoying the chance to show businesses just how they can start to leverage features and functionality from the products they already own. The team from Microsoft who we work alongside have a clear roadmap for development and never before have we been able to answer ‘yes’ so often to questions presented.”

Microsoft SharePoint provides users with a solution to a variety of common business issues. On a basic level SharePoint enables easy management of corporate documentation facilitating data exchange across departmental and geographical boundaries. At a more advanced level SharePoint can be used to unify disparate business systems and produce comprehensive business intelligence.

Moreover, SharePoint technology that comes as part of the Windows Server product. This means that many businesses have SharePoint functionality at their finger tips that is not being utilised. DMC Software employ a number of SharePoint specialists that can help organisations harness the power of SharePoint technology by gradually integrating it with existing business systems and processes.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the DMC Microsoft SharePoint seminars and webinars should visit http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/Events/

About DMC Software

DMC Software is a company that is experienced inproviding Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries including ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

DMC Software, the business software specialists celebrate yet another achievement in 2009. The leading Sage and Microsoft Business Partner has been shortlisted for the prestigious Software Satisfaction Reseller of the Year Award – the unique awards voted for by customers.

It has been announced that DMC Software Solutions, leading Sage and Microsoft Business Partner, has made the shortlist for the Software Satisfaction Reseller of the Year Award.
This is an exceptional achievement for DMC Software because the Software Satisfaction Awards are unique; they are voted for by genuine customers and based entirely on their views and opinions. This means that those businesses that make the shortlist deliver a quality product and first class service.

Mike Ramsay, managing director of DMC Software announced, “2009 has been a phenomenal year for DMC Software and being shortlisted for this award is the icing on the cake. I feel that being shortlisted for Reseller of the year is truly reflective of DMC’s continual effort to provide our customers with a service that is second to no other.

“I would like to personally thank all of the clients that have taken the time to vote for DMC Software in the Software Satisfaction Survey and hope that we can continue to provide them with this high standard of service.”

The winner of the Software Satisfaction Reseller of the Year Award category will be announced at the awards dinner on 8th October 2009 at the Royal Courts of Justice.

About Software Satisfaction Awards
“The main awards are, as in previous years, based on primary research amongst genuine buyers and end-users of business software applications.” In total this year over 8,100 votes were received across the 20 award categories this year – This makes “the survey one of the largest individual pieces of business opinion research in the UK.”

About DMC Software
DMC Software is a company that is experienced in providing Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries including ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff. www.dmcsoftware.co.uk

How to Sell Your Business – FREE – E book

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www.sellmybiz.net

This 41 page E Book (free version) is written to educate business

Owners who intend to sell their business.

The book covers hot button topics like:

• How to price your business
• Where to advertise to find a buyer
• How to save money during the process
• How to avoid scams and overpriced vendors

Written by Jay Kokora and Dona Kokora who have helped market over 600 businesses owners

over the past 2 years. More information can be found at:

www.sellmybiz.net

GOfers Logistics Worldwide, established 1999, welcomes Danny Norris to the role of sales and operations manager. Danny, 40, joins the Bourn based global logistics firm following a long-term managerial role at AVIS Rent-A-Car.

Danny’s recruitment comes during a particularly exciting period of growth and on the cusp of the companies 10th anniversary. Danny says: “I am delighted to be working with such a friendly and experienced team. GOfers is highly regarded for its focus on customer relations and has an excellent development and training programme. We are currently preparing for expansion into new offices, where I am looking forward to heading the sales team and building on the companies’ already outstanding international reputation.”

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Editor’s notes:
GOfers Logistics Worldwide, established 1999 provides bespoke solutions to logistics requirements. It implements supply chain solutions for a number of high profile clients, freeing them from day-to-day logistics problems to allow concentration on core business activities. GOfers undertake tasks such as scheduling, importation, exportation, customs documentation, storage and distribution, monitoring and tracking – encompassing all the essentials of managing a project.

For further information please contact Honey PR on 01223 241770 or email info@honeypr.com www.honeypr.com

Leamington, Ontario – May 27, 2009.  Only few months went by after Vitalii Jidkov joined a successful
team of CarbonCopyPro entrepreneurs and he announces the opening of his own company – VVJ Global Enterprises, LLC.

This company will concentrate on providing people with great products using CarbonCopyPro
marketing system. By being with this successful marketing team, Vitalii Jidkov became one of the top producers in his geographic area.

Here is what Vitalii Jidkov says about this event: “I am very excited to start my new company and be able
to help more people to achieve their dreams on a higher and more professional level. I am very grateful
that I found CarbonCopyPro which helped me to discover new opportunities in life and grow personally
and professionally to the level that I can build my own business now and help much more people with
their business development.”

VVJ Global Enterprises, LLC will continue to cooperate with CarbonCopyPro and provide customers
with turnkey “business in a box”. Vitalii Jidkov and his new company will help CarbonCopyPro with
their challenging goal of creating 100 millionaires by 2012.

Vitalii Jidkov was quoted as saying, “I love this approach to think and dream big. And because of that
I adjusted my mission to help CCPro to create at least 10 millionaires. I strongly believe that it is possible
with this exceptional system and incredible product line. Before I could never imagine starting my own
corporation so quickly. “

This is one more example of success that was created by this extraordinary system. People who had no
marketing or internet business experience before, become leaders and top earners in the industry in such a
short time.

VVJ Global Enterprises, LLC is located in Leamington, Ontario and its main informational site is www.vjglobalbusiness.com.

For more information visit:         www.vjglobalbusiness.com
Contact information: e-mail  -      vvjglobalenterprises@gmail.com
Phone  -      519-325-0176

LATEST NEWS UK: Enterprises who, in the course of their business, take card payments over the telephone need to be aware of PCI DSS.

What is PCI DSS? In a bid to help prevent payment card fraud, the Payment Card Industry (PCI), which is an alliance of major credit card issuers, has established a single set of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). One of these standards (section 3.2) states that companies taking card payments by telephone cannot store any sensitive authentication data, post transaction. They define this sensitive data as being the magnetic stripe and the printed security code on the back of the card – when purchasing an item over the phone, you are often asked for the three digit number on the back of your card. This particular standard does apply to call centres that use call recording.

Businesses who choose to overlook PCI DSS risk fines and even the withdrawal of merchant service privileges.

At first sight, this requirement could present a sizeable headache. It can be addressed in several ways, some more practical than others. You could choose simply not to record calls where payment card transactions are made. Or you could transfer the customer to an automated payment card processing solution. Both of these options do have their limitations. Alternatively, you could solve the problem by using a call recording system like Veritape that continues to record calls whilst neatly blanking out sensitive authentication data.

Veritape offers a proven, comprehensive solution to the challenge of PCI DSS, which blanks the recording of sensitive data whilst still recording calls.  How does it work?

• Veritape’s call control software lets you place ‘triggers’ within your call handling process.
• When an agent takes a payment and reaches a pre-defined ‘trigger’, call recording is automatically paused until the agent reaches a second pre-defined ‘trigger’, when recording recommences.

Veritape’s solution allows PCI DSS call recording requirements are met whilst still recording calls. We are the only call recording supplier who can offer a comprehensive solution to the challenges of PCI DSS and call recording.

Veritape’s answer to PCI DSS is one example of how its flexible call recording software can positively help businesses to operate productively and effectively.

Visit www.veritape.com for more information.

For further information contact suzie@honeypr.com 01223 241770

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Editors Notes:

• The Core Modules

- The Veritape Client module is at the very heart of the software. Fully automated, contact centre agents have no active involvement with it. One copy is needed for each recorded telephone extension or seat.

- Veritape Manager supplies the call search and playback facility. 

• The Optional Extras

- Veritape Call Scoring provides the tools for evaluation and training of agents. It allows companies to measure performance and productivity and identify training and development needs. Tackling efficiency and customer service will impact positively on operational costs and ultimately help to drive up revenue.

- Veritape Call Tagging lets you label (or tag) calls with relevant information and retrieve them quickly and easily. By categorizing in this way a vast volume of data can be sifted through efficiently and reliably.

- Veriscope is an agent independent speech recognition module. This sophisticated facility allows you to automatically categorise recorded calls and identify key words and phrases.

• Compliance and Guidelines

- The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Designed to protect businesses from hackers accessing account data and consumers from payment card fraud or identity theft, Veritape offer a proven solution that complies with this directive, blanking the recording of sensitive data whilst still recording the rest of the call.

- The UK’s FSA now requires many financial services firms to record calls. Veritape complies fully with the FSA regulations.

- Local authorities use 198 National Indicators for reporting different aspects of performance. One of them, NI14, gives a measure of how many points of avoidable contact were received – calls that shouldn’t have occurred. Veritape offers easy access to measure and reduce avoidable contact points.

• About Veritape

- Founded in 2001 by business partners James Heath and Cameron Ross.

- UK based, privately owned company with offices in Alkrington, Greater Manchester and St Albans, Hertfordshire.

- Veritape’s customer base is broad, spanning many sectors including motor, financial, retail, health and local government. Visit www.veritape.com/about/our-customers/ for more information.

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Hillsdale, MI – May 06, 2009

An uncertain economy brings out the creativity in business owners… it means entrepreneurs need to find interesting new ways to start their businesses, and unusual new ways to make their businesses succeed. A Michigan family has built up a pair of successful businesses over the last 15 years with the Vanity Car Wash and Ice Cream store in Hillsdale. And now in a creative twist, they’re looking to simply hand the keys to their businesses over to a lucky new owner.

If you’ve always wanted to own your own business, if you have an interest in helping customers put a sparkle on their car or some sprinkles on their cone, this could be your “golden” opportunity to make your dreams come true.

The owners of these two established businesses, located together across from the County Fairgrounds in Hillsdale Michigan, are currently selling 6,000 numbered sets of “Express Keys” for $100.00 each. The electronic keys can be used by the key-holder to get $100.00 worth of car washes and vacuuming services at the business.

A sparkling clean car might be incentive enough to buy in to the promotion… but as an added bonus, with each set of keys purchased, the purchaser’s name is entered into a drawing. In May of 2010, or when all 6,000 key sets have been sold, (whichever comes first) the owners will randomly choose a key number… and simply hand over to that key-holder the ownership of the Vanity Car Wash, with its three self-serve bays, one touchless automatic bay, the adjoining takeout ice cream store, and all their inventory. The businesses will then belong to the new owner, who can choose to run the businesses, sell the businesses, or whatever they wish.

If you want an opportunity to own these established businesses, you can purchase your set of keys or find out more by stopping in the store located at 214 S. Broad St. in Hillsdale, or by visiting their website at: www.keystoyourbusiness.com .

DMC software have identified a positive way of cost reduction on IT resources, which will have little impact on the day to day running of your business.  Outsourcing IT services provides cost reduction solutions to help your business through all economic pressures.

As the economic pressures increase businesses are forced to look at ways of cutting costs. In many cases cutting expenditure can put a business at a disadvantage, for example, if the marketing budget is reduced as a result, brand exposure is reduced which in turn can impact on sales revenue. DMC Software, leading business solutions provider, has identified how businesses can cut costs without impacting on the way in which an organisation operates, outsourcing IT services.

Outsourcing IT services is a well established concept which became popular in the 1990’s. Businesses began to recognise that outsourcing IT could provide many savings in terms of capital equipment, staff, training and time. Outsourcing still provides businesses with these cost savings, however it has progressed significantly in recent years to provide organisations with opportunities to generate new business through improved performance.

Mike Ramsay, managing director of DMC Software remarks, “Outsourcing IT is not a unique concept however it can offer businesses an opportunity to cut costs without impacting on business performance, and in many ways can enhance performance. DMC have offered TotalCare IT Support to our clients now for two years. Even when TotalCare was introduced it was extremely popular, without the pressures of the recession on businesses to cut costs, highlighting that outsourcing IT is not just a short term solution to cope with the economic climate, but a way of improving productivity and profitability.”

TotalCare IT Support from DMC Software provides users with all the benefits of an IT department, without the associated costs. Effectively, DMC Software becomes your IT department taking care of maintenance as well as any problems that may arise with your software or systems, for an affordable monthly fee, removing the responsibility and any unexpected costs.

DMC Software is an esteemed Business Partner of both Microsoft and Dell which means they are able to provide and maintain any hardware with confidence. In addition to this, DMC is the leading Sage UK Business Partner, experienced in implementing a range of Sage CRM and accounting products, which means they are best placed to offer small to medium sized businesses with complete a complete IT services package.

Individual business needs and budgets are met with the four TotalCare packages, each includes regular maintenance and backups, system health checks, free support hotline and Microsoft updates. With TotalCare you can rest assured that should a problem arise DMC are will resolve it quickly with minimal disruption to your working day.

TotalCare not only allows businesses to reduce the costs associated with maintaining an IT department in-house, it frees up valuable human resources within your business. Where man hours were once spent on performing system maintenance, employee’s time can be allocated more effectively to increase efficiencies within the organisation.

About DMC

DMC Software Solutions offer a range of CRM and accounts solutions to business of all sizes backed up by award winning support services.DMC offer exceptional customer service and will work with an organisation to find the right solution and complimenting services to meet their business needs, increasing overall productivity and profitability.

For more information on TotalCare IT Support from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

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