The current credit crunch has hurt franchising, one of the nation's largest business segments. Thousands of franchisees, in order to sell their franchised business, are finding it necessary to carry back a business note to complete the sale, thus becoming their buyer's bank. The seller financed business note puts the franchisee in a difficult situation as they do not end up with cash from the sale of their small business, and they're faced with the worry that the note payor (their buyer) will not continue to make payments. Terms for Seller financing notes can last 5 years ...

Sky Ridge Medical Center's Bariatric Center of Excellence is holding its fifth annual reception to celebrate a number of patients' recent triumph over obesity on Jan. 27 in the Sky Ridge Medical Center lobby. This reception, accompanied by a "before" and "after" pants display in the hospital lobby, will document the life-changing weight loss the patients are enjoying as a result of undergoing bariatric procedures at Sky Ridge Medical Center. The program, entitled "Pants Across Sky Ridge," is a combination of a kick-off reception for former patients and their families ...

After game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds signed a Space Act Agreement with The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the firm produced the new deck in conjunction with NASA's Education Department. Together, the two chose words that reflected the rich history and future of NASA and space exploration. As an added learning tool, word definitions, individuals' bios, and term definitions can now be found on the NASA websites, so that children and parents can learn about space exploration and NASA together. Encouraging children to learn ...

The festival, running from the 11th-13th of February boasts over 200 live acts from the worlds of music, dance, theatre, art photography and much more in one of Liverpool's most exciting venues- the Contemporary Urban Centre. Situated in Greenland Street, the building will be packed with bands, dancers, exhibitions, flashmobs, games, a vintage fair, and food and drink for all who chose to get involved. Threshold is a partnership between promoters Under the Influence and the Liverpool CUC and this means it's a festival with a conscience. Every penny you spend at Threshold ...

The Oakland Marriott City Center invites guests to experience the hotel's new renovation by offering a free weekend getaway package through their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/OAKmarriott. Now through March 31, 2011 guests can "Like" the hotel's Facebook page, rediscover Oakland and register for the Get Jazzed For Change Sweepstakes. Three lucky winners will win a weekend getaway package for two at the hotel, or gift certificates for the new on-site restaurant Level Two and the Twelve Bar Lounge. Guests can relax in the newly remodeled hotel, which features ...

Scott E. Squillace, Principal of Squillace & Associates, P.C. has been named a 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager. Mr. Squillace was nominated by his colleagues and clients for this honor. Once nominated, Scott had to pass a rigorous independent research process designed to identify those wealth managers who scored highest in client satisfaction. This select group is made up of only 7% of wealth managers in the Boston metro area. "I am honored to again receive this award. Our team strives every day to ensure that every client and client family is given the highest level ...

Ditch the red roses, Ferrero Rocher and Andrew Brownsword teddy bear this Valentine's Day and instead give your special someone the keys, not only to your heart, but also to their very own piece of paradise in the shape of a love nest over looking Brazil's stunning Praia do Amor - Love Beach. Nothing says 'I love you' quite like a glass of champers in your very own Jacuzzi gazing out across the Atlantic... For year-round summer lovin' Pipa, in the northeast of Brazil, is the place to buy. Aside from a picturesque town teeming with trendy restaurants, bars and shops, ...

EntropySoft and Clearwell sign OEM agreement for additional connectivity for e-discovery platform EntropySoft connectors enable increased e-discovery capabilities for Clearwell E-Discovery Platform EntropySoft, a specialist of enterprise connectivity and content integration, today announced its OEM agreement with Clearwell Systems, Inc., a leader in intelligent e-discovery. The relationship enables Clearwell to connect to more content silos to support the entire e-discovery lifecycle, from Identification and Collection through Review and Production. Clearwell ...

Having started in 1989, Home Partners boasts thousands of satisfied customers. Appliance Repair Saint Louis will service all Major Brand Appliances including Kenmore, Whirlpool, General Electric, Amana, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Insinkerator, Frigidaire, Sub Zero, Kitchen Aide, Magic Chef, and Scottsman. All services come with a one year parts and labor repair guarantee. The Appliance Repair Saint Louis service marketing campaign is a multimedia operation which includes the main Appliance Repair Saint Louis website, as well as ad placements in various digital media, supported ...

PrestigioPlaza.com, an international computer and gadget online shop offering only the finest services and products from the world best known and exclusive brands, offers laptops with availability to get Cyprus Government Subsidy of EUR300 for students. The Ministry of Education in Cyprus announced that a recent decision of the Council of Ministers is to award a grant to school students for purchasing a new laptop computer. Beneficiaries are all students who are attending the school year 2010-2011 in the grade B of public schools or private secondary schools, approved ...

Between 1946 and 1964, more than 76 million children were born in the United States who would become the most influential generation of our time: the Baby Boomers. The Boomers have blazed a social trail and left a lasting mark on the American economy and now, this January, the first of the Baby Boomers are turning 65 - officially hitting senior status. As this happens, the United States is bracing for an extraordinary population shift. Experts predict this mass aging trend to significantly affect economic and social dynamics for decades to come, providing both major ...

BigSavingsList.com launches new business opportunity for 420 cities/regions throughout the Unites States. BigSavingsList.com is a national marketing website platform where local businesses feature their products and services by offering deals, promotions and coupons to a targeted audience. This new business opportunity grants licensees an exclusive territory to market and promote the BigSavingsList.com platform. "Our new licensing program is a complete turnkey business solution where individuals can start making income with very little investment. Our program features ...

The conference presented an update on addiction. The theme of the conference was "Communities in Circles" which focusedon the impact of addictions in our communities. Summer Sky Treatment Center, the Texas Based Drug Rehab Center responsible for treating over 10,000 individuals, is pleased to announce continued support to families, individuals and addiction professionals in Dallas, Texas. Summer Sky sent a team of addiction treatment professionals to the Dallas Nova Conference on January 21st and 22nd. Summer Sky was proud to have its Chief Clinical Officer, Jennifer ...

Speakman Company is pleased to introduce The Anystream Counter Display Program, a turnkey way for Plumbing Wholesalers to sell Speakman Anystream showerheads. The counter display features three of Speakman's well known showerheads displayed in a stepped space saving counter display. Each display is shipped from Speakman fully loaded with product, allowing the customer to remove the display from its packaging, insert the header, place the display on the counter and start selling! Additionally Speakman has developed replenishment sleeves for each of the showerhead ...

Capstone Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CHDT Corporation (CHDO.OB), a consumer products Company focused on designing and manufacturing consumer products for the retail market, returns to the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago for the third year in a row - March 6 through March 8, 2011. All of the Company's product lines will be on display, Eco-i-Lites (multi-function power failure lights, which surpassed $10,000,000 in sales since its inception in 2008), Pathway Lights (book lights and task lights), Light Ringers (LED desk lamps), eBook-Lites ...

There is just over one week remaining to take advantage of the early booking discount for the Cloud Computing World Forum Middle East & Africa - http://www.cloudcomputinglive.com/mea - taking place at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai on the 9th March, 2011. The agenda will include a number of high-profile case studies presenting how the cloud has worked for them, how it has been integrated and the strengths and weaknesses of strategies adopted. Speakers confirmed include: - Raj Patel, Vice President, Information Technology, Majid Al Futtaim - Arun Tewary, CIO, ...

The International Academy of Science today announced the release of the Credit Recovery model of the Acellus Learning System. The credit recovery model of Acellus uses Deficiency Diagnostic technology to provide in-depth training on the specific areas where students are lacking in understanding. "Acellus Credit Recovery takes a revolutionary approach to helping at-risk students more effectively regain lost credits," said Dr. Maria Sanchez, President at the International Academy of Science. "By leveraging technology to focus remedial efforts on the specific gaps in each ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI, Inc. (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced the release of the results of The 2011 Economic Trends Survey conducted by the Employer Associations of America. This comprehensive survey of nearly 2,800 organizations reflects a consistent, cautiously optimistic view of 2011 by employers across the nation. While the survey had responses from all 50 states, the results did not vary significantly by region or state. ...

The Partis Building comprises new office accommodation to further expand an existing development and has been designed to integrate with the surrounding buildings, while featuring improved environmental performance. Arun Thaneja, MICIAT, Chartered Architectural Technologist at Woods Hardwick said, "I'm proud of the technical aspects of the design - the building is a focal point, especially the glass rotunda and main entrance 'feature". Woods Hardwick worked closely alongside Winvie Construction Ltd to consider the building's end-user, the facilities to be provided, ...

At Home Assessments is the only provider of durable home medical equipment in the southeast that offers clients a comprehensive set of services to accompany the purchase of vital medical equipment for the home. The company has garnered a reputation as a business that cares about the improvement of customers' lifestyles. Unlike other durable medical equipment vendors, At Home Assessments provides on-site home assessments conducted by medical equipment experts, product-to-needs and environmental matching, and custom home installation of medical equipment. Recently, At ...

Global timeshare and fractional industry information provider Perspective Magazine announces that AMDETUR will be involved as a GNEX 2011 Supporter during the First Annual Global Networking Expo. "The continuous growth and consolidation of our industry is a result of important aspects such as its essential value and the professional work its participants fulfill. For this reason, we are glad to work together again with Perspective Magazine and support the GNEX 2011 global networking expo," said Juan Vela Ruiz, Chairman, AMDETUR. AMDETUR (which stands for Asociación ...

Family fights, job interviews and all the drama that comes with being unemployed is the focus of a new reality series filmed in Detroit. Metro Detroit's laid off and underemployed have a chance to tell their stories on camera. The casting call, a partnership between non-profit, Upgrade Detroit and Los Angeles-based JR Stern Creative Group, will take place from 12-2 pm on Saturday February 5th in Southfield, Michigan. The reality show will air as a part of a web-series and a series to be aired on network television. The casting call is a series of auditions in various ...

Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. will engage in a year-long celebration of the company's 25th anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation. The festivities officially began on January 15th with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at Connections, the Internet cafe at the Plantation. Both Gulf Shores Plantation homeowners and Mandoki staff were in attendance. To commemorate the anniversary, Gulf Shores Plantation guests and homeowners will be invited to participate in contests, special offers, and drawings throughout the year, among other events. Originally founded by Peter Mandoki under ...

Publishing company WriteWordBlackInk, which publishes a series of English-Chamorro children's books, has selected online shopping website Guam Catalog to be the exclusive seller of its book series on the internet. The first book came out in local book stores on the island of Guam and is already available for purchase online at Guam Catalog. Because of the exclusive agreement, consumers won't be able to find the book on other popular online shopping sites like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. The books can only be purchased online at Guam Catalog. "We are pleased to enter into ...

Trafford Publishing, one of the leading "print on demand" companies in the book publishing industry, offers top of the line marketing packages that maximize a published author's book exposure in the market and is now bringing its expertise in the film industry. Trafford increases self published authors their chances of hitting an on-screen adaptation of their book and making it available to agents, producers, directors, writers and actors who are on the lookout for fresh material to develop into full length feature films and serial TV shows. Here are Trafford Publishing's ...