As post-recession challenges bite, business leaders and managers are evaluating their optimum approach to customers, suppliers and partners. Consensus across all sectors is that a collaborative approach will deliver better value for customers and provide suppliers with a stable environment that encourages sustainable growth. In recognition, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed to adopt the first-ever standard on business collaboration - namely BS 11000, developed by BSI. Having already worked with numerous companies on a collaborative basis, the MoD affirms that ...

The International Association for Life Quality (IALQ), an initiative of the Training, Education & Research Institute (TERI), is proud to offer the world's first specialization coursework designed to train professionals to work as Special Needs Life Quality Coaches. Prospective coaches complete a rigorous, 16-week online experiential learning course that opens the doors to an entirely new career opportunity. Individuals are taught to become experts in supporting persons with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities and their families so clients can achieve ...

Vinod (Vin) Gupta, Chairman of the World Education Foundation and a 1967 graduate of IIT Kharagpur, attended the 3-day event in Dehli, India. PanIIT is an umbrella organization covering alumni of all Indian Institutes of Technology. Over the years, these conferences have become one of the leading technology summits for business leaders. This year the PanIIT 2010 Global Conference focused on good governance, knowledge-based economy, entrepreneurial, innovation, and equivalent and happy society. Mrs. Shrimati Pratibha Patil, President of India, addressed the conference ...

If the trio of entrepreneurs in their 60s-plus who co-founded a company called NuuKo are correct, people with executive- level experience are going to have a compelling new way to work. And for some one million Baby Boomers who have such experience and will reach the traditional age of "retirement" within the next five years, it will offer the ability to leave the world of "having a job," while still being useful, staying current, and generating income at a schedule, from a venue and at fees they control. NuuKo Chairman and co-founder Doug Poretz says the company is ...

Business Improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, are launching a user group for their Australian customers. The inaugural meeting of the Proven Path Club will be held at the Foster's Carlton & United Brewhouse in Melbourne on the 2nd December 2010. The Oliver Wight Proven Path Club, which has been running successfully in the United States and Europe for more than 20 years, is designed to provide an opportunity for Oliver Wight clients, past and present, to network, share experiences and exchange ideas. The launch meeting of the Australian club will offer an extensive ...

Auslogics Software has released a new build of its well-known free Windows task manager alternative - Auslogics Task Manager. The company has closely worked with the international community and now Task Manager is available in 12 different languages. Auslogics has always believed that computer speed-up, maintenance, and system information software should be easy to use even for novice users. But even the most intuitive programs can be difficult to understand if the software doesn't speak the user's language. Recognizing the needs of the growing number of international ...

Acclaro, a premier localization and translation firm, announces a live, one-hour webinar on "Translating Marketing Campaigns." Webinar: "Translating Marketing Campaigns" Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010 Time: 9 a.m. PST / Noon EST Pre-registration at: http://www.acclaro.com/webinars/translating-marketing-campaigns Cost: Complimentary Presenter: Alessia Petrucci and Ora Solomon of Acclaro During this live, interactive webinar, Acclaro will examine best practices for adapting a marketing campaign for new language markets, focusing on the translation process, key ...

Trust is essential in the world of internet shopping. '10 times as many consumers feel trust is more important than cost when doing business online', (VeriSign Brand Tracking Research, 2009). Yet, for the consumer, it can sometimes be tough to verify the identity and security of the website where you want to make a purchase. Are they a legitimate company? Trustworthy? Is it a truly secure payment system? That's where IndustrialLive.com's new VeriSign Trust Seal comes into play. With a simple click on the VeriSign Seal on the Industriallive.com website, customers are given ...

Loss of family, jobs, friends and self-respect are themes explored in a new six-video series by The Recovery Place, a Florida outpatient drug and alcohol rehab center. Greg and Jim, both now in recovery from their addictions, openly share their stark stories. Key to their healthy recovery from drugs and alcohol addictions is the structured transitional care that they received while at The Recovery Place, including a highly individualized outpatient rehabilitation program. Greg shares, "I was in and out of detox, in and out of jail. I was addicted to heroin for ten years." ...

Mecmesin's premium range of computer-controlled force test systems gain in loading ability, with the launch of a 50kN twin-column tester. The MultiTest 50-i joins Mecmesin's family of affordable tension and compression measurement systems, popularly used within QC laboratories and by manufacturers worldwide, with complex applications, requiring sophisticated programming and post-test data interrogation tools. This high capacity force test system marks a significant milestone for the company's test system capabilities. An increased clearance between the columns of 420mm ...

BinBase website announces release of latest BIN database on the Internet (version 4.0). A BIN (Bank Identification Numbers) database is a very useful solution for business owners and individuals processing payments on the Internet. It can help prevent credit card fraud and unauthorized payments. For example, a developer may wish to develop a hosted fraud prevention service and offer the solution to Ecommerce business owners. The service will depend on the BIN database for records of credit and/or debit card owners. Ecommerce sites may then use the solution to verify ...

In true satirical style OffTheGridNews.com, a site dedicated to providing individuals with the most comprehensive and practical survivalist information for living free from the shackles of on an outdated and overextended utilities network, corporate monopolies and government interference, has tackled one of the hottest issues making headlines today, the Transportation Security Administration's new requirement that all passengers at some U.S. airports pass through a full-body scanning device or submit to a thorough pat-down inspection before boarding a flight. It has ...

Sleep Apnea treatment will dramatically change in the future. Nasal CPAP has always been the "Gold Standard" of treatment even though the majority of patients could not tolerate treatment and as many as 60% discontinue treatment. The field of Dental Sleep Medicine has been brought front and center by the website http://www.ihatecpap.com. Thousands of patients have learned about oral appliance therapy and are currently receiving treatment as a direct result of I HATE CPAP.com. This new study may have immediate adverse effects on the stock prices of CPAP companies that ...

As the inventor of modern day reusable and eco-friendly diapering products for babies, FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers today announces it has taken home top honors in two categories at the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The FuzziBunz One-Size Cloth Diaper, the most adjustable one-size cloth diaper, was named "Best New Product of the Year," and FuzziBunz was named "Most Innovative Company of the Year" for its efforts to bring quality eco-friendly diapering products to moms around the world. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition ...

It's time to get ready for fast and furious online promotion action with the Speed Freerolls promotion. This November, at PokerTime online poker room players could win a share of a weekly $250 prize pool. These speed freerolls will take place every Thursday for the month of November 2010 at 8pm GMT at PokerTime. It kicked off on 4 November and will end this Thursday, 25 November, giving players one more Thursday to play. The weekly prize pool is $250, requires only 1 poker point and the top 40 players will get a portion of the $250 prize. The idea behind this online ...

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery has gone Hollywood. The posh medical office and surgery center has begun to offer itself as a location for entertainment filming. The Center, which has the iconic Hollywood sign visible through several of its floor to ceiling windows, will be available for all manner of productions for the entertainment industry including movies, television, videos, video games, still photography as well as for commercial shoots. The Center is the only full service plastic surgery locale on the world famous street. "When you mention Beverly Hills, people ...

During the Olympic Summer Games in August 2008, China appeared as an environmentally-friendly host. In addition to the use of solar energy and terrestrial heat, the organizers relied primarily on wind energy, which alone was intended to cover 20 percent of the energy demand of all Olympic event facilities. The electricity is generated in the Beijing-Guanting Wind Park where 43 wind turbines from Chinese wind energy market leader Goldwind are in operation. The wind turbines are provided by VENSYS Energy AG, produced 7,000 km away in the city of Saarland, Germany. Worldwide ...

FMI Products and Lakewood-based HomeSphere, Inc. announced today they have entered into a joint agreement to offer FMI's gas and wood fueled hearth products to HomeSphere's network of builders using HomeSphere's technology-driven solutions. FMI joins more than 75 manufacturing brands currently using HomeSphere's BRI lead generation and marketing program to produce new builder leads and strengthen existing business, thus growing their market share through increased homebuilder sales. "BRI is a powerful marketing tool," said Glenn Thompson, Senior Vice President of ...

The Organization for Credit Knowledge has just released the "State of Consumer Credit" and the average US consumer may be at risk. The average FICO score in the US is 680. The OCK reports that the average credit score has been dropping in the past few years and this may mean trouble for the consumers in the future. "With the recent financial downturn and the subsequent credit crunch, credit has become much more of an important factor in determining future financial growth," says credit expert Mark Silverman, President of the Organization for Credit Knowledge. "Many individuals ...

Want to draw back a lover? Want to bring a new lover? Here is a great free resource for love spells that work! Love Psychic DJ Ownbey is regularly consulted from all four corners of the world. He is the former radio host of "DJ's Advice" and "Star Talk." He has been a valued guest on radio and TV from coast to coast. He has put together a collection of powerful love spells. To view this blog you can go to http://www.lovespell4u.com.If you would like to get in touch with DJ Ownbey for a psychic reading or an interview you can go to his website at http://www.lovespecialist.org ...

Pets Best Insurance has again been awarded the Better Business Bureau's A+ rating for customer service - an honor the pet insurance company has received for five straight years. Several criteria, including the number of complaints and how they are resolved, the speed in which complaints are resolved and accredited business status, all factor in determining a company's overall score. Pets Best Insurance's A+ rating, the highest rating a company can receive, means it scored 97 percent or higher. "It's no accident that Pets Best Insurance has received another A+ rating ...

When medical negligence leads to the death of a loved one, it can be a shocking event. After all, doctors, nurses, technicians and caregivers are the people we trust to protect those we love. When a caregiver betrays this trust, our faith gives way to a deep and overwhelming sense of anger and loss. Pursuing some measure of justice through the courts can feel like an overwhelming task, but legal action is necessary if you want to be compensated for your loss. No settlement can replace your loved one, of course, but a wrongful death lawsuit could provide you with some financial ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel North, who has partnered with the Chick-fil-A Bowl as a Preferred Hotel, announces a special savings package for fans attending the game on December 31, 2010 at the Georgia Dome. The hotel is offering guests a special rate of $79.00 per night, which includes a fresh, cooked-to-order breakfast for 2 adults. Other benefits attendees of the Chick-fil-A Bowl are sure to enjoy while staying at this premier ATL Airport hotel include: - Meeting other fans at the property's Pavilion Lounge - Dining in the Atlanta Airport hotel's ...

Committed to customer satisfaction Blue Tax remains to be the #1 choice for tax payers in resolving IRS tax problems. Their experienced staff of Enrolled Agents and Attorneys is committed to providing tax payers IRS tax relief. Blue Tax and their team of team of tax professionals are the Tax Payer's answer to IRS tax problems. With so many negative perceptions out there on behalf of IRS tax relief organizations it is nice to know that there is at least one company actually doing right by their clients. Most people go on for years trying to sort their own IRS tax issues ...

The independent consumer organization, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, announces their list of the Top Green Toys for 2010 on their website www.toyportfolio.com. "Toy companies continue to find innovative ways of making their toys more environmentally friendly," notes co-founder Joanne Oppenheim. "Our top picks this year include beautifully crafted wooden toys, toys made from recycled materials, as well as toys that harness the sun instead of batteries!" According to the Oppenheims, being green isn't enough to make the list. Co-founder Stephanie Oppenheim notes that "toys ...