Experts Connection Webinar to Focus on Low Maintenance Social Media Strategies for Professional Brand Building

Google Expert Glenn Raines Explains How to Elevate Brand Visibility and Findability.

NOVATO, Calif. (November 30, 2011) -- You know that you need to build your online brand, but you really aren't certain how to start, or you really don't have time to manage your profile on LinkedIn or Google+, or your professional page on Facebook. You need a low-maintenance approach to building your online presence; an easy way to impart your personal brand value quickly and compellingly. In this month’s session of Experts Connection for Executives (http://www.experts-connection.com), “Create Your Professional Profile for LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook: An Easy, Low Maintenance Approach,” Glenn Raines, founder of Social Media Moves and author of Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web, will host a 90-minute session on easy ways to build your professional social media profile. The webinar is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com) and is scheduled for December 14 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT).

Social media can be a great tool for senior executives seeking a career change, but no one wants to invest hours in fine-tuning their online profile. You know you need to invest in promoting your personal brand with profiles on Google+ and a Facebook professional page, but how can you increase your searchable exposure without making it a full-time job?

In this webinar, Glenn will guide you through a step-by-step process to highlight the unique benefits of each social media platform - LinkedIn, Google, and a Facebook Professional Page - and offer time-saving strategies for each. He also will discuss each platform’s strengths, weaknesses, and how you can “cover the spread” to maximize visibility for your content, skills, and market value. And Glenn will show you how to cut through the process and do just what is needed to keep the process simple.

The webinar will show attendees how to:

- Write or modify your profile content to work most effectively on LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook.
- Link all of your social network profiles to offer a 360-degree view of your professional brand.
- Maximize exposure from you LinkedIn profile, your Google+ profile, and your Facebook professional page.
- Add web links to your profiles to direct visitors to other web locations.
- Boost your keyword density to increase your findability by the search engines.

“Never before have job seekers had so many resources to reach hiring decision-makers, which is why it’s more important than ever to understand how to get the most from social media and similar brand-building platforms with minimal effort,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. “Glenn has made a careful study of where each of the most popular social media platforms excel and this webinar should provide all the insight you need to harness social media to efficiently build your professional presence online.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Glenn Raines

Glenn Raines is the “Revealer of Value” at Social Media Moves (http://www.socialmediamoves.com) where he helps companies align their business objectives and brand strategies with social media channels for customer engagement. He authored the ebook, Your Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web, and leads workshops on social content marketing and personal branding. Glenn is a former agency brand copywriter and creative director; and Vice President, Internet Business Strategy, at Citigroup.

About NETSHARE

NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
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AlphaStaff Discusses the Rise of Alternative Benefits Offerings

AlphaStaff Group, Inc., recently examined the rise of "alternative benefits" and their popularity in workplaces across the country, beyond basic health and dental care packages offered by employers.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - November 30, 2011 -- AlphaStaff Group, Inc. ("AlphaStaff"), one of the nation's largest professional employer organizations (PEO), recently examined the rise of "alternative benefits" and their popularity in workplaces across the country, beyond basic health and dental care packages offered by employers.

With the rising cost of health insurance and other benefits looming, companies are being forces to take a look at their benefit offerings and considering alternative benefits for their employers. AlphaStaff suggests the following information to employers looking to provide better work/life balance while increasing morale and reducing health care claims.

1. Cafeteria Plans: In this plan, employees are typically given a certain dollar amount that the company will contribute for their benefits each year. The employee then has the choice of which benefits and program levels they wish to participate in. Some companies even offer money or additional benefits if an employee does not sign up. For example, a company may allocate $150 per month for health insurance, but if the employee does not sign up for insurance, they can convert that amount into extra paid time off or apply it to another benefit instead.

2. Wellness Programs: This can include onsite gym memberships, massages (or discounts to offsite vendors), stress relief products, or educational programming designed to help employees make healthy choices in their lives. Many times a company can use resources available to them through their medical insurance provider at low or no cost. This can again reinforce the idea that companies care about their employees both on and off the job and want their lives to be stress-free and productive ones.

3. Pre-Paid Legal Services: More and more, people are finding themselves in need of legal representation, for a variety of issues, and are without the funds to pay for it. Pre-paid legal services allow employees to set aside funding for such occasions, including motor vehicle legal services, trial defense services and the increasingly in-demand identity theft services.

4. Supplemental Insurance: Everyone has different insurance needs, and supplemental insurance, beyond basic health insurance, allows you to group this with your other benefits through the employer. Supplemental insurance is offered for a range of coverage types, including disability, hospital indemnity, accident and cancer.

5. Pet Insurance: Pet owners don't want finances to get in the way of providing their furry or scaly loved ones with the best care possible. Pet care insurance policies cover a multitude of medical problems and conditions related to accidents or illnesses (even cancer) for dogs, cats, birds and other exotic pets.

Offering a comprehensive, creative benefits package can go a long way towards keeping morale high and making staff feel they are valued. Alternative benefits can also reduce costs associated with absenteeism, sick time and premature turnover, equaling cost savings for the employer.

About AlphaStaff
AlphaStaff Group, Inc., a full range of human resource outsourcing (HRO), delivers services to small and medium sized businesses and mid-market companies through a shared employment model. The company specializes in helping companies save money, time and free up administrative resources while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Unlike other Professional Employment Organizations (PEO) or HRO providers, AlphaStaff has a unique, coordinated delivery approach as they work exclusively with insurance broker partners to distribute services. AlphaStaff’s experienced HR professionals deliver personal and flexible service to more than 1,300 client companies in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

Media Contact:
Kristy Kennedy
AlphaStaff Group, Inc.
800 Corporate Drive
Suite 600
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
305-448-5839
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Physicians Rave about the IAPAM's hCG Training

Physicians testify that the IAPAM's hCG Training is an excellent and methodical review of the hCG program.

Las Vegas, Nevada, November 28, 2011 -- Reviews from physicians for the IAPAM’s 2011 series of hCG training seminars have been published. Physicians testify that the IAPAM’s hCG Training is an “excellent and methodical review of the hCG program. The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers, “practical and medically sound information on establishing a successful hCG practice,” including “great ‘starting a practice’ advice.” The IAPAM’s hCG Training, “gives one no hesitation to starting up the IAPAM’s hCG program.”

Universally, physicians rave (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) about the physician-lead hCG training provided at the IAPAM’s unique and respected hCG Physician Training Seminar (http://www.hcgtraining.com). This is the only hCG training program in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training program is different than any other educational program offered in North America. No other program in the U.S. offers this combination of comprehensive training and a forum where the world’s physicians, of all medical specialties, can come together to learn and share their experiences with hCG for weight loss. The IAPAM also offers long term support to physicians who are adding hcg and other aesthetic medicine treatments to a practice. Finally, unlike programs offered by private companies, attendees of the IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians, receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

Reviews from physicians tell the story. Since 2010, over 450 physicians have taken the IAPAM’s Physician (hCG) Medical Weight Management Training, and here is what they have said:

- “This was one of the best programs I have attended in years. Everyone gave their best as far as I was concerned….I was impressed with every presentation. Thanks for the presentations, the sense of humour and the patience with all of our questions. [I learned] how to do this business with integrity, but also with a sense that makes “cents.” ~ C. Deeb, NP (Oct ‘11)
- “That hCG works. To date, my only exposure was to homeopathic hCG. I had a very negative view of this approach. Not so anymore.” ~ Dr. J. Magauran (Oct ‘11)
- “Understanding hCG and how to institute a successful program. Excellent program – I will be back.” ~ Dr. L. Sloan (Oct ‘11)
- “It was really worth it. Best CME class I have attended. Quality material and knowledgeable presenters. [I learned that] start-up weight management does not have to be a huge expense.” ~ J. Onyekonwo, NP (Oct ‘11)
- “I absolutely loved this conference. Everyone was very informative and I learned a lot!” ~ Dr. J. Smith (Oct ‘11)
- “It was a great conference. The in depth instruction for a successful hCG Diet plan [was of great importance]. I really learned a lot. You answered many of the questions I had on hCG.” ~ Dr. L. Vargas (Oct ‘11)
- “I learnt how to administer the hCG weight loss system, which will be a great addition to my practice. I learnt a lot of information - definitely value for money. I would recommend it to my colleagues.” ~ Dr. D. Matthew (Oct ‘11)
- “This course was a great solidification of personal research in getting ready to start up our weight loss business. Well worth the time and money!” ~ Dr. K. Deeb (Oct ‘11)

Review all the physician testimonials regarding the IAPAM’s hCG Training and its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium at http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials.

All of the IAPAM’s 2011 hCG Medical Weight Management seminars have sold out, and there are only a few spaces left in the December 2nd, 2011 session, so to register for please see http://www.hcgtraining.com, or contact the IAPAM at info@theiapam.com or 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 708
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FRA claims investment could help boost Scottish forestry

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has stated its support for a new investment scheme that it claims could help boost the Scottish forestry industry.

Seattle, United States, November 25, 2011 -- Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has stated its support for a new investment scheme that it claims could help boost the Scottish forestry industry.

Scottish borders-based sawmill firm, BSW Timber, has announced a major investment programme in its operations in Latvia and in Scotland’s Fort William. FRA, a research and analysis consultancy specializing in forestry investment and sustainability welcomed the news of the investment, adding that the plan could boost forestry investment in Scotland in general.

The investment will total some £50 million and will be split between the firm’s operations, with around £43 million staying in Scotland. Tony Hackney, BSW’s Chief Executive, said that the investment project has been a long-time coming: “For some time, the development at BSW’s colossal Fort William site, at the foot of Ben Nevis, has been postponed in favour of growth through the acquisition of Howie Forest Products in Dalbeattie, the largest sawmill in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.”

He added, “All aspects of the business were profitable following a period of restructuring. The integration of Howie continues and there are more synergies to come as we realise the potential we always knew was there.”

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, added, “Now seems to be the ideal time for BSW to undergo this major expansion and development plan and it has the cash to see it through. We welcome the news of the investment in Scottish forestry and look forward to seeing if the cash injection helps to boost the industry as intended.”

FRA promotes investment in sustainable forestry projects, such as the plantations being developed in Brazil by firms like Greenwood Management. “Forestry investment has a huge role to play in helping to reduce carbon emissions by boosting carbon sequestration, thus helping put an end to climate change,” added Mr Collins.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 316 8394
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98% of Survey Respondents Would Recommend The IAPAM for Botox ® and hCG Training

In a recent survey, 98.3% of IAPAM Members who responded said they would recommend the IAPAM to a colleague looking to add these modalities to a practice.

Las Vegas, Nevada, November 24, 2011 -- The IAPAM is helping physicians enter the lucrative markets of hCG for Weight Loss and Botox ® and other minimally-invasive treatments. The IAPAM’s physician-led hCG Training and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training, give physicians everything they need to start safely and profitably offering Botox ®, fillers, medical microdermabrasion, lasers for hair removal & skin rejuvenation, medical grade chemical peels, and hCG for weight loss, to their patients. In a recent survey, 98.3% of IAPAM Members who responded said they would recommend the IAPAM to a colleague looking to add these modalities to a practice.

Adding revenue to your medical practice is easy as attending the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) or the IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians (http://www.hcgtraining.com). The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 900 physicians on how to effectively offer Botox ® and other minimally invasive modalities, as well as hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) for weight loss, to their patients. The IAPAM is the most respected aesthetic medicine training association in the U.S. In a recent survey of IAPAM Members, 98.3% of respondents said that they “would recommend the IAPAM to a colleague who wanted to enter the aesthetic medicine or weight loss field.”

The IAPAM’s cornerstone training programs: The Aesthetic Medicine Symposium and the Physician hCG Medical Weight Management Training, are taught by true experts of the skin & cosmetic injectables, and hCG for weight loss.

The IAPAM’s Symposium (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) is the most comprehensive, hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in botox ®, as well as all 5 of the top non-invasive procedures, and the IAPAM offers unparalleled business support to physicians as they build successful aesthetic medicine practices.

The IAPAM’s hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) is taught by hCG experts who operate hCG weight loss clinics, and who have completed the hCG Protocol themselves. This allows physicians and their staff to learn from the IAPAM faculty’s vast experience.

For additional information or to register for an upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium or hCG Training session, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, email info@theiapam.com or visit http://www.iapam.com.

Botox and Botox Cosmetic are trademarks of Allergan, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 708
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BusinessVibes - New Networking Website for Companies

BusinessVibes is a new international business directory combined with networking and trade platform. Its main concept is to help associations and companies from all over the world to find new business partners and form partnerships.

London, UK, November 24, 2011 -- BusinessVibes (http://www.businessvibes.com) is a new international business directory combined with networking and trade platform. Its main concept is to help associations and companies from all over the world to find new business partners and form partnerships. The platform is a perfect fit for organisations willing to expand their activity and take the opportunity to make new deals. Many of companies already know this website. For those, who are not that familiar with it, we decided to provide you with some functionalities of this networking website.

Profiles
Each organisation must fill in its profile when logging in for the first time in the way that other members have a good understanding of their activity and requirements. Once registered for free, the organisation is given two profiles. The first one, called the public profile, is accessible to all internet users. It can be found by means of search engines, has its own URL and contains condensed information about the owner organisation (or event /venue). The other profile, more detailed and customized is only shown to BusinessVibes users. After organisation connects with another on BusinessVibes, it can see more data displayed on the other’s profile.

Networking

- 'Connect' button:
Organisations can find and network with new or existing partners via the ‘connect’ button. Once connected, both parts have more possibilities to interact and exchange.

- Communication & exchange:
Two organisations on BusinessVibes can contact each other through the mailing system. This feature can only be used to get in touch with connected bodies to avoid receiving spam in the Inbox. To get more information about an organisation the platform offers the possibility to exchange customized profile cards. Connected members can also share documents or pictures, write testimonials and start negotiations on a business contract.

- Event registration
Networking online is cheap, fast and easy but there are still the ones who prefer face to face events. That is the reason why BusinessVibes makes a comprehensive list of events available on its website. Members can find events related to their industry and held all over the world. Members have the option to register, pay for an event and add it to its own calendar (e.g. on Outlook).

Promotion

BusinessVibes profiles intend to increase online exposure of associations, companies, events or venues registered. Profiles created on the platform are free of charge and if well filled contain a lot of detailed information concerning association such as logo, description of activity or events. This free online promotion enhances members’ website rank on search engines due to an amplified online presence. Additionally members have access to ad slots they can use to go further on their communication scheme.

Industry Directory - Companies Associations and Events

BusinessVibes lists of members are gathered into industry directories. Therefore, companies join BusinessVibes not only to increase their online exposure and be found easily but also, to navigate through the listed profiles with intention of finding the sought business partner. The directory includes as well events and venues profiles that users can browse easily. BusinessVibes globally covers the most important industries as: Automotive, Agriculture, Food Processing, Chemical, Textiles, Renewable Energy, Research and Development or Software and Internet Allied Services. Each month they expand their database of industries with the new ones.

Offers

To add value to the BusinessVibes membership, the website proposes its member to benefit from promotional offers on events and others services or products. You can find more information once connected to businessvibes.com under the category 'Membership Opportunities'.

For a long time there hasn't been a website with so many features improving contact between companies and giving them possibility for additional free online exposure. BusinessVibes seems to be a great fit for those willing to contact partners, searching for new ones, looking for interesting events and willing to improve online exposure of the company brand.

Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive - Europe
Infiniti Research Limited
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
Follow us on Twitter: @businessvibes
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Zevrix Unveils Output Factory 1.0 Public Beta for Adobe InDesign Automation

Zevrix Solutions announces Output Factory 1.0b1, the public beta of its new solution to automate output from Adobe InDesign. Output Factory is a major upgrade of the company's widely popular BatchOutput which automates printing, exporting and post-processing from InDesign. In addition to output of multiple files, single page export and variable file names, Output Factory offers array of new powerful solutions, such as layer versioning, preflighting, workflow presets and processing history.

Toronto (ON), Canada - November 23, 2011 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces public beta of Output Factory 1.0, a new professional solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Output Factory is a major upgrade of the company's widely popular BatchOutput, which automates and simplifies workflows of printers, service providers and publishing houses worldwide.

Output Factory is more than just a plug-in - it's a workflow solution that interacts with Acrobat Pro preflight engine, provides file delivery capabilities and integrates fully with the Finder. Users can keep working with other programs while Output Factory processes InDesign files in the background. Or they can let it work while they're on a lunch break or leave it working overnight to output hundreds of documents, and the job will be done when they return in the morning.

Output Factory supports printing as well as exporting to PDF, PostScript, EPS, Flash, INX, IDML, EPUB and several image formats. It offers the following key features:

- Print and export hundreds of InDesign files with a single click.
- Output files as single pages.
- NEW: Save groups of output settings as workflows.
- Update modified links automatically.
- Assign complex variable file names.
- NEW: Compose variable names interactively using tokens.
- NEW: Output sequence of document layers or their combinations.
- NEW: Preflight documents using InDesign preflight or built-in options.
- NEW: Skip files with specific errors.
- Preflight final PDF automatically with Acrobat Pro droplets.
- Send output files over Internet and locally with email notifications.
- NEW: Detailed processing history with preflight results and error log.

Output Factory also offers completely redesigned user interface with output settings grouped into several panels. The innovative Live Summary feature lets users quickly browse the settings list without the need to switch between the panels.

Pricing and Availability:
Output Factory 1.0 public beta can be downloaded from Zevrix website. Qualified beta testers will be offered discount on Output Factory or upgrade from BatchOutput. Customers who purchase BatchOutput after October 1, 2011 will not be charged the Output Factory upgrade fee. The complete upgrade policy will be announced shortly. BatchOutput can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$129.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. Output Factory is available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.7 and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CS5.5.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

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Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
Tel: 858-206-0607
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AAA highlights article backing timber investments

A recent column in IFAonline has been identified by AAA as a piece that will help to bring forestry investment, and alternative investment in general, further into the mainstream.

Boston, MA, USA, November 23, 2011 -- A recent column in IFAonline has been identified by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) as a piece that will help to bring forestry investment, and alternative investment in general, further into the mainstream.

Poor interest rates and rocky stock markets have resulted in a great number of investors turning to asset classes they may not have previously considered in the search for better returns. As a result, many are looking to trees as a less risky investment strategy. IFAonline writer, Edward Daniels, comments that timber now holds an annualized rate of return for investors of 10.4 per cent.

He also claims that investing in forests is low-risk when compared with equities, or even property for that matter. Anthony Johnson, an analysis partner at alternative investment advocacy group, AAA, agreed with Mr Daniels’ article and added that forestry is catching on as a lucrative and ethical choice. He said, “Although forestry investment has delivered great returns on average over the past decade, investing in trees is also increasingly attractive as an ethical choice.”

“Encouraging sustainable forestry by investing in managed plantation projects in developing countries, such as Brazil, through firms like Greenwood Management, allows people to contribute to the fight against illegal logging," he added.

Mr Daniels’ article focuses on several factors that make investing in trees an attractive prospect. He asserts that timber prices have increased and decreased over the past few years, but that they have generally performed better than any other commodity in the past 100 years. He adds that the fact that trees physically grow is an obvious reason to invest, adding a typical 10-15 per cent onto the crop value.

Mr Johnson added, “Risk-averse investors looking to invest in a tangible commodity that is likely to perform better than the equity markets should put their cash in timber and watch their investment grow.”

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
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"SeaScapes" Juried Art Competition Announced by Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition with the theme "SeaScapes" for the Month of December 2011.

Jupiter, Florida - November 22, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition with the theme "SeaScapes" for the Month of December 2011. All 2D artists, including photography and excluding video from around the world are called upon to make online submissions to the gallery. The winners of this art competition will be included in the gallery’s January 2012 online art group exhibition. The gallery invites all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send us your best interpretation of the theme "SeaScapes" by depicting coastal living, ocean activities, seaside vistas and any related seashore subjects.

A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of January 2012. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received there may also be Special Recognition awards posted as well. The theme for the December art contest is "SeaScapes" and the submission process and the deadline will end on December 29, 2011.

Winners of the "SeaScapes" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 65+ event announcements, social media marketing and website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

Artists, give us your best "element" art now. Apply Online at http://www.lightspacetime.com

About Light Space & Time Online Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Gallery conducts monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible artistic talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. Their online gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
Tel: 888-490-3530
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AlphaStaff Explains the Basics of Professional Employer Organizations

AlphaStaff Group, Inc. recently examined the benefits of working with companies through a shared employment model.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - November 22, 2011 -- AlphaStaff Group, Inc. (“AlphaStaff”), one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), recently examined the benefits of working with companies through a shared employment model.

AlphaStaff offers the following information to employers looking for additional information on the PEO-shared employment model, as it can help better manage employees while reducing the money, time and hassle associated with managing your human resources.

1. PEOs provide all types of human resources services including administering payroll and benefits and assuming/managing risk and compliance.
2. For companies, a PEO can help control workforce direction in terms of termination and hires, determine compensation, conduct performance reviews and help manage the workplace.
3. PEOs are responsible for paying wages and employment taxes and help improve businesses’ labor law compliance and provide access to Fortune 500 benefits.
4. The National Association of PEOs reports the average client is a small business with an average of 19 employees, and increasingly, larger businesses are joining PEOs. Clients range from accounting firms to high-tech companies to manufacturers to government agencies.
5. PEOs replace multiple agencies and contractors which aids in reducing costs and aggregation, while still retaining management oversight of the workforce/organization.
6. AlphaStaff typically targets immediate savings of at least 20 percent in the first year, freeing up funds and resources businesses can use to execute on their strategy.
7. PEOs offer proactive and comprehensive packages to reduce workers’ compensation exposure, state unemployment insurance, and employment practices liability exposure and costs.
8. PEOs help reduce legal, settlement and compliance costs and can help reduce the time and risk associated with employment related litigation and claims.
9. PEOs can help you reduce the money, time and risk associated with your human resource systems by consolidating and streamlining the number of suppliers that provide those services and the amount of time it takes to administer these solutions.
10. With a PEO the workers remain employees of the PEO client/company, statutes recognize workers can have more than one employer (shared-employment model).

Partnering with the right PEO can make all the difference for businesses who want to bring added value to their employees, and to their own bottom line. For more information about AlphaStaff, please visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

About AlphaStaff
AlphaStaff Group, Inc., a full range of human resource outsourcing (HRO), delivers services to small and medium sized businesses and mid-market companies through a shared employment model. The company specializes in helping companies save money, time and free up administrative resources while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Unlike other Professional Employment Organizations (PEO) or HRO providers, AlphaStaff has a unique, coordinated delivery approach as they work exclusively with insurance broker partners to distribute services. AlphaStaff’s experienced HR professionals deliver personal and flexible service to more than 1,300 client companies in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

Media Contact:
Kristy Kennedy
AlphaStaff Group, Inc.
800 Corporate Drive
Suite 600
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
305-448-5839
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Training for Entrepreneurs.com Hosts a Series of Free Live Webinars on Entrepreneurship... Take the Guesswork Out of Starting and Growing a Successful New Business

Most people fail in business because they make pivotal mistakes. Learning how to avoid making these mistakes is the focus of FREE LIVE WEBINARS from Training for Entrepreneurs.com.

Sarasota, Florida, USA - November 21, 2011 -- Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE), the online business skills training and business mentoring website, released a schedule for its FREE LIVE WEBINARS that support entrepreneurial initiatives for starting and growing successful businesses. The Training for Entrepreneurs.com Webinar Series is comprised of three (3) individual online interactive presentations. These 60 minute multi-media presentations provide the entrepreneur with a fine-tuned, directional roadmap that takes the guesswork out of starting and growing a successful new business.

“Most people fail in business because they make pivotal mistakes - mistakes that are avoidable! These avoidable mistakes are identified in each live webcast, along with the tactics and techniques that aspiring entrepreneurs can utilize to avoid making these pivotal mistakes. Learning these tactics/techniques not only helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch their “entrepreneurial baby” more successfully, but also helps them establish its sustainability. We believe there is no better venue than a live, interactive webcast to deliver this important message to the entrepreneurs of the world,” stated Terry H. Hill, the Chief Business Mentor, and Co-founder of Training for Entrepreneurs.com. We remain steadfast in our goal to help entrepreneurial-minded individuals acquire business skills training, engage in virtual business mentoring, and access business networking opportunities via the TFE online portal.”

Training for Entrepreneurs.com sponsored webinars provide attendees with the opportunity of participating in an informative and interactive online presentation hosted by an industry expert right from the comfort of their home or office. Attendees are able to view a multi-media presentation on their screen while listening to the presenter over their computer speakers. All TFE Webinars conclude with a live Q&A session. The Q&A session affords attendees with the opportunity of voicing their most complex challenges about the presentation’s topic. Since seats are limited, pre-registration is required. Attendees must pre-register for each FREE LIVE WEBINAR separately.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

How Do I Begin My Entrepreneurial Journey? Take the guesswork out of the business start-up equation.

This FREE LIVE WEBINAR presents the entrepreneur with the critical sequential steps necessary for effectively launching a small business enterprise. Discover how to minimize your risks and maximize your profits before you invest your capital. Learn how to do “what works” and how to focus on “what matters.” It’s time to turn your idea into a viable business venture!


Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

How Feasible Is Your Business Start-Up Idea? Determine the probability of success before making capital commitments.

This FREE LIVE WEBINAR offers the entrepreneur a systematic process for accurately assessing the viability of a business concept. Learn how you can conduct a detailed, factual feasibility study that ultimately provides an in-depth analysis of the critical factors that determine the viability of your business idea. Learn how to identify possible threats and risks. This FREE LIVE WEBINAR will help eliminate the guesswork from your decision-making processes, reduce your business concept’s possible failure rate, and increase your chances for greater success.


Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

What Does It Take To Be A Successful Entrepreneur? Discover how to master the skills associated with entrepreneurial success.

This FREE LIVE WEBINAR provides the aspiring entrepreneur with attainable benchmarks that help to better measure progress not only when you are establishing your business venture, but also as you continue to manage and grow it. Get a “reality-check” on your own current entrepreneurial skill set. Discover how you can enhance your skill set to maximize your business start up and growth success.


About Training for Entrepreneurs.com

Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE) is a knowledge/relationship development website of Legacy Associates, Inc. (http://www.legacyai.com), a small business consulting and management services firm that is located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA. TFE serves the world-wide web in three primary capacities: Facilitators of a web-based entrepreneurial development community, Creators & Publishers of educational content for small businesses, and Trainers & Mentors of online e-Learning courses and virtual mentoring programs.

As facilitators, TFE manages an online small business resource center and membership community that affords its members access to digital content that is presented in text, graphics, audio, and video formats.

As publishers, TFE creates, develops, and publishes business informational and instructional content: articles, reports, e-Books, audio programs, live instructional presentations, instructor-narrated, self-paced e-Learning courses, and instructional material for virtual mentoring programs.

As trainers/mentors, TFE trainers teach a series of online, interactive soft skills business training and award certification for completion of e-Learning courses in personal productivity, leadership skills, time management, interpersonal skills, project management, strategic management, and negotiation skills. TFE Mentors conduct live virtual classroom mentoring programs for planning, starting, branding, growing, and exiting a business.

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Contact Information:
Dolly A. Stevens, Executive Director
Training for Entrepreneurs.com
Tel: 941-556-1299
Fax: 941-866-1953
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Energize your holiday season with savings

FPL’s Danielle Mousseau is thinking about it and she has energy efficiency tips that can help you save as you entertain friends and family this holiday season.

Juno Beach, FL, November 19, 2011 -- Getting ready for the holidays can require a lot of energy - but not in the way you may think. When entertaining family and friends this holiday season you probably aren't thinking about the energy costs.

FPL’s Danielle Mousseau is thinking about it and she has energy efficiency tips that can help you save as you entertain friends and family this holiday season.

“As someone who is looking forward to starting new traditions with my soon-to-be-husband, while keeping a watchful eye on my electric bill, I know that making a few small adjustments help me save on energy costs,” she said.

Here’s a look at her tips for energy-efficient cooking and entertaining:

Entertain the energy-efficient way this holiday season

When you think about the amount of energy it takes to entertain family and friends during the holidays, you probably aren't thinking about the energy costs. As someone who is looking forward to starting new traditions with my soon-to-be husband, while keeping a watchful eye on my electric bill, I know that making a few small adjustments helps me save on energy costs.

My Guide to Energy-Efficient Cooking and Entertaining

Keep the oven door closed. I know it’s very tempting to want to check out the turkey’s roasting progress by opening the oven door, but it’s not worth the heat-loss and the significant amount of energy required to bring the oven back up to the desired temperature. Instead, when you have to sneak-a-peek, turn the oven light on and look through the interior window.

Choose glass or ceramic pans for the oven. Believe it or not these types of pans actually heat faster than metal ones! Because they heat faster, you can set the temperature 25 degrees lower than the recipe suggests for the same cooking time, which saves on heating costs.

Use smaller appliances such as crock pots, microwaves and toaster ovens, when possible. As the new owner of my very first apron (isn't it pretty?), this one is easy for me. I prefer using a crock pot to an oven any day of the week (it’s so much easier!). While this may not work for larger staples, consider what side dishes or small meals can be made with your smaller appliances, which use less energy than the oven.

Oven-bake as many items together as you can. Even though some items may cook at different temperatures, many items can be cooked at a standard temperature.

Gently remind guests to turn off lights and fans when they leave the room. Stopping one ceiling fan from running all the time and turning at least one light off when you leave the room can save you more than $7 a month in energy costs. Remember, fans do not actually cool your home. Fans only improve the circulation of air, making you feel cooler.

Before overnight guests arrive, switch out guest room and common area lighting to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Each CFL bulb you install will save you about $50 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.

Making a few small changes during the holiday season, can help save on energy costs now and in the future.

“These are tips that can be used when entertaining for a Thanksgiving dinner to hosting a birthday party,” she said. “Florida Power & Light customers have the lowest typical electric bill in the state and with energy efficiency, that bill can be even lower.”

For more tips for the holiday season, visit http://www.FPL.com/cookingtips.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
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