Start-ups flock to Twitter, looking to capitalize on network’s growth Oct 4, 2009
Though it is now three years old, the Internet messaging service still hasn t revealed the particulars of its business plan ... Since some of these applications cost money, Oneforty s business plan involves a small referral fee when it facilitates a transaction. (Boston Globe)
Best in show Sep 26, 2009
One exhibitor has turned his back on new technology completely and turned an ancient art from South America into a business plan. Industrial designer Stiven Kerestegian paid a visit to Patagonia during a holiday in his home country Chile. (BBC News -- Technology)
Demo show has Silicon Valley flavor Sep 24, 2009
Asked if he was concerned that Google might decide to take on interiors and render his business plan irrelevant, Argawal said that simply put, Google doesn t want to make maps, it wants to acquire them. Newark-based , a two-year-old, self-funded file transfer company, pitched a new offering that founder Peter Chang said will solve the pain point between users and IT managers in the shared document space. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Blackline GPS Corp. Reports Third Quarter, Fiscal 2009 Results Sep 19, 2009
"Blackline GPS achieved a number of very important milestones during this past quarter" said Clark Swanson, President and CEO of Blackline GPS. "Raising over $4 million in cash has provided us with the necessary capital to execute our business plan for the near term which has included the completion and certification of our new Escort Entourage CIS product. With the Escort Entourage CIS and Escort Entourage PS products now hitting shelves across Canada and the United States the coming months... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bytes IT firm buys eLearning company Sep 16, 2009
May started the company with $1,860 and a business plan she wrote at the Massey Graduate School of Business in 1995. The company recieved venture capital in 1999. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Mint.com: Nurtured by Super Angels Sep 16, 2009
He asked Patzer to send him a business plan. "We saw a really big market and someone who had really thought it out," Kopelman says. (BusinessWeek)
Plea to help stop jobs blackspot Sep 13, 2009
But they announced last Wednesday that the closures would go ahead and rejected an alternative business plan drawn up by a Scottish Government-backed taskforce. Mr Browne said attention must now switch to creating jobs and called for a Kilmarnock recovery plan to ensure an "unemployment blackspot" does not develop. (BBC News -- UK)
Annie's Project began as way to help women farmers Sep 11, 2009
The six-week curriculum includes expert guest speakers to discuss human resources and time management, building a business plan, retirement and estate planning, marketing strategies, financial documentation, stress management and farm safety. Participants each receive a binder of information, a jump drive and FAST (Farm Analysis Solution Tools) software. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Microsoft and Best Buy Gang Up On Linux Sep 10, 2009
That seems like a sound business plan. What is a little more perplexing is Best Buy's angle in all of this. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
University of Dayton kicks off business plan competition Sep 9, 2009
The is kicking off its annual business plan competition, with increased stakes. The competition, which encourages community members to team with business students to develop a business plan, is in its fourth year ... The top five elevator pitch winners will be assigned mentors and develop complete business plans. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Apples are ready for picking... but where did the potbellied pigs run off to? Sep 9, 2009
Instead of seeing the orchards turned into houses, the family wrote up a business plan and went forward with trying to bring more people there and increase profits. These days Minnetonka Orchards offers a smorgasbord of farm-related things to do, especially for children. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Polish turnstiles Sep 9, 2009
Karolina Kosmala of the Omega Resource Group says her company has had to change its business plan. "Our model has changed completely," she says. (BBC News -- Europe)
Pinellas Scientific earn a spot at STAR TEC Sep 3, 2009
formerly , was named the first place winner of the 2009 Fintech Business Plan competition. The company, led by William Ash and Simon Shewmaker, focuses on the development of scalable chemical agent micro-detectors to boost public safety. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
U.N. Tech Overhaul: Over Budget, Behind Schedule Sep 2, 2009
Ironically enough, the report was prepared, its authors say, in response to a General Assembly request in 2008 to update the business plan for the ERP, and provide options for a reduced ERP package at a lower cost than originally budgeted. The draft report offers up such packages, but only as interim steps toward full rollout of the system. (Fox News)
Whisky firm's profits fall 3.7% Aug 27, 2009
" Mr Walsh said he was "very comfortable" with the cost-cutting measures, which he claimed would save the company 120m next year and allow greater spending on marketing its brands. The Scottish Government has agreed a letter laying out an alternative business plan to save the Kilmarnock plant and continue production in Port Dundas, which it is set to present to the firm. Mr Walsh said he had not yet seen the letter. "I will be very open-minded when I look at the content but I hope the content... (BBC News -- UK)
Co-working' sites give self-employed, others on their own a chance to connect, collaborate Aug 26, 2009
Strassel tackled the design work while her co-worker hammered out her business plan just a few cubicles away. Jolles, who opened his first OfficePort in Kansas City's arts district several months ago, said he initially envisioned a haven for "cool IT geeks who were sitting in 20 different Starbucks ... wasting their brains by not working together.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
How to Get Hired in Four Easy Steps Aug 25, 2009
to develop a job-search business plan and refresh her resume ... She researched the company, its products and the interviewers, wrote up questions for each person and outlined a business plan for the position. (ABC News -- Business)
Alternative plan for Diageo jobs Aug 25, 2009
A business plan to save the Diageo plant in Kilmarnock from closure is to be handed to the Scottish Government by East Ayrshire Council ... Meanwhile, the SNP MSP for Kilmarnock, Willie Coffey, has called for Diageo to wait for the Scottish Government's alternative business plan before making any final decision. (BBC News -- UK)
A Scheme For Protecting Content Aug 21, 2009
"It's the risk that the members of that consortium will have the incentive to veto things that don't match their business plan," she says. "Once you've given that control, there's no way for you to guarantee that it won't be used anticompetitively.". (Forbes -- Technology)
Wayzata aiming for new muni Aug 18, 2009
When it comes to business plans for a new muni, some in the city seem confident in the product currently offered. Orsen the city does not need a detailed business plan for the muni, because the city is already in the business and knows it ... For the restaurant, it notes that "further refinement of the business plan to target a more typical 'food-centric' strategy" could increase profits, but would be a venture that includes increased risk. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Online auctions: Mind the pennies Aug 18, 2009
Last year one blogger declared that Swoopo was about as close to pure, distilled evil in a business plan as I ve ever seen. Howard Hartenbaum, of August Capital, a venture fund that has invested in Swoopo, shrugs off the fuss. (The Economist)
Syndication Inc. Company Quarterly Filing Reveals 30 Million in Funding Plans; Upgrades Listing Status Aug 18, 2009
His primary job is to direct the Federal and State financing in both the grant and loan activities for the Company as well as overseeing the general implementation of its business plan. Methes Energies Canada Inc.; July 1st, 2009. (PR Newswire)
Office real estate is inching upwards Aug 17, 2009
Says a broker, "The companies which are sure of their business plan and think that market will improve sooner or later are moving forward with their plans, especially, the major Indian corporates, which are catering to the domestic market. These include primarily telecom and software companies." What is the exact situation in Delhi CBD and secondary micromarkets - Samantha Jerath of Jerath Properties says office transactions have slowed down, undoubtedly. "But it will be wrong to say the values... (India Times)
Power sector takes lead in showering salary hikes Aug 16, 2009
Ten things that make a good business plan. Bookmark / Share. (India Times)
Lessons from a lipstick queen Aug 14, 2009
So she revisited her old business plan, but with a lot more experience behind her. So much experience in fact, that she also managed to write a book to inspire would-be millionaires. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
6 tech trends government IT managers should be wary of Aug 12, 2009
Stay away from any standards development organization with a business plan. 5. (FCW.com)
Shark Tank reality show cashes in on recession Aug 10, 2009
Average Americans with business plans try to sell them to billionaires ... Whereas the wannabe Apprentices explored the New York jungle trying to curry favor with Donald Trump, the entrepreneurs here calmly enter the show's single-room set, we get to know a little about them, they argue the merits of their business plan and the "sharks" bargain over whether to invest. (MSNBC -- News)
Internet overhaul wins approval Aug 9, 2009
Individuals will be able to register a domain based on their own name, for example, as long as they can show a "business plan and technical capacity". Companies will be able to secure domain names based on their intellectual property. (BBC News -- Technology)
Infy looks to buy overseas cos Aug 6, 2009
As part of its business plan, Infosys is pursuing 12-15 deals worth $1 billion, amid hopes of a revival in the outsourcing business. Typically in a quarter we have 12-15 deals in the pipeline and we are witnessing a similar trend in the current year as well, said Infosys CEO. (India Times)
Crunch time for UK banks Aug 3, 2009
The Treasury and Bank of England stepped in to provide emergency funding and guarantee depositors' funds, while a business plan was implemented to rebuild the company. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's hopes of selling off Northern Rock before the general election were dealt a blow last month when John Kingman, the man in charge of the public's holding in the bank resigned. (BBC News -- Business)
Cover Story: Cable: Act Global, Think Local Aug 3, 2009
It [Colors] has been successful by any business plan, Bakish said. It is a solid top-three network and we are regularly No. 1. (Multichannel News)
Some rural car dealerships say PR push saved them Jul 31, 2009
GM executives and Missouri politicians received 2,200 letters from people asking that the family-owned dealership in the town of 2,560 remain open, and were given a business plan written with help from local high school students. A Web site helped rally support, prompting people from as far away as Canada to write letters. (Yahoo News)
Pirate Bay Sale is Sinking Jul 30, 2009
But more loyal to the idea downloading free music, movies, and software than to the site that had served them for so long. Pirate Bay has no certainty of heavy traffic -- never mind the fact its new business plan is unique and untested. Rosso said the enthusiasm from at least one label was encouraging, but it seems the concept will have to wait for another day. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Where to Find a Multimillion-Dollar Business Idea Jul 25, 2009
The successful entrepreneur is one who finds it, refines it, and makes a business plan ... She must find a way to use the limited set of resources available to her to find the idea, refine it, and then form a viable business plan ... One common complaint is that the research is usually too early-stage for a commercially viable product or service, and more analysis is needed to start to shape a business plan. (BusinessWeek)
Unsung heroes save net from chaos Jul 23, 2009
"But they had an amazing freedom, which was that they didn't have to make any money from it. "The internet has no business plan - never did - no CEO, no single firm responsible for building it. Instead it's folks getting together to do something for fun, rather than because they were told to or because they were expecting to make money from it," he said. That ethos, he suggested, had led to a network architecture that was completely unique. "As late as 1992, IBM was known to say that you... (BBC News -- Science)
Office real estate making steady recovery Jul 21, 2009
Says a broker, The companies which are sure of their business plan and think that market will improve sooner or later are moving forward with their plans, especially, the major Indian corporates, which are catering to the domestic market. These include primarily telecom and software companies. (India Times)
US film studio gets Indian cash boost Jul 17, 2009
"Ever since we looked at their business plan, I have never doubted that we would succeed in providing them with the financial muscle required to realise their dreams," he said. Of the $825m funding announced by Reliance, the Indian company is expected to put in $325m while $325m is be raised from banks and $175m is to come from Disney. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Autonomy Corporation plc Announces Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Jul 16, 2009
During the first half of 2009 the key events in the company's development have been the implementation of the company's business plan and successful announcement, completion and integration of the Interwoven acquisition. As expected, market drivers of regulatory changes such as the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have resulted in a convergence of legal and operational information systems, driving growth in the company's historical and new business areas. (PR Newswire)
'Listen to people' call to Diageo Jul 15, 2009
Campaigners are drawing up an alternative business plan. Mr Swinney said: "All of these different interests are absolutely united in working to persuade Diageo to change its proposals. "We've got the people of Scotland behind us in this campaign - that is a voice that Diageo must listen to. (BBC News -- UK)
The Foursome announces move to Plymouth Jul 14, 2009
"After considerable thought and discussion it became clear our best business plan for the future is to consolidate our stores under one roof and move to this new location," said Foursome President Gordy Engel, in a prepared statement. "The opportunity to stay close to Wayzata and be part of this vibrant area in the heart of Plymouth is exciting.". (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Kenya: Online Trading Tool to Benefit Farmers Jul 7, 2009
"The course topics will include Java, mobile technologies, J2ME, SMS, server-side technologies, and emergent mobile technologies. The course also seeks to build entrepreneurial skills by incorporating guest lecturers with expertise in the Kenyan technology market, a group mobile application project, and a business plan competition," said Elena Spitzer, Learning and Development, Google. The last six months have seen Kenya's profile rise in the mobile software world as more local developers take... (allAfrica.com)
> Corefino's chief learned agility from years as a startup CFO Jul 3, 2009
After founding the company in 2004 and building up a business plan and customer base, Watts in July 2008 secured $13. 6 million in Series A funding, co-led by Opus Capital Ventures and Bay Partners. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Diageo to cut 900 Scottish jobs Jul 2, 2009
" Mr Swinney also said he wanted Diageo to guarantee its pledge not to make any compulsory redundancies for 12 months. Grahame Smith, STUC general secretary said the announcement was "a massive blow" to the Diageo workforce and could have a "potentially devastating" effect on the Kilmarnock economy. He said: "Diageo must urgently provide union officials with the full business plan used to justify these swingeing redundancies at hitherto profitable workplaces. " Last month Diageo, whose brands... (BBC News -- Business)
Business software still availableKlamath County Chamber of Commerce participating in one day giveaway Jul 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:08 PM PDT As of 3 p.m., the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce had distributed approximately 60 copies of a business planning software being distributed for free by its developer, Palo Alto Software ... Business Plan Pro Premier, valued at $199 ... 95, helps users create a business plan and includes built-in financials. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Southshore in Shorewood's hands Jun 30, 2009
In addition, Woodruff said the council needs to sign off on a business plan at the council's next meeting, which is scheduled for July 13. "This is a start. We can amend this thing as we move on," said Woodruff. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Ghana: Tigo Slapped With Multi-Million Gh Suit Jun 26, 2009
This resulted in the 1st plaintiff mapping out an acceptable business plan for the defendant company. Subsequently, Mobile Telecom incorporated Express Telecom on the advice of the defendant company and allocated Greater Accra Region, Western Region, Volta Region and Tema as its territories for the exclusive sale of defendant's products. (allAfrica.com)
Eastland Sends Open Letter to the Board of Directors of Parks! America, Inc. Jun 26, 2009
As you are well aware, a key component to the Company's business plan was the continued acquisition of parks via the issuance of common stock. At present levels, the execution of the business plan is all but impossible as an acquisition would result in significant dilution to the current shareholders. (PR Newswire)
Report critical of Rock response Jun 25, 2009
The PAC also hit out at the Treasury acceptance of the Rock's business plan after nationalisation. This was "over-optimistic" about the future of house prices, even compared to forecasts available at the time, as it suggested that there would be a 5% fall in house prices in 2008. (BBC News)
Cascal N.V. Announces Fiscal 2009 Year End Results Jun 24, 2009
Richer concluded, "As we look towards fiscal 2010, we remain focused on executing our stated business plan of making selective acquisitions, and working to integrate the acquisitions that we have already made. While the global economy continues to flounder, we are beginning to see signs of life, and we are confident that the economy will right itself in due course. Until such time, we plan to continue to meet the demand for private sector expertise and capital to meet higher water quality,... (PR Newswire)
BP wants to help Wamsutter, rather than control it (1) Jun 23, 2009
WAMSUTTER -- BP America has a business plan that aims to drill right through cyclical energy price swings. Security image: (Case sensitive). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Japan Airlines to receive bailout Jun 23, 2009
JAL said it hoped to publish a new business plan as early as possible, reflecting the government's help. Earlier this year the airline launched a programme of job cuts, plans for fuel-efficiency and a focus on business customers. (BBC News -- Business)
'This is home now' Jun 21, 2009
I won a competition at the local Catholic Church with my business plan and they gave me 500 euros to get started. Hamza says most of the refugees are afraid to go out from the camp. (BBC News -- Europe)
Office not necessary for landscaper Jun 19, 2009
Chiles business plan includes expanding to include nursery production geared toward the retail farm market and landscaping and arborist services. But as his company grows, Chiles said he still expects to conduct much of the business operations minus the actual growing of plants, of course from his mobile office. (Columbus Business First, OH)
SmallCapSentinel.com: Analysis for the Video Game Sector Released Jun 17, 2009
In the Murphy Analytics report, analyst Patrick Murphy, CFA, examines the business plan and prospects of SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTCBB: - ). Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Majesco Entertainment Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Jun 16, 2009
Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Majesco, said, "We delivered another impressive quarter as we continued to successfully execute on our business plan and capitalize on the strength of the family friendly, casual game market. Our revenue growth was driven by the continued strength of Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 and our Cooking Mama franchise. During the quarter we launched Gardening Mama, our first brand extension of the Mama franchise, which delivered a solid performance and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GMX Resources Inc. Announces New Executive Appointments Jun 4, 2009
Ken Kenworthy, Jr. commented, "All three of these promotions strengthen and broaden our executive management team, greatly enhancing our growth potential for the company. As we move into a better economic environment our business plan is to increase development of our Haynesville/Bossier horizontal resources, grow our inventory of operated locations and restart our Cotton Valley Sands development. These key people will position us again for growth leadership in our E & P sector.". GMXR is a... (Primezone Releases)
ZAIO Files First Quarter Financial Statements Jun 2, 2009
The recent announcement of a letter of intent with Zone Appraisers has sparked renewed interest from potential investors which will allow the Company to revise its business plan and focus on raising new capital to implement the plan. The Company did not carry on any revenue generating activities during the first quarter as management was focused on restructuring and negotiations with the Zone Appraisers. (Canada Newswire)
Midway Announces Timeframe for Section 363 Sale Process May 29, 2009
These risks and uncertainties, include, without limitation, (1) the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern or to sell substantially all of its assets as a going concern; (2) the ability of the Company to develop, pursue, confirm and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 cases; (3) the ability of the Company to use the purported cash collateral of its purported secured creditor; (4) the ability of the Company to obtain court approval of its... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sonic Solutions Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 May 29, 2009
We use these non-GAAP measures internally to plan and forecast future periods, to establish operational goals, to compare with our business plan and individual operating budgets and to allocate resources. As illustrated by the above table, the effect of calculating these financial measures on a non-GAAP basis is to increase our gross profit and decrease our net loss and net loss per fully diluted share for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. (Primezone Releases)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results May 27, 2009
Recognizing that this remains a challenging environment for our industry and the consumer marketplace generally, we are sharply focused on executing our business plan and working to enhance shareholder value, noted Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two. Ben Feder, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two, added, Our guidance for fiscal year 2009 demonstrates our confidence in the Companys strong and balanced portfolio, along with the strides we have made in enhancing the efficiency of our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lunacy robotics contest honors moon landings 40th anniversary May 27, 2009
The students must develop a business plan from A to Z. Robotics also involves problem solving, public relations, art, mechanics, electronics, marketing and fundraising. Students at Rockledge High have invented, built and competed with a new robot each year since 1999. (Florida Today)
Greylock's move west suggests local venture capital scene lags May 25, 2009
Skip the business plan. Bloggers in the entrepreneurial world have been buzzing about a study that found investors pay little attention to business plans ... Perhaps a reason that many investors ignore business plans is that they sell too hard, are produced in a vacuum with little customer validation, and the numbers reflect dexterity with spreadsheets rather than being driven by estimates backed up by accepted yardsticks and fundamental analysis. (Boston Globe)
Authentidate Holding Corp. Announces Results From Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 22, 2009
Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the company's ability to implement its business plan for various applications of its technologies, related decisions by the USPS, the impact of competition, the management of growth, and the other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in... (PR Newswire)
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results May 16, 2009
The successful execution of our business plan during the post holiday season is exemplified by our strong growth in the third quarter, with sales reaching $13. 5 million, said Terry Phillips, Chairman of SouthPeak. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Monterey Exploration Ltd. Announces Financial and Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 May 15, 2009
Monterey's business plan remains focused on value creation for shareholders through strict operational and capital allocation discipline ... Term or abbreviation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "boe" Barrel(s) of oil equivalent "mcf" Thousand cubic feet "bbl" Barrel "GJ" Gigajoule "LIBOR" London Interbank Offered Rate "m" preceding a volumetric measure 1,000 units of the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
