Scaled-back Nau returns with a new business plan Oct 22, 2008
Black called Nau s revamped business plan more realistic, and added that she thinks the company will be able to rapidly expand its retail presence. Horny Toad Chief Executive Gordon Seabury did not disclose how much the business paid for Nau s assets when it acquired them in June. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
UC system prepares to advance in global health Oct 21, 2008
We have to have a real business plan to show the Regents. Even so, UCSF officials contend, the UC system is seriously interested in exploring the opportunities of global health leadership. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Translating English into earnings Oct 21, 2008
" *** In a nutshell Take inventory Interviewing staff, students and the university will give Ms. Bax a list of key deliverables she'll want to implement at the new location. Hire the right leader Bringing in a person who not only shares her values but has the skills to customize the location to the current market is crucial. Create measures of success Setting goals will help her monitor her staff. Clear communications Hold regular, in-person meetings at the new location for the first six months.... (Globe and Mail)
Homicide cop starts own private investigations business Oct 21, 2008
I started putting together a business plan. I kept track of the attorneys who I d contact (for work). (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bay Area firm to offer $500 zeppelin rides Oct 19, 2008
Brian Hall wrote Zeppelin officials, telling them he would like to bring an airship to the Bay Area, and flew to Germany where, over 30 minutes, he laid out a business plan ... Weather was the key to the business plan: Zeppelin has been giving passenger rides in Germany since 2001 with sold-out flights over eight months yearly, and is profitable, said Brian Hall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Star power gives teeth to marketing Oct 14, 2008
A business plan, developed by Deloitte, predicts Pure Power's revenues will grow 70 times larger within the next three years. Initially (before the Manny Ramirez endorsement), the firm employed just two people, including Dr. Makkar; it now employs 11. (Globe and Mail)
Retailing in tough times Oct 11, 2008
Revisiting my business plan to tweak as needed. Looking at alternative solutions to rising costs for materials or shipping. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
High-speed rail bond financing is off track - Vote no on Prop. 1A Oct 8, 2008
The California Legislature, wanting answers to its financial questions, demanded that the rail authority present a business plan by Sept. 1, and wrote that mandate into the initiative ... the rail authority's financial adviser, is apparently out of business and unavailable to write the business plan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Social revolution Oct 7, 2008
It's a sustainable business plan that recently landed the firm a coveted Queen's Award. At the entrance to the company's west London site, founder Colin Crooks begins a guided tour of his Aladdin's Cave with a 40-foot lorry that has arrived from Royal Bank of Scotland. (BBC News -- UK)
Alameda Hospital's last hope: parcel tax Oct 7, 2008
"Vital information is lacking," she said, adding there is no business plan and the hospital is not a true acute care facility. At the same time, rows of gray-haired hospital volunteers in pink dresses cheered on hospital proponents who made the case that residents need local care, particularly in emergencies. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Google Chrome Oct 3, 2008
If you're traveling and you need a key document, such as the latest draft of your business plan or the presentation your. presented by. (PC World)
Simtrol raises $1.4M, names CTO Oct 3, 2008
Investors have reacted positively to Simtrol s business plan and market opportunities, and we will use these funds to further accelerate our sales, marketing, and operations efforts in key vertical markets. Simtrol also today named David Strickland chief technology officer. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Biogas startup goes for the green Oct 3, 2008
Business plan: Build 30 biogas plants over the next five years, each 2 MW to 5 MW in size ... "They helped us put rigour into the business plan," says co-owner Ryan Little. (Globe and Mail)
Sarah-Jane's second blog: the tax consultant returns Oct 3, 2008
Taking that on board we continued to discuss staff management and Lesley suggested an appraisal system linked to our business plan, which we will be developing later. I was, and still am, finding staff management an issue and one that I find difficult to grasp. (Accounting Web, UK)
Preparing for your big pitch Oct 3, 2008
Ms. Loewen is a mentor for the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, serving as a judge for the Ivey Business School's annual Business Plan Competition, sitting on one of University of Toronto's Rotman MBA IMC volunteer boards, as well as being a member of Canadian Association of Family Enterprises and Women in Capital Markets. She was on the Board of Directors of the Strategic Leadership Forum as well as Bilingo China and Innovation Exchange. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
SureWest extends loan terms Sep 25, 2008
That this agreement took place during a period of historic financial dislocation in the bank and financial markets speaks volumes about the confidence our banking partners have in our long-term business plan and growth opportunities. Our credit facilities remain unsecured and provide us with flexibility as we continue our strategic capital expansion plans and deliver the most bandwidth in the markets we serve. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Oceans of opportunity Sep 25, 2008
It was then that Kaiser started to consider making serious changes to his business plan. He changed his company s name to NauticShare, created a new Web site, began to offer more membership flexibility and more boat choices about half are now power boats and added a second location in Kemah. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Father, son help preserve the past Sep 25, 2008
The two are putting the finishing touches on a business plan, and have been working with the Small Business Development Center at to get their business up and running. Throughout Buffalo, Lockport and Niagara County, their client list totals about a half dozen. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Former Staubach/Jones Lang LaSalle leaders join Transwestern Sep 24, 2008
The most important part of our 2008 business plan was to take our current industrial team to the next level. Complementing senior Transwestern producers John Fulton, Greg Cannon, Henry Knapek and Christy Means with Sharon, Brant and their team was truly a perfect fit, said Jack Eimer, president of Transwestern s Central region. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
GreenVolts gets a $30 million jolt Sep 24, 2008
After its birth in 2005, GreenVolts won the 2006 California Clean Tech Open, a business plan competition that offers winners $50,000 in cash plus other benefits. GreenVolts plants use mirrors and lenses to concentrate sunlight. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
How To Trick Out Your Small Office Sep 24, 2008
So you have a business plan, some start-up capital and even a few willing clients. But no matter how inherently mobile your business is, you still need a central battle station from which to run things, be it off-site or in your basement. (Forbes)
Mother/son duo use creative promos to market tea business Sep 24, 2008
When they began, they had no business plan, no backers, no capital (Edenfield charged the $20,000 in start-up costs on her credit cards) and insufficient funds to pay their second month of rent. To this day, they ve not done a single bit of traditional advertising. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Intracorp shops for distressed, entitled sites Sep 23, 2008
Financing is still an issue unless you are going to pay all cash for land and then sit on it, which doesn t meet too many people s business plan, he said. jkdineen@bizjournals. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
FURminator sold to equity firm Sep 23, 2008
She and her husband, David, secured patents and came up with a business plan to start FURminator. The product removes loose undercoat hair on dogs and cats and retails for between $34 and $59. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
New wet lab facility highlights expansion for WFU incubator Sep 22, 2008
Salzburg was a recent grand prize winner in the Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network s business plan competition. Gmeiner said to date he s had to contract lab time at Wake Forest or do work at his home for Salzburg, but at this point he needs the kind of space that grant-makers and investors want to see before they ll commit funds. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Report: Citigroup considers Washington Mutual bid Sep 21, 2008
Fishman, who has been largely silent since he was brought on last week, wrote in his page-long letter: When I was recently approached about the opportunity to lead this great company, I did my homework to satisfy myself that WaMu has the capital, the liquidity and the business plan to serve your needs and protect your money through these challenging times. In a mid-quarter update released last week, WaMu said its retail deposit balances at the end of August of $143 billion were flat compared... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
8 Female Techies Making a Difference Sep 20, 2008
It has two main products, Business Plan Pro and Marketing Plan Pro, and has just launched its first software-as-a-service product, Email Center Pro. Parsons was recently named CEO of Palo Alto Software, taking the reins from her super-successful father, Tim Berry. (Entrepreneur)
Student Entrepreneurs to Show Off Their Work Sep 17, 2008
The award for entrepreneurship differs from the annual business plan competition. While the business plan competition awards students for outstanding plans and then helps them implement the plan, the entrepreneurship award recognizes students who have already implemented a plan ... Ryan Applonie, CEO's vice president of public relations, said many business plan competition winners go on to compete in the student entrepreneur awards after they have implemented their plan. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Branding strategies that stand out Sep 16, 2008
In 1999 he joined Greg Taylor and Greg Cromwell to write the business plan for Steam Whistle Brewing and successfully raised $4 million in shareholder equity and start-up capital. Heaps was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 and named finalist along with his co-founder Greg Taylor by Ernst "Entrepreneurs of the Year.". (Globe and Mail -- Business)
TestToob allows young scientists to collaborate online Sep 15, 2008
TestToob was incorporated in October, and Mehrotra "just started preaching it to anybody who would listen." She soon found financial backing from an investor and began developing the business plan and the software the operation would need. In one of its first real-life tests, TestToob took part in the Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana summer Bizcamp. (AZCentral -- News)
Business Analyst Sep 12, 2008
SUMMARY: Top technical level contributor with expertise in particular business processes responsible for formulating systems scope and objectives relative to the organizations business plan and industry requirements. Responsible for IT-related support for proposals and phase-ins. (Florida Today)
Venture Philanthropy Partners closes in on $50M second fund Sep 12, 2008
25 million apiece so they can create a business plan, staff and a board for quick expansion. VPP does not fund ongoing program expenses. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Ad-Venture Capital Files Action Against ISN Software Corporation Sep 11, 2008
Since 2000, Ad-Venture Capital along with its investment arm Ad-Venture Capital Partners, LP, has provided capital in addition to helping entrepreneurs in the development and execution of their business plan. The firm's founder is Brian F. Addy, an experienced entrepreneur and investor. (PR Newswire)
Lehman shares drop as Wall Street questions survival Sep 11, 2008
Expert business plan writing since 1979. iBusinessPlan. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
United Airlines nosedives when old bankruptcy story resurfaces Sep 10, 2008
"United continues to execute its previously announced business plan to successfully navigate through an environment marked by volatile fuel prices and continues to have strong liquidity," the group added. However, investors who sold their stock in the wake of the report cannot expect any compensation as the Nasdaq said any trades triggered by the erroneous report would not be rescinded. (BBC News -- Technology)
Sound advice Sep 7, 2008
We put together a methodical business plan, like you would do a Tech research project. Also, I think I'm fairly personable and outgoing. (Montana Standard, MT)
Info tech jobs lead state labor outlook Sep 1, 2008
Among the entries in this year s Governor s Business Plan Contest, 20 percent of the finalists were clean-tech companies, he said. But for those in other fields, the outlook is gloomier, said Laura Dresser, labor economist. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Napster Concludes Dissident Candidates Unqualified for Board Seats Aug 30, 2008
The dissidents have offered no specific business plan, other than suggesting a vague review of Napsters business, and have not shown they can contribute to enhancing stockholder value. The dissidents have no significant ownership in Napster and, in fact, have been frequent sellers of Napster stock. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Computer Virus Hitches Ride on Space Station Aug 28, 2008
We Have Found the Top 4 Sites for web hosting services business plan. ForCheapDomainHosting. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Atlanta is rising star in Internet security Aug 27, 2008
Furst said he pitched Damballa s business plan to six venture capitalists and got back five term sheets. It s perfectly possible to do things like this here, Furst said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Analysts ask if Sun's open storage plan can address enterprise storage problems Aug 22, 2008
Storage analysts remain skeptical about the broader business plan for storage at Sun, which has limped along in sales of storage hardware while most of its rivals post strong numbers ... Storage analysts remain skeptical about the broader business plan for storage at Sun, which has limped along in sales of storage hardware while most of its rivals post strong numbers. (Search Storage)
EDAWN: Northern Nevada business plan expansion Aug 21, 2008
Latest Local Headlines. Some business and financial services companies, life sciences businesses and software firms in the Reno-Tahoe region plan to expand soon despite the current tough economic times. (KRNV.com, NV)
A personal connection Aug 20, 2008
"We've progressed the idea pretty solidly, and now we've got a pretty strong business plan," Cooper says. "We've had quite a bit of interest from small private investors who feel pretty strongly about the idea.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
IT For the Businessman: The Quality... Aug 18, 2008
New software offerings come to the marketplace with low introductory prices or free trial periods to entice experimentation, but the question will always remain How does it fit the IT strategy and the overall business plan. Changes to the strategy must also take into account the mid and long-term support and maintenance requirement. (Suite101.com)
MetaPower International, Inc. Increases Second Quarter Revenue to $1.7 Million as Stated on Pinksheets.com Aug 18, 2008
It is an important aspect of our business plan for 2009 and beyond,'' stated Ken Allen, President of MetaPower International, Inc.. About MetaPower International, Inc.. (Primezone Releases)
Storm Exploration Inc. Is Pleased to Announce Its Financial and Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 15, 2008
In the final quarter of 2008, immediately prior to implementation of the new royalty framework, successful execution of the Company's business plan could result in production from British Columbia increasing to 80% of total production. Nevertheless, the allocation of capital by the Company to projects outside of Alberta is not exclusively in response to the changed provincial royalty regime in Alberta. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Atari, Inc. and Empire Interactive Sign Multi-Year Distribution Agreement Aug 15, 2008
Our business plan calls for aggressive growth in the U.S. and with its new, dynamic management team, Atari is the ideal partner to help us achieve our goals. . (Primezone Releases)
SearchGold Reports an Open Pit Gold Reserve of 150,000 Ounces of Gold Included in a New Resource Estimate of 230,000 Ounces of Gold for Bakoudou-Magnima Pro Aug 13, 2008
Managem and SearchGold's strategy has, from day one, consisted of undertaking regional exploration in parallel with definition drilling and the execution of a feasibility study on Zone A. Thus, implementing a business plan focussed on the development of a mid-size mining operation with on-going exploration work on surrounding targets to insure long term feed for the mine. Exploration activities on Bakoudou-Magnima have initially focussed on an area within a 10 km radius around Zone A to identify... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
MobileMe Problems Show Apple Needs an Infrastructure Lesson Aug 13, 2008
The business plan for Apple seems to be: get as many new platforms out there as we can(media centers, PDA/computer like phones, app store, video store and laptops etc. etc. (GigaOm, CA)
Calorie clever Aug 12, 2008
The economic argument, revealed through agribusiness plans, may well be very strong ... There are many possibilities and a large number of variables, but the most important is to find out how close to the margins of impossibility any business plan might approach. (BBC News)
Nelnet Reports Strong Second Quarter of 2008 Results Aug 12, 2008
"We continue to be proactive with our decisions to create operating efficiencies and remain competitive for the long term with our student loan business. More importantly, our diversification strategy has reduced our reliance on net interest income and has provided us many more opportunities to be successful in the execution of our business plan." "While the capital markets remain severely disrupted, the Department of Education's funding facilities will provide an important source of liquidity,... (PR Newswire)
Revenue, losses climb for JumpTV Aug 12, 2008
In our international business, we took steps with respect to people and other resources to position our strongest areas of content aggregation Arabic, South Asian, Hispanic and Caribbean to be re-energized in the context of our new business plan which will unfold as a result of our planned merger with NeuLion. The merger is on track to close on Oct. 1, the company said. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
In tough times, don't take first answer as final Aug 7, 2008
Frazho, along with her husband and her stepson, who previously owned a similar business in Oklahoma, said they were armed with a strong business plan, plenty of experience and their personal commitment to the business. "My son has 15 years in the business, so we're not talking about a raw rookie, and then his dad and I have good credit and good collateral. We have a viable business plan and all the things I would consider necessary: creditworthiness, collateral, capacity, all those things,"... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
'Film addict' Aug 6, 2008
"I have the advantage of not having to have a business plan about movies," he tells me at his vast, sparkling production facility nestled in the hills of Marin County (on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, where real estate is among the world's most expensive). Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Americas)
Falling is part of rising Aug 4, 2008
What these technopreneurs lack in success they can make up in experience, he said at the launch of this years MSC Malaysia-IHL (institutes of higher learning) Business Plan Competition ... The MSC Malaysia-IHL Business Plan Competition is open to all institutes ofhigher learning in the country ... Contestants compete in two categories Business Idea and Business Plan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Greenway Medical Technologies Included on Maryland Health Care Commission's Select Vendor List for EHR Initiatives Jul 31, 2008
Greenway's PrimeSuite is a comprehensive, interoperable component of its integrated physician's infrastructure solution, which serves as the starting point of a long-term business plan for physician practices. PrimeSuite 2007 R2, the first EHR to be certified by CCHIT(R) based on 2007 Ambulatory EHR Certification requirements, integrates a practice's clinical, financial and administrative processes, and allows practices to increase profitability, enhance patient satisfaction and facilitate... (PR Newswire)
Teach India: 'Invest in education for a better tomorrow' Jul 31, 2008
Need a business plan ... We need a complete business plan for every region. (India Times, India -- Community News)
REgrid's McCalmont comes full circle as solar stalwart Jul 31, 2008
Tom left Nuasis and decided to take a year off to devise a business plan for renewable energy. But Darlene was laid off six months later when Safety Kleen was acquired. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
United Protection Security Group Inc.: Potential U.S. Acquisition on Hold Due to Class Action Law Suits Against U.S. Target Jul 28, 2008
Jorstad states that UPSG's Business Plan has not changed and the Company will continue to explore other U.S. entry opportunities into the private security industry in the U.S. while the situation with the Target is clarified. Dialogue with the Target continues involving the possibility of an exchange of video surveillance units and other technology. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Alvin Hall's World of Money: Could wine improve your bank balance? Jul 26, 2008
"I never imagined that the wine auction business would be this strong. "When we first started-off we had a business plan and within a few months we had to rip it up. we were just so exceeding our numbers - because of the huge interest there is in wine. (BBC News -- UK)
Starters' orders Jul 22, 2008
"Since September 2007 they have been able to open in winter evenings too and this has led to an increasing demand for races to bet on. "We are an overtly commercial track, which will host 70 to 80 meetings a year, while Ffos Las is more of a labour of love with a totally different business plan. " Martyn Williams, of Ffos Las, agrees but adds that his Carmarthenshire track is in a very horsey area. "The number of horses per head of population is higher in west Wales than anywhere else in the... (BBC News -- UK)
Activision Blizzard to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Activision Stand-Alone Results on July 31, 2008 Jul 22, 2008
Expert business plan writing since 1979 by nationally recognized firm. iBusinessPlanning. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ga. Tech students help Alabama farm plan its expansion Jul 20, 2008
The students in Georgia Tech's global executive MBA program in Atlanta have pooled their talents to help develop a business plan and Web site for the family's tomato farm in Opelika, Ala ... The Harmans soon hope to take their new business plan to the bank and ask for a loan for a new greenhouse, this one with room for more tomatoes and even lettuce ... "Having a business plan is just going to give so much more substantial credit to what we're doing," Rita Harman said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Yahoo calls Microsoft actions 'stupefying' Jul 18, 2008
Yahoo also reiterated its belief that it would be mistake to entrust its Internet franchise to Icahn because he is a technology neophyte with no concrete business plan other than working out a deal with Microsoft. "We believe you cannot count on Microsoft to bail out Mr. Icahn's misguided agenda, at least not on terms that are in the best interests of Yahoo stockholders," the letter said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
open for months Jul 13, 2008
Google S.F. lacks the architectural adventurousness exhibited by many San Francisco-based tech startups during the dot-com boom at the turn of the millennium, back when cutting-edge design took precedence over a business plan. But Google S.F. at least has balloons and a to-die-for view of the Bay Bridge. (InformationWeek)
