Small business CEOs expressed a remarkable resurgence of optimism both in the overall economy and for their own companies. The Vistage Confidence Index jumped to 106.3 in the 4th Quarter of 2010, after reporting 95.1 in the 3rd quarter, 94.4 in the 2nd quarter and 93.7 in the 1st quarter of this year. Of the 1,729 respondents in the Q4 Vistage CEO Confidence Index, 77% expect increased revenues and 63% foresee higher profits in their own companies.
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Black & Decker’s® new 36V Variable-Speed Self-Propelled Cordless Rechargeable Mower (SPCM1936) delivers the power and performance that consumers expect from Black & Decker without the mess and hassles of gas. This new rechargeable mower offers a self propelled feature which allows users to adjust the mowing speed to their personal pace so they can achieve great cutting results with minimal effort.
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, expect things to heat up in your neighborhood for people looking to find where the action is thanks to Heat Tracker for the iPhone and iPod Touch, developed and owned by advertising agency Draftfcb Chicago and powered by Foursquare.
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A net 5 percent of executives interviewed for The Robert Half Professional Employment Report (http://www.roberthalf.us/per) said they expect to add full-time, professional-level employees in the second quarter of 2011. Nine percent plan to increase staff, while 4 percent anticipate declines. The net 5 percent projected increase is unchanged from the first-quarter survey, with most respondents, 86 percent, expecting to maintain current personnel levels.
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In Amy Clipston’s new YA book, Emily struggles with exactly who she is when her identity as a tomboy who loves to fix cars and her way of expressing her faith clashes with what others expect her to be. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/dMNr9m and its author here, http://bit.ly/fMwmwR YA, Christian
Two-thirds of all CEOs surveyed believe the economy has improved during the past year and half expect further gains during the year ahead. The Vistage CEO Confidence Index was 105.2 in the 1st quarter of 2011, slightly below 106.3 recorded in the prior quarter but well above the 93.7 in last year’s 1st quarter survey. CEO confidence has more than doubled since the recession low of 48.7 two years ago. However, the small decline reflects a renewed uncertainty about the impact of events in Japan and the Middle East on energy costs, consumer spending and inflation. Overall, the majority of CEOs still expect the recovery to continue and their own businesses to continue to grow.
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Employers expect to increase hiring for professional-level positions in the first quarter, but they have concerns about finding qualified candidates for these roles, a new Robert Half survey shows. A net 10 percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report plan to add full-time staff in the first three months of the year, up three points from the fourth-quarter forecast. However, the number of respondents who report recruiting challenges also is on the rise: 67 percent of executives said it is at least somewhat challenging to find skilled employees today, up from 59 percent last quarter and 42 percent in the third quarter.
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http://www.nursingassistant.biz This resource provides lots of statistics on the nursing assistant career such as what are the educational requirements that need to be completed in order to graduate with a degree. The source also focuses on the employment settings as well as the salary a qualified nursing assistant can expect to earn with the United States.
“Working out Sucks!” is probably the last thing you’d expect the CEO of the world’s largest fitness franchise to say in the midst of a national obesity crisis, and yet it’s the self-proclaimed title of a new book co-written by Anytime Fitness CEO and co-founder Chuck Runyon.
Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn’t Have To): The Only 21-Day Kick-Start Plan for Total Health and Fitness You’ll Ever Need (published by Da Capo Lifelong Books) hits bookstores nationwide on Jan 3, 2012 with 100 percent of the book’s proceeds going to Limbs for Life -- a nonprofit organization that provides fully functional prosthetic care to individuals who can’t afford it.
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Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has today launched an extended portfolio of software and services designed to improve the experience that consumers have with their smartphones, tablets and other connected devices.
When consumers buy a new device or service they expect everything will work right from the start and any glitch will be quickly resolved. The expectation is that the focus is on the customer – not just the network.
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Architects in Cambridge: http://www.harveynorman.co.uk - Are you looking for architect services in Cambridge? Cambridge architects offer a range of professional architect services including interior design, exterior design and building design. You can contact us for advice on any aspect of architecture in the cambridge and surrounding areas. Our extertise as design and construction architects is backed by our RIBA chartered architect accreditation. For all your building projects such as home extensions, renovations and loft conversions contact us to arrange a site visit and professional advice. If you need building plans and advice about planning issues concerning your property in the cambridge area, you can rely on us to provide you with the help and guidance you would expect from a professional and reputable local architect company. To find out more about our full range of achitectural design services, visit our website.http://www.harveynorman.co.uk
Many Americans can still recall the DieHard TV ad from the mid-70s: a visual of a car parked on a frozen lake. The announcer’s voice over: “International Falls, Minn. A car sits on a frozen lake through January, February and March. Then in April – it started. Thanks to a DieHard.”
Today, more than 35 years later, the DieHard® brand unveiled an updated version of the iconic ad. The new TV spot will debut as the first-ever television commercial for DieHard alkaline batteries. Celebrating 45 years as America’s most trusted auto battery brand,DieHard batteries now deliver the power and superior performance customers expect from the brand with a full line of alkaline batteries for household devices.
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