Make Money From Online - Publishing Articles After An Internship

Just out of college and are you interested in making a career in publishing? I will advise you to take up publishing internships. After completion of your publishing internships you will have ample of opportunities in several other areas of industry. Did you know that you can make money online just by writing or publishing articles? That is true in fact many people are now enjoying the luxury of work from home jobs through article writing or article publishing, not only because it gives them the flexibility of time but also because they earn decent amount of money out of it.

If you are someone who has passion in writing, publishing career has so much more to offer and one of the best ways is through online article writing. There are many sites that offer incentives to writers or publishers and each site has different rules, compensation package as well as issues. The first thing you do is to know which of those sites are actually legitimate and paying. You should also know how many writers they have and how long they have been into industry. Then know their process like signing up procedure, article submission process and how do they actually pay their publisher.

Although there are many sites that offer publisher a job, competition is very high. If you are new to this career, you might probably find it difficult to find a publishing opportunity that will give you a higher income. To be successful in this career, you have to build your credibility as an article publisher. To do that, you can build your own blog or join writing community and provide high quality and meaningful articles for your readers. Consider also joining writer's forums and other social media that will help you establish your credibility as online publisher.

Once you set your feet on the ground that is when the income comes in. Without taking publishing internships you will find that jobs in publishing are not easy, because internship will train you with actual work. There are times that you will encounter writer's block that might hinder you in writing quality articles. Online Publishing career may not require experience or educational background but to be successful in this field, it is advisable to always update yourself by reading news, magazines and other articles that you find interesting. This will help you create high caliber and meaningful articles and will help you advance to this career and boost your income.

A Quick Guide to Online Publishing

First of all, the cost of online publishing is typically affordable, often free. Online publishers don't have the overhead that paper publishers do. In addition, online publishers generally make their money off of advertisements and premium accounts, so there is no need for authors or creators to pay large sums in order to publish their documents. Second, online publishing is much easier than traditional publishing. Determining whether or not a print publishing company is reputable can be difficult, and finding a print company willing to take on your work at all can be challenging. Online, however, you not only have the choice of many publishers, but you can view the publisher's work easily on their web pages. This means that you know what you're getting into well before you publish.

Because of the success of online publishing, more and more online publishers have been springing up over the Internet. Modelling print publishing, different types of online publishers are available for different types of work. For instance, online literary magazines accept creative writing and art. A variety of web sites, like Associated Content and Orato, allow users to publish their own journalistic endeavors. Magazines for niche audiences, like students, women, sports enthusiasts, etc., have also gone online. Writers, artists, and other creative professionals can choose to submit to these online publishers. However, the Internet also offers opportunities for individuals looking to take the self-publishing route. Blogs and web sites are two examples. Free and easy to use, a blog allows an individual to turn anything--from recipes to diary entries to poetry and music--into a published work. Users can choose whether this work is private or public, in much the same way that they would if publishing traditionally. Blogs are now used for everything from magazines to newsletters for groups and clubs.

However, a blog presents a problem for the individual looking for an online publisher. Although they are easy to customize, blogs don't give readers an interactive, professional looking document. This takes a great deal of creative options away from designers, as they can't dedicate mock pages to photos, pull quotes, etc. An alternative is the traditional web site. One method of online self-publishing is to choose a domain name that will be the title of your publication, whether it is a magazine, newspaper, journal, or other document. Then you can design the page to look as you would like, with few logistical limitations. The limitation that does exist, however, is related to time and effort. This process is very time consuming and requires you to learn aspects of web design, in addition to charging you for the domain name and hosting.

Fortunately, a new online publishing technology has recently emerged that offers the advantages of blogs and web sites without the disadvantages. This is the file sharing online publishing portal. Sites like megaupload allow individuals to upload documents that they have already designed using software such as Microsoft and Open Office publishing programs. Free to use, megaupload also hosts the documents for free so there is no need to worry about them expiring. Most online publishers allow users to select a privacy level. This way, newsletters for a local baseball team can't be read by the rivals!

Because it is easy, cost effective, and may actually reach more readers, online publishing is the option that many of today's writers and creative professionals take. However, the options for online publishers are numerous. To choose an online publisher, you must determine what your needs and limitations regarding cost and time are. Then, you can decide whether the web site, blog, or file-sharing portal is for you.

Master the Possibilities

The now-famous phrase, “master the possibilities,” used by Mastercard in its promotional campaigns also applies to freelance writing. But with freelancing it’s less about whipping out your credit card than figuring out how to find markets for your work.

Before you go searching, however, you have to figure out exactly what type of writing you want to do. Are you planning to write articles for publication, either in print or online or both? Or are you more into business writing, preparing press releases, ghost-written articles for trade magazines, and such? While you can work in both directions, it’s better to chose one and stick with it. And while both require the same writing skills, each requires a different mind set.

It used to be that publication was more insular. As a freelancer, you’d send your pieces to publications that might print them and you’d get paid. Today, with the advance of technology, the publishing world has exploded with what seems an endless list of possibilities. Unfortunately, just as there are many more opportunities to get published, so are there many more, especially online,  that don’t pay anything. And you can’t live on those. With the ease of online publishing and self-publishing through e-books, many more would-be writers are finding it easier to get published, even if they have to do it themselves, thus by-passing the hurdles of the traditional route. So competition is fierce.

To begin with, you need to check one of the primary annual market guides—Writer’s Market or Literary Marketplace.

The first on the list, Writer’s Market, published by Writer’s Digest Books, has been around since 1921 and of the three is the least expensive with a list price of about $30. It features over 6,000 listings of newspaper and magazine markets, book publishers, including small presses, playwriting and screenwriting markets, and even those for greeting cards. Each listing gives you the information you need to see if your work will fit. And while there are many markets in which your work will be a good match, there are 10 times as many that it will not. And while the two-and-a-half-inch book has it’s good points, it offers a lot of markets that just don’t pay well or not at all.

Literary Marketplace claims it’s the “ultimate insider’s guide” to the publishing industry. For a whopping $339, it ought to be. It offers 54 sections in which it organizes publishers, agents, advertising agencies, associations, distributors, and events. It features twice the number of listings as Writer’s Market, but concentrates mostly on book publishing. Since its cost is prohibitive, you’ll have to use it at your local library.

Whether you use one or the other or both of these annuals will depend on how well you’re repeatedly tapping certain markets, how good you are at selling spin-off material, and where you wish to focus your publishing efforts each year.

As you progress in your freelancing career, you’ll find more markets that aren’t listed in the above annuals. Publishers of all kinds choose whether they want to be published in them. Many refuse because doing so opens them up to receiving tons of correspondence from too many wannabee writers who have neither the skill or talent to write well. They prefer to be more selective. Also, new technologies create new markets. In the last five years many opportunities have opened up for educational and recreational material for home and school computers.

Because editors play musical chairs and their requirements change regularly, it’s a good idea to use the latest version of each of the annuals. It’s important to know the exact name, spelling, title, etc., of a publication’s editor. If you’re going to impress editors, you must get their names right.

In the case of Writer’s Market, you can check out last year’s edition from the stacks at your library, find what publications look good, and make a list of them, then go back to the library and find those on your list in the latest edition in the reference section and note the changes. Because of the high cost of Literary Marketplace, you’ll have to do all your work on the reference edition at the library.

You can keep up with changes during the year by watching the market columns in Writer's Digest Magazine and The Writer, the only two magazines devoted exclusively to writing. You can also subscribe to the Writer’s Market online and catch up with changes there.

If you've decided on a specialty, you'll subscribe, I'm sure, to the best publications in your chosen field, or track them down regularly wherever you can. If you’re serious about book publishing and not just publishing a book, then reading Publishers Weekly regularly at your local library is a must.

Whether markets appear to be a broadening or a row of locked doors is entirely up to you, your energies, ambitions, and skills as a writer, promoter, and, most importantly, a salesperson.

Monetate Names Bruce Ernst VP of Product Management

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

Monetate, the leading provider of testing, targeting, and personalization solutions for websites, today announced that Bruce Ernst has joined the company as VP of Product Management. Ernst is a seasoned technology professional with diverse experience bringing technology solutions to market. He will join the accomplished executive team that is helping Monetate lead the way in bringing enhanced agility to ecommerce websites.

We continually strive give marketers the agility to insert new levels of control over the messaging and promotions on their sites, said Monetate CEO David Brussin. Bruce Ernst is a vital addition to our executive team as we launch new tools that empower ecommerce merchants to place the right product in front of the right consumer at the right time.

Bruce Ernst comes to Monetate with an enormous breadth of experience in applying strategic plans to immediate execution as well as communicating complex technology solutions in a simple and straightforward manner. Most recently, Ernst was head of Webstore Product Management at GSI Commerce (now part of eBay), a Monetate customer. Prior to that, Ernst was VP of Product Management at Commerce360 (now ClickEquations) where he developed and implemented the product vision for the revolutionary software product that provides expert advice on the management of search engine advertising campaigns.

As consumers demand a more relevant online shopping experience, it is critical for marketers to develop websites that can be customized to each individual shopper, said Ernst. Im thrilled to be part of an outstanding team at Monetate that is dedicated to helping clients create the most agile and personalized web experience for their customers.

About Monetate

Monetate is the leading provider of testing, targeting, and personalization solutions for websites. The company's cloud-based platform empowers marketers to test and target product offers and site features and convert successful tests into personalized messaging and promotional campaigns, instantly, anywhere on the website, mobile or tablets. Monetate removes the IT bottleneck and is quick and easy to install using just a single JavaScript tag, inserted only once, and requiring no internal IT resources. Some of the best known brands in the world use Monetate to make the most of their online marketing dollars, increase conversion rates, and personalize the website experience including Aeropostale, Urban Outfitters, Altrec, The Sports Authority, PETCO, QVC and more. Based in Philadelphia, Monetate serves a growing list of B2C websites around the world. For more information about Monetate, visit http://www.monetate.com.

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Leveraging Customer Interaction Data in Tough Times Learn Why Data Analysis Is Vital for Success at the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Oct 17-21, New York, NY

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

From pre-conference workshops like "Roadmap to Online Analytics Success", to a billion dollar case study on getting the most out of digital marketing measurement, the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, produced by Rising Media, in New York City takes business analytics to the next level.

October 17 begins five days of workshops, keynotes, breakouts, clinics, labs and more that will demonstrate how to successfully predict customer behavior, save money and more efficiently market products and services. See the Agenda.

Keynote speakers Thomas H. Davenport, Jim Sterne, Geoff Ramsey, Jeff Jonas, Bob Page, Peter Fader, Erich Marx, Gregory Nathan, Joe Megibow, Shaina Boone and Heath Podvesker join dozens of other industry experts sharing tips, tools and strategies to improve data analysis skills.

Veteran digital analyst and speaker Ross Jenkins, VP of Analytics & Innovation at RAPP New York, says, "Big Data is here to stay and if you are going to tackle it head on, you need an understanding of everything that happens before, during and after every interaction. At the end of the day it's not about delivering a report - it's about using data to differentiate the way we communicate with consumers."

Companies participating in the Marketing Optimization Summit include American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Capital One, Choice Hotels International, Dell, Deloitte, E*TRADE, eBay, ESPN, Expedia, FedEx, Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, LexisNexis, MTV Networks, Progressive Insurance, Public Broadcasting Service, QVC, ServiceMaster and Travelers Insurance.

The eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit is supported by such sponsors as Adobe, ForeSee, TagMan, Celebrus Technologies, Ensighten, Google analytics, iPerceptions, Stratigent, Bizo, clictale, comScore, SAS SiteSpect, sweetspot, UBC Division of Continuing Studies, UC Irvine Extension, Unilytics, MajesticSEO, Mongoose Metrics, iJento, Quantivo, Keystone Solutions, Analytics Pros, CalPont, Digitaria, Insight Rocket, Parker Software, Marchex Call Analytics, Nabler, Shuffle Point, Social Snap, SocialMetrix, ObservePoint, Yahoo! Web Analytics and eClerx.

Upgrade your whole teams skills. The more team members that attend the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, the more the company saves. Each additional attendee from the same company registered at the same time receives an extra $ 200 off the price of their registration. Register today.

The eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit is co-located with Predictive Analytics World, Text Analytics World, GAUGE, Conversion Conference and Internet Marketing Conference

About Rising Media

Rising Media is a global events producer excelling in Internet and technology-related conferences and exhibitions. Rising Media produced events include Data Driven Business Week, eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Conversion Conference, GAUGE, Predictive Analytics World, Text Analytics World, Building Business Capability, Internet Marketing Conference, Social Media Economy Days, Web Effectiveness Conference and Search Marketing Expo in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Finland and Australia.

Rising Media events provide cutting-edge, practical knowledge for business professionals to improve their day-to-day effectiveness, driving higher returns for their organizations. Attendees learn from leading experts and share knowledge with each other, as well as interacting with innovative vendors in the space. Each event brings together the best, the brightest and the visionary, creating a forum for insight, energetic exchange and informed purchasing.

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DiabetesMine Announces Diabetes Design Contest to Foster Innovation for Life with Diabetes; Good Design can Transform Life for Diabetics

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

DiabetesMine, a leading informational and community web site for people with diabetes, announces the 2nd Annual DiabetesMine Design Challenge, a competition designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes.

This web-based competition is co-hosted at DiabetesMine.com and MedGadget.com, the Internet journal of emerging medical technologies, and supported by the world-renowned design and innovation firm IDEO, with headquarters in Palo Alto, CA. The campaign is generously sponsored by Cory and Justin Oringer, two young brothers (ages 14 and 11, respectively) who have both been living with Type 1 diabetes for more than 10 years each and have already seen and personally experienced many wonderful benefits of design innovation in diabetes technology.

Submissions are being accepted in two categories: under age 18, and over 18. The package of prizes offered to help further the winners' creative efforts includes $ 3,200 in cash, a two-hour workshop by IDEO design consultants specializing in health and wellness to help the winners refine their concepts, and free access to the next "innovation incubator" Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco in October 21-23, 2008, for one adult winner.

"People with diabetes are so varied. There's the 8-year-old kid going to school every day, versus the older gentleman who may be retired and barely gets out of his house. Consumer design takes that variability into account, but traditionally medical design does not. What people with diabetes really need and want are choices," says Cynthia Rice, head of new technology at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). "We applaud what DiabetesMine is doing, because it sheds light on this need."

Last year, creator of DiabetesMine Amy Tenderich posted an Open Letter to Steve Jobs, calling for the gurus of consumer design to help revolutionize design of diabetes devices. In the weeks and months that followed, numerous individuals and organizations came forward with compelling new prototypes, designs, and ideas. These included new concepts for glucose meters, insulin pumps, lancing devices (for testing blood glucose), devices for transporting medical records or tracking glucose results, diabetes supply carry cases and more.

This year, the official competition is open to anyone passionate about diabetes and product design. "Whether you're a pharma R&D pro, an independent engineer, a design student or an enterprising patient, we want to hear from you," Tenderich says. "Remember, good design can be applied to anything, even something as 'low-tech' as a special container for disposing of used glucose test strips. Let the innovation begin!"

Submissions are accepted in the form of a 2-minute video to be uploaded to the DiabetesMine YouTube channel, or a 2-3 page written "elevator pitch" plus supporting graphics. The deadline for submissions has been extended to midnight PST on Monday, June 16, 2008. Winners will be announced on Friday, June 20, 2008.

The official contest announcement and rules can be found at http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/04/2nd-annual-diab.html.

For more information, please contact:

B. Tenderich at DiabetesMine.com

650-652-9430

info @ diabetesmine.com

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Festive and Fabulous! Take $20 Off Any Service At Regis Salons

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Pull out the party dress, strap on those heels and get glamorous: its time for some holiday fun! Regis Salons wants to help all holiday mavens look fabulous and festive this holiday with a coupon* for new clients: $ 20 off any salon service of $ 40 or more. Regis Salons will help them get ready for all the holiday parties with a style that will turn heads. New clients can take advantage of this hair salon coupon Mondays through Thursdays from November 22, 2011 through January 15, 2012 on all salon services. To find this deal, simply visit http://www.regissalons.com/, enter a zip code and print out the coupon.

These fashion-savvy ladies will be ready for any photo op this holiday season. To say thanks for visiting, Regis Salons is giving customers $ 10 to spend on Shutterfly holiday photo cards while supplies last. All Regis Salons clients will look picture-perfect this holiday season.

Regis wants their clients to let their true beauty shine through every day. Regis Salons offers daily indulgences on their Facebook and Twitter pages to reveal the inside scoop on beauty trends, styling advice and pampering tips. Stay in the loop by following @RegisSalons on Twitter and Liking them on Facebook to get the latest haircut coupons and beauty updates: http://www.facebook.com/RegisSalons. With these deals, me time is anytime.

With more than 800 locations in malls, Regis Salons serve a fashion-forward clientele with the latest in cut, color, texturizing and finishing services, along with a great selection of professional products and tools. This holiday season, new clients can experience Regis Salons hair stylist expertise and get $ 20 off any $ 40 service. Hurry! This amazing deal is only available for a limited time.

*Offer valid through 1/15/12. Offer good Monday through Thursday for new Clients. Must mention offer when making appointment. Featured Stylists. No double discounts. Coupon may only be used one time per customer. Offer valid at participating U.S. Regis Salons, Regis Signature Salons, Beauty Unlimited, Hair Plus, Hair By Stewarts, Images, Michael of the Carlyle, Salon Cielo, Sensations, Shear Pleasure and Twin Scissors locations.

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Rejoice in the Choice: $9.99 Haircut Across 13 Salons

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Its time to spread some holiday cheer! Regis Corporation wants to say happy holidays with great haircut deals for the family. Best of all, customers get to choose their discount from 13 different Regis salons! This year families will look great though out the season from neighborhood parties, to family get-togethers to dance recitals. Starting today, they will be giving out a coupon* for a $ 9.99 haircut ($ 11.99 in select markets) across 13 Regis Corp. salons in over 4,300 locations. From November 22, 2011 through January 15, 2012, they will let the customer choose the salon they want discounted as part of the Picture-Perfect Holiday promotion. To get the coupon, visit the Beauty Bargains blog, choose a salon and print. Its that easy: http://beautybargains.tumblr.com/.

This holiday choose a salon, choose a style, choose to look great. There has never been an easier way to shine through the holidays. Regis Corp. is also giving customers $ 10 to spend on Shutterfly holiday photo cards while supplies last to say thanks for visiting. Get that camera ready: looking picture-perfect has never been so easy.

No matter where theyre celebrating this holiday season, the whole neighborhood should join Regis Corp. in spreading some holiday cheer. Give the power of choice to friends, family and co-workers by sharing this deal on Facebook and Twitter. They deserve the chance to save and look great too. The more the merrier!

*Coupon valid at the following Regis Corporation salons: MasterCuts, Regis Salons, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, SmartStyle, Best Cuts, Borics Hair Care, Famous Hair, Fiesta Salons, Saturdays Salon, HairMasters, HeadStart, Holiday Hair, Style America and TGF Hair Salon. Offer valid through 1/15/12. No double discounts. Coupon may only be used one time per customer. Valid at participating U.S. locations.

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A New Website to Help With Conception

Newark, DE (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

Help with Conception is proud to announce the release of their new website HelpWithConception.com. The website specializes in providing advice for women who are not only having trouble getting pregnant, but also tips during and after pregnancy. The creation of this site helps establish an improved web presence to help mother get the information they need in one place to help them get pregnant faster.

What makes the website stand out is that it takes all of the great information for future moms that are spread out the entire web, and creates 1 spot for women and men to find tips to get pregnant. There is nothing more frustrating when looking for information on the web and trying to find the information needed and it's crammed in with pages of spam and information that doesnt pertain to the search. This is the problem that this website it looking to solve.

Help With Conception is updated daily with tips for future moms, moms having trouble getting pregnant, tips during pregnancy and tips for new moms. Included on the site will be any news and updates that moms and dads should know to keep their bodies and their children healthy, also what is and isnt good for future moms.

Help With Conception was created in 2011 by Jodi Dillon from a mom to help other moms and is emerging as a future leader in a centralized location for useful information for women who are currently or desire to be moms.

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New Book Release: "Awakening the Mystic in You: Messages of Light from the Christian Mystics"

(PRWEB) June 07, 2011

Hamilton Books recently released a book concerning Christian mysticism entitled, "Awakening the Mystic in You," a book which makes accessible the perennial wisdom of Christian mystics and offers a practical way of benefiting from their words.

Awakening the Mystic in You is an interactive book designed to help readers deepen their relationship with the Divine by connecting to the vibrancy of life. This book provides the cosmic message of hope subjectively revealed by fifty-two Christian mystics in an easy-to-read format. It is meant to be read without hurry, while taking time to ponder and absorb the wisdom of these great mystics. The key to enhancing the enjoyment of this book is the "How to Use this Book" section to create one's own spiritual journal by companioning weekly with a particular Christian mystic.

Receive the gift of your inner mystic, an intimate friend and guide, here to accompany you on your earthly adventure. This wisdom transcends religion and is meant to be heard by people who wish to expand their spirituality, regardless of religious preference. A word of caution: Awakening the Mystic in You may be the catalyst for extraordinary new beginnings in your life.

Ramona Harris, author, is a spiritual director, college counselor, and holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Studies as well as a Master's degree in Education/Counseling.

This book can be purchased at amazon.com, bn.com (barnes and noble) or hamilton-books.com. The book is softbound, 140 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0761853633.

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Houston Entrepreneurs to Meet Active Investors at FundingPost's VC and Angel Event on Thursday, September 22, 2011

Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

On September 22, 2011, FundingPost (http://www.FundingPost.com) will host a panel discussion with local Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists at its "Houston VC and Angel Conference," sponsored by RMSC Law. FundingPost has organized 180+ sold-out venture events over the past 10 years. Leading Venture Capital and Angel investors are set to speak and coach entrepreneurs at the FundingPost Houston event on September 22, 2011, at the Doubletree Guest Suites. The FundingPost Event registration and information are online at: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=191&refer=PR

Local Venture Firms will gather at FundingPost's upcoming event to discuss the trends in Early-Stage Investing, hot sectors, sectors that these Angels and VCs look at, things that are most important to them when they are considering an Investment, the best and worst things an entrepreneur can do to get their attention, additional advice for entrepreneurs, and, of course, the best ways to reach these and other Investors.

Moderator: Michael Mlotkowski

Speakers:

Joel Fontenot, Managing Partner, Trailblazer Capital

James Y. Lancaster, Research Valley Funds, LLC

John Filla, Managing Partner, VES Partners

Rob Tucci, Angel Investor, HAN

VC & Angel Speakers TBA!

We are excited about returning to the Houston area. Its a fantastic opportunity for an early-stage company to meet face to face with investors, said Joe Rubin, Director, FundingPost. Early-stage VCs are always on the lookout for great ideas, and FundingPost is proud to provide a forum for these investors to locate promising new ventures. We hear new success stories from companies raising capital at our events all the time!

As with all FundingPost events, there will be pitching and plenty of networking time for the entrepreneurs to meet the investors during the cocktail party! There is still space available, but the seating is limited! To register to attend, visit: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=191&refer=PR

ABOUT FUNDINGPOST:

With over 10,000 CEOs and 700 Venture Capital Funds attending events in 20 cities nationwide; a Printed Dealflow Magazine; and a deal-exchange website with over 7,700 VC and Angel Investor members and over 138,000 companies, that has, on average, made an introduction of an Investor to an Entrepreneur every business day since its inception; FundingPost believes that it is important to reach investors in every medium possible - both online and offline. For more information: (http://www.FundingPost.com)

ABOUT RMSC LAW:

RMSC Law has offices in the Washington, DC area, San Antonio, Texas and Scottsdale Arizona. Our Washington area office is located in McLean, Virginia, one of the premier areas for the development of high technology companies and is conveniently located near the new home of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia. Our San Antonio, Texas office serves key clients in the energy and chemical industries and other sectors. Our downtown Phoenix office serves one of the fastest growing technology centers in the nation. For more information: (http://www.rmsclaw.com) Phone: 830.238.7637

Contact:

Heather Coull

FundingPost.com

800-461-5509

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Punch! Software Announces the Release of Home and Landscape Design Studio for Mac at MacWorld '09

Kansas City, Mo (PRWEB) January 7, 2009

Punch! Software has released the next generation of home design software with the Punch! Home and Landscape Design Studio for Mac. The focus of this completely new package was to build the easiest product possible for an end user, while maintaining and expanding the rich feature set for which Punch! is known.

Home and Landscape Design Studio is a completely new product from Punch! Software sporting new features such as a QuickStart system to allow a user to build a home quickly, "Going Green" services which offer a wealth of information to help you build more energy efficient with just the click of a button, and a completely new and updated object library for more realistic 3D modeling. The software is built to help users save time and most importantly, money.

One of the best features of Punch! software has been the ability to build a 2D plan and review it in 3D instantly. Home and Landscape Design Studio takes this ability to the next level and makes it easier to use than ever before. Simply open the software and begin dragging whole rooms into place. Resize all rooms appropriately and complete the process. Users can instantly see their design in 3D and walk around or fly through their model. Check out the video on the Punch! Software website showing how to build a home in 59 seconds.

While QuickStart gets you designing and building a dream home in minimal time, the list of new features in this software will allow users to customize every detail:

Common Ground Center Announces All-inclusive Family Camp: A New Generation of Family Vacations

Starksboro, Vermont (PRWEB) May 31, 2011

In a time where life seems to be moving in the fast lane, families across the country are in need of a true family vacation more than ever. Planning a vacation, deciding as a group where and what to do, and coming up with the funds, however, can be just as stressful as the hectic life families are trying to leave behind.

Thats why more and more families are turning to a good ol fashion style of American summer fun CAMP! Only now, summer camp is floating to the top of the list of ideal vacations with a twist: instead of leaving children to have fun with strangers while parents go back to the daily grind, the grownups get to join the kids at family camp. Thats right, dust off the hiking boots, tennis racquet, arts & crafts skills, and marshmallow roasting stick and get ready to unwind, relax, and laugh right along side the kids.

Besides reliving a little bit of childhood, there are lots of other reasons to choose family camp as a family vacation.

First of all, its affordable. At Camp Common Ground in Starksboro, VT, for example, an all-inclusive, weeklong stay for a family of four costs about $ 2,500 (depending on childrens ages and accommodation choices). This all-inclusive price includes three delicious, vegetarian meals a day, separate programs for adults and kids, multi-age activities including African dance and concerts that the whole family will enjoy, and accommodations in charming cabins or an Eco-Lodge (and for the more adventurous, tenting is free!).

The words all-inclusive might make the checkbook sigh with relief, but they will also help drop everyone's blood pressure to an all time low. Renting a house on Cape Cod may seem inexpensive compared to staying in a hotel for a week, but then parents spend several hours each day grocery shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and organizing activities. At family camp, once the reservation is made, someone else takes care of the rest including cooking, cleaning, and organizing, eliminating stress so that everyone can actually enjoy the vacation.

And what to do all day at family camp? At Camp Common Ground kids to go to Kidville in the mornings for a dynamic childrens program and parents can participate in adult activities that range from traditional camp activities like hiking to non-violent communication to glass bead making to learning the violin to tennis and yoga. And if those options arent appealing, grab a book and relax in a hammock while kids have the time of their lives.

The afternoons are filled with multi-age activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and games. For Carole Blane, long time camper turned Camp Common Ground Camp Director, these multi-age activities are the best part of family camp, Instead of hearing about your childs summer camp experiences after the fact, as a parent you actually get to see the expression on your kids face when she makes a new friend or hits the bulls eye on an archery target. And this is priceless. Also, children get to see parents learning new things too like watercolors or dance moves which is a unique experience in todays world.

Another added bonus of family camp is that it doesnt have to be just a single family on vacation. Its simple to add a grandparent, a niece, family friends, or a whole extra family to the mix. There are activities for all ages to enjoy, other families to make friends with, and countless accommodation options. At Camp Common Ground, the nuclear family can stay in a cabin while a sister and her new baby or a grandparent can stay in the Eco-Lodge nearby. Everyone can be a happy camper at family camp!

Of course, vacations to exotic locales or national parks can also be fun and are worth the trip. But when looking for an affordable family vacation where everyone can truly unwind, consider family camp this summer; its quickly becoming a tradition for many American households that theyll cherish forever as a family.

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Blekko Launches the First Web Grepper

(PRWEB) September 14, 2011

blekko, the spam-fighting search engine, announced today the launch of Web Grepper, a new tool that allows users to go beyond keyword search to also look at coded information embedded in webpages. Web Grepper does this by grepping or searching lines of code within Web files to identify relevant or matching domains based on specific topics and search terms. In doing so, the tool gives users access this valuable data and furthers the companys goal of an open and transparent web.

The Web contains an incredible amount of data that keywords cant access: How many sites have Facebook Like or a Google Plus +1 button? How many sites have embedded Lady Gagas Born this Way music video? With Web Grepper, users gain insight into useful, and often unseen, data about websites including advertising, AdWords, back links, cookies, and more information that is embedded within the Web domains file. By enabling users to leverage this data, marketers and consumers who are concerned with transparency can access a truly unique competitive analysis tool based on the coded information in blekkos index.

With Web Grepper, were offering our users unique access to the blekko index and embedded information that cannot be found on other search engines, said Rich Skrenta, CEO of blekko, This allows users to uncover incredibly useful data that was previously inaccessible through a keyword search.

blekko users submit questions to Web Grepper that they would like to see grepped, and the blekko community then votes each day to determine which of these questions will be analyzed, and have the results ultimately showcased in a report. Marketers can also use Web Grepper as a market analysis tool to see the top results.

To ensure that the Web Grepper is not being used as a hacking tool to obtain personal and private information, blekko will be manually reviewing greps and monitoring for malicious data mining behavior, such as collecting credit cards or social security numbers.

About blekko

blekko was founded in 2007 to pursue innovation in search. The company has raised $ 24 million since its founding in 2007 from US Venture Partners and CMEA Capital, as well as leading angel investors including Ron Conway, Mike Maples, Jeff Clavier, and Marc Andreessen. blekko has 25 employees, including former Google and Yahoo! Search engineers.

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SteinbachNutcracker.com Announces Karolin Steinbach Signing Event at Southdale Mall in Minneapolis, MN

Edina, Minnesota (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

SteinbachNutcracker.com is excited to announce a world-class signing event by Karolin Steinbach, daughter of Karla Steinbach and granddaughter of the King of Nutcrackers, Herr Christian Steinbach.

The signing event will take place on December 7, 2011, at Southdale Mall in Minneapolis, MN. SteinbachNutcracker.com has hundreds of Steinbach nutcrackers available to choose from on their website. Many of these will be available for purchase and a personalized signature at the Southdale signing event. Customers nationwide are also able to purchase a nutcracker in advance, have it signed at the event, and shipped to their address in time for Christmas.

The Steinbach name has been in the nutcracker business for six generations, and Karolin Steinbach seems poised to carry the tradition on to a seventh generation. SteinbachNutcracker.com is excited to welcome her to Minnesota.

SteinbachNutcracker.com invites all Karolin's fans to come meet her and take home an exclusive signed Steinbach nutcracker. For more details visit the SteinbachNutcracker.com Facebook page.

About SteinbachNutcracker.com

SteinbachNutcracker.com is part of ClickToShopLLC, a collection of online specialty stores. ClickToShop offers products ranging from Oktoberfest party supplies, to stemless wine glass, to Christmas decorations. ClickToShop stores pride themselves on dedicated customer service and high quality merchandise.

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Tax Rebates May Go to Digital Cameras at 42nd Street Photo

New York (PRWEB) May 13, 2008

Surely, the closest Best Buy looks like a promising deposit for that tax rebate, however, one may want to consider their recent tax rebate as an investment in higher quality. Local electronics stores are often overlooked because they can rarely offer the discounts and savings of large scale electronics stores.

However, it is no secret that privately owned businesses are more personal and the staff, accordingly, tends to be more helpful in one's search for the perfect new gadget. In addition to these things, they insist on the highest quality products, those which will often outlive their price tag. Those who are in the market for a new digital camera may be shopping around their neighborhood or online but those in search of high quality photos need only look as far as 42nd Street Photo. Many may want to take advantage of this rare opportunity of having extra cash in their pockets to spend a little extra on the better bet that they might not have been able to afford before.

While New York City has contained within it's vast borders a large selection of digital camera stores, few can boast the history and reputation of 42nd Street Photo. In business for over 40 years, the shop has more than its fair share in experience and knowledge. It is also a good bet that the staff at 42 Photo are more knowledgeable of the products than the average Best Buy or Circuit City associate. In addition to the experience and quality, there will always be a relationship between private companies and their customers that cannot exist on a larger scale. This kind of bond is one that cannot be given a price tag.

Those who do not live in New York City have the advantage that anyone can by shopping online with the store's newly re-vamped website. They offer many products on their website, often have great deals and there has never been a better time than now to shop with them. The new Canon EOS-40D is their latest addition. With 10.1 Megapixel resolution, 28-135mm IS USM Lens and its sleek design, one can tell simply by looking at it that this digital camera will last for many years, lifetimes even. Some may not consider the life-span of a product and buy based on price but most people will tell you, in their experience, that an item like this is well worth the price.

For more information on New York camera stores, please visit 42photo.com.

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Parcel2Go Says Companies Must Take Advantage of the Tablet Revolution

(PRWEB UK) 13 October 2011

Parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has stressed the need for British companies to make sure their online presence is geared towards making the most of the growing popularity of tablet computers.

Analysts predict that sales of tablets such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy will explode over the coming years. Research from Gartner suggests growth will be so sharp that by 2015, retailers will ship 60 tablet computers for every 100 PCs sold. Bolton-based Parcel2Go is urging British firms to take note of the way the retail sector is heading and get up to speed with the changes in their customers' buying methods.

And as more shoppers make purchases online, so the need for companies to have access to a reliable and trustworthy parcel delivery partner has grown. Customers using eBay, Amazon and other retail websites have come to expect immediacy, and by delivering this through use of a low-cost but swift UK courier service, businesses can ensure their customers keep coming back for more.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go said: "The way consumers shop is changing rapidly. Not only are more people shopping online, but they're making purchases through mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

"Recent studies have shown conversion rates to be higher among people using tablets than PCs and laptops, so businesses can't afford to ignore the need to cater for their specific requirements. Whether a firm creates its own iPad app or optimises its website for smaller screens will depend on the particular business. The thing no company can afford to do however, is stand still."

Parcel2Go, which became one of the fastest-growing privately-owned technology companies in the UK last month, according to The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 list, now helps individuals and businesses send around two million consignments every year.

About Parcel2Go:

Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers the opportunity to send a parcel to Birmingham, Mallorca, and everywhere in between, for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost effective collection and delivery service using couriers such as Parcelforce and DHL throughout the UK, Europe, and countries across the world.

For further information contact:

Email: l.yates(at)parcel2go(dot)com

Delivering Holiday Cheer: Appointment-Plus Online Scheduler Calendar Automating the Docking Process for Distributors, Warehouses this Fall, Winter Seasons

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

The fall and winter holiday seasons are a busy time for the nations distributors, warehouses, manufacturers and other facilities that receive inbound shipments as they scramble to fill an influx of new orders from customers eager to fill their shelves for the months festivities. Sites that rely on Appointment-Plus online scheduling calendars will not only improve the delivery process by allowing their drivers and carriers to schedule their drop-off times online, theyll also be able to sync with software applications they already use, such as QuickBooks and e-marketing services Constant Contact, iContact and MailChimp.

True to its motto We Work With What You Work With, Appointment-Plus online business calendar is the industrys only Web-based booking application to marry online scheduling, payment-processing, accounting and e-marketing services in one affordable and efficient system. Upcoming features include syncs with Google and Microsoft Outlook calendars, as well as a new user interface.

Managing deliveries over the phone and with a clipboard or paper appointment book is not the most efficient way to handle this important part of the supply chain, says Bob La Loggia, CEO of Appointment-Plus. Our cutting-edge scheduling software helps simplify this process, resulting in significant time and monetary savings for dock operations.

Plus, we work with many of the same software applications you already use on a regular basis, making it easy to transfer information right from your Appointment-Plus scheduler.

Businesses that have recently implemented Appointment-Plus into their dock-scheduling operations include:

Graphic Packaging International, Middletown, Ohio
Heatcraft, Stone Mountain, Ga.
HenneCold Storage, Tampa, Fla.

A leader in dock-scheduling software since 2001, Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar gives inbound facilities the tools they need to completely automate and streamline the delivery- and dock-scheduling process. Among the functionality found in the feature-rich system are:

Online self-scheduling, which allows carriers and drivers the ability to schedule their own delivery times at their own convenience without having to pick up the phone or send/receive an e-mail or fax. This feature can also free up a significant amount of on-site and administrative staff time; in fact, some sites that use Appointment-Plus report monetary savings ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars weekly, as theyre able to better schedule their dock staff and reduce overtime expenses.
Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to a scheduled drop-off time, which can dramatically reduce the number of later arrivals and missed deliveries.
Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities that may it easy to quickly gather and analyze delivery information. Its also perfect for recording actual arrival and departure times, a necessity when determining hold times at the docks.

Adding the online self-scheduling component to the docking and delivery process is easy with Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar, which supplies each client with a unique URL link to their scheduler and an assortment of book now buttons that can be added to Web sites and e-mail messages. Once the driver clicks on the link or button, he or she instantly accesses the online scheduler calendar, which can show available docks and delivery times, as well as any special instructions. Once a time is selected, the system automatically does the rest without any additional action from on-site administration.

Because its Web-based, Appointment-Plus online scheduling calendars require only an Internet connection to use, without any installations, downloads or additional hardware necessary. This trait allows users to access the software from any Internet connection, a true benefit for supervisors, managers, dispatchers and other dock staff who need the ability to view their schedules when off-site or at other locations at the facility.

Pricing starts at $ 39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All signups receive a complementary training session with a professional set-up coach during their 15-day free trial period.

Having a proven scheduling procedure in place is crucial in ensuring a smooth and seamless delivery process, La Loggia explains. Appointment-Plus helps you achieve that.

To learn more about Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar and how it can improve your delivery- and dock-scheduling procedures, click here.

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About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus is the leading online appointment-scheduling system, serving organizations in 11 countries ranging from one-person businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With over 15 million end users across 100 industries, Appointment-Plus is the preferred scheduler for medical practitioners, healthcare providers, colleges and universities, personal fitness trainers, spas, salons, shipping docks, government agencies, financial institutions, tour operators, and many other types of organizations. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., over 70 million appointments have been booked through Appointment-Plus since its launch in 2001.

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Timeshare By Owner Announces its Code of Conduct

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

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Sell Used Books Maintains 100% Positive Customer Feedback

Milpitas, CA (Vocus) July 21, 2010

Users who sell used books on SellUsedBooks.com have made their approving voices heard. The site announced today that after collecting almost three months of data, their user feedback has been 100% positive.

SellUsedBooks.com is a site where users can sell used books and textbooks online. Since March, SellUsedBooks.com has been asking every customer for their feedback by rating their experience as positive, neutral, or negative, and writing a short review. The site has posted every review and so far, theyve all been positive.

"My experience with SellUsedBooks.com was very satisfying and I look forward in doing business with them again soon," says SellUsedBooks.com user Brandon Morgan of Chesterfield Virginia, "They gave me the highest buy back rate for my books and their service was fast as well."

SellUsedBooks.com isnt the only site where people can sell books for cash, but it is one of the few who publish 100% of their customer reviews. While some sites cherry-pick only the best feedback to publish, SellUsedBooks.com has earned their crop of top-notch reviews by providing fair prices, quality customer service, and an easy-to-use process that simplifies selling used books.

SellUsedBooks.com has set out to build a reputation based on trust, making a conscious decision to publish every review and let users judge for themselves. The idea is to respect user's intelligence, by choosing not to just show them a small, misleading group of overly-perfect reviews. All the same, the site has found that they have no shortage of glowing praise from their satisfied customers.

"I have found SellUsedBooks.com to be easy to use and the only site I will sell books to," says Ebbie Shores, a SellUsedBooks.com user from Erie Pennsylvania, "It is easy to understand and they provide good communication by informing you when they receive your books and when payment is made."

Some SellUsedBooks.com customers are satisfied with the site as more than just a user-friendly way to sell books online. They also appreciate the value of a service that takes unwanted books and gives them new life by getting them into the hands of new owners who are eager to read them.

"I was so grateful to be able to put the books to good use and postpone their arrival to the landfill" says Joyce Hamamoto of Pikesville, Maryland, "And the refund was appreciated too!"

SellUsedBooks.com allows users to sell books for cash. With instant quotes, free shipping and fast payment, users can easily sell books and textbooks all in one simple transaction. All SellUsedBooks.com reviews can be viewed at: SellUsedBooks Reviews

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