Nationally recognized and highly sought after speaker and CEO of Batched Inc, Oscar Garcia, exposes predatory contracts of POS providers and merchant service companies. He is helping hundreds of small business owners a week audit their statements and reveal where they are being overcharged. Batched maximizes merchant savings solutions through their unique processor matching and coaching process.   

“Let us face it. For small business owners negotiating credit card processing contracts with merchant service companies is an absolute nightmare. We have found that 8 out of 10 small business owners are unable to understand their statements. Rates are unclear, fees seem never-ending, and you seem to sign your life away only to get started,” says Garcia. “Enough is enough, starting and running a business is hard work and we believe every business owner deserves a fair deal, so that’s why we put together the merchant service marketplace and business advocacy program, to keep merchant service companies honest and help the success rate of small businesses,” added Garcia.

Merchant service companies have forgotten a key aspect of client service and relationships by the sheer lack of quality service and support.  This creates a dissonance and widening gap of becoming a number in a database instead of having personalized experiences to your business. As Mark Cuban puts it, “Treat your customers like they own you. Because they do.”

“We dared to dream of a better industry, a system where we can unite the buying power of the masses together with the servicing power of great providers. It’s been a struggle to have the industry look at the business owner with a new perspective. The way you invoke change is by massive customer education. We are living our passion and continue doing good business. In the past we ran into those that were limited in their ways and that slowed us down. Today we have a great team a great synergy and most importantly a movement to change the way things are done.  Our merchant service coaches educate clients on new industry requirements as well as was to increase cash flow for their specific business,” stated Garcia.

“Being a player in the industry we’re always approached by a lot of different companies and get pitched on what they do and how they service others.  It was a great joy when we found a company like Batched that not only delivers on promises, but actually has the personalization heart to take care of their merchants.  We are looking forward to doing further business with them and we are looking forward to recommending a lot of our other businesses to the batch platform because it saves companies money and makes them more efficient at what they do, it’s just a no brainer.” — Gus Lopez Vice President Universal Music Latino

“Batched.com was essential to obtaining merchant services for my business. The process was fast and simple and their staff was professional and extremely helpful. I was approved the same day and received my equipment within a couple of days. I am definitely recommending their services to everyone I know.” — Law Offices of Rebecca Medina

“As a business owner, I appreciate your company’s commitment to removing the mystery behind merchant services and offering clients a practical and affordable solution. Businesses need a FAIR opportunity to not worry about the costs behind the fine print and focus on serving their customers and clients. THANK YOU!” — Go Viral Marketing LLC

“Thank You Batched.com on getting our merchant account approved both domestically and internationally to help us better manage our risk and to ensure quick cash flow. Batched.com took the time to work with us to make sure we had the right processor to fit our company needs.” — Jeff Miller, SZ LLC

To receive a free consultation with a trained Batched merchant service coach and obtain an account audit please visit www.batched.com. Remember… get educated and save, get Batched.

Media Contact
Company Name: Batched Inc.
Contact Person: Matthew Loughran
Email: media@batched.com
Phone: 8774777115
Country: United States
Website: http://www.batched.com

CALGARY, Canada – June 22, 2015 – Jordan Gyori and Morgan Sacher have created a children’s book called “What’s Daddy Doing?” and this is the first instalment of a book series. The focus of this book is to educate children who are interested in the day-to-day experiences of an occupation, for instance, The first book will be on an individual working in the oilfield. It will use graphic illustrations and encourage hands-on engagement in order to make the learning experience more personal for readers. 

What’s Daddy Doing?” also seeks to strengthen the learning experience by the inclusion of an interactive digital platform. Now, for the first instalment, the manuscript is done and currently going through second draft revisions. However, in order to bring this book to the children of the world, These young men need help. That’s why they have started a Kickstarter. The goal of this project is to raise $6,000 CAD before July 8, 2015, and the funding will go to the publication of “What’s Daddy Doing?”

To help bring this informative children’s book to life, please visit the Kickstarter campaign or click here. Perks will be delivered between September 2015 and June 2016.

Please keep in mind this is an “all-or-nothing” deal, which means if the campaign does not reach the funding goal then the project cannot move forward. So know that any amount given matters and this is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a special campaign! Help “What’s Daddy Doing?” reach the goal by sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. The more people know about this the more support the campaign will receive.

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Media Contact
Company Name: What’s Daddy Doing?
Contact Person: Jordan Gyori, Morgan Sacher, Jordain Lapidus
Email: jordangyori@gmail.com
Phone: 587-377-5488
Country: Canada
Website: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1881422584/whats-daddy-doing

AUSTIN, Texas – June 22, 2015 – Writer/director David Jones graduated from the International Academy of Film and Television in 2012. Shortly after meeting local stand-up funnyman Paul Theron he began developing “The Away Team.” The narrative is loosely based on the Heaven’s Gate, a millenarian cult. The group splashed onto headlines in 1997 when it’s members took their own lives in an effort to board an alien spacecraft they believed was trailing the Hale-Bopp Comet.

Jones draws much of his inspiration from the likes of Ricky Gervais and Larry David. The Away Team will no doubt offer a similar brand of humor. Paul Theron is at the helm playing the role of the cult leader. Mike Dunne, who Jones regards as “one of the funniest people to roam the earth” is a talented new face slated to play a supporting role. The lead role however has not yet been selected yet. Jones and his fellow filmmakers are very enthusiastic about bringing their picture to life but they need help. That’s why they launched a Kickstarter campaign.

The goal of this project is $96,000 by August 2, 2015 and the funds will go toward production expenses such as equipment, cast, crew, permits and other essentials.

To help bring this quirky comedy to life, please visit the Kickstarter campaign or click here. Perks will be delivered between August 2015 and December 2016.

Please keep in mind this is an all-or-nothing deal, which means if the campaign does not reach the funding goal then the project cannot move forward. This means that any amount pledged matters and this is a great  opportunity to become a part of an extraordinary project! Help “The Away Team” reach it’s goal by sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. The more people who know about this campaign, the greater the chances of success.

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Media Contact
Company Name: The Away Team
Contact Person: David Jones
Email: davidjones421@gmail.com
Phone: 561 427-3806
Country: United States
Website: www.kickstarter.com/projects/527029983/the-away-team?ref=email

ROME, Italy – June 22, 2015 – It’s summer time and that means everyone should be ready to get into the pool for a refreshing swim. Yet, there is nothing worse than cannonballing right into a cold pool! Well, Alessio Gellini has created a solution, it’s called the DuckRDuino. This fun product is a plastic duck has the ability to tell when a pool is warm and welcoming. Just imagine, one of these products in every swimming pool, all over the world!

The DuckRDuino is a simple device made with a thermometer, an Arduino, a speaker, a battery, and a radio transmitter. When this product detects that the water is warm and welcoming, it will send a message to the owner’s smartphone. At the same time, if will “quack,” to inform every one of the good news.

This device also solves the problem for kids, they no longer have to wait, it turns temperature measurement into a game. But before DuckRDuino can help swimmers all over the world, Gellini needs help. That’s why he launched a Kickstarter.  The goal of this project is to raise €3,000 by July 19, 2015.

To help bring this innovative, fun product to life, please visit the Kickstarter campaign or click here. Perks will be delivered between by January 2016.

Please keep in mind this is an “all-or-nothing” deal, which means if the campaign does not reach the funding goal then the project cannot move forward. So know that any amount gave matters and this is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a special campaign! Help DuckRDuino reaches the goal by sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. The more people know about this the more support the campaign will receive.

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Media Contact
Company Name: DuckRDuino
Contact Person: Alessio Gellini
Email: gellinialessio@inwind.it
Country: Italy
Website: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1726841772/duckduino?ref=nav_search

PALM HARBOR, Florida – June 22, 2015 – Brenda Watson is an author, television host, and has been a huge player in the natural health industry for over 25 years. She has had five very successful television programs which aired across the country, raising over 10 million dollars for Public Television. She’s dedicated her life to sharing her knowledge on natural health, and she is at it again. Brenda is currently working a new show called, “Natural Health Breakthroughs With Brenda Watson.”

This show will take an in-depth look at the latest and most innovative health care options. Brenda wants to share the amazing success stories of people doing things far better than relying on drugs or having unnecessary procedures. For instance, Stem Cell Therapy, Fecal Transplant, Integrative Cardiovascular Therapy are some of the topics covered in this incredible and possibly life-saving show.

Brenda and her team have funded and produced the first five episodes of the show, but now, they need help to finish the next five episodes. The goal of this project is to raise $500,000 by August 16, 2015, and the funds will go toward essential production expenses.

To help complete “Natural Health Breakthroughs With Brenda Watson,” please visit the IndieGoGo campaign or click here. Backers can choose from many attractive rewards as a “thank you” for their donations.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about incredible and innovative health care options that people might not know about.

Know others that would love this? Spread the word about this incredible television program by sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social networks.

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Media Contact
Company Name: Natural Health Breakthroughs With Brenda Watson
Contact Person: Brenda Valen
Email: bvalen@brendawatson.com
Phone: 855-727-3749 x223
Country: United States
Website: www.brendawatson.com

Web Design & Development Hawaii| Pono Design

Honolulu, HI – June 22, 2015 – Honolulu businesses planning to land up online with new websites seem to have a credible help, Pono Design has assured high traffic websites with exclusive design services.

“Your website is your sole representative before your online target niche and hence must convey the most pulling appearance. We are here to help you out with an exclusive web design in Honolulu Hawaii that will make your site stand out in the crowd- no, we don’t believe in the generic results produced by the mundane template-based sites,” stated a leading spokesman from Pono design.

A leading name across the Honolulu web design scene, Pono Design has been operating for years. The company caters to clients from any industry. Speaking on the uniqueness of their services, the firm manager commented on a customized approach for every client. “We know that each business has its own specific needs and hence calls for a bespoke treatment. Thus, we reach out to carry a thorough research on your industry and target niche to ensure the most compatible tailor-made design for you. Our customized and cutting edge web design assure a high flow of visitors and rapid conversions,” remarked the manager.

The leading Honolulu web design company offers a wide range of web design services including — logo/branding, interactive design, graphic design, flash design, e-commerce, CMS development, photography & video services.

“Added to advising you on the appearance and structure, we would help you with our advanced HD video production, pro photography & graphic designs. We are armed with seasoned and highly skilled dynamic technicians to ensure the most professional website for our clients. We guarantee you best possible ROI with our easy-to-find and informative website- that would be your key to continued success over the virtual commerce zone.”

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/TwlGSbFS1MU

About Pono Design

Pono Design is a leading web design company in Honolulu which also offers web development and search engine optimization services.

For more, take to http://ponodesign.com/

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Media Contact
Company Name: Pono Design
Contact Person: Lilo Le
Email: hip@ponodesign.com
Phone: 808 638 2388
Address:55 S Kukui Street, Suite C107
City: Honolulu
State: Hawaii
Country: United States
Website: http://ponodesign.com

Chippewa Falls, WI – June 23, 2015 – Rock & Tait Exteriors of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has received GAF’s most prestigious contractor award: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Rock & Tait Exteriors as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Rock & Tait Exteriors has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2011. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide have achieved–a candidate must demonstrate proper licensing and adequate insurance, have a proven reputation and show commitment to ongoing professional training.

Rock & Tait Exteriors takes care of your house from top to bottom, according to co-owner Kane Rockow. “We have a ‘whole-house’ approach,” he explains. “When we check out a home, we examine the ventilation, the insulation, the roofing, the siding of windows and doors–all of those factor into whether your house is working well as a system. And they are indicators of whether the individual components will last as long as they’re supposed to.”

“Most people in our area know how we conduct business,” states Rockow. “They know our company is all employees, with no subcontractors–there are always quality people on the project, people who care about what they’re doing. They know we take pride in putting our name on what we do. These are reasons why customers choose us.”

The quality interaction with customers starts with the initial call. “Every call is treated equally; we don’t filter leads,” explains Rockow. “One of our estimators meets with the customer and gives as much time as needed to figure out the customer’s needs or identify the problems with the home. We offer all the different options available for that particular home, including the Golden Pledge warranty. And we have a quick completion time for projects–roofing is usually a day or just over a day; other, more complicated projects can be one to two weeks.

The attention to detail is reflected in the company’s reviews and ratings. “You know, we focus on customer satisfaction,” says Rockow. “We have an A rating with Angie’s List and an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. We also use an independent company, Guild Quality, that surveys our customers. This allows us to keep our quality control at a high level.”

Rock & Tait is active in the community, donating labor to churches and working on homes for Habitat for Humanity. The company has also received the Department of Energy’s Century Club award for using the whole-house approach to improve energy performance in 100 or more homes.

Looking forward, the company has the goals of increasing sales volumes and percentage of referrals; it also plans to grow newer aspects of its business, such as patio stamped concrete services, and to look at expansion into the Chippewa Falls area. “Our biggest focus is always customer service,” concludes Rockow, “with both existing customers and future customers. From additions to remodels to full remodels, there really isn’t anything that we can’t handle.”

About Rock & Tait Exteriors

Rock & Tait Exteriors takes the worry out of improvement projects. Dedicated to providing the highest quality craftsmanship, the company is a leader in the construction industry. Rock & Tait prides itself on quality products, superior workmanship, and outstanding customer service, presenting solutions that fit within customers’ budgets and needs.

For more information, visit:

http://www.ROCKandTAIT.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rockandtait
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockandtait
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClR-Yeeo2io-IFn825H9pLQ

About GAF

Founded in 1886, GAF has become the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The company’s products include a comprehensive portfolio of steep-slope and commercial roofing systems, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple for contractors, specifiers, and property owners alike. In 2011, GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles and, in 2012, it introduced the GAF Lifetime Roofing System.

For more about GAF, visit http://www.gaf.com

Media Contact
Company Name: Rock & Tait Exteriors
Contact Person: Kane Rockow
Email: info@rockandtait.com
Phone: (715) 723-7200, Toll-free: (800) 519-9894
Address:4107 124th St.
City: Chippewa Falls
State: WI
Country: United States
Website: http://www.rockandtait.com

Bellingham, WA – June 23, 2015 – Topside Roofing & Siding of Bellingham, Washington, has received GAF’s most prestigious contractor award: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Topside Roofing & Siding as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Topside Roofing & Siding has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2012. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractor–a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide have achieved–a candidate must demonstrate proper licensing and adequate insurance, have a proven reputation and show commitment to ongoing professional training.

To Philip York, president and owner of Topside Roofing & Siding, there’s no doubt about what sets his company apart from competitors: the best training and use of the best manufacturers and materials. “Our guys are certified and trained in GAF and every other manufacturer we use. Other companies, they just go and put on a roof. That separates us from everyone around us right now.”

“This helps us with customers,” York continues. “The folks on our sales team talk to the customers and tell them how we do things. When people hear that all of our crews are trained and that we have the manufacturers backing us up, they know that Topside can give better quality, better workmanship, and better warranties. Our service reputation is reflected in the A+ rating we have with the Better Business Bureau; we’re a member of Angie’s List, too.”

Communicating with customers is an important part of the process at Topside. “We’re very personable with them,” explains York. “Before we start a job, our job manager goes to the location and introduces himself and the crew to the homeowner. After we’ve finished the job, we make another appointment to walk through the job with the homeowner–we want to make sure the customer is happy before signing off on it. If anything needs to be done, the customer tells us, and we take care of it before finalizing the job. Most other companies simply put on a roof, leave, and send an invoice. We do things differently. Interaction makes customers more knowledgeable about what is happening, and that’s a good thing.”

Customer outreach is paralleled by Topside’s interaction with the local community. “We sponsor a lot of teams,” says York. “We work with kids’ sports in the area, sponsoring baseball, basketball, and softball teams. That’s something we’re proud to do.” The company also participates regularly in home shows in the local area.

Moving forward, Topside anticipates continued growth. “We’re doing more higher-end roofing,” concludes York, “and working with more new synthetic materials, which customers are starting to ask for. We’re doing quite a bit more work, and our company’s bigger than it was a few years ago–all of which are good things to help us achieve the President’s Club Award again next year!”

About Topside Roofing & Siding

Founded in 1989, Topside Roofing & Siding works to supply customers with the top products, quality, workmanship, and service they deserve for all their roofing, siding, window, and gutter projects and installations. All of Topside’s installers are factory-trained and certified by GAF and other product manufacturers. The company maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

For more information, visit: 

http://www.topsideroofing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Topside-Roofing-Construction/141188639273949
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopsideRfngSdng
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/philip-york/58/196/381

About GAF

Founded in 1886, GAF has become the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The company’s products include a comprehensive portfolio of steep-slope and commercial roofing systems, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple for contractors, specifiers, and property owners alike. In 2011, GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles and, in 2012, it introduced the GAF Lifetime Roofing System.

For more about GAF, visit http://www.gaf.com

Media Contact
Company Name: Topside Roofing & Siding
Contact Person: Philip York
Email: office@topsideroofing.com
Phone: (360) 752-2220, Toll-free: (877) 318-1900
Address:161 E. Horton Road, PO Box 30618
City: Bellingham
State: WA
Country: United States
Website: http://www.topsideroofing.com

Mount Laurel, New Jersey – June 23, 2015 – Business Innovators Magazine features a profile of Daria Torres, founder of Walls Torres Group in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The interview explores the one consistent message Torres shares about success and organizational growth, that of the need to be perpetual learners.

She believes that’s part of what drew her to the University of Virginia where rather than being named freshman, sophomores, etc. students were designated by the number of years in college. Like Thomas Jefferson, who founded UVA, she feel that learning is a lifelong process.

“To this day, I consider myself a student,” Torres says in the interview, and then goes on to explain the tactics she employs every day in the process of learning for the sake of her own business and client’s growth that includes reading business magazines and journals, visiting professional websites and boards, and by paying attention to other leaders in the industry that she admires and respects.

Formal education for Ms. Torres includes a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with a double major in Economics from the University of Virginia as well as a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania before going on to The Wharton School where she earned her MBA.

When she is not busy helping organizations become more successful, Ms. Torres spends her time speaking at events, spending time with her family, and mentoring young professionals.

About Walls Torres Group

Walls Torres Group, founded and owned by Daria Torres is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. She founded the consulting group in 2004 where she is the firm’s principal consultant. Walls Torres Group is a management consulting firm that helps businesses aspiring to excellence achieve their goals. 

Media Contact
Company Name: Your World Media Group
Contact Person: Jennifer Smith
Email: jennifersmith@yourworldproductions.com
Phone: 212.729.7339
Country: United States
Website: http://yourworldproductions.com

Randy Stanbury is the President of Service Freight Systems and a best selling author. Stanbury has consistently managed to position his company for success as an up and coming leader in food transportation. His approach to business, unique insights and effective management of Service Freight has earned him a featured article in Small Business Trendsetters Magazine.

The piece in Small Business Trendsetters Magazine illustrates that one of Stanbury’s keys to success lies with his ability to keep his eyes on the future. He credits keeping on top of new developments with technology and industry trends with his rise towards the top of his industry.

According to Stanbury, “I see some real serious, serious changes and disruptions coming to the trucking world and my intention is to be at the very forefront of that. The very first autonomous truck is on the road of today, and that’s so recent.”

Stanbury believes that autonomous, self-driving trucks will fundamentally change the way freight moves around the country – and around the world. He elaborates that autonomous trucks won’t necessarily reduce the need for humans, as drivers will still need to ride along in order to help avoid and navigate certain roadblocks that inevitably come up during a long haul route.

However, Stanbury believes that self-driving trucks will fundamentally “shake up,” the world of freight transportation. He believes that more self-driving trucks will help with the shortage of drivers that the entire industry is facing. Self-driving freight will certainly reduce the need for teams of drivers as well as attracting new drivers.

Stanbury elaborates that moving into this new phase of growth will not be an easy transition, nor will it guarantee success. However, the opportunity for ongoing education and adaptability are the best chances anyone in the freight industry has for success. Much like other industries, being aware of any technological developments is key to continually growing his business.

Randy Stanbury states that, “It’s crucial that we as CEOs, presidents, managers, high executives that we know what’s being disrupted out there and how close it is to disrupting us, and viewing those tips and insights as to how we can disrupt ourselves before we actually get disrupted.”

Based on his projections for the future and optimistic outlook, Stanbury is presently developing two major breakthroughs that he believes will disrupt the freight and trucking industry in major ways. Small Business Trendsetters Magazine also highlights that the founder of FedEx, Fred Smith, has similar advice that echoes what Stanbury has to say, “Leader’s get out in front and stay there.” This advice has clearly served FedEx well, and Stanbury aims to emulate this successful viewpoint. 

Media Contact
Company Name: Your World Media Group
Contact Person: Jennifer Smith
Email: jennifersmith@yourworldproductions.com
Phone: 212-729-7339
Country: Canada
Website: http://yourworldproductions.com

Buffalo, NY – June 23, 2015 – When a person finds themselves in need of legal counsel one of the first and most important decisions to be made is hiring the right law firm. Most people’s first reaction is to think about a large law firm. May times they’re familiar due to television, radio and print advertising However, all options should be considered before making a final decision.

“In many cases a small law firm can provide equivalent representation as a large firm,” says Buffalo Attorney Kyle Calabrese. “There are also a number of benefits that a small firm can provide a client that go beyond what a large firm can offer. This article was written to give people a process to go through and areas to consider in making the right decision.”

Attorney Calabrese has been practicing law in New York State since 1994. He has operated his own firm, The Law Office of Kyle Calabrese, since being admitted to the bar. The law office is located in the Buffalo, NY area and serves all of Western NY. Even though his practice is focused in NY state the advice given in the article is relevant to any area of the country.

Says Kyle, “I use the Blog on my website to share legal information that is pertinent to people in my local area. I am very thankful for Small Business Trendsetters for publishing my article and allowing me to reach a larger audience with this useful information.” A copy of the article can be found by Clicking Here.

During his 20+ years of experience, Calabrese has handled many cases for clients that initially seemed they were better suited for a larger firm.  Certainly, there are cases that are very detailed and complicated. Cases of this type are probably better suited for a large firm. However, most people have relatively straight forward cases where a small firm can provide the legal representation they require.  “A small law firm can save a client a lot of time and money. In addition, a small firm can deliver a personalized level of service that many people are looking for.”

For more information about the Law Office of Kyle Calabrese or to contact Kyle visit his website at www.kylecalabreselaw.com or call 716-649-3311. The office is located at 265 Union St in Hamburg, NY. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM. The phone number is available 7X24.

Media Contact
Company Name: BBV Marketing
Contact Person: Bruce Wells
Email: bruce.wells@bbvmarketing.com
Phone: 505-369-9844
Country: United States
Website: http://bbvmarketing.com

One of the most respected names in playing and Tarot cards, Lo Scarabeo is set to release a new playing card set that features the major figures in the history of magic entitled the “Stars of Magic”. The debut of this two deck set is set to coincide with the 26^th World Championship of Magic and will feature important performers like Alexander Herrman, Chung Ling Soo, Giuseppe Pinetti, Harry Kellar and Harry Houdini. Each of the 54 white and 54 black background cards is lovingly and uniquely illustrated, making this set a must own item for practitioners and fans of magical performance.

Lo Scarabeo has created a truly breathtaking card set that commemorates some of the most important feats of magic in history. Images include some of the most death defying performances ever achieved like Houdini’s suspended straitjacket escape. In addition to the beautiful images that adorn the cards, these two decks are designed for use by magic performers.

There are a number of important features like subtle textural differences between front and back sides, minute modifications to the top and bottom of cards, and two extra black background cards for additional magic tricks. Lo Scarabeo has produced the “Stars of Magic” using the highest quality paper stock and image production to ensure that performers will use this collectible set for many years to come.

While the “Stars of Magic” will almost surely be a commercial success when released to the public, Lo Scarabeo is offering its fans the opportunity to obtain these decks at a discount prior to mass distribution. Lo Scarabeo has sponsored a campaign on Kickstarter for magic enthusiasts, allowing them to reserve a black deck, a white deck, limited edition decks, Golden Box editions, and multiple edition sets. Campaign backers will also enable Lo Scarabeo to reach its stretch goals which include adding additional cards for the Barracuda trick, Triple Enigma trick, Twister trick, White Prophecy trick, and Card Stunner trick. Any pledges for $350 or more are automatically rewarded with original artwork used in the “Stars of Magic” set.

To learn more about the “Stars of Magic” or to make a financial pledge, please visit http://kck.st/1H7Gt7h

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Media Contact
Company Name: Stars of Magic Collectors Edition
Contact Person: Lo Scarabeo
Email: marketing@loscarabeo.com
Phone: +39 (0) 11283793
Country: Italy
Website: http://kck.st/1H7Gt7h

“Most business owners take word of mouth marketing for granted and just hope people will say good things about them,” says Ralph Brogden, executive producer of Vizabol Media. “We say, let’s go get those happy customers, let’s film them, and let’s make that word of mouth a permanent part of your website. Happy customers, clients and patients are the best advertising in the world.”

And he should know. With over 25 years of experience in advertising and publishing, Brogden perfected his craft while working as a marketing strategist and copywriter for a digital media agency in New York. And while he has produced everything from advertorials to web commercials to explainer videos and “let me tell you about my business” documentaries, Brogden says that testimonial videos are by far the most effective for connecting with an audience. “I eventually realized that happy customers make a more persuasive sales pitch than anything the business or practice could say about itself. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I was blown away.”

Many marketing and media experts like Brogden believe that Internet video provides the best return on marketing and advertising investment. After extensive testing, Brogden found that less than 10% of prospects read marketing materials all the way through, but 85% of those same prospects would watch a video that contained the same information.  “All of us have learned to tune out typical advertising messages and commercials,” he says. “Even Google calculates your Adwords projections on a 1% response, which means they know that, on average, 99% of your audience is ignoring you.”

Brogden’s solution is to make your video look like something other than a commercial or a sales pitch – something fun, educational, entertaining, dramatic, or helpful. And hopefully, viral. “Tell a story, make ’em laugh, make ’em cry, make ’em nod their head, make ’em want to share it with all their friends on Facebook. But if it looks like the typical commercial, it’s going to be ignored,” he says.

Drawing upon his years of advertising experience and a double major in marketing and psychology, Brogden perfected a unique process for interviewing customers, clients and patients to get testimonials. In the process he quickly developed a reputation for his skill at documenting more elaborate success stories on video. “People started calling me the Larry King of testimonial videos, even though I’m always off-camera,” he says. “When I’m interviewing someone, I’m a marketing journalist. It’s not about me, it’s about the people I’m interviewing, letting them tell their story in their own words, and letting the world see how good my clients really are.”

Some experts caution that while video can be powerful and effective, it takes an objective third-party to produce a video that is authentically customer-focused and not self-centered or full of hype. Brogden agrees. “That’s the whole point. You have to get out of the mindset of talking about yourself. People don’t believe what you say about yourself. They are checking you out on Google, they are looking for ratings and reviews, and they want to know what other people think about you. So if you have a great product or service that makes people happy, we want to make it easy for them to tell their story to the world, because their story is really your story.”

And if a company has a lot of negative reviews and poor ratings, “It’s even more critical to find your happy customers and get them talking about you on camera,” Brogden explains. “We can’t erase negative reviews, but we can mitigate the damage by filming people who had positive, happy experiences. Reputation management must be proactive, not reactive.”

To make his style of video more accessible to small businesses and non-profits, Brogden figured out a way to make the studio portable and deliver a film crew on-site, anywhere in the world. “We bring the studio to you, we film on location, and a few weeks later you get a professionally-produced video for your website that’s going to tell your story from the perspective of your best customers.”

But what sets Vizabol Media apart is what happens after the video is produced. Back in the production studio, Brogden takes off his marketing journalist hat and puts on his marketing strategist hat. He directs a creative team that leverages each video with major media publicity, social media distribution, analytics, lead-capturing devices and email marketing campaigns that automate the sales process for their clients. “Something magical happens when you tap into this,” Brogden says with a knowing smile. “A well-produced video, combined with major media coverage, positions you as an authority in your field. Your ads start pulling better, you start getting more visitors to your website, you begin converting more prospects. You get lots of buzz. People are eager to work with you. They see your video and they are pre-sold on why you’re the best choice for them.”

Brogden predicts that his style of video marketing is here to stay. “For years, people were glued to three major television networks and advertisers knew where and how to reach them. Today, everyone is online. With Internet traffic shifting from desktop to mobile, and with the fragmentation of audiences across dozens of news and social media sites, Internet video will continue be the fastest, easiest, most effective way to reach people for years to come.”

To see Ralph Brogden and his team in action, visit Vizabol.com

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Reliable Secure Network Solution – Data Unit

Lummen, Limburg – June 24, 2015 – Data Unit today announced it has been named “Kaspersky Benelux Reseller of the year”. Data Unit’s ability to add value to its customers and his partners resulted in this award.

The results were announced at the Gala awards dinner at the Kaspersky’s European Partner Conference in Scotland.

Stephan Krug, Sales manager at Data Unit accepted the award in Scotland. He stated that it’s a fantastic achievement for Data Unit and generating a higher level of partnership between Data Unit – Kaspersky Lab and off course our loyal customers.

It is an honor to be awarded by Kaspersky for our focus and efforts in the market said Joris Meylaers, General Manager at Data Unit. This award is the result of our continuous investment in high level trainings for our engineers and sales support, combined with a year after year high revenue growth on the mid- and enterprise market in the BeNeLux.

“Data Unit has been a reliable and highly efficient partner, and we were very proud to recognize them in our Partner Awards Gala,” said Kirsten Koning, Head of Corporate Sales at Kaspersky Lab. “The ICT market is a fast-paced and extremely competitive industry where it’s crucial to deliver excellent customer experience. Data Unit has not only proven this but also their excellence in customer support and in depth knowledge of the Kaspersky business solutions.

In deciding on the winner in the nomination of ‘Reseller of the Year’, Kaspersky Lab’s officials evaluated a lot of parameters such as the level of services and effectiveness of the of customer satisfaction in the implementation of Kaspersky solutions, number of licenses ordered, renewal of the licenses, their commitment to the brand, quality support and feedback from our customers. Each of these parameters was assessed objectively to give the award to the one who deserved the most.

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/1kI33Gj69OY

About Data Unit

As a member of the Cofely GDF-Suez group, Data Unit delivers customized network and security solutions that will improve productivity, functionality, visibility and cost effective management for Benelux companies. The purpose of Data Unit is to solve customers’ problems through our solutions and services. The goal is to deliver fast, reliable and secure networks that can be accessed from anywhere and with any device, wired or wireless.

For more details, http://www.dataunit.be

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab is the world’s largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection solutions. The company is ranked among the world’s top four vendors of security solutions for endpoint users. Throughout its more than 17-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for large enterprises, SMBs and consumers. Kaspersky Lab, with its holding company registered in the United Kingdom, currently operates in almost 200 countries and territories across the globe, providing protection for over 400 million users worldwide.

Learn more at www.kaspersky.com

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Finding an office space or a storefront is a real pain. There is no information available and whatever little is available, it is not trustworthy. Our team contacts the owners directly and personally verifies the premises before uploading the information. We not only want to remove the information asymmetry, but also eliminate the real estate agent layer from the transactions and bring down the cost of finding commercial spaces for seekers, said Mr. T.Shrikanth, CEO Juvo Online Services Pvt Ltd

Chennai: Juvo Online Services Pvt Ltd, announced today about its launch of www.officejuvo.com, an online commercial peer-to-peer marketplace.

Commercial Real Estate has been a long neglected area in the online space and apart from skeletal listing services online, the market is controlled by real estate agents. This leads to lack of transparency and high dependence on brokers and thus escalating finding cost for seekers.

Office Juvo aims to correct this anomaly, by providing verified information to the seekers in a user friendly, image intensive user interface.

Speaking on this, Mr. T.Shrikanth CEO stated, “Finding an office space or a storefront is a real pain. There is no information available and whatever little is available, it is not trustworthy. Our team contacts the owners directly and personally verifies the premises before uploading the information. We not only want to remove the information asymmetry, but also eliminate the real estate agent layer from the transactions and bring down the cost of finding commercial spaces for seekers. Yes, we even want them to save money on site visit costs and of course we don’t charge them anything either.”

Office Juvo was test launched in Chennai in February and in a very short span has found immense traction. Today it boasts having the largest database of commercial properties in Chennai, all relevant and verified.

The Juvo team which has a combined experience of 35 years in the Internet Space in India and 10 years especially in the property marketplace.

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Contact Person: Krithika B
Email: info@juvo.in
Phone: +91 98400 36903
Address:No 34,54th Cross Street Behind Thiruvanmiyur RTO, Thiruvanmiyur
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Website: http://officejuvo.com/

LyftGyft is one of the most popular websites on the Internet for finding promotions and discounts for the rideshare program Lyft as well as other rideshare programs such as Uber and Sidecar.  Now, the website is offering a verified Lyft referral code valid for new users in 2015.  When rideshare users enter the referral code GYFTME, they will receive a $20 in-app credit toward their first ride using the Lyft app.

In order to utilize this payment code, users enter their real, personal information into the app and navigate to the “Payment” menu option.  There, they will enter the code and receive a discount of up to $20 for their first Lyft ride.

As seen at http://lyftgyft.com/, LyftGyft also offers many other promo codes for Lyft, Uber and Sidecar users.  These codes change frequently, so it is a good idea to check the site frequently for updates.  Codes can be used for significant discounts on Lyft or other rideshare costs, as well as credits for referrals to the program. 

When users sign up, those who referred them can earn up to $300 in rideshare credit.  Lyft and other rideshare credit can also be gifted to others through the website by entering and paying for a credit then sending it to another user. 

The site also features other useful information for rideshare participants, such as airport guides, how to become a driver and more.

For more information, see https://www.google.com/+Lyftgyft and sign up for emails and other notifications about current discounts and promotional codes.

About LyftGyft: 

LyftGyft is an app resource guide for all things related to Lyft, the popular rideshare application.  LyftGyft also offers help with other rideshare platforms such as Uber and Sidecar. With a comprehensive collection of promo guides and step-by-step articles about the top rideshare apps, this website is a useful and necessary addition to any rideshare user’s resource selection.

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City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: United States
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San Francisco, CA – June 23, 2015 – iUniverse Publishing has announced the highly anticipated release of the book “My Razzle Dazzle“, authored by Todd Peterson. “My Razzle Dazzle” has created a huge buzz since word got out of its release because it touches on something that everyone can relate to, in one form or another. Through Todd’s eye’s, this book will take the reader on a journey of a lifetime, allowing the reader to peer into the sometimes amazing and sometimes heart wrenching experiences of this vibrant youth that were often forced into the shadows by bullies.

It is no secret that bullying is a huge issue in today’s society, and this book puts a spotlight on not only bullying, but all practices that make someone feel like an “outsider”. Todd Peterson, the author of “My Razzle Dazzle”, was quoted as saying, “Yes it is true that we as a society have come a long way since the 70s when it comes to acceptance & tolerance, but there is still a lot of work to be done. I am willing to do everything in my power to show people the true meaning of living life and living it in a happy way… their way.”

Todd Peterson found early on in life that he had a fond passion for Roller Derby, which would eventually become the catalyst of huge success for him and would become the platform for him to become the person that he is today. During a recent press event, the spokesperson for Todd Peterson was quoted as saying, “We are delighted that people are embracing Todd’s story and finding out what it is really like to live in his shoes. Todd said that if he can enlighten even one person with his book, than his job has been achieved.”

Reviews are proving that this book, “My Razzle Dazzle”, is in fact living up to its expectations with no signs of diminishing. A recent reviewer was quoted exactly as saying, “My Razzle Dazzle is a book that I myself read and highly enjoyed. It is warm and funny and touching in all the right places. I can honestly say I recommend this book to anyone who loves to read whether they are gay or straight or somewhere in the middle. Sure, the character is gay, but the story is so much more powerful than just that. Take my word for it, it’s a gem!”

To learn more about Todd Peterson’s inspirational life story, “My Razzle Dazzle”, simply click here or follow the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/My-Razzle-Dazzle-outsiders-story/dp/1491764112/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

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Knowledge First Financial is a recognized leader in the creation and maintenance of registered education savings plans or RESPs throughout Canada.  Now, the company is offering new options for families who are considering creating a RESP, including tax-deferred programs that help investments grow faster.

According to Knowledge First, Canadian parents and guardians can find a plan to suit almost any savings need.  When rapid accumulation of capital is necessary, tax-deferred plans may be the best option.  For slower, steady growth, a long-term investment strategy can meet the family’s requirements.  With a wide range of RESP options, including new plans sanctioned by the government, Knowledge First Financial can help students realize the dream of a college education and can help parents and guardians work toward financing the high cost of tuition and other expenses without putting undue financial hardship on the family.

Knowledge First Financial has been a leading provider of RESP consultation and guidance for 50 years.  Established in 1965, the company, offers leadership in RESPs and can help families provide the best opportunities for their children to pursue post-secondary education and a bright future.

Formerly known as USC Education Savings Plans, Inc., Knowledge First Financial has served hundreds of thousands of Canadian families with a commitment to growing and protecting education savings.  The company now has many additional options for RESPs, including secure, long-term growth from carefully selected investments; plans that are eligible for the Canada Education Savings Grant and other government incentives; and even tax-deferred plans that will help parents build a strong college tuition payment fund quickly. 

For more information on RESPs and new options, check out their Linkedin page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-first-financial

About Knowledge First Financial: 

For 50 years, Knowledge First Financial has been offering Canadian families the option to save money for college tuition using a registered education savings plan.  The company offers many options for RESPs, including tax-deferred plans for rapid capital growth.

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City: Mississauga
State: Ontario
Country: Canada
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Uptown Solar logo (residential solar panels and installation)

Houston, Texas – June 24, 2015 – Due to increased high-demand from communities in Massachusetts for solar installations, Uptown Solar, a leading provider of residential solar solutions,is now expanding to meet this demand in the entire state of Massachusetts.  

Uptown Solar already provides one of the industry’s most utilized leasing and purchasing systems for these solar installations in most major California cities such as San Diego, Escondido, Irvine, Cerritos, Brea, Mountain View, and Walnut Creek- along with strong operations in Louisiana, Texas and New York.  

“We are excited to announce the continued expansion of our residential solar programs,” said Larry Atherton, President of Uptown Solar. “2014 proved to be our best year-to-date, and we’ve significantly contributed to this constant demand in the US market. We will continue to provide our low-cost energy solutions, and vast array of knowledge and experience in the solar industry to as many cities as we can accommodate.  We look forward to serving more customers and opening greater access to financial resources.”  He added, “Our growth has been possible because of our hard-earned customer trust, and our flawless reputation in the industry. We have the proprietary system for lease and purchase financing, which yields immediate cash-flow positive returns, with best in class equipment designed for long-term output.”

Based upon available local market incentives and characteristics; Uptown Solar develops lease and purchase programs providing a turn-key system in which equipment, installation, and maintenance are made simple with a serve based approach. We empower local marketing and installation partners with a finance solution in which customers are able to readily discover the benefits of solar power in comparison to their standard utility bill. Perhaps most importantly, these solutions benefit the environment- eliminating harmful greenhouse gasses and by-products traditionally associated with the creation of electricity; solar is a clean, natural and abundant alternative to make a positive environmental impact.

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Email: tmcdonald@uptownsolar.com
Phone: 866-391-5455
Address:6046 FM 2920, Suite 250
City: Spring
State: Texas
Country: United States
Website: www.uptownsolar.com

Sixty year old Douglas “Clydesdale” Comstock of www.GettingToGoal.com is doing something very few have ever been able to accomplish and he is doing it all in the name of charity. Mr. Comstock will attempt to swim the English Channel with 100% of sponsorships and donations that result from his adventure going to www.foodshare.org. Mr. Comstock considers himself an ordinary athlete with extraordinary mental toughness.

In July of 2015, he will attempt a solo swim crossing from Dover, England to Cape Gris Nez, France across the famed English Channel regarded as the Mount Everest of open water swimming. He hopes to raise $10,000.00 as a result of his swim.

People who would like to donate to or sponsor him can do so by visiting here: ­http://site.foodshare.org/GettingToGoal

Back in the 1980s Mr. Comstock developed mental toughness working on a fishing boat in Homer, Alaska. During the week he was fed well, but on weekends he was homeless and hungry. That experience left him wanting to give back and help those that are hungry, so he created this fundraiser to benefit Foodshare and East Granby’s “Friend to Friend” Food Pantry.

People In The USA Suffer From Hunger

News that there is a hunger problem in an affluent state like Connecticut may surprise some, but it is no joke.  According to Foodshares’ web site, “Our clients live in every single town in these counties, from the wealthiest suburbs to the most rural communities. They include people who were caught in the Great Recession, people squeezed between inflation and wage stagnation, people working in low-wage jobs and trapped in the poverty cycle, and retired people who can’t stretch their limited funds far enough. The majority of the 137,480 people are either children or seniors, and the majority of the rest are working full time jobs (or two).”

“I was moved to do something to not just raise money but increase awareness of this issue,” Comstock said. “That so many are in so much need should shock the sensibilities of every person who reads this and motivate them to make a contribution.”

Swimming The English Channel

More people have successfully scaled Everest than have swum across the English Channel and for good reasons. Like Everest, it is cold with high winds. Like Everest, breathing is challenge. For mountain climbers at high altitudes extra oxygen is available from tanks they carry with them.   Not so while swimming as Mr. Comstock will get his air one breath at time from just above the surface of the cold, choppy waters between the U.K. and France. Waves, current, 57F degree water temp and fatigue will be in the mix as well as the danger of hypothermia.

Endurance Swimming

The distance to swim is just over 21 miles. The time needed to make the crossing varies from as few as 7 hours to as many as 27 hours. The water conditions and the condition of the swimmer determine the time needed.

For such a long time in the water, swimmers have to figure out how and what to eat and drink during the swim. All this while greased from head to toe. Grease is the preferred (and only allowed) insulator for swimmers. Swimmers are not permitted to use any kind of material that offers buoyancy or thermal insulation. It is a brutal test of endurance. But Comstock is no stranger to those types of tests.

Average Athlete

Comstock is a former Alaska “Deadliest Catch” Commercial Fisherman, two-time finisher of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon and black belt team member on the U.S. Intersport Karate team to Russia and Poland. Mr. Comstock has directed his own training company since 1981. He believes that he is more than up to the challenge as he is also regarded as a pre-eminent authority and corporate speaker on mental toughness. “As much of this and other challenges are about fitness, they are more about the state of mind of the person who undertakes them,” he said. “It’s easy to set a tough goal, achieving it is another story.”

Doug Comstock’s personal goal attainment and public generosity are excellent examples for everyone to follow and learn from.

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Company Name: GettingToGoal.com
Contact Person: Doug “Clydesdale” Comstock
Email: dc@GettingToGoal.com
Phone: 888-527-0509
Address:169 Newgate Road
City: East Granby
State: CT
Country: United States
Website: www.GettingToGoal.com