Open Any Protected Excel And Word Document In A Few Minutes

Passcovery announces the release of Passcovery Suite 2.0, a new version of the professional solution for recovering various passwords using AMD/NVIDIA GPUs. Now the application supports rainbow tables for "instant" decryption of protected Excel/Word

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 25, 2012 -
Despite the weakness of password protection implemented in Microsoft Office 97-2003 document formats, they are still popular and widely used. A 40-bit key is used to encrypt data in password-protected Microsoft Word and Excel documents, that’s why it is possible to restore access to them in minutes.

Having researched the weaknesses of the encryption algorithm, Passcovery experts created a new version of Passcovery Suite. It significantly reduces the time of getting access to password-protected data.

Using the document encryption key, Passcovery Suite decrypts the password-protected Microsoft Word or Excel document and creates its exact copy, only unprotected.

Keeping in mind the needs of our users, we’ve implemented two approaches in Passcovery Suite: search for a ready-made key in our original rainbow tables and search for the key in the encrypted document.

The rainbow table method is good for quickly processing multiple documents. On average, key-search and document decryption takes a few minutes per document. This approach is used in the high-end version of Passcovery Suite. It is recommended for users who need to get access to many password-protected documents (for example, in a law enforcement agency). The rainbow tables are only available under the Ultimate License.

Casual users will probably like Passcovery Suite’s new option: unassisted search for the encryption key. This approach is slower than the one based on the ready-made rainbow tables for Word/Excel but still faster than conventional password recovery.

In case of decryption of a Microsoft Word or Excel document, success is always guaranteed, doesn’t depend on the complexity of the password, and is always attainable in reasonable time.

Passcovery welcomes you to check out document decryption and GPU-accelerated password recovery available in Passcovery Suite. Please visit the application’s website and download a free demo version of Passcovery Suite. It is compatible with all popular versions of Windows, including Windows 8.

The cost of the license depends on the number of video cards supported. Read more at the Passcovery Suite website.

About Passcovery
Passcovery Co. Ltd. supplies high-speed, professional software solutions for recovering lost passwords. The first versions of these solutions were released in 1999. Today, the company’s software is successfully used by law enforcement, government agencies, corporations and private individuals around the world.

Product Page: http://gpupasswordrecovery.net
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Innovative New Website, Reading Bear, Teaches Phonics and Vocabulary for Free

Latest Project of Wikipedia Co-Founder, Dr. Larry Sanger, Launches to Acclaim

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 20, 2012 -
MEMPHIS, TENN. – The co-founder of Wikipedia has embarked on a new web-based project aimed at teaching children to read in a new innovative, multi-sensory, multi-media approach.

Dr. Larry Sanger has designed a new website called ReadingBear.org.  It is a free website from Sanger and the team from the education website, WatchKnowLearn.org.  The project is funded by an anonymous Memphis-area philanthropist through the non-profit Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.

  ReadingBear.org takes a phonics approach to teaching children to read.  The site features more than 100 phonics principles. More than 1,200 words are pronounced at four speeds, each illustrated with a picture.  Each word is also used in a sentence illustrated by a video. The words are displayed “karaoke” style—individual letters flash at the moment that the corresponding sounds are spoken.

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Readingbear.org’s word lists were drawn from exercises from Rudolph Flesch’s classic Why Johnny Can’t Read. Veteran phonics teacher Don Potter declared these exercises “have proven highly effective with all kinds of students, even those who had failed with high-dollar dyslexia methods.”

  Distinguished reading researcher, Dr. Timothy Shanahan praised Readingbear.org’s reading approach and its colorful features. “It sounds words out for the children, showing them graphically how the sounds match the letters (try to do that with a workbook),” said Shanahan.

  Reading Bear is free to users and requires no registration.

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CoverMagazineMe Lets Users Create Their Own Real Magazine Covers

CoverMagazineMe is a new innovative platform which allows visitors to upload their own photos and then select a real magazine cover.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 21, 2012 - 

CoverMagazineMe is a new innovative platform which allows visitors to upload their own photos and then select a real magazine cover. The magazine covers are completely customizable and allows for a truly immersible experience. As of yet, there is no other service available on the internet which has the same level of detail and finesse that CoverMagazineMe boasts. The software is currently available via PC platform, and also as an iPhone application. With over 30 magazine templates and covers to choose from, visitors are able to customize their magazine cover to perfection. The site is currently being used by consumers as a way to place themselves onto the front of a magazine - for personal and business use.

CoverMagazineMe has reached tremendous success since it's launch. Visitors are high in comparison to other sites, and CoverMagazineMe has already benefited from media attention. While CoverMagazineMe may be in it's early stages, the development concept behind the idea is not a new idea. In fact, CoverMagazineMe have been working on the platform for quite some time - to make sure that the whole aspect of creating a magazine cover is flawless, appealing and fun.

To learn more about CoverMagazineMe, and to begin creating your own real magazine covers, head over to their site here: http://www.covermagazineme.com

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Recent College Graduate Starts Business to Help Create Entrepreneurs in Recovering Economy

Hosting Event November 30, 2012 at Historic 200 Peachtree in Atlanta Focused on Educating, Connecting, and Inspiring People as They Are Looking to Start a Business.

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Improving Your Company’s Ability To Access Business Loans

A better and free way to search for business loans and working capital for your small, growing business. Quit wasting time and search for free.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 24, 2012 -
(Dallas, TX) Accessing capital by small businesses does not have to as hard as we make it out to be.  In fact, with new online tools, accessing capital is as easy as 1,2,3 – search, compare and select.

The latest PNC biannual survey on the economic outlook, shows that small business owners are even less confident about 2013 then they were prior to entering 2012 (which was a very uncertain period due to the Presidential election).

Small business owners claim that their expectation for sales and profit growth has declined, in their minds, for the coming year.  And, while they state that this likely decline will stem from many things like Healthcare and Market Uncertainty, almost all of them cite issues with finding and raising needed business capital.

In fact, according to the survey, less than half of all small businesses plan to reinvest in their company in the coming year.  This means fewer will purchase new equipment, fewer will invest in new technology and far fewer will hire more employees.  In part due to future expectations on growth and in part due to their inability to access capital.

Additionally, less than 19% of all small business owners surveyed (less than 1 in 5) claim that they will seek out new financing in 2013 – either via business loans or business lines of credit – with the other 81% either not seeking capital at all or knowing that they have no chance at securing financing whether they need it or not.

If landing business financing is constantly cited as one of the top issues for all small businesses in regards to future growth and expansion then, we as a society, should find better ways to overcome this important issue.

Business Money Today has developed such a way. - http://www.businessmoneytoday.com/

Most small or new business owners – those that provide nearly half of this country’s GDP and create around 70% of all new jobs – think that going down to their local bank is the only way that they can get capital.  And, while their local bank may be a fine option for some small businesses, it is not the best option for most small firms – even when banks are lending.

To that note, Business Money Today is pleased to announce the completion of a new, easier way to search for business loans and working capital for small, growing businesses.

This search feature does not require personal information or any upfront payment (it is completely free to use).

Not only can business owners find actual lenders – bank and non-bank lenders - but they also gain access to pertinent information that outlines all the options available to each individual company.

Some small businesses may need working capital but are unsure of what type is available to them and what preference they should choose.  They can find all of that information on the Business Money Today’s website including what lenders want to work with them.

Some small businesses may be seeking to acquire commercial property or needed business equipment but know that their local bank will not fund these purchase.  Well, with this new, free search feature, these entrepreneurs can not only better understand their particular needs but can find lenders that actually want THEIR business.

Even new or startup businesses – typically companies that struggle to find capital in any market – can thoroughly understand all their financing options as well as access lenders that will work with them; even if they think they are unfundable.

With this search function, small business owners can compare what these firms/lenders offer; their rates and other terms, then select the one(s) that they want to work with – all without providing a single item of personal information.

Accessing needed business capital does not have to be hard, expensive or time consuming. It just takes a little understanding of what options are out there and available to these small businesses and a list of lenders that make it their business to work with small, growing firms.

Business Money Today provides information and resources regarding all types of business financing options, providing better information to business owners allowing them to make better choices in their financing decisions; better choices that could mean the difference between financial freedom and business failure.

Business Money Today

http://www.businessmoneytoday.com

Your Business Money Network

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5 Ways Businesswomen Increase Corporate Profits

Companies with more women board members performed significantly higher than those with fewer women in these positions, studies say.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 16, 2012 - 
(Atlanta, GA)—Diversity isn’t just a catchword anymore—it’s a proven means to earning more revenues in even the most cutthroat business environments. 

According to a four-year study by Catalyst, Fortune 500 companies with more women board members performed significantly higher than those with fewer women in these positions—from a 53 percent higher return on equity to a 42 percent higher return on sales to a 66 percent higher return on invested capital.

“You can’t argue with numbers,” says Dr. R. Kay Green, CEO of RKG Marketing Solutions and author of the new book “I’ve Been Called the B* Word… Now What Do I Do?” “And these figures are saying it pays—quite literally—to put women in leadership roles in corporate America".

In addition Professor Ray Adler of Pepperdine University found, over the course of a nineteen-year study of 215 Fortune 500 firms, that the 25 companies with the best records of promoting women to high positions earned 18 to 69 percent more profits than the average firms in their industries.

Women in directorial positions can boost a company’s profits by:
* Serving as role models, leading to improved performance from other female employees and giving a boost to the company’s image.

* Providing a greater visible representation of women in the workforce, which can appeal to customers or clients and lead to better outcomes for the company.

* Creating an environment that draws other talented female executives, which is crucial for success.

* Be more in tune with the needs and wants of female consumers, who drive 80 percent of purchasing decisions in the US.

* Deal more effectively with risk and better address the concerns of customers, employees, shareholders, and the community.

So why has the percentage of women on boards been hovering between 11 and 12 percent for the last ten years? “Because businesses are afraid to change,” says Dr. Green. “They like to stick with what they already know. However, if they want to keep their success going tomorrow and in the decades to come, they must put more women in high-level, decision-making positions. Having all-male boards simply doesn’t make economic sense anymore.”

Dr. R. Kay Green is the CEO and president of RKG Marketing Solutions, Inc. and an online professor and course developer for West Virginia University, Embry-Riddle University, University of California—Irvine, Arcadia University, and the Florida Institute of Technology. She holds an associate’s degree in marketing management, a bachelor’s in administration in marketing, an MBA in marketing and management, and a doctorate of business administration in marketing, and has been featured on Great Women Speakers, Black Experts, and Guru.com.

For more information, please visit www.ivebeencalledthebword.com orwww.rkgmarketingsolutions.com.

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New report provides cost-effective blueprint for building a high-performance organisation

Proving that all organisations can excel and succeed without recruiting expensive ‘high fliers’, five years of study has resulted in a compelling report that demonstrates how a company’s existing workforce is their quickest route to success

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 16, 2012 - 
Following five diligent years of research, University of Greenwich Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas announces the release of a compelling new business and human resources report. 

Titled ‘Talent Management 2’ the report proves that any organisation can work with existing people and cultures to achieve their desired growth, as opposed to entering talent wars and hiring expensive ‘stars’. 

The 184 page report demonstrates how working with existing key and front-line workers can provide a quicker, cheaper and more sustainable route to high performance organisations.

“Talent management need not be a costly fad. My report sets out a better approach for both people and organisations that is affordable and can deliver multiple objectives,” says Coulson-Thomas, who has also worked extensively as a Change Agent and Transformation Expert.

He continues, “In effect one can ‘have it all’, improving today’s results and increasing people’s ability to handle future challenges and opportunities as they arise.”

According to Coulson-Thomas, many traditional talent management programs are costly and destined to fail.

“By the time many initiatives are implemented, requirements and priorities may have changed, while opportunities are often missed during transformation journeys,” he adds.

The industry-at-large appears to agree with the Professor. In fact, over three quarters of practitioners participating in a poll during the investigation thought talent management is not delivering. About a half thought opportunities are being missed.

Therefore, Talent Management 2 focuses on key roles and tasks, while ensuring that people doing these jobs are enabled to excel by putting relevant critical success factors in place and providing the workgroups concerned with appropriate performance support. Mini case studies support the report’s model, while providing solid real-world examples of its early adopters.

“Paying for talented people may make little sense for organisations that cannot harness, or capture and share, what they do differently. We need to move on from single-issue initiatives such as preparing a few ‘high fliers’ for an unknown future to boosting the performance of today’s key workgroups and quickly delivering multiple benefits for both people and organisations,” Coulson-Thomas adds.

In short, the illuminating report provides an easy-to-read suggested route to building, maintaining and growing an effective and high-performance organization.

‘Talent Management 2’, published by Policy Publications (ISBN: 978-1-872980-20-1) in association with Adaptation, is available from www.policypublications.com

Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas, vision holder of successful transformation programmes and chairman of award winning companies, was the world’s first professor of corporate transformation. He has helped over 100 boards and management teams to improve performance. Also the author of Winning Companies; Winning People on helping average people to excel at difficult jobs and Developing Directors on building an effective boardroom team, he can be contacted via www.coulson-thomas.com

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New Quiz Helps Determine If You Could Be Wealthy

2 Minute Quiz

Take this 2 minute quiz to reveal if your mind holds the power to earn you a fortune online...

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PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 29, 2012 - Revved Up Marketers, an internet marketing training company based in New York has recently just released a new 2 minute quiz to determine if you have a millionaire mindset!

CEO and Founder David Brown wants to find out if you have a millionaire mindset?  Could you be wealthy by earning a fortune in online marketing?  To find out go take the quiz now at the link below...

Mindset is a very powerful thing and people with the right mindset can earn an extraordinary income online.  So what can you do to develop the right mindset? You can use the Law of Attraction to create a millionaire mindset.  Here are a few steps you can take to help you get in that right frame of mind.

1. Cultivate an extraordinary mindset

If you want to create a million-dollar business, you must first work on developing a millionaire mindset. What that means is that you must already be, in your thinking, a million-dollar business owner where a million-dollar cash flow is normal for you.

2. Create causes, not businesses.

Millionaire business owners focus on doing great things, not creating great businesses. They pour their heart and soul for great causes they are passionate about. To do that, you must have firmly fixed in your mind the core purpose for your business. Make sure it is bigger than your own self.

3. Look for inspiration, not products.

What inspires you? Once you know that, the next two steps are simple: Look for the opportunities arising from that inspiration and take action on them. By first turning inward to tap into your inspiration--rather than looking outward for products or services you think will line your pockets--million-dollar returns will flow to you.

4. Know that thoughts become things.

The Law of Attraction states that what you think about comes about. You thoughts become things.  Make sure you have a positive frame of mind and that you focus on what you want, then take massive action on acquiring it.  Don't let negativity entire your mind.  Stay clear, stay focused

5. Be 100 percent committed.

Are you willing to do whatever it takes to have a million-dollar business? Having hopes, dreams, and aspirations of becoming a million-dollar enterprise is not enough to create it. Instead, you must be 100 percent committed that, no matter what, you will do what it takes to have a million-dollar business. Only then will all the synchronicity and magic of the Universe align to make that happen.

6. Have a plan and take massive action

You must have a business plan in place that will energetically stretch you in ways.  You must have goals outlined that are not only realistic but that also challenge you.
Working harder on your plan and goals is just the first step.  You must also leverage the Law of Attraction to create a millionaire mindset. If you do, you'll be well on your way to creating that million-dollar business you've long been dreaming of.  

Get started with this fun engaging Millionaire Mindset Quiz from Revved Up Marketers.

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Your Reality, Augmented – Jetwing Hotels Pioneers Aurasma Technology In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's largest family owned hospitality company, Jetwing Hotels pioneers use of augmented reality through the Aurasma app for the first time in Sri Lanka in marketing communications.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 12, 2012 -
What makes the perfect ad?

Is it information? Content? Attractiveness? Maybe even eye-catching uniqueness?
The world of advertising will never be the same again, thanks to a radical piece of technology named Aurasma. Using a smart mobile device, the physical world will be augmented, merging seamlessly with the virtual to deliver digital content in real time – videos, animations, audio, and even mini-games.

Renowned for constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional hotel marketing, Jetwing Hotels unveils another first – a fully customized app using Aurasma technology to seamlessly display content and offers through a smartphone. Available for download for both iOS and Android devices, Aurasma can deliver digital content in real time and boasts over 4 million downloads and over 8000 apps. Simply put, the free app allows you “to discover, create and share amazing virtual content, integrated into the real world”.  No longer will print media be confined to a two dimensional image, as Jetwing Hotels brings an experience like no other to you, through your smartphone.

The Aurasma Lite app is free to download, from both Google Play and the App Store. Once installed, simply opening the app will be your entry point into the world of augmented, interactive reality. The app is used to scan specially designed advertisements, easily recognizable by the Aurasma logo (A). A trigger image is read by the app, referred to as a “super aura” and automatically begins to display unique content.

Jetwing Hotels, Sri Lanka’s premier resort chain, is the first to introduce an Aurasma powered augmented reality campaign, targeting those who want more than just a lovely image and text within an advertisement. The massive campaign is spread over a variety of print media, both in Sri Lanka and internationally via reputed publications such as Brides of Sri Lanka, National Geographic, Serendib, Explore Sri Lanka, Lanka Woman, Travel Talk, SriLankan Onboard, Living, Business Today, Daily Mirror and the Daily FT.

“Thanks to the innovative technology that is Aurasma, we are breaking new grounds in both our communications, as well as within the industry. We believe that through Aurasma, we deliver an interactive experience to those around the world who are curious about our island, encouraging them to visit and bridging the gap between offline and online communications”, said Ishanth Gunawardene, Head of Sales and Marketing for Jetwing.

“Jetwing as a truly inspiring and pioneering Sri Lankan brand has kept pace with innovation in harnessing and leveraging the technologies of the day to ensure our relevance in the new digital age, aimed at the future and the next generation of customers”, he continued.

Matt Mills, Head of Global Partnerships at Aurasma said, “We are delighted to be working with Jetwing Hotels – an organisation renowned for its luxury, innovation and hospitality. The team at Jetwing immediately understood that by using our technology to deliver video through their print ads, they could take readers even closer to their dream holiday.  It’s a wonderful campaign – our first in Sri Lanka and South Asia – and we look forward to working with Jetwing to deliver many more successful campaigns.”

Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 39 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment. Considered a priority, sustainable and responsible practice is implemented through the award winning Jetwing Eternal Earth Programme; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of the Programme.
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Is that afternoon nap good for you?

According to a new research article, sleep enhances the quality of memory, reports SciGuru.com, a science news publication.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 12, 2012 -
Do you have problem getting a good night's sleep? Researchers show that sleep is good for your memory.  According to a news report published in the science news publication, SciGuru.com, researchers find that sleep can consolidate your memory.  The study shows the extraordinary effect of sleep in repackaging the past experiences in context.

According to the news report published by SciGuru.com Science News (http://www.sciguru.com), an important aspect of the study was the manipulation of the emotion of the words.  Emotional memories are thought to be strong, reflecting their salience and future relevance.  However, this study found that false memories (recall of never-presented critical words, i.e., the gist) was just as prominent when word lists were emotionally negative (slaughter, execute, shoot, etc) as when they were neutral.  These results support the adaptive function of sleep in both remembering and in extracting memory details.

The research suggests an additional benefit of sleep in extracting the ‘gist’ of recent memories.  In the study, Dr. Rebecca Spencer and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, had participants learn lists of related words (bowl, spoon, morning, breakfast, milk).  Importantly, each list lacked a critical word which reflected the gist of the list (cereal).  When recall of the lists was probed after sleep, participants were more likely to recall those critical words reflecting the gist of the list than they were if recall took place after wake.

The science news report appeared in SciGuru.com was based on a paper recently published in the journal PLOS one. Full news report is available at  http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/15214/thoughts-sleep-perf...

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A Russian Film being produced in Sri Lanka

Courtesy  "www.news.lk" 

Published on Monday, 12 November 2012 15:19

Russia has found Sri Lanka as an ideal location for shooting of one of its films.  This is the first time a Russian film shooting will be carried out in Sri Lanka.  The Unique Film Company of Moscow has decided to make this film in Sri Lanka considering the peaceful environment and cinematic locations existing in the country.

The Unique Film Company will invest around one million us dollars for the film “Veronica” to be directed by the well known Russian Film Director Andre Selevhov.  It will be filmed in the suburban areas of Colombo, Beruwala and Anuradhapura.

A Film team of Sri Lanka headed by Ravinda Randeniya is coordinating the shooting of the film “Veronica”.  Over 20 local actors and actresses including Ravindra Randeniya, Yashodha Wimaladharma, Bimal Jayakody, in addition to Russian artistes and 80 technicians are engaged in the production of this film.(niz)

XSitePro Web Design Software Lets You Publish Your Website With One Click

XSitePro Web Design Software is a new and innovative solution to the problem of publishing websites onto the internet.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 11, 2012 - 
XSitePro Web Design Software is a new and innovative solution to the problem of publishing websites onto the internet. Launched by Pete Lauder, in association and partnership with Intellimon LTD, XSitePro Web Design allows consumers to easily publish their website onto the internet with the click of a button. The software has been designed to be 'newbie friendly' and supports some of the most comprehensive features on the market. Some of the features of the XSitePro Web Design Software include one-click publishing and built-in Search Engine Optimization facilities.

To celebrate the launch of the software, XSitePro Web Design has launched a bonus package. The start up pack contains articles and graphics and several other features, which are all built to help webmasters get a grip on their new website. Additionally, they are also offering a 50% discount on the price of domains as part of a trial run for the software. Finally, with every purchase, customers will get access to Lauder's 2012 XSitePro power user tips book. The software has specifically been designed for users who want to construct and publish a website, 

without the hassle of learning website development languages such as HTML or PHP. The software allows the user to maintain complete control over their website, from managing the content to changing the layout.

Before purchasing the software, users may want to check out the coupon page of the site to see if any coupon's are currently running. The coupon's can be found at: http://www.xsitepro-bonuses.com/XSitePro-Coupon.html

To learn more about the XSitePro Web Design Publishing Software, head over to the website found at:http://www.xsitepro-bonuses.com/

FlimpBenefits Releases Whitepaper on Employee Benefits Video Communications

The report contains 6 employer case studies who partook in video postcard email marketing campaigns. The campaigns increased employee enrollment and addressed the issue of employees feeling as though they are not well-informed about their benefits.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 08, 2012 -
Boston, MA, (November 7, 2012) – FlimpBenefits, an employee benefits communications provider specializing in HR Benefits Video Communications, has released a new Employee Benefits Intelligence Report entitled:

Communicating Employee Benefits with Video: Enrollment Solutions & Employer Case Studies (http://www.flimpbenefits.com/index.php/whitepaper)  

The Whitepaper Report reviews the increasingly important role of online video for employee benefits education and benefits enrollment communications. According to recent studies discussed in the Report, “more than half the employees working in US companies today feel that their available benefits are poorly communicated to them”. This negative impression of benefits communications is due in part to excessive use of static text and graphics communications that does not engage and motivate employees in ways that lead the decision making for employers.

The Report provides data on six employer case studies where trackable video postcard communications were used to engage employees to participate in the benefits enrollment process. Four of the case studies pertain to core benefits enrollment and two of the case studies relate to enrollment of voluntary benefits products. Employee engagement rates for the campaigns ranged from 38 percent on the low end to over 100 percent at the high end.   Download the Employee Benefits Intelligence Report here.  

Video content is now commonly used by employers and benefits brokers to educate employees about the use of new benefits tax savings plans such as HSA’s, HRA’s and FSA’s, as well as an array of voluntary benefits products and plans being offered. Video postcard email campaigns are being offered more frequently to employers by companies like Willis and Mercer to announce benefits open enrollment and detail annual changes in benefits plan offerings.  For these purposes, the Report states that spokesperson and executive message videos with graphic treatments are effective and affordable forms of video content.

Interactive Video Postcards: A New Benefits Communication Solution

The Whitepaper Report also discusses the use of Interactive Video Postcards (http://www.flimpbenefits.com/index.php/video-communications) for benefits communications. Interactive Video Postcards are a new video communication format that combines video with employer branding and trackable multimedia content. Using video postcards delivered by email, employers are able to measure employee viewer engagement, response, and sharing activity when viewed on computers and mobile devices.  Typically, Interactive Video Postcards generate 4-7 times higher viewer engagement and response rates than static print, email, or web content.

According to Wayne Wall, CEO of Flimp Media (http://www.flimp.net), “the cost of producing video has decreased, which makes the use of video for benefits communications a good investment. Most people aren’t excited about reading pages upon pages of insurance information.  Our case studies demonstrate that creating an interactive video postcard makes a substantial difference in employee engagement and response rates, while being more cost-effective than traditional print and face to face communications.”

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About FlimpBenefits
FlimpBenefits is the employee benefits communications division of Flimp Media, a leading video communications technology company and video production service provider. The FLIMP® technology platform enables online marketers and communicators to quickly create, distribute, track and report interactive video postcards for online video marketing and communications without any programming or IT resources. The FlimpBenefits division provides employee benefits communications and marketing solutions to employers, carriers, and benefits intermediaries. For more information about FMI products and services, contact Kristen at (508) 686-2802 or Kristen@flimp.net and visit www.flimp.net and www.flimpbenefits.com.
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Tella® Peel & Stick Murals Now Offered Exclusively At WallpaperWholesaler.com

Bold and trendy Tella® Peel & Stick Murals by 4walls are now offered exclusively at Wallpaper Wholesaler.

Tella® Peel & Stick Wall Murals Now Exclusively at WallpaperWholesaler.com

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 08, 2012 -
Internet Wholesaler, Inc. announces today that they have partnered with 4walls to introduce Tella® Peel & Stick Murals, http://www.wallpaperwholesaler.com/shoppingcart/exclusivewall.asp, exclusively at WallpaperWholesaler.com. 4walls is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, high quality wall décor products that allow customers to create beautiful, inspired rooms. Bill Light, COO of Wallpaper Wholesaler, says, “It’s only natural that we would seek out partnerships with industry leaders to bring the best products to our valued customers.”

Tella® Peel & Stick Murals,http://www.wallpaperwholesaler.com/Shoppingcart/Searchboo..., are bold, trend-forward feature wall murals printed on easy-to-install, easy-to-remove peel & stick fabric wallpaper. They have a rich, fabric feel with special backing for smooth, easy installation. They are safe to remove and reposition so they can be adjusted without damaging the walls. The non-PVC high-quality self-adhesive fabric is as durable and easy to install as peel and stick vinyl, but is printed on eco-friendly material with cutting edge latex inks that contain no solvents and no VOCs. Good for the environment and great for walls.

These beautifully stylish and contemporary designs are high-quality, easy-to-apply and will create a stunning feature for any room. They are available in the hottest customizable colors and in three standard sizes as well as customized to fit your wall exactly. The variety of options is tremendous.

Wallpaper Wholesaler is excited to be able to add this new, exclusive product to their ever-expanding inventory and to continue to provide superior products and service to their customers. They are pleased to offer Tella® Peel & Stick Wall Murals at a special introductory price. Now until November 30th, they will be available at a 15% discount.

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SP Business Suite Takes Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint to the Next Level of Productivity

SP Marketplace provider of cloud based collaborative business applications for SMBs, announced SP Business Suite for Office 365 and SharePoint. New offering includes Intranet Portal, Employee Self Service, HR, CRM and Service Desk

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 07, 2012 -
SP Marketplace provider of cloud based collaborative business applications for SMBs, announced SP Business Suite for Office 365 and SharePoint.  The new offering is a comprehensive suite of applications specifically designed for small to medium organizations that require easy to use, quick to deploy and cost effective solutions.  The suite was built on Microsoft’s Office 365 platform, and leverages SharePoint, MS Office, Outlook, Lync and other 365 features.
The applications included are:
•   Intranet Portal with Employee Self Service
•   Department Portal templates
•   Human Resources
•   IT Support
•   CRM

SP Business Suite can be purchased as an integrated solution or as individual applications.  While built on Office 365, the applications can run in the Cloud or on-premise SharePoint.  It supports all editions of SharePoint (including Foundation) and Office 365 SharePoint Online.  SP Business Suite can be accessed from computers, tablets and smart phones, providing anytime anywhere capabilities.
“Many SMBs are going to a cloud IT model, for email, office apps and simple collaboration, leaving real business process automation to disparate on-premise or SaaS applications, states Darrell Trimble CEO at SP Marketplace.  “SP Business Suite consolidates core SMB business processes on a common Office 365 cloud platform to deliver cloud-business-in-a-box.”

SP Business Suite applications fit almost any organization because they are 100% customizable without programming.  Packaged application provisioning services for configuration, deployment and branding are available.  Rather than having expensive consultants develop solutions from scratch costing tens of thousands, SP Marketplace fills the SMB market need for cost effective solutions which better match the Office 365 cloud financial model.   “To get this level of functionality we were looking at many weeks and thousands of dollars in service fees.  Instead, we spent one-fifth the cost and had it up and running in a week” said Mike Doscher, VP at Crush Logic a wine industry services firm.

SP Business Suite is available now from SP Marketplace or one of its Partners.  Applications are priced from $10/user/month on a subscription plan or from $1500 for a perpetual license for a single site.

About SP Marketplace
SP Marketplace (SharePoint Marketplace) is a Microsoft ISV Partner and a provider of software applications that drive higher organizational productivity using Microsoft SharePoint.  SP Marketplace offers application templates, web parts and branding solutions designed for SharePoint on-premise and Microsoft Office 365 Cloud implementations.  Its unique “Application Provisioning” approach offers a cost effective business solution approach for small to medium businesses who wish to use the SharePoint platform.

For more information on products or to learn more about Application Provisioning, please visit www.spmarketplace.com.

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Cloud Accounting now available for Australian SME mass market

MYOB accounting solution operates seamlessly on cloud, desktop or both

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 07, 2012 -
MYOB’s highly anticipated cloud-enabled accounting solution, AccountRight Live is now available for the 800,000 AccountRight desktop software clients* and other small to medium business owners around the country.

AccountRight Live (http://myob.com.au/arlive) is fully-featured online accounting that lets SMEs seamlessly manage their business anywhere, anytime on the desktop and in the cloud as they choose. This seamless switching heralds an Australian-first.

Businesses can move to the cloud at their own pace, as AccountRight Live provides the ability to work on and save data both online and offline.

Why You Need Videos on Your Company's Website to Reach More Customers

New research shows that companies utilizing online videos on their websites increase website traffic and boast higher conversion rates of visitors, than those that do not.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 06, 2012 -
Upland, CA - November 6, 2012 – Online videos are currently the best way to market a company's online presence. According to a blog by Fireside Production Marketing Manager Tammie Waddell, "Video is now essential for website Search Engine Optimization...[a] website appears higher in Google search results when there’s video content." (Waddell, 2012). A website is only as good as the traffic it generates – no traffic = no sales. Nearly 70% of the top 100 listings on Google utilize video (Marketing week, 2012).  Therefore, businesses need to incorporate online videos onto their websites.

 

Research shows that websites with online videos attract more visitors, increase time spent on the site, and boast higher conversion rates. The reason for this is consumers want to receive information about products and services quickly. They do not want to spend time reading text, but will take the time to watch a video. In addition, a recent survey done by online marketing company Invodo, "52% of consumers who watch product videos say those videos make them more confident about purchases...[and] When a video is information-intensive, 66% of consumers will watch the video two or more times." (Online Videos Help Build Confidence in Purchases, Dusto, 2012). Here are a few more statistics demonstrating the current trends regarding web videos:

Enterprise search solutions software company Attivio, found that pages with video attracted 2-3x as many monthly visitors, doubled time on site, and achieved a 157% increase in organic traffic from search engines. (MarketingSherpa, December 2011)
Retail site visitors who view video stay two minutes longer on average and are 64% more likely to purchase than other site visitors. (Comscore, August 2010)
People who view product videos are 85% more likely to buy. (Comscore, 2010)
Retail sites with video increase conversion by 30%. (L2 Specialty Retail Report, September 2010)

The final key is to create videos that will engage and interact with visitors. Web-Actors.com, an online video production company, specializes in these types of web videos. With a seasoned production team, talented writers and premier group of actors and spokespersons, they are capable of producing any video project. Web-Actors.com founders are confident the company will transform the way businesses reach web users through online videos.

Web-Actors.com
Upland, CA 91786
Phone: 626.548.7884
info@web-actors.com
www.web-actors.com
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