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TBM Consulting Group Launches Dploy Alignment: New Web-Based Solution to More Effectively Manage and Measure Continuous Improvement Results

Durham, NC (PRWEB) December 05, 2011

TBM Consulting Group has released Dploy Alignment, a new web-based tool to more effectively manage continuous improvement projects, achieve alignment and deliver on strategic and operational objectives. The tool facilitates the process of managing continuous improvement projects, allowing users to more easily establish metrics that align with strategic goals, assess the impact of those key metrics, and clearly see the measurable results. Dploy Alignment is the fourth in a series of integrated Dploy Solutions modules from TBM Consulting that includes: Dploy Strategy, Dploy KPI, and Dploy Knowledge.

According to research conducted by Stiles Associates, LLC, nearly 50 percent of executives say their continuous improvement (CI) initiatives fail to meet objectives. TBM Consulting Group CEO Anand Sharma believes that one of the overriding reasons for executive dissa-tisfaction is that initiatives are poorly aligned to key performance indicators and strategic business objectives. Further complicating the problem is a lack of tools to help executives see when they’re off track so that they can implement countermeasures in time.

“Many times we find otherwise sophisticated companies relying on ineffective CI manage-ment tools, such as manual spreadsheets,” Sharma said. “Spreadsheets are great for many business applications, but they make it woefully challenging to get an accurate picture of the status of multiple projects and what their impact is on overall organizational goals. Dploy Alignment specifically addresses that challenge by bringing real-time visibility to company-wide improvement initiatives and demonstrating their value to the business.”

The web-based Software-as-a-Solution (SAAS) includes tools for flexible resource planning, including the ability to estimate financial impact to revenue growth, cost reduction or cash flow; tools to align improvement projects to a set of business performance objectives; and tools to track sustainment. Dploy Alignment also has tools to help drive accountability, man-age project progress, and improve collaboration across multiple sites or across the globe. Plus, sophisticated reporting from the solution’s reporting dashboard helps users to under-stand progress against strategic goals, measure results, plan resource allocation, and im-prove decision-making.

“The result is greater alignment, greater investment returns, and a clearly defined path to achieving your operational and strategic objectives,” Sharma said.

For more information about Dploy Alignment, visit http://www.dploysolutions.com or call 800.438.5535.

Driving Strategic Growth and Value through Operational Excellence

TBM Consulting Group, the developer of Dploy Solutions, is a global consulting firm that drives rapid execution of business strategies to achieve significant growth in sales and earn-ings through operational excellence. We work with clients to improve business performance by leveraging their investments and creatively engaging their human resources.

Our clients achieve significant responsiveness and reliability for customers to achieve lea-dership positions in their categories. TBM clients leverage operational excellence to grow their bottom line, optimize total working capital, increase speed to market, and create signifi-cant value for associates and shareholders.

Our consultants have ten to 20 years of operating management experience before joining the company. They work hand-in-hand with clients to transfer knowledge and provide a framework for a comprehensive performance improvement system to remove obstacles and achieve full potential.

For more information, visit http://www.tbmcg.com.

Contact:

Angela Scenna

Director of Marketing | TBM Consulting Group, Inc.

(O) 919.313.1826

Email: ascenna(at)tbmcg(dot)com | Twitter: @dploysolutions.com

Website: http://www.dploysolutions.com, http://www.tbmcg.com

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National Property Management Directory, Rental Choice (.com) Announces Advertising Partnership with Market South Management of Savannah, GA

Rental Choice (.com), The leading rental management directory

Savannah, GA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

Rental Choice (.com) is proud to announce a new advertising partnership with Market South Management. Market South Management is a premier real estate management company located in Savannah, GA.

The new partnership will feature Market South Management as a premier property management company on the Rental Choice(.com) directory. Visitors to the site can learn more Market South Management by visiting their profile page on Rental Choice(.com) or they may click through to Market South’s home page.

Market South Management is a dynamic and innovative full-service property management company that provides management services for residential homes, commercial propeties, and professional office space. They also help lease single family homes, lofts, condos, and townhomes throughout the greater Savannah area.

Market South Management, formerly known as Mopper Stapen Management, has held a professional presence in the Savannah market for over 25 years. They service all areas of Chatham County and the Richmond Hill Area of Bryan County.

Mary Davis, Vice President of Marketing for Rental Choice (.com), says “Companies like Market South Management are what make Rental Choice so successful.” She continues, “Our team is very excited to have Market South represented on the Rental Choice (.com) website. We are looking forward to working with an established and still growing company like Market South Management.”

Rental Choice (.com) is a leading property management directory that uses targeted marketing strategies to reach out to tenants and homeowner and offer them free access to its online directory. Homeowners and tenants are able to connect with professional management companies in their local area by searching on the Rental Choice (.com) directory. To learn more about Rental Choice (.com), visit http://www.rentalchoice.com or email sales(at)rentalchoice(dot)com

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New Specialty Retailer to Open in Capitol Hill

Sapore

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

Sapore Oil and Vinegar has signed a lease for 950 square feet and will be located at 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC. The specialty shop will offer about 30 unique varieties of extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, some infused with various flavors, such as basil olive oil or chocolate balsamic.

“We will round out the oil and vinegar offerings with other gourmet products such as sea salts, and handcrafted spice blends,” says the boutique founder, Renee Farr. She goes on to say “We did extensive research on the concept and toured multiple sites before signing a lease in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.” She plans to be open by April and has a long history of running small successful businesses.

Robert Tack, CEO of Capital Retail Group represented the tenant and Kitty Kaup, a Principal at Stanton Development represented the landlord. Kitty Kaup, states “The building at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue is in the heart of Capitol Hill surrounded by an affluent professional population providing Sapore with the density essential to their success.”

Even though the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area has several oil and vinegar themed shops, Robert Tack says there will always be a place for niche specialty stores offering a strong value in the marketplace. “Any retail competition is fierce but, by nature, her store appeals to the tastes and interests of a specific affluent demographic. Stores such as Sapore are smaller and easier to navigate and virtually their entire collection is comprised of unique oil and vinegars that cannot be found in other area stores.” He stated, “The store footprint is just under 1,000 square feet which keeps rent very manageable yet Sapore has good visibility on Pennsylvania Ave and is just steps away from Eastern Market,” explains Robert Tack of Capital Retail Group. He adds, “Renee did extensive research in the preparation and design of Sapore.”

About Sapore

Sapore, meaning “taste, or “flavor” in Italian, is a boutique culinary retail store that offers extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegars in custom decorative 375 ml bottles. Our mission it is to provide the best tasting, freshest and highest quality oils and vinegars to the general public at a reasonable cost. Sapore specializes in authentic, fresh, high quality, certified extra virgin olive oils, in traditional varietals and flavor infused selections.

About Capital Retail Group

Capital Retail Group provides a full range of brokerage, property management and strategic advisory services to the commercial retail sector. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and our Blog.

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College Students Discover Furniture Rental Can Save Time, Money

Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

College students and parents will soon be making decisions about where to live in the upcoming school year, and too many families will overlook furniture rental as an attractive financial and hassle-free alternative to hauling furniture to and from a student’s housing.

CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company and the only national furniture rental provider in the “rent-to-rent” industry, can outfit a fully-furnished apartment for students prior to their arrival on Move-In Day, providing a convenient and affordable option to families preparing to move their student back to school. Furniture rental enables students to maintain living standards they enjoyed at home with high-quality furniture and accessories, including flat-screen televisions or other electronics, with little hassle, no hidden costs and the ability to easily share costs with roommates.

Each year, according to the Association of College and University Housing Officers, approximately half of the more than 19 million students attending colleges and universities choose to live off-campus. Many students are unaware of the hidden costs of living off-campus, such as utilities, cable and furniture, and end up spending just as much, if not more, as compared to living on-campus. Off-campus housing is often not furnished, and moving or purchasing furniture is difficult and costly for students and parents.

While renting furniture may appear to cost more than hauling items out of their parents’ basement and bonus room, the cost differential may vanish once the unanticipated costs are considered. For example, renting a truck – assuming there is availability – and paying for fuel can easily cost $ , $ 500 to $ 1,000 to move back to school, and again when it is time to move out. Parents should also consider the associated costs of days off of work and nights spent in a hotel. Purchasing furniture is another option that is costly and also requires moving, not to mention the aggravation of possibly having to assemble the furnishings.

Many families overlook furniture rental due to misperceptions about cost and cleanliness, but these families can be assured that CORT has decades of experience providing top quality furnishings. For example, CORT provides furniture for 70 percent of the corporate apartments in the U.S. and furnishes residences for many high profile business, sports and entertainment personnel. Students that choose furniture rental will receive either new or “like new”, fully cleaned and refurbished rental furnishings.

CORT’s options begin with basic student packages to outfit a bedroom, living room and kitchen, and include the option to add desks, electronics, linens, and other accessories or additional bedrooms to easily divide and share costs with roommates. By renting furniture, parents, students and roommates know their exact cost of furnishings for the entire year and do not have to factor in hidden costs such as moving vans and fuel costs, storing furniture and repairing broken items. Flexible lease terms and monthly billing gives students the option to lease furnishings only during months they live at school.

“The cost and stress of furnishing a student apartment adds up quickly, so why not let CORT take on the stress while removing the guesswork associated with cost?” said Mark Koepsell, senior vice president at CORT. “Each year, we work with students and parents who are grateful and relieved to discover that they can furnish their entire apartment, from beds and couches to flat screen televisions, accent items and even kitchen accessories, without lifting a finger. CORT delivers all the items and picks them up at the end of the lease term.”

CORT can also help parents and students find the ideal apartment, through its online service, ApartmentSearch, or with in-person, guided tours with local market experts.

About CORT

For the past 40 years, COST has been a leading provider of home and office furniture for more than 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Government. CORT is a Berkshire Hathaway company and is now bringing its proven standard of excellence to thousands of students and parents with solutions tailored to their unique needs. Rental furniture can be delivered or removed “on-demand,” ensuring students maintain the highest quality living standards with the least hassle and no hidden costs involved for parents. Rental packages start at $ 99 per month with 12-month lease options; other lease terms including nine month leases are available. For more information on student rental packages, see http://www.cort.com/student. For more information about CORT, please visit http://www.cort.com.’;

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First Tall Ships are Confirmed for New Orleans Navy/OpSail Commemoration

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) November 28, 2011

The NOLA Navy Week Host Committee and Operation Sail, Inc. have confirmed the first tall ships coming to New Orleans April 17 – 23, 2012. The historic USCG Barque Eagle will join the Guayas of Ecuador and the Gloria of Colombia in New Orleans at Woldenberg Park.

The U.S. Navy and OpSail will commemorate The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner and have chosen The City of New Orleans as the inaugural destination of a three-year nationwide celebration that will also finish in New Orleans in 2015. For information on the commemoration, visit http://www.OurFlagWasStillThere.org.

“Being the inaugural city to kick off a three-year nationwide celebration speaks to the greatness of our city,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “We will set the bar high for all cities by demonstrating our experience in entertainment on a massive level.”

States, municipalities, and civic organizations have formed host committees to organize the details of the events in each port in concert with Navy officials and OpSail executives. Mayor Mitch Landrieu appointed Mark Romig to be Chairman of the host committee in New Orleans, http://www.nolanavyweek.com. Related commemorations will take place on the Atlantic Coast in New York, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, and New London. Commemoration events in the Great Lakes will take place in Milwaukee, Chicago, Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit, and Buffalo.

“Our committees have been working steadily to begin ironing out the details that will make up the event,” said Mark Romig, Chairman of the NOLA Navy Week Host Committee. “We are presently looking for sponsoring partners who want to be part of something truly historic and see the opportunity for vast exposure on a national level.”

Built at the Blohm and Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, and commissioned as Horst Wessel, the USCG Barque Eagle was one of three sail-training ships operated by the pre-World War II German Navy. At the close of the war, the ship was taken as a war reparation by the U.S., re-commissioned as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle and sailed to New London, Connecticut, which has been its homeport ever since.

The Guayas, a 914-ton, three-masted barquentine, was named both for the longest river in Ecuador and the first steamship ever built in the Guayaquil Shipyard. The Guayas stretches over 257 feet long, and, like her sister ship, the Gloria, now serves as a training ship. She carries 80 cadets under the guidance of 35 officers and crew members.

Built in 1967, the Gloria is a Colombian barquentine now serving as a school ship, with a crew of 80 cadets. She was modeled after Germany’s Gorch Foch and is able to stay at sea for up to 60 days without external supplies. Launched in 1968 from Bilbao, Spain, she is 178 feet in length and carries 23 sails. Her first long voyage took place in 1970, when she traveled from Cartagena to Sydney, Australia.

“Bringing the tall ships of the world back to U.S. waters for the commemoration of this glorious American milestone excites the imagination,” said Jose Fuentes, chairman of Operation Sail. “Throughout 2012-2015, millions of people will watch these graceful and majestic sailing ships as they parade together, and celebrate the brotherhood of the sea and our freedoms.”

The week-long 2012 program in New Orleans will include parades of sail, public visitation, a spectacular air show by the Blue Angels, international athletic competitions, and community relations activities. The theme of the event is, “Our Flag Was Still There.”

“The War of 1812 really signified our rebirth as a Navy and a nation,” Said Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert. “In a few short months, we’ll be celebrating the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. We’ll learn a lot about our Navy over the next twelve months.”

The Navy has invited some 120 countries to send appropriate combat ships as well as their national academy sail-training tall ships to America for the 2012 commemoration events. The Navy and Operation Sail have partnered in producing major patriotic events for more than 50 years.

More ships coming to New Orleans will be announced between now and April 2012.

About Operation Sail, Inc.

Operation Sail, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1961 with the endorsement of President John F. Kennedy. Backed by a Joint Congressional Resolution, its mission is to advance sail training and promote goodwill among nations. OpSail has produced five international sailing events in 1964, 1976, 1986, 1992, and 2000, each tied to a landmark historical event and culminating in a traditional Parade of Sail in New York Harbor. For more information, please visit http://www.opsail.org.

Contact: Operation Sail: William G. Armstrong, warmstrong(at)opsail(dot)org 203-904-8115

About the United States Navy

The U. S. Navy is the sea-service branch of the U. S. Armed Forces. The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. The United States Navy – A Global Force For Good. For more information, please visit http://www.navy.mil and http://www.history.navy.mil. For more information on Navy 1812 Bicentennial activities and events, visit our website: OurFlagWasStillThere.org; Facebook.com/Navy1812; Twitter.com/Navy1812.

Contact: U.S. Navy: Daniel S. Dayton, daniel.dayton1(at)navy(dot)mil, 202-685-0210

About New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation

New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation promotes the city as a leisure tourism destination throughout the year. Annually, NOTMC’s marketing campaigns include strategic print, broadcast, and Internet advertising and public relations. Web sites: nolanavyweek.com; http://www.NewOrleansOnline.com; NewOrleansMuseums.com; RadioFreeNeworleans.com; gonola.com.

Facebook.com/NewOrleansOnline. Twitter.com/visitneworleans.

Contact: NOTMC: Lea Sinclair, lea(at)notmc(dot)com, 504-826-9710

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Manufactured Superstars Release ‘Freak On You’ (Magik Muzik) E.P., November 28, 2011

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Direct from “the funnest DJs in the universe” comes the blazing-hot E.P. by the Manufactured Superstars, Freak On You (Magik Muzik), releasing November 28th, 2011! This long-awaited E.P. includes mouth-watering remixes of hip Manufactured Superstars singles, including the blistering new dubstep remix of “Take Me Over” featuring Scarlett Quinn, a single that’s climbed the radio charts on Sirius XM’s ‘BPM’ dance music station and received support from radio stations worldwide. Tantalizingly, the Freak On You E.P. also contains four brand-new, road-tested and dancefloor-proven tracks guaranteed to light the night on fire, including “Dance With You,” “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off,” “Happy Panda” and “Make My Body Move.” As the clamoring crowds on the Manufactured Superstars’ nonstop string of live shows illustrate, this DJ duo knows what works on a dancefloor.

The pulsating, sultry beats of “Take Me Over” elicit smiles as the catchy hook and radio-friendly chord progressions soak the senses. The Radio Edit has steadily climbed the charts, of course, but it’s the Bingo Players Remix that pumps the underground energy up a notch and warps the song into a dancefloor missile. Beware the J Flash & Tyler Blue Dubstep Mix, however, which ultimately twists this huge pop tune into a searing, vicious, dubstep track full of devastating power. “Dance With You” goes deeper into the house realm, with Molly Cottrell’s rich vocals offering the perfect foil to the lusty bassline and classic 4/4 beat. “Serious” featuring Selina Albright moves along the same deep-house vein, and the Radio Edit is as tight as the Calvin Harris Remix is trippy, the latter accentuating the bassline into an impossibly expansive landscape. Albright returns triumphantly on “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off,” a hair-raising cover of the 1986 hit by Jermaine Stewart, replete with a thick, tribal beat triggering clubbers into an ecstatic frenzy. “Happy Panda” is a piece-de-resistance of the E.P., a fat and deliciously gooey 4/4 track created for peak-time in the mainroom. “Drunk Text” featuring Lea Luna is a sexy, spoken-word gem recounting that modern tech phenomenon club-goers all experience, set to a hypnotic rhythm and mesmerizing synth line. The Save The Robot Remix of “Angry Circus,” the Manufactured Superstars’ first release, epitomizes the high-energy, fun-loving vibe of Manufactured Superstars’ live performances and comes out winning. For DJs and fans alike, the Freak On You E.P. is a must-have collection of knockout club tunes!

With a packed calendar of live shows, bus tours and festival dates, the Manufactured Superstars have come a long way since establishing their act in 2006. Based in Denver, Colorado, the Manufactured Superstars are Bradley Roulier and Shawn Sabo; co-founder and founding member of Beatport.com, and original employee and current member, respectively. As co-owner of award-winning Beta Nightclub in Denver, Roulier also has a long history in the E.D.M. scene as a successful promoter. Sabo toured the nation as a drum-and-bass DJ/producer with more than 20 commercial vinyl releases under his belt before his current incarnation. As the Manufactured Superstars, Roulier and Sabo are constantly in-demand (as their tour schedule attests), playing festivals (i.e. Identity Fest, Electric Daisy Carnival, Nocturnal Wonderland, Red Rocks/Global Dance, Lief Festival, etc.) and the world’s top nightclubs (i.e. XS Club at the Wynn in Las Vegas; Fluxx and Voyeur in San Diego; Lavo, Pacha and Greenhouse in New York; Playhouse in Los Angeles, etc.) with no end in sight. They’ve even played at the Kennedy Space Center in Washington DC and at a private event celebrating the inaugural launch of the Virgin Galactic space port. Twenty-twelve is already packing-out with club dates throughout North America, Europe and beyond.

One thing’s for certain, when the Manufactured Superstars take the stage, the party is out of this world!

For all press/PR/interview requests, contact Emily Tan Media Relations, +1(917) 318-3758, EmilyEmilyTan(at)aol(dot)com. For management, contact S.K.A.M. Artist, sujit1(at)skamartist(dot)com. For booking inquiries, contact AM Only, matt(at)amonly9dot)com. Visit http://www.manufacturedsuperstars.com and http://www.blackholerecordings.com.

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New Pop Princess Lea Marie Aims To Follow The Career Succession Of Madonna For Today’s Generation Z

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2008

From candy apple lips to pleated miniskirts to side-propped berets, sixteen-year-old Lea Marie has a style of her own in a sea of recording artists. But style alone is not the element that continues to ignite interest from some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the music industry. “Lea Marie’s got it all – the voice, the songs, and the look,” states Jason Blume, an industry veteran and songwriter for artists such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys. “I’ve worked with countless songwriters and have rarely found any who show as much talent and promise…”

Trained in dance at three years old and classical piano and guitar since the age of 10, Lea Marie advanced quickly and was labeled a musical prodigy before her career even began. Today she is a singer, songwriter, and one of the youngest producers in the business. On May 20, 2008, she will share her talent worldwide with the release of her self-titled debut, “Lea Marie.” Five of the album’s tracks, “World of Wonders,” “Your Brother’s Girl,” “The Player,” “Alex,” and “Memories,” are currently available for preview on Lea Marie’s website and her MySpace and YouTube pages. The single, “World Of Wonders,” is currently debuting across several internet channels including Facebook, Reverb Nation, Imeem, Pure Volume and YouTube.

The encouraging response is partially due to Lea Marie’s review by Music Connection Magazine. In October 2007, the publication named “World of Wonders” and “Your Brother’s Girl” the “#1 Pop Demo of 2007.” “Hard to imagine a package that’s tighter than this one,” wrote Music Connection. “In every way, 16-year-old (Lea) Marie’s music and visual presentation are commercially viable.”

For Lea Marie, positive feedback and career-building reviews are simply the results of a lifetime of hard work. “Music has always been a part of me,” says Lea Marie. “I’ve been a singer from the time I could walk.” The performer’s talent was initially recognized in 2001 when, at 8 years old, Lea Marie was chosen for the role of Shirley Temple and danced alongside tap-legend Gregory Hines in Showtime Network’s feature film, “Bojangles.” One year later, Lea Marie appeared in the starring role of Baby Jane for the world premiere of the musical, “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?”

This year, Lea Marie is set to make her mark as a viable asset to the music industry. In a business so fiercely competitive, “Lea Marie’s talent and work ethic put her at the top of my list of teen singer/songwriters most likely to succeed,” states John Braheny, author of “The Craft and Business of Songwriting.” Fortunately, Lea Marie seems to have it all figured out… and she has the accolades to prove it. For more information on Lea Marie, visit her website at http://www.leamariemusic.com or at Lea Marie’s MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/leamariemusic.

Media inquiries: contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions at 323-806-0400 or chip @ mileshighproductions.com.

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Coleman Furniture Adds 3 Lazy Boy Furniture Lines

Hewlett, NY (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Coleman Furniture becomes an authorized dealer of 3 Lay-Z-Boy companies: LEA, American Drew & Hammary.

Coleman Furniture vamped up their website this month with the addition of 3 Lay-Z-Boy product lines. Earlier this year, the long-time furniture etailer jumped into the commercial furniture business head on with hundreds of items for the restaurant business, schools, and business offices.

The latest move by this furniture giant resulted when management sought to strengthen their youth furniture selections. LEA Furniture fit the bill with their strong designs of fine quality furniture for children.

Prior to introducing American Drew, Coleman Furniture’s higher end furniture included Aico Furniture, designed with European styling. American Drew is a clean-lined brand substantially different in style from the more ornate Aico, appealing to the customer preferring trendy home furnishings.

The company’s accessories department was significantly expanded with the wide assortment of Hammary accessories such as side tables, bombe chests and accent pieces.

Despite the difficult economic situation, Coleman Furniture has seen steady growth over the last year. In November 2010, the 12 year old website was revamped to update its design for easier navigation and to include many more manufacturers.

“We continuously strive to source a wide variety of products so that our customers have options in every price range and every style possible. We are very happy to now be able to offer our customers LEA, American Drew & Hammary,” founder Bruce Krinsky. He adds, “Many new furniture websites come and go because their only plan is to beat everyone else’s prices. Even though we are web based, we never forget that our customers are the focal point of our business. Nothing is more important than excellent customer service in this market.”

Coleman Furniture was one of the first furniture retailers to sell furniture online back in 1999 and has steadily increased their inventory as their business has expanded. Now offering over 25,000 products for the home, the online furniture store attributes its success to low damage rate, attentive customer service, free shipping and white glove platinum delivery. Coleman Furniture’s brands include Liberty Furniture, Coaster Furniture, Aico Furniture.

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Lease Buy Out Application Introduced by myAutoloan.com

Irving, TX (PRWEB) December 14, 2005

Consumers wanting to purchase their lease at the end of the lease term can now apply for a lease buy out loan with myAutoloan.com, a direct-to-customer, Internet-based auto financing marketplace that helps consumers find auto loan financing including lease buy out loans.

Customers receive up to four lease buy out loan offers from national lending institutions and banks offering competitive rates and terms. Auto leases provide the leasing customer with the option to buy their car at or near the end of the lease. By offering lease buy out financing, myAutoloan.com strengthens their product line to both consumers and its lending base. myAutoloan.com now offers purchase (new and used), refinance, private party, lease and lease buy out loan products direct to consumers.

“Our lease buy out option empowers our customers to control the outcome of their auto purchasing and financing experience,” said Greg Thibodeau, CEO of myAutoloan.com. “We can help them find the right financing in a stress-free, private and secure environment.”

myAutoloan.com utilizes a web-based platform with user-centered design and the proprietary, patent-pending Preferred Placement® process to match customers with respected national lenders offering real loans, including the lease buy out option. The process is in real time on the myAutoloan.com website with immediate results.

myAutoloan.com is an exclusive lending platform. New lender availability is limited and restricted. Call 866-625-2668 or visit http://www.myAutoloan.com to:

     Get information on joining the lending platform, including lease buy outs

    Find more on lease buy out options

    Obtain lease buy out financing

About myAutoloan.com

myAutoloan.com is a direct-to-customer, Internet-based auto financing marketplace utilizing Preferred Placement® technology and processes that now features lease buy out loans. Preferred Placement® helps consumers obtain auto loan financing with real lenders providing real loans in real time and matches approved and qualified purchase customers with participating qualified franchised auto dealers through their Preferred DealerSM program. myAutoloan.com is quickly becoming a recognized leader of the online auto-buying life cycle process by providing innovative technology-driven solutions. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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If You Think Incidental Meetings Are Just Incidental, Think Again – New Book Challenges Readers to Recognize the Impact Random Encounters Can Have on Their Lives

If You Think Incidental Meetings Are Just Incidental…Think Again

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

If you think incidental meetings are just incidental, think again, says Kristin S. Kaufman, former Hewlett-Packard powerhouse, current principal, Alignment, Inc., and author of new book “Is This Seat Taken? Random Encounters That Change Your Life” (Brown Books Publishing Group). We live in a world that is moving so fast, we are apt to miss much of what is happening “right now.”

Readers will discover the enormous impact that random encounters can have on their lives and how these encounters become a compass, pointing them on their own road to alignment, fulfillment and success.

“Is This Seat Taken?” offers important life lessons that force the typical executive – and indeed all of us – to ponder what it means to truly be present in the moment.

Drawing from real-life experiences, Kaufman reveals a collection of highly personal stories to illustrate how a wealth of wisdom may come from the most unusual and unlikely sources such as a taxi cab driver, a bartender, or clerk in a department store.

“Is This Seat Taken?” is an inspirational read interspersed with meaningful personal reflections,” says Barbara Braham, PhD, MCC, author of “Finding Your Purpose.”

Through a series of vignettes and notable takeaways at the close of each chapter, Kaufman hopes readers will learn the importance of random encounters and how they can change their lives

Whether you are a soccer mom or a jet-setting corporate executive who frequently travels to varied and far-flung places, “‘Is This Seat Taken?’ illustrates the core idea of being present in the moment and opening oneself up to new ideas in order to become an authentic leader in life,” says Stephen R. Covey, author, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and “The Leader in Me.”

“Kaufman is brilliant in illustrating how chance encounters can provide rich opportunities to learn,” says Ann V. Deaton, PhD, PCC, managing partner, Bounce.

Adds Robert Jordan, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, partner, Baker-Botts, LLC, “Kaufman has an uncanny ability to connect the wisdom of cab drivers and bartenders with the core issues of our everyday lives.”

“Through her deep, intuitive understanding and unique way of building trust, Kristin communicates stories that both teach and inspire us all,” says Wendy S. Lea, CEO, Get Satisfaction.

The message is simple says, Christine M. Wahl, MAEd, MCC, Georgetown University, “pay attention and get engaged in life.” Gary Kelly, CEO, president and chairman, Southwest Airlines adds, “The random encounter offers unplanned opportunity.”

“Thousands of individuals unknowingly contribute to the creation of our lives,” says Kaufman. “Over the years, these serendipitous exchanges have made imprints on my mind and heart and served as catalysts for my ongoing growth and development.”

“This collection of Kristin’s ‘chance’ encounters may cause you to look at life — and every stranger you meet — a little differently. I have always believed that you can learn something from every person who comes into your life.” says Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Lead with LUV

To learn more about Kristin S.Kaufman and “Is This Seat Taken?” visit: http://www.KristinKaufman.com

Readers are invited to share their own random encounter stories for potential inclusion in her next book!

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