Boudoir Baskets, LLC Named as Finalist in 2004 (TM) Awards for Women Entrepreneurs
Santa Clara, CA (ContentDesk) September 28, 2004 --
Boudoir Baskets, LLC, specialists in romantic gifts and educational in-home pleasure parties, was named a Finalist today for the Best New Product category in The 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, www.stevieawards/women, is a new national awards competition recognizing the accomplishments of women small business owners in the United States.
The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards, hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (September 22, 2002). Winners will be announced on Friday, October 22 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City's Times Square.
The master of ceremonies will be Bill Rancic, spokesperson for Advanta which is sponsoring the awards and winner of the hit television show "The Apprentice."
More than 600 nominations from small companies in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in 18 categories, including Best Entrepreneur, Best Young Entrepreneur, Best New Product and Mentor of the Year.
Boudoir Baskets, LLC, www.BoudoirBaskets.com & www.ForRomanticGifts.com, was named as a finalist in the category for Best New Product for their product The Talk Timer."We are thrilled to be a finalist for the Stevie Awards," said Christine White, owner of Boudoir Baskets, LLC.
"The Talk Timer is one of several products/services we have developed over the years to help encourage intimacy and communication between couples.
We believe that The Talk Timer, and products like it, will help couples set aside the time they need for each other and assist in building strong and lasting relationships."
Advanta Corp. (NASDAQ: ADVNB; ADVNA) is the exclusive sponsor of The 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, and has been committed to supporting the success of women in business for over 50 years.
Founded as Teachers' Service Organization, originally providing needs-based loans to teachers ? mostly women ? at a time when banks often did not, Advanta is now one of the nation's largest issuers of MasterCard business credit cards to America's small businesses through its subsidiary Advanta Bank Corp."The Finalists for the first-ever Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs comprise the most dynamic women in business today.
These entrepreneurs have accomplished innovative and extraordinary things while building their business," said Dennis Alter, chairman and CEO of Advanta.
"We congratulate all of them on their achievement."The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs are governed by a board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and figures in American business, including Carrie Fitzmaurice, publisher for Entrepreneur Media Inc.; Dr. Lisa Krinsky, chairman & president for SFBC International; and Dr. Betty Spence, president of The National Association for Female Executives.
The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S.
Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar and the Emmy.Details about The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs and the full list of Finalists are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/women/.Information about Boudoir Baskets, LLC products and services are available at http://www.boudoirbaskets.com and http://www.forromanticgifts.com.
For detailed information about The Talk Timer visit http://www.forromanticgifts.com/aniversary.aspAbout
Boudoir Baskets, LLCBased in Northern California, Boudoir Baskets, LLC is the premier provider of romantic gifts and educational in-home pleasure parties. The woman-owned company, which has just celebrated its 5th anniversary in business, offers a full line of romance enhancing products that range from mild to wild. Through their web sites
www.ForRomanticGifts.com and www.BoudoirBaskets.com customers can find products and services that enable them to develop healthy relationships through communication, education, and creativity.About The Stevie AwardsHailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (September 22, 2002), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.
Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.
Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com..
Virgil's Fine Soaps Announces New Men's Gift Baskets that Appeal to the Average Guy
Troy, OH (ContentDesk) August 12, 2005 ?
With the holidays fast approaching, one common problem persists. What do you buy your favorite guy? If a plasma TV is a bit out of your price range, and he already has a lifetime supply of golf balls and sports jerseys, Virgil's Fine Soaps offers a solution by
announcing the launch of their one-of-a-kind Fisherman's Friend Soap & Gift Baskets. The baskets are an extension of their popular line of hand poured soaps for hardworking hands and provide an alternative to the "blah" holiday gifts guys usually get under the tree. Women love the baskets because Virgil's premium handsoap fights strong odors of fish, garlic and tobacco while it scrubs and moisturizes hands. Guys love the bakets because the soap isn't flowery and they have a lot of useful fishing tools inside.
Virgil, the President (and avid fisherman) oversaw the development of the baskets and made sure that everything in the baskets was legitimite and useful. "Average...
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Beastie Boutique - Pet Pampering
The Boutique is continually growing and is always seeking out the newest fashionable products to pamper pets, including, collars and leads, beds, armoires, apparel, feeding dishes and additional breed specific items. Gourmet gift baskets for dogs and cats are available as well.
The purchasing department has sought out distinctive gift items to create a memorable gift in which the consumer can purchase as corporate gifts or give to family and friends.
You can either order a basket listed on-line or call for special orders. The boutique features items from such companies as lu lu jane (of Paris, London, New York), Les Pooch, Chez Puppy, Haute Diggity Dog, George, Castor & Pollux, Izzy Yum Yums, Best Friends, and Douglas Cuddle Toys.
About Beastie Boutique:The gift basket portion of our business, known as Beastie Baskets, was originated in Plano Texas.
Recently purchased by Roger and Kristina McLeskey it is now operated in the Pacific Northwest.
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A Brief History of Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and carpets have a rich history, only part of which is known. Ancient rugs are very rare because the earliest rugs were made of organic fibers. Organic fibers disintegrate speedily over time, thus preservation over thousands of years is extremely rare. What we do know is that the art of weaving is very old and dates back thousands of years.
Weaving began with rough, simple mats and baskets made of grasses, reeds, leaves, and other natural materials.
The first true ?rugs' were probably rough cured skins used as floor coverings in the homes of early hunters. With tough, flexible backing and generally soft material (called ?pile'), these rugs served to keep the home more warm and insulated.
There is evidence for weaving and the existence of rugs in ancient Mesopotamia and Turkey as far back as 7000 and 8000 B.C.E., and in Egypt (wool and cotton) as early as the third millennium B.C.E. Mongolia and China were also main players in the textile industry,...
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Two Lumberton Businesses Named as South Jersey's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Lumberton, NJ (ContentDesk) June 20, 2006 -- The Greater Lumberton Business Association announced today that two of its members, American Disposal Systems and Jest Notes & Baskets were named to the Philadelphia Business Journals South Jersey 25 -- an award program that recognizes the top 25 fastest-growing, privately held companies in South Jersey. Of the 25 companies that made the list, Jest Notes & Baskets ranked 16 and American Disposal Systems ranked 17. It is the third year in which American Disposal Systems has been honored and it is the first year for Jest Notes & Baskets. The top 25 were ranked by researchers at Rowan Universitys Rohrer College of Business, a "South Jersey 25" partner. The award recognizes the two companys achievement in increasing their revenue by a certain percentage over three years.
The companies are then ranked according to the percentage of revenue growth from the first to the third year. "For me, this award validated my hard work and our company's...
Two Lumberton Businesses Named as South Jersey's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
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Tips on Collecting Accounts Receivable by an Industry Expert
Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk) July 26, 2006 -- Craig Davidson, president of Landry & Jacobs, LLC, a commercial and consumer debt collection agency based in Phoenix, Arizona, gave advice and tips on collecting accounts receivable.Q: What is the most common mistake companies make when managing accounts receivable?A: We have found that many companies suffer a certain sense of disconnect from their core company values. Even though a past due customer has breached their relationship with a default, the...
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SmartAVI Major Breakthrough with DVI over cat5 500ft with Keyboard and Mouse Support
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) April 11, 2006 -- SmartAVI, A division of Applica, Inc. an award winning thin client solutions company today announced a major breakthrough with their popular DVX500. It now extends any DVI-I, keyboard and mouse signal up to 10,000ft with fiber and up to 500ft with CAT5 while retaining a perfectly clear, crisp image up to 1600x1200 resolution.SmartAVI is first in its market with this superior technology and first in its ability to send DVI through a single CAT5 over...
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