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Is the Food and Beverage Industry on the Leading Edge of the US Recession?

2008-06-30T00:00:00-08:00

Glendale, CA (IPRWIRE) Mon. June 30th, 2008 -- According to an article that appeared in the Sacramento Bee on June 21, 2008, “Retailers across California have eliminated more than 20,000 jobs in the past year. In greater Sacramento, 900 jobs have disappeared at hotels, restaurants and food-service companies since 2007.”

"The California economy is sputtering," said Jon C Mejia, national sales manager for Amlex. “And based on calls we’re getting from commercial real estate agents, this is just the tip of the iceberg.”

When Amlex asked restaurant operators a series of questions about the economy, a majority of them responded that they are scaling back expansion plans.

“This is as bad as any recession I’ve ever seen,” said one restaurant owner. “It seems more and more people are nesting and cooking at home to save money.”

With gas and other commodity prices exploding, both consumers and operators alike are bracing themselves for what appear to be turbulent financial waters ahead.

For more information about issues related to the food and beverage industry, call Jon C. Mejia, author of Insider Secrets Revealed: A Liquor License Specialist Tells All.

For more information about the CA lottery process and a fresh perspective on any aspect of the controversial liquor license industry contact Jon Mejia. He can be reached at 800-711-2114 ext 350.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: John Mejia
Address: 450 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 600
City: Glendale
State: CA
Country: United States
Zip: 91203

Web Address: http://www.amlex.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/amlex
Phone: 800-711-2114 ext. 350

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How to Get a California Liquor License Worth over $200,000 for Just $12,000

2008-06-18T00:00:00-08:00

"Small restaurant operators, the ma and pa types, are having a hard time, especially in this rough economic climate" says Jon C. Mejia, Senior Analyst with the American Liquor License Exchange (Amlex), a national, liquor license-brokering firm. "So the annual state liquor license 'lottery' is the best bet for the small guys to even the playing field."

For the last several years, liquor license prices in many California counties have been hitting record highs. This has prompted a greater interest in the priority application process, also known as the 'lottery'.

Each September the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department accepts applications for new original on-sale general licenses for bona fide eating-places for just $12,000 in many, but not all, CA counties. To take part in the drawing, applicants must have been residents of California for at least 90 days prior to the listed date for the priority drawing.

"I'm advising my clients to file their applications early in order to avoid a lengthy wait," said Mejia, "Based on the volume of calls we're receiving, 2008 could have the largest number of applications ever recorded."

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For more information about the CA lottery process and a fresh perspective on any aspect of the controversial liquor license industry contact Jon Mejia. He can be reached at 800-711-2114 ext 350.

You can also visit The American Liquor License Exchange's web site at www.Amlex.com

(press release provided by: www.iprwire.com)

Contact Info:

Name: Jon Mejia
Address: 450 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 600
City: Glendale
State: CA
Country: United States
Zip: 91203

Web Address: http://www.amlex.com
Business Blog: iblogit.com/amlex
Phone: 800-711-2114 ext. 350

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The Calaveras real estate trends continue to rise as conditions boost the home for sale Calaveras market.

2008-03-14T12:00:00-08:00

Sonora, CA (IPRWIRE) Fri. March 14th, 2008 -- With assistance for home buyers increasing coupled with the fact that the selling price of homes remains close to 100%, the real estate market in Calaveras County is holding its own and Prudential California Realty http://www.PCR1.com are expecting an upturn in the home for sale Calaveras market in the immediate future.

Even though the figures for 2007 for home sales in the Angels Camp and Murphys area stabilized slightly after the 2006 numbers, there is a consistency that bodes well for the expected rise in the market. In 2006, homes in these areas were sold for 97% of their asking price and were on the market for an average of 133 days. In 2007, these figures had levelled to staying on the market for an average of 199 days and homes selling for 93% of their asking price. These figures strengthen the belief that the market is alive and well, that sellers are still achieving very close to their asked for price and that the home for sale Calaveras market is going to take an upwards some time soon.

Another reason for this optimism about the upwards turn comes in the fact that the average listing price for homes in Murphys and Angel Camp has risen from 2006 to 2007, fuelled by homes selling in the luxury market and external economic affects on the area.

Interest rates being nearly at an all-time low are helping to boost confidence about the realty market again and there is a large amount of Government assistance for potential buyers which means that the home for sale Calaveras market has every chance of growing this year. President Bush’s economic stimulus package coupled to help from the Feds at every turn means there is a lot to be positive about the market and this is expected to show in 2008.

This new found expectancy in the local housing market bodes well and now seems like an excellent time to make a move in the home market in Calaveras County.

About Prudential California Realty:
Although the company was only formed in 2002 by Scott Paterson, Prudential California Realty http://www.PCR1.com has since become the largest real estate company trading in the Gold Country of the Central Sierra Nevada and the North Central California. In 2006 and 2007, consumers voted Prudential California Realty as the top Real Estate firm in Tuolume County and with 5 offices and 65 Sales Associated operating in the Calaveras and Tuolumne counties, the company intends to maintain this level of customer satisfaction.

Contact Info:

Name: Peggy Nelsen
Address: 133 Old Wards Ferry Rd., Ste. G
City: Sonora
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95370

Web Address: http://www.pcr1.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/pcr1
Phone: 209-533-3333

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Garfield Avenue Storage Opens High Quality Southern California Public Storage

2008-02-10T12:00:00-08:00

Bell Gardens, Ca (IPRWIRE) February 10, 2008 – Garfield Storage (http://GarfieldAvenueSelfStorage.com) is proud to announce the opening of a new Southern California public storage facility. This facility offers all of the space that local residents and businesses need as they clean out in preparation for the new year and the fast approaching spring months. The facility is located within one of the Bell Gardens redevelopment zones and is an exciting addition to the community.

Storage facilities are needed by many businesses as they box up their old files in order to make room for all the new files that will be created during the new year. Also, many California residents clean out their garage during the winter months in preparation for the warmer spring and summer months. Lots of the extras from the garage could easily be stored in a Southern California public storage facility such as the one that Garfield Avenue offers.

Garfield Avenue is proud of their new storage facility and says, “We worked closely with city planners throughout the design phase. The buildings reflect a modern industrial style and provide an aesthetically pleasing project on one of the city’s major thoroughfares.” The ideal location and quality buildings along with many amenities will make this the perfect storage facility for many residents and businesses in the area.

For more information visit: http://GarfieldAvenueSelfStorage.com

About Garfield Avenue Self Storage:
Garfield Avenue Self Storage (http://GarfieldAvenueSelfStorage.com) is a State-of-the-Art Self Storage facility providing storage solutions for both personal and business needs. It consists of 873 units within two three story buildings and includes features such as walk-thru elevators, extra-tall ground floor units, tempature control units, and floor level access control.

Contact Info:

Name: Mackey Van Huizen
Address: 8462 Garfield Ave
City: Bell Gardens
State: CA
Country: United States
Zip: 90201

Web Address: http://www.garfieldavenueselfstorage.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/garfieldavenueselfstorage
Phone: 562-927-1290

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Personal Wedding Websites Cater to Massive Holiday Engagement Market

2007-12-06T05:00:00-08:00

San Jose, California (IPRWIRE) Thur, December 6th -- WedShare.com (http://www.wedshare.com) states that new high-tech trends in wedding planning are on the rise, from online RSVPs to guest address books that build and update themselves. And winter, surprisingly enough, is big high-tech wedding time.

You might not realize it, but December is a hot wedding month in general. While sunshiney months like April and June reign supreme, December is not far behind. But what makes December so big in terms of the Big Day is not actually the number of weddings it hosts; it's the number of new engagements. The majority of all wedding proposals--about 75%, in fact--happen over the holidays. And when today's couples get engaged, one of the first things they do after popping the questions (and getting the "yes!") is popping onto the web.

What are couples looking for?

"Everything," says Jason Melendez, president of WedShare.com, an online wedding website and planning tools company. "Most just want to know where to start. The online bridal market is huge: couples find venues, DJs, cakes, caterers; you name it. Wedding planning takes a lot of research, and the web is research central."

WedShare.com provides one of the first things couples today look for: a personal wedding website, the home base from which to launch their planning. But WedShare.com doesn't build the wedding website for them...it provides a service that lets couples build their own and give it whatever address they like: JohnAndJane.com, for example.

Today's tech has much to offer the busy 21st-century engaged couple. There is a lot of information management when it comes to guest lists, seating charts, meal preferences, and so forth. Communication is crucial between vendors, the bridal party, and the couple themselves. All-inclusive wedding planning services that a company such as WedShare.com provides can count significantly towards making the planning experience fun and enjoyable, rather than hectic and stressed.

Laine and Dave of Seattle, Washington, say "Wedshare has been a lifesaver! We use it to keep all of our friends and family informed of plans and events. We have invited guests from all over the country and we can keep in touch so easily. Our vendors and wedding planner love it too! This was the first and best decision we made around our wedding."

Business is growing so fast, in fact, that WedShare.com is announcing significant overhauls and upgrades to its hardware network and its offered features. To meet the demands of its rising membership base, prices will also be increasing. But to accommodate the large number of holiday engagements, WedShare.com will hold off on the price upgrade until January and offer a low price promotion through December.

For more information, visit: http://www.wedshare.com to learn more.

About WedShare.com:
WedShare.com (http://www.wedshare.com) was founded in 2004 by Crystal and Jason Melendez, online wedding planning experts, married couple, and authors of "e-Plan Your Wedding: How to Save Time and Money with Today's Best Online Resources". Since its founding, WedShare.com has become a leading planning resource and top personal wedding website provider. The company is based in California's Silicon Valley and has an international client base that stretches across the globe. Its goal is to enable anyone to create their own unique personal wedding website, and to use the latest technology to streamline the many planning details with ease and confidence.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Crystal Melendez
Address: 123 E. San Carlos St. #113
City: San Jose
State: California
Country: USA
Zip: 95112

Web Address: http://www.wedshare.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/wedshare
Phone: 408-404-5225

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Looking for California vacation rentals? The new owners of Idyll Vacation Rentals are pleased to help clients find the perfect rental for their vacation

2007-12-01T05:00:00-08:00

Idyllwild, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, December 1st, 2007 -- Idyll Vacation Rentals (http://www.idyllvacationrentals.com) has new owners who want to help you plan the best California vacation they can. They have all the information you need about California vacation rentals in the Idyllwild area. If you have never rented a vacation home you will find the experience one that you won't forget, with lasting memories that far surpass vacations in hotels or motels. Staff at Idyll Vacation Rentals are friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, and ready to help their clients find the perfect vacation getaway. They go out of their way to assist you in planning your vacation to the mountains whether it's for a weekend getaway, a family reunion, a wedding, anniversary, seminar, or retreat.

Idyll Vacation Rentals brings a unique perspective to the vacation rental business that insures a memorable California experience. Staff at Idyll Vacation Rentals adds a personal touch to all their California vacation rentals. For instance, when a potential guest was looking for a romantic getaway for him and his wife, Idyll Vacations was able to provide the amenities. They delivered champagne and roses to the vacation home prior to the couple's arrival, kicking off the beginning to a special weekend.

Another guest asked for a Christmas tree and decorations, including lights, to be set up in the vacation home prior to the arrival of him and his family. This special attention led to a stress free and relaxing holiday experience for the client. This is just some of the personal attention that Idyll Vacation Rentals provides for their clients. They want to ensure that you reserve the type of vacation home that meets all your needs.

Idyll Vacation Rentals encourages clients to discuss vacation plans with their reservation counsellors. Their friendly staff can help you find a cozy cabin or a luxurious mountain home in Idyllwild, making for a vacation with lasting memories.

For more information about vacation rentals visit: http://www.idyllvacationrentals.com

About Idyll Vacation Rentals:
Idyll Vacation Rentals (http://www.idyllvacationrentals.com) was founded in 1993, although it originally operated for 30 years as Idyllwild Property Management. From the first contact with their clients, this company strives to provide them with the information they need to plan the perfect vacation.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Sherri Endres
Address: 54085 SO Circle, P.O. Box 222
City: Idyllwild
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 92549

Web Address: http://www.idyllvacationrentals.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/idyllvacationrentals
Phone: 951-659-5015

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Van's Gifts, the leader in corporate gift baskets, announces the release of their Cadeau Collection Basket

2007-11-17T05:00:00-08:00

Long Beach, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, November 17th, 2007 -- Van's Gifts (http://www.vansgifts.com) is pleased to announce the release of their Cadeau Collection Basket. For years now Van's Gifts has been specializing in providing companies with corporate gift baskets. The Cadeau Collection promises to be the ultimate in gift giving, filled with a combination of luxury gifts that are sure to be remembered for many years to come.

With the Christmas holidays almost here many companies are preparing to make a positive and lasting impression. The Cadeau Collection Basket is filled with luxury items such as two first class tickets to Paris to experience the origins of Dom Perignon champagne, first class accommodation to Caymus Vineyards in the Napa Valley, a bottle of 2001 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes dessert wine, and a one year membership to enjoy truffles made by Belgium's Godiva.

Van's Gifts takes the worry and hassle out of gift giving by providing their customers with unique and affordable gift baskets. This company believes that customer service is their number one priority and for over 24 years has been providing the best in luxury corporate gifts.

The Cadeau Collection Basket isn't the only corporate gift basket available at Van's Gifts. Van's Gifts carries a wide variety of gift baskets for holiday, anniversaries, birthdays, and get well wishes. Their gift baskets are filled with many different items such as wine, champagne, chocolate, coffee, tea, and food items. Van's Gifts has mastered the art of originality when it comes to gift baskets. They stand behind the quality of their products and the exceptional service they provide for corporations, companies, and individuals.

For more information about the Cadeau Collection gift basket visit: http://www.vansgifts.com.

About Vans Gifts:
Van's Gifts (http://www.vansgifts.com) was founded in 1984. Since that time Van's Gifts has become a leader in the industry of corporate gift baskets, specializing in luxury brands such as Godiva, Dom Perignon, Caymus, and Veuve Cliquot. This company started out as a small store front business and has grown to be a nationwide distributor of corporate gift baskets.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Reva Colover
Address: 2520 Mira Mar Ave.
City: Long Beach
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 90815

Web Address: http://www.vansgifts.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/vansgifts
Phone: 800-822-7538

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Find the Perfect California Home for Sale at Prudential California Realty's New and Easy to Use Website.

2007-10-13T00:00:00-08:00

Sonora, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, October 13th, 2007 -- Prudential California Realty (http://www.PCR1.com) is excited to unveil their new website which features more listings in an easy to navigate format. They understand that clients want to search for information about that California home for sale they are interested in without having to navigate through a complicated website. Clients were the incentive behind this website redesign: "Our clients have been asking for information on Fine Homes and New Construction, and with the addition of these features to our new website, they can find these specific types of listings immediately."

There has been much in the news about the downturn of the real estate market. Although Prudential California Realty has noticed a slight softening of the market they are currently still as busy as ever. Now is the best time for buyers to make a home purchase since the housing inventory is up while prices are down. The redesign of Prudential California Realty's website couldn't come at a better time. Already clients are noticing the benefits of a new website: "Our clients tell us all the time how easy our new website is to use. They want access to all the information, and they want it right now. They have found that the format of our new website is easy to navigate and find just what they want."

No matter what type of California home for sale you are looking for in the California housing market you will find it at Prudential California Realty. If you are searching for a particular type of property you can easily access this information through Prudential's own listings as well as through MLS listings. Buyers will find plenty of useful information on the website including how to find a realtor and how to find the right home. Sellers will also find useful information such as how to value their home and details about closing the transaction.

With their new and improved website, Prudential California Realty has everything you need to buy your next home or sell your current one. The New Construction section of the website can provide you with the relevant information you need to buy a newly constructed home. Prudential California Realty continues to provide their clients with reliable, accurate, and useful information by simply accessing their new website.

Check out Prudential California Realty's new website: http://www.PCR1.com

About Prudential California Realty:
Prudential California Realty (http://www.PCR1.com) was founded in 2002 by Scot Patterson and since that time has become the leading real estate company in the Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada and North Central California. Prudential California Realty was voted the number 1 Real Estate firm by consumers in 2006 and 2007 in the Tuolumne County areas. Their new website design promises to put them in the number one position for many years to come.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Peggy Nelsen
Address: 133 Old Wards Ferry Rd., Ste. G
City: Sonora
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95370

Web Address: http://www.PCR1.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/pcr1
Phone: 209-533-3333

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Wedding Website Provider WedShare.com Announces New Music Capabilities

2007-10-13T00:00:00-08:00

San Jose, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, October 13th, 2007 -- WedShare.com (http://www.wedshare.com) announces the unveiling of a brand new wedding website audio feature that will make sharing your wedding planning experience over the web more vivid than ever!

Now, visitors to a couple's wedding website can hear their favorite and most meaningful musical selections, played in sequence and accompanied by notes that scroll in a customized music player. WedShare.com clients have a variety of options to choose from in implementing this new facet of their online wedding planning showcase, including how they want the music controls displayed and what their personal messages should be for each song. Music can be uploaded in MP3 format, and multiple songs can play in sequence.

"We needed a website that allowed us to upload music that George had written himself," say WedShare.com clients Kelli and George of Atlanta, Georgia. "We had hoped for the capability of the site to automatically play the music and load more than one song. [WedShare.com] upgraded the music capabilities to do just that! Our coworkers, friends, and family love our website. We even added a D.J. request box for a little fun."

Wedding websites are quickly becoming a must-have wedding planning tool, and for good reason. They allow couples to post easy-to-find registries, online RSVP's, maps and directions, and many more timesavers geared towards enabling the planning couple to cut down on the stress load and have more fun. WedShare.com, a Silicon Valley company founded in 2004, provides a service that lets engaged couples create their very own professional wedding website without any technical know-how. The websites can be live and online in minutes, and now they can sport your own personal jukebox as well as showcase your photos and videos. "Music is almost always an important aspect of a couple's relationship," says WedShare.com CEO Crystal Melendez. "Think about how large a role music plays in a wedding celebration, and in our lives in general. We wanted to allow this life soundtrack to take center stage in our clients' websites, in an innovative, fun, and exciting way. People are going to love the new music capabilities of their wedding websites, and so will their friends and family."

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

About Wed Share:
WedShare.com was founded in 2004 by Crystal and Jason Melendez, online wedding planning experts, married couple, and authors of "e-Plan Your Wedding: How to Save Time and Money with Today's Best Online Resources ". Since its founding, WedShare.com has become a leading planning resource and top personal wedding website provider. The company is based in California's Silicon Valley and has an international client base that stretches across the globe. Its goal is to enable anyone to create their own unique personal wedding website, and to use the latest technology to streamline the many planning details with ease and confidence.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Crystal Melendez
Address: 123 E. San Carlos St. #113
City: San Jose
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95112

Web Address: http://www.wedshare.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/wedshare
Phone: 408-404-5225

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ABI Hosting Announces Launch of Private Label Web Hosting

2007-09-28T00:00:00-08:00

Old Tappan, New Jersey (IPRWIRE) Fri, September 28th -- Now, businesses that already market to a business targeted customer, can compliment their product and service line with the addition of website development, email, and hosting services marketed under their own brand name.

Roger Schnur, CEO says, “The launch of our new private label web hosting means that retailers catering to a business oriented clientele can be more of a “one stop shop” for all of their customers’ business support needs. They can create a new revenue stream for their business that is auto renewable on a monthly or annual basis.”

Depending on the level of desired involvement by the business, ABI Hosting can provide the entire backend solution or work in seamless concert with the business to assume only a portion of the responsibilities.

This allows the participating business the opportunity to generate additional revenue for each level of service they assume.

Services included ABI Hosting’s entire software suite including their popular do-it-yourself website builder, end user customer support and billing, server provisioning and management, promotion management, domain purchasing, inbound/outbound email services with anti-spam and anti-virus protection, and retail training.

To learn more about ABI Hosting’s new private label web hosting, visit the new ABI Hosting web site at http://www.abihosting.com.

About ABI Hosting:
ABI Hosting was founded in 1998 in Northern California and has a top notch reputation for providing managed web hosting and related services to independent developers and their clients. They are one of the foremost providers of global IP platform services for the management and delivery of content and applications. Their systems were designed to move IP traffic at the highest speeds, with the most reliability possible.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Roger Schnur
Address: 239 Old Tappan Rd.
City: Old Tappan
State: NJ
Country: United States
Zip: 07675

Web Address: http://www.abihosting.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/abihosting
Phone: 888-895-0444

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New Website Makes Finding California Home For Sale Simple

2007-09-27T00:00:00-08:00

Sonora, California (IPRWIRE) Thur, September 27th, 2007 -- Prudential California Realty (http://www.PCR1.com) is proud to introduce home shoppers to a new, user friendly website. With more than 80% of home shoppers shopping on the internet before buying, Prudential California Realty decided to make researching properties easier than ever before. Through the website those looking for a California home for sale can search for homes in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

Many potential home buyers like to start looking at houses from home before they contact a realtor because it gives them an idea of what is out there, and more importantly, what type of homes fall in their price range. Shopping online allows for the individual to consider their needs without the pressure that often comes with shopping with a realtor. It also allows for the individual to determine what style of California home for sale they would like as well as what they could afford in certain counties. Websites that allow the consumer to shop around, do some research, and get a feel for the real estate in the area make the buyer more confident in many situations, making them more likely to buy.

Prudential California Realty is proud to bring the search capabilities to their clients. One customer said of their experience with the new site, "We were delighted with the ease of using your website. We were able to find the properties we were interested in and connect with the realtor. When we found the house we wanted to purchase, we were able to compare the price to others in the area, so we knew we were on track with our offer. What a great experience!" This is exactly the home buying experience that many are looking for.

For more information visit: http://www.PCR1.com

About Prudential California Realty:
Prudential California Realty (http://www.PCR1.com) was founded in 2002 by Broker/Owner Scot Patterson and has emerged as the industry-leading Real Estate provider in the Calaveras and Tuolumne county region, located in the Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada in North-Central California. The company was voted the #1 Real Estate firm in 2006 by consumers in Tuolumne County, and #1 in Real Estate transactions in 2006 and 2007. Prudential California Realty has continued to grow quickly throughout the years.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Peggy Nelsen
Address: 133 Old Wards Ferry Rd., Ste. G
City: Sonora
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95370

Web Address: http://www.pcr1.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/pcr1
Phone: 209-533-3333

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Van's Gifts Offers Great Gift Baskets Just in Time for the Holidays

2007-09-22T00:00:00-08:00

Long Beach, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, September 22nd, 2007 -- Van’s Gifts (http://www.vansgifts.com) is proud to announce to holiday shoppers that their gift baskets make great gifts for personal as well as corporate gifts. The holidays will be here before we know it, and for those that want to shop ahead of time and do so in a stress free fashion, this is a great way to go. The company features a wide variety of baskets that can be customized or can be purchased as is for just about anyone for a truly delightful holiday gift.

Gift baskets have long been an acceptable way to give a gift that doesn’t require a lot of time or a lot of stress. While it may seem a bit early to start thinking about giving gifts for the holidays, those that start planning now will find their holidays are much less stressful and those that receive gifts from them will be thrilled. Quality gift baskets won’t leave recipients feeling unappreciated as they can be filled with a variety of things that the person will love.

Van’s Gifts does not just offer baskets for the holidays, in fact the company says, “Van's Gifts offers gorgeous and unique gift baskets for any occasion,” which includes the holidays. Chocolates, champagne, spa items, food, coffee, and other items can all be included, making these great gifts for holidays as well as anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, and more. Many have found that these customizable or ready to give baskets are simply very ideal because they are filled with personalized items that the recipient of the basket will love.

For more information visit: http://www.vansgifts.com

About Van’s Gifts:
Van’s Gifts (http://www.vansgifts.com) has been in business since 1984 and ships to all 50 states. The company has become known for their customizable and well put together gift baskets of just about every variety that are great for giving during the holidays as well as for every other special occasion.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Reva Colover
Address: 2520 Mira Mar Ave.
City: Long Beach
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 90815

Web Address: http://www.vansgifts.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/vansgifts
Phone: 800-822-7538

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Home Staging Helps to Combat Public Perception of Stagnant Real Estate Market

2007-09-22T00:00:00-08:00

Huntington Beach, California (IPRWIRE) Sat, September 22nd, 2007 -- Decorate-Redecorate (http://www.decorate-redecorate.com) encourages consumers by reminding them that real estate isn't driven by speculation. That's why homes are not traded like commodities on the stock market. Homes are too dissimilar, even if a huge number of them are tract homes. Home staging is a valuable way to make a home even more dissimilar to other homes on the market. So even though a tract home has a different location, orientation, lot dimension, proximity or view, professional techniques by home stagers can make all the difference when it comes to price, number of offers and speed of sale.

The problem is that the media loves to scare people. Fear is good for headlines and ratings. In reality the real estate market always fluctuates. So contrary to what the media would have you believe, the sky isn't falling. Real estate sales always reflect the uniqueness of a property, at a specific point in time, competing against only those other similar properties that happen to be available for sale, at that point in time. If there are several similar homes available at that time, there will be downward pressure on the sales prices. It is competition for a dwindling number of homes of a similar nature that drives the prices upward. Yet again, this is where home staging services play an important role in setting similar homes apart from one another.

The determination of home value is complicated, to say the least. Terms such as assessed value, appraised value, market value, replacement value and selling price all mean different things. For instance, when the media reports that real estate values are falling, what they really mean is that the prices buyers paid for a small number of homes (last month) was less than what a different set of buyers paid for a different assortment of homes (the month before). That's hardly a good comparison but a great way to confuse the public and boost the media's ratings. One result the media can't manipulate for ratings, however, is the positive effects that home staging has on the pricing results of staged homes compared to un-staged homes. Statistics all across the country agree that staged homes routinely outperform those that are not staged, and the services, in most cases, being more cost effective to the seller than having to lower the sales price.

For more information visit: http://www.decorate-redecorate.com

About Decorate-Redecorate:
Barbara Jennings is a nationally known author of 10 books on design and home staging and CEO of Decorate-Redecorate.Com, and hosts one of the largest online directories of stagers and re-designers on the internet. The Center provides courses, books, sales aids, management resources, tips and ideas to stagers and re-designers, as well as tips and training for homeowners, sellers and real estate agents.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Barbara Jennings
Address: 7501 Slater Avenue, Suite C
City: Huntington Beach
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 92647

Web Address: http://www.decorate-redecorate.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/decorate-redecorate
Phone: 714-963-3071

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Hughes Properties Becomes Largest Single California Business For Sale Broker In Greater Palm Springs Area

2007-09-13T00:00:00-08:00

Palm Springs, California (IPRWIRE) Thurs, September 13th, 2007 -- Hughes Properties, http://www.HughesProperties.com, specializes in marketing and brokering opportunities that involve a California business for sale. The company's website features a premier listing of California businesses for sale in the Greater Palm Springs area as well as throughout the rest of the state. With the upcoming high business sales period about to occur, the company announces that they are officially the largest single business broker in the area. With the largest inventory of businesses for sale, Hughes Properties can tailor services to a larger and more diverse share of potential business owners.

The company has gained recognition from clients and organizations alike. The team of professionals at Hughes Properties highly recommends that consumers considering the purchase of businesses in the area work with a company specializing in this unique kind of transaction. There are many facets involved in properly selling a company as well as numerous details to consider in the potential purchase of a new business. Individuals planning to sell their properties should do so using proven marketing strategies. Through extensive training and development, Hughes Properties is able to provide this service.

Hughes Properties features a full list of their available properties in the Palm Springs area as well as throughout California at their website. This is the largest inventory of any single business broker in the Palm Springs area.

As the company has grown and expanded its services, positive customer feedback has increased as well. Customer Kurt Bachmann from Sweden has this to say of his experience with Hughes Properties. "The wide variety of businesses and the different parts of the valley that they were located in gave me so much to choose from and consider. When something looked interesting, I simply requested financial reports from Hughes Properties and everything I needed to make sure an important decision, and from such a distance, was quickly provided. I'm now the proud owner of My Chauffer, a high end limousine service in Palm Springs."

The summer months are typically the busiest months for business sales in the Palm Springs area. As a result this is also the time when one typically finds the greatest inventory of businesses for sale such as restaurants, nightclubs, service and retail companies, as well as manufacturing organizations. Hughes Properties recommends that those considering the investment into a California business for sale do so soon to ensure a seamless transition. Owners and buyers typically choose this time to change ownership due to the natural lull in business activity that precedes the busy consumer seasons of fall and winter.

For more information visit: http://www.HughesProperties.com

About Hughes Properties:
Hughes Properties is located in Palm Springs, California and specializes in business sales. They aggressively market through electronic and print media to potential buyers around the world. As the single largest broker in California, they offer a large inventory of businesses for sale in the Greater Palm Springs area and throughout the state. Visit them at http://www.HughesProperties.com.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Bob Hughes
Address: 30 La Plaza
City: Palm Springs
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 92262

Web Address: http://www.HughesProperties.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/hughesproperties
Phone: 1-760-323-8311

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Wedding Website Provider WedShare.com Partners with Couture Wedding Stationery Designer

2007-08-09T00:00:00-08:00

San Jose, CA (IPRWIRE) Thu, August 9th, 2007 – WedShare.com (http://www.wedshare.com) is announcing a partnership with online couture wedding stationer Custom Invites (http://www.custominvites.ca). Soon, couples who purchase invitations for their wedding from Custom Invites will receive a complimentary wedding website from WedShare.com. Additional cross-promotion of both online wedding companies is also in the works.

The popularity of personal wedding websites is increasing rapidly, and with good reason. With easy to find gift registries, maps, directions, online RSVPs, and even guest address books that build and update themselves, a wedding website can save time, hassle, and make the planning experience a lot more fun. WedShare.com offers a service that lets couples create their own wedding website and have it online in minutes, without any tech experience at all. Soon couples can have all of that convenience for free right when they purchase their invitations.

“I think clients will find it to be a huge value-add,” says Custom Invites creative director Lauren Laba. “Not many other invitation/website vendors are offering special packages like this, so from a brand and visibility standpoint, I hope that this benefits both of our businesses not only in the coming months, but down the road as well.”

Custom Invites focuses on the design of couture wedding stationery. All of their designs are unique and produced solely in-house, not sold to mass distributors or purchased from out-sourced design firms. Their website allows couples to build their very own custom design right online.

“We’re always looking for unique, creative, and innovative online services that we can work together with to provide continually higher value to today’s brides and grooms,” says Jason Melendez, president and co-founder of WedShare.com. “Getting your own custom, beautiful wedding website right along with your custom, beautiful invitations is a fantastic convenience and value for anyone planning a wedding.”

For more information visit: http://www.wedshare.com

About Wed Share:
WedShare.com was founded in 2004 by Crystal and Jason Melendez, online wedding planning experts, married couple, and authors of “e-Plan Your Wedding: How to Save Time and Money with Today’s Best Online Resources”. Since its founding, WedShare.com has become a leading planning resource and top personal wedding website provider. The company is based in California's Silicon Valley and has an international client base that stretches across the globe. Its goal is to enable anyone to create their own unique personal wedding website, and to use the latest technology to streamline the many planning details with ease and confidence.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Crystal Melendez
Address: 123 E. San Carlos St. #113
City: San Jose
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95112

Web Address: http://www.wedshare.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/wedshare
Phone: 408-404-5225

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Decorate-Redecorate Offers Home Staging Training and Directories

2007-08-08T00:00:00-08:00

Huntington Beach, Ca. (IPRWIRE) Wed, August 8th, 2007 -- Decorate-Redecorate (http://www.decorate-redecorate.com) is happy to provide home staging training for homeowners as well as comprehensive directories of trained professionals that can do the job for the home owner. The market is very slow right now, and sellers have to get competitive if they want their home to sell at a price that is fair to them. Many homeowners assume that they cannot afford these services, but they will cost far less than keeping the house on the market for months at a time and lowering the asking price.

The problem that many homeowners have is they don’t realize how individual their tastes are. Just because our home looks good to us doesn’t mean that it will appeal to everyone. Through home staging training realtors as well as homeowners will learn that as much as 50% of the furniture in a home may need to be removed. Basically, the home has to be depersonalized. Neutral colors need to be used, and knick knacks need to be packed away, because these make the house look more cluttered and smaller. The seller needs to create the illusion of space while detracting from the less than appealing qualities of the home, and accentuating the great things.

One satisfied customer of Decorate-Redecorate said of her experience, "Well, if someone needs "proof" that this stuff works...it happened here folks! The house had been on the market 9 months and needed to sell in 5 weeks or the owner was going to loose her new house that is being built. In that 9 months, I found out there had been one flimsy offer and financing didn't go through. I staged the home Friday afternoon getting it ready for the first of 5 open house Sundays. . . . Saturday afternoon an outside realtor unexpectedly called to see the house. Her clients were relatively sure they were going to put a bid on another house but were willing to look at one more house. The house wowed them and they wrote up a contract that afternoon on this house...!!!! UNBELIEVABLE. Well, being a good realtor, Rosemary, held the open house today, as scheduled, and the owner received another offer!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! The bidding war is on!!! I am tickled pink! And hopefully, one of the offers will be just the right one to get the home sold."

For more information visit: http://www.decorate-redecorate.com

About Decorate-Redecorate:
Decorate-Redecorate (http://www.decorate-redecorate.com) was started by Barbara Jennings in 1983. Barbara Jennings is the author of 10 books on design and home staging and CEO of Decorate-Redecorate.Com, and hosts one of the largest online directories of stagers and redesigners. The Center provides courses and promotional resources to stagers and redesigners, as well as training for homeowners and sellers.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Barbara Jennings
Address: 7501 Slater Avenue, Suite C
City: Huntington Beach
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 92647

Web Address: http://www.decorate-redecorate.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/decorate-redecorate
Phone: 714-963-3071

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Essen Travel Makes Finding San Diego Hotels Easier than Ever Before

2007-08-02T03:00:00-08:00

White Plains, NY (IPRWIRE) Thur, August 2nd, 2007 -- Essen Travel (http://www.essentravel.com) is proud to announce their new landmark mapping feature that will make finding San Diego hotels, as well as the hotels located in other areas of the world, easier than ever before. Essen Travel has created this feature to enable their website users to quickly locate the hotels that will be in the immediate vicinity of their destination.

When you travel to an area that you are unfamiliar with you make an attempt to find a hotel near the area that you will be visiting. This would seem to be straight forward enough, but it can be difficult when you look at a map because you don’t know the roads, you don’t know the neighborhoods, and you can end up in a less than desirable location when you don’t have this knowledge. Finding San Diego hotels, as well as other hotels in any specific location, shouldn’t be this difficult. In fact, you should quickly and easily be able to find a hotel that meets all of your needs that is in a safe area near your destination.

Essen Travel has created their new landmark mapping feature to make the search for the right hotel easier. The company has even made the tool easy to use stating, “With the new Landmark Mapping feature from Essen Travel you can locate the closest hotel to your favorite landmark. Just click on the ‘Show Hotels Near Landmark’ button and you will instantly be shown the hotels nearest to your favorite landmark.” Consumers will find this feature appealing, making it much easier to book their hotel stay near their destination. Of course, this feature doesn’t just work in California or even the United States; consumers can use it to book their hotels near their destination of choice all over the world.

For more information visit: http://www.essentravel.com

About Essen Travel:
Essen Travel (http://www.essentravel.com) is a provider of discount airfare, hotel reservations, and car rentals. With information on thousands of popular vacation destinations both domestic and international, this company takes pride in being a one-stop source for travel information and excellent deals

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: James Halstead
Address: 333 Mamaroneck Ave
City: White Plains
State: NY
Country: United States
Zip: 10605

Web Address: http://www.essentravel.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/essentravel
Phone: 1-888-290-4213

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New Travel Content Directory Makes Researching Southern California Vacation Spots Easier Than Ever

2007-07-14T00:00:00-08:00

New York (IPRWIRE) Sat. Jul. 14th, 2007 -- Essen Travel (www.essentravel.com) is announcing a new online content directory and search capability that allows users to quickly and easily find information about Southern California travel destinations and hotels. This unique service makes it simple to search by location for hotels, vacation rentals, and much more. The website also includes destination guides to help travelers determine their itineraries and book vacation activities.

With summer in full swing, everyone is looking forward to a well deserved vacation. One of the most popular places to visit is Southern California.. Unfortunately, such a popular location can turn up a lot of useless information on the Internet when searching for a place to stay. At Essen Travel, the newly designed content directory makes it easy for an end user to find useful information to help them decide on their next Southern California vacation.

Essen Travel is excited to bring this new vacation content directory online. At Essen Travel they feel that having more information than just the usual hotel photos and room descriptions will better inform the traveler so they can choose the the city that best fits their needs.

Visit www.essentravel.com to view the new, searchable website that includes all pertinent information about favorite vacation destinations Southern California hot spots like San Diego and Orange County.

About Essen Travel:
Essen Travel is a provider of discount airfare, hotel reservations, and car rentals. With information on thousands of popular vacation destinations both domestic and international, www.essentravel.com is your one-stop source for travel information and excellent deals.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: James Halstead
Address: 333 Mamaroneck Ave
City: White Plains
State: NY
Zip: 10605

Web Address: www.essentravel.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/essentravel
Phone: 1-888-290-4213

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Engaged Couples Get Helping Hand From Powerful Online Wedding Website Planning Tools

2007-07-13T00:00:00-08:00

San Jose, California (IPRWIRE) Fri, Jul. 13th, 2007 --Wedding website service WedShare.com (www.wedshare.com) reports that nearly 80% of all engaged couples today use the Internet to help plan their wedding, a trend that is still on the rise. And it’s not just about information, they say. With the boom of the online bridal market, new tools and resources are emerging that can greatly ease the planning burden for today's engaged couples.

"The Internet has created a cultural revolution," WedShare.com president Jason Melendez says. "It has dramatically changed how we shop, keep up with the news, and stay in touch with friends and loved ones. It has also made changes to how we plan a wedding."

According to Melendez, the winds of change are good news for stressed-out brides.

"There are a lot of great ways to save time and money now that were unheard of just five years ago," Melendez says. "Things that used to be time-consuming and dreaded tasks are now fun and enjoyable."

One example is a self-building address book. It is a contact book for guests that actually builds itself, eliminating the hectic job of hunting down everybody's mailing address before sending out invitations. These new guest databases feed directly into the RSVP page of a couple's wedding website, allowing guests to post their event responses, list who is coming, and even make meal selections. Everything is tallied and organized by the system automatically so that a couple can view a simple report and know at a glance how their guest list stands.

Melendez says, "With WedShare.com, we wanted to take all of these great new tools and put them together in one single resource. Now when guests visit your wedding website, they can RSVP online -- a feature that is integrated with your guest database -- and update their own contact info for you."

At the same time, a couple planning their wedding can use their wedding website's planning tools to slice up their wedding budget, get recommended amounts for various wedding items based on their budget, and even get emailed when payments are due. Gift registries are all linked up and in one place, making them easy for guests to find and easy for couples to maintain.

Ernie, a groom-to-be in Baltimore whose delegated wedding duties included setting up the couple's wedding website, found that the integrated guest and event tools became a major cornerstone of their planning.

"The main thing that impressed me about WedShare was the guest and event management tools," he says. "They are very well integrated and impressive. Guests update their own contact information, which makes mailing out invitations so much easier. In terms of event management, you choose which guests see which invitations. So if you have a rehearsal dinner or brunch with separate invitees, this is all taken care of for you."

With their hectic schedules, it is easy to understand how these online conveniences and timesavers are especially appreciated by today's brides and grooms.

"Couples planning a wedding today are older, on average, than those just five or ten years ago," says Melendez. "The average age of today's bride is 28, where it once was 18. Engaged couples today have careers, they're busy, and time is in short supply. Mom and Dad may have traditionally footed the bill, but today's brides and grooms usually pay most or all of their wedding costs themselves."

To learn more about WedShare.com and personal wedding websites, visit www.wedshare.com.

About WedShare.com:
WedShare.com was founded in 2004 by Crystal and Jason Melendez, online wedding planning experts, married couple, and authors of "e-Plan Your Wedding: How to Save Time and Money with Today’s Best Online Resources." Since its founding, WedShare.com has become a leading planning resource and top personal wedding website provider. The company is based in California's Silicon Valley and has an international client base that stretches across the globe. Its goal is to enable anyone to create their own unique and personal website, and to use the latest technology to streamline the many planning details with ease and confidence.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Crystal Melendez
Address: 123 E. San Carlos St. #113
City: San Jose
State: CA
Country: USA
Zip: 95112

Web Address: www.wedshare.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/wedshare
Phone: 408-404-5225

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Hydroponics Outlet Announces New, Easy To Use Hydroponics System

2007-06-22T00:00:00-08:00

Gilroy, California (IPRWIRE) Fri, Jun. 22nd, 2007 -- Hydroponics Outlet (www.hydroponicsoutlet.com) is proud to announce a hydroponics system that will allow consumers to grow their favorite fruits and vegetables indoors all year long. Not only does the system provide individuals with the fruits and vegetables they need, even in the winter months, it can be done without all of the soil and mess that most consumers associate with indoor gardening.

Hydroponics allows gardeners to grow fresh fruits and vegetables all year long. Most gardeners in the past had to grow enough fruits and vegetables during the summer months and freeze them to enjoy them all year long. With hydroponics, there is no need to grow extra produce during the summer months. Instead, favorite fruits and vegetables can be grown all year long to make great fruit and vegetable salads. This is a lot of fun, and for many it takes a bit of the cold out of winter because they are able to enjoy fresh produce. These systems are generally very easy to use and are great for individuals as well as families.

Hydroponics Outlet states, "Try growing tomatoes or veggies outside in winter. It doesn't work. With the Aerogarden you can grow all year long indoors. It's so simple a child can do it."

Many consumers agree that this is a very simple method and it allows them to grow the items they want to grow all year long without worrying about backyard pests or temperature issues. Hydropronics Outlet offers many different systems so that each consumer can choose the system that best fits their needs as well as their experience level.

For more information about hydroponics, visit www.hydroponicsoutlet.com.

About Hydroponics Outlet:
The Hydroponics Outlet was founded in 2005 and is an online division of South Valley Hydroponics. The Hydroponics Outlet is a family owned business that has a passion for growing indoors all year long. The company offers more than 1500 different products that cater to the needs of those who are interested in hydroponics.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Cindy Vickery
Address: 320 Kishimura Dr. #3
City: Gilroy
State: California
Country: United States
Zip: 95020

Web Address: www.hydroponicsoutlet.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/hydroponicsoutlet
Phone: 1-866-848-GROW

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