FridaySep 05, 2008 8:16 am

Welwind International Corp. (WWEI.OB) Signs Definitive Wind Energy Power Purchase Agreement, Working to Expand Further in China

Etiquette is an important part of international business development. It is especially important in some countries where the entire social (etiquette) business relationship drives the final outcome. China is perhaps one of the more strict followers of its defined business etiquette and hangs many decisions and approvals on it. Although the process may appear cumbersome at times, it is nonetheless a necessary and important part of long-term strategy. A company that can incorporate the needed “niceties” into their development plans in China will have a solid beginning and a new road to large potential profits. Welwind International Corp., an international…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 8:14 am

Vortex Resources Corp. (VTEX.OB) Signs Agreement Letter, Bartlett Gas Acreage said to Support 108- One Billion Cubic Feet Wells

Gone are the old days of oil and gas exploration, when a driller could stake a claim and drill a hole, hoping to hit a gusher. Today’s oil and gas marketplace is a bit different, with paperwork and lawyers being the first step in any drill program. Unfortunately, a company needs to have a certain finesse with this paperwork if it expects to bring in a gusher. If a company can be found that has skill and luck on both sides of the oil and gas exploration game (paper & drilling), profits may well gush for all. Vortex Resources Corp.,…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 7:42 am

The Low-Profile but High Value Business of Metalico Inc. (AMEX: MEA)

Some may sneer at scrap metal, but let no snobbery stand in the way of cascading dollars from this corner of the Iron & Steel Industry. It is convenient to blame the BRIC block of countries for demanding so much of various metals that scrap enterprises have become profitable. However, the truth is that it has always been so. Fierce competition and conservation concerns make a heady mix in terms of recycling finite resources. 59% of the 36.04 million shares of this small-capital member of the Basic Materials Sector are held by reputed financial institutions. The early-September 2008 stock price…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 7:39 am

How to Grow a Business & Stock Investment Mind – The Productive Weekend Series

A-Series funding is exciting for everyone. The promoter has used his or her own seed funds, and the business model is about halfway to financial success, though without adequate cash inflows from operations as yet. It would be a crying shame to abandon ship at this delicate stage. It is only natural for venture capitalists to ask awkward questions, but the lure of superior returns is also irresistible. There used to be a time when Alphabet Rounds were the preserves of Wall Street and the wealthy. High-technology, global business, and the dreams of academic researchers hoping to get rich have…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 6:29 am

iBasis Inc. (IBAS) is Building a Base for Future Growth

Trading on NASDAQ as part of the Internet Software and Services industry, iBasis Inc. is a leading wholesale carrier of international long-distance telephone calls and a provider of retail prepaid calling services. Founded in 1996, iBasis also provides enhanced services for mobile operators. With corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company is one of the largest carriers of international voice traffic in the world today. This is due to their acquisition, last October, of KPN Global Carrier Services. KPN is now a majority stockholder of iBasis Inc. With the acquisition of KPN, iBasis expanded their product portfolio to include guaranteed…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 6:26 am

Retalix Ltd. (RTLX) – Helping Retailers Operate Efficiently

You know you're well on your way to building for future enterprise growth when over 50 percent of the 'top 50' food retailers and food distributors in the U.S. use your product. That's the case with Retalix Ltd.'s software solutions, which they offer to retailers and distributors on a global basis. Headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, and with offices in Dallas, Texas, Retalix is an independent provider of enterprise-wide software for business. Founded in 1982, they trade on NASDAQ. The company offers a portfolio of software applications that automate and synchronize essential retailing, distribution, and supply chain operations. This enables enterprises…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 6:09 am

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) to Start 2nd Water Recycling Pilot Program in the Barnett Shale

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) is a diversified water engineering and services company primarily focused on the natural gas industry. The company provides water recycling services at the well site to provide clean water for energy companies to extract natural gas from unconventional shale plays. On September 3, 2008, Ecosphere Technologies announced an agreement for the company's 2nd water recycling program. The company announced it has signed a letter of intent to enter into an Eco-Alliance water recycling pilot program with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Williams Companies. The letter of intent calls for Ecosphere Technologies to provide its mobile water recycling services to…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 5:48 am

Recent Independent Report Suggests Value of Capital City Energy Group Inc. (CETG.OB) Oil and Gas Reserves Increased by 50% in Latest Quarter

Capital City Energy Group Inc. (CETG.OB) is a rapidly expanding energy company whose strategy is to continue to grow a portfolio of core areas which provide growth opportunities through grass-roots drilling, operating, service companies, acquisitions and fund management. The company has named their strategy the "Triad" business model, and this tripartite model consists of: fund management, principal investments, and strategic acquisitions of energy-related companies. Capital City Energy recently announced results from an independent reserve report conducted by a leading petroleum engineering company, James Engineering, Inc. The aim of the report was to value the company's proven oil and gas reserves.…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 5:45 am

RedChip Featured Company: ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG.OB)

ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG) is a company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing protective clear coverings and accessories for personal electronic devices. The company has created a patented and proprietary product that is used to protect devices ranging from portable games to cell phones, and from laptops to digital cameras. ZAGG’s first configuration of their flagship product, invisibleSHIELD, came out in early 2005. The inspiration for the product came from a clear film created to protect military helicopters from high-speed damage. ZAGG’s virtually invisible product is only 0.2 millimeters thick, yet is virtually indestructible and can be removed without leaving a…

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FridaySep 05, 2008 5:40 am

RedChip Featured Company: ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX: ZBB)

ZBB Energy Corporation is an energy company engaged in researching the manufacture of energy storage systems for utility companies, renewable energy generators, and commercial and industrial customers. ZBB Energy was formed in 1998 in Wisconsin as a holding company for its subsidiaries in the United States and Australia. The ZBB zinc energy storage systems (ZESS) can be used by a variety of clients. Traditional energy companies need reliable systems to store surplus energy generated during off-peak periods, which is primarily during the summer months for highly populated areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With more companies and private…

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