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Tempe, Ariz. (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

nQueue Billback, the leading provider of software-based cost recovery systems today announced a record-setting quarter for new clients won. The company gained 16 new customers in the fourth quarter of 2011. This represents the second consecutive record quarter after the company gained 11 new customers in the third quarter.

?Growing our client base is a priority, and we are thrilled about our success in that regard in 2011,? said Rick Hellers, President and CEO of nQueue Billback. Revenue and profit performance has also been strong. ?We believe in our products and are gratified that so many others are buying into our value proposition.?

Additionally nQueue Billback has added substantial resources and headcount to its development team and is poised to make significant announcements in the first quarter of 2012. Clients can expect both new products and significant enhancements to the existing iA? offering. “We know the marketplace will be excited by our new products,” said John Gilbert, Senior Vice President of nQueue Billback “and we are looking forward to providing free updates to our existing clients.” nQueue Billback?s Buy-It-Once Guarantee allows clients to receive all product updates and upgrades at no charge.

nQueue Billback provides law firms and corporations the ability to recover costs from their own clients, but also to help them control and manage their own costs. ?By providing software that does much more than ?make a copy and bill for a copy,? we are able to help our clients with the ability to capture all their expense data, and then use that data to make better decisions throughout the firm,? added Gilbert. ?The ability to recover costs, control expenses, and improve decision making is valued more every day by firms of all sizes.?

For more information, please visit http://www.nQBillback.com.

About nQueue Billback

nQueue Billback LLC provides software-based information accountability solutions to more than 35 percent of the largest 250 law firms in the United States, and five of the Top 10 globally. The company assists firms by enhancing the automation and processing of any operational and administrative expenses, including print, copy, scan, phone, fax, travel, court fees, research, overnight, courier costs, credit card charges and more on an extremely powerful platform. nQueue Billback?s software offerings, branded iA? for Information Accountability, can be embedded directly into multi-function devices or reside on tablet computers or terminals to provide clients with the knowledge required to run their businesses more profitably. To learn more about nQueue Billback and iA, please visit http://www.nQBillback.com.

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Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) January 23, 2012

hybris, a global leader in multichannel commerce solutions, today announced the availability of the hybris Multichannel Accelerator specifically tailored to the B2B sector. This follows an extremely positive response from the 2011 launch of hybris Multichannel Accelerator for B2C.

The new B2B product, a multichannel platform that integrates web, customer service, print, mobile and social commerce functionality, is the world’s first ready-to-use multichannel solution based on centralized Product Content Management (PCM). This enables organizations to manage their product information in one place and consistently distribute it across multiple channels. Additionally, an integrated Order Management Module allows brands to collect and manage orders being placed across channels within a centralized hub. This not only gives them a single view of customers? buying history and behaviors, but enables them to offer a more consistent and integrated shopping experience regardless of the channel.

Multichannel Accelerator also allows organizations to extend channel functionality as needed, such as adding more sites that introduce new products and address niche segments. This ready-to-use solution is tailored to the needs of B2B organizations by delivering tools to manage complex and even global relationships and multichannel selling in less time and at a lower cost than comparable options.

?The B2B market has yet to apply the same standards that successful B2C retailers have been utilizing to engage and interact with their customers,? said Ariel L?di, CEO of hybris. ?While there are undoubtedly greater complexities involved for the B2B market than the B2C, the simple truth applies for both: the success of acquiring and retaining customers depends heavily on the ability to deliver exactly what the customers want. The B2B-specific version of Multichannel Accelerator drastically reduces development time for creating an online store and provides B2B companies with a feature-rich, centralized multichannel solution with faster time-to-market for new products. To deliver on customer expectations, the solution provides B2C-class marketing and merchandizing capabilities necessary to create an engaging customer experience.?

The Multichannel Accelerator platform also holds significant benefits for implementation partners. For instance, its ready-to-use framework enables partners to quickly and easily modify client projects to meet the organization?s business requirements.

For more information about hybris Multichannel Accelerator, please visit: hybris.com/multichannel-accelerator

About hybris

hybris is a leading vendor of next generation end-to-end multichannel commerce software based on a single platform including managed and hosting services. Its clear vision about the need for consistency, coordination and personalization of information across all channels and throughout all phases of the customer lifecycle has resulted in the development of an integrated, agile solution enabling businesses to communicate and sell across all channels ? online and offline – in a consistent and effective way. hybris has 14 offices around the world located in the economic capitals of North/South America, Europe and Asia and supports over 380 global customers. Customers are brands from retail and manufacturing industries, including: Bobcat, Clarks, Coca Cola Beverages, Conrad, Grundfos, Hornbach, Iomega, Kaiser+Kraft, Levi?s, Lufthansa, Migros, Nespresso, Nikon, P&G, Rexel, Timberland and Toys?R?Us.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) January 21, 2012

The Spencer Institute?s life coach training and education provides holistic training that is designed to help others in all aspects of their lives. With a full breadth of life coaching certificates and options at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/, The Spencer Institute provides online certification in a full range of life coaching disciplines, including Life Strategies Coach, Wellness Coach, Stress Management Coach, Food Psychology Coach, Holistic Life Coach, Food Psychology Coach and many other coaching disciplines.

The online training and certification courses include self-paced manuals and online learning that encompass practical skills, research, the latest tips, tools and techniques as well as business models and systems that help more people succeed in life coaching careers. Life coach training is ideal for health and wellness professionals, personal chefs, personal trainers, nurses and more.

?We offer a full range of solutions and career options for life coaches of all levels and disciplines,? said Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO and president of The Spencer Institute and creator of the online life coaching certifications. ?A life coach can make a real difference in a client?s life, so we give our students the best tips, tools and advice on establishing a fulfilling career that they will love and thrive in for decades to come.?

The online certifications include CD manuals, DVD lessons and online exams. In addition, the Spencer Institute offers a special 28-day life coaching program for just $ 1 online as well as its full list of its ongoing life coaching certifications and trainings.

?When you enroll in a Spencer Institute life coaching program, you learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, while enjoying the latest training and science as well as business information that will make launching a life coaching, food coaching or wellness coaching business that much easier,? Ellis added.

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About the Spencer Institute and Life Coaching Certification

Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or the online life coaching certificate programs, please visit http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/


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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

William J. Richardson, AIA, Dallas Studio Director for Urban Design Group, was invited to serve as a regional judge for the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 20 Under 40 competition. The panel of judges reviewed submittals in January, and Richardson helped evaluate, score and rank numerous submittals to select the best and brightest young leaders in the design and construction industry.

The Top 20 Under 40 winners will be featured in the January and February 2012 regional editions of ENR. The application criteria encouraged candidates from diverse backgrounds and sought to recognize young professionals who demonstrated strong leadership skills in their career. The candidates were also evaluated on factors such as: industry certifications, contributions to improve the industry, community service work and their contributions to landmark or sustainable projects. The nominees must be 39 or younger by the publication date and must work within the coverage area of the regional edition.

?It was an honor to serve as a judge for the Top 20 Under 40 competition,? said Richardson. ?The submittals were fascinating to review, and it was challenging to select the best and brightest from a field of such talented and successful young professionals. This next generation of young leaders gives me great hope for the future of the design and construction industry.?

About Engineering News-Record (ENR):

Engineering News-Record provides news, analysis, commentary and data for construction industry professionals. Their products include a weekly magazine with more than 70,000 paid subscribers, a website with over 90,000 unique visitors a month and a series of in-person events. The audience includes contractors, project owners, engineers, architects, government regulators and industry suppliers?many of whom work around the world. ENR connects diverse sectors of the industry with coverage about issues such as business management, design, construction methods, technology, safety, law, legislation, environment and labor.

About William Richardson, AIA, Studio Director for Dallas Office, UDG:

Richardson is the Studio Director in the Dallas office. He has over 30 years of experience in a wide range of architectural projects. A member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Richardson chaired the joint national committee of the AIA and Boy Scouts of America to revise and update the Architecture Merit Badge. In addition to involvement in several other community organizations, including the City of Mesquite, Richardson has continually dedicated his time to the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster, Adult Leader and advisor.

About Urban Design Group:

Urban Design Group offers architectural, interior design and urban master planning services to its worldwide clientele from studios in Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, UDG’s personnel work on a wide range of projects from hospitality, resort, gaming design and Native American design projects to corporate, university facilities and urban mixed-use developments.

In the firm’s 37-year history, Urban Design Group has completed more than $ 6 Billion dollars in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors, 15 design competition awards and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books. For more information, please visit http://www.urbandesigngroup.com.

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Orange County, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

Marketing for the majority of small and mid-size companies has become incredibly confusing and complex, with a myriad of online and offline choices making the owner’s head spin. There needs to be a better way to conduct effective marketing without a lot of trial and error or quick-fix solutions that don’t end up working at all! It seems like there is a new shiny object solution every week and just keeping track of them all is a full-time job all by itself. Who has time for that?

For the first time in his over 30 years in sales and marketing management career Phil Lauterjung, CEO of Integrated LeadGen Results, has found a solution which delivers results! “I was an early adopter of internet marketing and have seen lots of fads come and go, but the Duct Tape Marketing System is the only true marketing system that works,” says Lauterjung. He is thrilled and honored to be part of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network of over 50 authorized consultants around the world.

Originally the Duct Tape Marketing Catalyst system was only available in printed form with audio CDs to supplement the workbooks. Now, the entire system is available in an online portal where clients can access all of the videos, workbooks, articles, instructional material, and supplemental resources at their convenience. Plus, they can share it with as many members of their team as they like.

“Having the system online also makes it much easier to deliver the training to groups which greatly reduces the cost per individual,” Lauterjung pointed out. “John Jantsch and the team at Duct Tape Marketing have tried very hard to make this affordable for as many small businesses as possible.”

This is a small business breakthrough for big business profits. By implementing the Duct Tape Marketing System a business owner can actually expect to work less…earn more…and have a whole lot more fun. For more information click on the link below.

Integrated LeadGen Results is an Orange County, CA based company specializing in helping small and mid-size B2B companies with the unique challenges they face in getting found both online and off line and getting highly qualified leads, which results in more sales! Using the Duct Tape Marketing System they can design a custom marketing strategy and plan which helps their clients identify their ideal customers and develop a marketing message to differentiate them from their competitors.

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(PRWEB) January 14, 2012

ScienceIndex.com is a Web 2.0 sciences social network established in 1998 to index the very latest news, headlines, references and resources from science journals, books and websites worldwide. The site covers news in all fields of biology, business, chemistry, engineering, geography, health, mathematics and society. ScienceIndex.com currently contains over 1.3 million stories distributed among 75 categories. Over 75,000 users monitor nearly 8,200 journals covering the broad spectrum of sciences. They share circa 2,500 new articles every day. Since new science content is discovered in real-time, the delay between original publication and appearance at ScienceIndex.com is no more than two days.

ScienceIndex.com’s Biological Sciences Category covers life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. Besides Agriculture and Forestry it’s ten subsections include Anatomy, Biotechnology, Ecology, Environment, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology and Zoology. This category currently contains 46,618 stories partly derived from 400 science journals publishing in these two disciplines.

Within its’ Agricultural Sciences Category, ScienceIndex.com covers the cultivation and production of crops, raising of livestock, and postharvest processing of natural products. It currently contains nearly 40,000 articles partly deriving from almost 250 scientific agricultural journals. The latest additions include an article on the metabolism and function of cytokinins in plant adaptation to environmental stresses. In agricultural crops, the cytokinin phytohormones regulate numerous biological processes, including responses to environmental stresses, via a complex network of cytokinin signaling. The authors of this review present the current understanding of the functions of cytokinins and cytokinin signaling in the regulation of plant adaptation to stress. They also examine biotechnological strategies based on the modulation of cytokinin levels for stabilizing agriculture yields. Another article covers the effects of alternating wetting and drying versus continuous flooding on fertilizer nitrogen fate in rice fields in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Alternate wetting and drying irrigation is expected to replace continuous flooding irrigation for rice production in parts of the Mekong delta area during the dry season. The authors conducted a dry-season field experiment in Mekong delta alluvial soil to compare N cycle processes and agronomic parameters under alternating wetting and drying and continuous flooding water management schemes. They measured that net N mineralization and potential nitrification in the top soil were stimulated by the alternating wetting and drying treatment, however, the difference in water management practice did not affect N uptake by the plants, aboveground biomass, or grain yield. Fertilizer N contributed only around 20% of the N uptake by the plants probably because the soil was rich in N, which was deposited during the preceding flooding season. The authors conclude that future implementation of alternating wetting and drying irrigation is unlikely to adversely affect crop yields by loss of fertilizer N in intensive rice production systems in the Mekong delta.

ScienceIndex.com’s Forestry Sciences Category covers the cultivation, maintenance, and development of forests. One recent article in this category covers the determination of tree above-ground biomass for carbon stocks estimation in the natural forests of Colombia. The authors analyzed the above-ground biomass data for trees from different biogeographical regions in Colombia. They developed new allometric models for Colombia, which include diameter, wood density, and height to improving understanding of the carbon cycle. These new models can be considered as an alternative option for assessing carbon stocks in the above-ground biomass of natural forests in neotropical countries. Another article asks whether mixing tree species enhance stand resistance against natural hazards. The authors analyzed survival of spruce (Picea abies) trees in mixed- and mono-species stands using the database of Rhineland-Palatinate?s forest damage survey. They analyzed the influence of species mixture on tree survival probability using data from 9864 trees, of which 2866 spruce trees were analyzed in detail. Data was collected on 495 research plots in a series of continuous measurements taken since 1984. The authors’ results indicate positive effects of species mixture on resistance of spruce trees since survival probabilities increase with increasing intensity of mixture. Wet soils had the strongest negative influence on spruce survival, while orographic conditions of saddles, anticlines, valleys, trenches or dells showed the strongest positive influence on survival. However, the strongest influence on spruce survival was recent harvest activity. The more time had passed since the harvest operation, the less likely residual trees were to succumb to stresses.

ScienceIndex.com’s content is divided into “Popular” and “Upcoming” sections. While content in the “Upcoming” section is rarely older than a few minutes, the “Popular” section contains approved articles approved between 20 to 60 minutes after submission by users. All articles can easily be bookmarked with the AddThis Sharing tools which include the Google+1 button. The website provides an advanced search feature which suggests up to ten closely related articles for a search and also for a selected story. The latter list is sorted primarily by relevancy and secondarily by publishing date. This helps users compiling lists of related references for literature retrieval purposes.

Other features include a ScienceIndex.com “Life Traffic Feed” which is helpful in watching the online traffic in real-time and a “Top Content” sidebar which includes the most actively read and shared articles available on the site. The included Google Translate gadget supports translating ScienceIndex.com’s content into over fifty languages.

ScienceIndex.com offers users to stay updated with the latest inclusions and news in their favorite science topics by subscribing to one or more of the seventy-five RSS feeds which are available for every category. ScienceIndex.com also maintains the new Twitter account @ScienceIndex_ for improving public exposure and inform their users about the latest developments in the sciences.

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Maitland, FL (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

In a depressed economy, many wonder if there is money to be made in the real estate market. William E. Stewart shares in his new book, How to Succeed in Real Estate and Real Estate Financing ($ 16.99, paperback, 978-1-61904-343-5; $ 27.99, hardcover, 978-1-61904-344-2; $ 8.49, e-book, 978-1-61904-891-1), tips and tricks to be successful no matter the state of the economy. Stewart provides the tools necessary to make it happen. He points out that everyone needs a place to live and just because the market is down, it doesn?t necessarily mean it is bad.

?This handbook provides a guide for security and financial success in the real estate market. It is packed full with practical information in a wide variety of topics and it will assist you in buying, remodeling and reselling homes,? states the author. ?Inside you will find a refresher guide for those already in real estate brokering or investing, information on discount mortgages and notes, help for those new to the game, sample real estate forms and how to use them, information on wholesale buying and foreclosure training.?

William E. Stewart began dealing in the real estate business in 1976. He first started in discount mortgage and from there he went into buying, repairing and reselling homes. He stayed in that area of the business until 1987. He then purchased a real estate franchise and learned more about the business as a whole. He realized that owning an agency was not for him and that the real money was in financing. So, in 1997 he went into the finance business of brokering mortgage loans to various finance companies.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world?s largest Christian publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order How to Succeed in Real Estate and Real Estate Financing through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

TeamFanShop, a subsidiary of Fanatics, LLC, and Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. have joined forces to power the official online store for NCAA.com. The store will operate under Turner?s NCAA? Digital business unit. The new partnership entails an all-in-one shopping experience including a complete line of officially licensed merchandise from the NCAA and over 600 NCAA Division I, II and III colleges and universities.

ShopNCAASports.com is the premier e-commerce destination for officially licensed locker room t-shirts and hats for the 89 NCAA Championships, including the Final Four?, the Frozen Four? and the College World Series?. In addition, the store features a comprehensive lineup of officially licensed merchandise from all of the major college sports teams and hot-market items, such as BCS National Championship gear and college football rivalry products. With more than 25 different merchandise categories, the NCAA.com online store has something for every college sports fan, such as jerseys, tees, hats, tailgating gear collectibles and more.

?Our goal in partnering with TeamFanShop is to provide all college sports fans with a best-in-class online shopping experience,? stated Mark Johnson, Vice President, Business Operations for Turner Sports / NCAA Digital. ?By offering an extensive lineup of official NCAA sports merchandise, including gear from Division I, II and III schools as well as NCAA championship apparel, TeamFanShop helps us to achieve our mission of becoming the top online destination for college sports fans.?

?We are enthusiastic to be aligned with such a respected broadcasting partner as Turner Sports in the operation of the official online store of the NCAA.com. Many changes have occurred during the past year, which has allowed our company to provide partners with an even more concrete e-commerce platform, outstanding customer service center, and exciting merchandising efforts,? commented the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Fanatics, Brian Swallow. ?Our new state-of-the-art customization facility is just one new element that allows fans to choose from a greater array of custom sports merchandise and receive the order quickly and effortlessly.?

About Turner Sports:

Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is an industry leader in televised and online sports programming, airing championship level sporting events on TBS, TNT and truTV, and managing some of the most popular sports sites on the Internet. Turner Sports? television line-up includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men?s Basketball Championship, NASCAR and professional golf. The company?s digital portfolio includes NASCAR.COM, NCAA.com, PGATOUR.COM and PGA.com, as well as an accompanying collection of mobile websites and connected device apps. Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, which includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA Mobile, the NBA Game Time App, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

About the NCAA:

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.ncaa.org and http://www.ncaa.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.

NCAA, Final Four, Frozen Four and College World Series are trademarks owned or licensed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

About Fanatics/TeamFanShop:

TeamFanShop, Inc., is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions and subsidiary of Fanatics, LLC, the world?s largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise for collegiate institutions, professional sports teams and leagues, media networks, conferences, and retailers. Fanatics encompasses five sectors: direct to consumer retail, third party e-commerce syndication, digital marketing, licensing and manufacturing, and fulfillment services. Proprietary brands of Fanatics include Football Fanatics, one of the most trafficked sports fan gear sites online. Fanatics also operates the official online stores of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NASCAR. Other partners include Oklahoma Sooners, Florida Gators, Oregon Ducks, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, The Southeastern Conference, The Atlantic Coast Conference, The PGA, and Team USA among many others. Fanatics combines best-of-breed e-commerce hosting and retail strategy with highly efficient order fulfillment, secure shopping solutions, and customer relationship management to help partners fully monetize their official websites.

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Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2012

Scott Lifschultz, president of SPL Realty Partners, a leading retail tenant representation firm based in Santa Monica, CA, announces several consummated retail lease transactions throughout Southern California on behalf of its clients. The Container Store leased 22,006 SF in El Segundo, CA, Destination XL leased 10,000 SF in Brea, CA and Johnny Was leased 1,329 SF in Newport Beach, CA.

The Container Store (http://www.containerstore.com) will be opening this coming spring in Plaza El Segundo, El Segundo, CA in the former Borders Books space. The 22,006 SF space sits on the end-cap at the entrance to the center, facing S. Sepulveda Blvd. Co-tenants include; Whole Foods, Best Buy, Dick?s Sporting Goods, Home Goods, Chase Bank, Anthropologie, H&M, Lululemon and Starbucks. SPL Realty Partners and CBRE represented The Container Store, while Dan Crosser represented the ownership in-house. Federal Realty Investment Trust recently announced its purchase of Plaza El Segundo.

Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.?s new concept ?Destination XL? or ?DXL? (http://www.destinationxl.com) will be opening this spring in a 10,000 SF space which is a portion of the former Borders Books in Brea Plaza, Brea, CA. There are currently 16 DXL stores open throughout the United States, and Brea Plaza will be the first DXL store to open in California. The 140,000 SF center sits at the corner of Imperial Highway and I-57, just ? mile from Simon?s Brea Mall. Tenants in Brea Plaza include; Total Wine & More, Panera Bread, Buca di Beppo and Mothers Market. SPL Realty Partners was the sole broker in this transaction.

Johnny Was (http://www.johnnywas.com) has opened its third retail store this past November at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. The upscale women?s apparel retailer leased a 1,329 SF space just outside of Nordstrom formerly occupied by Fluxus. This adds to the company?s other two southern California boutiques which are located in Santa Monica Place and The Grove in West Hollywood. SPL Realty Partners was the sole broker in this transaction. The Irvine Company was represented in-house by Valerie Hutcheson.

Lifschultz commented, ?It?s exciting and rewarding working with leading national retail chains to secure prime locations in the best markets throughout California and the United States. We believe it is of the utmost importance to first understand each client?s business and who their customers are, prior to identifying any sites. We take a proactive, aggressive and strategic approach to site selection and negotiation?.

ABOUT SPL REALTY PARTNERS

SPL Realty Partners is a Los Angeles, CA based retail real estate brokerage and consulting company primarily focused on representing retail chains expand their presence throughout Southern California and the United States. Our clients include; JOHNNY WAS, Disney Stores, Casual Male Retail Group, DXL, Swatch, Maison Bertet, AEROSOLES, and Monsieur Marcel. SPL also provides the highest level of retail real estate services to owners, developers and investors. For more information please visit our website at: http://www.splrealty.com.

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(PRWEB UK) 5 January 2012

The internet is an ever-changing landscape. Plenty of designers enjoy the challenge of utilising the latest technologies to send their designs in a new direction, but a true web design professional understands the importance of researching the industry to determine which elements are tipped to be important in the coming months and which concepts are going to be left behind.

Peter Andrease, Head of Web Design at Positive Web Design, explains the company?s commitment to forward-thinking research. ?We always seek to encourage the personal development of our staff and are constantly discussing the latest news and views in the office. I firmly believe that this approach keeps our services fresh and exciting and ensures that our projects stand out within a highly competitive industry.?

The team at Positive Web Design believes that web designers and developers need to start preparing for the year ahead well in advance to avoid falling behind their competitors. The agency has compiled a list of ten points that will these professionals will need to address in preparation for a successful 2012.

1.????Flexibility is already priority for most web specialists. Rigid design processes have no place in the contemporary design industry. Difficult as it may be for designers to succumb to every demand from their clients, adopting an open, honest and versatile approach will ultimately win more business.

2.????Designers and agencies are encouraged to review their pricing packages in order to remain competitive. Web-savvy clients want to justify their investment and understand exactly where their money is going. However, this doesn?t mean that professionals should work for pittance. Positive Web Design suggests that designers research competitors? rate cards to ensure they are not overcharging ? or, perhaps, undercharging.

3.????Excellent time management is essential if web designers are to accept as much business as possible. Revamping current processes may prove to be beneficial.

4.????The conversion rate of a website is the root of its success. Designers should be creating sites with this concept in mind to provide clients with the best ROI ? after all, almost every company is experiencing difficulties in today?s challenging economic climate and wants to gain as much revenue from their site as possible.

5.????Expanding upon their skills and strengths and promoting extra services such as content creation and site re-branding will ensure that web designers carry on receiving the work they deserve. Web design remains a cut-throat market sector, so any additional attributes will be invaluable.

6.????Getting to grips with HTML5 and CSS3 will be a crucial part of the coming year. Developers need to keep an eye on the latest developments and look at ways to utilise these applications for their clients.

7.????SEO in web design is as important as ever. More and more businesses are setting up optimisation campaigns and Positive Web Design believes this figure is set to rise throughout 2012, so designers need to capitalise on this interest and promote their SEO-friendly approach to potential clients.

8.????Integrating social media into new or existing designs demonstrates that designers are providing a cutting-edge service to clients. Social is here to stay, so it?s important that all web specialists understand its application and influence on the industry as a whole.

9.????Considering the branding of a website alongside its functionality will create many new opportunities for designers and developers who have previously only dealt with the actual build of a site. Companies are tuning into the importance of tasteful design and want to create the perfect first impression for consumers. Those working in the web design field naturally have a creative eye and can often offer comprehensive re-branding services as part of their packages, which will satisfy the client and boost their own earnings at the same time.

10.????Mobile development is set to be huge throughout 2012. It?s crucial that designers and developers keep an eye on the trend and respond to demand for mobile applications. It?s also necessary to ensure that all new designs are going to fully comply with the standards of different platforms and browsers ? a definite challenge for designers used to creating sites for desktop PCs only.

Positive Web Design is a division of SEO Positive Limited. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, Positive Web Design is able to offer a wide range of web services to clients in the UK and beyond, including eCommerce website development, content management solutions and company branding packages.

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