New York (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

OpenLink Financial LLC (OpenLink), a leading provider of cross-asset trading, risk management and operations processing software solutions, announced today that Energy Risk Magazine selected OpenLink as “2012 ETRM Software House of the Year”.

“We congratulate OpenLink on this win which is recognition of the firm’s adaptability to current market conditions. The energy trading industry is evolving quickly, and technologies are required that can adapt to the changing market landscape easily, cost effectively, and efficiently,” said Stella Farrington, editor of Energy Risk Magazine. The awards ceremony and dinner were held during the Energy Risk USA conference and exhibition in Houston, Texas, on May 15th, 2012, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak, where Kevin Hesselbirg, OpenLink’s CEO, accepted the award.

OpenLink’s investments have extended their C/ETRM transaction lifecycle footprint and impressed the industry and the editorial board at Energy Risk. Ongoing investments include extending OpenLink’s risk and analytics capabilities to address the needs of its broader client base, including those from recently acquired SolArc. The review panel went through numerous nominations, which culminated in awarding OpenLink the top honors. This is the 16th year Energy Risk has conducted this research.

Kevin Hesselbirg said, “We are pleased to be acknowledged as the market leader not only for our technology but for our vision. Our clients drive our ‘best in class’ attitude towards everything we do – from our software, to our support teams, to our client services. They challenge us every day. So, we share this award of excellence with them, and we remain committed to our continued investment in R&D such that we continue to earn the high praise of the industry.”

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About OpenLink

Founded in 1992, OpenLink provides decision support software solutions for transaction lifecycle management. This software encompasses financial and physical cross-asset trading, risk management, related operations processing and portfolio management for commodity, energy and financial services markets and industries globally.

OpenLink’s client base of more than 540 clients worldwide includes 12 of the top 25 largest commodity and energy companies by market capitalization, eight of the largest financial institutions and 11 of the largest central banks, as well as major hedge funds, commodities companies and public utilities.

Headquartered on Long Island, New York and with offices in New York City, Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, London, Berlin, Vienna, São Paulo, Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Toronto, and Dubai, OpenLink has more than 1,300 employees worldwide.

To learn more about OpenLink’s solutions, visit http://www.OpenLink.com.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Extreme ReTrailers is proud to announce that it will be located at San Tan Ford dealership, May 14-20, offering the very first mobile licensed haircutting and shoe shine salon in Arizona known as The Man Cave, which is an air conditioned, walk-in trailer with everything from hair cuts, shoe shines, neck massage, male-related art, knick-knacks, sports paraphernalia, humorous items, a humidor, a custom line of cigars and other smoking accoutrements.

“We are very excited to bring The Man Cave to San Tan Ford as an added novel amenity for the dealership’s demographics of men. We will offer haircuts, shoe shines and male specific retail to their customers who will see how community friendly and fun The Man Cave is to customers,” said Julia Hutton, owner of ExTreme ReTrailers. “Our concept retrailers are another option between the brick and mortar store and internet online shopping, as it’s a niche area that is becoming a fast growing segment of all businesses,” added Hutton.

ExTreme ReTrailers is the brain child of Hutton’s as a result of the “Great Recession.” When her brick and mortar store was not getting the foot traffic she needed, she decided to take her goods directly to her market. She closed her brick and mortar store and went on the road in her highly customized “ReTrailer.” Hutton merged the two words, trailer with retail, to name her concept.

The company is currently asking for veteran-related organization applicants to contact them as they wish to align themselves with such a great cause. For more information on ExTreme ReTrailers, or for booking The Man Cave at a store or event, please email Wendy Wilsterman: Wendy@xReTrailers.com; or call (480) 285.1759; or visit the website @ http://www.extremeretrailers.com.

About ExTreme Retrailers

ExTreme ReTrailers, LLC was incorporated in 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. XReTrailers are enclosed trailers customized to look like mini retail shops, inside and out – only on wheels. With features such as, wireless credit card machines, changing rooms, air conditioning, heat, and other creature comforts provided by any retail outlet. ReTrailer store can choose its location, location, location. XReTrailers change locations on a dime, are easy to set up and close for the day, and make it easy to meet target customers vs trying to bring the customer to the shop.

XReTrailers also offers the ability to help other merchants go mobile by providing custom build-outs and mentoring on a variety of issues specific to mobile retailing. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.extremeretrailers.com or calling (480) 285-1759.

About Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC: Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC is a full service public relations firm based in Phoenix, Arizona specializing in consumer products and services. For more information, or to interview Julia Hutton, please contact Bridget Argana (480) 231-3582 or bridget(at)orcapr(dot)com.

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Nashville,TN (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

Dataium, the largest aggregator of online automotive shopper behavior, today announced the release of its annual Social Media report that examines the influence of Facebook and other social media websites on automotive shopping behavior. The report, based on online automotive shopping events from a database of over 100 million active auto shoppers, details the impact of social media on visits, vehicle searches, inventory views and leads on automotive dealership websites. In addition to the report, the company also offers subscriptions to their social media dashboard which can be customized to provide social media influence around a specific make, model, DMA or by an individual website.

According to Dylan Snyder, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at Dataium, “There has been much discussion in the automotive industry surrounding the importance of incorporating Facebook and other social media outlets as part of an overall marketing strategy. Because of this, we’ve developed the Social Media report which aims to help car dealers and their marketing agencies determine how much return they are getting from these social channels.”

The report shows that many dealerships are successfully utilizing Facebook to generate new visitors. While only 0.45% of shoppers have been referred directly from Facebook to a dealership website, 94% of those referrals are visiting the dealership website for the first time. In addition, 27% of those first time visitors return to the dealership website after their initial visit, compared to a 22% return for the average shopper. In terms of vehicle views, 36% of shoppers referred by Facebook view at least one vehicle, compared to 32% of shoppers who were referred by other websites. Interestingly however, Facebook shoppers view an average of only two vehicles compared to other shoppers who on average view five vehicles.

Mr. Snyder noted, “The data shows that Facebook is a good approach to getting new visitors to dealership sites. The lead to visitor ratio, which is less than half of our network average, is disappointingly low, however. This highlights that dealerships cannot rely on facebook alone; traditional methods are still needed to turn these new visitors into leads.”

The complete Social Media report can be accessed at http://www.dataium.com/library along with additional reports and research on Mobile Device Usage, Online Auto Shopping Trends, Visitor Search Profiles, the ASI (Auto Shopper Intensity) index report and more.

About Dataium, LLC

Dataium is the largest aggregator of Internet automotive shopping activity. With its Cloud Intelligence® platform, the company collects, analyzes, and indexes billions of online automotive shopping events from a database of over 100 million active auto shoppers. The company supports cutting-edge data collection and reporting technology VisiCogn® Knowledge Center, and is also known for its ASI™ index. For more information, visit http://www.dataium.com, email: info(at)dataium(dot)com, or call 877-896-DATA (3282).

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Clean Brite Tulsa-Tulsa Oklahoma Janitorial-Cleaning Comapny

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) May 05, 2012

Tulsa Janitorial Company, Clean Brite Tulsa, recently announced a new hiring initiative ‘Hire Local’ to benefit Tulsa area business and employees. “You’ve heard the term ‘buy local’ Are motto this summer is ‘Hire Local’ Tulsa has been so good to us and we want to give back by hiring local,” says Clean Brite CEO, Tom Green.

“We’ve been doing the ‘Refer a Building’ program for over a year and that has created some new quality clients for us and been a huge blessing to our current employees. Our new ‘Hire Local’ initiative rewards our current employees who bring us referrals. While following EOE guidelines we’ve found a great way to add an incentive to our current employees who find new business for us and we create a ‘win-win’.

The program also deals with trying to match applicants with facilities that need janitorial in their location. For example hiring a new subcontractor to clean a Church or office for us in Owasso just makes sense, rather than sending a South Tulsa or Broken Arrow employee across town, not only that they save a ton of gas. We have also rewarded employees who have brought us referrals that have turned into business,” reports Tom.

Clean Brite Tulsa uses Select Force, an Oklahoma-based background screening Company that does full OSBI background checks on all of their employees and contractors, this in addition to being bonded and insured so that customers from Manufacturing, Medical, Banking and Schools and Churches feel safe leaving their keys with Clean Brite.

Because of the nature of the Janitorial Industry workers have typically been part-time. By rewarding their part-time employees with bonuses, Clean Brite has, in essence, trained their custodians on how to be marketers and it seems to be working for them.

“While it’s true the economy hit us hard with companies leaving town for Houston and other locations we’ve been thankful to grow and reconnect with the local business owners in the medical, retail, educational and other specialty industries. Readers can see recent in the news segments on Clean Brite Tulsa.

Companies, business owners and facility managers can visit CleanBriteTulsa.com to request a quote for janitorial services and ask for a free Indoor Air Quality Report to find out if they work in a ‘sick’ building. Clean Brite Tulsa recently featured in the news for being a leader in the green environmental friendly cleaning space in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Clean Brite Tulsa provides quality janitorial and commercial cleaning services in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Owasso, Oklahoma City, Joplin, Claremore, Ft. Smith Ar & Dallas, Tx. Services include: Carpet cleaning, tile floor buffing, stripping, waxing and propane buffing of VCT.

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City of Joplin and CivicPlus

Manhattan, KS (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

The Joplin Hackathon held the last weekend in April to develop a new government website for the city that was ravaged by an EF-5 tornado nearly a year ago, reached a successful conclusion Sunday evening, April 29. Nine teams of Midwest designers and programmers armed with laptops, headphones and a packet of criteria from city officials worked tirelessly during the weekend competition sponsored by CivicPlus, the leading developer of comprehensive community engagement websites for local government.

In the year since the tornado took more than 160 lives in Joplin, the city has focused on the continuous job of rebuilding houses, businesses and its community. According to Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert-Kean, “This Hackathon is another form of rebuilding Joplin… It’s helping us to rebuild Joplin’s digital home.”

Teams were tasked to build innovative solutions in three areas: overall web design, functionality for emergency management and functionality for community engagement. Judges from the City of Joplin, Joplin Chamber of Commerce, GovLoop.com and CivicPlus determined the winning entries. “The talent showcased this weekend was amazing,” said Hackathon Judge Brian Rempe, chief technology/ strategy officer for CivicPlus. “The first place teams were only separated by a point or two from their competitors. Everyone should feel good about what they did here for Joplin.”

First and second place teams in the three categories of judging follow. Participant names and more information about the event are available at joplinhackathon.com.

Emergency Management Functionality

1st place: Team Mizzou, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

2nd place: Team CP5, CivicPlus, Manhattan, KS

Community Engagement Functionality

1st place: Southwest Baptist University, Boliver, MO

2nd place: Team Caffeine Headache, CivicPlus, Manhattan, KS

Web Design

1st place: Team Runyan, CivicPlus, Manhattan, KS

2nd Place: Team Track Pack, CivicPlus, Manhattan, KS

CivicPlus will populate the new site in time for the commemorative events taking place during Joplin’s first anniversary of the May 22nd tornado with support from its Content team. Many were on site during the Hackathon to meet with city leaders throughout the weekend to orchestrate content migration from the seven different websites the City will house under its single redesigned website.

CivicPlus is donating over a million dollars worth of services and support to the City, including its premium website package, best-practice training, 24/7 support, and a waiver of annual maintenance and hosting fees, for as long as the City and CivicPlus remain in partnership.

In an emotional acknowledgement from Mark Morris, the City’s director of information systems, each participant was given a “Miracle of the Human Spirit” wristband – designed and given to “people around the world who have expressed their personal commitment to The Miracle of the Human Spirit through their individual offering.” All of the Hackathon participants will join the ranks of the more than 135,000 registered volunteers that have helped rebuild Joplin.

About CivicPlus

Based in Manhattan, KS, CivicPlus has designed more than 1,100 local government websites serving 42 million citizens throughout North America. A recipient of the Center for Digital Government’s Best Fit Integrator Award for delivering extraordinary digital solutions to public IT projects, CivicPlus transforms municipal websites into powerful two-way communication platforms that let citizens talk to and participate in local government. In 2012, CivicPlus will invest more than $ 2 million in products, research and development. The innovative CivicPlus Government Content Management System™ now offers more than 60 applications including Citizen Request Tracker, MuniMobile, Facebook and economic development tools. Founded in 2001, CivicPlus was selected by Inc. Magazine as “One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the U.S.” in 2011. For more information visit civicplus.com.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 28, 2012

MyReviewNow.net affiliate Judith Ripka, the renowned and award-winning designer of fine jewelry for women of exquisite taste, has launched its much-anticipated new gold collection.

Judith Ripka’s new gold collection features a spectacular selection of fine jewelry, including a stunning link bracelet, a charming pair of triple circle hoop earrings, an elegant pave bangle with diamond cubes, a dramatic single stone pendant with pink mop, and more. Each piece is designed to make a lasting impression and become a treasured heirloom. The Judith Ripka new gold collection also features unique gift ideas for those who truly want to delight someone in their lives.

“MyReviewsNow.net is very pleased to feature the exquisite new gold collection from world famous fine jewelry designer Judith Ripka,” commented an Affiliate Relationship Spokesperson from MyReviewsNow.net. “Online shoppers looking for elegant, uplevel jewelry or gift ideas aren’t being served by typical online shopping malls, which often feature overstock and surplus items. At MyReviewsNow.net, we not only feature some of the world’s top brands such as Judith Ripka, but we promote current and trend-setting products. In other words, when online shoppers want to see what’s hot and desirable right now, they need look no further than MyReviewsNow.net.”

Online shoppers eager to explore Judith Ripka’s spectacular new gold collection can visit MyReviewsNow.net’s Diamond & Fine Jewelry Portal right now. They can also leave and read helpful, unbiased product and service reviews that they won’t find on any other website.

For more information or media inquiries, contact Lina Andrade at info(at)myreviewsnow(dot)net. Press release issued by SEOChampion.com.

About MyReviewsNow.net

A virtual shopping mall of services, products and publications available online,

MyReviewsNow.net is a business directory that sets itself apart from similar sites by offering both professional reviews and customer testimonials on the Internet’s hottest offerings in a fun, simple format that is easy for online shoppers to enjoy.

About SEO Champion

SEO Champion was started in 1999 and is owner operated by Michael Rotkin, SEO Specialist for over 17 years. Michael Rotkin’s goal for his clients is to “own” keyword placements for the top 3 slots organically, so that his clients can earn a higher return on investment from their advertising dollars. Rotkin realizes the value of SEO over Pay-Per-Click campaigns, where click-throughs are generally more expensive and harder to convert into sales. SEOChampion’s intense work ethic can be seen in daily and weekly reports that show progress through organic keyword gain. This effort is the reason his SEO firm has been able to build a loyal client base for many years. Learn more at http://www.seochampion.com/.

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Foundation Financial Group CEO Mark W. Boyer

Denver (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, is now licensed in Colorado.

Foundation Financial Group received its Colorado mortgage license from the Colorado Division of Real Estate. With its presence now in 38 states, Foundation Financial Group remains on track to achieve its aggressive 2012 expansion goals by expanding into five more states and opening up to 12 more retail branch locations.

“By obtaining our Colorado license, Foundation Financial Group can offer homeowner financing programs, our full line of insurance solutions, tax preparation services and premium customer service to Colorado residents,” said Foundation Financial Group CEO Mark W. Boyer. “Having just finished the first quarter, Foundation Financial Group is already enjoying a great 2012 and we are very excited about that growth.”

In January, Foundation Financial Group announced the acquisition of B&R Insurance, and opened its sixth retail branch location in March in Wichita, Kan. In April, Foundation Financial Group acquired Kansas-based Assured Insurance Services.

About Foundation Financial Group

Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

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Dave Lavinsky, co-founder and President of Growthink

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2012

Dave Lavinsky, President of leading entrepreneurial consulting firm Growthink, Inc., has recently revealed exactly what a venture capitalist is, what they are looking for, and how entrepreneurs can go about raising venture capital.

“A venture capital firm is a financial institution that focuses on providing capital, in the form of equity, to companies who offer them the prospects of significant growth. The partners and associates at venture capital firms are known as venture capitalists. The term “VC” or “VCs” applies to both venture capital firms and venture capitalists,” said the President and co-found of Growthink, Inc., whom since 1999 have helped 500,000 entrepreneurs start and grow their own company.

“Unlike angel investors, who invest their own money, VCs are professional institutions that invest other people’s money. VC firms raise capital for their own funds from sources which primarily include pension funds, financial and insurance companies, endowments and foundations, individuals and families, and corporations.

The VCs are then charged with providing a solid return on investment on this money. This is the one thing that every VC wants. By providing a solid ROI to their investors, VCs earn bonuses and raise more funds so they can stay in business.

VCs earn returns for their investors by finding high growth companies, making investments in them at favorable terms, guiding and nurturing them, and enacting a liquidity event (e.g., selling the company or having it complete an initial public offering).”

According to Lavinsky, venture capitalists are extremely rigorous in their investment decision-making process because they are utilizing other people’s money, and are judged and compensated by the performance of their investments.

As a result, VCs tend to only invest in companies with significant market potential of $ 50 million, $ 100 million or more.

“This is because even with all their relevant experience, the average venture capital firm will lose money on half the companies they invest in and only break even on a third,” Lavinsky says.

“Where VCs make their money is on the approximately 20% of companies they invest in that see explosive growth and provide remarkable returns of 10 times to 100 times or more on their investment. Industry insiders sometimes refer to the 2:6:2 rule. This rule is that an average portfolio of ten VC investments will include two losses (e.g., companies go bankrupt), six moderately performing companies (may break-even on the investment or lose a little) and two very successful returns.”

Lavinsky also reported how an analysis by Bygrave and Timmons of VC funding found that just 6.8% of investments returned ten times or more on the invested capital. Conversely over 60% of investments lost money or failed to exceed the amount of money earned if the capital had been put in an interest-bearing bank account, according to Lavinsky’s findings.

“The result of this analysis is that typically a venture capitalist will want to see the ability to get 10X their money back or more from investing in your company (they are seeking ‘home run’ investments which compensate for the 60% of their investments that don’t pan out) . As such, for every $ 1 million you are seeking from VCs, you must show them a realistic scenario where you can turn it into $ 10 million,” said Lavinsky.

Lavinsky is keen to highlight that the primary goal of a venture capitalist is to make significant money from investing in an entrepreneur. As a result, the entrepreneur needs to show them how they can earn a 10X return.

“If your company can potentially give VCs a 10X return, then seeking venture capital might be right for you,” he said.

To help entrepreneurs find a venture capitalist for their company, Lavinsky has also revealed his simple step-by-step plan:

1. Develop a list of VC firms

Lavinsky recommends that entrepreneurs start by creating a list of venture capital firms.

2. Narrow the list

“Each venture capital firm invests based on particular characteristics (e.g., some only invest in software firms), so you need to make sure your list only includes VCs that are interested in your type of venture,” said Lavinsky.

3. Make sure the VC is active

According to Lavinsky, many VC firms that have websites aren’t active and aren’t making new investments. “You don’t want to waste your time contacting and talking with these firms,” Lavinsky says.

4. Find the appropriate person to contact

This is a critical step, according to Lavinsky. “Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners and associates. If you contact the wrong one, you’ll be dead in the water.”

5. Send the VC partner or associate a “teaser” email

“You don’t want to send the VC a full business plan or executive summary initially. Rather, you need to send them a ‘teaser’ email to see if they are interested. You don’t want to ‘over shop’ your deal,” Lavinsky says.

“Once the VC ‘bites’ on your teaser email, the next step is generally to send them your business plan. Following that you’ll do an in-person presentation(s), receive and negotiate a term sheet, and then sign a formal agreement and receive your funding check.”

According to Lavinsky, the process of finding a venture capitalist is a lot of work, but when that multi-million check is finally received, the entrepreneur can significantly grow their company and it will have been well worth the effort.

About Growthink

Growthink, Inc. is a leading provider of business plan services. Growthink has also developed several training products and tools for entrepreneurs, including a business plan template, a private placement memorandum template and a marketing plan template. To learn more about Growthink’s products and services, call 800-506-5728.

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IBISWorld Market Research

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

In the five years to 2012, total construction spending dropped at an average annual rate of 7.1% to $ 862.4 billion from $ 1.25 trillion in 2007, causing demand for the Scaffolding Contractors industry to dive. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Andrea Alegria, “demand for scaffolding contractors is directly driven by the levels of residential and non-residential construction activity. With the recovery in residential construction starting to gain traction, demand for specialist trades is also improving. Scaffolding services will grow significantly as pent-up demand, population growth and improved access to credit boost demand for new housing. A large population cohort (Generation Y) will reach first-time homebuyer status and will likely encounter a limited inventory of new homes, which will increase demand for housing. Also, because of deferred maintenance during the down economy, a growing number of properties will need rehabilitation or upgrades, which will necessitate the use of scaffolding.”

However, commercial construction activity remains weak; commercial construction tends to lag the overall economy by 12-24 months (due in part to the length of construction contracts and industry backlog). Alegria adds that “towards the end of the five year forecast period, scaffolding companies will continue to experience strong demand from power plants, refineries and petrochemical plants and their contractors. Factories and manufacturing facilities that expand operations will also require industry products. Furthermore, federal, state and local governments will likely recover from depleted budgets as a result of lower tax collection during the down economy. As a result, increased government spending will lead to construction and repair of bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure that require scaffolding.”

Scaffolding Contractors specialize in putting up scaffolds and platforms needed for some types of new building construction, along with painting, renovation, and restoration of all sorts of structures. Scaffolding contractors can also work on offshore oil rigs, power stations, and projects such as parade viewing platforms. Scaffolding is typically made from metal pipes, which are connected together to create a frame that can be re-configured as needs change. As scaffolding is put up, platforms are established for holding tools and walking around worksites. When the job is finished, contractors in this industry dismantle the scaffolding.

The industry is highly regulated and contractors that install scaffolding must meet stringent safety standards imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Nonetheless, the industry has low barriers to entry as most OSHA certification can be obtained through short educational courses. Moreover, expensive capital equipment can be leased, or certain jobs subcontracted to other companies. Entry to the commercial space is more difficult that residential; jobs are much larger and require a more specialized skill-set. As such, scaffolding work in the commercial construction space tends to have a higher market share concentration than the residential sector. Like other specialty contracting trades, residential specialists are highly fragmented and include a large number of small operators that focus on small or regional markets. The basis for competition varies across the many segments of this industry, but generally involves a mix of pricing competitiveness, proven workmanship and timeliness. Major players in the industry include Safway Inc., Harsco Infrastructure and The Brock Group.

For more information visit IBISWorld’s Scaffolding Contractors in the US Industry page

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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

This industry leases, erects and dismantles scaffolding equipment. Scaffolding can be used during construction, painting, exterior remodeling and for other construction-related activities that require workmen to work above ground level.

Industry Performance

Executive Summary

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Current Performance

Industry Outlook

Industry Life Cycle

Products & Markets

Supply Chain

Products & Services

Major Markets

Globalization & Trade

Business Locations

Competitive Landscape

Market Share Concentration

Key Success Factors

Cost Structure Benchmarks

Barriers to Entry

Major Companies

Operating Conditions

Capital Intensity

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Annual Change

Key Ratios

About IBISWorld Inc.

Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

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(PRWEB UK) 13 April 2012

Heading off on a city break is a great way to enjoy a relaxing few days from work and from the stresses of everyday life. City breaks also allow you to explore and experience some of the culture, architecture and history of a particular city, which is something you don’t really tend to do on a summer beach holiday.

There are many city break deals to be found online, but it is amazing how many people are still paying far more cash than they need to on flights, hotels, transfers and extras. There is no reason why a city break needs to be expensive, but you will need to be something of a savvy travel deal shopper in order to get a lower price for your getaway.

Here are a few tips you might find useful:

    See if booking flights and hotels separately is cheaper. Package deals are great if you can get them, but it could be cheaper to book your hotel and your flights separately. If there are discount codes offered for either of these, it will definitely be cheaper to book separately.

    Find your own insurance. By searching online, using voucher codes and comparing prices, you can find far cheaper travel insurance than the policies offered by travel agents and holiday companies.

    Be flexible. If you can travel last minute, you can get an absolute bargain of a city break holiday. If you don’t mind where you go, you can simply choose according to what discount vouchers are available for a particular place.






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