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Walldorf, Germany (PRESS RELEASE – June 15, 2011) - As part of its goal to bring customers of all sizes powerful, easy-to-use analytics solutions that lead the market, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) announced the latest offerings tailored to fit the needs of small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) and lines of business.

New York, New York (PRESS RELEASE – June 9, 2011) – The Economist’s Online Fairs business announced that it will hold its second-ever Franchise Fair on June 28th and 29th.  The Fair will connect franchisers with attendees looking to explore new business opportunities or expand on existing ones.  Interested participants can log on from anywhere and can register for free on the Franchise Fairs website.

Austin, Texas (PRESS RELEASE – February 11, 2011) – FranchiseProcess, LLC, a new entrant in the franchise industry, officially launched its socially engaged lead management solution.

FranchiseProcess.com enables a franchise prospect to find and engage with desired franchise brands and brokers, and then create an online work environment to move through the entire purchase and onboarding process at their own pace.

Washington and Armonk, New York (PRESS RELEASE – February 1, 2011) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that it will invest $150 million in 2011 to fund programs that promote entrepreneurs and new business opportunities in the United States.

The announcement was made as part of the White House-led Startup America campaign.

Overland Park, Kansas (PRESS RELEASE – December 25, 2010) – Following a year marked with numerous successes, MBEConnect, the business social network for women- and minority-owned business enterprises (W/MBEs), is prepared to begin the new calendar year with more growth and opportunities.

Southbury, CT (PRESS RELEASE – May 26, 2010) — The Entrepreneur’s Source is giving the franchise industry an innovative, trendsetting way to grow.

New York (PRESS RELEASE - August 10, 2009) — Small business association, The National Association of Small Business Professionals, has announced that it will offer ongoing free memberships to small business start ups, in an effort to spark entrepreneurship during these troubled economic times.

With the current unemployment rate topping 9.6%, many more Americans are seeking out self employment as a viable alternative for weathering the worst economic recession since World War II.

Davie, Florida (PRESS RELEASE - October 30, 2008) - In an effort to create an innovative low-cost promotional sales tool for small businesses, this week Abbazia & Associates, Inc. introduced EZwebleads.com, a new subscription-based website service for small businesses.