theprintspace has extended their groundbreaking ‘DIY’ photographic printing process to the web. theprintspace.com will be the first online service to incorporate an easy to use professional colour management process. The result – enabling accurate soft proofing of images by clients on their own systems using bespoke print profiles, meaning prints that are as accurate as possible – first time! The process is explained in easy-to-follow video tutorials filmed exclusively by theprintspace, making theprintspace.com the first specialist professional photographic printing lab to utilise the web 2.0 spirit of innovation to its full potential.

London, England — theprintspace has extended their groundbreaking ‘DIY’ photographic printing process to the web. theprintspace.com will be the first online service to incorporate an easy to use professional colour management process. The result – enabling accurate soft proofing of images by clients on their own systems using bespoke print profiles, meaning prints that are as accurate as possible – first time! The process is explained in easy-to-follow video tutorials filmed exclusively by theprintspace, making theprintspace.com the first specialist professional photographic printing lab to utilise the web 2.0 spirit of innovation to its full potential.

theprintspace originated as Europe’s first walk-in DIY professional photographic printing lab. Launched in October 2007 and based in Shoreditch, theprintspace occupies two floors of a 4000sq foot area comprising of exhibition space, for-hire retouching and scanning booths, and large format printers. Since its opening, theprintspace has enjoyed acclaim from both industry professionals and clients alike.

Theprintspace philosophy is to equip the customer with the knowledge and resources necessary to get creative with high-spec professional imaging equipment (www.theprintspace.com/help/Studio.aspx) – which would usually only be accessible by the staff of a pro-lab. Until now, it has been impossible for photographers to have such unbridled control over their images, with a full range of professional print types, from digital C-Type archival prints to Epson Giclees and CYMK proofs. No website has ever made color management so accurate, so professional and yet so accessible and easy to use. In presenting a web interface for its famous creative print process, theprintspace.com acts like a professional standard, fully colour-managed print studio on your desktop.

At theprintspace guidance is available at every stage; from online articles to face-to-face consultations from in-house colour management and print technicians. A key feature of the website is the colour management and profiling tutorials (www.theprintspace.com/Content/colourmanagement.aspx), which are available to stream (www.youtube.com/theprintspace) or download from the website. Offering step-by-step instructions on subjects ranging from monitor calibration to building colour profiles and soft-proofing at home, theprintspace.com will enable users at any level to learn more about colour management.

As well as Epson Giclee (inkjet) prints, theprintspace offer affordable digital C-Type prints (www.theprintspace.com/Content/printtypes.aspx), which are genuine wet lab prints exposed by a real photographic process. theprintspace’s digital C-type professional photographic prints are produced on a Chromira, which is a professional quality, colour-managed, high resolution print device producing exhibition quality archival prints suitable for the professional art market on Fuji Crystal Archive & Kodak Professional paper. The machine prints up to 30” wide, and up to 50 metres long. Alternatively, Epson (inkjet) prints are from the recently released 880 range using Epson’s new Vivid Magenta inkset, exclusive to the range. These ‘Giclee’ prints are printed on professional art papers, such as Hanhemuhle Photorag, Pearl, and Epson Gloss and Semi-gloss. The Epson prints up to 60” wide by 30 meters long.

A straightforward web ordering process allows clients to send disks to the lab or to upload digital files directly via a built-in secure file transfer system. Once received, print turnover is unparalleled. Instead of waiting days for digital prints, files can be transferred, printed, and returned within 72 hours. Theprintspace also offer an in-house mounting service, to exhibition standard on a choice of materials.

The team behind theprintspace.com are no strangers to the demands of the photographic industry, having run retouching and ‘prolab’ printing businesses in London for the past three years. In creating theprintspace, MD Stuart Waplington says, “We wanted to do something different, something that would empower photographers & creatives – really give them tools they need.”

As Dominic Apa, Public Relations Officer explains:

“theprintspace.com is very much a response for what we saw as a need for a democratisation of the top-level of digital printing. With more and more people becoming familiar with Photoshop and an increasing number of photographers even retouching their own work, people simply needed the ability to access the resources which until now had only been avaiable to a very select few. Just as we have made our colour profiles available for download, we have attempted with theprintspace.com to open up our systems to become platforms for user innovation. theprintspace is about enabling our clients to have full creative control over every aspect of their work, from start to finish, while providing guidance and assistance when it is appropriate.”

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In the world of Listbuilding, it’s as if Yahoo and Google decided to work together on a search engine: Internet Marketing Master Shawn Casey and his student, Listbuilding Jedi Tellman Knudson, are bringing their “forces” together to create the ultimate Listbuilding course to help new entrepreneurs conquer their fears and build their own ‘robotic moneymaking machines.’

Brattleboro, VT April 20, 2008 — It’s like a scene from Star Wars, the one we all wanted to see: where Luke Skywalker joins up with Obi Wan Kenobi and they put their lightsabers together and team up to side-by-side against Darth Vader to clear the way for the new generation of young Jedi Knights. Shawn Casey, best-selling author of Mining Gold on the Internet, and Tellman Knudson of Overcome Everything, Inc. have teamed up to create what they call the ‘Ultimate Listbuilding course’ — appropriately named after it’s future home on the Internet: Listbuilding.com. It’s purpose, they say, is to help the next generation of entrepreneurs quickly and easily build lucrative businesses online using the most respectable, proven and long-lasting of the internet skills: Listbuilding.

Currently in pre-launch, this giant of a Listbuilding resource is scheduled to launch this spring; and if pre-launch activity is any indication, it’s going to be simply huge. At press time, the services and materials they have distributed free of charge — including step-by-step videos on how to create a site, a 24-hour “Squeeze-A-thon” that helped over 200 business owners get their squeeze pages built, and tell-all reports on how Shawn and Tellman started their own multi-million dollar businesses — have received raving reviews.

Both Casey and Knudson have incredible rags-to-riches stories that prove anyone, no matter where they come from in the universe, can make this work. “I started my company on 50 bucks and a ‘Frankenstein’ computer that was built out of other broken machines and resold,” said Knudson. “The CD drive was hanging out of the front because it didn’t work unless I held it in my hand and shook it, and the fan was so loud I couldn’t make a business call in the same room as my computer.” In his desperate search to make a living online, he accidentally found a copy of Casey’s Mining Gold on the Internet. “At the time, I had no idea who wrote it or what it was really worth” says Knudson, “I was clueless, and going further in the hole each day. But I kept at it, hoping something, someday would work.”

Then, he got Shawn Casey on the phone for just twenty-two minutes–and things changed. “Shawn told me a few things–but one of them was I had to send out these nine emails all in a row, and I didn’t want to do it; but he was ‘the master’–so I did,” says Knudson. Because he trusted his teacher, Knudson made $800,000 in profit that year alone–his first year online. Now he owns a multi-million dollar company with twelve employees, but he’s never forgotten who helped him when he was in need.

Casey, who was practicing law in back in 1995, started in a small, cramped apartment in Pittsburgh during the summer–with no air conditioning in 100 degree conditions. “I was living in an efficiency apartment that had no furniture in it, except for a table, two chairs, and a sofa that the landlord had let me scrounge from the furniture left over from previous tenants that he had piled up in the basement,” said Casey. From this humble beginning, Casey rose to become CEO of a company that made the Inc. 500 list for two years running. Yet, feeling suffocated by the corporate rat race, he wanted something more.

Then he discovered the potential power of direct marketing on the Internet. He applied his expert skills from his corporate days to this new business-form, and quickly became a master of building ‘robotic moneymaking machines’ using the internet as raw material. Today, Casey is a multi-multi-millionaire, who often runs his business while vacationing in the Caribbean (which Obi Wan would certainly have made his headquarters instead of the desert if only he’d known about it).
In all seriousness, both Casey and Knudson live a life that most people only dream of. Tellman now lives in a million dollar mansion in the woods of Vermont and works from home as well.

Casey says their inspiration and goal for this joint project is to teach other people to do the same thing they did–in half the time. The course, which will be released sometime in late April, will follow on the heels of the pre-launch materials out for viewing now, including free training videos, reports and case studies (also on video) of their previous students, who have made their own dreams come true following the advice of “the Marketing Master and the List Building Jedi.”

For more information about their upcoming series of trainings, destined to change the face of Internet Marketing, contact Kyle Battis, Affiliate Manager, or get more information at the ListBuilding.com website at eye-candy.ch

Online printer, Optimalprint is launching their German website.

Oslo, Norway April 23, 2008 -– Online printer, Optimalprint is launching their German website www.optimalprint.de, offering online printing solutions for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) providing free design templates and free online storage. Optimalprint continuous to broaden their European frontiers, their expansion to Germany will mark their entry into the world’s third largest economy.

Optimalprint joins the robust German printing industry. A world leader in the export of printing equipment, and home to almost 12,000 printing companies, the German market is dominated by smaller, private printing presses, where 95 percent of the printers employ fewer than 100 workers.

As digital printing technology reshapes the industry, Optimalprint’s array of innovative online printing solutions reduces up to 90 percent of print costs for the SMB market. In terms of online presence, Germany is among Europe’s most developed countries. With a population of over 82 million people, and Internet usage reaching 61.1 percent (Nielsen NetRatings – May 2007), it’s only natural that an online printer would harness this connectivity to help lower business operating costs in Germany. SMBs nationwide will benefit from Optimalprint’s online printing solutions.

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Wedding invitations, birth announcements, christening invitations, party invitations, menu cards, thank you cards, postcards, business cards, letterheads, brochures, flyers, folders and envelopes are only a few of the print items that are now available at www.Optimalprint.de.

Optimalprint offers online printing services to all of Europe. This online printing company has, since its launch in March 2007, grown to become one of the most visited sites for online printing services in Europe. Optimalprint is helping to revolutionize the printing industry by streamlining the printing production process. Optimalprint is committed to bringing the best online printing experience to individuals and professionals throughout the European market, through its innovative software, customer service and Internet offerings. Visit – www.optimalprint.com

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In January 2008, a revolutionary new website was launched that will forever change the biodiesel industry. Fillmore Fuels is the first biodiesel related auction website to hit the market. In today’s renewable fuel market, there is a great divide between the individual consumer or home-brewer and the large commercial businesses. Fillmore Fuels is leading the way in bridging that divide by not only establishing a marketplace for biodiesel related items to be bought and sold, but also by building a community where everyone can come together to share their knowledge and expertise.

Largo, FL March 20, 2008. Significant growth in the American biodiesel industry has left the door wide open for entrepreneurs to explore new ways to help shape the market. In January 2008, biodiesel enthusiast Wesley Fillmore launched Fillmore Fuels (www.fillmorefuels.com), the first community-driven biodiesel auction site. The website was designed to help both hobbyists and commercial producers quickly and easily buy and sell biodiesel fuel and related products and equipment. Thanks to its innovative business model, Fillmore Fuels is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the market by helping to: regulate regional pricing; maintain a high level of integrity between buyers and sellers of biodiesel; and facilitate the exchange of ideas in an evolving industry.

According to the Annual Energy Outlook released by the Energy Information Administration in 2007, consumption of biodiesel is expected to reach .4 billion gallons by 2030. Fillmore Fuels is the first on-line community dedicated to biodiesel fuel and related products, and the consumers, hobbyists and commercial producers interested in purchasing and selling them. This new auction site brings buyers and sellers together to engage in on-line commerce and to address pertinent issues related to the industry. Since gaining momentum, the renewable fuel industry has faced a number of critical issues, including regional pricing. By creating a dynamic environment in which buyers can find the products they need at prices they can afford, Fillmore Fuels hopes to help mitigate this problem. While the value of biodiesel fuel varies by region, consistent and competitive pricing is essential to the growth of the market.

“With profit margins at a minimum, the ability to resort to more affordable feedstock when available is priceless, and Fillmore Fuels provides this option,” says Wesley Fillmore, President. “In addition, it provides a means for local farmers, restaurants, and producers to sell their virgin vegetable oils or WVO to the highest bidder, thus increasing their profit margins and limiting the middle man and cost.”

Sellers who use the Fillmore Fuels website offer a variety of products and resources. The site is designed to easily facilitate the sale of feedstock, algae, fuel, processors, vehicles and more. Each product is accompanied by a detailed description, and potential buyers can ask sellers questions before placing their bids. To maintain the highest level of integrity in all transactions, buyers can rate and review sellers and their products, therefore holding sellers to a higher standard and further assisting buyers in their purchasing decisions. In addition to providing a mutually beneficial on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers, Fillmore Fuels is also one of the few websites where both hobbyists and commercial producers can network and share valuable resources and tips. Additionally, the website offers useful articles on a variety of topics including how to avoid scams and how to save time and money. There is no cost to join the Fillmore Fuels website. For more information, visit eye-candy.ch

“Foreign companies and entrepreneurs from countries with high tax rates or restrictive business environments are particularly attracted to Singapore. Clients from many Asian and European countries are fast recognizing the benefits of incorporating here.”

Singapore is becoming a top location for starting a business, reports AsiaBiz – a firm focused on company incorporation services in Singapore. The company reports its own recent success with Singapore’s business policies, and provides information for foreign companies and entrepreneurs seeking to relocate.

Singapore November 6, 2007 — With its latest tax incentives, pro-business policies, streamlined regulations and booming economy, Singapore is fast becoming the top location for global entrepreneurs and investors to incorporate a business, reports AsiaBiz, a firm focused on Singapore company incorporation and related corporate services.

“Today more than 26,000 international companies call Singapore home,” says Samir Malhotra, head of business strategy at AsiaBiz. “Foreign companies and entrepreneurs from countries with high tax rates or restrictive business environments are particularly attracted to Singapore. Clients from many Asian and European countries are fast recognizing the benefits of incorporating here.”

AsiaBiz has found success with the country’s attractive business policies. The company is helping increasing number of overseas entrepreneurs and small-to-midsize businesses establish a presence and relocate to Singapore. “The common theme of our clients is that they are all entrepreneurs. On the same day, we could be helping an American hardwood supplier, a hedge fund manager, and an authentic Indian restaurant owner to incorporate and relocate to Singapore,” Malhotra says.

In a recent joint survey by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, Singapore was rated as the world’s best place for incorporating and doing business. Earlier this year, the Republic of Singapore implemented attractive tax exemptions for small-to-mid size companies and further reduced the overall corporate tax rate in Singapore to 18 percent. According to various reports and statistics, Singapore consistently ranks as one of the most competitive and profitable places for business investors.

Singapore owes its stability and economic growth to a sound legal system and clean government, according to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew who was speaking at the opening of the annual International Bar Association conference recently. The Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook has consistently ranked Singapore in the top two positions since 1997 under the Legal Framework component.

AsiaBiz notes that the growing number of global entrepreneurs and foreign companies incorporating in Singapore is confirmed by business service providers such as accounting, corporate secretarial and legal firms in Singapore, increasing between 20 to 50 percent since last year.

Singapore’s relaxation of its immigration policies is also designed to facilitate the relocation of foreign entrepreneurs and professionals, according to AsiaBiz. This is done through programs such as Entrepreneur Pass.

“In addition to investing heavily in infrastructure and human capital to meet global competition, Singapore is focusing on developing Singapore into the ‘talent capital’ of the global economy,” Malhotra says. “This is good news for those looking for low taxes, a clean regulatory system, high quality of life and a lucrative place to incorporate and base their business.”

For more information about AsiaBiz and its Singapore incorporation services, visit www.asiabizsetup.com.

About AsiaBizSetup
Based in Singapore, AsiaBizSetup is the leading provider of incorporation and related services to foreign companies and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit us at eye-candy.ch

Market Directions, Inc., a brand performance consultancy, recently performed and analyzed a probing market study to establish a baseline of brand awareness and brand value for the Business Marketing Association (BMA).

Kansas City, MO – March 9, 2008, Market Directions, Inc., a brand performance consultancy, recently performed and analyzed a probing market study to establish a baseline of brand awareness and brand value for the Business Marketing Association (BMA). In doing so, the consultancy surveyed the B2B marketing community on numerous issues, including industry trends and future developments.

A theme that came out of the study is blending technology with an appreciation for the fundamentals of marketing and good business sense. The BMA study points to online marketing and ROI accountability as ongoing trends within the industry. Responding market leaders indicated that Web portals, webinars, blogs and other net-based media were the trade tools with the most impact today. Lead evaluation and other analysis tools, as well as Client Relationship Management (CRM) software programs, are other identified trends.

The call is for marketers to use this technology to move beyond tactical demand generation and align marketing activities with the customer buying cycle. Recent advances in software are helping make this happen. However, technology per se should not become the primary focus of the marketing industry. Maintaining an appreciation for the fundamental principles of marketing, and working toward the best interests of the customer, should remain top considerations.

About Market Directions
Market Directions is a Brand Performance consultancy that provides clear direction for brand growth through the voice of the customer. The company helps businesses through new brand acquisition, repositioning, brand extensions — no matter where the brand is in its lifecycle. Market Directions can help define a solution that will translate into business results. For more information visit www.marketdirections.com.

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Integration Adds Multichannel Order Management Features to Popular Shopping Cart Software

Mission Viejo, CA February 20, 2008 — Early Impact, developer of the ProductCart line of shopping cart software, and Stone Edge Technologies, developer of the Order Manager software for centralized order processing, today announced the integration of the two products, which will allow ProductCart users to license the Order Manager to streamline their order management, especially when handling multiple online storefronts and sales channels.

ProductCart e-commerce software is used by thousands of Internet stores to create and manage professional online storefronts. It combines hundreds of sophisticated features with remarkable ease of use and supports dozens of payment gateways, as well as shipping and marketing systems.

The integration between the two systems will allow Stone Edge customers to take advantage of ProductCart’s unique e-commerce features, such as its Build to Order system for selling complex, customizable products and services over the Internet.

The Stone Edge Order Manager provides a single interface for effective order processing in a multichannel environment, where a company’s Web, mail order, and retail businesses are managed in one shared system. The Order Manager is an ideal solution for managing orders and inventory across multiple, ProductCart-powered e-commerce storefronts, while retaining the branding of each individual store.

“Many ProductCart users take orders over the phone, have a retail location, or run multiple online stores with our shopping cart software. They were looking for a robust solution to consolidate order processing in one place.” said Massimo Arrigoni, CEO of Early Impact. “The integration with the Stone Edge Order Manager addresses this need, helping store managers save time and money while becoming more efficient.”

“With just a few clicks, merchants using ProductCart can now import new orders into the Order Manager, where they have easy access to all the features they need to effectively process and fulfill orders,” said Barney Stone, president of Stone Edge Technologies. “And there is real-time inventory synchronization too: if you sell the last unit of a product in your retail store, or re-stock a sold-out product, those inventory adjustments can be reflected immediately in your ProductCart-powered store.”

ProductCart is available starting at $695 per storefront. The Stone Edge Order Manager is available starting at $1500, which includes one shopping cart license, five workstation licenses, and an extended support contract for the first year.

About Early Impact, Inc.
Early Impact develops e-commerce software for small businesses. Its ProductCart line of shopping cart software is used by thousands of Internet stores around the world. Hundreds of Web design companies have chosen it as their e-commerce system of choice for building online storefronts for their customers. Early Impact is a privately owned California corporation, headquartered in Mission Viejo, CA. For more information about the integration between Early Impact’s e-commerce software and the Stone Edge Order Manager, please visit www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/stoneEdge

About Stone Edge Technologies, Inc.
Stone Edge Technologies is a privately owned developer of affordable e-commerce software for small businesses. Barney Stone, a pioneer of database software for desktop computers, founded the company in 1983. Stone Edge began shipping its flagship Order Manager in 2000. Today more than 2,000 Web merchants use the Stone Edge Order Manager to help streamline their businesses. For more information about Stone Edge and its Order Manager software, please visit www.stoneedge.com

Sources: PRWEB/stoneedge.com

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Software Deal of the Day offers one software application for sale every day at a significantly discounted price.

Boston, MA January 23, 2008 — Software Deal of the Day offers one software application for sale every day at a significantly discounted price.

Software Deal of the Day is a new site that offers software applications at a significantly reduced price for only twenty-four hours. Each day a new software deal is available. If you cannot resist a great deal then Software-DOD.com is for you!

Software-DOD.com features popular software titles. The software discounts range from 10-90% off of list prices, and the software is only available at that price for twenty-four hours! Software-DOD.com also contains second chance offers. The second chance offers are still discounted and designed for those that miss the deal of the day offer, but the second chance offer is not as deeply discounted as the deal of the day offer.

Many of the software applications on the Software-DOD.com website even have trial versions available, which allows website visitors to try the software prior to making a purchase decision.

Interested visitors can preview the applications that will be available on the Software-DOD website for the coming week. Additionally, deals are easy to monitor because RSS feeds are available that contain the daily specials, the second chance offers, and a preview of applications that will be featured on the Software-DOD.com website.

Other webmasters and publishers can also syndicate the Software Deal of the Day offers, and integrate the discount offers into their own websites. Software-DOD.com provides the tools to make the integration process painless for webmasters. The offers will dynamically update each night as the new offers become available. Providing such great software deals are sure to endear webmasters to their website visitors.

Software developers interested in this new distribution channel are encouraged to submit their software applications for consideration. With economic concerns looming individuals and businesses alike are tightening their spending. Software Deal of the Day is a win for every everyone. Additional details available at www.software-dod.com

Software-DOD.com is owned by NotePage, Inc. an independent software development company in Massachusetts. For more information contact, NotePage, Inc. at PO Box 296, Hanover, MA 02339. Phone: 781-829-0500. Fax: 781-582-1869. E-mail: sales @ notepage.net. Internet: www.notepage.net.

About NotePage, Inc.
NotePage, Inc. is a Hanover, Massachusetts company specializing in communication software solutions. They market (1) FeedForAll, a windows desktop RSS feed and podcast editing tool (2) FeedForAll Mac, a Mac desktop RSS feed and podcast creation tool (3) rss2html.php a script for converting RSS feeds to html web pages. (4) RSS Scripts Directory, a directory of PHP scripts for managing RSS feeds and podcasts (5) PageGate, a network paging and SMS gateway that allows for text or SMS messages to be sent via a number of interfaces, and (6) NotePager Pro, a desktop application that sends messages to pagers, cellular phones, and PIMs.

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See, Click and Transform: Latest Version of Bling! It Grants Individuals and Small Businesses Operating Mac Systems the Confidence and Credibility to Compete on the Global Market and Raise Sales, Click-Through-Rates and Sell Stagnant Inventory

San Francisco, CA January 16, 2008 — Vertus, the graphics and imaging software division of Heligon, a technology business specializing in image data interpretation, today unveiled the Macintosh-compatible version of Bling! It, its recently released deep-graphic image-editing tool that quickly and easily transforms product shots to create maximum online sales impact. Since its initial launch, Bling! It users, even those without any prior image editing experience, have found that the software helps raise the achieved sales price of their products and increases the click-through-rate over standard thumbnail images. By giving product images a “shot-in-the-studio” look and feel, Bling! It creates images which attract more attention from buyers, helping sellers achieve higher prices for their products and move previously stagnant inventory. The software is available for live demonstrations throughout Macworld Expo 2008, January 15-18, in the Vertus booth #W-4231.

By combining complex technology with easy-to-use tools, Bling! It empowers any user to strengthen and embellish product images thanks to capabilities previously available only to seasoned image editing professionals. With Bling! It, Mac users can unlock their creative potential without having to master complex and intimidating image editing programs such as Photoshop. With just a few clicks and the guidance of Bling! It’s intuitive balloon tips, users can seamlessly replace a standard image background with a more appealing backdrop and add features such as drop shadowing, highlight effects and logos. The sheer speed realized with Bling! It enables even the novice user to produce product images up to four times faster than with any previously available solutions.

“Bling! It enables anyone to create high quality product shots capable of competing with studio-shot professional product images. We’ve received numerous comments from customers that have “Blinged” their product shots, that they have realized as much as a 20% increase in their achieved product price,” said James Carr-Jones, president and CEO of Vertus. “With businesses of all sizes and industries offering products through e-commerce outlets, the entrepreneur that makes the best impression online ultimately generates the most sales. Bling! It enables even the most casual seller to optimize potential revenue and increase profits by making products truly stand out from the ever-growing crowd without the need to master Photoshop or other complicated imaging programs.”

For anyone interested in generating supplemental income online or through auction sites like eBay or Amazon, Bling! It provides the ability to create professional quality product shots that rival or surpass the competition. From the occasional eBay user to the small business looking to improve its website images and compete with larger rivals, Bling! It can improve product images making them standout from the competition, often helping to sell previously stagnant inventory.

“I recently downloaded the software and have been working on my images non-stop since then,” said eBay India Power Seller Runa Laila, who operates the eBay store Hypnosis, which specializes in Indian clothing and jewelry. “In a rather short period of time, I am already seeing some of my items which were stuck with me for quite a long time getting sold off immediately upon uploading some beautiful photos recreated with the help of Bling! It.”

Bling! It Features

Bling! It identifies and traces the key edges within an image to extract the product from its background, making this once complicated task as easy as painting by numbers. Users can select from a variety of professional backgrounds available in the Bling! It library or customize one, optimize the shot with a few clicks on the easy-to-use tools menu, and the new professional product image is complete. Bling! It also automatically optimizes an image size, resolution and data weight (kilobytes), for an e-commerce site or preset online auction sites.

With Bling! It’s “Paint Away Viewer” feature, users see their product shot evolving in real-time. As the product is extracted and set into the new background, users are able to visualize the final image as it is created. The “Paint Away Viewer” also shows real-time edits, as users employ various image optimization tools available with Bling! It. With these tools, users can:
― Sharpen product appearance without hiding a product’s characteristic imperfections
― Add drop shadows to provide a depth-of-field to the image
― Use the “Highlight Brush” to lift the image highlights to create a “shot-in-the-studio” feel
― Enhance product resolution independently from the background to make the product really stand out
― Embed a logo to make product shots even more professional
― Adjust the edge blending between the product and the background to preserve the warm feeling of a sweater or the furry softness of a teddy bear
― Customize the position, size and rotation of the product relative to the new background with the easy-to-use handling points
― Optimize the final image for use on various preset e-commerce sites such as eBay or Amazon

Bling! It was created as a cost effective alternative for the online seller and small business. With a suggested retail price of $49.95, the software is affordable for even the most casual user.

Bling! It can be purchased at Bling! It Homepage.

System Requirements

Previously available for PC use only, the latest version of Bling! It is now available for the Macintosh operating systems. Minimum requirements are:
― PowerPC® G4 or G5 or Intel® processor
― Mac OS X v.10.3.9, or 10.4.9 or later
― 512MB of RAM
― 250MB of available hard-disk space

About Vertus
Vertus is the graphics and imaging software division of Heligon, a technology business specializing in image data interpretation. Heligon’s groundbreaking technology uses complex algorithms to mimic the way the eye and brain perform visual processing so that
complex shapes and colors can be recognized within images. Heligon licenses its technology to market leaders in industries including design and graphics, printing and video. More information on Vertus can be found at: Vertus Homepage.

Website: www.blingit.us

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Revolutionary new rapid payment processing lets businesses get their money the very next day, improving cash flow

Thousand Oaks, CA January 15, 2008 — Paymentmax announced a new feature that lets business owners charge a customer’s credit card, then have access to the funds the very next day. This is a major advancement over traditional credit card processing services that take 2 to 5 days before funds become available to the merchant.

“The length of time that it takes for credit card funds to land in a merchant’s bank account has always been a big issue with businesses,” said Tony Shap, President of Paymentmax. “A business can have all kinds of sales on the books, but still have to wait a week to get their money. That can cause cash flow problems. Paymentmax’s new Next Day processing solves that problem,” Shap said.

Paymentmax’s Next Day processing is being made available to the Internet’s millions of online businesses that need to accept credit cards. Paymentmax serves as a single source for capturing and processing of receivables. “In the past, your sales were captured by one provider, then your funds were processes by two or three others. Not only did everybody get a slice of your sale, but every service had to work together and long delays were frequent. Paymentmax speeds up the entire process to a single day with one of the lowest costs in the industry,” Shap said.

Paymentmax delivers businesses credit and debit card funds directly into the merchant’s existing bank account the next day — or in as little as 12 hours. “We constantly strive to offer the best quality solutions in the industry while keeping our prices well below average. Business owners are constantly telling us Paymantmax gets the job done far faster and costs them far less,” Shap said.

About Paymentmax Processing

Paymentmax Processing is a Thousand Oaks provider of merchant accounts Powered by First Data® Corporation. Paymentmax offers a comprehensive line of payment processing solutions for business. Their most popular services are credit card, debit card, contactless payments, and check acceptance.

Paymentmax provides merchant services across the United States for all types of businesses including retail, restaurant, service delivery, wireless, mail-order, telephone-order, and Internet merchants. See the Paymentmax web site at www.paymentmax.com .

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