Specializing in assisting U.S.-based companies with divisions and operations in Latin America purchase and implement ERP solutions, Southeast Computers Solutions President Sonia Ferrera said that Gems Group selected Sage ERP X3 because it immediately provides them with a web-enabled, feature rich, and Spanish language software (Sage ERP X3 supports multiple languages).

The open technology design of Sage ERP X3 provides full independence between the functional and the technical layer. End users may access the system via the web while the data server can take advantage of Microsoft SQL Server database – this was important to Gems as they have the ability to integrate Sage ERP X3 with other SQL-based applications.

Gems will also use the user-defined dashboards of Sage ERP X3 to provide up-to-the-minute graphical representations of key business data.

Forecasting, which previously was done on spreadsheets calculated outside of their ERP system, is now automated with Sage ERP X3 saving time, reducing errors and using sales history information directly from the system. Accurately forecasting sales is crucial to the operations at Gems, as flowers have a short life-span they need to communicate to the flower farms ahead of time in order to have inventory grown and harvested at the time sales demand them. Sage ERP X3 will give them better control over inventory and prepare them for future seasonal demand.

About Southeast Computer Solutions:

Southeast Computer Solutions has been a Sage Authorized Reseller since 1985. Headquartered in Miami, Southeast has an office in Mexico City and a presence in Buenos Aires. With over 600 installations across the United States and in Latin America, Southeast Computer Solutions is the largest Sage Reseller in Miami. The firm represents a large line of Sage products including Sage ERP MAS 90/200, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP X3, Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM and many other productivity-enhancing applications. The firm was ranked 75 on the 2011 VAR 100 list.

More information: http://www.southeastcomputers.com .

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"Kerarganic is the new generation in hair therapy," says Admir Serrano, founder and CEO of Beleza Pura. "And, I dare say, the safest on the market. Salon workers no longer have to worry about harsh odors, eye irritants or hazardous chemicals that are present in traditional keratin treatments. It's a product that they can sincerely get behind and use with confidence. Now, even pregnant or breastfeeding women and children can enjoy keratin treatment. We solved the formaldehyde controversy."

The Brazilian keratin treatment or Brazilian blowout, as it is also called, has been an important source of revenue to salons around the world. However, many stopped doing the treatment because formaldehyde, a main ingredient in the traditional keratin lotions, may cause health problems to hairdressers and clients. In fact, many clients are suing salon owners. As a result, several keratin brands containing formaldehyde are now forbidden in Europe, Canada, and Australia. In the U.S., both the FDA and OSHA are alerting hairdressers and clients about the health risks of formaldehyde fumes which are emitted during the treatment process. Formaldehyde has also been linked to cancer.

As the name implies, Kerarganic is a rich combination of natural keratin, the vitamin-packed, antioxidant Argan oil grown in Morocco; natural extracts; and an array of essential amino and fatty acids scientifically formulated to repair, beautify and straighten even the most resistant hair.

"There is no other product line on the market that rebuilds damaged hair like the Brazilian keratin treatment," says Serrano. "Unfortunately, formaldehyde is a dangerous ingredient. We're proud to have launched a product line that is free of formaldehyde or any other aldehyde or harsh chemicals, yet delivers the same expected results without the health risks. We want to bring the keratin business back to the salons in the safest manner possible."

Another advantage of Kerarganic over traditional keratin treatments is that clients no longer need to wait two or three days to wash their hair after the treatment. With this new generation of hair therapy, hair is washed 20 minutes after the application process. It also allows clients to keep wanted curls with a simple twist in the final procedures.

Effects are visible within minutes after the first treatment and last approximately three to four months. To prolong results, Kerarganic designed a home care line composed of salt and sulfate-free shampoo; conditioner; leave- in conditioner; Argan oil serum, and an intensive weekly mask – all especially formulated to replenish keratin proteins, nutrients and vitamins that hair loses during the day.

Kerarganic products are made and available in the U.S. and are also being exported to North Africa; the Middle East; Europe; and Central and South America.

For more information, visit: http://www.kerarganic.com . Distributors wanted.

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What's in a name? Practically everything is in a products name. Sports Combines are very well known today, the word Combine is synonymous with words like Athletics, Speed, Performance and Agility, just to name a few. A Sports Combine is one of the most exciting events today connected with sports. There are now Combines in all sports, the main and most recognized Combine today is the annual NFL Combine which has a direct link to the NFL Draft. Whether it's a youth Combine, High School, College or Professional Combine, the main event is always the 40 yard dash. "The Combine 40" is a very familiar term and will give instant name recognition to the Combine 4.0 automobile.

According to Emory Williams, company President and CEO, "We were in talks with a foreign manufacturer and very close to a deal, but the group wasn't fully understanding the magnitude of what we had on the table. They were looking to manufacture a weak version of what we had presented to them, not realizing the full concept of Combines and the class of consumers the auto would attract by its name alone. Knowing this would not be the right union, we decided to walk away and continue the search."

Combine Motor Works has secured trademark rights to the name and is looking to have one of the finest automobiles in the world, nothing less. With the exposure of athletic Combines today, the "Combine 4.0" will have an immediate consumer following which will include athletes of all sports, professional and non-professional, die-hard sports fans, and the consumer who buys what's new just to make a statement.

Athletes work and train very hard preparing for their presence at the Combines, we are putting forth the same efforts to make the Combine 4.0 automobile one of the finest on the market today. "Great driving dynamics, good weight distribution and maneuverability are some of the areas we will pay close attention to, not to mention a roomy plush interior, comfort and style," added Williams.

Being available in two design classes, sports coupe and SUV, the Combine 4.0 will be tagged as the "True American Sports Car."

Says Williams "We will now continue making contacts with various manufacturers, looking for the right union. We know that once certain consumers see the Combine 4.0 on the car lot, they won't leave without it."

More information: www.combinemotorworks.com / www.combine40.com .

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"Foreclosures have had a huge impact on home values," remarked John Evan Miller, a real estate analyst with Foreclosure Deals. "In almost every market, prices are well below their 2008 values, simply because there are so many homes available."

Foreclosure Deals (www.foreclosuredeals.com) presents the new data compared with values recorded in 2008 using an infographic available on their web site, and the impact of the foreclosure wave is clear. In many areas, home prices are extremely low, while rent prices are notably higher.

"Rents are up, and they're going to stay up," said Miller. "Even though it's the best market for homebuyers we've seen in over a decade, the recession made a lot of people reconsider spending at the time, so they rented. This drove up demand, and prices, for rental properties."

Despite the sluggish economy, Miller points out that this is the perfect market for real estate investment. He adds that mortgage interest rates are also at historic lows, creating other opportunities for value investing.

"Not only do you have rock bottom prices, you've got a terrific market to rent out your property while you wait for prices to rise. And they will rise. Home values will come back, but the days of 3.5% and 4% mortgages aren't going to be around forever. Once home values rise, those interest rates will rise too."

Experts currently predict average rental costs to be 4.5% higher than by the end of 2011 than their value last year, and up another 3% in 2012. In contrast, foreclosure homes currently offer savings of anywhere from 10% to 50% off market value. As buyers who put off buying a home during the recession look to start buying again once the economy improves, it will create the opportunity for big profits for foreclosure investors.

"In a great many cases, you're going to end up paying less on a monthly mortgage payment if you buy a home than you would in rent on the same property," said Miller. "Could there be a better reason to buy than that?"

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"With sporting events and the need for greater fan loyalty growing annually by leaps and bounds, with no ending in sight, I thought now would be the perfect time to get on board with sports related products," says Emory Williams Jr., the company President and CEO.

Williams, an ex-football player and athlete, now an avid fan of all sports gave special thought as to what business area of sports he would venture into. "Making a full assessment of sports as a whole and realizing the role fans play in the equation, rally towels came to mind," explains Williams. "Fans want to be involved; giving them more to work with is the key to an intimidating/noisy stadium or arena. Sports Fans are the 'X-Factor.'"

Williams knows that a products name has a great deal to do with the products success, so Williams got busy on product name development and came up with what he felt was a true winner "The Heat-Wave Towel." The idea was helped by the Motown song from 1963 by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, "Love Is Like a 'Heat Wave.'"

"The name lends itself well for products of this type, emphatic waving is exactly what the fans will be doing," adds Williams.

Today, the company has already developed a total of five different Rally Towel names (all are registered trademarks) with several more in development. Sports fans locally and nationally have been ordering the products from the company website. "We find that Miami Heat Fans love the Heat-Wave Towels," adds Williams. "They are a very big seller."

Although there is presently no affiliation between The Miami Heat organization and True Fan Sports (the two have already met for discussion) consumers and fans are already linking the two, buying for seasons start.

The Heat-Wave Towels will soon be available through department stores, athletic outlets, even the little corner stores, making sure everyone has access to the products. Says Williams, "We are also putting together a licensing division, allowing manufacturers the opportunity through licensing to produce goods under our trademarked names, this is a convenient way to help us build our brands."

For more information or to order products please visit the company website at: http://www.truefansports.com .

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Sage ERP X3 was developed for mid-sized companies to meet the needs of advanced, industry-specific requirements without the high price tag and complexity of tier-one solutions. Sonia Ferrera, President of Southeast Computer Solutions, is excited to add Sage ERP X3 to SCS's product suite to offer clients an international, web-based business management platform with an extensive range of functionality.

"Built with international functionality, Sage ERP X3 will allow us to further expand into Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. With this product we have a full suite of ERP solutions to fit any size company in multiple industries," said Ferrera.

With the flexibility to fit virtually any industry built into a single system, Sage ERP X3 streamlines business processes across accounting, distribution and manufacturing and is easily customizable. Sage ERP X3 has built-in multilingual and multicurrency functionality allowing companies to automatically adhere to national regulations.

"With Sage ERP X3 added to our product suite, we can offer a broad range of solutions and functionality to customers with varying business needs and sophistication levels," said Ferrera.

About Southeast Computer Solutions:

Southeast Computer Solutions has been a Sage Authorized Reseller since 1985. Headquartered in Miami, Southeast has a presence in Mexico City and Buenos Aires. With over 600 installations across the United States and in Latin America, Southeast Computer Solutions is the largest Sage Reseller in Miami. The firm represents a large line of Sage products including Sage ERP MAS 90/200, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP X3, Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM and many other productivity-enhancing applications. The firm was ranked 75 on the 2011 VAR 100 list.

For more information about how to raise your company's performance, please contact us at: http://www.southeastcomputers.com .

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Lollini brings over 13 years experience as a software consultant to the SCS team; he will be vital in continuing business development expansion and in increasing the level of service in Latin America. He is based in Buenos Aires and will extend Southeast Computer Solutions’ business scope in the Latin America market with his tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) abilities. Lollini also brings an extensive knowledge in contract, local tax, and purchasing regulations to the SCS team.

Lollini’s credentials, including Public Accountant, span both the consumer and technology sectors. He has managed large projects for Fortune 500 companies in a variety of countries. Prior to joining the SCS team, Lollini held positions at Accenture, Invista Argentina, Oracle Argentina and FujiFilm Argentina.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Fernando Lollini to the Southeast Computer Solutions team,” said Sonia Ferrera, President of Southeast Computer Solutions. “His expertise in the software consultancy field is a valuable asset to our company as we continue to grow our business and expand our presence in the United States and Latin America.”

Southeast Computer Solutions is a Sage Select Authorized Reseller, offering a software portfolio representing a host of segment-leading brands including Sage ERP Accpac, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP MAS 200, Sage ERP MAS 90, Sage SalesLogix, Sage Abra HRMS (human resource management system), Sage FAS Fixed Assets and other technology services.

Southeast Computer Solutions has been an IT consulting firm and Sage Authorized Reseller since 1985. Headquartered in Miami, Southeast has offices in Dallas and Buenos Aires and specializes in ERP solutions for distribution, warehouse automation, manufacturing and U.S. companies with divisions and subsidiaries in Latin America. With over 600 installations across the United States and Latin America, Southeast is the largest Sage Reseller in Miami and was ranked 75 on the 2010 VAR 100 list, named a 2010 VAR Star and is a 2010 Sage President’s Circle award winner.

More information: www.southeastcomputers.com .

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“2010 was a big year for foreclosure investing, and 2011 is shaping up to be very similar,” Foxx remarked.

After a record 2.8 million homes entered foreclosure proceedings in 2009, experts predicted foreclosure filings 2010 would surge even higher. As a response, Congress and the Federal Reserve pledged to do something about it. Interest rates were set low, partly as an encouragement to buyers to start buying up surplus foreclosure homes. Talk of legislation designed to reduce foreclosure filings began spreading in Washington.

The year began with a customary January slump, as foreclosure activity fell 10%. By February, foreclosures were up by only 6% from the previous year, the lowest increase in foreclosures since the epidemic began. In March, the White House revealed its plan to curb foreclosures. The plan provided increased funding for foreclosure education while giving lenders incentives for providing loan modification and refinancing for troubled homeowners. Experts, however, warned that this would only stall foreclosures, as loan modification couldn’t help everybody with trouble paying their mortgage.

By the end of April, these fears seemed well founded. New statistics revealed that foreclosures in the first quarter were 35% higher than in 2009. A closer look at the numbers revealed that much of this increase was in bank repossessions and REO homes, the last stage of foreclosure. There was a much slower growth rate in new foreclosure listings coming onto the market. With moratoriums expiring and banks looking to clear out backlogs of defaulted homes, millions more properties were set to be foreclosed.

As the hot months dragged on, the trend of increased bank foreclosures, but slower-than-normal growth in new foreclosures, continued. Summer also saw large increases in metropolitan foreclosures, and the infamous foreclosure-hotbed states of California, Nevada, Florida, and Arizona suddenly accounted for 19 of the top 20 foreclosure cities in the nation.

By September, industry figures warned that since economic conditions were not improving, the scene was set for more foreclosures. Then came a public outcry over the scandal at Bank of America and JP Morgan, where officials were discovered to have issued foreclosures on homes without even bothering to review them. The story illuminated the frustration with the foreclosure filings 2010 problem, as even the banks seemed to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of properties.

Despite that October and November saw further decreases in new foreclosures, buyers should be aware that a swell in new foreclosures could happen at any time as loan modification periods expire and more homeowners fall further behind on mortgage payments in 2011.

ForeclosureDeals.com Business Analyst James Foxx is quick to point out the positives for these interested in buying foreclosure houses.

“We saw a lot more repossessions, but we also saw record numbers of homebuyers at foreclosure sales,” remarked Foxx. “Foreclosures are selling at rock-bottom prices, and they remain the best way for first-time homebuyers or investors to find the best deals. I think it’s clear that statistics for foreclosures in 2011 are going to look very similar to those for foreclosure filings 2010.”

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The “12 days of Travel” will begin at noon on Wednesday, December 1st and end at noon on Monday, December 13th. Within these 12 consecutive days, followers of both the @CheapOair and @MarriottResorts twitter accounts will have the opportunity to win one of nine different hotel stays at a MARCAM resort and CheapOair gift certificates, with a final grand prize of hotel accommodations and roundtrip airfare for two.

Here’s how to play and qualify to win:
1. Follow @CheapOair and @MarriottResorts on Twitter;
2. Check the CheapOair contest page each of the 12 contest days, starting December 1st, for the daily tweet;
3. Tweet the designated phrase.

Consumers can enter once a day, all twelve days, for the chance to win. Winners will be randomly selected from the day’s entrants each 24-hour period.

The daily giveaways will be awarded as follows:
Day 1: Three-night stay at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino*
Day 2: Three-night stay at the Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino*
Day 3: Three-night stay at the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort*
Day 4: CheapOair $75 gift certificate
Day 5: CheapOair $75 gift certificate
Day 6: Three-night stay at the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort*
Day 7: Three-night stay at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa*
Day 8: Three-night stay at the St Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino*
Day 9: Three-night stay at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino*
Day 10: Three-night stay at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa*
Day 11: CheapOair $75 gift certificate
Day 12/Grand Prize: Three-night stay at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort and roundtrip airfare for two.

*Each hotel giveaway will also include a $25 gift certificate from CheapOair.

In addition to the Twitter “12 Days of Travel” contest, there will also be a separate Facebook sweepstakes with an additional chance to win a trip give away to any one of MARCAM’s nine resorts.

To enter this contest, consumers simply:
1. “Like” both Paradise by Marriott and CheapOair on Facebook
2. Anytime during the “12 Days of Travel” (December 1st, 12pm EST-December 13th, 12pm EST) post a comment on the CheapOair blog post (blog.cheapoair.com/news/its-the-return-of-the-cheapoair-12-days-of-travel.aspx) stating which of the nine Marriott and Renaissance resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico you would visit if given the chance to go to any of them
3. A randomly selected winner will receive three free nights to the resort they pick in their blog comment.

MARRIOTT AND RENAISSANCE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO RESORTS is an integrated sales and marketing organization that was formed in 1997 to combine the sales and marketing efforts of several resort properties in the Caribbean and Mexico. Today, the group consists of a select portfolio of nine oceanfront resorts that are owned and/or managed by Marriott International. Representing the most spectacular resort properties throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, including Aruba, Curacao, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, each Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resort captures the charm of its distinctive locale, while providing renowned quality and the high levels of hospitality and service that Marriott resorts uphold.

CHEAPOAIR is one of the top 10 largest online travel booking sites and a leading supplier of airfares, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. Backed by parent company, Travelong, which ranked 13th in the industry in Travel Weekly’s esteemed 2010 “Power List,” CheapOair offers the best in value with attractive solutions for today’s savvy traveler. Their portfolio of products include over 100 million airfare combinations on over 400 airlines, low airfare guarantees, 100,000 negotiated hotel rates and the technological foundation to deliver affordable tickets to every region in the world. For more information, call 866-636-9088 or visit www.cheapoair.com .

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This year, candidates for the award were asked what they have done to respond to economic conditions. Southeast Computer Solutions responded with developing an expertise in serving the ERP system needs of U.S.-based companies with divisions and subsidiaries and securing bi-lingual staff members to serve as consultants and support personnel.

“We maintained our focus on providing superior customer service,” said Sonia Ferrara, president Southeast Computer Solutions. “We continued to work our strength in distribution, warehouse management, and manufacturing systems for businesses in South Florida. In an effort to more quickly respond to opportunity as the economy improved, we made an investment in increasing our marketing efforts.”

In addition to the 2010 VAR Star award, Southeast Computer Solutions was recognized by Sage and named to the Sage America President’s Circle for the 2010 business year. This is the first time Southeast Computer Solutions has been recognized as a VAR Star and the 8th time as Sage America President’s Circle.

Southeast Computer Solutions is a Sage Select Authorized Reseller, offering a software portfolio representing a host of segment-leading brands including Sage ERP Accpac, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP MAS 200, Sage ERP MAS 90, Sage SalesLogix, Sage Abra HRMS (human resource management system), Sage FAS Fixed Assets and others.

Southeast Computer Solutions has been an IT consulting firm and Sage Authorized Reseller since 1985. Headquartered in Miami, Southeast has offices in Dallas and Buenos Aires and specializes in ERP solutions for distribution, warehouse automation, manufacturing and U.S. companies with divisions and subsidiaries in Latin America. With over 600 installations across the United States and Latin America, Southeast is the largest Sage Reseller in Miami and was ranked 75 on the 2010 VAR 100 list.

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