Keeping Connected Through Appointment-Plus: Leading Online Scheduler Calendar Software Expands E-Marketing Options with Constant Contact Sync

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 17, 2011

Businesses and organizations that rely on Appointment-Plus, the leading developer of online scheduling calendars, now have another option for efficiently and quickly sending newsletters, e-mails and other marketing messages to their customers thanks to a new integration with e-marketing provider Constant Contact.

The Appointment-Plus/Constant Contact sync is the latest in a series of upcoming releases that form the perfect toolbox of applications that businesses need to grow and operate successfully, including online appointment scheduling, online customer payment-processing, accounting and e-marketing. Appointment-Plus also offers e-marketing capabilities through e-marketing provider iContact.

Proactive marketing and communication with current and past customers is essential in keeping your appointment and reservation slots full, and e-marketing can be the most effective and affordable way to accomplish this, says Bob La Loggia, CEO of Appointment-Plus. This exciting new integration is a perfect pairing of two proven business applications, as an e-newsletter or e-mail sent through Constant Contact is the perfect spot to promote discounts or promotions and give customer recipients the ability to immediately book their appointments or reservations, instead of having to access the online scheduler calendar separately.

The new feature enables clients to seamlessly upload their Appointment-Plus client information right into their Constant Contact account, where they have access to all available applications, such as newsletter templates, surveys and tracking and reporting tools. Businesses and organizations can place their Appointment-Plus-provided Book Now button in newsletters and e-mails messages, creating a highly-visible image that draws customers attention and encourages them to book online.

All Appointment-Plus customers have access to the Constant Contact sync right through their online scheduler calendar software. A subscription to Constant Contact is required. The e-marketing provider manages all opt-out and unsubscribe e-mail addresses automatically, which saves owners and staff the time and effort it takes to manually manage these.

The leading provider of Web-based scheduling solutions to businesses and organizations of all sizes since 2001, Appointment-Plus online scheduling calendars provide the tools these groups need to successfully and efficiently manage their appointments and reservations, as well as their customer contact information. Among the functionality found in the feature-rich system is:

Online self-scheduling, whereby individuals can book their own appointments and reservations when its most convenient for them, 24 hours a day.
Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent out by the system prior to a scheduled appointment or reservation time.
Online customer payment-processing.
Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.

Appointment-Plus online business calendar will roll out several new features over the next few months, including a QuickBooks integration and Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar syncs. Combined with online scheduling, these new features will give businesses and organizations the means to more efficiently and effectively manage their operations.

Because its Web-based, Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar requires only an Internet connection to use, with no installations, downloads or additional hardware required. Its also accessible from any Internet-connected device, such as a laptop or SmartPhone, making it the perfect application for business owners and staff who need to view their schedules and calendars from outside the office or home.

Pricing starts at $ 39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All signups receive a complementary training session with a professional set-up coach during their 15-day free trial period of Appointment-Plus.

More and more businesses are realizing the need they have for integrating applications they already routinely use with other applications their businesses rely on, such as online scheduling software, La Loggia continues. Appointment-Plus has taken the lead in its industry in integrating these popular programs with its online scheduling software and creating an important resource in helping businesses operate more successfully and profitably.

To learn more about Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar and how it can improve your appointment- and reservation-scheduling procedures, click here.

About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus is the leading online appointment-scheduling system, serving organizations in 11 countries ranging from one-person businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With over 15 million end users across 100 industries, Appointment-Plus is the preferred scheduler for colleges and universities, holistic practitioners, personal trainers and health clubs, salons, shipping docks, government agencies, health care providers, financial institutions, tour operators, and many other types of organizations. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., over 70 million appointments have been booked through Appointment-Plus since its launch in 2001.

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Exquisite, Expertly Hand Crafted Pens Available Through WoodTurnedPens.com

Victoria, Texas (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

Web entrepreneur and artisan Grosvenor Van Dusen is pleased to debut his blog WoodTurnedPensBlog.com. The interactive platform serves as an informative complement to the main site, http://www.WoodTurnedPens.com, where customers can purchase customized wood pens, pencils, key rings and more.

I saw the beauty of wood in my 20 years working in various lumber yards, said Van Dusen. I do not stain the pens; you get a natural finish pen when you order one from me.

A well crafted, elegant pen is a highly valued item, even in this digital age. Seven exquisite styles of affordable, hand turned, non-mass produced pens are offered through WoodTurnedPens.com. The popular Slimline pen features a narrow shaft, a twist mechanism, and accepts Cross brand refills. Select matching 7 mm Slimline click pencils to form a set an excellent gift choice for graduations, job promotions, employee of the month, and other special occasions. European pens are slightly thicker than Slimline pens, but feature the same twisting component. For a wider, robust writing tool choose a Rollerball pen, which has the style of a modern day fountain pen combined with the ease of use of a ball point pen. The rich black ink permeates paper which makes it an ideal pen for signing contracts and checks. Cigar pens and Sierra pens are similarly hefty. Teacher pens make fantastic holiday or beginning of the year gifts for educators. These pens are constructed from three types of wood, but more importantly, one end has red ink and the other has black ink, making it easy for a teacher to correct essays or write a note home. Likewise, Two Way pens feature two colors of ink; simply twist one way for black ink and the other way for red. Each pen is shipped in a case. Key rings, personalized purse hangers, bottle stoppers, and magnets make for wonderful party favors and gifts.

All of the items featured on the site can be tailored to a customers specifications. Shoppers can choose from over 20 types of wood ranging from domestic woods like aromatic cedar, alder, and mesquite, to exotic woods like olivewood, ebony, and Mopani. The exterior hardware of each pen is made from 24 karat gold for long lasting beauty. In addition to selecting materials, customers can select the shape and size of each pen or pencil. A person with arthritis, for instance, may request a wider pen or an extra bulb to make gripping a pen easier.

Im a one-man operation, said Van Dusen. I hand turn each piece as I get an order. Each piece is unique and personalized.

Customer service is of the utmost importance at WoodTurnedPens.com. Each pen and pencil is hand turned on a lathe to the exact specifications of the customer. Due to the personalized nature of each piece, at the present, customers are limited to ten items per order. Completed orders are promptly shipped via parcel post throughout the continental U.S. Feedback is always welcome; in fact, Van Dusen prides himself on being able to personally answer all customer queries in a timely manner.

For additional insights into how Van Dusen creates these unique wooden treasures, visit the sites brand new blog, http://www.WoodTurnedPensBlog.com. The blog is frequently updated with product reviews and other interesting or practical information, such as where to purchase ink refills.

About the Company:

WoodTurnedPens.com a division of Vans Wood Turned Writing Instruments, Inc. is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Grosvenor Van Dusen.

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Myincipio.com Announces Cyber Shopping Promotion Offering Exceptional Savings Black Friday Through Cyber Monday

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Incipio, innovative designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories, announced that it will be offering its customers a variety of significant savings exclusively at myincipio.com. Just in time for holiday shopping, myincipio.com will host promotions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on items from every product category including smartphone, tablet and laptop accessories.

The Black Friday promotion will begin after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25 at 12:01am PST and will run through the end of Sunday, November 27 11:59pm PST. Shoppers can expect 25-75% off storewide and free USPS First Class Domestic shipping. The one-day Cyber Monday sale will begin Monday, November 28 at 12:01am PST and will last until 11:59pm PST. Shoppers can expect 50% off Incipios top 10 selling items and free USPS First Class Domestic shipping.

To stay up to date on the offers, customers can follow Incipio on Twitter (@myincipio) or become a fan on Facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com/incipio).

About Incipio:

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Wolf Trap and Northrop Grumman Foundation Launch National Early Childhood STEM Learning Through the Arts Program

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and Northrop Grumman Foundation announced today the launch of a national Early Childhood STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Learning Through the Arts initiative for preschool and kindergarten children, their teachers, parents, and caregivers at 10 locations around the country. This unique program integrates elements of the performing arts into existing school curriculum to teach STEM concepts and skills to young children. Wolf Traps approach has been the subject of independent research that documents the impact of arts-based learning strategies on childrens cognitive and social development and school readiness in areas including math and logic.

The program features multi-session classroom residencies; professional development workshops for administrators, teachers, and specialists; and family involvement workshops for parents and caregivers. In each of these sessions, Wolf Trap Teaching Artists will provide instruction and collaborate with participants on ways to engage children in active STEM learning.

The Northrop Grumman Foundation is committed to providing unique educational experiences related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for students and teachers, said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president of corporate responsibility and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. We have seen great success with the many STEM programs we support around the country for middle and high school students and teachers. We are pleased to partner with Wolf Trap on this pilot program to reach children even earlier in their education, tapping into their natural interest in the arts, to encourage interest and curiosity in the topics of STEM.

The Northrop Grumman-sponsored program will be offered in schools in Long Island, NY; Irving, Tex.; Los Angeles and San Diego, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; Glen Burnie and Laurel, MD.; and Herndon, VA.

The Wolf Trap Early Childhood STEM Learning Through the Arts program was launched in 2010 in the metro D.C. region, building upon Wolf Traps 30-year history developing and delivering early childhood arts education programs in public schools and Head Start centers.

We are so pleased to be partnering with Northrop Grumman on this program, helping prepare teachers and the next generation of students with the 21st century skills they will need to succeed and starting in the earliest years, when their education begins, said Terrence Jones, president and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. We have already seen anecdotal evidence in schools where we first launched the programs, that using the arts to teach STEM works.

The Wolf Trap Institute is an internationally respected program that provides innovative arts-based teaching strategies and services in more than 1,000 classrooms serving 35,000 young children, their parents, educators, and teaching artists each year. Since 1981, the Institute has been integrating the arts, including music, movement, story-telling, and drama, into preschool and Kindergarten curriculum to enhance language, literacy, math, and science learning. By adding this latest initiative to its core services, Wolf Trap brings nearly three decades of experience in early childhood arts education to enhance STEM learning using its proven techniques and teaching models.

About The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Catherine Filene Shouse (1896-1994), produces and presents a full range of performance and education programs in the Greater Washington area, as well as nationally and internationally. Wolf Trap features three performance venues, the outdoor Filene Center and Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods, both located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and the Barns at Wolf Trap, located down the road from the park and adjacent to the Center for Education at Wolf Trap. In partnership with the National Park Service, The 7,028-seat Filene Center annually showcases an extensive list of diverse artists, ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to classical music, dance, and theater, as well as multimedia presentations, from May through September. The Barns operates year round, and during the summer months is home to the Grammy-nominated Wolf Trap Opera Company, one of Americas outstanding resident ensemble programs for young opera singers. Wolf Traps education programs include the nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods, a diverse array of arts education classes, scholarships, and a nationally recognized internship program that was included in Bloomberg BusinessWeeks 2009 List of Best Places to Intern. As part of its ongoing commitment to protect and preserve the environment, Wolf Trap offers metro access and is a founding member of the Green Music Group. Terrence D. Jones is president and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Visit the Wolf Trap Web site at http://www.wolftrap.org for more information.

About the Northrop Grumman Foundation

The Northrop Grumman Foundation supports diverse and sustainable programs for students and teachers. These programs create innovative education experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For more information please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/foundation.

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