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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -02/15/12)- Chinese Internet stocks have been on the upswing of late, outperforming the S&P 500 by a sizeable margin over the last month. Over that period, TickerSpy's Chinese Internet Stocks Index (CHDOT) is up more than 9 percent -- helping Chinese shares traded in New York to a five-month high, Bloomberg reports. Five Star Equities examines investing opportunities in China's Internet Sector and provides Stock research on Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN - News) and E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. (NYSE: DANG - News). Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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Chinese internet stocks listed in the U.S. often move in accordance with investor sentiment towards China's economy. According to a recent report from Barron's "Chinese Internet stocks are prominently listed on U.S. exchanges, and are among the most widely-held Chinese stocks." Fears of a hard economic landing in China pushed shares of internet firms towards 52-week lows in the early stages of 2012. However recent measures from China's government have restored some optimism regarding the direction of China's economy.

China's economy expanded by 9.2 percent in 2011 from a year earlier and 8.9 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). "There is not likely to be any dramatic decline in China's economy this year and a soft landing will be achieved," Pan Xiangdong, chief economist with China Galaxy Securities, said in an interview with Xinhua.

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The number of those accessing the Internet grew 12.2 percent last year, said the China Internet Network Information Center. There were 356 million mobile Internet users in the country by the end of 2011, a year-on-year increase of 17.5 percent. Even still, the proportion of China's population who are Internet users, 40 percent, is low compared with that of developed Asian countries -- for example, the Internet analysis firm Miniwatts Marketing Group says that more than 70 percent of the Japan, South Korea and Singapore population are online.

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MiamiRiches.com: The first virtual real estate brokerage in Miami

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

A new innovative way to do business in Miami real estate has opened. MiamiRiches.com, the first virtual real estate brokerage firm in the city, has launched and is now available online. MiamiRiches.com offers a very fast, easy-to-use way to find the best deals in the Miami real estate market.

Research from the National Association of Realtors shows that over 60% of buyers start their property search online, which marks a significant shift in the way real estate business gets done. MiamiRiches.com is one of the best Miami Beach real estate companies and focuses on using the latest internet technology and social media tools to give full access to customers to see the latest information they need to make a sound decision.

"MiamiRiches.com is all about finding and comparing properties for sale or for rent in the City of Miami," said Carlos E. Rojas, CEO of MiamiRiches.com. "Our goal is to make it fast and easy for customers to see what the best deals are in town, regardless of who owns the listings, and act with us when they feel informed and ready to buy, sell or rent."

MiamiRiches.com's features include its unique "Best Deals in Miami" engine where users can easily see the most interesting and latest opportunities based on price, location and comparables. Also, the website offers the ability to see all new listings added within the last 24 hours, quick access to properties in short sale and foreclosure and daily Twitter and Facebook updates, to keep customers informed anytime and anywhere.

"We now know that people are not interested in the broker's fancy car and offices but in his ability to deliver the information and services the customer needs, fast and easily" commented Rojas and added "it takes out-of-the-box thinking, especially in times of crisis, to find efficient ways to serve our clients and keep the focus on satisfying their needs, that's what MiamiRiches.com is bringing to Miami."

To accomplish this MiamiRiches.com uses the latest technology developed in conjunction with AmericaRiches and RealManager.net, two Florida companies specialized in creating smart technology solutions for real estate professionals.

About AmericaRiches:

America Riches, with headquarters in Miami, FL. was founded with the objective of developing powerful yet friendly software products to facilitate the operation of Real Estate and Property Management related businesses.

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The depressed housing market has many home sellers acting as their own real estate agent to try and keep more money in their pockets.

With home prices falling 4.7% last year, according to CoreLogic, sellers are looking to side step the 5% to 6% commission real estate agents typically take from sales.

But selling a home yourself isn’t as easy as posting a for sale sign on your front lawn. From setting the right price to attracting buyers, there’s a lot you need to know if you want to successfully sell your home.

“Selling a home without the help of a real estate professional is no easy task, and it isn’t the right decision for everyone,” says Jill Simmons of Zillow, a real estate website. “Most sellers hire agents especially for their expertise in setting a competitive price and for their negotiation experience.”

Setting the Right Price

How you price your home could be the difference between selling it in a couple of months or it languishing on the market for several months to a year.  “Price is the most important decision you can make in the entire process,” says Matt Brown, director of business at ForSaleByOwner.com. “We recommend that home sellers get a full blown appraisal.”

A full appraisal typically costs $300 to $500, but according to Brown, the process will provide an unbiased opinion of how much the home is worth on the open market.  Brown says to build some negotiating room into your asking price because buyers like to perceive they are a getting deal.

But don’t price it too aggressively; you risk turning off potential buyers by setting the price too high. “You want to price your home to sell and avoid pricing high thinking you can come down on price later,” says Simmons. “This is especially true in today’s market where there is a lot of housing inventory and not a lot of buyer demand.”

If you don’t want to pay for an appraisal, Simmons says to use online tools and real estate websites to learn the selling prices of comparable homes in your neighborhood. You can also visit local open houses to see how your house compares.

Take emotion out of the equation when determining a selling price. Realistically look at your house and how it will sell against others on the market in your vicinity.

Make a Listing

One a price has been determine, it’s time to list the home. Experts say it can to pay for an ad in the local paper, but warns buyers are increasingly using the Internet to do their initial search. According to Brown, 93% of home buyers start their home search online. For around $80 a month you can list your home on ForSaleByOwner.com. The website offers other packages that give you access to other real estate websites as well. You can list your home for free on Zillow, Yahoo! Real Estate and Craigslist .  

No matter what online marketplace you use to list the home, the post should include detailed information about the property along with numerous images of the inside and outside of the home. Brown suggests including any extra details like marble counter tops or recessed lighting.

Post high-quality photos that show your home in the best light possible.  “Take photos of everything people care about – the kitchen, the bathrooms, the closets and the yard. The more photos the better,” says Simmons. Before you embark on your photo shoot make sure to de-clutter your home and get rid of any knick knacks or family photos. Make it as easy as possible for buyers to envision their belongings in your house.

Showing the House

On top of having a good home profile, you need to be flexible and available to show the house at a moment’s notice. Keep the house is clean and the lawn well maintained at all times. “Start to detach from the house emotionally,” says Brown. “Think of this as a business transaction and start thinking of your next house.”

Once you get an offer, experts say it pays to have an attorney by your side during the process. Rules and regulations of the home-selling process vary by state—and some require an attorney. There are websites that allow you to download contracts and attorney referral services.

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LIVERMORE, CA--(Marketwire -02/15/12)- Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today congratulated Epicor customers Big Ass Fans, Card-Monroe Corporation, Chirch Global Manufacturing LLC, Drallim Industries and HARBEC Inc. on their being named winners of the 2012 Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Awards.

The Manufacturing Leadership Summit and Awards program is presented by Manufacturing Executive, the global community for manufacturing leadership. Now in their eighth year, the Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards honor manufacturing companies and individual manufacturing leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing and have demonstrated achievement across a wide variety of domains including sustainability, operational excellence, workforce development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry advocacy.

Chatanooga, Tenn.-based Card-Monroe Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of custom-built tufting equipment and Epicor ERP customer, was named a winner in the Innovative Enterprise category. The company was lauded for its accelerated product and process innovation through collaboration with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders; the implementation of standard, measurable processes; the deployment of advanced technologies; and positive impacts on operating results and process efficiencies.

McHenry, Ill.-based Chirch Global Manufacturing LLC was named a winner in the Global Value Chain Award category for forging a new collaborative manufacturing business model. The Chirch Global Manufacturing Network is comprised of business owners of small to medium size manufacturing companies that collectively bring added-value to customers in the increasingly competitive and complex global manufacturing playing field. This marks the second consecutive year Chirch Global has been named to the ML100 list. The company has leveraged its investment in the Epicor Express Manufacturing Edition on demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to innovate and evolve manufacturing to keep the dream of "Made in America" alive.

Drallim Industries, based in St. Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex, England, was named a winner in the Information Leadership Award category for its use of the Epicor ERP solution to support competitive and business advantage via enterprise process improvements that deliver actionable, real-time visibility into critical business operations.

HARBEC Inc., a contract injection molder and precision manufacturer located in upstate New York, was named a winner in the Sustainability Awards category, for its adoption of the Epicor Carbon Connect carbon accounting solution to support its goals of being carbon neutral by 2013, and pursuit of certification to the newly released ISO 50001 energy management systems standard, which requires systematic documentation of carbon emissions using solutions such as Epicor Carbon Connect.

Also honored as an Manufacturing Entrepreneur Award winner was Carey Smith, president and chief executive officer of Epicor customer Lexington, Ky.-based Big Ass Fans.

"On behalf of all of us here at Epicor, we congratulate all our Epicor customers who have been recognized for their exceptional industry leadership, vision, and execution," said John Hiraoka, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Epicor. "We're pleased to provide the technology that runs and drives today's innovative companies that are defining the future of global manufacturing."

About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. With nearly 40 years of experience serving midmarket organizations and divisions of Global 1000 companies, Epicor has more than 20,000 customers in over 150 countries. Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP), point of sale (POS), supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM) enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. With a history of innovation, industry expertise and passion for excellence, Epicor inspires customers to build lasting competitive advantage. Epicor provides the single point of accountability that local, regional and global businesses demand. The Company's headquarters are located in California, with offices and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.epicor.com.

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