http:// 2013-05-07T03:49:09Z 2013-05-07T03:49:09Z rimtech-software-rebrands-to-foresiight-following-mcommerce-development

Brisbane, Australia, 7 May 2013 – Rimtech Software, a leading provider of retail software, today announced it has rebranded to ‘Foresiight’ to better reflect its broader offering and strategic direction, as a result of its move into the development of ground-breaking mCommerce technology, Sniip. “Foresiight is a software development company focused on the needs of Australia’s ever-changing retail sector,” said Manny Gill, CEO, Foresiight. “We have always been focused on developing state-of-the-art solutions that truly improve business process management, and aim to create a unique customer experience, utilising all of the advances in technology as they become available. “Our evolution as a business over more than 20 years has culminated in our development of the Sniip technology, as our traditional bricks and mortar retail clients are now embracing an omni-channel strategy. “Sniip is the first true ‘clicks and mortar’ experience – where traditional mediums meet the online world, creating ‘reach’ both in-store and out-of-store.” The most recent advancement in technology complements Foresiight’s existing retail-specific software, and follows the consumer trend that 90 percent of mobile phone users are forecast to own a smartphone as their primary device by 2015. “We have recognised the need to meet the rapidly growing consumer appetite for using mobile devices to do almost everything – from basic web browsing and social media to retail shopping and paying bills,” said Mr Gill. “We have developed this technology so that retailers can now engage their customers anywhere, anytime through their mobile device.” Development of the Sniip mobile application is in its final stages and is on schedule to be launched in August. “Foresiight, along with the names of its core product line, is spelled with two ‘i’s. This is not a mistake – the ‘i’s represent the theme that runs through our entire business – information innovation. We are not just committed to the pursuit of developing robust, fit-for-purpose business software, but to the innovation needed to make the application of information technology truly relevant and adaptive to the modern world,” explained Mr Gill. Foresiight has three separate parts to its business – mCommerce, general retail solutions and business software for pharmacy. Head Office Relocation in Brisbane The new Forsiight office is now located at: 31 Navigator Place, Hendra QLD 4011 Ph: 1800 061 670

2013-01-17T03:57:25Z now-available-new-pro-val-wipes-general-purpose-and-heavy-duty

New Pro-Val heavy duty and general purpose cleaning wipes are now available. With their high absorbency and durability we are sure you will not be disappointed.  The wipes are made up of 70% viscose and 30% PET and both wipes have HACCP Australia Food Safety Certification. The wipes can be used in the food processing and preparation areas, pharmaceutical and medical, surface preparation, hospitality industries and general cleaning applications.Features of the heavy duty wipe include: ·         * Heavy duty cross lapped mesh wipes ·         * 60gsm ·         * Size 30cm x 45cm ·         * Available in 2 colours – blue and green ·         * Packaged in perforated rolls of 100 wipes Features of the general purpose wipe include: ·         * General purpose cross lapped mesh wipes ·         * 45gsm ·         * 60cm x 30cm ·         * Available in 4 colours – blue, green, red and yellow ·         * Packaged in packs of 20 wipes To receive a free sample of the new wipes visit our website www.pro-val.com.au or email sales@rcr.com.au . Alternatively you can call us on 03 9558 2020.Like us on facebook, Pro-Val Safety Products to receive exclusive offers and news updates.

2013-01-07T04:35:08Z how-do-laughing-kissing-and-closing-a-sale-differ

While watching the film “She’s the Man” one line stood out to me. Viola, dressed as a man, is coaching Duke on how to get a woman to like him. She says “If you can get a girl to laugh she will fall in love with you...?”Laughing breaks down barriersThis made me think ... what is it about laughing which changes a persons mind? And how relevant is this to influence in other life activities?Laughter is one of the few activities which can change the chemistry of the whole body. A hearty well developed laugh provides input into three areas of the body; Energy Laughter is the simplest and best way to quickly recharge energy reserves. (You can read more about the energy in the article ‘What can you do when you hit the wall and nothing seems to be working’) Chemical When you laugh, you generate a wealth of healing biochemical compounds. Deepak Chopra says “...your body can produce any drug you can buy from your chemist or drug store...” and one short burst of laughter can produce the life saving chemicals which drug companies sell for thousands of dollars. When you laugh your cortisol and catecholamine levels reduce and the left and right side of your brain come back into electrical balance. Physical Laughter helps circulate lymph fluid and helps your organs by removing waste products, increasing your body’s ability to fight infection. Laughter also increases oxygen supply allowing your body to generate more energy. Higher levels of oxygen produce a natural ‘high’. Laughter, especially outrageous laughter, can give your body a real workout. What about kissing and closing a sale? There are a few high stress activities in life. Two of the items right up there are making a decision to buy something (especially something expensive) and closing in on that first kiss with someone you really like. As it turns out laughter affects the brain and body in much the same way to reduce stress for these activities.One side of the brain is saying “You can do better than this”; or “Lets look at more options before we make a decision”.The other side of the brain is saying “I like the way the colour will look in the living room”, or “I wish he would just kiss me”.As the brain considers the statements each side of the brain produces a small electrical charge, one side (+) positive and the other (-) negative, not unlike a battle in the brain, creating stress.  By helping a person laugh this barrier is reduced by discharging the two sides.  Viola was right. If Duke could get the girl to laugh her barriers came down. Even if these barriers were raised by months of bad behaviour, a single session of laughter will bring all the barriers down.The same thing happens in a sale. If a salesperson or business owner can reduce the stress being experienced by the buyer using laughter all the barriers are gone. It is then just a matter of handling the real objections to getting a decision finalised. Today’s question and action Laughter is a serious matter. Here are some things you can do to help.Be prepared with a series of really funny stories. Like I say to my mother “Never let the facts get in the way of a good yarn”.  Practice them and use them appropriately – you will find people start to respond to you better as you develop your library of humorous stories.Join a laughter club. A simple Google search will bring up your local club. Even a few meetings can change your life.Examine the blockages for some of your sales. You may be surprised to see there is a minor point creating tension or stress.  Make it into a point of laughter, with the joke being on yourself, and the watch the process move ahead.The more you allow fun into your life you will be surprised at how more people will listen and be influenced by you. Have a great week! Exceptional Sales Performance P.S. More inspiration on our BLOG here. Reprint permissionPermission is granted to reprint this article with the condition it is republished unedited and in full with full attribution to the author and the authors bio. Please provide a link to the reprint to the following email; greg.ferrett@exceptionalsales.com.au

2013-01-07T04:26:14Z new-business-book-by-australian-author-launched-iternationally-selling-to-the-seven-emotional-buying-styles

New York, NY, January 7th, 2013 --(prwire.com.au)-- Sales people have learned hundreds of tricks to help people make a decision and close the sale, most of which today’s buyers have learned and are now immune to. The big problem sales people face is “How do you sell when buying is now such a logical process?”Recent breakthrough scientific studies have revealed, when it comes to the point of making a decision, logic plays only a small role and in most cases logic is used simply to justify an emotional decision.In Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles readers will discover how and why emotion is such an important part in decision making and the book reveals a much simpler way to close a sale. Learn how to drive emotion in a way buyers will not be aware of. Emotion, as it is a chemical reaction in the brain, once triggered can not be turned off. Buyers will sometimes wonder why they made a decision when they know the logical choice was something else.Ferrett says, “This is a very practical book designed to give you everyday tools to take advantage of this breakthrough in understanding of how people make decisions. You will meet and identify the seven emotional styles.”The seven emotional buying styles are: The Hustler, The Artist, The Normal, The Engineer, The Politician, The Double Checker, and The Mover.Every person from the CEO to receptionist makes decisions based on emotion. This book gives a simple tool to identify each style using outward signs such as clothing, language, stance and office decor. Learn techniques to drive emotion through the use of green and red emotional buttons.Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles provides a summary of the scientific evidence showing why the old idea of a person being a logical being, when faced with a decision, is wrong. Whether people are aware of it, emotion drives every decision. Emotional Intelligence is today’s buzz word driving the way people learn. In the same way emotion is also the way every buyer will make a decision, and each buyer will make a decision based on their emotional makeup. Every potential buyer will have a mixture of the seven emotional styles and understanding them is your key to future sales.Anyone looking to influence a decision or close a sale will find that this book gives them the strategies to work with each emotional style. It will give readers ideas for conversation starters, what to talk about and questions to ask of each emotional style so they will know what is really going on in their mind and, importantly, the chemistry in their brain driving emotion.Book Information:Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles: Make Every Sales Call Pay by Selling to Emotional NeedsAuthor: Greg FerrettPublisher: Exceptional Sales PerformanceISBN: 978-0987372901Published: OctoberPages: 106About The Author:Greg Ferrett was born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1954 and grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where his parents worked as Christian missionaries working mainly with North Korean refugees. Greg graduated from the University of Newcastle in 1986 and is a lifelong student of the sciences unlocking the complexities of human behavior. He works with people and businesses where influencing others' decisions and their behavior is critical to their success. He is CEO of Exceptional Sales Performance based in Melbourne, Australia and works throughout the Asia Pacific region. Greg Ferrett is married, has three children and two grandchildren, and lives in Melbourne, Australia.For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at:Greg FerrettE-mail: greg.ferrett@exceptionalsales.com.auAuthor's site: http://www.exceptionalsales.com.auSelling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles is available for purchase online through the author's website, from the publisher, Amazon.com, BN.com and other online retailers. Bookstores should contact Ingram for wholesale orders.

2012-11-27T03:23:04Z tabtimer-launches-new-vibralite-12-mini-in-australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 27 November 2012 – Today TabTimer Reminders™ launched the new VibraLITE 12 MINI range of vibrating watches making it the first company in Australia to offer the five new VibraLITE models. TabTimer™ supplies the largest range of VibraLITE vibrating watches and the largest selection of reminder devices available in Australia. Suggested for a variety of uses; from medicine reminders, nutrition, hydration, behaviour management, and sleep disorders, to toileting reminders and general time management, VibraLITE watches are suitable for all ages, from children to the elderly, and are perfect for those who have smaller wrist sizes. Set up is simple with easy-to-follow documentation supplied with the device.  The VibraLITE Mini has a standard watch function with the unique feature of up to 12 audible or vibrating alarms per day, plus a countdown timer and electro luminescent back light – all in a size suitable for wrists of all sizes.  The VibraLITE MINI is handy for multiple daily reminders, or general time management, and at only $89.95 RRP plus postage and handling, its arrival is just in time to make a great Christmas present. The vibrating alarm is especially suitable for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and for those who need a discreet reminder without alerting others. VibraLITE vibrating watches are suggested for use by children and adults living with; diabetes, epilepsy, narcolepsy, autism, disabilities, and behaviour management issues, through to toileting reminders, mental health issues, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and hearing impairment. VibraLITE watches are also used by shift workers, professional presenters, teachers, lecturers and students, for timing examinations and other purposes. The addition of the new VibraLITE 12 MINI brings TabTimer’s range of VibraLITE watches to a staggering 20 models and complements a total of around 60 other reminder devices currently available from TabTimer. Further details about TabTimer™ and their range of medication reminder devices designed to help keep people on-time can be found at www.TabTimer.com.au or call 1300 TAB TIMER (1300 822 846).  - ENDS –  

2012-11-13T05:42:25Z monday-motivational-minute

How do you maintain a positive attitude with business conditions at their lowest in three years (National Australia Bank business survey October 2012)? Australian author and business coach documents his journey to re-invigorating his business and life through a popular weekly BLOG Melbourne, Victoria – According to Greg Ferrett the key to helping people break out of a financial or emotional slump is to help them firstly see it might be possible and provide them with a simple tool to use each time they feel the same emotion coming on. This will allow them to maintain the new higher level of energy. Greg was finding it difficult to get going each day after a series of life and business challenges confronted him. In the process of re-engineering his life he decided it was important he share the many ideas he came across and used on his journey rebuilding his business and life. Monday Motivational Minute (www.mondaymotivationalminute.blogspot.com) is a BLOG focused on breaking through life’s barriers and providing a message of hope and inspiration and provides simple tools to embed this message of hope into everyone’s life and build a ‘can-do’ attitude. Topics include things like; ×         Are you valuable? (http://mondaymotivationalminute.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/are-you-valuable.html) ×         Can you or can’t you? (http://mondaymotivationalminute.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/can-you-or-cant-you-evidence-is-in-and.html) ×         Can you measure the results of a positive attitude? (http://mondaymotivationalminute.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/can-you-measure-results-of-positive.html), and ×         Can taking the road less travelled make a difference? (http://mondaymotivationalminute.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/can-taking-road-less-travelled-make.html) Each topic is explored in one minute and simple ideas suggested to help you discover ways to start your week in a positive way. Greg Ferrett says “In order to extend the message of hope and inspiration each article is available for syndication free of charge. With these articles I hope to help bring about a change of attitude” About the Author Greg Ferrett was born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1954 and grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where his parents worked as Christian missionaries working mainly with North Korean refugees. Greg graduated from the University of Newcastle in 1986 and is a lifelong student of the sciences unlocking the complexities of human behaviour. He works with people and businesses where influencing others' decisions and their behaviour is critical to their success. He is CEO of Exceptional Sales Performance based in Melbourne, Australia and works throughout the Asia Pacific region. Greg Ferrett is married, has three children and two grandchildren, and lives in Melbourne, Australia. For more information about Monday Motivational Minute, please visit www.exceptionalsales.com.au or contact Greg Ferrett directly on +613 9515 3322. ###

2012-10-25T06:28:28Z selling-to-the-seven-emotional-buying-styles-make-every-sales-call-pay-by-selling-to-emotional-needs-book-release

26 October 2012  - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Editors: For review copies or interview request, contact Greg Ferrett direct Tel: +613 9515 3322 Fax: +613 9038 4492 Email: greg.ferrett@gmail.com (When requesting a review copy, please provide email address for Kindle version or street address for hard copy) High resolution book image available on request Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles Make Every Sales Call Pay by Selling to Emotional Needs   Watching the soulless face of a sales prospect twitch into action, and then make a decision, triggered a research project by Greg Ferrett into emotional intelligence and how emotions impact on decision making. This book outlines the seven emotional genes in terms everyone can understand and provides a simple straight forward tool allowing you to apply the author’s learning in your everyday life to influence decisions. Melbourne, Victoria - When a decision is being made emotion runs high, even when a thorough and logical evaluation has been done.  After years of research Greg Ferrett discovered a simple way to map emotional genes and use this knowledge to influence decisions significantly. By using the simple tools in this book to push a person’s green button and avoid their red button everyone can do the same. Recent breakthrough scientific studies have revealed the powerful role emotion plays in decision making. While the science of decision making was initially established by Aaron Rosanoff and developed further by Humm-Wadsworth in the early 1900’s, it is only today we know why – and it the chemistry of the Limbic brain, when set in motion by pushing a person green and red buttons, which creates the environment for decision making. In Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles (published by Exceptional Sales Performance) you will discover how and why emotion is such an important part in decision making. The author reveals a much simpler way to influence a decision or close a sale. You will learn how to drive emotion in a way buyers will not be aware of. Emotion, as it is a chemical reaction in the brain, once triggered cannot be turned off which is why buyers will sometimes wonder why they made a decision when they know the logical choice was something else. You will meet and identify the seven emotional buying styles. ×         The Hustler ×         The Artist ×         The Normal ×         The Engineer ×         The Politician ×         The Double Checker ×         The Mover    “Selling is about emotion … linking your offering to your client’s heart. If you are in selling you need to know what your client is thinking and this will let you know” says Ferrett. “I have turned around clients in seconds using these techniques just by recognizing and addressing emotional needs”. This is one book every person wanting to influence the outcome of a decision will refer to time and again. Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles is available through Lightning Source, Ingram Publishing, from the publisher as well as directly from Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle version About the Author Greg Ferrett was born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1954 and grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where his parents worked as Christian missionaries working mainly with North Korean refugees. Greg graduated from the University of Newcastle in 1986 and is a lifelong student of the sciences unlocking the complexities of human behaviour. He works with people and businesses where influencing others' decisions and their behaviour is critical to their success. He is CEO of Exceptional Sales Performance based in Melbourne, Australia and works throughout the Asia Pacific region. Greg Ferrett is married, has three children and two grandchildren, and lives in Melbourne, Australia. For more information about Selling to the Seven Emotional Buying Styles, please visit www.exceptionalsales.com.au or contact Greg Ferrett directly on +613 9515 3322. ###

2012-10-17T07:36:37Z police-credit-releases-payanyone-mobile-email

Police Credit has released PayAnyone - Mobile Email a convenient and innovative new way to transact. This market-leading mobile payment technology enables Police Credit members to send payments to friends or businesses from their mobile device, simply by providing the recipient's mobile phone number or email address. Police Credit is the first credit union (mutual) to offer this mobile banking feature to its 93,000 members. Once a payment is sent, the recipient will receive an SMS or email from Police Credit containing instructions on how to collect their funds. It's a quick, secure and convenient payment option to split a cafe bill, pay money to friends, colleagues and contractors. PayAnyone - Mobile Email works with most mobile devices with an internet connection, including Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Phones. It’s also the only service which uses web based mobile banking functionality rather than requiring users to download and update software applications. PayAnyone - Mobile Email also allows the sender to cancel their payment at any time prior to funds collection. The PayAnyone - Mobile Email software was developed by Ultradata Australia, a leading provider of banking software to the mutual sector. Peter Kempster, CEO of Police Credit said: "With a member base that is highly mobile, we already have 30,000 members using mobile banking and we expect members to rapidly embrace this technology." Police Credit is a credit union serving Police, Health and Government sectors in Victoria. Police Credit is owned by its 93,000 members, and has assets exceeding $1.1 billion. For more information, visit www.policecredit.com.au/PayAnyone For Media enquiries contact Melanie HydeMarketing & Communications SpecialistPolice Credit 121 Cardigan StreetCarlton Victoria, 3053 

2012-08-22T05:07:00Z untitled-release-48

Around 740,000 Australian small businesses could between them save at least $45 million a year and reduce their carbon footprint if they simply replaced one laser printer with one business inkjet printer this year. “Laser printers have become anchors that are stopping small businesses from improving productivity and cutting costs,” said Mike Pleasants, Director of Marketing Communication for Epson Australia. “The facts are there for all to see: business inkjet printers have lower costs per printed page, use less electricity, are faster, have a lower purchase price for comparable printers, and have features like auto-duplexing that can help cut costs even more while improving productivity,” Mr Pleasants said. “Laser printing technology has been around for 30 years. We have now reached the tipping point where technology advances in business inkjet printers mean they easily outperform business lasers (in the same price range) on all key office productivity measures.” Mr Pleasants used the examples of an Epson WorkForce Pro 4530 (RRP $379), Epson WorkForce Pro 4540 (RRP $449) and the Epson WorkForce Pro 4590 (RRP $499) supporting PCL and Postscript for larger workgroups, compared with a well known colour laser multifunction printer (RRP $749). If one of the Epson printers replaced the colour laser in every small business then in the first year the total savings for Australian small businesses could exceed $45 million, based on independent assumptions about average use. The savings can come from: Electricity - a reduction of around 43 million KwH/ year (43,000 Mw) cutting power costs to business by more than $8.6 million. This saving is projected to increase to more than $12 million by 2014 given the expected ongoing increases in energy costs. (Calculations based on power consumption tests reported by Buyers Laboratory Ltd) Ink/toner - ink for the business inkjet printer would cost at least $35 million less than toner for the laser across all 739,312 small businesses in Australia. (Where average print volumes are higher than those used - in larger small businesses - then the cost savings would be greater.)(Calculated savings based on cost per page results reported by Choice magazine July/August 2012) Paper - if 25% of the 1,848,280 reams of A4 office paper were printed double sided using the included auto-duplexer on the Epson printers, then 221,794 reams of paper (553 tonne) would be saved at a cost saving of $1,219,865. The colour laser does not have an included auto-duplex print feature. (Calculations based on print volumes used by Choice in the cost per page tests.) ENDS About Epson Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com/ About Epson Australia Epson offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader worldwide in sales of data projectors [DTC Consulting Limited figures]. Epson's products meet consumer and business customer needs for superior quality colour image reproduction (printers), projection (projectors) and capture (scanners) devices with high-level functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson Australia, founded in 1983 is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan. www.epson.com.au

2012-08-07T23:54:00Z untitled-release-162

Epson, the global leader in serial impact printing technology, has released the Epson LQ-690, a new 24-pin flatbed model in its range of workhorse impact printers and successor to the long-running LQ-680. This flexible and compact printer can easily handle cut sheets, continuous paper, labels, envelopes and cards for tasks such as multi-page form invoices and orders, inventory and receipts, schedules and itineraries, payslips and employee records. It has an impressive print speed of 529 cps, a high ribbon yield of 10 million characters, and has a built-in Print Speed Enhancer to increase the speed of bit image printing making it an ideal printer for demanding work environments such as warehousing and logistics, building sites, airport and travel agencies, real estate and property management, and retail. Backed by Epson’s high quality, reliability and service support the LQ-690 is more dependable than ever with a mean time between failure of 20,000 power on hours – 100% higher than the LQ-680. Having invented serial impact printing technology 48 years ago for the Tokyo Olympics, Epson has continually developed and refined its impact printers making them more cost and power efficient and has a worldwide reputation as the leading SIDM printer company. Now Epson’s range of impact printers offers the ideal multipart forms printing solution for any type of business or application. With remarkably low failure rates and incredible high-yield ribbons, these workhorses provide exceptional performance at an affordable cost per page. In Australia Epson’s impact printers are backed by a comprehensive warranty plus an extensive nationwide network of authorized service centres. Key features of the Epson LQ-690 • Durable, 24 pin, 106 column, medium duty flatbed dot matrix printer • Prints up to 529 cps (12 cpi) on High Speed Draft • Print Speed Enhancer: Fast printing of bit image data in a Windows environment • High reliability with mean time between failure of 20,000 hours • High ribbon yield of 10 million characters • Large memory buffer of 128 Kbytes • Low power consumption • Multi-page capability of one original + 6 copies • Compact design The LQ-690 is available through Epson Volume Distributors, Epson Volume Direct Dealers and Epson Direct Retailers at an RRP of $899. ENDS To obtain an Epson product for media review please contact Bob Pritchard at CommunEcom Strategic Communications on 02 9949 9788 or 0413825552 or by email at Bob.Pritchard@communecom.com.au. About Epson Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com/ About Epson Australia Epson offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader worldwide in sales of data projectors [DTC Consulting Limited figures]. Epson's products meet consumer and business customer needs for superior quality colour image reproduction (printers), projection (projectors) and capture (scanners) devices with high-level functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson Australia, founded in 1983 is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.

2012-07-18T00:26:00Z untitled-release-136

NarElastin™ promises skincare results and has the science to back it upNarElastin™ delivers skincare results and has the science to back it upDid you ever hear about the truck driver with one side of his face aged beyond his time? For 28 years, the US-born trucker received much more sunlight on one side of his face, and the result is truly shocking.Now, try this - pinch the back of your hand and see how long it takes for the skin to return to its place.Your skin snaps back into place thanks to the dermal elastin structure of your skin. In the case of the truck driver, one side of his face had lost most of that elastin dermal structure because of an increased exposure to UV rays and therefore the skin could no longer return to the youthful position it once was.The sad reality that none of us can escape is that everyone over 25 will gradually suffer a yearly loss of that dermal elastic fiber, which is the main cause in the appearance of age lines and wrinkles.Which is why we have created NarElastin™.More specifically, the Narhex Australia researchers have created a soluble elastin extract which counters the breakdown of the elastin dermal structure, and therefore reduces the effects of ageing and climatic daily exposure.No more hope in a jar“No one wants to pay for hope in a jar, yet this is exactly what many people do every day,” says Narhex CEO John Majewski “You rightly want and expect results, yet most products - regardless if they are French, Japanese or American - are still marketing exaggerated claims of what turns out to be only hope in a jar.”Narhex Australia has conducted plenty of research to prove that NarElastin™ truly makes a difference to the skin, including a clinical trial (PDF) which proved a 75% reduction of fine lines and wrinkles in only 28 days. In fact, we’re the only anti-ageing solution in the world to have passed crossover double-blind clinical trials in three countries!“You can easily separate fact from claims of puffery. You are truly on safe ground because almost no cosmetic manufacturers have subjected products to double-blind clinical studies to support product claims as Narhex Australia has,” says Majewski. “For this reason, hundreds of thousands of Australians have purchased Narhex skin treatments over the years and none have requested a refund through lack of dissatisfaction in Narhex skin treatment performance.”We’re not promising ridiculous changes that aren’t possible, we are simply saying we have discovered a unique solution with realistic results, with the science to back it up.We offer a range of products across our Narhex Cross-Linked 10/1 eye and facial skin treatments, which puts the NarElastin™ extract in varying strengths into each of the affordable products. These include high-strength facial serums, eye creams and NarAHA moisturisers.And we truly are affordable, with prices starting at only $65 AUD - and we are confident you’ll see a more noticeable difference in that first 28 days than you’ll get with any other product out there.“Why pay more to the international brand seller, marketing ‘hope in a jar’, when you can pay far less for proven results in the reduction of age lines and wrinkles in less than a month? And if you don’t notice a difference, you get your money back,” states Majewski. You can head over to the Narhex Australia product pages to take a look at the options, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest developments.Contact usDid you want to try out a NarElastin™ product for a review or feature? Or you’d just like to discuss the creation and discovery of NarElastin™? We’d love to hear from you, so get in touch with Narhex CEO John Majewski at johnm@narhexmax.com.au or phone 02 9979 9666. Gallery of images: http://imgur.com/a/uGPhA More background information The Narhex researchers discovered NarElastin™ whilst trying to discover a solution to treat the lung-disease emphysema. The elasticity for our lungs when breathing in and out is the same elastin fiber that gives that bounce back to your skin when you stretch it.We have also recorded a video with respected connective tissue professor Ted Cleary, who talks through the process of ageing. Recorded in the nineties, it explains the conclusion of the NarElastin™ double-blind clinical trial, which confirmed the 75% reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The video is on YouTube here.A final bit of adviceNarhex Australia CEO John Majewski wanted to offer one final bit of advice for anyone who plans to buy a skincare product in the future - “the puffery claims test”.“Next time you head out shopping for a skin cream, perform the very simple ‘puffery claims test’ before you buy,” Majewski explains.“Ask the seller how the product you are considering buying can support its product claims. The key question for you to ask is ‘did the company conduct double-blind clinical studies to support and proveits product’s performance claims?’. I guarantee you will receive blank looks, unkempt promises to get back to you with an answer or some other mumblings.”“If you receive a ‘puffery’ reply, without facts, you will know who is selling hope and who is selling something worthy of your skin,” Majewski concludes.

2012-07-04T01:47:35Z fda-meeting-on-brc-s-depression-treatment-test

3 July 2012 FDA meeting on BRC’s Depression Treatment Test BRC met with the FDA (June 28) to discuss our Pre-IDE submission in regards to the company’s test to predict optimized treatment for Depression based on our international iSPOT study. This was a positive meeting which addressed the issues previously raised by the FDA. Significantly, the FDA considered a de novo pathway as a possible pathway for our submission. The implication of this being typically less complexity and shorter approval times as compared to a PMA submission. As such, we continue to believe we are on track to develop and obtain FDA marketing clearance in the United States for a personalized predictive test in Depression. Our next steps include filing a Pre-IDE supplement to clarify the pivotal validation study (expected within the next two months), this laying the ground for us to begin working on our final submission. About iSPOT The International Study to Predict Optimized Treatment (‘iSPOT’) is a Landmark Personalized Medicine study that is identifying objective tests to predict treatment response. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the US and is one of its most costly illnesses (15m affected, 85m clinical visits, $83bn cost and 212 million antidepressant prescriptions in the US per annum). Current medication selection relies on a trial and error approach. The iSPOT value proposition is to identify objective tests that predict treatment response and more efficiently match which antidepressant is best for a particular individual. iSPOT is a practical trial mirroring routine clinical practice and patients are randomized to Lexapro, Zoloft and Effexor XR (which represent around 40% of the antidepressants currently on sale in the US). It is being conducted at 20 sites globally and commenced in 2007. About Brain Resource Brain Resource (ASX code: BRC) translates new findings about the brain into ‘Brain products for everyday life’. With offices in San Francisco and Australia, and agents inEurope and Israel, the company is underpinned by an international consortium of scientists and clinicians that bring together all aspects about the brain that are usually assessed independently. For more information, follow Brain Resource on Twitter @MyBrainSolution or visit www.brainresource.com. Company contacts: Dr Evian Gordon, Dan Segal – investor@brainresource.com Press contacts: Jennifer Chan, Edelman San Francisco, 415 229 7650, jennifer.chan@edelman.com Julian Brophy, Perception Partners Sydney, 0408 276 749, julian@perceptionpartners.com.au

2012-07-02T04:09:38Z hair-restore-advanced-warns-of-potential-side-effects-of-chemical-hair-loss-treatments

Natural hair loss treatment, Hair Restore Advanced, is warning Australians about potential side effects of chemical treatments for balding. Common side effects of these treatments include: heart palpitations and irregular heart beat, very low blood pressure and dizziness, loss of concentration, loss of libido, erection problems and impotence, weight gain, stomach and intestinal problems, and urination problems. These side effects can be particularly damaging for teenagers dealing with premature hair loss, as their bodies are still growing and developing during puberty. “While in many cases side effects will dissipate after a few weeks, some can continue through the entire usage of the product and can even cause serious and long-lasting health problems,” says Hair Restore Advanced Pharmacist, Jenny Nguyen. Unlike most hair loss treatments, Hair Restore Advanced uses an all-natural formula and does not include any synthetic chemicals that may damage the body. Its active ingredients are tonic herbs, like Eclipta Prostrata, vitamins and minerals that nourish and repair hair. Natural hair loss treatments, because they contain no toxins or chemicals, cause no known side effects and are gentler on the scalp. Unlike chemical products, they are suitable for all scalp types and skin sensitivity levels. Hair Restore Advanced has been safely used by thousands of Australian men and women. “Overall, hair loss treatments containing only natural ingredients, such as Hair Restore Advanced, are safer, more effective, cheaper, and more user-friendly than their chemically- based counterparts,” says Jenny. Hair Restore Advanced is available online at www.hairrestoreadvanced.com.au or at pharmacies across Australia.

2012-05-21T01:55:19Z natural-treatment-for-hair-loss-helps-women-break-the-balding-taboo

An Australian hair loss treatment, Hair Restore Advanced, is helping women speak out about their hair problems, including balding, hair thinning and premature greying. Unlike most hair loss products, the breakthrough natural formula works for both men AND women – to help decrease hair loss, reduce thinning hair, revive premature greying hair and stimulate regrowth of lost hair. “Many hair loss products and treatments seem to focus on male pattern baldness, however the reality is that 50% of women will suffer from a form of hair loss,” says Hair Restore Advanced General Manager, Andrew Tran. “If you look at today’s population, that means over 5 million Australian women will experience hair loss and the psychological effects that often come with it, such as low self esteem, social isolation and feelings of low self worth.” While for most women, hair loss is a part of the ageing process and occurs in their 50s and 60s, sadly it can happen at any age and in some cases can even begin during the teenage years. “I am 29 and recently I started to lose excessive hair which worried me. One of my friends told about Hair Restore Advanced and how it had worked for her hair loss. She told me to try it and I did. After 1 month of use I have noticed that my hair has stopped falling out in clumps. I would really recommend this product to anyone out there who is experiencing the pain and embarrassment that I was going through,” says Tricia Ho from Victoria. Female hair loss is often due to genetics, but it can also be a result of high levels of stress, surgery or severe illness, dramatic weight loss or taking too much Vitamin A. “Female pattern baldness tends to present differently from male balding. Whereas men will show a receding hairline, women tend to maintain their hairline but lose hair from the top one third to half of the scalp. This can be seen as a part in the hair that is widening or when more scalp is visible when you tie your hair back,” says Andrew Tran. Using only natural ingredients, Hair Restore Advanced is a safe and chemical-free hair loss solution for both women and men, combining vitamins and minerals that help nourish the hair with potent tonic herbs that help stimulate the hair regrowth process.

2012-05-14T00:06:31Z rcr-international-launches-new-website

RCR International is proud to launch our new online store for the Pro-Val range of safety products!To celebrate the launch we are offering all customers15% off all orders placed in the first week. Valid: Monday 14th May - Sunday 20th May 212www.rcr.com.auWith a new, clean and fresh design we are also offering a number of improvements to enhance your experience with us:* Free delivery on all orders over $500* PayPal payments are now accepted for all online orders* New 1300 number so you dont pay any STD charges when you call us - 1300 727 535* Embedded PDF catalogue so you can view our full catalogue without having to download the whole file to your computer* New and improved glove chemical resistance table* Social media tools to allow you to easily share products and resources with your Facebook friends and Twitter followers* 'Save for later'option so you can easily find products you were interested in at a later date, or easily reorder products you use regularlyUnfortunately for existing customers, we haven't been able to transfer your account information across to the new website, so you will need to create a new account. If you need any information on your previous orders, please contact our friendly Customer Service team.