Recent Headlines
National Study Suggests 16% of Workers Favor Unionization
Questar recently conducted a national survey of over 1,000 employees that explored opinions about unions and the factors that influence those opinions. The sample was taken from individuals in sectors where interest in unionization is higher. The percent of individuals in favor of unionization varied by industry, ranging from 13% in manufacturing to 27% in transportation. - March 29, 2009 - Questar Data Systems, Inc.
North Carolina Climbing Guides Launch Alpine Climbing Classes
Ascent Adventure Consultants, Apex North Carolina based professional rock climbing and mountaineering guides, have launched a course that gives aspiring climbers the opportunity to realize their dreams of standing on top of a snow capped peak in a remote setting, and to develop their climbing and mountaineering skills. - March 28, 2009 - Ascent Adventure Consultants LLC
ActionCOACH of Connecticut Announces Business Excellence Award Winners
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, has named three Connecticut companies winners of its Business Excellence Award for the first quarter of 2009. —Growing Solutions, a full service landscaping service based in Ridgefield, won for... - March 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Sunera LLC Unveils the "Sunera Cost Advantage" Model to Demonstrate How Companies Can Cut Internal Audit Department Costs in Half
Cutting expenses and trimming budgets has become the focus of many corporate Chief Financial Officers and Internal Audit departments are in the crosshairs. Following a reduction in the scope of Sarbanes-Oxley testing, executives are looking to accomplish more with less resources and costs. - March 28, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery
The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center
National Green Hospitality Experts to Speak at Upcoming Global Summit
Executive chairperson Clare Misquitta and event organizers confirmed that Scott Parisi, president of EcoGreenHotel and John Grillo, president of National Energy Services Co., will co-deliver a keynote address at the summit, which is being convened April 15 – 17 at the Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Macungie, PA. - March 27, 2009 - EcoGreenHotel
Ensemble Financial Initiates “Advisor Think Tank”
Ensemble Financial Services, a leading independent broker dealer and the leading outsourcing company for independent financial advisors, today announced the successful first meeting of its new Strategic Advisory Board, to identify issues in practice management for independent financial advisors. - March 26, 2009 - Ensemble Financial Services
Seth Kahan Receives Board Approval in Change Leadership
The Society for Advancement of Consulting® (SAC) has approved Seth Kahan to achieve the rare SAC® Board Approved designation in the area of Change Leadership. This means Seth Kahan is a recognized thought leader and exemplar in the area of Change Leadership. - March 26, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Over 100 Prospective Franchisees Preview ActionCOACH Opportunity in London
More than 100 prospective franchisees see first-hand the ActionCOACH opportunity at the company’s UK/European conference in London. - March 26, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Lööve Launches Its New Online Order Management System Developed by Real India AB
Sweden's top trailer manufacturer Lööve , introduce their new online order management system developed by Real India AB. - March 26, 2009 - Real India AB
ActionCOACH Conducts Program on Business Growth
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is holding its next ProfitCLUB meeting Monday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 .p.m. at the ActionCOACH offices, 1175 Post Road East, Westport. There is no charge to attend for the first time, but reservations must be made by calling 203 210.7003 or emailing officeops@optonline.net. - March 26, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
High-Potential Tip: Wow the Boss
A solid work history is more likely to put candidates on the high-potential advancement track if they impress their superiors as well, according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that when it comes to identifying “hi-po” candidates, 86% of... - March 25, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Linda Bigler Won the 2009 Coaches’ Choice “NetworkCOACH” Award for North America
ActionCOACH from California won honors at the North American conference – a gathering of the best Business Coaches in the United States, Mexico and Canada. - March 25, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Quantix Wins 'Oracle Technology Partner of the Year' Award
Quantix, one of the UK’s leading Database & Applications support service providers, has picked up the top prize of ‘Oracle Technology Partner of the Year’ at the annual Oracle Partner awards. The ceremony was held on the 12th March at the Landmark Hotel in London and showcases... - March 25, 2009 - Quantix UK
Steelhenge Consulting Ltd Launches Food Incident Management Programme for the Food Standards Agency with Food Incident Response Workshop
Steelhenge, the UK's leading crisis management and business continuity consultancy, has carried out a food incident response workshop in south west England, launching a three year food incident management programme for the Food Standards Agency. - March 25, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
ActionCOACH of Central Pennsylvania Honored as “Firm of the Year”
ActionCOACH of Central Pennsylvania recognized as the ActionCOACH “Firm of the Year” at the 2009 Americas Regional Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada. - March 25, 2009 - ActionCOACH
How do You Get the Highest Valuation When You Sell or Retire from Your Business? This Exit Strategy Seminar Conducted by Fairfield Capital and Merrill Lynch Can Help You.
Fairfield Capital M & A advisors will join forces with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors to help business owners in the CT & NY area learn how to start planning for their business exit. Business Owners can Exit through Acquisitions, Mergers, Business Sales, or passing down to the next generation. Business owners that do not develop a business exit strategy risk losing significant value when the time comes according to a new study. - March 24, 2009 - Fairfield County Capital, LLC
Rich Allen Won the Coaches Choice “BrandCOACH” of the Year Award
ActionCOACH from Texas bagged honors for promoting the ActionCOACH brand in the region. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Nell Op De Beeck Found Her Calling in ActionCOACH
Change has been a cornerstone of Nell’s life and she is satisfied with her latest decision to join ActionCOACH. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Desirous of a New Challenge and Financial Opportunity, Karie Kaufmann Joined ActionCOACH
Karie Kaufmann has joined the ActionCOACH business coaching firm headed by Brian Newport in San Diego County. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Crystal Shanks Will Help Business Owners in the Bay Area Improve Their Bottom Lines and Quality of Life
With a desire for business ownership, Crystal Shanks joined ActionCOACH in California. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
A Desire for Entrepreneurship and a Balanced Life Led Roger Hawk to Join ActionCOACH
Roger hawk has joined ActionCOACH in Idaho. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Earl Kemper Won Top Honors with Coveted “Coach of the Year” Award
Earl Kemper was awarded with the “Coach of the Year” – the highest award for a coach at the 2009 Americas conference held in Las Vegas. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Paul Christie Wins the 2009 Coaches’ Choice Marketing Award at ActionCOACH’s Regional Americas Conference
The conference culminated with its annual Awards Dinner to honor the “best of best” in the coaching community. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Ken Zelazny Won Double Honors at the 2009 North American Regional Conference
ActionCOACH from Canada bags the ActionMAN award as well as the Coaches’ Choice “TeamCOACH” award. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Greg Kopchuk Awarded “Master Licensee of the Year”
Kopchuk receives coveted award at the 2009 North American Conference recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Jamie Cunningham Won the Coaches’ Choice SeminarCOACH Award at the 2009 Americas Regional Conference
ActionCOACH seminars are a great business building tool for businesses worldwide. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Thom Finn Won Double Honors at ActionCOACH’s 2009 Americas Regional Conference
Thom Finn woos his clients and receives the “Best Client Results” and the “Longest Client Retention” awards at the 2009 Americas Regional Conference. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Awarded Associate Coach of the Year Award at the 2009 Americas Regional Conference
John Lankford wins accolades for the second consecutive year. - March 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Steelhenge Consulting, Experts in Energy and Utilities Resilience, to Run Series of 'Planning for an Energy Emergency' Workshops with Gemserv
The energy emergency planning workshops, run by Steelhenge in partnership with Gemserv, are being held over March and April in Warwick and London. They will cover current gas and electricity emergency arrangements following the Government's recently published National Emergency Plan. - March 22, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Photizo Group Hosts First Annual Managed Print Services Conference - Xerox Serves as Platinum Sponsor
The Photizo Group, a leading research firm specializing in the analysis of the printing and imaging industry, will host the first annual Managed Print Services (MPS) Conference on April 26-28, in San Antonio, Texas. This one-of-a-kind conference will provide MPS professionals a forum to network and... - March 22, 2009 - The Photizo Group
Newly Released Powerful Communication Workbook Helps You Upgrade Your Subconscious Communication and Get the Results You Want
Non-verbal communication is up to 55% of a person’s effect when speaking face to face. A newly released workbook offers tools to improve body language from the inside – out by increasing confidence, clarity and by upgrading communication skills. - March 21, 2009 - Holographic Communication
International Leadership Event Coming to Area
Christian Life Assembly Hosting 2009 Maximum Impact Simulcast, Leadership that Inspires. - March 21, 2009 - ActionCOACH Pennsylvania
LTS Advisors LLC Encourages Small Business Owners to Receive Professional Business Plan Assistance in a Challenging Economic Environment
LTS Advisors has announced the creation of several services designed to give small business owners an advantage in a restrictive credit and lending market. - March 21, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
The National Association of Professional Organizers San Diego Chapter Gives Back to Local Community Library
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - San Diego chapter is pleased to announce a day of community outreach at the Mission Valley Library located at 2313 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108. NAPO - San Diego volunteers will be showcasing their organizing talents by working... - March 21, 2009 - NAPO San Diego
Texas Employers to Discuss COBRA Changes Under New Stimulus Law
Unemployed workers receive federal help with health insurance payments; employers scramble to meet communications deadline to all eligible workers - March 21, 2009 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Young Entrepreneur Society’s “the YES movie” Set for First Public Screening in Las Vegas – and Features ActionCOACH CEO Brad Sugars
The screening of the film in the Concord room of the Paris Hotel is free, open to the general public . - March 21, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Artech President to Deliver 2009 Female Entrepreneur Lecture at FDU’s Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies
Ranjini Poddar, president of Artech Information Systems L.L.C., will deliver the 2009 Female Entrepreneur Lecture at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies on Friday, March 27, 2009. In her lecture, entitled "Entrepreneurial Growth in a Challenging... - March 20, 2009 - Artech Information Systems LLC
E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. Selected to Coordinate Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Summer Program for Southwest Florida
Sue Huff, owner of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc., a marketing and management consulting firm located in Naples, Florida, has been selected as the coordinator for the FastTrac™ Growth Venture summer program. Huff founded her consulting firm in 1996, after gaining extensive business... - March 20, 2009 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Business Globalization Research Firm Common Sense Advisory Announces Expansion to Nordic Countries and Baltic States
Translation and Localization Industry Executive, Anne-Marie Colliander Lind, Joins Firm as Director, Nordic Markets. - March 20, 2009 - Common Sense Advisory
Mary Cantando Announces Fourth Book
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners and author of The Woman’s Advantage, recently signed a contract with Jossey-Bass for her fourth book, Leading with Care. Cantando is writing the book in collaboration with the international relief organization, CARE. - March 20, 2009 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Transaction Management Consultant’s Michelle Spalding Featured in Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine
Michelle Spalding, of Transaction Management Consultants -- Nationally renowned real estate closing expert and speaker, is has recently been featured as an expert in Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine. A complete copy of the article is available at www.OnlineTMC.com/in_the_news. - March 19, 2009 - Transaction Management Consultants
The Brooks Group Featured in March 2009 Edition of Selling Power Magazine
Brooks Group COO, Kevin Reinert provides valuable insight on hiring and retaining effective sales reps in the Manager’s Forum section of this month’s Selling Power magazine. Selling Power is one of the industry’s premier multimedia authorities on the topics of sales and sales... - March 19, 2009 - The Brooks Group
ACTIONCoach Offers New Sales Growth Workshop
Here’s how to increase sales in this challenging economy. ActionCOACH of Connecticut is conducting Sales Made Simple!, a four-hour workshop on selling strategies and techniques that are especially effective in our current difficult business climate. The program will be held Wednesday, March... - March 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
The Brooks Group Earns Recognition as Finalist in 3rd Annual Stevie Awards®
Sales and Sales Management Training firm, The Brooks Group, receives coveted nod for Sales Process of the Year. - March 19, 2009 - The Brooks Group
Doeren Mayhew Gives Back with Child ID Kits
Doeren Mayhew, a Troy-based certified public accounting and management consulting firm, announced today that it has launched a new Website where visitors can sign up to receive free child ID kits (http://www.freechildidkits.net/). Doeren Mayhew has found a creative approach to helping its local... - March 19, 2009 - Doeren Mayhew
Spring Training for Your Business
Now is the perfect time to train (and clean) for the long-term health of your business. - March 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH
A New Season Begins for Your Business
How to adopt baseball’s “love of numbers” to take your business to new heights. - March 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Ascent Adventure Consultants: Building Into the Stability and Success of Raleigh NC Businesses
Ascent Adventure Consultants, Apex North Carolina based corporate team building experts and professional rock climbing guides, have created two unique team building programs that are designed to build confidence, stability, loyalty, unity, success, and ultimately profitability into the businesses in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area. - March 18, 2009 - Ascent Adventure Consultants LLC
How the Lessons of “March Madness” Can Positively Impact Your Business
Fundamentals and a performance-based culture can prove successful in building a winning company. - March 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH