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Customer Service and Politics - New Podcast on The MESH Network
With the election in full swing, the latest “Stepping Up Service” podcast focuses on “The Politics of Customer Service.” Hosts Ed Gagnon, President of Charlotte-based Customer Service Solutions, Inc. (www.cssamerica.com) and MESH Executive Producer Alan Jackson, also with The Jackson Group (www.thejacksongroup.com) address the lessons learned of corporate politics, and how these internal clashes impact the customer, the culture, and the ultimate success of a company. - September 19, 2012 - Customer Service Solutions, Inc.
Technology Associates Hosts Webinar on Internet Risks to Businesses Oct. 3
Local Technology Solutions and Support Firm to Host Webinar Reviewing “How The Internet Is Ruining Your Business - And How You Can Take It Back” - September 19, 2012 - Technology Associates
Hill, Chesson and Woody Partner to Present How Business Leaders Can Better Analyze Healthcare Plans
Skip Woody of HCW to Speak on Sept. 27 on Understanding Your Healthcare Plan - September 19, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
The 2% Factor Inc. President, Ted Mouradian, to Hold Free Webinar for Managers on How to Prevent & Eliminate Workplace Conflict
President of The 2% Factor Inc., Ted Mouradian, will be holding a rare complimentary webinar for Managers and HR Professionals to discuss "The 2% Factor" conflict prevent and minimization process and equip attendees with simple, easy-to-apply tools that are guaranteed to reduce the amount of time and energy needed to effectively deal with all the employee “stuff” that lands on their desk each day. - September 18, 2012 - The 2 Percent Factor Inc.
ZSL Brings Mobility and Cloud Enablement to the Enterprise with IBM WorkLight Technologies, IBM Smart Cloud Enterprise and IBM WebSphere Cast Iron
ZSL, an IBM Premier Partner headquartered in Edison, NJ, announced new cloud and mobility solutions for enterprises using IBM Worklight technologies, IBM Smart Cloud Enterprise (SCE) and IBM WebSphere Cast Iron. - September 17, 2012 - ZSL Inc
With New Academic Year, College Food Service Operators Face Challenges of Rising Expectations and Rising Costs
With the opening of the 2012-13 academic year, college food service operators face the twin, and conflicting, challenges of rising expectations and rising costs, says Tom Mac Dermott, President of Clarion Group, a college food and hospitality consulting firm. “Students today have become more... - September 16, 2012 - Clarion Group
ZSL Earns Spot on 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
ZSL, today announced that it made this year’s InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology. ZSL is proud to break onto the list for the 3rd consecutive year. The annual list was revealed last night at a gala awards ceremony at the... - September 15, 2012 - ZSL Inc
Executive Coaching with Adalta Development
Demand for executive coaching with Adalta Development is still strong Executive coaching with Adalta Development is not the most popular run by the company. However, this is not because it is not a good quality course. It is simply because there are far fewer executives than managers, so there are... - September 13, 2012 - AdAlta Development
New Business, LaBorde Administrative Consulting, Offers Customized Solutions for Administrative Responsibilities, Enabling Professionals to Focus on Daily Operations
On August 1, 2012, Lynell LaBorde launched LaBorde Administrative Consulting. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas, this venture aims to streamline the administrative workloads of professionals and entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses without expending energy on the tedious minutiae of maintaining an efficient office - September 13, 2012 - LaBorde Administrative Consulting
BDA Advises Tata Motors European Technical Centre on Transaction with Electrovaya Inc
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) has announced that it has acquired 71.6% of the shares of Miljøbil Grenland AS (MBG), bringing Electrovaya’s shareholding to 78.1% of MBG. MBG is based in Porsgrunn, Norway. BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the seller, TATA Motors European... - September 12, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Information Security Firm Warns of First Irish-Language Computer Virus
commissum, an information security company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, warns of the implications of the recently-discovered Irish-language computer virus. - September 12, 2012 - commissum
BDA Advises the Crossbow Group on Divestment of D&H Manufacturing to Celestica Inc.
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client, The Crossbow Group ("Crossbow"), a California-based private equity firm has divested its portfolio company, D&H Manufacturing Company (“D&H”), to Celestica Inc., a global leader in... - September 11, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Become a Businessman with the Midas Touch- Business Alchemy: Turning Ideas Into Gold
Believing the future of economic growth rests in the hands of the innovators, Cobb, along with his co-author M.L. Johnson, wrote Business Alchemy to educate individuals wanting to create new business ventures and be their own boss. - September 11, 2012 - Targeted Tactics, LLC
Avasant is Shortlisted by NOA for Corporate Social Responsibility in Outsourcing
National Outsourcing Association Awards (NOAAs) has shortlisted Avasant as a nominee for its Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Specifically, Avasant is being recognized for its Impact Sourcing initiative with The Rockefeller Foundation. At the heart of “Impact Sourcing” is the goal... - September 09, 2012 - Avasant LLC
TZA Adds Industry Veteran to Labor Management Practice
John Roesler to lead implementation and optimization of labor management technology and services for TZA clients. - September 09, 2012 - TZA
MICEP Hosted Professor Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs as Guest Speaker
Mique International Conference and Event Planners (MICEP) hosted Professor Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs, Professor of Business Studies and International Hospitality Expert and Consultant, as Guest Speaker on “Globalization in the International Hospitality & Tourism Workplace,” held at the Megatrade Conference Center in Manila on August 10, 2012. - September 08, 2012 - Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs
DiCicco Gulman & Company Names Wulf Principal
Promotion Enhances the Firm’s Private Clients Group - September 08, 2012 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
BDA Advises on Five Cross-Border Deals in One Week
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) advises clients on five cross-border transactions signed or announced last week, involving companies from China, India, Japan and Korea, as well as Europe and the US. Transactions included: · Advised Larsen &Toubro (India) on the divestment... - September 07, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Human Resources Planning and Reporting Package Now Released
Human Resources consulting firm Business Performance P/L this week announced the release of a new package targeted at human resources professionals striving to obtain more value from their workforce. - September 07, 2012 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
Twyla Hutchins of Hill, Chesson & Woody Honored as One of the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina
Health Management Officer for Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm Makes List of Top 100 Registered Nurses in North Carolina - September 06, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
BDA Advises Totoku Electric on Joint Venture with Belton Technology Group in Hard Disk Drive Components
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Totoku Electric Co., Ltd. (“Totoku”) has executed a definitive transaction agreement with Hong Kong-based Belton Technology Group ("Belton") to form a joint venture, BELTONTOTOKU Technology... - September 05, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Finally...Real Help for Real Small Businesses to Stay in Business!
Surpass Business Alliance for small businesses helps that local café, taqueria, dry cleaner, landscaping company, salon, specialty store, service business, bodega, etc. Many studies state that anywhere from 70%-80% of small businesses fail. Surpass Business Alliance aims to change that by offering tools and techniques long used by big business and tailored for the small business sector. - September 05, 2012 - Surpass Business Alliance
Finding Time’s Solo-E Certified Expert Celebrates Life-Long Learning During Self University Week
Local Time Management Expert and Master Coach reveals how to continue learning to achieve success. - September 05, 2012 - Finding Time
Forte Consultancy Group Wraps Up Its Marketing Analytics Academy
Forte Consultancy Group, the preeminent provider of analytics-driven marketing and sales consultancy services in the EMEA region, today announced the completion of its Marketing Analytics Academy. The Academy, which ran for a period of eight weeks, was a first of its kind in Turkey. Initially... - September 05, 2012 - Forte Consultancy Group
BDA Advised MKS Instruments on Acquisition of Plasmart, a Korean Plasma Technology Solution Provider
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, acquired Plasmart, Inc. of Daejeon, Korea in a cash transaction closed on August... - September 03, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
TR Moore & Company Assists Signature Group in Acquisition
The Houston investment banking team at Doeren Mayhew firm TR Moore & Company recently advised The Signature Group in its purchase of New Mexico-based Daniels Family Funeral Services. The Signature Group’s acquisition of one of the most respected death care services company represents the... - September 02, 2012 - Doeren Mayhew
ASTM International Chooses Scope eKnowledge Center to Provide Enhanced Smart Content and MARC Cataloging Services
Knowledge services company Scope eKnowledge Center (Scope) has announced that ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards developers worldwide, has engaged the company to provide enhanced smart content services and MARC cataloguing for its highly valued content. Previously, Scope had developed a domain-specific, multi-level taxonomy for the vast array of content within ASTM’s Standards and Engineering Digital Library (SEDL). - September 01, 2012 - SPi Global
Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs Launches New Website and is Pleased to Have His Wife Join Him as a Pastry Consultant.
Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs, providing full service consulting specializing in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Education, is pleased to announce the launch of his new website, http://www.danielgfuchs.com. The website launch marks an important milestone of Dr. Fuchs’s long history of success in... - September 01, 2012 - Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs
Sterling Inc Launches New Practice Management Web Site for CPA Practice Owners
New web site offers advice to CPAs on how to reduce long hours and boost staff efficiency and productivity. - August 31, 2012 - Sterling
ICN the Number One Magazine for Life and Business Coaching Now Welcomes Writers and Advertisers
ICN is now working on its second and future issues and now welcomes interested parties/individuals to write or advertise for the magazine. - August 31, 2012 - International Coaching News
Carol Wagoner of Hill, Chesson & Woody Receives 2012 Women in Business Award
Vice President of Business Development and Operations for Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm Honored by Triangle Business Journal - August 31, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
The StoneHill Group Announces Major Expansion at the Atlanta Headquarters
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, government insuring and post closing services to the mortgage industry nationwide, announced that it is expanding the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters to 15,000 feet in order to accommodate the dynamic growth within... - August 30, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Datacore Welcomes Tony Armella as New Relationship Engineer
Datacore Welcomes Tony Armella as the Relationship Engineer. Armella will be advising clients on the current status and condition of their technology and providing clients with the proper communication and advice for the growth of their organization to ensure all technology requirements are met for the clients to allow them to maximize their efficiency and increase their profit. - August 30, 2012 - Datacore Consulting, LLC
Gilead Sanders, a Leading Futurist Firm Aims to Help Companies "Reinvent" Their Views of the New Economy
Gilead Sanders, a leading futurist and consulting firm specializing in helping companies, organizations and individuals take a quantum leap into the 21st century global marketplace has begun operations in South Florida. - August 30, 2012 - Gilead Sanders
Shore Thing Marketing's New Retail Client
Shore Thing Marketing is proud to announce the acquisition of a new retail client in Houston, Texas. - August 29, 2012 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.
"Ask Steve" Gives Small Business Owners New On-Line Problem Solving Resource
Local Business Coach Launches "Ask Steve," a Free Problem Solving Web Service That Helps Business Owners Tackle Difficult Issues. - August 28, 2012 - GrowthSource Coaching
Shore Thing Marketing Receives Rave Reviews from Billion Dollar Energy Client
The success of Shore Thing Marketing's energy campaign has lead to company growth and opportunity for offices in brand new markets. - August 28, 2012 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.
BDA Advises Larsen & Toubro on the Divestment of L&T Plastics Machinery to Toshiba Machine Co.
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (“L&T”), a diversified, publicly traded Indian engineering group, has entered into an agreement with Japan-based Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd (“TMC”) to divest its... - August 27, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Haskell & White Named One of Orange County’s Best Places to Work
Irvine-based Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has been named one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal. Currently in its fourth year, the awards... - August 25, 2012 - Haskell & White
New eBook Published for Private Practice Owners Reveals the 11 Definitive Reasons for Lost Income
New eBook promises to provide the 11 ways private practices are losing money and the solutions for each one of them. - August 25, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Nearshore IT Services of Multishoring.info Closer to UK Clients
Multishoring.info has registred its business in UK as Multishoring Ltd. and opened an office in London to get closer to British companies, which want to cut expanses on IT operations by outsourcing them in a nearshoring model. - August 24, 2012 - Multishoring.info
KPI Partners Named to Inc. 5000
KPI Partners Ranks #1480 On Inc. Magazine’s Annual Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America. - August 23, 2012 - KPI Partners
A New Novel by a Local Author Who Gives a Portion of Bock Sales to Help Stop Violence Against Women and Children - A Ripple Effect
A Ripple Effect is a novel written by Lisa Y. Bullard to inspire you to create the change you desire. Her first book, Each One Reach One, offered a forum for men to speak their mind. A Ripple Effect may challenge your courage to trust or love, and test your strength to forgive. A portion of the net book sales will support efforts to stop violence against women and children. Order at onpointc.com and follow on Twitter @onpointco. - August 23, 2012 - On Point Communications, LLC
AbyssPM Published an Article on Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pitfalls in Traditional Scheduling Practice (Part One of a Two Part Series)
Abyss Program Management LLC published an article "Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pitfalls in traditional scheduling practice (Part one of a two part series) examining project scheduling and scheduling tools as they are used today and challenging the conventional wisdom and mathematics behind the tools and methods in use. This examines, in part, how projects can become so late and so over budget. - August 23, 2012 - Abyss Program Management LLC
Sue Emery Appointed to the National Association of Health Underwriters Board of Directors
The National Association of Health Underwriters, an organization of health insurance agents, brokers and other professionals installed its 2012-2013 Executive Board. Sue Emery of Emery Benefit Solutions, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI was installed as Director of Media for Region III. - August 23, 2012 - Emery Benefit Solutions, LLC
Michael Rega Chosen as Guest Lecturer at Pepperdine University Doctoral Program
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) announces Michael Rega has been selected as a guest lecturer at the prestigious Pepperdine University Doctoral Program. - August 22, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
TR Moore & Company Among 25 Largest Houston Accounting Firms
TR Moore & Company, the Houston location of top 75 U.S. CPA firm Doeren Mayhew, has improved its ranking among the largest certified public accounting firms in Houston, jumping from 25th to 21st on the Houston Business Journal’s annual list. “We are coursing through our growth... - August 22, 2012 - Doeren Mayhew
Hepatitis C Testing for Baby Boomers More Accessible and Affordable Through New National Project
Nonprofit offers hepatitis C testing along with counseling, health education, and referrals. - August 21, 2012 - HealthPro
Sentrana Research Provides New Way to Fill-in Data Gaps to Drive Penetration for Foodservice Distributors
Dr. Wang's talk entitled "Learning from Only Positive and Unlabeled Data Using Generalized Stochastic Model" focuses on using classification with only positive and unlabeled data and the stochastic frontier model to solve the business challenge of predicting whether a customer needs certain items that they have not purchased from a specific distributor when only data from that distributor is available. - August 21, 2012 - Sentrana, Inc.
i4cp Named to the Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Inc. magazine today listed the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the... - August 21, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)