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The Business Value of IT—EVC Leaders LinkedIn Group
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce the continued success of its LinkedIn discussion forum, “EVC Leaders—Practitioners of IT Economic Value Creation.” In just over two months since its inception, the group now has nearly 1,300 CIOs, CTOs, IT Executives, and IT Managers... - December 12, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
IP Launch Offers Up to $50,000 in Free Services to Winner of Innovation Contest, Seeks Contestants
IP Launch, Inc. will give away up to $50,000 in Free valuation and strategy services to the winner of the Innovative Business Contest hosted on InnovativeEconomy.com. The Contest Ends on December 15, 2008. The services awarded include a valuation of the business or technology and the strategy to extract the value under current economic conditions. Any size company may participate. - December 12, 2008 - IP Launch, Inc.
Study: Down Economy Sparks Rise in Workplace Theft
The current economic downturn has led to an upturn in workplace theft – especially in large organizations – according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that 27% of respondents in large companies - those with 10,000 or more employees - said... - December 11, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Self Improvement Magazine Inspires Hope During an Economic Downturn
Despite the growing fears and concerns surrounding economic scarcity today, Self Improvement Magazine shows that wealth and abundance is readily available for us all. - December 08, 2008 - Synergy Institute
kpi-Insight Consulting to Profile in December Issue of Connection Magazine, the House Magazine of Cambridge Network
Connection Magazine, the house magazine of Cambridge Network, will dedicate its Profile section in the December issue to kpi-insight consulting. - December 07, 2008 - kpi insight consulting
FCO Extends Contract to Deliver British Satellite News
World Television, the leading video communications agency, is pleased to announce the renewal of its contract with the UK Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to deliver British Satellite News. The contract, worth approximately £1.5m p.a., will run for one year before... - December 06, 2008 - World Television
IPA Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, IPA has taken an active role in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. IPA employees participated in Lee National Denim Day, the world’s largest single-day fundraiser, and Passionately Pink for the... - December 04, 2008 - IPA
More Than Nine Out of 10 Businesses Surveyed Across Eight Countries Prefer to Purchase Products That Have Been Adapted to Local Language and Market Needs
Research firm Common Sense Advisory publishes report on localization’s impact on business purchasing decisions by country, language, company size, English proficiency, and product cost. - December 03, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
How to Keep Employees Motivated, Productive and Healthy During Tough Economic Times
With unemployment rising, stress due to job and financial insecurity in the US has skyrocketed. 57 mil people in the U.S. today are suffering from emotional pain, stress, and depression. Job stress costs the U.S. industry over $300 billion annually in productivity and compensation. To help local companies to cope with rising stress, Emotional Fitness Clinic, Luminific.com, is hosting on-the-job group relaxation trainings and individual relaxation sessions. - November 27, 2008 - Luminific Health
Experient Honored for Lifetime Achievement with Sage
Socius, a Sage North America business partner, announced today that its client, Experient of Twinsburg, Ohio, has won a Sage Customer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Experient won the Lifetime Achievement Award by demonstrating the long-term benefits derived from the use of Sage SalesLogix. For 10 years, Experient has leveraged a customized version of Sage SalesLogix to achieve speed and business efficiencies that are still ahead of many other organizations in the event management industry. - November 26, 2008 - Socius
Arizona Business Explores International Match-Ups
When Monique Rider, owner of BodyLife Dynamics, LLC, says she’s taking on the world with her business efforts, she isn’t joking. Last week Rider met with eight Chinese and one international business at meetings that led the Arizona business woman to Shanghai, China. Rider’s... - November 26, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
Rhode Island Wedding Services Works with Salo Strategy to Launch New Website
Rhode Island Wedding Services Provides Individualized Ceremonies. - November 26, 2008 - Salo Strategy
Learn How to Think Differently for Success from Gregory Berns, Author of Iconoclast on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan Ives delves deep into the expertise of Gregory Berns, Distinguished Chair of Neuroeconomics at Emory University and author of Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently, to explore how these game-changers literally “see” the world differently—and how you can too. - November 26, 2008 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Bodylife Dynamics, LLC, Adds Two New Team Members
Beverly Brewer Karpinski and Jim Laligdon have joined the BodyLife Dynamics team. Brewer has joined the wellness department as a personal trainer. She will also be assisting in in the training department as a corporate facilitator. Brewer owns Fit to the Core personal training company. Jim is an... - November 25, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
Margaret’s Place CEO Turned Children’s Book Author in 2 Months
Soochen Low[1], CEO and Wardrobe Intelligence Expert of Margaret’s Place decided to take a sabbatical from her 22 year old business in October this year. She took on her pen name Chen-Chen-Chen Low and is now a published children’s book author of Lizzie May The Immortal, Book 1- A Star... - November 25, 2008 - Margaret's Place
Business Solutions in Uncertain Times
IBFAS now offers the most affordable and practical way to improve and build your business through innovative business facilitation and support. - November 23, 2008 - Innovative Business Facilitation & Support LLC
Most Executives Rank Succession Planning Among Top Challenges in the Future
Despite recognition, most companies lack a formal succession planning process, according to the latest report from i4cp. - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Multi-Dimensional Diversity™: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Leverage Diversity as a Competitive Asset
Diversity issues today have never been more complex. Cultural, racial, religious, gender, and generational diversity, among others, have organizations scrambling not only to meet the challenge of diversity’s multi-dimensional nature, but also to leverage it to their advantage. Through an... - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Survival Rests on Leaders Boosting Employee Morale
Organisations experiencing a plunge in employee morale and productivity due to fear of redundancy need to take radical action by demanding that senior management take a more active front line role to help rebuild confidence and loyalty, says the MD of leadership consultancy Dynamic Transitions. - November 20, 2008 - Dynamic Transitions
Cutter Consortium: SaaS Adoption Nearly Doubled Since 2007
A recent survey by Cutter Consortium revealed that 63% of responding organizations are using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, up from 32% in 2007. - November 15, 2008 - Cutter Consortium
TS&T® - InfoCom Adds VoIP, Content and TV to Its Topics - Clients Can Keep Abreast with Latest Trends
InfoCom has enhanced the content of its strategic e-magazine with two new sections — Broadband, Internet and VoIP; and Content & TV. - November 15, 2008 - Infocom GmbH
The Countdown as Americans Save One-Billion Dollars in Interest on Mortgages
One financial company finally helps credit-weary mortgage holders keep their homes and actually pay them off faster. - November 13, 2008 - WeXL Financial
Lodestone Appoints New Managing Partner for North America
Lodestone Management Consultants has appointed Horst Eylerts as Managing Partner for North America to further strengthen its presence in this important market. - November 13, 2008 - Lodestone Management Consultants
California Firm to Offer Progressive and Unique Human Resources Management Products to Help Firms Manage Their Human Capital in a Poor Business Climate
Curtin Associates, a California based human resources consulting firm, to offer effective employee assessment, development and new screening products to assist businesses and organizations to survive tough time through better, proactive human capital management. - November 12, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
Despite Economy, Most Companies Expect Hotter Competition for Top Talent in the Next Five Years
However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job. - November 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Learn How to Use Gender Science to Lead, Negotiate, and Communicate for Success from Michael Gurian, Author of Leadership and the Sexes on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives, MBA, PMP with StrategyDriven podcasts. In this interview, Nathan Ives delves deep into the expertise of Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of Leadership and the Sexes, to explore how organization leaders can use gender science to lead, negotiate, and communicate for success. - November 10, 2008 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Motivational Cyclist Takes Message from Phoenix to El Paso
The Motivational Cyclist continues his cross-county cycling journey traveling from Phoenix to El Paso. As a certified motivational speaker, facilitator and conflict resolutions specialist, Rich Trimble will be speaking to community organizations and groups along the way about his adventure and how to use conflict resolution in your everyday life. - November 08, 2008 - Trimble Mediation
Los Angeles Management Consultant, Dan Curtin Predicts the Impact of the Coming Obama Era on U.S. Business and the Workforce
Los Angeles, CA Human Resources Consulting firm, Curtin Associates Principal predicts that the new Democratic controlled Congress and white House has profound implications for US business. - November 07, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
Global CIO Value Forum: Post Event Highlights
Glomark-Governan is pleased share post event highlights of its Global CIO Value Forum 2008, an event designed to discuss best practices for measuring IT value and IT portfolio management, in Columbus, Ohio on October 2nd, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. For pictures and post event reactions, please visit... - November 05, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
National Conference in Denver to Examine Colorado Law Barring Illegal Aliens from State Services
A national convention meeting in Denver will examine whether a recent Colorado law denying state-supported health services to illegal aliens is hurting non-profits’ ability to assess the effectiveness of their programs that target communities of color. The roundtable on Colorado House Bill... - November 05, 2008 - American Evaluation Association
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Technology Advisors Makes the Sage Software President’s Circle 2008 for the 8th time and Achieves Sage Software Million Dollar Club Status for 2008
Technology Advisors, a Sage Software business partner specializing in the sales, installation and support of Sage SalesLogix, has been named to Sage Software’s Million Dollar Club for the past fiscal year. Technology Advisors received this honor for achieving over one million dollars in sales... - November 02, 2008 - Technology Advisors, Inc.
AlignMark, Inc., Launches Sales Excellence Research Study
AlignMark, Inc., is pleased to announce the formal launch of it’s 2009 Sales Talent Research Study and is actively seeking participation from companies. As part of the Study, AlignMark will use its previously developed and validated AccuVision Sales Simulator 2.0, the only online interactive... - November 02, 2008 - AlignMark
Salo Strategy Works with Borrow The Boys to Launch Consumer Friendly Business in RI, MA and CT
Borrow The Boys provides an alternative for area home owners in this tight economy. - November 02, 2008 - Salo Strategy
Bird Flu Preparedness eCourse Certification Program Opens to Public
Bird Flu Manual Online, the world's foremost online reference and resource mine designed specifically to help businesses prepare for a pandemic outbreak of Bird Flu, has recently been made freely available to the public their Pandemic Preparedness eCourse Certification Program. - November 01, 2008 - Nigel Thomas
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Socius Achieves Sage Software Million Dollar Club Status for 2008
Socius, a Sage Software business partner specializing in the sales, installation and support of Sage MAS 90 and 200, Sage MAS 500, and Sage SalesLogix, has been named to Sage Software’s Million Dollar Club for the past fiscal year (October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008). Million Dollar Club... - October 29, 2008 - Socius
Access Technology Solutions Named in Top 10 of Utah’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies by MountainWest Capital Network
Access Technology Solutions announced it was ranked among the top 10 of the 100 fastest growing companies in Utah in 2008. MountainWest Capital Network held its annual Utah 100 Program Awards luncheon Friday October 24th 2008, naming Access Technology Solutions as the 9th fastest growing company in the state of Utah. Utah's Governor Jon Huntsman gave the keynote address and was on hand to congratulate the winners. - October 26, 2008 - Access Technology Solutions
Storm International Launches Blog
Storm International a leading consulting firm launches it weekly blog service, covering all aspects change management, performance improvement, leadership and training - October 25, 2008 - Storm International
MindTree Financial Results Q2 09
MindTree's Q2 Revenue Grows 40.6% YoY in Rupee Terms - October 25, 2008 - MindTree Limited
Cutter's Kellen Reveals 10-Point Plan to Focus IT on Customers
Firms tend to shield the IT shop from real customers. Product executives and their staff manage the product design and development process. This staff usually looks at how technology can potentially help the customer-business gap. CIOs should build a multifaceted plan to reorient their IT shops around the real customer, the one that gives the firm money. - October 24, 2008 - Cutter Consortium
British Author Becomes Finalist in USA Book Awards 2008 Self Help Category
A book that may change your life. - October 22, 2008 - MWA (UK) Ltd
Ensemble Financial Named Top Brokerage
Ensemble Financial Services, the leading outsourcing company for independent financial advisors, was named top brokerage firm by the Rochester Business Journal in its September 26th edition. - October 22, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
Long-Term New York Strategy Veteran, Jannine Salo, Opens Small, Specialized Consulting Boutique with National Reach
Salo Strategy, a Strategic Services & Consulting Company was recently formed by Jannine Salo, a long time strategy veteran with national reach in the industry. Salo Strategy provides Assessments, Strategic Planning, and Consulting and Training Services. Salo Strategy was recently awarded the... - October 22, 2008 - Salo Strategy
Raleigh Success Coach Martin Brossman Expands Services to Offer Professional Online Networking Consulting
Success Coach Martin Brossman introduces services that help those with limited time and expertise to maximize their online presence. - October 22, 2008 - Martin Brossman
Richard Carlson is Featured Speaker at AMR Research Healthcare Exchange 2008
Event designed to discuss data and technology trends in the healthcare industry. - October 22, 2008 - Blue Fin Group
Datacommunication Peer Markets in Western Europe - Scenarios Up to 2013 - InfoCom’s Latest Report
InfoCom released the newest version of its report “Datacommunication Peer Markets in Western Europe - Scenarios up to 2013,” providing detailed overall datacom market data broken down into six individual market segments. - October 22, 2008 - Infocom GmbH
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Company Names Wayne Wisong SR Director, Erisa Compliance
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held international compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Wayne Wisong, JD as Senior Director, ERISA Compliance. Mr. Wisong joins the firm as an integral member of the company’s Compliance & Audit Services Department. - October 18, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
QuEST Global Wins Competitive Strategy Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan
QuEST Global, a leading provider of outsourced engineering services and manufacturing, announced today that it has received the prestigious Competitive Strategy Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan. The award recognizes India-based Global Commercial Aviation Suppliers in this space. The... - October 17, 2008 - QuEST Global