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Carroll Appointed to DSA’s Federal Advisory Board
Will support strategic direction of company’s expanding Army operations. - February 11, 2008 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Chris Zane, CEO of Zane’s Cycles, Talks About Passion for Service on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Chris Zane, CEO of Zane’s Cycles, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how a passion for providing unequaled customer service helped grow his business 23 percent per year over the past three decades. Zane explains how he puts the long term interests of his customers first and the reasons for separating his brand from competition. The interview presents a classic American success story, illustrated with intriguing personal examples that reveal reasons for Zane’s success. - February 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Chiropractic Economics Launches Web-Site Redesign
Chiropractic Economics is relaunching its Web site, www.ChiroEco.com, with exciting new features including new graphics and functionality that allow fast and easy guest interactivity with the full complement of Chiropractic Economics’ resources. According to magazine editor Linda Segall, the... - February 08, 2008 - The Doyle Group
Article on R&D Tax Credit from Affluent Consulting Published in Composites Manufacturing Magazine
An article by Affluent Consulting's Stephfan Nurse, "The R&D Payoff," appears in the February issue of Composites Manufacturing (CM) magazine. CM is the official magazine of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). Nurse's article explains the Federal R&D Tax... - February 07, 2008 - Affluent Consulting
BDA Advises DIC and Sun Chemical on China Transaction
Business Development Asia ("BDA") advised Sun Chemical and Dainippon Ink & Chemicals ("DIC") on their majority JV with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments, a leading Chinese manufacturer of aluminum pigments. - February 03, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Greg Furman, Founder of The Luxury Marketing Council, Talks About the Growth of Luxury Marketing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Greg Furman, Founder of The Luxury Marketing Council, interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, explains The Council’s role as a catalyst for the international growth of luxury brands. Furman also talks about significant changes that are occurring in luxury markets worldwide, and the use of tools like co-branding to increase global client expansion. The interview includes compelling examples illustrating The Council’s value to its members. - February 03, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Beta Soft Systems Inc Launches Recruitment Drive
Beta Soft Systems Inc a premier Information Technology Consulting company in Silicon Valley, today announced the launch of a recruitment drive for candidates with L1, L2 H4 and F1 (with OPT) visas. BSS, with a successful placement and H1B filing track record, has initiated this drive to attract... - February 02, 2008 - Beta Soft Systems Inc.
2WayTrust Claims That Bad Behaviour in the Boardroom Gets in the Way of Business Performance
A powerful new tool for Chief Executives and business Directors is launched today by 2WayTrust, a specialist organisation supporting top teams, to help them root out dysfunctional behaviours that undermine business performance. The Self-Assessment Guide identifies ten behaviours that are common... - February 01, 2008 - 2WayTrust
Two New Partners at ProVision
ProVision, now a 5 partner firm, is pleased to announce the promotion to partner of two of its senior managers, Rondi Habern and Scott Snow, both CPA's with a combined 40+ years of experience. - February 01, 2008 - ProVision Wealth Strategists
Tom Scott, CEO of Plum TV, Speaks about Authenticity in Business, Broadcast Nationally on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Tom Scott, founder and CEO of Plum TV, speaks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about authenticity in business, pursuing opportunities that align with personal interests, and his vision for future growth. - February 01, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Eric Hobbs Named Impact Technology and Telecommunications Leader
Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that Eric Hobbs, president, has been named a... - January 31, 2008 - Technology Associates
John Livengood Joins PinnacleOne as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services in Washington, D.C.
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that John Livengood has joined the firm as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services. In this role, Mr. Livengood will lead PinnacleOne’s construction claims services to the greater... - January 31, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
"Soul Currency" Author Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu Introduces Coaching Program for Clergy, Churches
The Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, former investment banker and now assistant pastor at The Center for Spiritual Living - Ft. Lauderdale, a Religious Science center in South Florida, now offers coaching for ministers and church boards. - January 30, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Shape Your Business Organizes New Webinars in February
The business consultancy and mentorship firm will offer business owners the chance to discuss key issues related to running a start-up. - January 30, 2008 - Shape Your Business
International Profit Associates' Director Joins Chicagoland Business Leadership Network
Tony Jones, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Director of Business Coordination, recently became a member of the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN). The CBLN is a business-to-business consortium allowing members to network, gain best practices and get information regarding... - January 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Community Choir and Local Church
IPA Charities contributed $2,000 to a local community choir’s holiday concert, and $1,000 to St. Mary Parish for the use of video equipment and related services needed to record the parish’s holiday concert. International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Chief Information Officer (CIO),... - January 30, 2008 - IPA
Employees with Shift Work Schedules: Core Practice Partners Releases Top Five Employee Issues Related to Shift Work Environments
Core Practice Partners, located in Chicago Illinois, has just released the top 5 employee issues relating to environments with shift work schedules. This study was based on extensive research including responses from over 100,000 shift workers in the United States. Considering 81% of the employees... - January 25, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Sharon Alt Nominated for Top 10 List of Most Influential Players in the Benefits Marketplace by Benefits Selling Magazine
Alt Benefit Consultants President Nominated by Benefits Selling Advisory Board for Prestigious Title. - January 25, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
AlignMark's White Paper Series on Call Center Leadership Gains Industry Acceptance
AlignMark, Inc. formally released its Series of five White Paper’s entitled, “Breakthrough Call Center Leadership.” In this Series, Dr. Cabot Jaffee, Michael Struth, John Mattone, and Scot Lake clearly indicate that in today’s global economy, it is critically important for... - January 25, 2008 - AlignMark
Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Poorly Communicated, Suggests New i4cp Study
Most companies report that employee claims are frequent. - January 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
Caylix Quest - Helping People with Their Dreams
The Caylix Quest is a sponsored, across-country initiative aimed at helping people achieve their dreams in life. The initiative is free to enter for any one and can be done entirely electronically through www.caylixquest.com. By submitting your dream, you will receive an impartial, honest analysis, personalized general advice, suggestions as well as more practical support. The most inspiring dreams will win the money needed to kick-start their projects. - January 23, 2008 - Caylix Consulting
New Beginning for Small Business Owner Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Beryl Powell, a small business owner displaced by Hurricane Katrina and one of the many victims that struggle to deal with this overwhelming loss and regain a sense of normalcy, relaunches her business the Completely Virtual Group. - January 23, 2008 - Completely Virtual Group
Integrated Healthcare Strategies Announces Results of Physician Leader Survey
James A. Rice, PhD, FACHE, Executive Vice President of the Governance & Leadership Services practice of Integrated Healthcare Strategies today announced the release of results from their new Physician Leader Survey. This first of its kind survey, titled Investing in Physician Leadership Development, gathered practical insights from 429 senior health leaders from across the U.S. and is focused on the factors that frustrate and facilitate the effectiveness of physician leaders. - January 23, 2008 - Integrated Healthcare Strategies
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Talks About the Rise of Luxury Retailing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, talks about the rise of luxury retailing on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss and the strategic moves that transformed a stodgy clothing retailer into the premier high fashion store in New York. Neimark recounts the challenges that occurred in the retail... - January 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
1-Page Plan Sparks Imagination and Leads the Way for 2008
Room of uniquely driven professionals uncovers well-known 1-page business plan and tactical marketing outline. The marketing strategies and business planning lessons taught are straightforward, succinct and superbly effective. The overall experience is highly recommended for not only its pragmatic value in business, but also its zen-like environment, friendly lingo and inspirational underlying message. - January 19, 2008 - The Cofini Group
Surgical Scalpel Company Develops First Clinically Tested Kitchen Tools
Lassen Scientific, Inc. www.lassenscientific.com a medical product development firm has just been awarded the Orthopedic Research Institute (ORI) Seal of Approval for their Van Vacter Products line www.coolfoodtools.com, a first for kitchen tools in the Housewares Industry. - January 16, 2008 - Lassen Scientific, Inc.
Advanced Marketplace, Inc. Business Process Services to Present at Premeire Software Asset Management Event
Advanced MarketPlace, Inc. (www.AdvancedMarketPlace.com) today announced that representatives from the Business Process Services group were selected to present at the SAM/ITSM Frontier track of the SAM Summit - the premier event for advanced-level software asset management practitioners. This... - January 11, 2008 - Advanced MarketPlace, Inc.
David Amlen, Co-Founder of Legacy Recording Studios, Talks About Understanding Celebrity Needs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Amlen of Legacy Recording Studios talks with Robert Reiss about understanding celebrity needs of stars like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, the complexities of sophisticated recording, and managing a business in a high profile arts field. Amlen talks about Legacy’s business culture, leadership, “going the extra mile,” and his philosophy of being both visible and invisible. - January 11, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Marc Zimmerman Named as One of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential
Marc Zimmerman, AIF®, Mahoney & Associates’ Vice President, Qualified Plans Consulting, has been named as one of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential. Marc is one of only fifteen consultants named in this exclusive group. As an influencer in the 401(k) industry, Marc has... - January 11, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, Talks About Pioneering a Premium Lifestyle Brand on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about differentiating itself from mass market air carriers. Spurlock and Reiss discuss the economics of establishing a new airline, the Eos structural cost advantage, and the barriers complicating new airline launches. - January 10, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Core Practice Partners Announces Methodology for Employee Schedules That Helps Recruit and Retain Shift Workers
Core Practice Partners believes they have a better way to improve shift work operations and today from their offices in Chicago announced the three pronged approach to treating shift workers with what they believe is long overdue respect. - January 10, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008 - IPA
The Woman’s Advantage Calendar Sponsored at Harvard University’s International Women’s Leadership Board
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, has announced that The Woman’s Advantage Calendar was presented to the International Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Margaret Holzworth, senior vice... - January 08, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
ActionCOACH Business Coach Steve Pitcairn Achieves Gold Master Coach Status
Local business coach Steve Pitcairn, an independent franchisee of ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 business coaching franchise, has achieved Gold Master Coach status with the company. Steve has worked with businesses throughout West Tennessee. - January 08, 2008 - Steve Pitcairn, ActionCOACH
Nap Barragan, CEO of 1-800-Mattress.Com, Talks About Connecting with Customers, on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Nap Barragan, Founder of 1-800-Mattress.Com, interviewing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, talks about building a business from scratch in America and how he found new ways to connect with customers, starting with his novel use of “1-800” numbers. He explains about introducing many other new services, the value of training employees to communicate effectively, and the addition of the Internet as another option for customers to shop and buy anytime, in any way they want. - January 05, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Lori and Mark Sandler, Founders of Divvies, Talk About Building a New Food Products Category on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Lori and Mark Sandler, Founders of Divvies, creators of baked goods and candies for people with food allergies, talk about building a new food products category in their interview on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss. The Sandlers encountered the untapped niche market of non-allergenic food while baking at home, and have now expanded production allowing them to market throughout the U.S. to serve the over 12 million Americans who have food allergies, some of whom face life-threatening dangers. - January 05, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Free Seminar Luncheon – Lessons Learned from Mattel’s Toy Recalls - Get It Right
Arrow Quality International (AQI) announced today they will be holding the second of a series of seminars for companies with a desire to or currently do business with China. This second seminar will be held on January 30, 2008 in Provo and will be a crash course on manufacturing in China and a... - January 04, 2008 - Arrow Quality International
New Tampa Bay Reaching Peak Radio Show Inspiring Community to Meet Goals
With the New Year approaching, the show will focus on inspiring listeners to achieve goals and lead healthy, balanced lives. - December 29, 2007 - Reaching Peak LLC
Charles Hynes, District Attorney, Talks About Advances in Public Safety, on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
The Honorable Charles Hynes, District Attorney of Brooklyn, New York, discusses advances in public safety programs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss. He talks about reducing recidivism of first time drug offenders through prevention and deterrence and explains how his “open door” policy means that constituents are not intimidated when they experience his receptivity. Hynes says his real hope is that the U.S. Congress will pass the Act funding the DTAP Program across the Nation. - December 29, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
A. J. Khubani, CEO of Telebrands, Talks About the Growth of the Direct Marketing Industry on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
A. J. Khubani, CEO of Telebrands, talks about the growth of direct marketing, the process of taking products to market, and how successful accelerated product launches can be a science, using his “ABCD marketing” concept. Khubani discusses the process for recognizing which new products... - December 29, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Employee Schedules That Reduce Potential Night Shift Cancer Risk - A Core Practice Partners Exclusive
Night shift cancer studies are being released from countries around the world. Most of this research is pointing to a link between night shift, or graveyard shift as it is sometimes called, and breast and colon cancer. Although reasons for elevated cancer levels in those working nights may have more to do with diet and exercise, the studies are shining a bright light on the health risks associated with shift work. - December 28, 2007 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Business Coaching Firm Goes Live to the World
Shape Your Business, an industry leader in using technology to provide cost effective business coaching services and consulting solutions to SME’s (small and medium sized enterprises), has just launched its latest initiative. - December 25, 2007 - Shape Your Business
Alex Blackwell of TheNext45Years.com Interviews Life Coach Tristan Loo
Alex Blackwell, a relationship expert and the owner of TheNext45Years.com has just published an online interview with internationally recognized Life Coach, Author and Presenter Tristan Loo. - December 24, 2007 - Synergy Institute
David Friedfeld, President of ClearVision, Discusses Building a Customer-Focused Organization on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Friedfeld, President of ClearVision Optical, discusses building a customer-focused business on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, and its vitally important customers: the consumer, the external customer, and the internal customer. Reiss and Friedfeld talk about details of obtaining customer input, employee involvement in the business, and the critical function of a high performance work environment. - December 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Tim Zagat and Nina Zagat Talk About Building the Zagat Brand on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Tim Zagat & Nina Zagat, Co-founders of Zagat Survey, talk about building a unique brand that empowers consumers to have a say about the right places to eat, drink, shop and play. The Zagats dialog with Reiss about how their business was born, the recognition of consumer-generated content as the focus of the venture, the role of the Internet, and fundamental importance of the customer. - December 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
The Va Coach Teaches Virtual Assistants How to Create Six-Figure Business
Erin Blaskie, know as The VA Coach and the virtual assistant behind the wildly successful virtual assistance firm Business Services, ETC, has recently launched a new six-week group coaching program that is designed to teach virtual assistants how to create six-figure businesses. Erin Blaskie has... - December 21, 2007 - Business Services, ETC
The Virtual Assistant Coach Offers Second Group Coaching Program ‘Build Your Virtual Assistance Business’
Erin Blaskie, otherwise known as The VA Coach or the virtual assistant behind Business Services, ETC, has recently announced a second session in her group coaching program. This training program teaches individuals how to build a virtual assistance business and get started with clients immediately. - December 21, 2007 - Business Services, ETC
Advanced Marketplace, Inc. Drives Success with Training for HP Service Manager 7.0 Software
Advanced MarketPlace, Inc. today announced several new engagements for global delivery of training for HP Service Manager 7.0 software. To date, Advanced MarketPlace has delivered or is scheduled to deliver this training in 24 sessions around the world to strategic HP alliance members. To view... - December 19, 2007 - Advanced MarketPlace, Inc.
Employee Schedules: The Top 10 U.S. Management Mistakes of 2007 Released by Core Practice Partners LLC
Every year Core Practice Partners releases its list of the top scheduling mistakes of the last 12 months. The workshops and seminars combined with ongoing project work with companies like Kraft Foods has made this firm a valuable labor strategy resource to the public. 1. Copying a schedule from... - December 19, 2007 - Core Practice Partners LLC