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Carolyn Kepcher, CEO of Carolyn & Co., Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Carolyn Kepcher, CEO of Carolyn & Co., discusses the complexities of business careers and offers advice for achieving personal and business objectives on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss. She provides straightforward thoughts on finding the right balance between competing demands and talks about Carolyn & Co., her valuable online community devoted to the new career woman as well as seasoned executives - November 16, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Free Ongoing Review of Billing for Parcel Shipments Results in Continuous Refunds of Overpayments
Independent review can save hundreds of thousands of dollars, long-term, for companies who use UPS, FedEx and/or DHL to ship their products. - November 15, 2007 - Blue Coast Financial Group
Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines, Discusses the Customer Focused Business Model on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines, speaks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, about leading her magazine publishing business to anticipate and satisfy emerging customer needs. Black tells Reiss how customers service is a top business priority. Reiss also talks with Black about her new book, “Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life).” - November 14, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Technology Associates Announces New Network Management Tool
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, a full service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm has launched a new network... - November 14, 2007 - Technology Associates
Shape Your Business Advises on Mistakes That Can Kill the Business
SYB (shape your business), the business consulting and coaching provider, now provides a free report of business advice to its customers - November 14, 2007 - Shape Your Business
The Virtual Assistant Coach Offers Second Group Coaching Program
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. - November 14, 2007 - Business Services, ETC
Health Insurance: DAHU Holds Their Monthly Luncheon to Discuss Consumer Directed Health Care – What Does It Mean?
Join ABC November 14, for the Dallas Association of Health Underwriters Luncheon. Sharon Alt Will Break Down the Pros and Cons of Consumer Directed Health Care. - November 14, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk, Talks on National Radio about the Future of Hiring on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the future of hiring and the use of technology to find and manage talent located worldwide. Swart discusses Internet-enabled tools available to make good matches between employers and remote workers, provide current information for tracking performance, and deliver top skilled achievers at globally competitive pay rates. - November 11, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Gary Smith, Fairfield County Bank CEO, Talks for First Time Nationally About the “One Experience at a Time” Service Philosophy on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Gary Smith, CEO of Fairfield County Bank, is interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, about customer focus, competitive differentiation, and the value of third-party service metrics evaluations. Smith and Reiss also discuss employee empowerment and the role of continuing performance feedback. - November 09, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Affluent Consulting to Help Composites Companies Get R&D Tax Credits
Affluent Consulting of Odessa, FL is focusing its expertise in helping companies take full advantage of federal and state research and development (R&D) tax credits on the U.S. composites industry. - November 09, 2007 - Affluent Consulting
BDA Advises Apar Industries, India, on the Sale of Its Polymer Division to Eliokem, France
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") advised Apar Industries Ltd (Apar), a publicly traded, Indian industrial group, on its agreement with France-based Eliokem International, an AXA Private Equity portfolio company which makes specialty chemicals, for the sale of Apar’s polymer business located in Valia (India). - November 03, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
Danny Meyer, President of Union Square Hospitality Group, Interviews on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Danny Meyer, Restaurateur and President of Union Square Hospitality Group, interviews on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, Sunday November 4, 2007, discussing the concepts that have gained him recognition as America’s most innovative restaurateur. Reiss asks about the significance of the... - November 03, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
IPA-IBA President Speaks with Students at Operation Hope Event
Steinberg provided financial education to a group of students at Bethune Elementary School in Chicago - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Participates in Radio Show for Business Professionals
President Gregg Steinberg was selected to participate in a segment on “Coaching the Information Technology and Service Sales Force” for the Insights on Coaching Radio Show. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA President Invited to Continue Serving as Member of U.S. Chamber Committees
Steinberg was invited to continue his service as member of the Council on Small Business, the International Policy Committee and the Homeland Security Policy Task Force. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
IPA's "Business Doctors" raised more than $9,000 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - November 02, 2007 - IPA
Donna McAleer, CEO of Elant, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss About The Revolution in Healthcare Consumer Needs
Donna McAleer, CEO of Elant, Inc., a consortium of 12 healthcare facilities and services for seniors, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the forthcoming revolution in healthcare. McAleer and Reiss discuss the kinds of services needed and expected, the role of emerging technologies, and the demand for at-home services. - November 01, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
5 Ways to Increase Customer Service Loyalty During Holiday Season
Customer service is the number one differentiator in a very competitive marketplace. - October 31, 2007 - The Moment Customer Service Training Group
New Book Increases Product Knowledge for People in the Menswear Business
A lifetime of experience in the menswear business is being passed on with publication of The A to Z Book of Menswear by Richard Woolnough. Although it is designed for people associated with the business rather than the consuming public, there is plenty in it for everyone. It is sure to be a great... - October 31, 2007 - Bespoke Solutions Ltd
IPA-IBA Executive Director Celebrates 15th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Human Resources Larry Lang celebrated his milestone 15th anniversary with the company this past month. Lang has been with IPA since 1992 and is currently the Executive Director of Human Resources for... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Announces Business of the Year Awards
IPA-IBA seeks small business award nominees - October 31, 2007 - IPA
IPA Representative Speaks at Chicago Women's Business Forum
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) and International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative, Tyrone Wideman, was a guest speaker for ARISE., a group whose name is inspired by the motto “To Actively Raise and Inspire People to Successfully Build Businesses with Excellence.” On... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
New Self Improvement Website Taking the Management Community by Storm
The Synergy Institute has launched a new self improvement resource site dedicated to providing new and old managers with a comprehensive set of resources to optimize their lives and the lives of their employees. - October 28, 2007 - Synergy Institute
Independent AML Audit: Don't Leave Work Without It
"Robust Independent AML Audit: Don’t Leave Work Without It How Not to follow in the footsteps of American Express…" Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon EST to 1:00 PM EST Bekker Compliance Consulting Partners, LLC (BCCP), a full-service global compliance consulting firm... - October 26, 2007 - Bekker Compliance Consulting Partners LLC
Marc Shuman of GarageTek Announces Alliance with NSC on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Marc Shuman, Founder of GarageTek, explains the significance of the alliance with the National Safety Council (NSC) on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss” and how the issue of consumer safety in the garage is important for children and families. Shuman discusses how the garage is often a neglected space that does not meet up to the quality levels found elsewhere in most homes. - October 26, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
James Quigley, CEO of Deloitte & Touche, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss About Commitments to Customer Service
James H. Quigley, CEO of Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about commitments to customer service and how the single point of service concept is a primary contributor to customer satisfaction. Quigley goes on to talk about the importance of “standards of excellence” and the evolution of customer expectations. They also discuss finding the "right balance" in life and in corporate governance. - October 26, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Fort Myers' Young Entrepreneurs Make Top 25 in the U.S.
Brothers Featured in Businessweek Top 25 Under 25 - October 25, 2007 - Astutant Group of Companies
CellCon Consulting Launches Two New Divisions
Passport Photos on Location and OnDemandIT Designed to Save Time and Money - October 25, 2007 - CellCon Consulting
Strategic HR Advisors Forms China Business Alliance
Strategic HR Advisors today announced the formation of a strategic business alliance to market manufacturing services in China. With offices in Beijing and Shanghai, their affiliate focuses on providing China contract manufacturing and sourcing services to small and mid-size companies in high cost... - October 24, 2007 - Strategic HR Advisors
IPA Senior Manager of Transaction Group Receives M&AMI Designation
Stewart Cloer, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Senior Manager of the Advisory and Intermediary Services, LLC Transactions Group, has been named a Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). Cloer’s designation, awarded by the M&A Source®, demonstrates exemplary... - October 24, 2007 - IPA
Personality Expert Maps Out the Route to a Happy and Successful Life
Can you measure happiness? Pat Knightley, from profiling and team development agency Ennearoutes can not only measure it, but predict it too. Whether your concerns are for domestic or work-place bliss, Ennearoutes uses the Enneagram profiling model to identify personal traits and hidden keys to fulfillment that can map the route to happiness and avoid damaging conflict on the way. - October 23, 2007 - Ennearoutes
Orange Parachute Debuts at IT Security World 2007
New Company Positioned as an Industry Leader in Information Security Management - October 19, 2007 - Orange Parachute
AccuVision Sales Simulator Vs. Trait and Personality Assessments?
AlignMark, Inc. formally released its’ breakthrough Position Paper entitled, “AccuVision Sales Simulator vs. Trait and Personality Assessments?”. In this Paper, AlignMark, Inc., principals Dr. Cabot Jaffee, Michael Struth, and John Mattone clearly indicate that using job... - October 19, 2007 - AlignMark
CEO of America’s Fastest Growing IT Consulting Firm Shares Success Secrets for the First Time on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss – Harley Lippman of Genesis 10
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss features Harley Lippman, founder and CEO of Genesis 10, business and technology consultants, discusses the unique business model that has driven growth from start-up to $150 million annual revenue in just 8 years. Lippman also discusses specifics about what it takes to fuel significant growth in today’s market. - October 18, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
L.L.Bean Chairman Shares Insights for Delivering Extraordinary Service on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Leon Gorman, Chairman of L.L. Bean, discusses how he grew the organization from $4.75 million to over $1 billion through strategy, structure, systems and highly focused service. Gorman goes on to discuss balancing the demands for quality and customer service with emerging business trends. Gorman also talks with Reiss about his love of the outdoors and the contributions L.L.Bean has made to conservation and land stewardship. - October 18, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Mildred Leet of TrickleUp.Org Talks about Starting 150,000 Businesses – National Broadcast on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss – Sunday, October 21, 2007
Mildred Robbins Leet, a founder of Trickle Up and an engine of hope, speaks about raising people out of poverty by helping create over 150,000 businesses worldwide in her interview on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, airing nationwide on Sunday October 21, 2007. The genius active in Trickle Up was evidence of the birth of micro-financing and the people-centric business model for which she and her late husband, Glen, were champions in the emerging economies of the World. - October 18, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
'Soul Currency' Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu Receives Ordination Award
The Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu received the award of ordination from Religious Science International (RSI) at a special ceremony on Friday, Oct. 12, at The Center for Spiritual Living – Ft. Lauderdale, a Religious Science center in South Florida. “This is the highest award a Religious... - October 16, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
mLogica CEO's Presentation of New BI Solution Featured at IBM IOD Conference in Las Vegas
Amit Okhandiar, President and CEO of mLogica, presents a case study focusing on his company's success at deploying an IBM Data Warehouse for client Capital Network Inc. (CNI) as part of IBM’s Change the World Success Story Program. - October 16, 2007 - mLogica
Auction Success Group (ASG), Reported Fourth Quarter 2007 Sales of $120,000, Up 6% from the Fourth Quarter
Auction Success Group (ASG), reported fourth quarter 2007 sales of $120,000, up 6% from the fourth quarter of 2005 and up 4% sequentially from the third quarter of 2007. "One year ago we commenced a process of refocusing Auction Success Group for long-term success, with a commitment to... - October 14, 2007 - Auction Success Group
International Profit Associates Executive Director Celebrates 11th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Survey Services Tyler Burgess celebrates his milestone 11th anniversary with the company this past month. Tyler Burgess is the Executive Director of Survey Services for International Profit Associates and... - October 12, 2007 - IPA
Hospitals Meet to Share Information, Concerns for Communication with Diverse Patients
Accel Advisors and The Joint Commission Release Study Findings to Prompt Dialogue - October 11, 2007 - Accel Advisors
VIPCG Expands West African Consulting Team
Bola Shitta responsible for Developing and Conducting Training Programs - October 10, 2007 - VIPCG
Auction Success Group (ASG) Recently Announced the Release of Their Newest Line of Products and Services
Auction Success Group (ASG), a leading service provider for Internet home-based business products and services, recently announced the release of their newest line of products and services. Scheduled for release in the first quarter 2008, this complete business launch package includes the industry standard Auction PI eBay market analysis software package, the “Bright Builders” coaching/mentoring program, and their respected Drop Shipping product sourcing service. - October 10, 2007 - Auction Success Group
Socius Recognizes Outstanding Achievement of Area Businesses at Aspire 2007
Six companies were honored with awards by Socius, an Ohio-based business consulting firm, during Socius’ annual conference, Aspire 2007. The companies recognized included TechSolve, Turning Technologies, Motion Control Components (MC2), Bound Tree Medical, LPK, and The Model Group. On September 20, two hundred twenty five professionals from area businesses gathered for the event at The Conference Center at NorthPointe, which centered on the theme “Success at Work. Success in Life.” - October 10, 2007 - Socius
Mahoney & Associates Appoints Kirk Colwell as Senior Consultant
Mahoney & Associates expands its strategic consulting team with the addition of Kirk Colwell. - October 07, 2007 - Mahoney & Associates
Meirc Training and Consulting Dubai: New Quality Seminars Added to the Directory
Meirc is the leading training provider in the Middle east and Gulf. Training seekers can search find and register for Meirc Seminars on meirc.com - October 07, 2007 - Meirc Training and Consulting
The Real Reason Real Estate Professionals Are Struggling…They’re Not “Open for Business”
On October 19, 2007, a local business strategist reveals the real reason less than 12% of homes listed for sale in Placer County are moving…it’s high time someone talks about this. What does the average real estate professional do the moment they pass their exam? They get hired as an... - October 04, 2007 - Liz P. Communications
Raymond E. Urgo Honored with Distinguished Service Award for Leadership in Policies & Procedures Profession
Raymond E. Urgo, founder and principal of Los Angeles, CA-based Urgo & Associates, has recently been honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Board of Directors of the Arlington, VA-based Society for Technical Communication (STC). Urgo’s citation reads “In recognition of... - October 03, 2007 - Urgo & Associates
Spirit, and Strategy: the Real Secret to Success in Business
Far too many conscious entrepreneurs are operating their businesses on intuition with little regard for strategy. On October 4, 2007, a business strategist and branding maven, Liz Pabon will introduce a business model for the conscious small business owner merging spirit, smarts and... - October 03, 2007 - Liz P. Communications
Canadian Virtual Assistant Plans Quest to Visit 28 States in 31 Days
What do you get when you mix two Canadians (a metro sexual lumberjack and a hyperactive virtual assistant) and two dogs traveling across the US in either a Nissan Sentra or a 2005 Dodge Ram? Your first guest might be a new reality television show. Your second guess might be a bad joke. Neither is... - October 03, 2007 - Business Services, ETC