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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
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
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
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
"The CEO Show with Robert Reiss Goes National" -- Bernie Marcus Interview on Radio
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, interviewed on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss,” talks with Robert about giving back to customers, to employees, and to society. Bernie provides valuable insights about three passions that have occupied much of his life during the recent past: The Home Depot, The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, and “The Marcus Institute,” whose mission is treating children affected by autism. - October 03, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
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
Employee Pride at the Heart of Customer Service -- Dick Cattani of Restaurant Associates and Stew Leonard of Stew Leonard’s Interviewed -- The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dick Cattani, President of Restaurant Associates, and Stew Leonard, CEO of Stew Leonard’s, is interviewed on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss” about how employee pride and motivation are vital components for delivering extraordinary customer service. These executives explain specific ways their companies differentiate themselves from competition by creating unique customer experiences. - October 02, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Mestrovich Appointed to DSA’s Federal Advisory Board
Will assist in strategic planning for Civilian, Defense and Intel sectors - October 01, 2007 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Don’t Worry – Be "Scrappy": Silicon Valley Vet Kimberly Wiefling’s New Book “Scrappy Project Management" Exposes the 12 Hidden Pitfalls of Managing Every Project
This Dirty Dozen won’t get you past enemy lines. In fact, they are the enemy to every project manager. And like that covert band of ex-cons granted the opportunity to commute their sentences in the movie by the same name, this group of 12 project pitfalls – if not eradicated from the... - September 30, 2007 - Wiefling Consulting, LLC
Hit Business Radio Series - The CEO Show with Robert Reiss – Features Tory Kiam, CEO Lia Sophia and Jay Walker, Founder of Priceline.com
Tory Kiam, president of lia sophia—the world’s largest direct seller of jewelry—talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, October 7, 2007 at 9 pm EST, about how his company’s products and opportunities are connecting women to their dreams and how this is revolutionizing the fashion jewelry industry. Later in the show Jay Walker, Founder of Priceline.com discuss what it takes to bring business ideas to fruition. - September 30, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Innovative New Life Insurance Continuing Education Course Approved in California in New Annuity for Capital Gains Deferral
The Settlement Institute, a national educator for professional advisors dealing with real estate and business sales, has announced the launch of its new life insurance continuing education course on the Structured Sale annuity for capital gains deferral as the only one of its kind in existence. - September 30, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Creative Technology Services Acquires PlainSense Wheelchairs, Inc. and Enters the Pediatric Wheelchair Market
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (www.ctsmius.com) announced that it acquired PlainSense Wheelchairs, Inc., a Peachtree City, Georgia company. CTS is continuing to focus on its growth in the medical device industry, and retained the services of CJPS-Enterprises, LLC (www.cjps-enterprises.com) to help develop strategies and tactics to grow organically as well as through acquisitions. - September 28, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
IPA Charities Supports Hasbara Fellowships
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to Hasbara Fellowships. Due to this contribution, Hasbara Fellowships can continue to bring college students to Israel in order to arm them with the materials and tools needed to promote Israel on their campuses as well as to enhance education around... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Chicago Foundation for Women
IPA Charities has contributed $2,500 to the Chicago Foundation for Women. This donation helped support the foundation’s 22nd Annual Luncheon & Symposium held on September 11, 2007. The symposium included speeches conducted by various individuals such as activist, actor, writer and... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates President, Managing Director and Charities President to Participate in Annual MLK, Jr. Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President, Gregg Steinberg, was asked to serve as the Dinner Co-Chair for the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 40th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner held on January 12, 2008. As well, IPA-IBA’s Managing... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
For the third consecutive year, IPA Charities contributes to the Hispanic Heritage Organization. - September 27, 2007 - IPA
Work-Life Balance Expert Lisa Martin Only Canadian to Present at Working Mother 100 Best Companies 2007 WorkLife Congress
Lisa Martin, founder and president of the Vancouver-based work-life coaching company Briefcase Moms, today announced she will be moderating a session at the upcoming Working Mother 100 Best Companies 2007 WorkLife Congress in New York City. The only Canadian among the conference presenters, Martin... - September 27, 2007 - Lisa Martin International
High Sierra Consulting Has a New Look
Govcon101.com and its new product Your GSA Pro website launch. - September 27, 2007 - High Sierra Consulting
Mahoney & Associates Grows Again with Addition of Key Staff Members
Mahoney & Associates fills three strategic management positions. - September 26, 2007 - Mahoney & Associates
Technology Associates Announces Podcast on Network Management
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 the release of a podcast on managing a... - September 25, 2007 - Technology Associates
Creative Technology Services Joins Forces with CJPS Enterprises
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (www.ctsmius.com) has retained the services of CJPS Enterprises, LLC, (www.cjps-enterprises.com), the high-growth strategy firm, known for its speed and results. CTS is continuing to focus on customer diversification, and on adding to the market segments that it currently serves in the medical device industry, since its spin off from well-known automotive supplier MSX International, last year. - September 23, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
Free Seminar Luncheon for Small Businesses - Increasing Profits with Quick and Simple Planning
Arrow Quality International (AQI) announced today they will be holding their first free seminar luncheon for Small Businesses on October 11, 2007. The topic of this first seminar will focus upon effective planning. Aaron Wong, Founder of AQI and Presenter at the seminar, said, “According to... - September 22, 2007 - Arrow Quality International
IPA Charities Contribute to Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon
IPA Charities makes their annual donation of $10,000 at the MDA Telethon. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
John R. Burgess is welcomed into the Clara Barton Society’s Mabel Boardman Circle. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
Business Development Asia Advises Global Power Equipment Group on Divestment of Nanjing, China Boiler Business
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") announces that Global Power Equipment Group has agreed with A-TEC Industries, the sale of Global Power's China boiler business, located in Nanjing, China - September 19, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
Technology Associates Inks Deal with the Insurance Center
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 been contracted by The... - September 17, 2007 - Technology Associates
Going Out of Business Sale Forum Now Open
Until now, there has been no information for a retail store owner to conduct a going out of business sale. Now thanks to Jerry Robertson of Jrob Consult LLC, a retail store owner can get more info and make a better decision to hire a professional company or do the going out of business sale themselves. - September 14, 2007 - Jrob Consult LLC