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Donna Davis Mixon
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Cheryl Wurtzer-Zarrillo
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Attend "Do You Know Your Financing Options" on June 19, 2009
Please read first article to right
Attend Business Bites Lunch 'N Learn on July 1, 2009
Triple your Memory and Triple your Business
Presented by Ron White, the Nation's #1 Memory Expert
Ron White, the self-proclaimed Memory Guy and now a record-holding U.S. Memory Champion, will memorize a 40 digit number that he never sees and will memorize most all (if not all the names in the room)! Ron will share:
- Tips to build your business by recalling names and faces
- The sure fire way to use your memory to earn more repeat business
- Proven memory techniques he has used to set national records and you can use to catapult your business and career!
This is a FUN, powerful and entertaining meeting with the national champ and record holder for memory.
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Watch for Upcoming Events
9/25/09 - Business Online Networking Best Practices Workshop at TCU
Fall, 2009 - Email Marketing Workshop presented by Julie Niehoff, Development Director, Constant Contact
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| Schedule a TAB Speaker for your Organization |
| The Alternative Board (TAB) of Fort Worth possesses a Speakers Bureau comprised of individuals from various companies and industries. The range of topics is varied (finance, the environment, new technologies - such as LinkedIn business network, ethics, energy efficiency, and small business management, to name a few).
Click here for a list of topics.
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| Quick Tips |
Use Free Films for Sales Meetings
I recently began using free movie clips from www.simpletruths.com to add variation and deliver strong and inspirational messages during my weekly sales meetings. The team has enjoyed these and the cost (free) - is perfect.
Tom Richter
CT Financial Network
Murray, UT
Planning for Business Sale
When beginning the process of developing an exit strategy, get a business evaluation early. This will help you determine who should be on your exit team and help develop the dashboard to prepare for the sale.
Gary Allietta
Bromley Financial Advisory
Grand Rapids, MI
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| Connect with LinkedIn Business Network |
Register for LinkedIn classes
Read LinkedIn Testimonials
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| TAB in The News |
For a full listing of press hits, please visit our In the News page. |
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| Now Available: Click on the above book cover to order your copy of The Wall Street Journal business book best-seller the 9 Elements of Family Business Success by Allen E. Fishman, Founder and Chairman of The Alternative Board®. |
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Touted as the most valuable and beneficial business advisory organization in the world, The Alternative Board® (TAB) has been featured in leading business news sources from the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, the Washington Post, CNN and many others.
The essential and critical counsel and value The Alternative Board® consistently delivers to small and medium size businesses, and the immediate impact it brings to its client organizations is an essential element for any organization that intends to thrive. | |
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The Alternative Board DFW
Business Improvement Workshop
Do You Know Your Financing Options? |
In these tough times, who else can we turn to when traditional financing isn't financing?
To learn more about alternative methods of financing, attend the "Do You Know Your Financing Options" session on June 19, 2009.
Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?
* If my credit is good, why can't I obtain a loan?
* Why does the SBA loan process take so long and can it be shortened?
* If I go to outside investors, how much of my company do I have to give up?
* What is the difference between full factoring and invoice discounting?
The workshop features 4 very knowledgeable speakers who will answer these and other questions when presenting the key elements of their alternatives. This is the foundation for the second half of the workshop - a very interactive question/answer discussion between the panel of speakers and attendees.
What a great opportunity to learn . . .
and get all of your financing questions answered
at the same time!
Seating is limited. Cost is $35 for TAB members; $50 for Non-members/Guests.
When registering, attendees will be asked to submit questions for the speakers during the panel discussion.
Friday, June 19, 2009; RSVP by June 16, 2009
Registration 8:15 AM to 8:30 AM
Workshop 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
DeVry University, Irving Campus, 4800 Regent Blvd., Irving 75063 (I-635, Freeport Exit); 972-929-6777, Room TBD
$35 TAB Members; $50 TAB Non-members/Guests
Guests are welcome; all guests must register at one of the links above.
Snacks will be served; cafeteria onsite at DeVry University |
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OneSource Virtual HR Tip Determine if Job-Sharing Can Work
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Dear Workplace Doctor,
Recently a valued employee proposed sharing her job instead of quitting to spend more time with her preschool children. She even offered a proposed schedule, divided responsibilities and reduced benefits. Job-sharing sounds like a good concept but can it really work?
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1. Are both employees individually qualified?
2. Is the division of responsibilities optimal?
3. What happens when one is sick or absent?
4. Does the proposed schedule allow for a smooth transition between their shifts?
5. How will they communicate with each other and with employees and clients? Employees and clients need to assume telling either one is sufficient.
6. Will both be available for meetings and training?
7. Will current space, facilities and equipment suffice or does each need separate accommodations for privacy or overlap?
As these questions infer, flexibility, clear expectations and commitment determine job-sharing's success. It's worth a try, considering the value of retaining qualified, valued employees.
Copyright 2009, Dr. Connie Sitterly, Independent Senior HR Consultant, OneSource Virtual HR
Connie Sitterly, "The Workplace Doctor™," is an independent consultant with OneSource Virtual HR, a human resource consulting company based in Euless, Texas. She is an international speaker, trainer, executive coach, author, management consultant, You may reach her by phone 817.737.2893, e-mail csitterly@onesourcevhr.com or www.onesourcevhr.com
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Issue Press Releases in a Down Economy
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Even with a declining economy, it is important to keep your company name and brand in front of customers and prospects. This can be done with next to no advertising dollars, if you invest in public relations. Make sure any company news, especially upbeat features, is sent in press releases to local, regional or national publications. Editors are always looking for content-especially if you include graphics or photographs. Contact your local radio and television media with interesting ideas-such as what you are doing during the downturn to maintain or increase your market share, what you are doing to expand or maintain employment levels or how you are contributing to your community. Then, any published material, news spots or radio programs can be forwarded to your customers, added to your Web site or sent to new prospects.
Norine Carlson-Weber, Alpha Source Inc., Milwaukee, WI |
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Three words to study - Return on Life. These words explain one's focus; more than just "return on investment." There is no set answer to define "return on life." Simply said, its meaning is individually defined - what makes life enjoyable for you.
What's meaningful in life makes many decisions; decisions that are different than what might be most financially attractive.......some of fleeting value, some of substance.
Watching the facial expressions of my brother and his wife as their oldest son gets married is one of those moments when "return on life" is evident.
Family, faith, education and quality times can be filled with experiences to remind us why we do what we do and help us focus on a future brighter than today; not simply dominated by immediate pressures.
Have a great summer!
David H. Diesslin, MBA, CFP® Diesslin & Associates, Inc. |
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| Manage Distractions |
When focus is critical, such as detailed numerical analysis or accuracy of data entry, interruptions break your concentration and cause you to lose momentum. Maintaining productivity in our office was a huge challenge, so to solve the problem we implemented "roundups"-short 15-minute meetings held twice per day allowing employees to share saved up issues or requests. The time in between these meetings is the "quiet zone" where, short of an emergency, much more work gets done. This has greatly improved the dynamics.
Jay Cowan, RiverCross Partners, Richmond, VA
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| Verify Social Security Numbers |
Employers can now verify employee Social Security numbers (SSNs) over the telephone 24 / 7 by using the Social Security Administration's automated Telephone Number Employer Verification (TNEV) service or the online Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS).
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| Explore a New Marketing Frontier |
Social media marketing is no longer for kids. Combat the recession and return to the basics of marketing through relationship building. People do business with who they know and trust. Social media marketing is free, easy and effective. Recommended sites include Facebook and LinkedIn.
Terry Low, Byte Technology, Appleton, WI
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| Federal Minimum Wage Increase |
The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The current federal minimum wage of $6.55 per hour (effective July 24, 2008) will increase to $7.25 per hour (effective July 24, 2009).
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| Scheduling Strategy Planning Sessions |
Schedule your corporate strategy planning sessions during your slower business periods. There are peak times for some businesses when it may be necessary for a business owner to work IN his or her business. Review your sales trends and block off strategic planning time during the sales "valleys". One obvious strategy may be to look at developing business opportunities during these "valleys" to even out cash flow.
TAB Winnipeg Board, Winnipeg, MB |
ABOUT THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD®
The Alternative Board® is comprised of members who are business owners, CEOs or presidents who run businesses in non-competing fields. During a TAB Board meeting, you receive the benefit of the collective experience of the board members, who offer practical solutions to your problems-not theories.
You can learn more about TAB, which has been helping business owners succeed since 1990, by visiting TheAlternativeBoard.com |
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