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ISM Report on Business
Key PMI (Dec):
50.7% (manufacturing) 56.1% (non-manufacturing) [Note: levels above 50% indicate expansion]
Bureau of Economic Activity
Personal Savings (Nov):
+3.6%
Personal Income (Nov): +0.6%
[Note: traditional economic recoveries generally see personal savings levels approaching 10%] |
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| Volume 4 Issue 1 | January 2013 | |
Greetings!
As we enter the new year, we can take solace that the Mayans did not prophesize the EOTWAWKI ("end of the world as we know it"), and that the US fiscal cliff was averted (for now). Economic indicators appear poised for growth in the first quarter. What we do and how we do it becomes more important in a global theater. Our offerings this month give a glimpse on reaching customers, with practical technology, in easy to use ways and correspond to several of our predictions for the new year. Our staff wishes our clients, colleagues and friends a peaceful and prosperous 20-13. |
| PODCAST FEATURE | |  All About the UI: Technology without the gory details (sponsored by SAP)UI (user interface) is king. Why? If software UI is not beautiful, easy, intuitive- and fun- even the most brilliant engineers and designers will fail to please their intended business or consumer end-user audience. Join Managing Principal William Newman and experts from the SAP Duet Enterprise team for more insights on Coffee Break with Game-Changers "All About the UI: Technology without the gory details" sponsored by SAP. (Available via Voice of America on MP3 and itunes) |
| UPCOMING WEBINAR | |  Social Media for High Growth CompaniesOur popular webinar series on Social Media and Social Business for high growth companies and service firms returns updated and fresh for 2013! Sponsored by the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) Academy, this three-part webinar series focuses on the background tools used for social business marketing and how to integrate these with traditional market tactics. Led by Managing Principal William Newman and Senior Manager Jenny Zink, case studies, best practices and quick start tips over three 90-minute webinar sessions will give you the branding and thought leadership power to compete! Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units for each course, as well as a full-series pricing discount, are available. Webinar dates are January 17, 24 and February 7. Register at the IMC Academy here. |
| BLOG FEATURE | |  Software mobility, cloud commerce, Dodd-Frank areas to watch in 2013 Managing Principal William Newman offers his predictions for the new year. Listen to the podcast from the December 19 broadcast of Voice of America's Coffee Break with Game Changers for other 2013 predictions by recognized thought leaders - cloud, compliance, the death of the cash register and more! |
| VIDEO FEATURE | |  Increasing Visualization in Mobile Development using the SAP Mobile Platform Mobile Analytics Kit Join Anton Ansalmar of Rapid Consulting and Managing Principal William Newman as they explore new methods of visualization using the Mobile Analytics Kit available with SAP Mobile Platform. This video promo provides details to link to the full video overview in SAP Experts (login required). |
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Start your new tomorrow, today.
Sincerely, William Newman, CMC, MBA
Co-founder and Managing Principal
Newport Consulting Group, LLC |
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