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Published:02/09/2011 02:58pm
Sometimes the things that make us better are not pleasant. A dose of medicine, a vaccination or an abrupt change of diet. These things are prescribed by a physician to make us better when we are ill. Quality is the same way.........Quality is the health of your company. To achieve Quality (or a healthy company) there are certain "prescriptions" that are necessary and some are not pleasant at the time of application.Auditing is often seen by those who do not fully understand Quality, as a "bitter pill". Managers who think of audits as a waste of time are missing out on...
California Foundation Fund is turning Financial Literacy Upside Down
Published:02/03/2011 02:56pm
California Foundation Fund (CAFF) San Diego CAwww.cafoundationfund.orgThe independent non-profit corporation is creating financial literacy curriculum from the bottom up with the input of local community members. Under the directive of CAFF, studies are under way to determine how specific communities learn and engage in financial literacy topics. The goal of this effort is to ensure future financial literacy initiatives are audience specific and shows progress is helping underserved communities break the cycle of poverty.It is through this study that financial literacy curriculum will be designed to address improvements in audience participation and benefit those that need it the most....
Make your business more personal, make your clients smile!
Published:01/27/2011 08:33am
Business owners and sales reps spend countless hours and more importantly countless dollars trying to connect with their clients on a more personal level. Why? Brand loyalty, repeat sales and word of mouth marketing are the results. Todays advertising market offers thousands of common methods to get your clients in the door, but it takes true entrepreneur spirit to bring them back. Quoted on a Zeromillion.com article, Five ways to get repeat business, It costs anywhere from 5 to 8 times more to gain a new customer as opposed to retaining your customers and 68% of customers will stop using your...
California Foundation Fund (CAFF) online directory helps bankers send clients to school
Published:01/26/2011 08:27pm
California Foundation Fund (CAFF) online directory helps bankers send clients to school. Too often bank tellers are asked by clients to help them find where their money went. Bankers spend hours researching and explaining bank statements. Bank clients are embarrassed and reminded how little time they have spent managing their affairs. There are few times that banks will admit they made a mistake. If they do, trying to avoid fees will cost customers time or worse, derogatory credit. Much of this can be avoided if bank consumers had a resource to learn more about...
Rethink Resolutions the Sequel
Published:01/17/2011 02:45pm
The 3rd Monday of January is deemed the most depressing day of the year. Sure, acknowledge the post-holiday let down and the associated weight up. Yeah, any extra money has evaporated and bills keep appearing everyday in the mail. Perhaps works gotten back into a grind and winter is plain just a grind with bitter cold, blustery winds, driving rain and even multiple snowfalls. But brace against the tide of depression that may be looming, it doesnt have to be a self-fulfilling prophecy! Realize what you can change and what you cant. Decide to react...
PHOENIX LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOC. BOARD RESPONDS TO MANAGEMENT
Published:01/16/2011 04:41am
In labor relations, the grantors (management) focus on the company, the requestors (association) protect the workers. Public safety is unique. The owners of the company are the citizens not the chief. In addition, our workers knowingly risk their lives to protect the owners. 20 years ago, Police Chief Dennis Garrett and PLEA President Mike Petchell engaged in respectful dialogue each understood their role. Since 2006, Phoenix Police Management has espoused two different philosophies. First, Im not going to let PLEA or citizens tell me when or how to do investigations. Second, Keep...
ECOTREK 2011 BEST OF AMERICA TOUR FUELED BY CELLULOSIC ETHANOL LAUNCHED TUESDAY
Published:01/16/2011 04:37am
General Motors calls EcoTrek founder, Tom Holm, a champion of the automotive industry who is awakening mankind to alternatives in living and new methods to preserve our natural resources. Mitsubishi Motors adds, (Holm is) setting the highest standards of innovation and achievement. While German auto news dubs Holm simply, das Eco-Pimper. Fuel made from farm waste diverted from land-fills is heading to gas stations throughout America. But first, Tom Holm, Executive Director of the non-profit EcoTrek Foundation, tests the viability of this revolutionary biofuel during his 10,000-mile Best of America Tour. Holm's 23 city cross country journey...
Hip Hop Artist Feature Selected as Finalist for Los Angeles Music Video Festival
Published:01/13/2011 05:18am
ew York, NY -January 13, 2011 The music video, We Want It by New York based hip hop artist Feature, was selected as finalist for the First Annual Los Angeles Music Video Festival. Winners will be selected at the festival on January 23rd at the Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles. Filmed in New York City, the video portrays the lives of three struggling artists. We Want It is one of the original singles off the mix tape The Trailer which was released in August 2010. We Want It recently won best video at the 2010 Silver Sound Music Festival in...
The Cost of Your Workplace Bully
Published:01/03/2011 10:26pm
Bullying costs you money.For starters, it causes the following things to go up: Depression Anxiety Discouragement Absenteeism Presenteeism Turnover Vengeful activities Workers comp claims Health insurance costs Litigation costsand the following things to go down: Quality of work Quantity of work Self-esteem Job satisfaction Company loyalty Customer satisfaction Number of customers Company reputation Relationships Communication Ability to meet goals Bottom lineBullying is quite costly, in that it (a) refocuses employee energy from productivity to self-protection, (b) results in staff turnover and burnout, (c) intensifies the use of sick leave, (d) increased medical and workers compensation claims due to occupational stress,...
Methods Organizing SoCal Stuffed Animal Drive
Published:12/30/2010 02:47am
Methods Organizing in association with Stuffed Animals for Emergencies (S.A.F.E.) and Disposal Alternatives is proud to host a Get Organized Month San Fernando Valley Stuffed Animal DriveJanuary 10th through 30th, 2011Bring all your stuffed animals whether they are new, like new,gently used or loved beyond all repair. All animals in good condition will be distributed through Stuffed Animals for Emergencies (S.A.F.E.) to Police, Fire Rescue, Ambula...nce Services, Childrens Services, Hospitals, Life Flight, and other emergency organizations. These emergency organizations use the stuffed animals to ease the childrens nerves and calm their fears. Any animals that are beyond repair will be...
Hair Analysis for Good Health
Published:12/25/2010 04:37pm
Hair analysis is a non invasive test to determine your vitamin deficits and toxic excess...These problems can lead to sysmptoms including sensitive hearing, leg cramps, britle nails, dry skin and other syndromes. Taking a multivitamin can hurt you if you take too much of something that creates a toxic effect: example: copper can cause irritability; mercury can cause memory loss; aluminum from your deodorant can cause other problems. Our website: Americantvproductions.com that will link you to AmericaNurse (spelled with one N) will give you access to forms and articles explaining the advantage of taking a small amount of hair from...
Comedian Don Barnhart and actors Christian Slater and Kal Penn visit troops to lift morale
Published:12/22/2010 01:03pm
Award winning comedian Don Barnhart and Hollywood Celebrities Christian Slater and Kal Penn head overseas to help lift troop morale. War and combat is one of the most stressful things a soldier will face and although they train for it, it's not always easy. Right now, we are seeing a huge increase in suicides for the soldiers and I believe that comedy can help to relieve some of the pressure and stress these soldiers are facing. It has been said that, That laughter is the best medicine. It also turns out that comedy can be a preventative medicine as...
Soliders Lift Our Spirits By Volunteering
Published:12/22/2010 01:00pm
When one thinks of a Marine, the first thought that comes to mind is a lean, mean fighting machine. While this is true, what you dont think of is the other humanitarian side. For the last seventeen years, Ive had the honor and privilege of producing and performing my stand up act several weeks a year overseas for the troops. Our job is to lift the morale and spirits of the U. S. Military servings their tours of duty. Ive seen all sides of war. The news covers death and destruction but seldom show the other side of our fighting men...
Award Winning Comedian Don Barnhart Now Teaching Others The Art Of Being Funny
Published:12/22/2010 12:53pm
Award Winning Comedian, Second City Improv Graduate and Comedy Club Booker/Consultant Don Barnhart is now offering "Stand Up Comedy Classes" in Las Vegas, NVDon is offering a 6 week 2 hour class for only 300. (That's only 50 a class) Don can help jump-start your comedy career helping you find and develop your comedy character - the part of you that is uniquely funny. Don Barnhart's Stand Up Comedy Class can help you become a stand up comedian or just become a funnier person in real life! If you're already performing comedy, Don's experience will fine tune your act and get...
Coco Pet Fashion Lanza Boutique Para Mascotas en Estados UnidosCoco Pet Fashion Lanza Boutique Para Mascotas en Estados Unidos
Published:12/22/2010 01:06am
Coco Pet Fashion Lanza Boutique Para Mascotas en Estados UnidosCoco Pet Fashion, la marca de prendas de vestir para perros favorita de las celebridades, lanza una tienda on-line y la nueva lnea de productos para mascotas con: abrigos, remeras,camas, correas y mucho ms.Miami, 20 de Diciembre de 2010.- Gran Lanzamiento en los Estados Unidos de la marca de prendas de vestir para perros, "Coco Pet Fashion", dirigida a todas las personas afortunadas de tener un perro en su vida y que disfrutan del AMOR que incondicionalmente ellos dan. Ese es el lenguaje de "Coco Pet Fashion", el...
