Nov 30 2006
BrandoHR announced yesterday the launch of their recently, upgraded website. Easily accessible, the website provides tools that small to mid-size businesses can use to level the playing field when competing for qualified talent.
Nov 29 2006
Purity Innovative Water Designs is staging a 13-foot Christmas “Giving Tree” this holiday season in their gallery to benefit the Shepherd Community and Caring at Christmas programs for families in need this year. Donations of new toys, hats, gloves, socks and underwear for children under 12-years old as well as canned foods can be dropped off under the tree until Wednesday, December 20th during regular business hours.
Nov 27 2006
Businesses will vie this week for $150,000 in the third annual entrepreneurship competition at the Purdue Technology Center, the school announced today. Finalists are competing in one of three regions: Lafayette-West Lafayette on Tuesday; northwest Indiana on Wednesday; and Fort Wayne on Friday.
As a state we need more of this type of emphasis on entrepreneurship. We have the talent, now we need the training,and financing!
Nov 27 2006
Rainmakers, Indianapolis’ fastest growing networking organization announced today the addition of a new advisory board which will help guide the organization’s expansion into the Noblesville community. Led by David Schoenenberger, founder of the Schoenenberger Insurance Group, the new Noblesville advisory board members will serve a two year term, providing advice and feedback to the management team. In addition, they are responsible for involving guests and new members in the organization.
Nov 27 2006
The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced today that Lorraine Ball, founder of Roundpeg, will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Marketing Special Interest Group Meeting, Tuesday, November 28th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Nov 27 2006
Indianapolis-based Effective Selling Methods, Inc. has changed its name.
The company, a highly respected business and sales training organization, is now TRUSTPOINTE, INC. It is an authorized licensee of the Sandler Sales Institute. “Our clients have told us we teach them so much more than how to sell,” said president Tim Roberts, “so it was time to change.” Roberts has taken an evangelical approach to his position in training, claiming that relationships of value do not take place until a solid base of trust is established. “Trust always determines not only the length of a selling cycle, but affects the length of the relationship as well,” said Roberts.
Nov 27 2006
I am a networking junkie. And unlike people with other addictions, I am not looking for a cure for my addiction, because I think it is healthy to get my business buzz from networking. For a small business owner with a limited budget, it is a powerful way to build your brand.
If the thought of attending a networking event strikes fear in your heart, it’s time for a few lessons. Pat Milner and I will be offering our Fishing Lesson’s program Thursday morning from 8 - 10. Seating is limited, but there are still a few spaces available So sign up now!
Nov 22 2006
Accent on Business announced today they will be offering two half-day communication skills workshops. Taught by professional voice and speech coach Ellen Dunnigan, the two programs are “Make Your Mark with the 60 Second Commercial” and “Neurolinguistic Programming: Using NLP for Business Success”.
Nov 22 2006
Local entrepreneurs and auto enthusiasts Christina Baker and Denise Kissick have launched a unique business designed to help women breeze through the car buying process. Turning Point Auto Agents leverages more than 18-years of combined automotive and customer service experience.
Nov 13 2006
The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced today that Ann Clifford, founder of Safari Solutions will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Entrepreneur Special Interest Group Meeting, Thursday, December 7th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
