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Hiring an Employee vs. a Contractor (01/10/2012 show)

January 12, 2012 by angishields

The current tech sector has low unemployment rate. To hire an employee or a contractor? Listen to our experts.

Dion DeLoof, President of Anteo Group founded Anteo Group, a technology professional services firm in Atlanta, GA in 2002. Anteo Group, a technology professional services firm, solves technology problems by putting the best minds to work using our unique and innovative approach. Our hybrid model for project execution combines the best of your internal resources with the most appropriate assets from our vast network of industry experts.

Prior to Anteo Group, Dion completed a 6 year term in Europe. Several of the positions he held in Europe included: Director of European Operations for Andlock, The Hague, Netherlands; European Division Director, Engineering Services, Allegis Group, London, England; and Director of U.K. Operations, IT Services, Allegis Group, London, England.

Under Dion’s leadership, Anteo Group has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s prestigious A+ employer award 7 years in a row including #1 and named to Entrepreneur Magazines Hot 100 Companies. Dion was honored with the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40under40 award. Dion holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Hope College. Dion DeLoof’s Segment

Edwin Marcial is a Senior Vice President and the Chief Technology Officer for the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Mr. Marcial has over 19 years of experience in the technology industry architecting and developing software systems. His experiences include 4 years working with Harris Energy Control Systems division where he was part of a team developing distributed energy management systems. He joined Continental Power Exchange (CPEX) in 1996 and in 1998 his technical vision led to the design of an Internet based commodity trading system that would evolve to become the ICE trading platform. In 2000, CPEX became the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the ICE Trading System was launched.

Today Mr. Marcial leads a team of very talented technologists as they continue to enhance the ICE’s core trading, clearing and data systems and build new applications for the advancement of the Intercontinental Exchange. In 2011 Mr. Marcial was named as one of Computerworld’s Premiere 100, in 2010 he was name one of the top 10 CIOs on Wall Street, in 2009 he was named as one of InfoWorld’s top 25 CTOs, and in 2007 Mr. Marcial was named the Georgia Corporate CIO of the Year. Mr. Marcial holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida’s College of Engineering. Edwin Marcial’s Segment

Business Selling/Buying Strategies: Gareth Young and Perry Walter.

January 11, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Business Selling/Buying Strategies: Gareth Young and Perry Walter.

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Gareth Young has extensive experience in business and corporate development, finance, and the nuts and bolts of running a small business.

In 2006, Mr. Young founded finanSight LLC, a professional services providing financial and operational services to start-ups and small businesses, including services such as training, organizational consulting, and assistance with state tax credits.

Prior to his experience with finanSight, Mr. Young was Executive Director of Corporate Development for BellSouth Corporation, a role in which he served in Atlanta for over ten years. In that position, he was responsible for developing and executing business expansion strategies for BellSouth through mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other transactions. Working closely with BellSouth business units, Mr. Young identified strategic needs and alternative courses of action, and he helped business-unit executives establish priorities and execute on them in efficient, effective ways. Where alliances, acquisitions, or divestitures were required, he selected appropriate targeted candidates; staffed and led teams to negotiate, execute and close transactions that realized immediate improvement in operational and financial performance; and laid the foundation for financially responsible, sustainable growth. He previously worked in a BellSouth special-projects finance group, where he designed, staffed, and managed due diligence for acquisition and divestiture candidates; assisted with transaction strategy; and built operations models.

Mr. Young began his career at Deloitte, where he spent seven years serving diverse clients in industries including banking, retail, paper and printing, and light engineering. Other Deloitte duties included serving as a facilitator in Deloittes United Kingdom national training group before becoming regional training director in the United States. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the UK and worked as an audit manager in the UK and the US. He has received a number of awards, including the Elijah Watt Sells Award for the C.P.A. exam.

A graduate of Jesus College, Oxford, in the UK, with an M.A. in mathematics, Mr. Young is married and lives in Atlanta with his wife and two teenage children. His is also an author, and his first novel was published in 2009.

Mr. Walter, CFA, ASA, is a Managing Director at HH Advisors LLC, a boutique financial advisory firm

specializing in preparing business appraisals for a variety of purposes, in addition to providing commercial

real estate appraisals and related services through a division called Meridian Advisors.

Mr. Walter, CFA, ASA, is a Managing Director at HH Advisors LLC, a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in preparing business appraisals for a variety of purposes, in addition to providing commercial real estate appraisals and related services through a division called Meridian Advisors.

Prior to joining HH Advisors LLC, Mr. Walter was a Senior Consultant and Business Plan expert for inCode Telecom (2007-2009), a strategy and management consulting firm focused on providing advisory and consulting services for telecommunications and technology companies, as well as Private Equity firms. Mr.Walter founded Digital Media Investigations (2005-2006), a computer forensics firm focused on civil litigation and financial fraud cases.

Mr. Walter was also one of four co-founders and CFO of WireFree Connect LLC, a venture-funded wireless Internet service company. Previously, as a general partner at Valiant Ventures (2001-2005), a venture consulting company, he helped early-stage technology companies develop their business and strategic plans, build-out their senior teams, and raise various rounds of capital. Mr. Walter served as Senior Telecom Analyst with The Robinson-Humphrey Company (1996-2001) (a division of Smith Barney) and he held a similar position with Raymond James Financial (1993-1996) in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Episode 5: Tredeau Design and Georgia Humanities Council – Marketing and Communications for Nonprofit Organizations in a Recession

January 11, 2012 by angishields

Make A Difference Radio

Episode 5: Tredeau Design and Georgia Humanities Council - Marketing and Communications for Nonprofit Organizations in a Recession

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Join us on January 11th as Make A Difference Radio explores strategies and best practices in marketing and communications for nonprofit organizations during difficult economic times.

Derek will be speaking with Scott Tredeau, Owner and Creative Director at Tredeau Design. His firm is a full-service graphic communications firm that primarily works with nonprofit organizations. Also joining the discussion will be Jamila Owens. She is Director of Marketing and Communications for the Georgia Humanities Council. The council is a statewide nonprofit organization working to ensure that humanities and culture remain integral to lives of Georgians.

Interview with Drew Ellenburg – Running for State Senate

January 10, 2012 by angishields

Everything Atlanta

Interview with Drew Ellenburg - Running for State Senate

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A successful small business owner, Drew Ellenburg understands our economy and the value of hard work. Drew started The Ellenburg Chair Company, a furniture manufacturing company, in Smyrna in 1998. After selling the business, Drew started a representative firm for Furniture Manufacturers across the U.S. Drew only represents furniture made right here in America.

A fifth generation Atlantan, Drew graduated from Marietta High School, and he received a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University. Drew learned the value of hard work early in life from working in his family’s retail furniture business which was founded in 1942 by his Grandfather, Howard Ellenburg. The business still exists today inside the 6th District in Smyrna.

Committed to his faith, Drew is an active member of Eastside Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon.

Committed to his family, Drew is married to his high-school sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth. They are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Jack (4) and Anne Collins (2). They live in Buckhead.

Drew is also a supporter of numerous causes and organizations. He financially supports Heritage Prep School, Liberty University, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Homerville, GA, Eastside Baptist Church, Goodwill, Ambassadors International, Young Life and Loving Arms Cancer Outreach.

What People Are Saying About Drew

“Drew knows what it is like to own and operate a small business. I appreciate his willingness to serve. As a small business owner, I vote Drew Ellenburg for State Senate.”

– Charles Brandon Wilson, Ampt Electric

“Drew is a deeply committed man and he will fight for what is right and just.”

– Laurie Denmark, Denmark’s Furniture

“Drew is an all too rare example of what we need in public service – a successful, conservative businessman with value based principles, common sense and unselfish energy.”

– Jim Walden

“Drew is very personable.”

– Anitra Daniels, Delta Airlines

“A man of integrity who truly loves his state of Georgia.”

– Sara Sullivan

“Drew is a genuine faith filled family man who keeps his word. Drew has shown exemplary character in dealing in business situations.”

– Dave Renkes, Independent Furniture Representative

“Drew is the epitome of integrity.”

– Alisa Waldrop Ellenburg, Esq

“Drew is a man after God’s own heart. “

– Brian C. Copeland

“I have known Drew for over a decade and have great trust in him.”

– Brian Wilson, Wilson Realty Group

“Drew is a hard working businessman who operates with integrity.”

– Austin Turner, Turner’s Fine Furniture

“Drew is capable, hardworking, dependable, and above all, honest. I am proud and honored to associate with a man of his caliber.”

– Kristen Wilson, KB3 Consulting Solutions

“Drew is a great family man as well as a true Christian.”

– Mike Lefort, Small Businessman

Transformational Women Highlights Carol Godfrey, VP Marketing Southwire

January 9, 2012 by angishields

Transformational Women

Transformational Women Highlights Carol Godfrey, VP Marketing Southwire

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We sat down to talk with Carol Godfrey, VP Marketing and Product Development for Southwire, a privately held company who is a leader in the electrical wiring industry. In this interview, hear her talk about her personal brand of “Care Intensely”, and get her advice about what it takes to be an authentic leader in a technical and male-dominated industry.

Carol Godfrey is Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Southwire’s Energy Division. In her current role, Carol is responsible for developing new product and service offerings including strategic partnerships, new product manufacturing, and acquisitions. Carol oversees a product management team, works closely with operations management during new manufacturing, develops strategies for merchandising, and engages with the internal and external sales agent through who bring all products to market. Carol is heavily involved with maintaining a presence for Southwire in the Power and Renewable Energy Industry and working to expand Southwire’s market share and mind share in North America.

Over the last 25 years she has held marketing, sales and manufacturing leadership positions including managing national and regional teams of direct sales and manufacturers sales representatives. Her marketing leadership includes oversight from full lines of commercial, construction and utility solutions to new product R&D and industry-leading innovation initiatives.

Carol has unique qualifications in that she has an extensive sales and marketing background coupled with a broad baseline of manufacturing experience and a degree in industrial engineering with an emphasis in statistics from Auburn University (BSIE ’86). She approaches complex challenges and engineering puzzles with common sense and pragmatism. She has worked for leading national organizations including Southwire Company, Hubbell Incorporated, Alcan Aluminum Corporation, Ralston Purina Company and Tampa Electric Company.

From her involvement in community through Southwire’s many outreach programs, to her other civic and non-profit endeavors, you’ll often find her demonstrating her personal sentiment of “Care Intensely”. A native of Louisville, KY, Carol and her husband, Gary Godfrey (Auburn BSIE ’86), live in Atlanta.

ShowBiz Atlanta Interviews Dale Sizemore of FLIPSFilm

January 7, 2012 by angishields

ShowBiz Atlanta

ShowBiz Atlanta Interviews Dale Sizemore of FLIPSFilm

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There is more to show business than just glitz and glam. Behind the scenes, there’s a whole lotta business going on. And with all the great tax incentives in Georgia, there’s a whole lot of it going on right here. That’s were Dale Sizemore comes in. Just over a year ago, over a cup of coffee, he came up with the idea to make it even easier for local communities to attract film and television productions and all money that comes with them to their towns. So, he rolled up his sleeves and created FLIPSFilm to make the permitting process easier, faster and better for both the communities and the production teams.

Dale was our first victim on ShowBiz Atlanta and he may just become a regular! We had a great time chatting about how he got started, the services FLIPSFilm provides, and his plans for growth.

January 10th – Entrepreneurs Who Know and Effectively Use the “Power of the Pen” – 2nd Edition

January 6, 2012 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

January 10th – Entrepreneurs Who Know and Effectively Use the “Power of the Pen” – 2nd Edition

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Each Write Here, Write Now program closes with this tag, “Join us next time when business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals come together to discuss the power of the pen and its impact on their business: Write Here, Write Now.” Write Here, Write Now, through its shows and guests, encourages individuals to discover the impact that writing can have on one’s career and/or professional life. Today’s guests have mastered that power and discuss how they use it in their careers. Evy Blasi wrote her first book, A Guide to Divorce: From Someone Who’s Been There, in 2006. As part of that writing adventure Evy became a state registered mediator and divorce coach. She currently is writing materials for use in workshops and seminars to help couples strengthen their marriages. Melissa Galt is a veteran in maximizing the “power of the pen” through keynote speeches, seminars, training, books, articles, and social media. Take a look at how Melissa leverages her knowledge: www.melissagalt.com. Then listen to this broadcast and learn. Be challenged by these dynamic entrepreneurs.

Therapeutic Horticulture at the Arboretum, and MyAccessableHome

January 5, 2012 by angishields

Eugeria

Therapeutic Horticulture at the Arboretum, and MyAccessableHome

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Susan Morgan grew up in Tennessee where her love for horticulture started early on as her father was a horticulturalist. After graduating from the University of Tennesee with a B.S. in Horticulture, she went on to receive her M.S. in Plant Sciences with an emphasis in Public Horticulture. She recently received a certificate in Horticulture Therapy from the Horticulture Therapy Institute at Colorado State University and holds an International Diploma in Botanic Garden Education from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London England.

Susan moved to Dallas when her husband’s job was relocated and has been at the Dallas Arboretum since 2007, where she is the Senior Manager of Therapeutic Horticulture. Prior to her work at the Dallas Arboretum, Susan was the assistant gardening editor for HGTV.com and Scripps Network. If you would like to contact Susan about her Horticulture Therapy programs at the Dallas Arboretum, you can reach her at 214-515-6595 or email her at smorgan@dallasarboretum.org.

Third-time guest Dara McMillan, LMSW, grew up in New York in a family of health care professionals. She received her Masters in Social Work from Boston University, and spent more than a decade as a social worker and a geriatric care coordinator. Dara moved to the Atlanta are in 1996. In her work as a social worker, Dara often observed clients in less than “accessible” living situations – either from a furniture placement perspective, or from a structural perspective. Dara and her husband Chuck are the owners of a unique company called My Accessable Home. Though there are a few other companies in the Atlanta area that specialize in renovations for seniors and disabled adults, their business is unique in that they bring a wholistic approach to the process. This is a great benefit to their clients as they truly understand both the physical and social needs of their clients and what will be needed to make their home safe to live in as they age. Dara will be hosting a free workshop in February together with Paige Joyner of CompliancePlus regarding federal HIPAA compliance. Additionally, you can see MyAccessableHome in “A Home For All Ages” at the Atlanta Home Show in March. Dara can be reached at (404) 274-1488 or visit them on the web at www.myaccessablehome.com.

We want to thank Griswold Special Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Special Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta for 20 years.

Georgia State Sen. Curt Thompson and State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick

January 5, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Georgia State Sen. Curt Thompson and State Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick

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Dr. Alan Urech and Elizabeth Gordon of Business Radio X speak with Thompson and Kendrick about fast-growing metro Atlanta counties, the process of running for political office, entrepreneurship in our state. They discuss significant legislation planned for 2012 including state taxes and decreased business regulations. Thompson and Kendrick are also well-versed on the topic of small business ownership as they both run their own law firms (Thompson’s in Norcross and Kendrick’s in Lithonia). They both used the air time to encourage people to get involved in local government by contacting their local Chambers of Commerce and state congressional leaders through http://www.legis.ga.gov. You can find Thompson’s personal website here and Kendrick’s here.