Tune in to downtown Atlanta’s business talk morning show for a mid-week review of all the hot business news. Hear headlines, happenings and hilarity as we dish about the business of Atlanta. Get the inside scoop on progress, politics and plans. Learn who to know, where to go and how to avoid traffic along the way. Hosted by actress Dana Barrettt and author Elizabeth Gordon, this show features regular guests from the Atlanta media and business community.
Good People launches Wednesday, March 14th at 11:00am
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“GOOD PEOPLE” focuses on how organizations of all sizes attract and retain good people. From recruiting practices, to continuing education, to employee surveys, benefits and more – the hosts of “GOOD PEOPLE” talk to HR executives from across a wide variety of industries to discover their best practices.
C-Suite Exclusives launches February 2012
Renegade Radio Launches, Thursday, January 19th!
Join us each Thursday at Noon for Renegade Radio!
BevAnn Bonds – My first post
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Event Title –
“Franchising as a Career, an Investment, or Both”
Event Description –
Have you been considering business ownership as a career change, a supplemental income source or an additional layer of retirement security? Have you stopped short of looking into franchising because you think it’s all fast food, or it’s too expensive? Mark Cory, franchise placement specialists from FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on the wide-range of categories and investment levels available today. He’ll also discuss the various entry strategies available in the world of franchising, ranging from single unit owner/operator to semi-absentee investor to regional developer. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you!
Following is a brief outline of the topics covered in FranNet’s seminar:
- General discussion of the reasons that compel individuals to start their own business in the first place.
A comparison of the pros and cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or starting a franchise.
- How franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, entry and long-term strategies, investment levels and fees.
- The legal regulations governing franchising that protect the buyer.
A strategic approach to defining your personal business model, quantifying your returns and safely researching and selecting the business opportunity that’s right for you.
•Growth trends and choices in franchising that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies.
•A brief overview of FranNet’s no-fee, no-obligation consulting service is also provided.Register by email (http://www.200-office.com/) or by calling (313) 821-5060
Location –
Offices of Rehmann CPAs
39300 West Twelve Mile Road | Suite 100 | Farmington Hills, MI
ShowBiz Atlanta launches Wednesday, January 4th at 3:30pm
Host Dana Barrett interviews everyone from casting agents and locations scouts to permitting experts, producers, and all of the assorted vendors who make productions in Atlanta possible.
Women on Top launches 2012!
Women on Top is a live weekly radio broadcast where female executives from public, private and non-profit sectors share a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it’s like being a key leader in a top organization.
We interview high achievers about their success, find out how they carved a path to realizing their goals and how they reinvest back into their community.
We uncover what really goes on at the top; straight from the executive floor boardroom, our guests reveal the unwritten rules of business, sharing best practices in leadership and how they stay one-step ahead in a world of constant change.
Hear real stories from mentors about professional growth, and their source of courage to boldly go where no man has gone before. Join us for Women on Top.
Elizabeth Gordon
Flourishing Businesss, LLC
Warren McClellan of McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC explains their approach to educating and empowering business owners
BevAnn Bonds host of High Achiever Radio and efficiency expert, entrepreneur, and virtual assistant of Business Support Solutions, will interview Warren McClellan of McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC. We will learn more about McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC and their philosopy for:
- accounting which is a top down focus looking first at the needs of the client and creating an engagement to meet those needs.
- client service. If you are concerned about the client needs, the rest will take care of itself.
- empowering the client through training and simplification of their processes. Often they don’t take ownership of that part of their business. Ownership removes the mystery and ugliness and allows them to engage and utilize the information to manage and grow their businesses.
McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC is a CPA firm that serves owner involved businesses. Our mission is to assist these owners in organizing, managing and utilizing the details of their businesses in a way that allows them more opportunities to focus on the missions of their organizations.
Warren began his career with small business at a local CPA firm while completing the requirements for his CPA. Subsequently he completed his Masters degree and found himself with the largest CPA firm in the world assisting tax departments of many of the Fortune 100 companies. After years of traveling and successfully climbing the ladder, he wanted more control over his life and future. He returned to serving small business by building a firm that addresses their needs in a unique way.
Mike Skorb of Alpharetta Imprints explains what it takes to adapt and thrive in today’s economy
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BevAnn Bonds host of High Achiever Radio and efficiency expert, entrepreneur, and virtual assistant of Business Support Solutions, interviewed Mike Skorb of Alpharetta Imprints to learn about the promotional products industry and Mike’s achievements in business and life.
As a small business owner, Mike has been able to continuously thrive and adapt in an incredibly tough economy and competitive market. Â He has created full service promotional marketing company that is able to provide full service promotional products including embroidery, screen printing, promotional products, signs/banners, and business stationary.
Mike Skorb grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Georgia after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He received his MBA from Auburn.
Prior to entering the Promotional Marketing industry, Mike worked in the Information Technology Industry for 20 years. Mike has worked for many cutting edge start-up companies including Bellsouth.net and E*TRADE.
As an Information Technology Manager with 16 years experience in a variety of industries. He is analytical and intuitive problem solver with proven experience managing multiple technology segments and product deployment phases. Â His expertise includes:
- Project and Process Management
- Business integration
- Strong background in process implementation and operations.
Mike has been in the promotional marketing industry for more than 5 years. His company, Alpharetta Imprints, is a virtual one stop promotional marketing company.
Alpharetta Imprints has been helping businesses and organizations with Promotional Marketing since 2005. Whether a business, school, non-profit organization, or sports team, the need to convey your image is critical to your success and helps you stand out from the crowd.
Alpharetta Imprints proudly serve clients in the following industries:
- Corporate
- Education
- Restaurants
- Construction
- Small Business
- Franchise
- Sport Teams
- National Accounts
- Trade Shows
Alpharetta Imprints has a national network offering a wide variety of apparel, promotional products, signage solutions and gift items. We create programs that are designed specifically for your audience. Our turnkey packages are designed to turn your vision into reality while saving you time and money. We have access to a vast promotional products database that includes over 200,000 imprintable items for any occasion – creating a unique “one-stop shop” for your promotional marketing needs.
Their services include:
- Embroidery
- Screen Printing
- Ad Specialties / Promotional Products
- Signs & Banners
- Business Stationary, including Business Cards
- Direct to Garment Printing & Heat Transfers
- Team Uniforms
They have local Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Sign/Banner production facilities so they are able to provide fast, quality service.
For more information and to contact Mike:
Office: Â 770-569-0601 Â | Â Cell: 678-662-9525
Email: mike @ alpharettaimprints.com  | Website: www.alpharettaimprints.com
Mailing Address:Â 3000 Old Alabama Rd; Suite 119-121 Â | Â Alpharetta, GA 30022
