Members' Blog Posts in December 2009

In search of an IPhone Application Programmer (consultant)

posted on December 31, 2009

I have a very simple project that I would like to have made into an Iphone application.  All logos, buttons and marketing materials have already been developed.  This is strictly a code writing exercise.  Please send email of interest and the best time to call you to: Thomas@fedmedco.com  

Author: Thomas Chavez

ARPwave System in Action

posted on December 30, 2009

Welcome to our new blog, where we'll share success stories and information regarding injury rehabilitation and the use of the ARPwave system at our clinic in Austin, TX. ARPwave is a new and very unique system for injury rehabilitation and alleviation of chronic pain.  We started using it at our facility in Austin, TX in the Spring of 2008, and have been getting some great results so far.  To give you an idea of what we're about, let's start this blog off with a story.  Read more »

Author: Garrett Salpeter

New Year's Resolutions to manage employee engagement

posted on December 30, 2009

People manager’s usually resolve to increase and improve their employees’ engagement in their work. The question often is “How?” Here are 7 resolutions for managers to adopt in 2010. Exercised energetically and continually throughout the year, they will help boost and broaden employee engagement. Reminder: all the evidence says that greater engagement means greater performance, greater results, greater success. Who doesn’t want that? Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

New Year's Resolutions for executives and leaders...

posted on December 30, 2009

You’re already looking for greater success in 2010. That means planning improvements: in performance, in production, in customer satisfaction… A true business leader will practice these 7 resolutions not just in January, but throughout 2010… Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

Software Buying and Selling Takes Time

posted on December 30, 2009

…and lots of it, especially when using the “I can do this on top of everything else” approach. You’re right, you can. In fact, it may all turn out just fine in the end. Read more »

Author: Keith German

How Big Phone and Internet Companies Pull the Wool Over Your Eyes

posted on December 30, 2009

From the beginning, phone companies (and you know who they are) have assessed charges to their clients large and small with very little if any information being provided to the customer. In fact, they are very crafty about it, and most companies and individuals don’t even know what they are paying for. Read more »

Author: Chris Bombela

10 Reasons Your Competition Hired a Business Coach

posted on December 29, 2009

It's no secret that Mac Brown watches videos to find out exactly what his competition (Alabama) is doing.  He wants to know if they have something he hasn't seen before.  He wants to know what makes them a winning team.Your competition may have a "lucky charm" in their back pocket that you need to find out about; It's a business coach.  So why did your competitor hire a coach?1. It’s the first of the year and they want to get a head start on you.2. They want to be the Best of the Best. Read more »

Author: Scott Carley

Why Do Home Insurance Rates Differ By Location?

posted on December 28, 2009

Consumers have long known that their home insurance rates can be dramatically affected by the area they live in due factors such as weather and other things. For example, homeowners in hurricane-prone states like Florida tend to pay higher premiums, especially in light of storms earlier in the decade that caused billions of dollars in damage throughout the region. Another factor can be a home's proximity to fire departments and hydrants, especially in states that have an elevated danger of wildfires. Read more »

Author: Omarr Guerrero

Austinites share their 2010 social media predictions

posted on December 27, 2009

At Austin's Social Media Breakfast earlier this month, 10 different people with expertise in the social Web took about 3 minutes each to tell a packed house what they thought would happen in social media in their field during the next 12 months. Read more »

Author: Sheila Scarborough

The Wrong Sales and Marketing Approach!

posted on December 19, 2009

This will definitely make you laugh!  Last week I trained a class on how to create Cold Emails That Get Results.  It reminded me of the email below which is the perfect example of what NOT to do. This is an actual email that was received by one of my clients. The italicized smart alec comments were created by my good friend and marketing genius, Pete Monfre, and have been added for your reading pleasure!  The names have been changed to protect the sales-challenged. Read more »

Author: Amy Hardin