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DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Founding member Jerri Pickett says: In the 14 yrs that I have been a realtor, I have never seen interest rates this low! IT IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY A HOME! The ability to own your own home has never been more attainable. Even in the Dallas Metro area, home prices have fallen. We have been more fortunate than other areas that our prices were never drastically inflated and therefore did not have a large correction. But, like other areas, the Metroplex has a high number of homes on the market. Sellers are reducing their prices in order to be more competitive. (Catch my next blog about pricing your home to sell!) For buyers, more inventories afford you more to choose from. This environment is a Win-Win f  [more info...]

DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Hosted its bi weekly meeting today and announced it is growing and on the move! New location is at Casa Milagro Restaurant at East Campbell and Plano Rd. location in Richardson. (SEE MEETING SCHEDULE PAGE) FULL Mtg. details to follow. We had core team members and 6 guests exchanging ideas, making connections and learning from each other how to be better conduits for each other businesses. We learned how to build on line communities and make effective connectivity to our network of trusted colleagues. Thank you to everyone for your commitment and passion to our goal. (See Goal Page) DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Is a premier networking group made up of a core team of seasoned professio  [more info...]

Dallas Blog Training & NetOffer, Inc. are presenting at the upcoming Harvesting Partnerships event organized by the Women's Business Council-southwest in Dallas on September 9th, 2010. To register for the event click here: Harvesting Partnerships event link Dallas Blog Training is a process owned, run and operated by NetOffer, Inc. The company offers the very latest in Business Social Media Marketing Systems & Services available to any business of any size.   [more info...]

DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Hosted its bi weekly meeting today. We had core team members and 6 guests exchanging ideas, making connections and learning from each other how to be better conduits for each other businesses. We learned how to understand the basics of sustainable living presented by Clayton Bailey Green Scene Home Inspections. More details from cbailey@greenscenehomeinspections.com (214) 796-7707 Thank you for your commitment and passion to our goal. (See Goal Page) DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Is a premier networking group made up of a core team of seasoned professionals, who seek to grow and maintain itself at an ideal size of 18-22 synergistic members, who all believe in the philosophy of " how can we help  [more info...]

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DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Hosted its bi weekly meeting today. We had core team members and 7 guests exchanging ideas, making connections and learning from each other how to be better conduits for each other businesses. We learned how to use the 5 point referral plan mastered and written by Brenda Bonin of Masterful Networking. More details from info@BrendaBonin.com (469) 682-6633 Thank you for your commitment and passion to our goal. (See Goal Page) DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Is a premier networking group made up of a core team of seasoned professionals, who seek to grow and maintain itself at an ideal size of 18-22 synergistic members, who all believe in the philosophy of " how can we help you grow your business?  [more info...]

Dallas Blog Training - July classes were a fabulous learning experience! During this month we have worked with several new clients, who have enjoyed the new Word Press 3.0 Some examples of sites created this month: 1) http://netoffer.com 2) http://blogdev.netoffer.com/roof-repair-contractor/ 3) http://blogdev.netoffer.com/sallyj 4) http://blogdev.netoffer.com/framedestination 5) http://blogdev.netoffer.com/successdallas Dallas Blog Training is a process owned, run and operated by NetOffer, Inc. The company offers the very latest in Business Social Media Marketing Systems & Services available to any business of any size.  [more info...]

DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Hosted its bi weekly meeting today. We had core team members and 6 guests exchanging ideas, making connections and learning from each other how to be better conduits for each other businesses. We learned how to better set up, manage and use our LinkedIn public profile pages to ensure easy and effective connectivity to our network of trusted connections. Thank you to everyone for your commitment and passion to our goal. (See Goal Page) DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Is a premier networking group made up of a core team of seasoned professionals, who seek to grow and maintain itself at an ideal size of 18-22 synergistic members, who all believe in the philosophy of, how can we help you grow your busin  [more info...]

DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Hosted its bi weekly meeting today. We had core team members and 6 guests exchanging ideas, making connections and learning from each other how to be better conduits for each other businesses. We learned how to better set up, manage and use our LinkedIn public profile pages to ensure easy and effective connectivity to our network of trusted connections. Thank you to everyone for your commitment and passion to our goal. (See Goal Page) DALLAS METRO BUSINESS EXCHANGE Is a premier networking group made up of a core team of seasoned professionals, who seek to grow and maintain itself at an ideal size of 18-22 synergistic members, who all believe in the philosophy of, how can we help you grow your busine  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Coach provides notes about Professional Polish Keys to successfully managing behavioral change: Don't say things you don't mean. When you say things you don't mean the first person that you hurt is yourself. Lying to yourself is the worst kind of lie because they cause you to doubt your abilities Awareness is key. Closely relate the purpose and benefit in bringing about behavior change Ask several people who know you well if whatever you want is a good thing. Having people agree with you creates energy Be kind to yourself. You are indeed making a real effort Regarding Change What looks like a people problem is most often a situation problem For people to change yo  [more info...]

A Note from Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellogg with ForbesRobinson on the subject of change management. You've probably already heard the saying, "the only thing that is constant is change." That quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein, makes an important point that we constantly need to change how we behave in our lives. That said, why do most of us fight change? Have you ever sat down to a meal with someone who announced while eating a cheeseburger that they wanted to lose weight? Or had friends that want to be married and they have already been married four times? Or heard a CEO say he wanted transparency but would not release a strategic plan beyond a small inner circle? The only response to any o  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Coach Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson on Dressing for Corporate Success. The Message Your Clothes Convey Spring has sprung and we are all anxious to crawl out from under our winter clothes but may I remind you that your professional image is not seasonal. There isn't much in life that you have control over. But how you are known to others is completely under your control. Every behavior you choose tells people who are watching who you really are. Are you sending an accurate message? It only make sense that how you present yourself to the world has everything to do with how the world responds to you. Decide the look that you feel will support how you want to be known and dress this way   [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson offers some sage advice. The Business Meal The business meal is more than a straightforward dining experience because food is not the only item on the menu. Here are some tips on how to make this meal mean business: Control the environment- be conscious of your guest's comfort Be familiar with the restaurant Remember that food is the centerpiece and your business agenda the main course Resist touching your glass if you are toasted. You never drink to yourself He who makes the reservation, pays the bill Do not order food that is difficult to eat. Think of your last lunch date and the hamburger they ordered- distracting to say the least Effe  [more info...]

Business Development Coach Ashley Forbes Kellon with ForbesRobinson on the subject of Cell Phone etiquette. Cell Phones We all think people who talk on their cell phones in restaurants or take calls during meetings are obnoxious. Trouble is, we all do it. Here are tips on how to be more professional: Whenever possible leave your cell phone in the car. This time in history has provided us a lot of lessons- hopefully one is a reality check. With the exception of surgeons, no one is that important that they have to be reached 24/7. At the very least, turn it off- not vibrate.Off! How to properly take a call during a meeting. If you are expecting a call during a meeting, simply ask permission to take the call at the beginning o  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson offers Advice on Golf for Business Let's Golf A lot of business is done on the golf course. This is because golf provides an accurate snapshot of a person's true personality. Do you want to do business with someone that thinks you should just give them a 10 inch putt? So it goes without saying that just as much business is avoided by a round of golf with someone. Please mind you manners: Find out what the course policies are (especially dress code) Show up on time Leave your cell phone in the car Be prepared to hit practice swings Don't talk when someone is taking a stroke Don't swing your club until othe  [more info...]

Dallas Business Coach Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson Reminders on Showing Respect for the Red, White and Blue. The Turtle Creek Chorale and United States Army Chorus joined forces last week for a concert that brought tears to the crowd's eyes. It was a reminder that no matter your politics or where you sit on issues, we are all proud and we are free. The Protocol School of Washington is a serious place. You not only learn how to set a table but how to bury a dignitary. One of most interesting things we learned was how casual Americans are in comparison to other countries regarding their national colors. Our flag or anything representative of it needs to be handled in a very precise way. It should be folded, never dry-cleaned  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Coach Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson talks about the the Importance of Listening well. As Ernest Hemingway put it, "Most people never listen." Being open and willing to really hear someone is indispensable to building relationships. The juxtaposition is that no likes to be interrupted while everyone likes to be heard. Understanding why we interrupt is key in nurturing our ability to listen. What drives us to interrupt is our need to have something of value to contribute (to matter). The problem is the person talking wants to matter as well. Tips to maintain focus: Listen carefully to what people are trying to say Don't lose eye contact Interject when appropriate with phrases like: I  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog discusses the importance of Mastering the Art of Straight Talk Straight talk doesn't always come naturally, but your credibility depends on mastering this ability. Every day in both our professional and personal lives we make promises we don't intend to keep. "I'll call you!" "Let's do lunch!" "We really need to get together." "I tried to call you back." "I'm almost finished with the project." This behavior has become so commonplace that we don't even realize we are lying to ourselves. Our first responsibility is to our own well-being, so let's stop damaging ourselves with empty promises. You have to be able to trust yourself before you can trust anyone else and every  [more info...]

Dallas Blog Training announces it's updated class schedule for July, 2010. If you know me personally, or are part of a networking group with me, then I can offer you a discounted seat price for any of the July workshops. It is a fun, highly informative learning experience for people from all types of companies, organizations, groups, or non profits. To view the class schedule CLICK HERE We appreciate the opportunity to share time and learning with you all. Dallas Blog Training is an educational service provided by NetOffer, Inc . NetOffer, Inc. is a Dallas created, owned and operated company. The staff and associates offer more than 100+ years of combined marketing, technology and business process solution help to organiza  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Scott Odom and Friends/Amputee Basketball, Standing UP Check out this video!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0sKqXCfZw I have met an amazing young man, who is an amputee, and has formed a basketball team and is trying to form a league to play other teams. He also has a wonderful message and passion to go out and talk to kids elementary and Jr. High or really any age about: Never giving up regardless of the odds Don't be quick to judge others It's not how you look, but what's in your heart Always follow your heart Don't let others tell you, you can't do something They like to demonstrate their ball handling skills and playing skills, answer questions, etc. They can play a game with a group, with tea  [more info...]

Welcome to DALLAS-METRO-BUSINESS-EXCHANGE. We are seeking professional connectors in the following industry positions: Marketing/Branding Strategist Commercial Architect..Business Development role Commercial B2B Banker, e.g. Comerica, Highlands, Community Bank (as examples) Commercial Real Estate Broker (Not lease or leaser management) Title Company Business Development role for a Large Attorney Office Business Development role for a Large CPA Office Commercial Insurance Agent/Broker (Connector critical) Business Buy/Sell Exit Strategist Commercial full products offering print company (Not main street small printer) Executive, C-Level B2B Recruiter IT B2B Outsource services Custom, High End Jeweler Travel sp  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Presented by speaker Debbie Gore, a dynamic speaker and presenter who can give you something different and a new meal recipe all at the same time. Anti-aging Secrets: Connections In my personal "Recipe for Life" one of my main anti-aging secrets is to connect with people. At a recent luncheon, I met a lovely lady and author, Caroline Sutherland. Caroline wrote The Body Knows...How to Stay Young: Healthy Aging Secrets. Her Recipe for Life is included in this newsletter for you to enjoy. After college when we begin our careers or start our own business we refer to connecting as "networking". Today, Facebook, Twitter and Linked In are ways to connect and are helpful vehicles for finding people with similar i  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Coach tips for effective networking - Great Networking Tools: The Essentials of a Civilized Conversation Good conversation feeds our minds. It should not be a win-lose proposition; rather, it's a creative process where you each take home food for thought. Want to be a more civilized conversationalist? Try this: Make eye contact- people will think you know them Introduce yourself (again) Address people in the same way they introduce themselves Great opening lines: "What have you been up to this summer?" or "Have you traveled lately?" and "How do you know the host?" Listen to their replies Nod your head and smile Do not interrupt Respond and cont  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog: Professional Polish - Tips on Tipping in Tough Times If you get poor service do you have to leave a tip? Culturally, we've agreed on tipping between 15% and 20% as a way of supplementing skimpy wages. Not leaving a tip is uncivilized and does not correct poor service. Writing a note on the check commenting on poor service or wonderful service is a much more effective way of communicating your feelings. Tip jars or suggestions to tip are everywhere. Do you have to tip? No, you don't and I personally think they are tacky. A better way to let the person who has served you above and beyond their job description is to tell them directly. Let the person know you appreciate  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog offers advice for many situations you may encounter. Ask Ashley: What do I do if... Q: Death by Meeting I facilitate meetings for the company I work for. I have observed that meetings seem to drag the morale down and I can't tell anything is actually being decided. What are some tips that I can spoon feed our managers? - Texas Today especially, we can't afford the time to meet just to meet. So it stands to reason that ineffective meetings could very well bring the morale down. Here are some great guidelines. Set meetings at least one week out. This is respectful of everyone's time. State the purpose of the meeting and proposed outcomes. Ma  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Kellog with ForbesRobinson talks about Professional Polish - The Use of Slang There isn't much in life that you have control over. However how you are known to others is completely under your control. Every behavior you choose tells the people around you who you really are. Are you sending an accurate message? "I only know two words of American slang, 'swell' and 'lousy'. I think swell is lousy and lousy is swell." J.B. Priestly Have you ever had a conversation with a person that said "yup"? I imagine you were not thinking that this person was very intelligent. Smart people use proper names and words like: pardon me, excuse me, please and YES. They do not use slang. Watch the  [more info...]

GIS Conversion and Map Digitizing Services GIS Conversion and Map Digitizing Services enable the preservation of historical maps, property maps, geologic maps and all other paper based map products. GIS is defined as "a technology for managing geographical information." A GIS system consists of hardware programmed with suitable software (such as ArcInfo or AutoCAD Map) which allows users to manage and analyze space data and attributes (geographical information) following precise scientific formulas. There are two main types of GIS: Vector GIS, which uses lines in order to delimit geographical objects and Raster GIS, which uses a regular reticulum to document geographical elements in space. Vectorization helps to create maps o  [more info...]

Dallas Business Development Consultant Ashley Forbes Robinson takes a unique approach to each client. Today's economic situation has caused most companies to take a fresh look at business development: "How do I gain new customers?" "How can I more effectively communicate my brand?" "How do we ensure our meetings will produce the desired result?" "How can I entice a top producer to join (or stay at) my company?" In 2001, I founded ForbesRobinson as a way to help clients capture market share by taking a holistic view of what constitutes solid business development. First and foremost, we take a top down approach and believe successful business practices require putting people first - your employees, customers and prospects.   [more info...]

Raster to Vector Conversion for Mechanical Engineering Drawings is a service offered by CAD CAM Services. Wikipedia defines mechanical engineering as "an engineering discipline that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems." Mechanical engineers use engineering drawings to explore the principles and depict the systems they design. Before the days of Computer Aided Design (CAD) draftsmen hand-drew mechanical engineering drawings. Those original hand-drawn mechanical drawings are legacy drawings that trace a company's engineering advances over the years. Most firms want to preserve these legacy engineering drawings. One simple way to preserve l  [more info...]

Raster to Vector Construction Drawings digital conversion services are offered by CAD-CAM Services. Many construction companies have stacks or rolls of old paper construction drawings that are stored in basement storage rooms, or off-site storage facilities. In most instances these old construction drawings are hand drawn records of construction projects that pre-date the development of Computer Aided Design (CAD). One simple way to eliminate the need for maintaining these old paper construction drawings is by scanning them, and, using a process called raster to vector conversion, turning them into CAD files that can be accessed by whatever CAD system the construction company uses. CAD / CAM Services, Inc. offers both software f  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Schools are buildings with four walls, with tomorrow inside. Long ago, people belong to kings, in today's world, when education spreads, kings belong to the people. A little education, properly applied, goes a long way. The quote "live and learn", may apply, but by the time they have learned, it is usually too late! Dallas Speakers Bureau owner Karen Underwood (Underwood Speakers Bureau) has provided hundreds of motivational, inspiration, educational and spiritual speakers and entertainers to businesses, organizations, and event planners in the Dallas, Fort Worth and general North Texas area. If you have an event that you need a great speaker for call 817-416-9121 for more information.  [more info...]

Dallas Office Furniture Company owner, Jeannie Norris with BH Office Solutions, recommends that you Build a BLOG Network through your Referral Network. [caption id="attachment_32" align="alignright" width="167" caption="Trendwall Office Furniture"][/caption] Like many of you, I am a member of several local networking and referral groups that meet on a weekly or monthly basis. I think that the benefit of these groups is that they give you a convenient place to build relationships with other businesses with whom you become comfortable referring business. These kinds of groups are an excellent network within which you can build a BLOG Network. A BLOG Network is a group of BLOGS which have links between themselves. The concept is ve  [more info...]

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Hey everyone... I am testing a connection from my blog to my facebook and twitter pages.  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Are we communicating too much via Email and electronics and loosing our skills to communicate Face-To-Face At a recent conference, the speaker asked how many of the attendees used BlackBerries? Hands shot up. "How many of you use Twitter?" came the next question. "How about FaceBook?" Again hands-at least every other person's-waved in the air. Obviously, we have become adept in social networking and the associated electronics. But, "How many of you communicate effectively?" If you communicate with clients, vendors, team members and/or management, it's not about how instantaneous your communications are. It's all about how clearly and concisely you send your messages...and once received,   [more info...]

Dallas-Blog-Training hosted a social media marketing connection and distribution class June 26, 2010. We had professionals join us from Dallas Metro based companies, great learning opportunity! This class will be hosted again on July 10 for more details about our classes: CLICK HERE Dallas-Blog-Training Workshops for all levels is a fabulous way to learn how to use the NetOffer platform and systems specifically designed, operated, moderated in Dallas, TX (Not India or China) Bruce Carnohan (Click to go see LinkedIn) is the Director of Business Development at NetOffer.com Tel: 214-500-5036 Email: bruce@NetOffer.com  [more info...]

From Boom to Bust - Preserving Precious Metal Mining Archives saved by R2V Raster to Vector Conversion Software and Services. From the California Gold Rush of 1849 through the energy boom of the 1970's and the ensuing bust of the 1980s, booms and busts are part of the heritage of the mining industry. The history of much of the American West has been marked by these boom and bust cycles, with towns and businesses developing nearly overnight and prospering, followed by high unemployment, businesses going under and mines shutting down. During every boom cycle, the mining companies proliferate and prosper and as they do, they document locations of precious metals, they drill, sample and mine. Then the bust comes, and the mining compan  [more info...]

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Dallas Office Furniture Consulting Designer Jeannie Norris with BH Office Solutions discusses Power Usage and Your Carbon Footprint. Recently a medium-sized business with less than 150 employees made a company-wide decision to decrease their "carbon footprint". Most of the employees (100) occupied modular workstations that had been in place for almost 7 years and hadn't come close to needing to be replaced. The company had installed occupancy sensors on all the enclosed offices to decrease power usage and air conditioning costs. They had also replaced all the overhead lighting with more efficient fluorescent bulbs. But they didn't know how to impact the 100 workstations. After doing a survey of their space, it was determined the  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau You are being evaluated every minute of every day on this one skill. If you are not good at it, you can't hide 'it'... You are certain to fail unless you have 'it'.... This powerful, elusive skill is your ability to ' communicate with purpose and clarity!' What are you communicating? Not just how to write a letter or create an agenda but REAL WORLD communication skills! Most people never think about communication skills needing to be upgraded. And yet, voice messages are way too long, emails are wordy and confusing and PowerPoint has become a never ending contest to see who can have the most dot points on the most slides. These are typical communication blunders that happen ev  [more info...]

CAD CAM Services discusses how Raster to Vector Conversion Software can help Bring Paper Drawings into Your CAD System. Many companies have flat files full of old paper drawings. The information on the drawings is important, but unusable in its paper form with a CAD (Computer Aided Design) system. Since most designing today is done in a CAD System, it is advantageous for companies to convert their paper drawings to CAD drawings, so that the designs can be re-used, updated and permanently stored. One way to convert the drawings is to re-draw them in the CAD system. This is a labor-intensive process that makes poor use of a draftsman's or a designer's time. A more efficient and cost-effective method is to scan the drawings and conv  [more info...]

The internet is packed with websites chalked full of ideas for you to use. These ideas are designed to help you grow your business. Ideas, however, are like opinions, everybody has some and few actually work. We too have ideas on how to help you grow your business. The difference between our ideas and the rest is that we KNOW what works. At AlwaysDistributing.com you are just one click away from a multitude of new business! Always Distributing/At Your Door has the answer and it's door-to-door distribution of door hangers & flyers at AlwaysDistributing.com. Every business wants a way to get their name out and gain new clients, what better way than to have your door hanger or flyer distributed right to your clients front door! Have   [more info...]

CAD CAM Services answers the question... What is raster to vector conversion? Raster to Vector (or R2V) is used extensively in commercial and industrial applications to convert technical drawings, maps and other paper graphics from scanned raster files to vector formats. Scanning The process starts with a high quality scan. When a paper drawing is scanned, the resulting digital file is a raster file. The large format scanner used to scan paper drawings for raster to vector conversion should be a scanner that is capable of providing a high quality image. Image quality is everything here. If two lines are muddied and appear as a single line in the scanned drawing it will be difficult, if not impossible, to know that they should  [more info...]

Raster to Vector Conversion Outsourcing Speeds Delivery Time in Urgent Situations for Tinker Air Force Base Modernized Engineering Data Repository Project. Background The Engineering Data Branch at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, operates and manages a United States Air Force-designated Category V Engineering Data Support Center (EDSC) that provides an official Department of Defense repository for weapon systems engineering data/drawings. Digital data is stored in the Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Control System (JEDMICS). Branch employs approximately 35 personnel for acquisition, management, storage and distribution of engineering drawings. Problem The time required for the engineering data repository to   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau -The Mysteries of Valentine's Day, compliments of Valerie & Company, one of my speakers and friend Nobody really knows the true story of St. Valentine. In fact, it's been a mystery for ages...but we do know February has long been a month to celebrate romance. But, who was Saint Valentine? We can begin with the fact that the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend tells us Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome. At about this same time, Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, so he outlawed marriage for young men- his crop of potential so  [more info...]

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Check out my new blog at http://blog.netoffer.com/dallas-office-furniture,and let me know what you think.  [more info...]

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Dallas Speakers Bureau Start the year off right with the proper business card! 1. Print large enough to read easily. - You wouldn't think I'd have to explain this, but, if you have so much information on your card that everything is printing really small, then you have too much information on your card. You need your name, your phone number, and your email. Only some of you need your address, your fax number, extra office numbers,etc. on the front of your card.Try using the back. 2. Use a font that is clear. - If it's hard to tell 1's from 7's and a's from s's and e's, then you need a different font. I can't call you if I can't read the number. 3. Use a Branded Email at YOUR web site. - Business professionals without  [more info...]

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Dallas Office Furniture Solutions provided by BH Office Solutions can help when you need to expand. Are you considering Moving? Is your business Growing? Both of these situations require the same thing - space planning. Moving to a new space because your business is growing might not be necessary. A re-allocation of existing space could save you all the grief and cost of moving your business! But, how will you know if your current space will allow the needed growth? Space planning! [caption id="attachment_12" align="aligncenter" width="373" caption="Office Space Before Changes"][/caption] B&H Office Solutions will work with you to inventory your existing furniture, suggest options for changing the space, provide the b  [more info...]

Getting tired of junk mail? Well join the rest of the community! We all get so much advertising in the mail these days and just throw it away. This is why door-to-door advertising is so much more effective than alternative methods. You don't have to check your mail but you do have to go through your door to get inside making Always Distributing/At Your Door your best ally. Door Hangers Flyers Print Advertising We distribute in areas of your choice and on your timeline. Let us show you how we can help grow your business and how we've been helping others do so since 1954.  [more info...]

In today's economy, businesses large and small are trying to focus on ways to increase profits and get more value for dollars spent to compensate for reduced spending and budget cuts. This is where Always Distributing /At Your Door comes to your rescue! In business since 1954 we offer personal and professional service to a long list of satisfied repeat customers. If you are like most of our clients and need to generate phone calls, increase traffic through your doors, have a service to offer and/or have products to promote, we can help. We distribute advertising materials door to door in areas of your choice on a schedule you set. We are excited about going into the new year with a new and improved image having recently merged Always   [more info...]

CAD CAM Services provides Raster to Vector Conversion Software that helps to keep Coal Miners safe. CAD Perfect Conversion of Coal Mine Maps for Kelley Surveying In West Virginia, Pennsylvania and other states, geologists are mapping coal beds in order to provide mining companies with accurate information relative to the mining work in which they are engaged. A major part of these mapping projects includes accurate mapping of old mines that may be located under or close to an active mine site. Knowing exactly where these old mines are located is important to miner safety. Old mines can be full of gas and water. It can be disastrous for an active mining project to inadvertently tap into one of these old mines. The new mine can r  [more info...]

In today's economy, businesses large and small are trying to focus on ways to increase profits and get more value for dollars spent to compensate for reduced spending and budget cuts. This is where Always Distributing /At Your Door comes to your rescue! In business since 1954 we offer personal and professional service to a long list of satisfied repeat customers. If you are like most of our clients and need to generate phone calls, increase traffic through your doors, have a service to offer and/or have products to promote, we can help. We distribute advertising materials door to door in areas of your choice on a schedule you set. We are excited about going into the new year with a new and improved image having recently merged Always   [more info...]

Why should you work with a Bureau? They should know the secret to finding the perfect fit. Finding the "right" speaker or trainer for your event is like hitting a grand slam in the World Series... It's exhilarating, knowing you have done your best for your team and they remember it long after the game is finished. Your conference registration will depend on how great your programs and speakers were the year before. You know that good news travels fast, however a strike out will travel even faster. It's tough to know which speaker is the best fit for a particular event. You need to be sure that your Keynote Speaker has a topic that will fit your theme, your audience and his or her personality will be magnetic! You also need to be sur  [more info...]

Dallas Lean Expert, wins award at the December 10, 2009 quarterly meeting of TEAM Networking. Dallas Lean Expert,Bruce Carnohan was nominated "Rookie of the year" for the central business district chapter (CBD) of the metroplex TEAM Networking organization. TEAM Networking guiding principles of Passion, Integrity, Community, Link and Results are used to determine nominations for this award. Dallas Lean Expert,Bruce Carnohan, has been a member of the TEAM Networking organization since May of 2009..a truely admirable result! http://www.teamnetworking.com/ Bruce Carnohan, owner & principle of Carnohan Process Solutions: brucesvi@aol.com Bruce has 39 years of hands on global organizational experience, Bruce is a Dallas based expert pr  [more info...]

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Dallas Speakers Bureau - Saw this poem and thought it was appropriate for the Holidays. Enjoy! It's Christmas Time by Bob Lazzar-Atwood Put your problems on probation Run your troubles off the track, Throw your worries out the window Get the monkeys off your back. Silence all your inner critics With your conscience make amends, And allow yourself some happiness It's Christmas time again! Call a truce with those who bother you Let all the fighting cease, Give your differences a breather And declare a time of peace, Don't let angry feelings taint The precious time you have to spend, And allow yourself some happiness It's Christmas time again! Like some cool refreshing water Or a gentle summer breeze, Like a fr  [more info...]

Over 20 years CAD/CAM Services provides all types of CAD conversions worldwide, including Microstation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and CAD conversions We are one of the few authorized CAD Conversion companies certified by the Department of Defense CAD Conversion work, and we have also been awarded with the AS9100 and GSA certificates. We are proud to have achieved .005" accuracy in our CAD conversions. We use 2 of our registered trademarks Cad Perfect™ & Cad Perfect CAD conversions™ ($2 million each year). They look like exact copies of the originals, and they are a high-precision job - first with different applications and then hours of hand redrawn by our experienced professionals. [caption id="attachment_73" align="  [more info...]

CAD/CAM Services is the best solution for CAD outsourcing services. CAD/CAM Services has over 20 years experience in all phases of the architectural, engineering and building industry, providing CAD outsourcing all around the world. Why do so many people prefer CAD outsourcing with us? One of the main advantages of CAD outsourcing is to get the job done by experienced professionals, who understand that you must meet those deadlines to maintain your customer's trust and confidence. CAD/CAM Services has been awarded with the AS9100 and GSA certificates and we are one of the few authorized CAD Conversion companies certified by the Department of Defense CAD Conversion work. We are proud to offer you .005" accuracy for your CAD outsour  [more info...]

CAD/CAM Services Raster To Vector Software can shorten your delivery cycle time and lower your costs. Ask your account manager about converting your scanned images to CAD compatible file formats for full editing capability. We can provide converted files that can be brought into your AutoCAD or Microstation CAD programs. CadCam R2V is highly manageable and professional document converter that automatically converts scanned drawings into files easily editable in any PC CAD, CNC, GIS or any other mapping program. Its chief features are. Vectoring documents quickly and easily in CAD. All drawing sizes are available without any specification to size. Can convert all standard raster files like TIFF, BMP, CALS, PNG and JPG etc. Pr  [more info...]

Over 20 years CAD/CAM Services provides raster to vector services for professionals - firms and particulars, big and small companies across the globe. CAD/CAM Services, one of the few authorized CAD Conversion companies certified by the Department of Defence CAD Conversion work, has also been awarded with the AS9100 and GSA certificates. Also CAD/CAM Services has been achieved .005" accuracy in all raster to vector services. Do you have a backlog of Raster to Vector conversions? CAD/CAM Services can provide the cost effective quality solution you require. Raster to Vector (or R2V) is used extensively in commercial and industrial applications and convert technical drawings, maps and other graphics from raster to vector formats providing  [more info...]

Cad Cam raster to vector converter software converts large format media, aperture cards, and film to vector images in many format options. We have the ability to digitize and convert from large format media, aperture cards, and film into Cad PerfectTM AutoCAD, MicroStation, D-Tools, ArcInfo, CATIA, and many other CAD systems - literally anything you have. All of our work is as if you or I have redrawn that drawing by hand. We deliver only CAD Perfect CAD work. All of our files are delivered in your native CAD file format. Raster Vector Conversion, Raster Vs Vector: CAD/CAM Services converts over $1 million of CAD drawings into CAD Perfect files each year. It is not uncommon for us to convert 2-4,000 drawings per year for a sing  [more info...]

CAD Conversion Services makes Raster to Vector Conversion a painless process and provides the same excellent care with your renderings that you rightly demand. Raster Vector Conversion, Raster Vs Vector: CAD/CAM SERVICES utilizes many different conversion methods. We use in-house CAD conversion products from, GTX, Hitachi, I/Vector, and Softelec. Along with quite a few routines and programs we have written. Unfortunately we have found that one R/V conversion product does not fit all. It is not uncommon with 100 drawings, that 30% are converted via one (1) method, the next 40% are converted via a different method, and the remaining are hand redrawn. Please do not be mislead with R/V software vendors promising 'automatic raster to vector c  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Welcomes, Tim Kormos, new Software Trainer. Call us for your needs Tim Kormos began training as a corporate trainer in 1993. Starting at TRW, Inc (now Experian) conducting Computer Operations training, then moving to LXI Corp providing Disaster Recover, Business Continuity and Data Protection analysis, planning and training to customers throughout the US, Canada and the Dominican Republic in Fortune 500 companies (IBM, Disney, Harley Davidson, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Chase Manhattan Bank, Bank of America and many more). In 2006 Tim was accepted as a technical trainer by both National Seminars and Fred Pryor Seminars choosing to join Fred Pryor Seminars teaching Microsoft Office and Server Classes, Tim taught in 25 st  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Donna Bender - The Donna Bender Company suggest: 1. Deal with TODAY's clutter first - a s imple concept to simplify the task at hand 2. Put your organization goals in writing - Write it down, make it happen. Start with the small stuff, the top of your desk, your voice mail, the emails you need to send out 3. Make a deadline - Tell someone about it 4. Ask someone to help you - Plan a "de-cluttering" party 5. Keep repeating these words - sort, keep, shred, throw out, recycle 6. Ask yourself these 5 questions: Have I used it in the last year? Can I easily get another some day? What is the worst thing that can happen to me if I let it go? Is it sentimental enough to acknowledge it and display it? 7.   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - J.R. Martinez to be Honored with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award New York, New York - The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest nonprofit education and advocacy organization for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, will hold its Third Annual Heroes Gala on Tuesday, November 10 at 6p.m. at the Gotham Hall in New York City. Hosted by NBC Nightly News Brian Williams, this event will honor Iraq Veteran and All My Children actor J.R. Martinez with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award for his work as a spokesman for his fellow wounded veterans. Born in Shreveport, LA on June 14, 1983, J.R. Martinez enlisted in the United States Army in September 2002 and was d  [more info...]

Radiology workflow solutions and online radiology image storage solutions just make sense in todays connected world where costs are a major concern. Benefits of opting for RSO: Resource Saving The Electronic exam requesting reduces the amount of paper work and saves time apart from generating clearly legible requests! The Automated "clearing house" process for report production drastically reduces wait time for results and does away with "lost" reports. Cost Saving The interactive patient record service houses radiology images and results, eliminating costly and space consuming storage needs. The records are maintained on our HIPAA compliant server for a period of 7 years at which point they are archived to disc and sent to the  [more info...]

Online radiology storage solution provider Radiology Services Online (RSO) offers work flow savings and other advantages. About Radiology Services Online (RSO) Texas based Cad Cam Services have unveiled 'Radiology Services Online' (RSO) the most comprehensive web-based service for radiologist and radiology service providers. It is a powerful online solution reinforced with a diverse range of applications supporting MRI, CT and US modalities. RSO facilitates the storage and display of high quality DICOM images that can be viewed by the Radiologist from remote locations on any device with WEB access like a full blown Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), a PC, or even a PDA! The Dicom Viewer enables the Radiologist to v  [more info...]

Here is a link to join in on a webinar for those Struggling with issues in our current world. Zig has embraced his own struggles in the past few years and can help you understand and embrace your own. Please accept this as an offering from Underwood Speakers Bureau. It has been an incredible few weeks for the Ziglar family. Dad just turned 83, Mom and Dad will be celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary later this month, and Julie and Dad's new book, Embrace The Struggle just came out. We are thrilled with the results of the book. So many are facing their own struggles and when they see how Dad is embracing his struggle they  [more info...]

The CADCAM Raster to Vector Converter process is designed to accelerate your productivity. We have the ability to digitize and convert from large format media, aperture cards, and film into Cad PerfectTM AutoCAD, MicroStation, D-Tools, ArcInfo, CATIA, and many other CAD systems - literally anything you have. All of our work is as if you or I have redrawn that drawing by hand. We deliver only CAD Perfect CAD work. All of our files are delivered in your native CAD file format. Raster Vector Conversion,Raster Vs Vector CAD/CAM Services converts over $1 million   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau J.R. Martinez to be Honored with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award New York, New York - The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest nonprofit education and advocacy organization for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, will hold its Third Annual Heroes Gala on Tuesday, November 10 at 6p.m. at the Gotham Hall in New York City. Hosted by NBC Nightly News Brian Williams, this event will honor Iraq Veteran and All My Children actor J.R. Martinez with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award for his work as a spokesman for his fellow wounded veterans. Born in Shreveport, LA on June 14, 1983, J.R. Martinez enlisted in the United States Army in September 2002 and   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau 13 Steps to Feeling Clutter Free Donna Bender - The Donna Bender Company 1. Deal with TODAY's clutter first - a s imple concept to simplify the task at hand 2. Put your organization goals in writing - Write it down, make it happen. Start with the small stuff, the top of your desk, your voice mail, the emails you need to send out 3. make a deadline - Tell someone about it 4. Ask someone to help you - Plan a "de-cluttering" party 5. Keep repeating these words - sort, keep, shred, throw out, recycle 6. Ask yourself these 5 questions: Have I used it in the last year? Can I easily get another some day? What is the worst thing that can happen to me if I let it go? Is it sentimental enough to acknowl  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Do Your Leaders Have What It Takes? My programs can help your leaders....... Adaptability - Quickly adjusts to change. Leaders in the middle may not be the first to know, but they are often the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable managers in the middle are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally. Discernment - Understands the real issues. Good leaders cut through the clutter to see the real issues. A smart person believes only half of what he hears, but a truly smart person knows which half to believe. Security - Finds identity in self, not position. Effective 360° leaders are secure enough in who they are to not worry about where   [more info...]

Process Efficiency Expert in Dallas Shares his client testimonials and wishes to thank all of his past, current and future clients: "It (process improvement implementation) was one of the toughest things that I have done in my professional career but ( ) it was the best thing that I've done for myself and staff. We are still making changes ? Bruce and Tania are not going to believe it ( I still can't ;-) but we have NO data to enter...all of our data that was sooooooo backed and piled up is gone. I still can't believe it ? I knew this would make you guys smile...we were about 3 months behind maybe even more than that." Millie McDonald State Director SC Center for Child Care Career Development "Bruce has worked with us on compli  [more info...]

Dallas Lean Expert Testimonials Thank you so much for today---You were terrific and made a really overwhelming situation very organized--For sure, we could never have done it without you!!!! Donna Bender President thedonnabendercompany Thank you for introducing me to Bruce Carnohan. He is a dynamic individual with great ideas. I appreciate you for thinking of me and making the introduction. Warm regards, Redonna Higgins Executive Vice President First Community Bank He helped us understand and implement how to turn chaos into order at this facility Norma Johnson HR/Office Manager at Keystone Research Corporation The Division did work with Bruce a few years ago when we were evaluating Professional Development and also with  [more info...]

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Underwood Speakers Bureau Tim Kormos began training as a corporate trainer in 1993. Starting at TRW, Inc (now Experian) conducting Computer Operations training, then moving to LXI Corp providing Disaster Recover, Business Continuity and Data Protection analysis, planning and training to customers throughout the US, Canada and the Dominican Republic in Fortune 500 companies (IBM, Disney, Harley Davidson, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Chase Manhattan Bank, Bank of America and many more). In 2006 Tim was accepted as a technical trainer by both National Seminars and Fred Pryor Seminars choosing to join Fred Pryor Seminars teaching Microsoft Office and Server Classes, Tim taught in 25 states in 9 months. In 2008 Tim became a certified TABC Seller/Ser  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Top Seller Book- Paving it Forward Elisabeth Fayt's new bestselling book, Paving it Forward, teaches the powerful process of pre-paving. This technique allows people to line up their energy through conscious intention and move forward into action in order to bring forth the wealth, health, and love they desire. Consciously pre-paving allows people to take the front seat in their own transformation. Paving it Forward explains that we are already intending, already pre-paving, our day and life with our thoughts. It is simply a matter of making it a conscious - and positive - process. According to Elisabeth Fayt, "People spend more time choosing what they are going to wear in the morning than they do  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - One of my mentors and friends, Mr. Zig Ziglar had an article in his newsletter that I receive weekly that I thought you might enjoy. We all struggle with relationships from time to time. See what the Master says below, and thank you Zig for your words of wisdom as always. Relationships - By Zig Ziglar I demand my rights! Evidence is solid that the better we get along with the folks at home (especially our mate), the more likely we are to be successful on the job. Unfortunately, there is also substantial proof that in far too many homes there is a signed truce at best and open warfare at worst. The following thoughts identify the problem and offer a solution. Consider this scenario: The husband returns hom  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Presents Minnette Riorden with "Heart-Centered Parenting: How to Connect to Your Children By Listening to Their Feelings" This talk emphasizes the ways in which we shut down our children's feelings without even realizing it, how to learn to listen more constructively and build the foundations of a relationship that will last a lifetime. From the time our children are born, we can help them understand how to express their feelings in ways that are appropriate. By creating a loving, safe environment for our children, they will learn to thrive as independent, happy children in any setting. Minette Riordan, Ph.D., Certified Parent Coach Minette's passion for connecting people to each other is deeply rooted in her  [more info...]

Dallas Lean in the Office expert shares his formula for significantly reducing the $'s invested in storing supplies and stationary at the office Bruce Carnohan simply asks: Is the Organization spending too much money on office supplies, inks/toners and stationary items and then running out of those critical items on the most important sales visit of the year at your offices? The root causes of ordering, handling, storing and checking of office supplies and stationary comes down to the following issues: Inventory Balance Adequacy of the Re Ordering Systems Organization of the Physical Work Environment Quality of the Information on Staff Usages Effectiveness of the Replenishment/Re Ordering Process Standardization of the Purchasing   [more info...]

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Dallas Lean in the Office expert shares his research on root causes leading organizations to consider implementing rapid process improvement strategies Bruce Carnohan simply asks: Does Your Organization Experience Unacceptable Results? Unacceptable Results (URs) are the negative consequences of the way work processes are designed and implemented that may be experienced by staff, clients, and/or other stakeholders, and cause them to be dissatisfied and frustrated. When these URs are prevalent in one or more of an organization's work processes, they negatively impact an organization's performance in accomplishing its goals and objectives. However, URs represent opportunities for designing and implementing significant improvements to achiev  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau ; Vincednt Huntley, past prison inmate, now a renewed pillar of his community has a gift. He has, since being released, worked with many organizations with the purpose to help at risk kids build better lives for themselves. After living a relatively sheltered life in North Mecklenburg, Huntley succumbed to urban temptations. He landed in prison on charges of possession of stolen goods. He had plenty of time to think. His mission is now to help others become productive members of society and understand what options they have instead of the hard core lessons of the streets. He likes to talk to Teachers, Parents, At Risk Kids organizations and is even starting a prison ministry. His understanding of the stre  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau owner Karen Underwood, President of the Underwood Speakers Bureau, promotes Jeff Yalden as a speaker who will enliven your group. Last week in a conference with Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, Jeff Yalden presented to about 200 At Risk Kids from surrounding counties. The event was put on by the Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas and what a great event! The kids were awsome and really enjoyed the day. Jeff Yalden, really hit a home run with these kids and helped them understand that they have a talent and a special gift if they choose to take advantage of it. Nothing can keep these kids down and each and everyone will have a impact on our future. Jeff Yalden is the most sought-after y  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Blind Speaker and Award Winning Yachtsman can take your Leadership Team to an all time high, sailing the high seas! What a great place to build leadership teams. Dallas Speakers Bureau promotes Vince Morvillo, a successful blind entrepreneur and award winning yachtsman, affirms the fact that anything is possible. It has been his vision that has led to his extraordinary achievements. One of them occurred in 2004. It was a historic time in yacht racing-for the first time a blind skipper won a national championship. He has developed a large yacht sales organization, starting without financial support and rising to one of the largest on the Gulf Coast. In his experience, it's not sight that builds successful compan  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau Promotes Vince Morvillo, a successful blind entrepreneur and award winning yachtsman, affirms the fact that anything is possible. It has been his vision that has led to his extraordinary achievements. One of them occurred in 2004. It was a historic time in yacht racing-for the first time a blind skipper won a national championship. He has developed a large yacht sales organization, starting without financial support and rising to one of the largest on the Gulf Coast. In his experience, it's not sight that builds successful companies, or enables you to succeed, compete and win, it's vision and preparation. Vince Morvillo brings a powerfully instructive, and a motivating story as he affirms   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Last week in a conference with Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, Jeff Yalden presented to about 200 At Risk Kids from surrounding counties. The event was put on by the Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas and what a great event! The kids were awsome and really enjoyed the day. Jeff Yalden, really hit a home run with these kids and helped them understand that they have a talent and a special gift if they choose to take advantage of it. Nothing can keep these kids down and each and everyone will have a impact on our future. Jeff Yalden is the most sought-after youth speaker in America. He grabs our youth squarely by the shoulders, looks them in the eye, and then, with a funny face or two,  [more info...]

Dallas Disaster Recovery expert Bruce Carnohan asks what you would do to continue normal business operations if a disaster interrupted your business?Are you a small business owner, sole proprietor or senior partner/VP-- it is 4am in the morning and you get a call informing you your office has been completely flooded and you are unable to enter your office building to continue business for at least the next five working days.. Further, Dallas Disaster Recovery asks what would you do to continue normal business operations if this Disaster Recovery challenge suddenly and abruptly came into your life? Did you know I have a simple, very effective, Disaster Recovery "Business in a lock box" and database product uniquely developed to get you  [more info...]

Flooded Office-How Would You Recover ? Ok, so it is 4am in the morning and you get a call telling you your office has been completely flooded and you are unable to continue business for at least the next five working days..what would you do? Did you know I have a simple, very effective, database product uniquely developed to get small business owners back up and running their business remotely in less than 24 hrs. after an unplanned major business interuption event? You could own this database product for less than the cost of dinner for four at a great restaurant here in the Dallas metro-plex! For more details and a complimentary telephone conversation, please drop me an email about, Flooded Office-How Would You Recover ? bru  [more info...]

Office Organization through the use of 30 Second Goals Do any of the following apply to you? Can't find what you need exactly when you need it? Go to re order some crucial supplies for work (or home) and have to search for critical information to replenish those supplies? Search for an expensive or unique piece of equipment and can't remember who you lent it too or where you saw it last? You find that when you haven't carried out a piece of your work processes for a while that it takes you a short while to refresh yourself and your memory of what the work content for the process you are having to work on? If you are unable to answer these 4 scenario's, each in 30 seconds or less then you have a tremendous opp  [more info...]

Are you interested in learning more about LEAN METHODS FOR THE SERVICE SECTORS? Given the similarities as well as differences between the service sector and manufacturing the question becomes, "How can the lean toolkit be used to implement a lean transformation within any environment-whether it is a manufacturing plant or a service organization?" Our purpose is to show that there are core elements of lean philosophy that can be applied within any context where there are defined processes in place to accomplish a goal. As applied in the process improvement model articulated in future BLOG entries, lean thinking represents a method of problem solving, with its associated principles that guide thought processes and decision making in the ef  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - On any given day you may read headlines and news stories involving domestic violence, abduction, home invasion, rape, molestation and murder. Many times the victims knew their attackers yet this knowledge failed as a deterrent. Co-workers or former employees going on a rampage, students or parents attacking a school, neighbors or trusted friends of the family sexually assaulting young victims are all stories of the day. How many of these scenes, scenarios and news stories could have been avoided if only the victimized parties involved had been given some type of preventative training to spot the early signs of danger or had known how to react when faced with immediate physical threat? Perhaps most. Businesses,  [more info...]

It's June! Summer is here! The kids are all off to swim, attend camp, sleep in, eat hamburgers, run through sprinklers, and have fun! As adults, and parents we worry about bug spray, helmets, sun screen, swimming safety, and all the in between! It's amazing the differences from child to adult, isn't it? I remember summertime where I grew up and the fun I had as a kid. Not until you become an adult and have a family of f your own do you recognize how much effort goes into making the summer "so much fun"! Remember to take time for yourself as well! Take some time to splash around at the beach or pool! Eat some hot dogs and ice cream! Enjoy your summer as you deserve it. Make the most of it! Society itself is stressful with the  [more info...]

Buttoned-Down Success Ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon, Jordan Culpepper was an artist. After winning art contests in elementary school, he decided to start designing buttons for his family and friends.Pretty soon, everyone wanted one. He realized that there was money to be made. He remembers borrowing $500 from his parents to start his bedroom business called Buttons by Jordan. When the media heard about his story, it caused a button bonanza. He even sold 5,000 buttons to nationally syndicated radio host Tavis Smiley. He's already saved $7,000 towards college, and every one of his customers is a walking billboard for his business. The Secret: Jordan recognized an opportunity when it hit him on the chest. It wou  [more info...]

Kathy Garland/Speaker and Coach Says - "People going through change need to summon all their courage. How do people get past fear, which holds so many back from expanding and changing into who they really want to be and the success they know their business can be?" Here are two things necessary to make transitions and change more fearless for people: 1. Vision - having clear vision of the destination or goal is essential. Without a vision, it's like driving in a foreign country without a map or knowing the language. 2. Confidence - people who take time to define their personal or business brand find clarity in who they are and what they are best at. This builds confidence so they keep taking steps toward their goals, instead  [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau - Suggestions for some really great and informational books for summer reading. Author, Jeff Yelden This book was inspired as a result of Jeff working with MTV's MADE. Five weeks working with one eighteen year old and a lot of time to think and reflect. This book is the capitulation of years of work with youth and one special eighteen year old that touched his heart.This book covers everything that youth need to know to be a step ahead of their peers. From what to do today to what to prepare for in the real world, this book promises to answer the most commonly asked questions youth face today and tomorrow. Author, Alan Smith When Alan Smith speaks about the challenges and benefits of getting healthy audiences   [more info...]

Dallas Speakers Bureau reminds you that in this down turned economy, employee training and event programs are still important to keep your company or business on a positive note. We are all searching for ways to motivate and stay upbeat and positive and keep our businesses successful. DFW's Speakers Brueau can help you in that endeavor. By being a smaller, independent company, and less overhead, we can help you secure training and event talent and still keep your budgets in mind. Let us help you enjoy success. Give me a call and I will be able to help you source out and plan your events coming under budget, with money left over! Underwood Speakers Bureau Mission Statement To provide organizations and companies with speakers an  [more info...]

Arlington Speakers Bureau owner, Karen Underwood, offers a wide variety of motivational and inspirational speakers and entertainers. What We Do We provide organizations and companies with speakers and trainers that fulfill the true needs of their members and employees. Our trainers, consultants, speakers, and facilitators offer knowledge, education, and skills to bridge the communication and learning gaps of organizations. We partner with our clients and measure our success by theirs. Successful Meetings start with Successful Speakers Are you responsible for finding speakers for your group or organization? Is your company looking for a great trainer? Have you ever been disappointed in the presenter at a lunch or meeting yo  [more info...]