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If you’re not blogging, you may be missing a key ingredient in reaching your target customer. A new survey of small business owners by Warrillow & Co. shows that Web-centric entrepreneurs are twice as likely (at 20%) to be reading blogs than the general adult population. As a group, these entrepreneurial bloggers represent over 700,000 small businesses.
Aggregator Opportunities for Reaching Bloggers
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AUSTIN, TX (from a press release) — Sage Software said its Sage MIP Fund Accounting solutions for nonprofit and government organizations have been enhanced with Sage Information Center — a dynamically updated source of relevant product information, tips, announcements, training information, and access to Sage Software’s regional training calendar, and customer feedback links. READ MORE →
DEXTER, Mich. – Creative Solutionssaid its web building and hosting service, Web Builder CS, now offers Forefield Knowledge Trust Content as a core feature. Web Builder CS customers can now access more than 350 financial-planning articles, 500 frequently asked questions (FAQs), and 200 interactive tools that they can post on their websites for use by their clients. Access to Forefield Knowledge Trust Content is available with the October 2005 release of Web Builder CS.
Forefield Inc. is a leading provider of online content and solutions that facilitate the communication of client-centric financial planning knowledge and advice that is current, concise, and compliant. Content offered through Forefield is consistently updated to ensure timely information and relevant facts.
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Jones, Nale & Mattingly Restructures “to Enhance Growth and Client Service”
LOUISVILLE, K.Y., — Jones, Nale & Mattingly PLC says it is is transitioning from a traditional partnership structure to a corporate model. The firm has created a Board of Directors that is responsible for managing the overall direction of the organization. The board has the authority to develop policies and strategies that are designed to achieve the firm’s mission and vision.
By streamlining its business structure and clearly defining leadership responsibilities, Jones, Nale & Mattingly says it will be able to more effectively manage client relationships and service teams going forward.
As part of the restructuring, the firm announced that R. Wayne Stratton, CPA/ABV/CFE/CrFA, has been named Chair of the Board. In his new role, Mr. Stratton, who has over 35 years of experience with JNM, is responsible for the overall management of the Board of Directors.
“This new structure clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of our leadership,” said Wayne Stratton. “The structure promotes innovation and enhances our ability to proactively provide comprehensive, strategic financial solutions for our clients. This is a natural next step toward maximizing the potential of our firm.”
The firm also announced that Jon Meyer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, charged with implementing the policies of the board and managing the day to day operations of the organization. In his role as CEO, Mr. Meyer will report to the board regarding matters of policy.
“Our firm is dedicated to serving middle market companies and their families throughout Kentucky, wherever they need help around the globe,” Jon Meyer said. “This new structure is a continuation of our long-held approach to provide clients — our neighbors — with simple access to the products, service and expertise they need to guide their business and financial success.”
In addition to the appointments of Stratton and Meyer, the firm announced the following members of the company’s board of directors:
— David Price, Technology Director
— Ken Lear, Audit Director
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RIVERWOODS, Ill. (from a press release)? CCH has released Version 2.0 of CCH@Hand?, an application that speeds and integrates tax research with the workflows of accountants, tax preparers and lawyers. READ MORE →
National Study Suggests Many Keep Working Out of Financial Necessity
NEW YORK (from a press release) — While nearly a quarter (23 percent) of the U.S. workforce knows of an older worker who has been denied a job, promotion or raise because of age, more than twice as many businesses encourage older workers to stay on the job than to retire early.
According to a national Hudson survey, 38 percent of workers say their organizations keep older workers because they are difficult to replace, compared to 15 percent whose firms want to make way for younger workers. READ MORE →
Companies Are Trying to Retain Employees As They Take Flight For New Career Opportunities
Alexandria, Va., (Press Release) ? Seventy-six percent of employees are looking for new employment opportunities, according to the 2005 U.S. Job Recovery and Retention Survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and CareerJournal.com. Sixty-five percent of HR professionals were concerned about the voluntary resignations at their organizations. To prevent a mass exodus, almost half of the organizations are implementing special retention processes to keep their employees. READ MORE →
