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Darcie McNamara with Priority1 POS, Bob Farris with Commodore Corporate and Cecil Powell with The Firm Answer

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Cecil Powell, Darcie McNamara, Bob Farris

Darcie McNamara/Priority1 POS

Priority1 POS started over 6 years ago and is located in Downtown Buford in a 4,000 square foot facility where all set-up, training and implementation is done locally with “feet on the street”. They not only specialize in Point of Sale solutions but also merchant processing so you are calling one person for all your cash management solutions.

 

Bob Farris/Commodore Corporate

Commodore Corporate specializes in identifying a client’s particular needs to provide funding for business transactions and growth. They locate and secure the necessary sources to meet funding needs so their clients can pursue long term growth objectives. They are a low overhead operation with access to contacts in various financial markets, equity, debt, hybrid vehicles, mezzanine, leasing, sale/lease back, asset based loans and more. They match their client’s need to the right type of funding. Commodore Corporate partners with you to provide financial and strategic relationship services to promote long term growth whether you need short or long term funding for commercial transactions.

Cecil Powell/The Firm Answer

The Firm Answer is a finder of funds for people who have need of funds for a business reason. They are a low overhead operation with contacts in various money markets, equity, debt, hybrid vehicles, mezzanine, leasing, sale/lease back, ABL, more…. They match the need to the type of funding.

 

Steve Wilkes with Signarama Buford

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Steve Wilkes/Signarama Buford

Custom solutions for increasing your company’s visibility, improve your branding and make your marketing more effective. What makes Signarama Buford unique is their approach to help getting you and your business found by both current and potential customers. They can provide you a 50 ft high monument sign, a message on your store window, graphics on your vehicle, branded wearables for you and your employees or a pen to hand out at a trade show. Signarama works with customers to make visibility an integral part of their overall marketing program. Their 8,000 foot facility has the latest equipment, experienced people and an overwhelming desire to always provide the “wow” factor to your business’s visibility factor.

 

Cedric Willis with Veterans Brothers Painting and Calvin Foster with Minuteman Press of Duluth

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Cedric Willis/Veterans Brothers Painting

Veterans Brothers Painting is committed to providing their customers the best in quality, professional full service painting services – interior, exterior and commercial. They respect their customers time by being on time to their appointments and their service commitments. Although painting is their primary business, they are also capable of providing other professional services. In addition to their business, equally important to them is being committed to community involvement and improving the communities they work with.

Calvin Foster/Minuteman Press of Duluth

When it comes to business communications services, Minuteman Press of Duluth can do it all. With a complete range of products and services at your disposal, they can help you get your message out to customers, employees and vendors alike.

Using the latest printing and document management technology, they handle your projects from start to finish. Their energetic and experienced staff is dedicated to delivering what you need, when you need it.

Minuteman Press of Duluth. They design, print and promote… You. They’re the one stop shop for your business.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why it is Essential to Have a Solid Plan To Achieve Success in Business?

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Bob Lamp'l and Vlad Rusz

Robert Lamp’l and Vlad Rusz

Today’s topic:Why it is Essential to Have a Solid Plan To Achieve Success in Business?

ROBERT LAMP’L/BUSINESS PLANS & MORE

Robert is the founder and CEO of Business Plans & More, Inc. a spin-off from his other company, Accounting Business Center, Inc. Robert is a member of the Georgia Association of Accountants and Tax Professionals (GAATP), a national organization, of which Robert is the Statewide past President. Also the National Society of Accountants, the National Association of Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors, the National Advisors Network and he is currently an Abassador for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of the Suwanee Business Alliance. Robert J. Lamp’l has an M.B.A. with an extensive background in accounting, having 30+ years experience in the public arena as Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, and Treasurer for small to large companies covering several industries in multi-state environments. He serves as a board member of numerous companies (for both profit and not for profit entities). And in his spare time he performs with a Choral Group and the Northwinds Symphonic Band.

VLAD RUSZ/STERLING ROSE CONSULTING CORP

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is a Gwinnett County, GA based company that provides business plan creation and review, online and offline marketing, marketing plan creation and review, ongoing marketing services, accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, operations and business consulting. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.’s staff has over 100 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the Company, Vlad Rusz, has launched and ran four successful businesses that currently range in age from 17 months to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $175,000 to over $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. The company takes it even one step farther to make sure that the client understands how to effectively present these documents, whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors. Sterling Rose Consulting also provides full loan SBA packages, Immigration Visa Business Plans, Commercial Lending Business Plans, Commercial Space, Growth, Not-For-Profit and Venture Capital/Investment Ready Plans.In addition, Sterling Rose Consulting Corp also provides Zoho Customization, Design and Implementation, Custom CRM solutions, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Accounting Services.

 

ABOUT “STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO““Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

 

 

 

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Dave McMullen with redpepper

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Al Simon and Dave McMullen

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Dave McMullen/redpepper

Dave McMullen is principal at redpepper, a creative services firm and innovation lab with offices in Atlanta and Nashville. redpepper helps companies adapt and grow in a changing world by specializing in the intersection of communication, technology, and human behavior.

He is a writer and speaker with expertise in leadership, innovation, and marketing and has been featured on 60 Minutes, NPR, CNN, Headline News, CNBC, FOX News, and numerous national publications.

Listed on Catalyst magazine’s ‘Top 25 Entrepreneurs’, Dave was named the Pinnacle Small Business Person of the Year as well as the American Marketing Association’s Atlanta Marketer of the Year.

He is a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT and served as the President of the Atlanta Entrepreneur’s Organization.

His company, redpepper, has been ranked on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private companies for 6 years and has been recognized within the advertising industry with several local, regional, and national ADDY Awards.

 

 

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Television Advertising and Branding Programs

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Ali Turner and Dave Wilkins

Ali Turner and Dave Wilkins

On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” host Dave Wilkins discusses television advertising and branding programs with marketing expert Ali Turner from Comcast Spotlight.

Ali Turner/Comcast Spotlight

Ali Turner is a marketing expert specializing in small business growth, expansion and branding. An Account Executive at Comcast Spotlight for over two years, she works with local businesses of all sizes to customize multi-screen, geo-targeted video campaigns on popular networks like ESPN and HGTV. Prior to Comcast Spotlight, Ali was a Fashion Account Executive at TheKnot.com, the world’s #1 wedding website and brand, for eight years. She has been in the top 10% of the salesforce throughout her career and has a passion for helping her clients grow and succeed in the marketplace. Ali began her career as an Account Executive and Editorial Contributor at “I DO” for Brides Magazine where she wrote articles showcasing weddings and wedding destinations. Educationally, Ali possesses Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Communication Studies and English from Furman University.

Dave Wilkins/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Dave Wilkins has over 30 years experience working for companies such as E&Y, Whitridge Associates, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and IBM in business and technology management and consulting. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp and the Business Unit Manager for the Business Technology Division of Sterling Rose Consulting. Originally from Michigan, he has a BBA and MBA from the University of Michigan, and he has been a resident of Gwinnett County, GA for over 20 years. In his 30 years in business and technology, he has worked with clients in multiple business sectors including finance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and government, among others.

ABOUT “STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO““Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

 

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why Branding is Crucial To the Success of Your Business?

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Vlad Rusz and Michael McClellan

 

Michael McClellan/Designs in Motion

Designs In Motion is a full-service creative design firm, specializing in the enhancement of your company’s external and internal communication tools. Whether it’s print media, a unique web presence, or helping to create that dynamic ad campaign, you can rest assured that they will make your business stand out from your competitors. Their expertise in the creative arena has enabled their clients to achieve significant increases in visibility and brand awareness. Designs In Motion was founded in 1998 and is committed to offering excellent value to their customers through enhanced design solutions and outstanding customer service.

Vlad Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is a Gwinnett County, GA based company that provides business plan creation and review, online and offline marketing, marketing plan creation and review, ongoing marketing services, accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, operations and business consulting. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.’s staff has over 100 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the Company, Vlad Rusz, has launched and ran four successful businesses that currently range in age from 17 months to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $175,000 to over $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. The company takes it even one step farther to make sure that the client understands how to effectively present these documents, whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors. Sterling Rose Consulting also provides full loan SBA packages, Immigration Visa Business Plans, Commercial Lending Business Plans, Commercial Space, Growth, Not-For-Profit and Venture Capital/Investment Ready Plans.In addition, Sterling Rose Consulting Corp also provides Zoho Customization, Design and Implementation, Custom CRM solutions, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Accounting Services.

 

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Johanna Ellis with Atlanta Classic Cars and Mark Treager with Cornerstone Media Group

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Al Simon, Johanna Ellis, Mark Treager

Al Simon, Johanna Ellis, Mark Treager

Johanna Ellis/Atlanta Classic Cars

Johanna Ellis, Atlanta Classic CarsAt Atlanta Classic Cars, the exclusive authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer of Duluth, you will find a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles as well as professional staff ready to help you find the perfect car for your lifestyle. They are committed to providing excellent customer service. Atlanta Classic Cars is a family owned and operated organization proudly serving their customers from the Duluth area for 40 years. Their friendly sales team is eager to help you drive away with the vehicle that fits your individual needs. They encourage you to browse our new inventory of Mercedes-Benz models.

Mark Treager/Cornerstone Media Group

Cornerstone Media Group knows that innovation is not born from a business plan. They focus on developing new ways to help their clients sell more products and services. They deliver results that are strategically sound and executable, with a value that is unmatched. They’ve been in the Internet development business for nearly 20 years. Clients tell them regularly that Cornerstone Media Group’s longevity and experience matters.

BREAKING PAR IN BUSINESS: Lisa Bianchini with Lexis Printing & Fulfillment and Harold Kolbe with BluIP

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Lisa Bianchini, Harold Kolbe, Rich Bartolotta

Lisa Bianchini, Harold Kolbe, Rich Bartolotta

Lisa Bianchini/Lexis Printing & Fulfillment

Lexis Printing is a customer service focused commercial printing, fulfillment and direct mail marketing company. They strive to be a trusted extension of your marketing department by providing superior products at competitive prices. They keep your valuable time and bottom line in focus with everything they do.

 

Harold Kolbe/BluIP

BluIP delivers mission critical solutions, such as Hosted PBX, Unified Communications, Presence Management, and tailored Call Center solutions to SMB and Large Enterprises nationwide. Their customized solutions have served Enterprises across multiple vertical markets with multiple sites and complex application and infrastructure integrations, while satisfying the most stringent industry compliance and security requirements. BluIP, along with its partner ecosystem, focuses on providing customers with exceptional support, high level of innovation. Their solutions are fully integrated, flexible and scalable, and require no capital investment or ongoing maintenance. Visit them at www.bluip.com.

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BREAKING PAR IN BUSINESS: Marbury Creative Group and Grandview Strategic Partners

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Rich Bartolotta, Rob Marbury, Bryant Shipp, David Morris

Rich Bartolotta, Rob Marbury, Bryant Shipp, David Morris

Rob Marbury/Marbury Creative Group

Rob Marbury, Marbury Creative GroupMarbury Creative Group, based in Duluth, GA, is an award-winning branding and advertising agency founded in May 2010 by Rob Marbury, after 22 years as an art director, creative director and VP creative in the advertising industry.

The Marbury motto is ‘Tell it Better! (if necessary, use words.)” For more information, or to see samples of the agency’s work, please visit WeTellitBetter.com, email Rob at rob@marburycreativegroup.com or call 648-735-5220.

Bryant Shipp & David Morris/Grandview Strategic Partners

Bryant Shipp, GrandviewDavid Morris, GrandviewGrandView Strategic Partners is the investment advisory entity of the GrandView integrated group of financial services companies. GrandView’s team of specialists works closely with business owners – and high net-worth individuals – providing solutions to address investment needs.

GrandView’s approach emphasizes preservation of principal, with a focus on current and future cash flow. By focusing on generating passive income, they strive to help clients successfully achieve life’s milestones.

Rich Bartolotta/Schooley Mitchell

Rich 2Rich Bartolotta of Schooley Mitchell is the host of “Breaking Par in Business“.

Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent consulting business in North America that specializes in helping businesses improve profitability by reducing telecom and merchant services expenses.

One unique aspect of their offering is that they work on a contingent fee basis, meaning their fee is a share of the savings they generate. So business owners take no risk in working with Schooley Mitchell.

Schooley Mitchell has been in business since 1980, saving thousands of clients almost a quarter of a billion dollars. To learn more about Schooley Mitchell Atlanta go to schooleymitchell.com/rbartolotta or email Rich at rich.bartolotta@schooleymitchell.com.

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