In honor of Father’s Day, this past week on our Tamara Leigh’s TREND ON show with Heidi Feemster on the Linked Local Network, I had the privilege to speak with two pretty amazing men who humbly wield wide influence. Dan Khabie reaches a global audience as a Linkedin Influencer content publisher. He’s also the Founder [...]
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Being Proactive
Being Proactive Giving personnel access to decision-making tools, contextual data and strategic planning resources also builds the company culture that supports being proactive-rather than reactive. Personnel learn to make decisions independently, thoroughly researching cause-and-effect data and making fact-based decisions. Employees learn that slow response is no longer acceptable. Teams understand that [...]
Survival of the Fastest
SURVIVAL OF THE FASTEST Infor says speed is a competitive weapon. Why? We believe that speed—not just scale—is the new basis for competition. It’s no longer about how big a company is; it’s about how fast you can execute. You may never be able to out-scale a competitor, but you [...]
CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI
Cam Lemmon interviews Tee Crane, entrepreneur, public speaker, trainer, and author. Tee Crane, is the creator of Science of Spirit Technology, and founder of TCCS. Fridays, 2t 2 p.m. Listen live at - CAM LEMMON interviews TEE CRANE of VERTICAL LIVING SYSTEMS Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Cam Lemmon talk radio podcast Cam Lemmon Join Cam [...]
Linked Local Schaumburg Community Hub Initiative Launches at Roosevelt University Organizations to Gain HandsOn Opportunities to Engage Locally
(Arlington Heights, Ill.) – HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) and Linked Local Network (LLN) have collaborated to launch Linked Local Schaumburg: Building a HandsOn Community, which will be previewed on Feb.15 at 8 a.m. at the Schaumburg campus of Roosevelt University. The Schaumburg Community Hub is an Internet website designed to share news, information and events [...]
“Communications equals (=) relationships” We are all in sales…
“We find ourselves engaged in the possible when; the possible represents the streamline approaches to encouraging others to achieve their highest potential.” Business monetization activity is relationship based. Winning new business or sustaining existing business is directly related to urgency. Understanding the urgency in the eyes of your customer can yield you greater business opportunities. [...]
It really comes down to term limits!
Our founding fathers recognized the importance of having citizen politicians. Citizen politicians defined over 237 years ago as people who participate in the political process, and these people come from all walks of life, such as farmers, businesses, law practices, inn keepers, chimney sweepers and schoolteachers. These citizen politicians participated in the people’s government result [...]
The Changing OEM Model – Made in the USA?
Segueway to Success - The Changing OEM Model – Made in the USA? By Tom Kuchan Historically, recessions in the United States have tended to originate in the manufacturing sector. Each school of economic thought, Keynesians, Monetarists, Austrians, etc., have their own theories as to why it happens but regardless of the “why” the “where” has [...]
3DCreations: The Future is… so yesterday. Or is it?
AT the risk of: 1) dating myself; and 2) revealing that “It’s what I don’t know”, I have to say our Guest on last week’s Trend On show, Jesse De Pinto of 3DCreations, llc both inspired and amazed me. I remember watching reruns of those crazy Jetson’s in their futuristic world of Rosy the [...]
STRAIGHT SHOOTING YOUR ERP WITH A HIRED GUN
Although a Hired Gun is an expression with a connotation of doing some sort of dirty or dubious work, when it comes to ERP, that is, Enterprise Resource Planning, hiring a Big Gun to do objective consulting for your company’s ERP implementation, is worth the investment and more than beats shooting yourself in the [...]
4th OF JULY & FAMILY — AMERICA’S “ROOTS & WINGS”
The 4th of July: a snapshot day of “What it is to be an American”. It’s the collective holiday of our independence as a nation founded on freedom. That freedom to live and love is celebrated in summer’s warmth (or record heat as this year) as families and communities across this land of yours and [...]
HEIDI’S BUSINESS MINUTE: 6/27/2012
For the last several weeks we have talked about ERP, that is Enterprise Resource Planning and the how to’s of implementing a system. This week we focus more on how to choose a specific ERP system. This week we focus more on how to choose a specific ERP system Buying decision. Chosing a Specific ERP [...]
Summer Sounds of Music & Fashion Fun: Building a Boutique Business
Trend On Co-Host Heidi Feemster Trend On Co-Host Tamara Leigh Summer. Who doesn’t love it? It’s mere mention immediately brings back childhood memories of school years ending in happy hiatus over the hot months of June, July and August. In the Mid-West, after the work of relentless winters, Summer gives everyone permission to PLAY. Each [...]
Trend On Business Minute: ERP – WHO’S in CHARGE?
Previously, we talked about WHY & HOW of ERP, that is, Enterprise Resource Planning, which is a computer system and software that helps run your company more efficiently. WHY you should chose an EPR system and How do you choose one? We looked at questions you should ask before settling on “Your Final [ERP] Answer”. [...]
Business Spotlight: Canine Comfort Shop Provides Custom Doggie Comfort
The Canine Comfort Shop (CCC) is an e-commerce company that provides dog owners with comfortable, and comforting, sleeping solutions for their canine companions. CCC was started two years ago by Cynthia Kirk with her signature Over-Tray Crate Pad Set, when her search to find a pad that worked well with standard dog crates was unsuccessful. [...]
Business Spotlight – Richard Killian The American Businessperson
Richard M. Killian is a well-recognized businessman in the Chicago and New York markets. His brand name companies, including Prospect Equities® and The American Businessperson®, are readily acknowledged as representing the cutting edge of today’s real estate and business trends. Rich Killian has gained notable popularity around the world as host of The American Businessperson [...]
Business Spotlight: Botti Law Firm, P.C.
Botti Law Firm, P.C. has experienced trial attorneys that provide comprehensive legal guidance and representation in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law/Divorce and Commercial Litigation. Located in Oak Brook and Wheaton, IL, the Botti law firm serves clients in the entire Chicagoland area as well as nationwide. Founded in 1970 by senior partner Aldo E. Botti, [...]
Business Spotlight: Coman & Anderson, P.C.
Coman & Anderson, P.C. is an aggressive, growing firm of experienced legal professionals that seeks to provide outstanding service to their clients. Their commercially-oriented law firm represents middle market businesses, their owners, and key executives. They provide services in the areas of general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, employee benefits, business succession planning, intellectual [...]
Business Spotlight: Advantage Bookkeeping
Located in Naperville, IL, Advantage Bookkeeping Professionals offers three levels of service for businesses. They can be reached at 630-416-0300 and their website is www.advantagebp.com. Advantage Bookkeeping’s unique “3-Tier” system of services can be custom-tailored to meet the individual needs of your business: Tier 1 – Routine Services Designed for use as individual components [...]
Business Spotlight: Clausen Miller Attorneys
Clausen Miller P.C. was founded in 1936 and is ranked among the 250 largest law firms in the United States. The firm has over 160 attorneys practicing in six U.S. offices, Shanghai, China and London, England. Clausen Miller serves as international, national, regional and local counsel to numerous insurance companies, corporations and financial clients. Their [...]
Business Spotlight- Charles S. Beach, P.C.
Charles S. Beach is a Chicago criminal defense lawyer representing those facing criminal charges, including narcotics, DUI defense, felony driving while revoked and license reinstatement. Their law firm has helped many clients throughout the Chicago area in all criminal matters. Their phone number is (312) 739-0500 and their website is www.duichicago.com. We had the privilege [...]
Business Spotlight- Daniel Stoica Accounting
Daniel Stoica, Accounting Professional, helps you explore and discover your passion and turn it into a successful business, as this is his passion. “Minimizing your tax liability and maximizing your net worth at the same time by providing you with professional consulting, accounting and tax preparation services” is his profession. “With a Personal Dedication, going [...]
Business Spotlight: Dave Scriven-Young
Dave Scriven-Young is a Chicago environmental attorney in the law firm of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. He strives to protect the interests of his corporate and individual clients and works hard to obtain the best possible result in the most cost-effective manner. Mr. Scriven-Young’s environmental expertise includes handling Superfund cases as well as wrongful death, [...]
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