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Is cold calling a thing of the past? YES!

Cold calling is over. The only people who don’t realize it are the people still making them. Or worse – their bosses.
I am in a LinkedIn group called Sales Gravy. I’m following a thread about the ROI of cold calling (http://tiny.cc/ajaXv). It’s interesting to see how salespeople view cold calling. Read the rest of the story in “The Business Journal”.

Occupational Health - what is it?

How things change!
When I started work in the mid 1960s very few poeople were aware of occupational health. Obviously, the workplace environment had advanced somewhat since the days of Bounderby in Dickens’s “Hard Times”, but the network of rules that were designed to safeguard people in their employment was, by the standards of today, underdeveloped. Read the rest of the story in “The Business Journal”.

WCORHA presents Worksite Safety Solutions!

The West Central Ohio Regional Healthcare Alliance (WCORHA) offers Occupational Health services at multiple clinic locations operated by St. Rita’s Medical Center, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Mercer Health Community Hospital and Van Wert County Hospital. In addition to our clinical Occupational Health services, we also offer a variety of Safety programs, including mock OSHA inspections, OSHA 10 and 30 hour classes, and OSHA 300 Log training. To read the rest of article subscribe to The Business Journal.Ambien No Rx Inexpensive XanaxBad Xanax TripsValium AffiliateAddiction Symptom XanaxKentucky Valium Cod Ambien And EatingAlcohol Detox With ValiumSearch For Shoppers XanaxTramadol Headache Ambien UmaxppcAmbien Cr 6.25Dogs Tramadol Artritus Purple 1 Mg XanaxXanax Side Effects TongueDepression ValiumChildren’s Chewable ValiumRx Ambien

Smart Investment Moves for 2010

As an investor, you might wonder what the new year has in store for you. While economic and market forces are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally favorable — and by making the right moves, you can further improve your chances of making 2010 a good year for your portfolio. For more information read “The Business Journal.”

New year means new opportunities for Roth IRA conversion

By Edward Jones
Matthew North, Financial Advisor
If you already have a Roth IRA, you’re aware of its biggest benefit: Your earnings grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. If you don’t have a Roth IRA, you may want to consider one — and it may be easier for you to do just that in 2010.
Read the rest of the story in “The Business Journal.”

Location is the key to success in business

Location, location, location is the key to success or failure for many businesses. Where you locate your company depends on its industry (service or manufacturing), number of employees, rate of growth and target market, among other variables.
Here are some tips to help insure your move will be successful. Read the entire story in the Business Journal.

Sprint Names New Local District Manager in Lima

Kari Chadd deemed local Sprint expert for all wireless needs LIMA, Ohio (February 5, 2010) – Sprint today announced the introduction of Kari Chadd as the district manager for local Sprint stores in northwest Ohio, southern Ohio and Vienna, W.Va. As district manager, Chadd is responsible for all in-store sales, as well as business-to-business interactions. Read the entire story in the Business Journal.

Stanley R. Clemens Appointed to Citizens National Bank Board of Directors

Citizens National Bank announced the appointment of Stanley R. Clemens to its board of directors at the monthly meeting held on January 26, 2010. Along with the other members, he will be responsible for oversight of business development, regulatory compliance, community relations and bank profitability. Read the rest of the story in the Business Journal

BVH Rehab and Sports Medicine moves to new facility

Beginning February 2, Blanchard Valley Rehab and Sports Medicine will be located in the new West Cascades Professional Offices at 1721 Medical Blvd., Suite B in Findlay, next to the Findlay Surgery Center.
BVH Rehab and Sports Medicine offers physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as athletic training and sports medicine services for all ages. See the rest of the story in the Business Journal

Ceative business thrives in rural location

Brand It Marketing Communications is located outside the village of Rockford, Ohio. At one time Rockford would have been an unlikely place to grow a marketing, advertising and design business because of its rural location in the heart of Mercer County’s rich agricultural community, but it isn’t as unusual as one might think. In this age of modern technology it’s really not an issue, in fact it’s a perfect location for the business owned and operated by Pete and Twyla Hayes. “Rockford is home, it may not be the first place most people would think to look for marketing or a design company, but we’re definitely changing that image.” To read the entire article subscribe to The Business Journal.

Industrial property brokers expands its reach

Sidney, OH – Industrial Property Brokers was formed in 2005 by Principal and Broker Tim Echemann, CCIM, SIOR, a real estate professional with more than 25 years experience in industrial sales and leasing. Prior to starting the firm, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for Miller Valentine Brokerage in Cincinnati. He previously managed the Dayton office of Ostendor-Morris Colliers. Read the rest of this story in The Business Journal

2010 awards for Cotterman & Company

During 2009, Cotterman Roofing earned several awards and has surpassed impressive milestones in the roofing industry. We lead Duro-Last sales in Ohio and was the 13th largest contractor in the nation. Cotterman achieved an Elite Master Contractor status with Sika Sarnafil. Sika Sarnafil also nominated two of Cotterman’s installations, Ft. Loramie Elementary School and Fairlawn School, for a National Project of the Year Award. The winner will be announced later this month. Firestone Building Products awarded us with a Partner in Quality Award. Read the rest of the story in “The Business Journal”.

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