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Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Career Advancement

On November 7, attendees will learn the keys to impressing managers and accelerating their careers at a new job

Buffalo, NY, October 28, 2013 – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced the next installment in its career information webinar series. The new session, titled “The Next 30 Days on the Job” is the final webinar in a three-part program from career expert Stephen Krempl. The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 7 from noon to 1 p.m. EST.

Mr. Krempl is the President of Krempl Communications International (KCI), a company that focuses on management and executive development. Before starting KCI, Mr. Krempl was the Vice President of Global Learning at Starbucks Coffee Company and served in senior training and education roles at Fortune 500 companies such as YUM Brands, PepsiCo and Motorola.

“The skills needed to get a job and excel in a career are different, something young employees often fail to recognize. This webinar will cover important tips on how to distinguish yourself from others, what relationships to build and maintain and ways to advance within a company – all building blocks to establishing a successful career,” said Mr. Krempl.

The “The Next 30 Days on the Job,” webinar will provide practical tips and advice for job seekers to grow their career within a company. Key takeaways for webinar attendees will include:

* How to put yourself on the PATH to success
* Secrets of setting yourself apart in the workplace
* The two most important groups for networking

“Many students choose the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College because they are interested in advancing their career but have to balance working with earning their degree. Our flexible class schedules allow them to do both. In addition, webinars like this one help them build their professional acumen while learning the technical skills they need,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Every part of Mr. Krempl’s series has added a new layer of knowledge for students. We are tremendously thankful that he has shared his expertise with prospective and current students at Bryant & Stratton College Online.”

This webinar is the third in a series of sessions from Mr. Krempl. Previously he led webinars titled “You’ve Got the Interview, Now What? How to Stand Out from the Crowd” and “Your First 30 Days on the Job.” The November 7 career information webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information about building a successful career path. Those interested in attending are invited to register at online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and nineteen online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Michael Blakey & Paul Grant speaking on EFactor Business Bootcamp June 21

A day full of succeeded Entrepreneurs and the Best Funding Experts in the field, Michael Blakey & Paul Grant!

Want to learn more on what to do when you are on theEntrepreneurial Frontline? Or how Bootstrapping can be an effective way to run your operations? What Investor Types & Funds are out there? And what are the Legal Aspects of Investments? Sign up now for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, lunch & drinks included! http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

We provided you with a special program with some great names in this industry:

John Spindler CEO of Capital Enterprise. John has had over 15 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and business advisor/consultant and as well as being responsible for the day to day management of Capital Enterprise is also a director and co-owner of audio designer and manufacturer Ferguson Hill.

Michael Blakey: has been a successful, active, early-stage investor in the UK since 2000 and having invested in some 17 businesses and realized 3 profitable exits to date. Co-investing with his brother, Simon, he is responsible for all our marketing and deal origination activities. Michael was voted by AngelsNews as “the Business Angels You should now”.

Paul Grant: is an experienced entrepreneur who has founded his own London based company through private equity and debt finance. He managed to build a network of over 500 business angels at Capital Partners Private Equity Ltd and more recently at BA Capital Ltd, during which time he never ceased to assist young businesses with fundraising and coaching. He is also the founder of “The Funding Game” seminar series, which offers practical guidance and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking capital for early-stage and growing ventures.

Jaan Larner: is a business minded lawyer at Keystone Law with an MBA from Oxford University. He is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a particular interest in entrepreneurial activity. He advises clients on their corporate structures as well as their on-going day-to-day commercial activity. Jaan qualified as a Solicitor in 1997.

WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU AT 21 JUNE – INNOVATION WAREHOUSE – LONDON

SEE FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE PROGAM: http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

Please Eva Hukshorn for your questions.

Lunch and drinks are included in the event price.

This event is sponsored by RBS, Capital Enterprise and Keystone Law To attend this event being a member of EFactor is mandotory, you can sign up (for free) on www.efactor.com.

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BusinessVibes advices How Joining Networking Platform can Help Your Business

Feeling the need of companies to search for new leads and contacts, they can observe the arrival of new specialized networking platforms, like BusinessVibes, focused only on businesses.

London, UK, March 20, 2012 — Nowadays more and more businesses can be found on social networking platforms being a part of many communities interacting one with another, sharing information and announcing updates. Many of those platforms like Facebook or Twitter are mix of different channels of communications, starting from customer to customer through business to customer, to business to business. Feeling the need of companies to search for new leads and contacts, we can observe arrival of new specialized networking platforms, like BusinessVibes, focused only on businesses. Why is it good to join specialized websites? Read article to learn more.

First of all, in times of online advertising, it is always good to have as big exposure as possible. Joining networking platforms is a good way not only to promote the company or brand by making it more visible, but it also allows informing others about the product, functionalities and features. Adjusted system of sharing setting will allow companies showing only the facts they want to share. Information can be easily hidden from the audience sight.

As mentioned earlier business to business networking platforms are accessible only by companies, what makes them one of the best places to find new business partners, clients or subcontractors. Some of the platforms like already mentioned BusinessVibes gives companies possibility to connect with other businesses, which is the first step of forming partnership, but also a gateway to future information sharing, cooperation and better communication.

In terms of communication, becoming a member of networking platforms can significantly improve information flow between companies. Instead of using intranets, email inboxes and company websites everything can be seen and shared on one platform. Possibility of direct contact between international sellers and buyers along with sharing detailed information about products and services will definitely shorten sales cycle, where no intermediaries will be needed anymore.

In modern world full of networks, connections and sharing it is a risky step to miss opportunity to get new contacts and information source. Taking all of the above into consideration, specialized networking platforms will definitely improve quality of cooperation and communication between companies. Joining those websites is recommended both for international as well as for local players.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc.
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
marta@businessvibes.com
http://www.businessvibes.com
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BusinessVibes features Online Business Cards

BusinessVibes, new B2B networking platform invented to connect businesses; traditional business cards have been replaced by online created ‘profile cards’.

London, UK, March 20, 2012 — Every business needs to build up a good network in order to facilitate overall growth. In fact, networking is also essential to great interactions and can often lead to a competitive advantage. There are many ways to do networking from trade shows to online webinars and new ICT have provided several tools helping to achieve good results. The business card remains the most widespread instruments even though it is one of the oldest.

A business card gives recipients information on who you are and what your activities consist of; it represents your business frontage, therefore a lot of importance must be given in terms of visuals as well as content. It is essential to constantly have some in the pocket so as to avoid missing opportunities to network. Keep in mind, any encounter could turn into a deal!

At BusinessVibes, new B2B networking platform invented to connect businesses; traditional business cards have been replaced by online created ‘profile cards’. Those Profile Cards are customized and include information filled on the profile. These are more convenient than conventional ones as they don’t need to be manually gathered in one place and can’t be lost.

In real life it is customary to ask for the other interlocutor’s business card before handing yours. For that reason, a BusinessVibes member can request – not send – a ‘profile’ card from a company he is not connected with in order to know more about it. Members can browse their industry directory, find prospects, and ask for their profile cards. Once collected, after examination the member can connect with the company matching the most its company requirements and start discussing business together.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc.
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
marta@businessvibes.com
http://www.businessvibes.com
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BusinessVibes

Now’s the Time to Create Your 2012 Relationship-building Plan

Instead of making New Year’s resolutions that are seldom kept, create a 2012 Relationship-building plan that will help you maximize networking benefits. Learn from business networking authority Lillian Bjorseth how and why to do it.

Lisle, IL, December 18, 2011 – Instead of making 2012 resolutions, which are often idealistic and unrealistic, create a 2012 Relationship-building Plan that will last for years,” says Lillian D. Bjorseth, president of Duoforce Enterprises, Inc., and a networking and communication skills speaker, trainer, coach and author.

“Make it practical and concrete, and it can help you achieve maximum benefits from your networking endeavors. After all, networking – whether face-to-face, online or preferably both – is still the number one way to increase sales, get a job and enhance your career success,” says Bjorseth, author of Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last.

While the plan may take you a while to create, it can, with slight modifications, serve you well as long as you are in the same business/job, according to Bjorseth. “It also will keep you from fishing for trout in a catfish pond i.e., you’ll know where to find your target market and people who can introduce you to your target market,” she says.

Bjorseth suggests you start by writing down the focus of your business or if you are in transition what you would like to do. Her experience after working with thousands of people nationwide is that most have difficulty succinctly articulating what they do. She advocates following Thomas Jefferson’s advice: “Never use two words when one will do.”

Secondly, Bjorseth recommends you determine your U.O. “Ask yourself: ‘What’s your Unique Offering? How do you do what you do differently? Why would people hire you or buy your products or services when they know five other people who supposedly do or sell the same thing?’” she says.

Bjorseth advises you to then determine your target markets and answer who, what, when, why, where, how do they buy? “This should take you an hour or more if you do it thoroughly … and think of the valuable information you now have at your fingertips!” Bjorseth adds.

Then it’s time to answer the question, “Where are you most likely to find your target market?” according to Bjorseth. “List organizations, groups and events your target markets are likely to frequent. You need to zero in on the few that are relevant to you. You don’t have time to try a dozen different groups, much less pay dues and activities’ fees,” she says.

Another helpful hint Bjorseth gives is to know where to find the organizations/events that are frequented by your markets or those who can introduce you to them. “Be creative. Check the web for local chapters of national organizations. Peruse print and online calendars of events. Also, make a list of whom you already know, divided into such categories as business; professional /civic/industrial organizations, etc.,” Bjorseth adds.

“Above all, finish the plan. A half-done one will give you half-baked results,” Bjorseth says.

Contact:
Lillian D. Bjorseth
Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.
2221 Ridgewood Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
630-983-5308
lillianspeaks@duoforce.com
http://www.duoforce.com

LearnComputer! Now Offering Technology Webinars and Online IT Training Courses

LearnComputer! is now offering technology Webinars to give presenters an easy, affordable way to provide professional computer training online. The company has also expanded its regular course offerings to include “live” online IT training.

Redwood City, CA, January 11, 2011 — LearnComputer! recently launched technology Webinars to give users a convenient, cost-effective solution for presenting training material online. The company also has begun offering its regular computer training courses using an online IT training format that provides expanded access to a variety of topics.

The new technology Webinars from LearnComputer! offer a distinctive way for entrepreneurs, small businesses and corporations to meet their computer training needs. The Webinars utilize a unique pricing model that allows presenters to not only choose the topic, but also select the cost per registration. LearnComputer! simply provides a “platform” for the event to take place, according to partner Michael Dorf. “We schedule the Webinar, advertise it through our established channels, collect registration fees and offer the means to present the Webinar,” Dorf said. “In exchange, LearnComputer! retains a small percentage of the total registration fees collected.”

LearnComputer! offers technology Webinars on a variety of topics ranging from an introduction in IT disaster recovery and planning to Drupal, networking and virtualization. The sessions-which run from one to four hours-are taught by industry professionals who are experts in their respective fields. For example, the February 4th IT disaster recovery and planning Webinar will be taught by Richard Muniz, a 15-year veteran in systems administration with experience that includes Windows administration, virtualization, security, disaster planning and recovery, and Cisco routing. The founder of RJM Computer Consulting LLC, Muniz is a former detective and science major with an aptitude for asking questions and finding answers. Muniz has taught computer application courses for FEMA and the Colorado Fire Marshal’s office, as well as online classes for California-based Saisoft Inc.

The technology Webinars from LearnComputer! are dynamic and practical training tools that offer presenters a variety of benefits. They are easier and more affordable to present than traditional classes, with registration generally costing below $100. There is no minimum number of registrations required to cover the expenses of the instructor and classroom. So the Webinars are guaranteed to run—even for a single participant. In addition, the Webinars require less time from presenters and participants, making them ideal for professional training.

Beyond facilitating technology Webinars and online IT training, LearnComputer! provides a wide range of computer and information technology training services in the areas of computer programming, Web development, database design and networking. The company places specific emphasis on mobile frameworks, such as Android, network technologies, Java programming, HTML5, Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP). LearnComputer! also serves as a general portal for technical discussions, informative articles, industry news and opinions.

To learn more about the company’s new technology Webinars and online IT training, please visit www.learncomputer.com or call Michael Dorf at 650-995-4374. Or connect with LearnComputer! on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ittrainers.

About LearnComputer!
Launched in 2008, LearnComputer! is an information technology company with a distinct mission to provide IT professionals with skills that define today’s Silicon Valley. The company was established by several Silicon Valley IT veterans with extensive expertise in networking, software engineering and Web development. LearnComputer! offers premium computer training on the latest software platforms and technologies via Webinars, online IT training and traditional classes at its state-of-the-art facility. The company is based in Redwood City, Calif.

Press & Media Contact:
Michael Dorf
LearnComputer!
459 Seaport Ct
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-995-4374
admin@learncomputer.com
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