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A Staffordshire based business coach has been labelled ‘Action Man’ by his fellow coaches after guiding 30 businesses to greater success over the past year.
Ian and his fellow winners, who fought off competition from the 300 other coaches in the EMEA region, each received an Action Man award for their achievements.
“It has given me even more determination to carry on producing fantastic results for my clients.”
Graham Doyle is Managing Director of D2 Network Associates, and worked with Ian for nine months last year to develop his business.
“The service paid for itself within the first three months through the implementation of strategies to increase profit margins and make efficiency improvements.”
ActionCOACH is the world’s number one business and executive coaching firm, with more than 1000 offices in 26 countries.
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Less than 40% of Stoke-on-Trent teenagers attained five GCSEs (Grade A-C) in 2009 – almost 10% lower than the national average.
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ENTREPRENEUR BRAD BURTON SPEAKS ON MARKETING AND PR
Innovative PR agency Richard Swancott Associates has launched its second podcast, featuring an interview with the founder of the world's fastest-growing networking organisation.
The Stoke-on-Trent-based company released the interview with 4Networking leader Brad Burton on its blog in February, to give small business owners advice on how to raise their profile through guerrilla marketing techniques and social networking sites.
The podcast also features Brad's suggestions on publishing and promoting a book. He published his novel, Get Off Your Arse, himself and has now sold over 150,000 copies.
The agency's Managing Director Richard Swancott said: "As the founder of 4Networking, Brad has great experience of running a small business and using different marketing techniques to raise his profile.
"The podcast covers direct mail, networking, social media, and guerrilla marketing techniques like using a pizza box as a conversation starter - various aspects of marketing and promotion which could be useful to a small business owner.
"He has certainly proved they work - 4Networking now has more than 25000 members and over 200 groups operating nationwide."
The interview is now live at http://prstokeontrent.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/brad-burton-interview/ and will be available for download from February 26th.
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NEW SERVICE SHOUTS EMERGENCY DETAILS WHEN YOU CAN’T
A ground-breaking new online service is set to provide a lifeline for people taken ill or involved in an accident while abroad.
The SOSMyWorld website (http://www.sosmyworld.com) is a secure, password protected resource, which allows users to store donor information, next of kin contact details, any important medical conditions, and information on medical and travel insurance policies.
The amount and type of information stored on the site is completely at the user’s discretion, but could be accessed, anywhere in the world, within seconds by inputting the unique username and password details printed on the SOSMyWorld products.
It is the brainchild of Managing Director David Hill, who recognized the need for SOSMyWorld while working in the travel industry – specifically in summer and winter sports-related businesses.
He said: “I travelled extensively on business while working in the travel sector, and continue to do so now.
“I recognised the main problem if you have an accident, or just need help, is information – who do you need to be contacted? Do you have any conditions which could affect treatment given? What are your insurance details?
“SOSMyWorld gives you the possibility to load this information, and shout it out if you can’t. The emergency services may need to find your details fast.
“It could save vital seconds in countries like the USA, which will only treat people they know have valid medical insurance.
“And if you’re incapacitated, it will also give the police next of kin details for the person you want them to contact, instead of contacting whoever they can find – which in itself can be a very lengthy process.”
SOSMyWorld is also an important resource for all companies which feel a corporate responsibility to their employees, whether they travel on business or not.
David Hill said: “Companies have a duty of care for any employee they send overseas or otherwise, and using SOSMyWorld could be the difference between them receiving vital medical treatment or not.”
A wide range of products, including wrist bands, key rings, and iPhone applications, featuring unique log-in details are now available. The company has also developed the range to suit executive travellers, backpackers, and fans of outdoor pursuits.
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Directors Dan Hancocks and Richard Hogarth have taken control of the company - formerly known as Wyse Assist - and are now hoping to rapidly grow the firm, which specialises in credit checking and supplying detailed company reports and marketing information.
The process has already begun, with the launch of two new services, with a third to be launched at the beginning of 2010.
Dan Hancocks said: "Our 'New Start Data' service allows companies to receive a daily list of companies established in their area in the previous 24 hours.
"Alongside this we have launched the 'XML Delivery' facility, which enables our clients to have their data delivered via an electronic feed. This will help people who don't have time to do credit checks manually.
"And we are also looking to offer a third new service - a reporting facility to give full personal details on consumers - in Quarter One."
Alongside the new services, an improved website is planned, the company is looking to move to new premises in the first quarter of 2010, and they are looking to recruit more staff to meet increased demand for their services.
Richard Hogarth said: "The management buyout has allowed us to offer greater flexibility to our clients, while retaining the capabilities associated with our long-standing links with data providers.
"These connections means we can credit check any company in the world using data which is updated in real time, 500000 times a day.
Further information is available from the Cocredo website: www.cocredo.com.
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OCTEMPO:RM SPEAKS OH2’s LANGUAGE WHEN IT COMES TO CHASING PAYMENTS
A translations business is getting the help they need to become established in the UK from a unique cash flow management specialist, which can chase invoice payments in up to 27 different languages.