Bay Area Business Magazine September 2007

Showing His School (E)Spirit

By Jay Winchester

Dr. Carl Kuttler believes the entrepreneurial spirit drives growth in education and in our community.

Orchids are tender flowers. Those who grow them look for certain genetic characteristics, understanding that only the best plants ultimately survive and thrive. Once selected, an orchid requires nurturing and care in order to blossom and display its full beauty. A truly skillful gardener can produce a truly beautiful flower.

Ideas are similar to orchids. There are many ideas, but only a special few seem to have a predisposition for success. The proper idea, nurtured and cared for by a skillful entrepreneur, can also blossom into something beautiful…and beneficial.

Dr. Carl Kuttler, President of St. Petersburg College (SPC), an accredited, four-year degree-granting institution serving approximately 65,000 students annually, understands the care required to nurture both beautiful orchids and beautiful ideas. He has ample experience with both.  continued >>

Who Says Christmas and Hanukkah Only Happens Once a Year?
By Paul Bayer

Generally any cash gifts to an individual in excess of $12,000 are subject to an annual "gift tax".   There is however a lifetime exemption of $1,000,000 on gifts (per donor) that exceed this annual limit.

Team Building Through Community Initiatives
Offices that serve together stay together

By Debra Faulk

Many types of employees and work groups exist in organizations, making it challenging to achieve effective teamwork. That is why team-building programs are essential to all companies, no matter how large or small.

Life is Sweet ...

So Hold the Sugar and Add more Water

By Dr. Cesar Lara

Have you been craving sweets lately? Is your energy down? Do you feel tired and is your thirst more prominent? These are some of the classical symptoms of increased glucose in your bloodstream or diabetes.

Ethics Training? You May Be Surprised

By Eduardo Suarez-Solar
Research has shown time-and-time again that good business ethics/practices pay off financially and limit your legal liability.

Dangerous Digital Information Email as “Exhibit A”

By Christopher Griffin
 

Because electronic information has become increasingly important in today’s business world, it has become equally important as evidence in modern litigation. According to MIT’s Center for Technology, Policy, and Industrial Development, 50 percent of evidence in cases today is email, and U.S. companies spend $4.6 billion annually to analyze those emails.

Succeeding In Business with ESP

by Richard F. Gerson, Ph.D., CPT, CMC

We all know what ESP stands for: Extra Sensory Perception. It is the ability to read minds or even predict the future. Yet, most of us do not possess anything close to that type of ability. So, we created another meaning for ESP, one that will help you succeed in whatever business you are in, help your employees elevate their performances, and make customers love you. ESP, as we define it, refers to three types of intelligences: Emotional, Social and Practical.

A Winning Recipe Seven Ingredients for an Effective Marketing Newsletter

By: Dale W. Hutchings

A newsletter can be one of the most powerful tools you can use to market your product or service. But it has to be done right. How? By following a tried-and-proven recipe for success.

You’ve Got Mail (Turn on your speakers)

by Vera Burianek

The effectiveness of video is indisputable: it uses full color, rich sound, action and testimonials. Today we are highly dependent on the Internet for communication and research. Email is an easy, global way to communicate.

529 Plans: An Education Funding Option

Provided by: John Hamerlinck
UBS Financial Services Inc.

Creating a Sense of Urgency, or “Hurry Up and Buy!”
by Jeffrey Gitomer

One of the questions I always get is, “How can I create a greater sense of urgency in the buyer?”

Attitude

By Bob Proctor

Victor Frankl once wrote, “Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitudes in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Frankl was right.

This is a Test!

How you see is what you see!
by B e v v Beirl

Is Your Software Serving You Well?

By: Craig Trautman

Why should you consider a consulting company to assist with your software selection process? The answer lies in this statement: “Don’t be a jack of all trades and a master of none.” Success comes simply from being really good at what you do. For most small and mid-sized companies, the key to success lies in a talent (be it for art, design, cooking) and not in the supporting functions that go along with providing the talent to its customers.

Staying Connected

Getting the Most from a Mobile Office
By T. Scott Plumley
 

Hotspots are now available almost anywhere. I can’t remember the last time I turned on my laptop and was not able to gain access to at least one, if not three, wireless networks. With the ability to easily gain access to the Internet, the mobile work force is empowered.

Compassion

“I Will Greet this Day with a Forgiving Spirit”

By Andy Andrews

Traditional wisdom would tell us that the most effective way of dealing with rage or resentment is a course in anger management. Mental health professionals dealing exclusively in anger management are everywhere. Now, think about the term “anger management.” Why would you want to manage something like that?

WWW ... No Longer an Option!
By Deirdre Cavener

The growth of the Internet and wireless technology is providing businesses with exciting and innovative ways to reach customers. Now your target audience can do business with you from any location including their car, a doctor’s office, even the beach.

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