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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Avoiding Problems with Payroll

October 15, 2015 by Mike

Vlad Rusz, Mark Kemptner — Vlad Rusz and Mark Kemptner

This episode delves into the different issues that may arise from a business, whether it is small or large, when employees are incorrectly classified, taxes are not properly paid, wages do not meet the state and federal standards, changing laws associated to payroll, and when documentation is not properly filed by an organization. During this show, we will define, what a business should be aware of to help companies from having to deal with future penalties.

Mark Kemptner/Payroll Consultant

Mark Kemptner is a seasoned small business payroll consultant who works with in the human resources and payroll industry. Kemptner was educated in accounting and currently holds a Bachelors in Accounting from Georgia College, and has worked as a manager in accounting and sales. He is a certified FPC. His specialty is working with small businesses that range in size from 1 to 49 employees.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

“Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

Andi Swan of Bethany Christian Services and Reggie Brown of World Global Network

October 15, 2015 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Andi Swan, Reggie Brown, Steven Julian

Andi Swan/Bethany Christian Services

Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is their top priority. Their services include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. They also provide counseling to families, assist refugees and immigrants resettling in the U.S., and partner with several international countries to help keep families together. The work they do equips families to be the answer for children in need as Christ intended.

Bethany Christian Services is located in 36 states and works in many countries around the world. All of their U.S. offices provide pregnancy counseling and adoption services. Internationally, Bethany has been able to replicate adoption and foster care services in countries such as China and Ethiopia. They also have a sponsorship program and other programs that support children and families overseas.

Bethany envisions a world where every child has a loving family.

Reggie Brown/World Global Network

WOR(l)D stands apart as a leader in the global markets of media, mobile and wearable technologies. Employing the brightest minds and best professionals, WOR(l)D constantly invest in great ideas and highly motivated people. Every WOR(l)D product reflects its passion for research, innovation and environmental responsibility.

Founded in 2011, WOR(l)D is a recognized as a leading player in the drive towards a more economically stable, socially connected, “greener” world. Leveraging a new business paradigm, WOR(l)D seeks to transcend every social and economic boundary. Using innovative products and a proven, direct selling business model WOR(l)D is helping people around the globe to transform their lives and their livelihoods.

WOR(l)D’s phenomenal success is built in partnership with of thousands of dedicated, ambitious people worldwide who identify with WOR(l)D values and who promote WOR(l)D’s innovation. Many of those same people who started on the ground floor have risen to influential positions in WOR(l)D global markets. Through the efforts of this dynamic, close, growing group of people, WOR(l)D products are being used, read about and studied in more than 100 countries.

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Gregg Mooney with Leadership Max, Preeti Maini with Deloitte Consulting and John Gallagher with The Promo Shop

October 14, 2015 by Mike

Gregg Mooney/Leadership Max

Leadership Max provides Individual Executive and Group Leadership Coaching, Speaking, Training, Workshops, Seminars, Mastermind Groups, Leadership Assessments, Team Assessments, Team Building/Training, and Performance Enhancement. Founder and President Gregg Mooney is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. He has served as Vice President of two national engineering firms over the past 20 years, and has extensive leadership experience at all levels.

Preeti Maini/Deloitte Consulting

Preeti is a manager in the Deloitte Consulting – SAP practice, where she handles a wide variety of information management projects on behalf of her clients, primarily leveraging SAP systems. She has strong techno-functional and leadership skills across business processes, SAP components and project management responsibilities within the Consumer Products industry. Preeti also brings a wealth of experience in planning, architecting, designing, developing, and implementing complex business intelligence and data warehousing solutions.

John Gallagher/The Promo Shop

The Promo Shop is a promotional marketing firm providing customized apparel, promotional items, company stores and incentive programs that increase the market share of a business’ products & services.

Their Mission is to provide top-of-mind brand awareness through: Creative Promotional Marketing Programs; Custom Branded Product Creation; Promotional Products; Customized Apparel & Awards; Company Stores; Incentive & Safety Programs; Trade Show Booth Displays & Graphics; Fulfillment; and Client Satisfaction.

Since 1997, they have worked very closely with businesses (both large and small) to develop marketing strategies on how best to present their brand and logo for highest appeal to their target customer.

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MAKING SENSE OF GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Keith Nabb of Affordable Medicare Solutions

October 14, 2015 by Mike

Confused about group and individual health insurance, plus all the new Medicare laws, and how it affects your business? On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank sorts it all out with Keith Nabb of Affordable Medicare Solutions.

Keith Nabb/Affordable Medicare Solutions

Affordable Medicare Solutions is not your average health plan agency. It is a welcome center for ideas- a center for education- and a center for creative solutions. They are the helping hand that guides you through the situations that seem impossible to overcome. They are the tools you need to fix your health and Medicare plan predicaments. They are the answers that no one else will give you when you have a lot of questions. But more than that, Affordable Medicare Solutions is the education you need to be confident in your health plan decision.

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Keith Daniel of Paran Homes and Rich Bartolotta of Schooley Mitchell

October 8, 2015 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Keith Daniel, Rich Bartolotta, Steven Julian

Keith Daniel/Paran Homes

Paran Homes is a new home builder, building quality homes throughout the Southeast in cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga and Raleigh.

Rich Bartolotta/Schooley Mitchell

Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent telecom and merchant services consulting company in North America with offices from coast to coast. They deliver telecommunications and merchant services expertise to companies large and small from all industries, offering a broad range of services that include analysis of existing and future needs, assessment of best alternatives, and implementation of cost-effective solutions. The company is fully independent of all providers, ensuring recommendations are based exclusively on your needs.

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Brian Peart of Commercial Capital and Dawn Poplawski of PCC Innovative Solutions

October 7, 2015 by Mike

Brian Peart/Commercial Capital

Commercial Capital is a nationwide direct private money lender and provider of business loans, SBA loans, commercial investor loans and more. Their niche is getting loans approved that have been denied by banks or traditional lending sources for one reason or another. 100% of their closed loans were once denied by other banks or lenders and Commercial Capital got them done – usually at the same rate as they were getting at the bank that denied them. They do not charge to review any scenario and get approval in writing within 48 hours. They are the ONLY no risk option in commercial lending. They are a 20 year old company and have been doing commercial loans since 2000. Call Brian Peart directly at 770-908-1672.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

PCC Innovative Solutions is a debt collections agency that supports all types of businesses dealing with commercial and consumer receivables. They don’t just collect on slow paying customers, their focus is in educating businesses on how to reduce bad debt and increase cash flow. Through free consultations and training workshops, businesses will learn what steps should be taken in order to protect their sales or revenue from becoming a collection issue.

Collection methods and training are all based on the Federal Debt Collections Practices Act (FTC) and Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) Title 7. In addition to education, PCCIS offers AR outsourcing, mediation and various litigation practices involving collections. If you are having any troubles collecting money, then check them out at www.pccis.com for more information and follow on LinkedIN at https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dawn-poplawski/30/292/38.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise

October 1, 2015 by Mike

“The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise”

During this episode, Strategic Insights Radio delves into the pros and cons of owning a franchise with Dave Wilkins of Maid Right of Duluth.

Dave Wilkins/Maid Right of Duluth

Maid Right of Duluth is a different type of home cleaning service. One big difference is that the Maid Right of Duluth cleaners are not hourly workers – they are the business owners. Take comfort in knowing the same reliable and trustworthy cleaning crew will clean on each visit. At Maid Right of Duluth, they customize a house cleaning plan to fit their clients’ unique needs and busy lifestyle. Personal attention to detail, a thorough cleaning regimen and a commercially tested process translates into superior maid services for your home. Maid Right of Duluth’s advantages include their exclusive disinfecting EnviroShield® treatment on each visit, strong communication with your Maid Right of Duluth cleaner through their log book and survey program, and the strongest guarantee in the home cleaning industry. Maid Right of Duluth is proud to be a certified Trust Dale company.

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MARKETING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: Jonathan Holmes with Mighty 8th Media

September 30, 2015 by Mike

On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank interviews Jonathan Holmes of Mighty 8th Media about marketing your small business.

Jonathan Holmes/Mighty 8th Media

Mighty 8th Media is beginning its 10th year as a full-service marketing, communications and interactive agency with the credentials, creativity and a desire to help organizations build a strong brand and grow their company through effective communications strategies. They view each client uniquely and offer marketing solutions that emphasize both traditional and interactive marketing techniques that are targeted to their unique needs. Their team of professionals sets ambitious goals, plans strategies that defy limits and creates results-oriented campaigns that leave lasting impressions.

The firm’s name was inspired by the 8th Air Force, the largest force of its kind during WWII. Like Mighty 8th, they were formed here in our home state of Georgia, delivered great results and even extended their wings into Europe.

Located north of Atlanta, Mighty 8th Media was founded in 2005 by partners Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood. At the core of Mighty 8th Media is their dedication to an old-fashioned approach to customer service. They believe in the days when business relationships were often friendships in which the vendor could guide the customer through the decision-making process by fully understanding their needs, desires and financial parameters. By infusing creativity and a diverse mix of media and technology, Mighty 8th is skilled at breathing new life into old concepts.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Holly Willis and Lori Haigwood with USA Payroll and Michelle Hanchey and Netania Walker with Toastmasters International

September 24, 2015 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Holly Willis, Lori Haigwood, Michelle Hanchey, Netania Walker, Steven Julian

Holly Willis & Lori Haigwood/USA Payroll

USA Payroll is dedicated to providing quality products and services beyond what you would expect from a payroll service company. They design every program to meet their clients’ demands. Their powerful and flexible payroll system gives you complete control of all your company information while eliminating the burden of payroll preparation in house.

Michelle Hanchey & Netania Walker/Toastmasters International

Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters International provides an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 85 years and offers a proven and enjoyable way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

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