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Tom Martin with Proactive Payroll, Alan Rosenbaum with Dream Vacations, and Zane Kinney with Astinel Security & Forensics

June 28, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Tom Martin with Proactive Payroll, Alan Rosenbaum with Dream Vacations, and Zane Kinney with Astinel Security & Forensics

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John Ray, Tom Martin, Zane Kinney, Alan Rosenbaum, Mike Sammond

Tom Martin/Proactive Payroll

Proactive Payroll was founded to be a different kind of payroll service. They do only payroll and don’t try to be everything to everybody. They are a team of very experienced payroll professionals. Proactive Payroll networks extensively so they can refer their clients to the best professionals, whether they are associated with payroll or not. Proactive Payroll has state of the art technologies that help their clients comply with the complexities surrounding payroll and integrate with other related service providers. They are inquisitive people who really want to know all about their clients and find ways to help them in any way they can.

Alan Rosenbaum/Dream Vacations

Alan Rosenbaum has been planning vacations since 2003. In 2003, Dream Vacations was known as CruiseOne because virtually all bookings were cruises. However, over the years they added almost everything related to vacations, so in April of 2016, they re-branded to Dream Vacations. In the past, Alan served on the CruiseOne Advisory Board. He has been quoted numerous times in trade publications and he is currently mentoring two new franchise owners.

Zane Kinney/Astinel Security & Forensics

Astinel Security & Forensics provides risk and investigative services. They respond to the crisis in your business related to fraud, theft, risk, security, embezzlement and workplace misconduct. More importantly, they show you as a business how to prevent loss. Serving the legal community, they conduct private investigations and forensic reviews. Zane Kinney has spent his entire adult life in the protection field. His background exceeds 25 years in law enforcement, loss prevention, corporate investigations, physical security, private investigations and forensics. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and licensed Private Investigator in the state of Georgia. Zane sits on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners and frequently speaks on fraud prevention in the workplace.

Peg Hussing with EcoShredding, Skip Rolquin with Dramatic Water Solutions, and Mary Warren with Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair

June 21, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Peg Hussing with EcoShredding, Skip Rolquin with Dramatic Water Solutions, and Mary Warren with Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair

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Steven Julian, Peg Hussing, Skip Rolquin, Mary Warren, Mike Sammond

Peg Hussing/EcoShredding

EcoShredding is an “on-site” mobile document destruction company. Locally owned and operated, their offices are in the City of Alpharetta. They service all of Atlanta and the surrounding metro areas. EcoShredding offers convenient, secure, and environmentally sound document destruction service in and around Atlanta. Discover why they are the most trusted, locally-owned document destruction service around.

Skip Rolquin/Dramatic Water Solutions

Dramatic Water Solutions opened up its doors in May of 1999 to serve the metro Atlanta area with water filtration and office water cooler sales and services. Now after 10 years, they have simplified their pricing and services as well as limited their product line offerings to filtration systems that are both useful and economical to both offices and homeowners in the Atlanta area. If you do not see an offering for filtration that meets your individual needs on their website, feel free to contact them to see if they can assist you with your specific water filtration needs. Providing water filtration to Atlanta homes and offices for over 10 years.

Mary Warren/Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair

Cristomar is a family-owned business with a small staff of trained professionals, certified by Wools of New Zealand as wool-care specialists. They are proud members of the Association of Rug Cleaning Specialists (ARCS) and The National Institute of Rug Cleaning (NIRC), and participate in ongoing education and training to provide the most up-to-date cleaning and repair practices. They are a rug cleaning Atlanta operation with the only North Atlanta in-plant heated dry room. Cristomar specializes in area rugs only. Their fresh water cleaning process removes deep down dirt and the dry room allows them to dry your oriental rug quickly after washing. Their team prides themselves on the best care of your rugs. From their family to yours, they want to make sure you have the best possible experience with their team.

Michael Auten & Randy Bernard with On-Site Health Solutions of Atlanta

June 16, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Michael Auten & Randy Bernard with On-Site Health Solutions of Atlanta

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Michael Auten, Randy Bernard, Theresa Madonia, Mike Sammond

Michael Auten & Randy Bernard/On-Site Health Solutions of Atlanta

On-Site Health Solutions of Atlanta has been committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and companies by bringing preventative care to the workplace at no cost to the employer. OHS Atlanta helps thousands of employees each year with early detection of diseases that could possibly save their lives.

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George Davis with Netcom PaySystems, Marvin Austin with SuperGreen Solutions, and George Colmant with Points North Atlanta Magazine

June 14, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

George Davis with Netcom PaySystems, Marvin Austin with SuperGreen Solutions, and George Colmant with Points North Atlanta Magazine

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Mike Sammond, Marvin Austin, George Davis, George Colmant

George Davis/Netcom PaySystems

Netcom PaySystem goes a step beyond most payment service companies by providing the most in-depth and comprehensive payment solutions in the industry along with exemplary customer service. Since 1987, Netcom PaySystem has been on the cutting edge and has branded the following payment solutions to suit your client’s needs. Netcom PaySystem’s attrition rate is one of the lowest, if not the lowest in the industry. Netcom PaySystem can proudly boast that only 2-4% of their clients ever leave them, and out of that, close to 50% return within the first year. Netcom PaySystem prides itself on being as eager to practice good, old-fashioned customer care as it is to pioneer new products. Netcom PaySystem is proud to provide the most up to date and innovative products such as m-Commerce Mobile Solutions, ISV/SDK and Virtual Terminal solutions. In addition, the company offers the merchant access to POS Systems, eCommerce, ACH Check Services, Check Guarantee, Recurring Billing, Check21, BOC, Credit and Debit Card Processing, Gift and Loyalty Cards, and Merchant Working Capital.

Marvin Austin/SuperGreen Solutions

SuperGreen is Georgia’s first energy efficiency store. They provide complete turnkey energy efficient and renewable products and solutions for all of your business, commercial and residential energy needs. Their expert knowledge, uncompromising customer service and quality installations speak for themselves. Their portfolio includes Indow Windows, Solar Panels, LED Lighting, Water Heaters, Air Purification, Water Efficiency, Insulation, Energy Management, Electric Charging Stations and more.

George Colmant/Points North Atlanta Magazine

Since May of 2000, Points North Atlanta has served as the most popular lifestyle magazine exclusively serving the Northside communities of Atlanta. Every month, Points North continues to feature local personalities, travel destinations, local and regional events, fashion, health, dining and shopping options.

Geoff Smith with Assurance Financial Group, John Herbert with Herbert Legal Group, and Scott Tanksley with Authentity

June 7, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Geoff Smith with Assurance Financial Group, John Herbert with Herbert Legal Group, and Scott Tanksley with Authentity

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John Ray, Geoff Smith, John Herbert, Scott Tanksley, Mike Sammond

Geoff Smith/Assurance Financial Group

Assurance Financial is a bank focusing only on residential home loans and aims to be the expert in the field of financing for home purchases. The company is consistently named a “Best Place To Work” and strives to provide its customers with competitive interest rates and the best customer service.

John Herbert/Herbert Legal Group

From the smallest start-up to the industry giant, legal solutions are no longer a luxury. Whether it’s one incident that requires intense legal representation, or simply issues that arise naturally in the day-to-day business context, companies need a law firm that is on their side. Herbert Legal Group believes that valuable legal solutions can be delivered for businesses at an affordable, flat fee. They are off the clock and on your side.

Scott Tanksley/Authentity

Authentity provides a software tool that leads people through a face-to-face conversation in 30 minutes or less. Rather than answering a computer, they catalyze people talking to people, which raises the engagement level of the participants and generates understanding and buy-in. That’s a local win, but they’re also able to connect and report these conversations at scale to give leaders insight on a topic and faster, more actionable data from their stakeholders. Their initial users have been teams in large companies, and they’ve been affectionately called “Undercover Boss in a Box”.

Barbara Kvam with LegalShield and Julie King with Fairway Mortgage

June 2, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Barbara Kvam with LegalShield and Julie King with Fairway Mortgage

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Mike Sammond, Barbara Kvam, Juile King, Steven Julian

Barbara Kvam/LegalShield

LegalShield is a 44-year old company providing individuals, families, and small business-owners with affordable access to top-rated attorneys in the U.S. and four provinces of Canada. ID Shield plans are also offered by partnering with Kroll, a 44-year old worldwide theft investigative services company. Kroll will do whatever it takes, for however long it takes, to restore a member’s stolen identity, backed by a $5 million service guarantee.

Julie King/Fairway Mortgage

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and it’s staff have one clear goal – to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and speed during every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed your expectations, guarantee satisfaction and earn trust. Fairway opened it’s doors in 1996. Last year, they doubled their business from $5.63 billion dollars in loans closed to over $11 billion in 2015.

THE MAN BEHIND THE MIC: Joe Moss with Embassy National Bank

June 1, 2016 by Mike

On the Money

THE MAN BEHIND THE MIC: Joe Moss with Embassy National Bank

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Mike Sammond gets to know the man behind the microphone, Joe Moss and Embassy National Bank.

Joe Moss/Embassy National Bank

Embassy National Bank was chartered as a community bank designed to fill the financial needs of the south-Asian community here in metro Atlanta. After a slow start, Embassy now lends throughout the southeast and has expanded its deposit territory along the east coast. Embassy also originated the Podcast ‘On the Money‘ produced on the Business RadioX channel. Through this podcast, Embassy attempts to educate the small business community on relevant topics.

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To watch the video of this show CLICK HERE.

“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.

Pat O’Rourke with Practice Quotient, Mary Becker with Best Deal Movers, and Nick Patel with Salsarita’s

May 31, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Pat O'Rourke with Practice Quotient, Mary Becker with Best Deal Movers, and Nick Patel with Salsarita's

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Mike Sammond, Pat O'Rourke, Mary Becker, Nick Patel, John Ray — Mike Sammond, Pat O’Rourke, Mary Becker, Nick Patel, John Ray

Pat O’Rourke/Practice Quotient

Patrick O’Rourke of Practice Quotient began his career at a dental and vision insurance company in Florida, which after several acquisitions and mergers, is now MetLife. He spent five years at Humana in Atlanta selling in the large group segment (100+ employees). He was responsible for all lines of insurance coverage for these groups including fully-insured and self-funded (ASO) medical, dental, life, disability, stop loss, pharmacy (PBM), wellness, and worksite/voluntary portfolio. It seemed that spiraling group healthcare costs pushed ancillary lines into the periphery. This tendency became magnified after the PPACA paradigm shift that left everyone on information overload. He positioned himself as an industry resource by earning several certifications, including Disability (DIA) and Dental (DBA). Understanding the nuances involved with all aspects of risk management helped business partners rely on his expertise to guide client recommendations. He is an insurance insider that has built dental networks, worked in operations management, designed plans, and opened markets. This allows him to provide valuable insights to his dental practice clients.

Mary Becker/Best Deal Movers

Best Deal Movers began as a dream that Mary’s son David had. He, along with two of his brothers, had worked at moving companies during the summer when they were home from college. In the spring of his sophomore year, David injured his arm while pitching on the college baseball team. When surgery and rehab did not bring the necessary results to be able to continue in the sport, David had to reconsider what he wanted to do. He brought the idea for a moving company to his dad, and Best Deal Movers was born. They started with one truck and an office in their home. The business has continued to grow. Today they have seven trucks and are continuing to expand. They are proud to provide excellent service to their clients, having been chosen to receive The Best of Kudzu Awards for the past three years and having been voted by Angie’s List members to receive their Super Service Award for 2013 and 2014.

Nick Patel/Salsarita’s

At Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, they’re building a dynamic and authentically inspired fast casual Mexican brand, offering delicious food that is made the way you want it and prepared every day in-house. From wildly addictive chips that their guests truly rave about, to queso, customized burritos, tacos, salads, bowls, quesadillas, nachos, signature salsas and fresh-made guacamole, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina thrives on making great Mexican fare fresh daily. Since their beginnings in Charlotte, NC in 2000, they have worked to perfect the notion that a restaurant should not only be fast and friendly, but also casual and delicious like no other. Today, they have locations in 19 states and are rapidly growing.

Gwinnett Lawyer Helping Companies on Business RadioX – Business RadioX

May 18, 2016 by angishields

DULUTH, GA–(Marketwired – May 18, 2016) – On May 5, 2016, Gwinnett Business Radio offered a look at the importance of Technology and Intellectual Property law to companies large and small. JoAnn “Jo” Holmes, the founder of HOLMES@LAW offered her insights from nearly 17 years of working in the industry.

After earning degrees from Stanford University and the Emory School of Law, Holmes began her career at the prestigious Atlanta law firm Troutman Sanders. There, she represented a diverse group of clients, including Chick-fil-A, Microsoft and Walmart. During this time, she oversaw IP portfolios in more than 130 different countries.

Holmes told Gwinnett Business Radio her message to companies large and small is simple.

“My job is to be your advisor and bring the judgement of 17 years of practice,” she said, adding she also helps clients to “navigate around risks before they happen.”

Holmes started her own firm — HOLMES@LAW, LLC — in the Lawrenceville area, billing herself as “Your Business Ally.”

For more information about HOLMES@LAW and the Technology and IP law sector, listen to the full interview on Gwinnett Business Radio.

About Gwinnett Business Radio:

Each week, from the Subaru of Gwinnett Business RadioX® studio, Mike Sammond interviews the area’s top business leaders to learn what makes them the best at what they do.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by Regus, the home of the Subaru of Gwinnett studio in Duluth, GA.

About Business RadioX®:

Business RadioX® interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses Get the Word Out about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions. Business RadioX® hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community. For more information, visit: https://businessradiox.com.