Sen. Moore learns how to improve government efficiency Nov 21, 2009
The Achieving Better Results in Government session was led by Bill Eggers of the accounting and management consulting firm Deloitte, one of the nation's leading authorities on government reform. His session focused on practical tips for dealing with the challenges of managing budgets, leading institutions and initiating programs in difficult economic times. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Fed CIOs, GSA smooth agencies' Networx transition path Nov 21, 2009
The push is coming not a moment too soon, said John Okay, a former deputy commissioner of GSA's Federal Technology Service, now a partner in Washington-based Topside Consulting Group LLC. What Ive heard here is really very positive, Okay said. For any initiative in a corporation or government agency, to come to fruition takes leadership from the top, he said. (FCW.com)
Top 10 Ga. companies doing well despite shaky economy Nov 21, 2009
Companies aren t looking to just cut willy-nilly, said Jon Winsett, a corporate expense expert and chief executive of the Atlanta-based consulting firm NPI Financial. What they re looking at is making strategic cuts and investments in technology to better position themselves for the turnaround, said Winsett, whose firm counts 50 Fortune 500 companies as clients, counseling them on outsourcing, contract-cost reduction and other ways to trim expenses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
THEMAC Resources Group Limited: Private Placement and Debt Settlement Announced Nov 21, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - THEMAC Resources Group Limited (NEX:MAC.H) ("the Company") wishes to announce that it has agreed to the settlement of a debt of $40,000 in consulting and management fees due to a company controlled by a director of the Company, by issuing 533,333 common shares of the Company at a price of $0. 075 per common shares. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Baker Tilly to buy D.C.'s Beers & Cutler Nov 21, 2009
The merger would take effect Dec. 1, when Beers & Cutler will take on the Baker Tilly name and make Baker Tilly Virchow Krause the 13th-largest public accounting and consulting firm in the United States with more than $250 million in revenue and more than 1,400 employees ... Beers & Cutler was founded in 1976 and provides tax, assurance and consulting services. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Opinion: Move to where the jobs are Nov 21, 2009
The jobs that are most often taking people abroad: engineering, management or consulting. As the article points out, a survey by Korn/Ferry found that 54 percent of executives said they'd be either likely or highly likely to accept a post in a foreign country. (CNN)
Get to know your competition Nov 21, 2009
JK Harris is the founder of Flashpoints Consulting, LLC and of JK Harris & Company, the nation's largest tax resolution firm. He's the author of Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth, available April 2010 from Entrepreneur Press. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fewer flights, more fees await holiday travelers Nov 21, 2009
"It will be worse than last year fewer seats, higher (passenger loads) and higher fares and fees," says Bob Harrell, of airline and travel consulting firm Harrell Associates. Airlines drastically cut holiday fares after the economy buckled late last year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Quiet Fight to Free American in China Jail Nov 20, 2009
In March 2001, the prestigious energy consulting firm IHS Energy - now IHS Inc. based in Colorado - hired Xue to be its Northeast Asia manager. In China, Xue cultivated contacts in a rapidly growing petroleum industry, gathering in-depth, up-to-date information that IHS could provide to clients, mostly foreign energy companies eager to join the boom. (CBS News -- World)
New Kingston business celebrates its grand opening Saturday Nov 20, 2009
Wicked Local photo/Casey Meserve. Stephen Dudash and Tim Griffin, owners of Wits End Computer Center, are celebrating the stores grand opening tomorrow (Saturday). (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Highways revisited in road company plan Nov 20, 2009
A spokeswoman for the minister, David Campbell, said the Government had received the plan from the consulting firm Evans and Peck, which puts back on the agenda several controversial roads, including a $12 billion tunnel from Port Botany in the south-east to the M2 in North Ryde. The tunnel, known as the inner-west bypass, is part of a $23 billion master plan that critics fear will condemn Sydney to car dependence and expose taxpayers to risk because it involves creating a ''Sydney Motorway... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sezmi: 'We're the JetBlue' Of Multichannel Video Nov 20, 2009
The issue isn't cord-cutting per se, said Bernard Gershon, president of media consulting firm Gershon Media and former ABC/Disney executive ... Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. (Multichannel News)
Oprah Winfrey to Announce 2011 End to Her TV Show (at The Wall Street Journal Online) Nov 20, 2009
"It's a blow," said Lorraine Shanley, a partner in the consulting firm Market Partners International Inc., who earlier this week watched former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin promote her book on Ms. Winfrey's show. "Oprah Winfrey has supported many authors, and her book club has had a huge impact on America's reading habits," added Ms. Shanley. (Multichannel News)
Pork politics key to Bruno reign Nov 20, 2009
The prosecutor sought to build testimony about Bruno's grants to a for-profit company in Troy called Evident Technologies, whose principals have paid Bruno tens of thousands of dollars a year for consulting services to other companies they ran. The Evident principals, Jared Abbruzzese and Wayne Barr, also co-owned thoroughbred horses with the former Brunswick Republican leader. (Albany Times Union)
Low-Cost Tools to Kickstart Your New Business Nov 20, 2009
Many people are finding themselves in the position of starting a business, either through choice or necessity, said Laurie McCabe, a partner at research and consulting firm. Fortunately, there are a lot of free or very low-cost tools out there to help them get started. (SmallBusinessComputing)
AOL Shows Worst Not Over for Media Job Cuts Nov 20, 2009
"I think many of these major companies have cut to the point that it is starting to affect their operations," said Hal Vogel, head of trading and consulting firm Vogel Capital Management. He did not believe there was an immediate need for a large round of cuts but said, "Out of the woods we are not.". (ABC News -- Wire)
Google rides Chrome OS onto Microsoft turf Nov 20, 2009
Dan Olds, an analyst with The Gabriel Consulting Group, said that while adopting Chrome OS will boost Google Apps, the reverse is true as well. Anyone who was considering a move to Google Apps might give the Chrome OS a try. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Galleon Insider Choo-Beng Lee Told Judge He Was Tipped by Source in Asia Nov 20, 2009
One of Lees sources was an employee at Market Street Partners, a San Francisco-based investor relations consulting firm that did work for , according to a Securities and Exchange Commission complaint. That person, who hasnt been charged, is Shammara Hussain, according to a person familiar with the matter. (Bloomberg -- US)
Data expert to feds: Open wideor fail Nov 20, 2009
Making government data more usable and accurate is the best way to achieve transparency goals, said Eric Gundersen, president of Development Seed, an online communications consulting organization. When youve got data out there thats accessible and current, the marketplace will access that data where it makes sense, Gundersen said. (FCW.com)
More than 450,000 millionaires in China by year-end Nov 20, 2009
The phenomenal growth comes despite the global economic slowdown, said a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Thursday. Assets under management have hit $1. (India Times, India)
Is the Fed Creating New Bubbles? Nov 20, 2009
Even emerging-market stocks and bonds, which many consider to be overpriced, are well within their historical ranges for value, says John Higgins, senior international economist for Capital Economics, a London consulting firm. Yes, gold at more than $1,000 an ounce does reflect fear among some investors about a resurgence of inflation, but the inflation expectations of the bond market and the public remain contained. (BusinessWeek)
Perot Museum of Nature & Science Breaks Ground on $185-Million Museum in Dallas Nov 20, 2009
Joining local civic, business and government leaders were architect Thom Mayne, who was just named to President Obama's Committee on the Arts & Humanities, and teams from the Museum's three exhibit designers - Paul Bernhard Exhibit Design & Consulting, Austin; Science Museum of Minnesota; and Ralph Appelbaum Associates. The 180,000 square foot museum will be located on a 4. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FastPencil Releases New Features for End-to-End Book Writing and Publishing Service Nov 20, 2009
Author services including consulting, design services and formatting ... Additional publishing packages are available at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and include consulting, author and editorial services, custom formatting and distribution. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tech tax heroes go from political neophytes to savvy fundraisers Nov 20, 2009
Loveland, CEO of Mind Over Machines Inc. in Owings Mills, spearheaded the fundraiser along with Eckenrode, Larry Letow of Convergence Technology Consulting and Michael Rosenbaum of Catalyst IT Services. Loveland said he is not sure who called whom first the IT guys or the governor s campaign staff. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Shareholders eye USA Technologies board Nov 20, 2009
seller of products for electronically monitoring criminals; and Alan Gotcher, 59, the president of Gotcher & Co. Inc., a strategy and consulting firm based in Incline Village, Nev. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Meffert charged with 63 counts Nov 20, 2009
Linda Meffert is accused of false statements to FBI agents when she claimed to receive $38,000 from NetMethods, a St. Pierre company, for providing accounting services from her company, The Bottom Line Company: Strategic Financial Consulting, LLC. She also claimed to have worked six hours a day, $90 an hour. In actuality, she did not provide any work for St. Pierre. (The Maroon, LA)
Business digest: TIB Financial reports results Nov 20, 2009
Entech Computer Services has donated more than 30 computers, a network server and more than 200 hours of IT consulting service to the Quality Life Center in Fort Myers during the past two years. The Fort Myers computer company's donations are designed to help children learn the latest technologies and empower them to find passion in things they wouldn't otherwise know about. (The News-Press -- Business)
Schumpeter: Remembering Drucker Nov 20, 2009
McKinsey had been in the management-consulting business for only a decade and the Boston Consulting Group did not yet exist ... The management-consulting industry will earn revenues of $300 billion this year. (The Economist)
Green-building Growing, More Jobs, More Buyer Interest Nov 20, 2009
Phoebe Chongchua is an award-winning journalist, an author, customer service trainer/speaker, and founder of Setting the Service Standard, a customer service training and consulting program offered by Live Fit Enterprises (LFE) based in San Diego, California. She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy. (RealtyTimes)
Thomas Oliver Nov 19, 2009
The caption reads, Consulting: If you aren t part of the solution, there s good money to be made in prolonging the problem. I didn t find that joke in the just published The Management Myth: Why the Experts Keep Getting It Wrong, by Matthew Stewart. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
N.Y. firm accused of fake concrete strength tests goes on trial Nov 19, 2009
It took the city months of consulting with engineers to set standards for the retests, which cost $100,000 for an average high-rise. Concrete is carefully tailored for different uses and sensitive to variations in ingredients, storage, and other factors, making testing a necessity, said Christian Meyer, a Columbia University civil engineering professor who specializes in concrete technology. (Boston Globe)
Pagliuca propelled by corporate mind, personal touch Nov 19, 2009
To pay off his Harvard loans, he took a high-paying summer job with Bain & Co., in the emerging field of strategy consulting. He loved the caliber of the people, the work of studying industries, and the challenge of trying to help companies grow. (Boston Globe)
2 Trump hotel unit owners face foreclosure Nov 19, 2009
Sales of residential condos are stuck at 365 units, or 75% of the total, and havent really budged in three years, according to Appraisal Research Counselors, a Chicago-based consulting firm that tracks the downtown condo market ... While two short sales arent likely to depress values of other units in the building, a higher number could, says Gail Lissner, vice-president of Appraisal Research, the consulting firm. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Philanthropist Yao Ming Partners With the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on the 2010 Yao Ming Foundation Gala Nov 19, 2009
GBF provides philanthropic consulting, management and programs to athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and other high net worth individuals aimed at increasing the impact of their philanthropy ... While the Giving Back Fund has developed special expertise in providing philanthropic consulting to athletes and entertainers, its services are available to anyone committed to increasing the impact of their philanthropy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kangna Ranaut has no links with Headley: Father Nov 19, 2009
"We are consulting lawyers in this regard. We will take legal action against those who are spreading rumours (about her link with Headley)," he said. Asked about Kangna's acquaintance with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul, Amardeep said: "She has worked in some of Mahesh Bhatt's films, but she has never met Rahul.". (India Times, India -- Community News)
Industry would get hit in cyber war, report says Nov 19, 2009
The report was prepared by Paul Kurtz, a cybersecurity expert who is a partner at Good Harbor Consulting. Kurtz and his colleagues interviewed more than 20 experts for the report. (FCW.com)
Cloud Computing: Security and Privacy Still Concerns Nov 19, 2009
"Adoption and demand for Cloud services is growing as companies see a real revolution happening on the business side. Expectations for agility and flexibility in business operations have grown in response to the downturn, and in preparation for what comes next," said Mark White, principal, Deloitte Consulting and the webcast moderator, in a statement ... Chris Weitz, director, Deloitte Consulting, also explained during the webcast how Cloud computing can offer opportunities for new business... (CIO Information Network)
NYC co. faces trial over questioned concrete tests Nov 19, 2009
It took the city months of consulting with engineers to set standards for the retests, which cost $100,000 for an average high-rise. The charges of faking test results cast doubt on a technical but important part of building in a city of subways and skyscrapers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
* World News Quick Take Nov 19, 2009
Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang (^~) said the government would start consulting the public on expanding its 60-member legislature and the 800--member panel that picks the local leader in 2012 X part of a long path toward greater democracy in the territory. Tang, the territorys No. 2 official, told lawmakers yesterday the government has issued a consultation document that proposes expanding the legislature by 10 seats and the leader selection panel by 400 seats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Online fundraisers to tell their story on WCTV Nov 19, 2009
Image Consulting and Riverside Chiropractic Center, to name a few. She created a Web site, , as well as a fundraising page, , and registration flyers to blanket her hometown all in an effort to raise awareness. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
FEMA flood plain maps on the way Nov 19, 2009
Holly Mines watches Xing Liu from the Oakland-based Baker consulting firm track down property on software that shows whether a home is in a flood zone at a July 7 FEMA floodplain map meeting in San Andreas. Enterprise photo by Claudette Langley The Federal Emergency Management Agency is about to deliver on a 1 million promise it made to Calaveras County 15 months ago. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
New executive director hopes to help county economy Nov 19, 2009
Brown also worked as a police officer and an instructor with the Royal Australian Air Force before undertaking a management consulting career that has allowed him to travel to places as disparate as Chicago, Indonesia, Houston, and Singapore. He said 20-plus years in the field has not only given him practical, in-depth experience in best practices, but has also taught him what doesnt work. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Low Interest Rates Spur Refinancing, Buying Interest Nov 19, 2009
The award-winning consumer journalist, originally from Wilmington, DE, is founder, publisher and executive editor of the bootstrap DeadlineNews Group, a Silicon Valley-based editorial content and consulting service specializing in residential real estate, consumer news and related editorial consulting services. The DeadlineNews Group includes the website, , offering real estate editorial content and consulting services, and its back shop, the , an open house on news that really hits home. (RealtyTimes)
Helping children relate to the physically and mentally challenged Nov 19, 2009
Berger suggests starting by consulting good-naturedly with the parents of the youngster, who are the true experts. They can share any insights about how to best structure interaction in terms of supervision, food, noise and more. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Business people Nov 19, 2009
Jones has more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience and was previously providing business consulting services through Ron Jones Enterprises. Jones is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. (Anchorage Daily News)
Upscale McDonald's imports European style Nov 19, 2009
Darren Tristano, executive vice-president of Technomic Inc., a Chicago-based food industry consulting group, said McDonald's franchise owners have wide discretion in how they decorate their restaurants as long as brand elements like the golden arches are present. There is a lot of flexibility,'' he said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
How to defend against social-media brand thieves Nov 19, 2009
The first step any organization should take is to claim usernames on the 15 most popular social media Web sites that include Google, Yahoo, Twitter and Facebook, said Veronica Fielding, president and chief executive officer of Digital Brand Expressions, an Internet consulting firm. For example, the Agriculture Departments because an individual claimed the name USDA before the agency attempted to get it, according to a USDA official. (FCW.com)
Facebook in the workplace: Take care on both sides Nov 19, 2009
(Karp has a technology consulting firm, n Northern California. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
NBN Co pays $4,000 for web address Nov 18, 2009
au, it discovered it was already owned by another company called NBN Consulting ... NBN Consulting was set up to be an "interface" between NBN Co and the national broadband network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Northrop Grumman Information Systems Sector Honors Its Top Suppliers for 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Blue Skies Consulting, Clifton, Va ... NetCom Consulting, Inc., Fairfax, Va ... and White Cliffs Consulting, Edgewater, Md. (Primezone Releases)
omputer Security Challenged By Web 2.0 'Endpoint' Growth Nov 18, 2009
"When something goes bump in the night," ICSA Senior Consulting Engineer Al Potter said, "the first thing you want to do is go to your logs.". Oversights made by vendors run the gamut. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Godsell confirms Eskom resignation Nov 18, 2009
Hogan should be taken to a hearing, how do you begin saying you want the chairman back withoput consulting the rest of the board. what is the rest of the board saying about Godsell. (Business Report, South Africa)
AT&T blue over ad Nov 18, 2009
Robert Passikoff, the founder and president of Brand Keys, a consulting firm, said Verizon is moving up his brand index in terms of loyalty and engagement ... Robert Passikoff, the founder and president of Brand Keys, a consulting firm, said Verizon is moving up his brand index in terms of loyalty and engagement. (New York Post -- Business)
Smith: NAB Not Foreclosed To Spectrum Discussions Nov 18, 2009
But Single-Channel Model Without HD, Mobile Or Multicast Is A 'Nonstarter. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/17/2009 3:35:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
ABC Forecasts 2010 Construction Activity Will See Winners and Losers Nov 18, 2009
Peter L. Mosca is president and founder of He has over 22 years of communications and media consulting experience, serving a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the CCIM Institute and the REALTOR Association on all three levels national, state and local ... While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment... (RealtyTimes)
Malawi: Malawians Demand Local Councils Nov 18, 2009
"Government is consulting on the election. Perhaps this coming May could be too soon to hold this election," said Gondwe. The government was consulting a cross-section of society on the best ways in which councillors could perform. (allAfrica.com)
Building Ordinance or Law Insurance Nov 18, 2009
Richard Thompson owns Regenesis, a management consulting company that specializes in condominium and homeowner associations. He is a nationally recognized expert on HOA management issues. (RealtyTimes)
Strategy Analytics: Cellphone Touchscreen Keyboards Appeal to Buyers Nov 18, 2009
Headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, S. Korea and China, Strategy Analytics works with clients through annual multi-client services, management team workshops and custom consulting engagements. For more information, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Parents, children receive online safety education Nov 18, 2009
He formed a company called BeSure Consulting after his initial online safety presentations for parents in Naperville were successful. Within 30 days, people were using the tools I had given to them and were reporting their problems to me, he said. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
PSBs smell money in MF, insurance sale Nov 18, 2009
Serving the advice needs of the customers is a very different game, said Saurabh Tripathi, partner and director, Boston Consulting Group. Recruitment of people is one thing, but developing systems and process is even more crucial, he added. (India Times)
Not backing it up can be costly Nov 18, 2009
Katrina opened a lot of eyes, information technology consulting firm Chief Operating Officer Kevin Fuller said. Fuller said many businesses are abandoning antiquated backup systems such as capturing data on tape and shipping it offsite. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
T-Mobile staff sold personal data Nov 18, 2009
" 'Exploiting data'The Ministry of Justice has been consulting on tougher penalties for illegal trade in personal information. The Data Protection Act bans the selling on of data without prior permission from the customer and a fine of 5,000 can be imposed following a successful prosecution. T-MOBILE FACTS The UK's fourth largest mobile phone company Has an estimated 16.6 million UK customers - a 15% share of the market UK workforce of 6,500 Subsidiary of German firm Deutsche Telekom Plans to... (BBC News -- Technology)
Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC Nov 18, 2009
O&M is a buy side consulting firm specializing in the resource sector. They have been introducing small cap equities to the institutional investment community across the United States and in select European and U.K. markets since 1995. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Goldeye Explorations Limited Closes Another Financing With MineralFields Group Nov 18, 2009
First Canadian Securities is active in leading resource financings (both flow-through and hard dollar PIPE financings) on competitive, effective and service-friendly terms, and offers investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and mining industry consulting, services to resource companies. MineralFields and Pathway have financed several hundred mining and oil and gas exploration companies to date through First Canadian Securities. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Libya's Gaddafi blames West for hunger Nov 17, 2009
The FAO plans to draw up guidelines to try to safeguard the sometimes conflicting interests of local farmers and investors for the governance of land and other natural resources, and is consulting companies, farmers and independent experts. Earlier this year the International Food Policy Research Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, said that since 2006 15-20 million hectares of land in poor countries had been sold or were under negotiations for sale to foreign buyers. (AlertNet)
