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Culture: The Critical Element in M&A

As we make our way to the other side of the economic downturn and confidence in the future increases, M&A activity will most likely return as a common fixture in the world of business. As this occurs, people involved in the process will make decisions like they always have, by evaluating deals in terms of market capitalization, cash flow, EBITDA, goodwill, etc. Unfortunately, many will ignore a critical element that can ultimately make or break the merger: culture. Read more at… Continue

Added by Gregg Stocker on November 10, 2009 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Missing and Unheard

Books and movies have time and again shown stories, both fictional and facts, about the timeless tales of crime and their victims. Stories like “Kiss the girls” (where beautiful and intelligent young women are kidnapped by the mysterious Casanova), and “Gone but not forgotten” are some of the most memorable tales of people being placed under the trust of those who happen to be the guilty, or those placed under wrong suspicions. From domestic violence to those that even involves the government,… Continue

Added by Jolene A. Sidwell on November 9, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

Words of Wisdom

Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. you only need a heart full of grace. a soul generated by love.- Martin Luther King Continue

Added by Steve Stockham on November 8, 2009 at 7:32pm — No Comments

PASSION - Or So You Thought!

Bold statement coming: what you are passionate about is not your business, product or service! It truly is not. I realized this when I off-handedly said to one of our Tulsa women who had just told me she was passionate about the health product she promotes - "No, your passion is people's health!" She agreed. Our passion is simply that. The "itch" that resides deep in our being somewhere out of sight until it pops up one day & we realize that all the 'scratching' we've done over years has w… Continue

Added by Linda S Fitzgerald on November 7, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Texans vote for amendments that benefit homeowners

Texas voters approved three constitutional amendments that will help reform the property appraisal process, making the system fairer for property owners. Voters also passed a proposition that will strengthen protections against a government entity unfairly taking private land or homesteads through eminent domain. Proposition 2 will ensure that property-tax appraisals value a residence homestead as a home, not at its "highest and best use." Proposition 3 creates uniform standards across the sta… Continue

Added by Sanford & Seretha Sellers on November 6, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

Tequila Time - How @officialTila Rocks Twitter

I’m not much of a celebrity watcher, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Tila Tequila. She seems to be one of the more genuine celebrities around, open about herself rather than continually pushing a public relations agenda. I’ve been particularly impressed with the way in wh… Continue

Added by Robin Cannon on November 5, 2009 at 4:58pm — No Comments

So, You Want to Own a Home Based Business?

So, you’re thinking about starting a home based business. Any business you can think of can be run from your home. Some are easier than other. Some would be downright ludicrous to run from your home. But nothing is impossible. A restaurant would be a hard business to run from your home. Not impossible, (take a look at the Bed-n-Breakfasts) but not exactly easy. A factory would be hard to run from your home. Not impossible but not exactly a cake walk. If you are in the mindset of running your own… Continue

Added by Steven R. Meyer on November 5, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Want to Increase Your Sales? Target Your Ideal Clients

When it comes to increasing your sales, there is a basic principle that you must remember: Your prospects buy the Benefits to fill specific needs or wants. Your job as a business owner is to know, understand and deliver the benefits they’re looking for, which will differ depending on the needs of the customers, even for the same product or service. Therefore, it’s critical that you know multiple benefits for each of your products and services. And know exactly what your prospect’s needs and wan… Continue

Added by Bert Martinez on November 5, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

The Diana Krall Tribute Show info at www.bareblue.net

Diana Krall is one of the greats in Jazz and we are happy to bring this show to the Houston area. If you would be interested in booking this show for one of your corporate events or private parties, please visit my website www.bareblue.net and check it out. Our band is comprised of only "A" list musicians from Houston. We look forward to the opportunity of entertaining you. Continue

Added by Dena Jones on November 5, 2009 at 9:50am — No Comments

Going for Change

When Barrack Obama was elected president things the way we see it has changed for good. What people are trying to grasp as statements without proof regarding the clear obstruction on racism has become tangible by giving the presidential seat to an African American. This time another issue arises in the United States as the man who made American Presidential History nominates for the Supreme Court’s seat to yet another person from a different race—Sonia Sotomayor. Discrimination has been one of… Continue

Added by Jolene A. Sidwell on November 4, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

“OH YES, MARY POPPINS. WE CAN LEARN A LOT FROM YOU” (Mary Poppins: Art imitating life? Come on…..)

“OH YES, MARY POPPINS. WE CAN LEARN A LOT FROM YOU” (Mary Poppins: Art imitating life? Come on…..) Randall W. Montalbano Senior Advisor White Mountain Marketing Associates llc Houston (The REAL), Texas Supporting the “Arts” in Houston has been one of the joys of living in the 4th largest city in the U.S.. People from all over the country come to our wonderful city to watch a play, listen to our amazing orchestra or to see our Award Winning operas or plays, or relax at The Cynthi… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 4, 2009 at 7:50pm — 8 Comments

FACE TO FACE WITH YOURSELF

FACE TO FACE WITH YOURSELF Randall W. Montalbano Senior Advisor White Mountain Marketing Associates llc Houston (The REAL), Texas Day in and day out, the only person you have to face is you. The toughest critic of how you live your life, or spend your time, is YOU. I’ll prove it. Please read on… I am going to ask everyone who reads this to do something they may have never in their lives done before, and after doing it once may never do it again. Although, still a “hopeles… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 4, 2009 at 2:19pm — 1 Comment

Give a little... Get a lot.. Help a Bunch!!!

Give a little… Get a lot… Help a Bunch!!! Donate $100 (minimum) to Your Favorite Charity Receive over $10,000.00 in bonuses and gifts www.CharitiesHelpingCharities.org Help us raise $1,000,000.00 for Local Houston Charities! Inspired by statements from the White House regarding charities and charitable giving and due to the economic slowdown we have devised a program designed to encourage and incentivize people to be a part… Continue

Added by Houston Vetter on November 4, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Kerala Tours in India

Looking for a destination where you can enjoy your vacation in a delightful way? Visit to Kerala in India and you will find the places of your choice to spend your holidays in a memorable way. Kerala is one of the beautiful and picturesque states of India ideal for tour and travels. It is gifted with immense natural beauty, pristine palm fringed beaches, breathtaking backwaters, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, lovely lakes, rich culture, terrific temples, historical monuments, etc. These… Continue

Added by Rajesh Kumar on November 4, 2009 at 3:10am — No Comments

I am trying to help Jeff, can you help me in the quest?

Hey networking friends! Jeff one of our inhouston family members is wanting to locate the Walmart Gift Card promo, I think it might of been a blog but not sure. Does anyone recall getting this as an email or remember it in the blog section? Or If you are the editor of the walmart promo reading this and published a couple of months ago could you please contact Jeffrey L. Thomas Thank you for looking in archives and have a great rest of the week, Cyndi Gutowski Continue

Added by Cyndi Gutowski on November 3, 2009 at 10:49pm — No Comments

InHouston-Katy Professional Primer Business Networking MIxer REMINDER November 10th 4:00-8:00 PM

INHOUSTON – KATY PROFESSIONAL PREIMER BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER What: InHouston-Katy Premier Professional Networking Mixer No cover mixer. When: November 10, 2009 at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill www.vidalocakaty.com , 21810 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Tx. Time: 4:00-8:00 PM Drink Specials -3:30 PM-7:00 PM $1.00 draft and $2.00 Margarita. Chips and Sauce provided. In-Houston Katy meets The second Tuesday of each month. A large number of bu… Continue

Added by Newell Cheatheam on November 3, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Lost member name.

Hi all. I have seemed to have lost the member that have put out a post about a Wallmart gift card. Would ot contact ot find out more info. Thank you. Jeff Continue

Added by Jeffrey L Thomas on November 3, 2009 at 1:16pm — No Comments

10 Ways To Lose Clients and Customers

1. Completely ignore them 2. Stay in touch, but only to try to sell them more stuff 3. Constantly ask them for referrals, but don’t tell them specifically what a good referral would be 4. Contact them only on Christmas and of course, prominently display your business info which implies that you’re looking for more business from them 5. When they call you, wait for at least 5 days or more before returning their call 6. Keep sending them promotional material 7. Keep sending them questionaires abou… Continue

Added by Steve Blumenfeld on November 2, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

How will CIT bankruptcy filing affect your business plans for 2010

After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protection in an attempt to restructure its debt while trying to keep badly needed loans flowing to thousands of mid-sized and small businesses. “Analysts warned that the bankruptcy could add to the uncertainty around loans for the nation’s small businesses, especially retailers, which make up a significant portion of CIT’s clients and are already struggling with tight credit markets. CIT is the financie… Continue

Added by Paul Segreto on November 1, 2009 at 9:10pm — No Comments

The Problem with Traditional Networking!

Did you think there was nothing wrong with networking the way it has been done over the past say. . . 20 years? Well, I'm here to tell you there's plenty of challenges with it. Traditional networking leaves the "person" out of the equation. Oh yes, I know, every group says "we're all about building relationships". Phooey, I say. Most of them are all about building their purses & to h_ _ _ with the other. I know that sounds so harsh, but I wanted to get your attention & rile a bit of en… Continue

Added by Linda S Fitzgerald on November 1, 2009 at 12:07pm — 1 Comment