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E-MYTH WORLDWIDE AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE
REMODELING INDUSTRY ANNOUNCE ALLLIANCE
Santa Rosa, CA – March 5, 2007 – E-Myth Worldwide (E-Myth), a leading provider of business development education for small businesses, today announced a new alliance with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), a trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry.
As a result of the alliance, E-Myth will make available its innovative E-Myth Essentials online course to the entire NARI membership base consisting of 7,400 companies in 58 chapters nationwide. The E-Myth Essentials course was designed to help business owners obtain valuable insights into how to develop and improve business systems, and how to gain more time, more money, and more life.
"E-Myth has an excellent reputation and is a recognized leader in their field," expressed Everett Collier, president of NARI. "The course will be viewed by our members as a valuable resource, not least because it will give them a way to effectively identify and manage gaps in their business development skills and knowledge.
"Providing our members with new tools to enhance their businesses will help encourage their success and improve economic competitiveness," said Collier. "We strongly urge our members to use this free interactive training to build a business that works more optimally."
"For three decades, we have been at the forefront of business skill development education for entrepreneurs," said Bill Schlegel, CEO of E-Myth. "We have created solutions and services that have fundamentally altered how small businesses learn the skills they need to survive and thrive.
"Our online products transcend geographical challenges and have made learning more convenient for clients from around the world," continued Schlegel. "We are committed to enabling small businesses to fully harness their potential, and for business owners themselves to achieve a richer, fuller life.
"We're excited that NARI will be using our proven e-learning curriculum. We intend to create a great learning experience for NARI’s members, and we’ ll be providing them with content that addresses the needs of remodeling industry professionals. This contract is a testament to NARI’s strong commitment to delivering professional development opportunities to their membership."
Successful completion of the course will help members gain knowledge and understanding of the integrative nature of the key areas of any business, including Leadership, Marketing, Money, Management, Lead Generation, Lead Conversion and Client Fulfillment.
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About the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. With more than 7,400 member companies nationwide, the Association -- based in Des Plaines, Illinois — is "The Voice of the Remodeling Industry TM ." For membership information, or to locate a local NARI chapter or a remodeling professional, visit NARI’s website at www.RemodelToday.com, or call the national headquarters office at 800-611-NARI.
About E-Myth Worldwide
For thirty years, E-Myth Worldwide has been a leading provider of business development education solutions for entrepreneurs . E -Myth’s systems-based curriculum ha s been delivered to current and emerging business owners around the globe through an array of innovative programs, including inspirational seminars , flagship business coaching programs, and award-winning online courses, products , and services .
E-Myth’s technology-based Embarktm brand multimedia platform was developed to be accessible 24/7 , in order to serve business owners regardless of geography or industry. The online education courses and programs were designed to suit various learning styles, stages of business maturity, and investment levels. These interactive, real-world solutions allow business leaders from around the globe to leverage the E-Myth curriculum to more effectively compete and succeed in the 21st century marketplace.
Learn more about E-Myth Worldwide at www.e-myth.com
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THE 2007 "E-MYTH WORLDWIDE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR"
AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Award Honoring Community College-educated Entrepreneurs will be presented at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship’s Annual Conference
Santa Rosa, CA – January 3, 2007 – Lois and Dave Anderson, owners of the Bay and Bay Transfer Company of Rosemount, MN, have been named the winners of the 2007 E-Myth Worldwide Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Award recognizes the achievements of entrepreneurs and the community colleges that they attended.
E-Myth Worldwide, a leading business development education provider for small business owners, established the award through the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), which invited students, faculty, administrators and others to make nominations. To be eligible for the award, entrepreneurs must have attended a community college, been in business for three years, and achieved annual gross revenues of $500,000. Nominators were asked to describe why the entrepreneur deserves this award, and how the community college they attended assisted them in becoming a successful entrepreneur.
The Andersons got their start when the diesel repair shop for which Dave worked went out of business. Instead of going back into the world of traditional employment, Dave went home and announced to Lois that they were going into business for themselves. Today, Bay and Bay’s transportation business is booming, with 200 employees and 147 contract drivers. Sales have grown approximately 25% per year and are nearing $50 million annually.
"We firmly believe that small businesses are the driving force of innovation and growth in the American economy, and we’re pleased to recognize the role that community colleges make at the local level every day in preparing entrepreneurs for the challenges they face," says Bill Schlegel, CEO of E-Myth Worldwide. "And, of course, we’re especially pleased to recognize Lois and Dave for the impressive achievements they’ve made in growing their business, and in being role models to other entrepreneurs. Congratulations!"
"Lois and Dave were selected for this award because they give their time and wisdom to help other entrepreneurs achieve success," says Heather Van Sickle, executive director of NACCE. "In 2004, when their alma mater, the Dakota Technical Community College (DCTC), launched its Business and Entrepreneurship Institute, Lois and Dave both volunteered to be a part of the advisory board. Despite their busy schedules, they have offered their input and expertise to help shape the college’s programming and support services for entrepreneurs. Lois has also served as a graduation speaker, and Dave has helped the college reach new funding partners in the community."
The Andersons will enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the Fourth Annual NACCE Conference, Entrepreneurial Leadership: Revolutionizing Community Colleges, in Orlando, FL from January 8-11, 2007. They will be present for the award ceremony to be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, and $2,000 will be given to their community college alma mater, DCTC, to support entrepreneurship.
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About E-Myth Worldwide
Founded in 1977, E-Myth Worldwide is a privately-held online business development education provider. E-Myth’s systems-based curriculum has been delivered to over 52,000 current and emerging business owners around the globe through an array of innovative programs, including inspirational seminars, flagship business coaching programs, and award-winning online courses, products, and services. The online education programs were designed to suit various learning styles, stages of business maturity and investment levels. These interactive, real-world solutions allow business leaders from around the world to leverage the E-Myth curriculum to more effectively compete and succeed in the 21st century marketplace. Learn more about E-Myth Worldwide at www.e-myth.com
About the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) connects community college administrators and faculty with knowledge and successful practices regarding entrepreneurial thinking, entrepreneurship education, and student business incubation. NACCE holds an annual conference, hosts a dynamic list-serv, develops web resources, such as shared entrepreneurship curricula and syllabi for faculty, and creates guides in beginning and sustaining entrepreneurship and student business incubation programs, as well as tips for grant proposals specific to entrepreneurial endeavors at community colleges. To learn more, visit www.nacce.com.
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E-Myth Worldwide Wins Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay
Santa Rosa, CA - September 18, 2006 - E-Myth Worldwide has been acknowledged as one of the winners in the inaugural "Best
Places to Work in the North Bay" survey conducted by the North Bay Business Journal.
According to the North Bay Business Journal, "The winners send a clear message about the balance between doing good work and having fun
while you are doing it. And the key element to creating that balance is people, yes, but very importantly, management."
When asked to express in their own words why their company was a great place to work, many survey respondents emphasized the importance of good management, which was described as consisting of mutual respect, fairness, and open communication.
E-Myth survey respondents in particular noted the contributions of their new management team in making the company one of the Best Places
to Work in the North Bay. In fact, E-Myth employees stressed their pride at working for a company with strong workplace equality, a sense of camaraderie, and good morale, thanks in large part to a strategic company overhaul initiated by the CEO, William Schlegel.
Schlegel notes, "When I came on board in 2004, I knew I wanted to instill a culture of teamwork and responsibility. To do that, I hired a new executive team, restructured employee compensation, and established regular employee meetings. In addition, quarterly entrepreneurship awards are now presented to employees who demonstrate talent and creativity, and we hold informal events where management and staff can socialize together and have fun."
Beyond that, Schlegel brought an expanded strategy that encourages employee innovation. The result is that the company has created a whole new suite of online products and services, with the goal of reaching out to potential clients worldwide and increasing profitability. Employees receive bonuses for their contributions in creating these inventive new offerings, and the company as a whole has been energized by the new strategy.
The result has been a palpable uplift in company spirit. In fact, E-Myth had one of the most enthusiastic employee survey response rates, hitting upwards of 90 percent. Explains Schlegel, "Every worker is encouraged to be a marketer and spokesperson both inside and outside of the business, and they're recognized and rewarded for that."
In just over two years, Schlegel and his team, with the full support of the company's Board of Directors, have not only turned E-Myth into a tightly knit, loyal group of employees with a strong sense of purpose and pride - but also into a more profitable enterprise. "The proof is there in black and white," says Schlegel. "Happier employees make for more productive employees."
About the survey
Nominations for Best Places to Work in the North Bay were opened in spring 2006. Nominated companies were then contacted by North Bay Business Journal staff and invited to submit a company application, followed by a mandatory online employee survey that drew 3,400 responses from across the region. The survey was set up through Zoomerang, a widely popular online polling tool. All responses were anonymous.
Ninety companies were nominated in three categories (based on number of employees), and 24 winners were chosen. These 24 companies were selected after being analyzed by the editorial staff of the Business Journal on the basis of several criteria, including the employee questionnaire, the survey ratings by employees, the number of responses, the size of the company, the breakdown of responses by management and non-management, as well as written comments. E-Myth was a winner in the category of companies with 25-100 employees.
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THIS LABOR DAY, SIX MILLION AMERICANS ARE PLANNING AN EXODUS FROM CORPORATE LIFE
Six million Americans who work for an employer say they plan to strike out on their own and start a new business or company in the next 12 months,
according to a new opinion poll. A total of 13.6 million employed, unemployed, or self-employed adults 18 years of age and older, who represent 7.8% of the U.S. population, hope to take control of their financial futures by starting a new business within the next year.
These findings are part of a national opinion poll sponsored by E-Myth Worldwide, a global provider of online business development education, advice, and coaching for entrepreneurs. The nationally representative poll was conducted August 4-6 by Synovate, a leading independent research company.
William Schlegel, CEO of E-Myth Worldwide, says, "The survey shows that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America - driven in most cases by the desire to make more money. This Labor Day, millions of people want to stop laboring for others, or get out of the unemployment line, and start working for themselves by becoming their own boss. For those who are already self-employed, many plan to begin new enterprises. And while the statistics show that more men than women hope to start their own business, 45% of currently unemployed women see starting their own business as a way to achieving financial independence."
According to the survey, people said the biggest challenges they face in starting a business are lack of knowledge and confidence (44%), raising money (44%), and the economic and competitive climates (39%). Schlegel notes that, "Some factors influencing the likelihood of success, such as the state of the economy, are beyond an individual's control. However the good news is that the knowledge entrepreneurs need to be successful can be quickly gained by learning the critical thinking and core business development skills essential to the success of small businesses. From our experience of looking at the challenges facing small business owners, we can actually see the direct correlation that increased knowledge builds confidence and greater confidence enhances the chances for sustainable success."
Other major findings of the poll include the following:
- 8.5 million men and 5.1 million women are thinking about starting their own business next year.
- The most popular reason to start a business is to make more money (30%), be their own boss (18%) and fulfill a dream
or hobby (15%).
- The desire to start a new business spans all age groups and income levels, but is significantly higher for those people ages 45-54, who are getting serious about their retirement plans.
- Individuals planning to start a new business are more likely to live in the South and West regions of the United States, and they are least likely to live in the Midwest.
- By a margin of 50% to 34%, men are more confident of their potential business success than women.
About the Poll
- The telephone poll of 1,000 adults 18 years of age and older was conducted August 4 - 6, 2006 by Synovate.
- 7.8% of the U.S. population ages 18 and older are thinking about starting a business within the next 12 months (based on year 2000 U.S. Census Data of 174 million Americans aged 18 years old and above, which equates to approximately 13.6 million people).
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About E-Myth Worldwide
Founded in 1977, E-Myth Worldwide is a privately-held online business development education provider. E-Myth's systems-based curriculum has been delivered to over 52,000 current and emerging business owners around the globe through an array of innovative programs, including inspirational seminars, business coaching programs, and award-winning online courses, products, and services.
E-Myth's technology-based Embarktm multimedia platform was developed to be accessible 24/7, in order to serve business owners regardless of geography or industry. The online education courses and programs were designed to suit various learning styles, stages of business maturity, and investment levels. These interactive, real-world solutions allow business leaders from around the globe to leverage the E-Myth curriculum to more effectively compete and succeed in the 21st century marketplace.
Learn more about E-Myth Worldwide at www.e-myth.com
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Contact: Susan Weber
E-Myth Worldwide
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E-Myth Worldwide Wins National Recognition for its
Public Information Website and Online Education Program
Santa Rosa, CA - June 14, 2006 - E-Myth Worldwide won a Stevie Award on June 12, 2006 for the nation's best source of public information delivered through interactive multimedia for its Embark Community Connectionª website, and was a recognized as the national finalist in the category best interactive multimedia professional education program for its Embark E-Learningª online courses. The awards were presented at The 2006 American Business AwardsSM Monday night in New York City.
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," the awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by CNN business news anchor Ali Velshi, videocast live on the Internet, and broadcast nationwide on radio.
In accepting the Stevie Award, Walter Good, Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer of E-Myth Worldwide, said, "We are deeply honored to be recognized by The American Business Awards for our interactive online multimedia products and services. This is a terrific acknowledgement of the success of our innovative new technology-based business development education platform for small business leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide."
Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. More than 1,500 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.
Bill Schlegel, Chief Executive Officer of E-Myth Worldwide, said "These awards are another confirmation of E-Myth being recognized as the nation's standard for online education programs and services for businesses."
"We are thrilled to have the quality and usability of our products and services validated by an organization as esteemed as the American Business Awards," said Susan Weber, VP of Product Management, Marketing, and Technology at E-Myth Worldwide. "We worked hard to ensure that we were able to meet the unique challenge of designing our Embark brand offerings to fulfill the needs of our diverse customers who come from all over the world and across all industries, and who have widely varying levels of education and business expertise. I would like to thank and congratulate everybody on the E-Myth team for their dedication and commitment to making our products and services the highest quality possible."
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.
About E-Myth Worldwide
Founded in 1977, E-Myth Worldwide is a privately-held online business development education provider. E-Myth's systems-based curriculum has been delivered to over 52,000 current and emerging business owners around the globe through an array of innovative programs, including inspirational seminars, flagship business coaching programs, and award-winning online courses, products, and services.
E-Myth's technology-based Embarktm brand multimedia platform was developed to be accessible 24/7, in order to serve business owners regardless of geography or industry. The online education courses and programs were designed to suit various learning styles, stages of business maturity, and investment levels. These interactive, real-world solutions allow business leaders from around the globe to leverage the E-Myth curriculum to more effectively compete and succeed in the 21st century marketplace. Learn more about E-Myth Worldwide at www.e-myth.com
About The Stevie Awards
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com
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CONTACT: Kent Sovern
Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative, 515-235-4602, ksovern@dmhec.com
www.dmhec.com
Today, the Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative unveiled its newest program - the New Iowa Entrepreneurial Center. This
new program will be headquartered in the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center located at 1200 Grand Avenue in Des Moines.
"By providing entrepreneurs with new business development and survival tools we will help encourage their success while elevating the role of entrepreneurship as a key driver of Iowa's economy. The New Iowa Entrepreneurial Center will help to improve Central Iowa's economic competitiveness which is core to the Collaborative mission", said David Maxwell, President of Drake University and the Collaborative Board's Chair.
An essential element of the program is the Embark E-Learning program, an award winning and proven product of E-Myth Worldwide. The Center's unique approach provides entrepreneurs with a blended learning experience that focuses on building businesses that are highly systems-dependent rather than people-dependent. The Center will serve entrepreneurs and small businesses by maximizing the scarce public and private sector resources available for small business growth. The new center will promote more vibrant and healthier entrepreneurial community and region.
"It is pleasing to see the Collaborative and the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers being joined in this effort by a long list of public and private sector partners. These include ALIANZA the Latino Business Association of Iowa, the African American Business Association, the Iowa Asian Alliance and the Iowa Entrepreneur's Coalition just to name a few", said John Pappajohn, a Collaborative Board member Iowa's best know advocate for Entrepreneurialism. "For the first time, the New Iowa Center and its partners will make special efforts to include members of underrepresented groups - persons of Hispanic, Asian or Eastern European descent; African Americans and rural women - in the Collaborative program", he added.
According to Kent Sovern, the Collaborative Executive Director, the Center will focus on three major initiatives during the next 30 months. "We intend to create great learning opportunities for entrepreneurs; we will leverage state and local entrepreneurial resources to provide strategic support Iowa based small business startups; and, we will adapting existing post-secondary entrepreneurial curriculum and develop new learning opportunities for the purpose of addressing the unique needs of New Iowans" said Sovern.
The start-up phase for the New Iowa Entrepreneur Center will occur over the next 30 months. The Center is supported in part by resources provided by the Collaborative members, the United States Congress (with special support from Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Leonard Boswell) and the US Department of Education, Office of Post-Secondary Education.Applications to become a part of the program are available on the Collaborative web site WWW.dmhec.com
About the Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative
Seven of Iowa's premier educational institutions founded the Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative with a clear and focused mission to increase Iowa's ability to compete in the world economy by elevating the educational attainment of Central Iowa's workforce through life-long learning including higher education, professional development and corporate training opportunities.
Through its members, the Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative offers hundreds of very affordable and accessible career boosting education opportunities designed to fit the many professional and personal demands of businesses and their employees. The Collaborative offers flexible on demand learning through credit courses, blended courses, workshops, seminars and customized corporate training that is available in fifteen locations throughout Greater Des Moines. In addition, more than 300 courses are available on-line.
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