Wayne Shearer – Shearer Security
Wayne indicated that this week is “Fire Prevention Week”. He then showed us a video about smoke detectors. The narrator in the video said that some smoke detectors may not work fast enough. Many detectors run on ionization technology and can file depending on the nature of the fire. A demonstration of a slow, smoky, smoldering […]
Peter Russo – Law Offices of Peter Russo
Pete explained the difference between an independent contractor and an employee, which can be summarized as a matter of control. There are three areas of control: Behavioral control Who controls the what is done, how it is done, what tools are used, etc.? Financial control Are expenses reimbursed? Does the individual share in the profit […]
Brian Kennedy – Kennedy Enterprises
Brian stated that each of us who lives in a home needs to know where the main water shutoff valve is located. Unplugging appliances or a well pump can reduce, but not eliminate, the potential for water damage in a home during the occupants’ absence. The hoses on a washer, pipes under a sink/tub, or […]
Dave Sprow – Black Landscape
Dave started his presentation by stating that a major concern today is the effect of covering land areas with non-permeable pavement. The affects on the environment have become increasingly harmful. An alternative is to use permeable paver systems. These installations are environmentally friendly, because they allow the water to drain through some or all of […]
Christian Chappell – Hardwired Local
Christian began by asking us a series of questions. How many of us advertise our business? Have any of us had success with radio advertising? He then made a series of recommendations for advertising in today’s marketplace. combine several advertising media to achieve the best results; for example, tie social media with signage with digital […]
Ray Sanzi – Sanzi Hair Design & Spa
Ray regaled us with a variety of facts about our hair. We lose 5400 hairs per day Hair grows half an inch per month Wet hair can stretch up to 30 times its length Egyptians were the first people to color hair 75% of women color their hair Hair can be analyzed to provide information […]
Carmen Calderon, La Perla, LLC
Carmen addressed the question “What separates us from competition?” There are a number of items that make LaPerla LLC distinct The minimum order is only $25 One person oversees both artwork and production to assure accuracy and consistency There is no charge for artwork If outside art services are required, that charge is simply passed […]
Melissa Rhoads – Made to Keep
Melissa displayed a sample board, showing some of the custom cards she has created. She mentioned that like Dale Auer talked about last week her business has gone through a number of changes since its inception. She opened a retail boutique in Linglestown and also changed invitation-related processes. Most of her business involves creating custom […]
Jeff Fawver – Mid Atlantic Insurance Resources
Jeff always tries to keep us abreast of the ever-changing healthcare marketplace. As a result of Obamacare, all individual plans now have January start date. Jeff particularly tries to keep his clients informed about plan changes. Last year Highmark had lowest priced plans; however, due to high claims experience this year, there will be a […]
Dale Auer – Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home
Funerals and cremation services are offered by the Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home. They service all of Pennsylvania and do not charge mileage for picking up the deceased. Business change is always occurring, and the funeral industry is no exception. For that business, as well as many others, there is not a big gap between success […]