Tony Lentini – Primary Mortgage
As President of the LeTip of Harrisburg Metro chapter, Tony wanted to share some thoughts with us and take time for questions from our membership. The first topic was the role of the chapter’s board. Tony reminded us that all the board members were volunteers who were elected by the membership to fulfill the administrative […]
Todd Archer – Archware Computer Solutions
Todd covered several different computer-related topics. There are currently two types of hard drives Standard with typical speeds of 5400 – 7200 rpm SSD drives with increase speed and no moving parts E-mail Use iMap for e-mail so you can delete it in one place, and it will delete from the server Be sure the […]
Glenn Byerly – Focus on Software
Glenn provided information about web-based applications he created. In the first example, he created a web site allowing one company’s users scattered throughout Pennsylvania to order both general marketing materials and materials specific to the user’s location. After a 24 – 36 hour period which allows for modifications of the order, the printer receives an […]
Janet Kaufman – Service1st
Janet started in this industry in 1997; she joined Service1st in 2009. Service1st is not a franchise, but rather a family owned business. Most leads come from firefighters, insurance agents, and previous customers. Janet passed around a booklet with pictures of fire restoration work and feedback from related customers. One tip to her can lead […]
Heather Zielonis – Integra Print & Image
Heather explained to our membership the difference between offset printing and digital copying. Offset printing uses ink and water to make the printed image. A digital copier uses powder and heat to fuse the image to the paper. Digital presses are very expensive, so most printers including Integra Print & Image use the digital copier […]
Ben Cavallero – Faulkner Mazda
How dealers make money new cars • Little markup on Mazdas $500-$800 • Financing – negotiate first, then cash/finance, Finance for short period, then payoff quickly Used cars • More margin • Will find and buy specific car • Only 20% of trades kept Shop repairs, maintenance
Lisa Melhorn – AHHH Clean
3 key factors in selecting good cleaning service 1. Cleaning process for commercial cleaning with training program; CDC standards; Green cleaning system 2. Workers comp and other liability insurance, bonding, background checks 3. Ease of communication, follow up, self policing, inspection service, communication log book to keep client informed about things found
Mark Stottlemyer, Sonny’s Auto Servicenter
Since all of us are well-aware of what Mark does, he shared with us better ways to tip him. like him on Facebook write a review on Manta, Yelp, or Google suggest a friend, neighbor, relative, or business associate start by going to Sonny’s for some routine service; this will provide an opportunity for your […]
Hal Hammaker, Enders Insurance
Hal focused on a potential area of concern for almost all businesses, namely the consequences of a data breach, a.k.a. cyber liability or privacy liability. The main issue is the protection of personally identifiable information, such as social security numbers, credit/debit card accounts, and medical information. Potential causes for exposure of such information include: irate […]
Jason Holland – Travel Simplicity
How to plan travel like a pro • Early bird – plan 6 to 12 mos. In advance • Curious cats – ask a lot of questions, why are we doing this, what do we want to do, where would we like to go, where to stay • My dear Watson – do the research […]