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that pre-register to attend an event in May and June 2006, can
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Part-Time
Database/Data Entry Position: Available at the Software
Council
We are seeking part-time help in the office about 4 - 6 hours
per week and will pay between $10 - $12 per hour depending on
experience. The work involves computer data entry/updating member
and event records (in an Access database), a high level of comfort
working with computers is essential. This job has the potential
to expand into event management responsibilities in the future.
Hours/days per week have some flexibility.
Please
feel free to circulate this to anyone that might be interested.
Contact Catrina at catrina@scsc.org
for details or to send a resume/letter of interest.
WHAT TO
CONSIDER WHEN RAISING PRIVATE EQUITY
By Numan Siddiqi, partner, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
When a company considers a capital raise, its board of directors
and management should ask themselves these key questions:
Will
the financing enhance shareholder value?
What
are the investor's goals and are these goals compatible with
our long-term strategy?
Will
the terms of the financing and the investor's on-going participation
in our company facilitate future transactions, such as additional
financings, corporate growth opportunities and/or a liquidity
event?
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BREAKING
THROUGH THE CLUTTER: VISITING MEDIA AND INDUSTRY ANALYSTS
By Jeff Seedman, account supervisor, Ruder Finn
In
today's crowded media and analyst marketplace, it can prove
challenging for technology companies to break through the
clutter and get their messages heard. In recent years technology
publications and analyst firms have downsized staff, leaving
them busier than ever, but a strategic, well-planned media
tour can still provide a highly effective way for technology
companies of all sizes to disseminate their messages.
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ARBITRATION
V. LITIGATION - WHICH SHOULD YOU FIGHT FOR?
By Daniel A. Platt, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
At
some point in time, most businesses need to decide whether
they prefer arbitration provisions in their agreements or
not. In order to make an informed decision, and to make sure
your lawyer understands what your needs and interests are,
there are a few basic issues, which should be addressed. In
order to make an informed decision, you will need to understand
the not only the nature of the agreement, but how your company
functions and what types of disputes are most likely to occur.
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TESTING
TO IMPROVE THE SUCCESS OF EMAIL CAMPAIGNS
By Morgan Stewart, director, strategic services, ExactTarget
Selecting
the right day to send a personalized, targeted email marketing
campaign seems like a simple enough decision. Unfortunately,
information on the topic changes frequently as new theories
are presented suggesting why one day is better than another
is for sending email.
Recently,
ExactTarget researched the topic with its 2005 Response Rate
Study.
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REDUCING
HEALTHCARE COST INCREASES
Amidst rising healthcare costs, how can businesses protect profitability
and benefit employees?
Initially, employers sought relief from rising healthcare costs
by shifting a portion to employees in the form of higher deductibles,
co-pays and payroll contributions. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health
Research Institute reports that employee spending for health
insurance coverage has increased 126 percent between 2000 and
2005, compared to 76 percent for employers. Such a cost-sharing
strategy can go only so far before it takes the benefit out
of healthcare benefits for everyone. As costs continue rising
in double digits, more companies are embracing a range of activities
designed to make healthcare consumers more aware of the cost
and quality of the health services they seek.
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