GE Network: Past Contributors

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Andy Lax

Andy Lax has worked in the credit card processing industry for over five years and is now an Account Manager at IntelliCollect, a merchant account provider that enables business owners to accept credit cards and electronic checks.

His sole business objective is to provide affordable and reliable payment processing programs with concomitant exemplary customer service. Please visit his site, http://www.intelli-collect.com, for more information on available credit card and check services. You can access more information about the merchant account field by reading his blog: http://www.intelli-collect.com/blog.html.

Andy Lax's Articles

 Recession-Proof Your Business with the Best Merchant Account - April 22, 2008
 Merchant Account 101: Newbie Questions on the Merchant Account Field - December 16, 2007
 Accepting Credit Cards Online - November 08, 2007

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Andy Lopata

Andy Lopata is one of the UK's leading business networking strategists. He is the co-author of two books on the subject, including the Amazon UK bestseller '...and Death Came Third! The Definitive Guide to Networking and Speaking in Public'. Andy offers a full consultancy service and works with companies to help them realise the full potential from their networking.

His first book, 'Building a Business on Bacon and Eggs' looked at how to run business breakfast meetings, while his second '...and Death Came Third! The Definitive Guide to Networking and Speaking in Public' received worldwide acclaim and reached number 2 on Amazon.co.uk on its launch. The former Managing Director of Business Referral Exchange, one of the UK's leading referral-focused networking groups, Andy works with companies to help them realise the full potential from their networking. Too many businesses network without a clear view of what they are trying to achieve and Andy's experience helps them to have a much more focused strategy. An accomplished public speaker, Andy offers a full consultancy service, from a strategy overview to keynote talks and training courses.

Andy Lopata's Articles

 Connections that Count – Making Networking Events Pay Their Way - December 30, 2007
 Socially Challenged? - December 15, 2007
 The Conference Commando - November 17, 2007

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Charles Krugel

As a labor and employment attorney and businessperson, Charles Krugel, has represented management in hundreds of negotiations, in-house and 3rd party proceedings. Charles has over 13 years of experience in the field and he has run his own successful management side practice for the past 7 years.

Charles is affiliated with the Human Resource Store (www.hrstore.com) as its Director of Legal and Compliance Services and is.part of the Integra Security Alliance, www.integrasecurity.org. Besides having earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Charles has a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelors in Psychology from Bradley University.

Also, he's a published author, has been the subject of numerous TV, radio and print interviews regarding labor and employment law, and frequently gives seminars and speeches in his field. A listing of all of Charles’ media is at http://www.charlesakrugel.com/me-in-the-media.

Charles is on the boards of directors of four Chicago organizations (ChildServ, Urban Gateways’ Junior Board, the YMCA Alliance and Youth Communication). He serves as President and Treasurer for two of those boards. Charles is also on the Advisory Board of the Law and Policy Institutions Guide. Furthermore, he's a volunteer "big brother" and a member of several professional associations and chambers of commerce, including the Labor and Employment Relations Association, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce (Employment Law and Education Workforce Quality Committees), the Greater O'Hare Association (Government Affairs Team) and the World Trade Center Illinois. Charles was born and raised in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago and currently works and resides in River North, Chicago.

Charles Krugel's Articles

 Are Employment Policies or Handbooks Really Necessary? - May 28, 2008
 More Questions Concerning Severance Agreements - January 16, 2008
 Questions Concerning Severance & Separation Agreements - January 04, 2008
 Labor & Employee Relations/Law - November 15, 2007
 Why Utilize an HR Attorney as a Consultant? - November 14, 2007
 Micro and Macro HR - November 10, 2007
 What are Human Resources and Why Should It Matter to You? - November 09, 2007

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Evan Morgenstein

Evan Morgenstein: Entrepreneur, Consultant, Sports Agent, Motivational Speaker. Morgenstein started in the tech industry after graduating in 1987 from Syracuse University. Working for several partially owned IBM partnerships, Morgenstein learned from some of the best. He has parlayed that into a dominant company Premier Management Group in the celebrity talent and sports marketing industry.

One of the most influential figures in the Olympic movement, Morgenstein has represented icons such as Mark Spitz, Bruce Jenner, Janet Evans, Amanda Beard and others. He has parlayed his representation experience into the world of Celebrity chefs, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, AVP and many others. Additionally, Morgenstein is Vice President of All American Speakers, one of the truly innovative and non traditional speaker's bureaus that work with companies searching for speakers, endorsers and celebrities for media events, product launches and personal appearances. Premier Management Group, LLC was started in 1996 with a $3,000 tax refund check and a dream. Today, his company and its partners do over $15 million in celebrity deals and corporate consulting.

Evan has founded many websites, including:

www.pmgsports.com
www.allamericanspeakers.com

Evan Morgenstein's Articles

 Are They Kidding With That Offer? - January 09, 2008
 Why Sleep Is Not An Option! - January 07, 2008
 Hurry Up and Wait! - January 05, 2008

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Klaus Wiedemann

Klaus Wiedemann is Founder and Managing Director of Daisho BlacksmithmbH, a product and consulting company dedicated to support todays professional with software and methodology to sharpen their competitive egde. He blogs regularly at Not For Slaves, focussing on the working environment of the 21st century and its implications and opportunities for the individual.

Klaus has more than 19 years of Project Management, Business Development and operational experience in the IT, Financial Services, Automotive and Venture Capital Industries, serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 to small High-Tech companies. As an accredited coach for two German Venture Capital Funds, he advises entrepreneurs on business strategy and business planning. Klaus holds a master degree in computer science from the Technical University of Munich and is a CFA charterholder.

Klaus Wiedemann's Articles

 Things to Consider When Writing a Business Plan - November 07, 2007
 Things to Consider before Starting a Business - October 22, 2007

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Stan Spector

Stan Spector is the author of “Baby Boomers’ Official Guide to Retirement Income - Over 100 Part-time or Seasonal Businesses for the New Retiree”. The book's website can be found at StanSpector.com.

Stan is a merger & acquisitions specialist working with family owned businesses that want to cash out, enhance natural growth through acquisitions or develop a new business model to find a sustainable competitive advantage. He presents seminars for financial planners and other organizations working with baby boomers to try to instill the entrepreneuring spirit to overcome shortfalls in retirement savings.

Stan Spector's Articles

 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Franchises and MLM for Seniors - January 12, 2008
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Avoiding Failure - January 05, 2008
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: They Just Don’t Have The Time - December 16, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: At The Customer's Location - December 09, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Services for Seniors - December 02, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Specialize, Specialize, Specialize - November 26, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Hobby Business - November 18, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Festival Businesses - October 22, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees: Focus on your Writing Skills - October 14, 2007
 101 New Business Ideas for Retirees - October 06, 2007

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