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Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 11:58 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:15 p.m.
HOUMA -- One man accused of murder wont stand trial until September, while six people accused in two separate child-rape cases have had their cases postponed until May.
Accused of second-degree murder in the June 9 shooting of Kenneth Garner Jr. is 17-year-old Rodney Castle of Houma. Garner, 18, was asleep at his Prince Collins Street home when he woke up to find a gunman in his bedroom, police have said. A shot was fired, hitting Garner in the neck and his baby daughter in the hand.
Castle, who turned himself in to police after being named as a suspect, is one of three men blamed in the murder. Cory "Co-Black" Stovall, 25, was never found by police but was gunned down at a Houston apartment complex in late August. The third alleged accomplice, 24-year-old Freddie Lee Welch of New Orleans, was recently arrested in Phoenix in connection to a prostitution ring. Earlier this month, Welch was extradited back to Terrebonne Parish.
Castles trial was postponed until Sept. 4, which is earmarked as a "special week," said First Assistant District Attorney Carlos Lazarus, meaning the week is cleared for high-profile cases that might take an entire week to complete.
The delay also allows Castles co-defendant Welch to prepare for trial, Lazarus said.
Castle faces life in prison if convicted in the shooting death of Garner.
Trials for six accused of child-rape were delayed until May 7, all set for District Judge Timothy Ellenders courtroom. Those accused in the rape cases are:
Two others also are charged in relation to the case: 30-year-old Cheryl Lynn Gaudet, whose trial also is set for March 12, and 51-year-old Gary Babin, whose trial date is pending.
All five will be tried separately, Lazarus said.
Werchan, 35, 124 Charters Court, Houma, is accused of having sex with a 5-year-old girl in 2004. He was arrested March 16, 2006, and indicted on the rape charge in May.
The four accused of aggravated rape will receive automatic life in prison if convicted.
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The number of drug busts in Colorado schools is on the rise, up more than 30 percent, according to numbers from the Colorado Department of Education.
Since the 2007-2008 school year, Districts 11, 20, 60, and 70 all have seen increases, some of them significant.
Colorado Springs School District 11 has had a steady rise and shown the highest percentage of increase in reported drug incidents. During the '07-'08 school year 25 incidents were reported. In '09-'10 the number of reported incidents skyrocketed up to 67. That is a 168 percent increase.
During the same period, District 20 has seen a similar trend. In the '07-'08 school year there were 38 incidents, in '09-'10 there were 88 for an increase of nearly 132 percent.
In Pueblo County, District 70 has also seen an increase in reports, but not the same stead rise as D-11. In the '07-'08 school year there were 60 reports of drug-related incidents. In '08-'09 there were 76. In '09-'10, however, they reduced the number of incidents by one to 75. They are the only one of these four school districts to have shown a decrease, albeit small, from the '08-'09 school year to '09-'10.
Meanwhile, in the city of Pueblo, District 60 has shown the biggest overall percentage of decrease in drug related incidents since the '07-'08 school year, despite a rise in reports from '08-'09. During the '07-'08 school year, 244 drug-related incidents were reported. This fell dramatically to 151 total incidents the next year. But D-60 did see a rise in reports once more from 151 in '08-'09 to 179 in '09-'10.
These numbers can be looked at a number of ways, and they provide pros and cons to the drug situation in our schools. On one hand, a high increase in drug-related incidents being reported has been attributed by several school districts to be the result of an increase in kids telling on other kids, and in some cases a harder stance against drugs by the schools themselves, which is a good thing.
However, the bad news is that it's possible that simply more kids are experimenting with drugs than have the past. We may never know which is more accurate, simply because to many variables exist, including but not limited to: the level of awareness by staff and funding for them to ferret out these drugs in our schools.
District 60 takes a different approach to their overall decrease in number of incidents. They say it's because of the work they are doing with their students after they are caught with drugs. Through grants, families of offenders can have their students tested for drugs, and put them through a drug awareness course that lasts several weeks.
District 70 takes a different approach; expulsion. So far this school year (as of November 10, 2010) D-70 has expelled 24 kids, 20 for drugs. To the same day last school year (November 10, 2009) they had expelled just 13 for drugs.
We may not ever be able to pinpoint why there has been such a large increase in our schools, but some people have an theory. According to District 60, a large part of the increase they saw from '08-'09 to '09-'10 was offenders in elementary and middle school. After interviewing the children, they found the kids were getting marijuana from family members with medical marijuana cards, and taking it to school.

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Benefits of a Business Consulting Franchise
What is a Business Consulting Franchise?
Rather than go into business consultancy on your own, you can invest in a franchise with an established business consulting company that is offering a franchise to practise business consultancy, usually, but not always, in a specific geographical area. In return for the franchise fee, you should receive the backing of their brand name, training, ongoing support, business and analytical tools, marketing resources, and maybe in house expertise to call upon when needed.
The company offering the franchise is called the FRANCHISOR while the person investing in the business consulting franchise is called the FRANCHISEE.
Better Chances of Success and Generating Income Earlier
Getting started in any business of your own can be a huge step. Fear of failure stops many people going ahead with their dream. If you have issues going it alone, then consider investing in a franchise. It vastly increases your chances of success, and tends to generate income much earlier.
If you want to become a business consultant, it can be very difficult acting alone because you cannot have all the expertise required to meet the many challenges of consulting with different kinds of businesses. Even if you specialize in a specific industry or field, there will be many occasions where you just don't know how best to help a client business. A business consulting franchise, by its very nature, can offer a powerful support structure.
All the Support and Resources You Need
For example, a good business consulting franchisor will provide you with training both when you first get started, and on an ongoing basis. They will also be able to offer you advice and help with many specific business growth and marketing strategies that your client businesses may require, whatever line of business they are in.
You should also have the benefit of a selection of marketing materials and reference materials to use on an ongoing basis.
In general, franchisees are better supported, better motivated, better skilled, and better financed, to win new business than new business start-ups on their own. So if you are starting your own business consultancy, and going it alone, you could face an uphill battle.
Being a business consultant on your own can be a very lonely existence. On the other hand, when you are part of a large supportive organization, particularly in these days of online membership forums, you will always have colleagues willing and ready to help you, not just with expertise and possible solutions, but with encouragement and mutual support.
The Backing of a Brand Name – Possibly Well Known
You also have the powerful benefit of a strong brand once the business consultancy company has established itself in the market, and by buying into that brand through your franchise, you have all that credibility and trust behind you. It will be easier to acquire new client businesses to consult with, when you have a strong company brand behind you.
A Proven System
The whole point of investing in a franchise is that you will have access to a proven system that has already been well tested.
You Are Your Own Boss
You will, of course, be your own boss, and you can work when and how you want, and be very flexible. There is nothing like being self-employed and being in control of your own working hours. However, many business owners are just slaves to their businesses, having to be there all the time. As a business consultant, you can probably work from home, or a small office, so overheads and business expenditure can be kept to a minimum, leaving you with a higher income. Also, you have no staffing problems!
Substantial Incomes Can be Earned
As a successful business consultant, you can become financially free, meaning you no longer have any money worries. If you are helping businesses to expand and grow their profits, then there are substantial earnings to be made, especially if your agreement with your client businesses includes them paying you a percentage of the extra profits you helped generate.
Very Worthwhile and Respectable Profession
As a successful business consultant, you will experience the satisfaction of doing something worthwhile with your life, knowing that by helping businesses to grow their profits, you are helping all the people associated with that businesses: owners, management, staff, manufacturers, suppliers, joint venture partners, and all their families. You are helping make the world a better place and that's a very worthwhile cause to attach yourself to.
Helping others realize their personal and business goals by showing them how to successfully deal with the difficulties and challenges of managing a business, also brings more back to you in the future. The more value you give to others, the more you receive in return, and not just the financial rewards from the business you have given value to. You will receive much more in return from other sources. Whenever you work successfully with a client business you can use their own testimonial to help you acquire new businesses to consult with, or the satisfied business itself is happy to recommend your services to other non-competing businesses. So by giving real value through your consultancy services, you should never be short of new business challenges to find solutions for!
If you have a family, then you will be proud to be providing for them the lifestyle you all deserve, and doing so while pursuing a very professional and highly respected business consultancy.
Great Way to Acquire Expertise, Experience and Authority Status
As you gain more and more experience of dealing successfully with different business consulting challenges, you are acquiring valuable expertise, knowledge, and confidence. All this raises you to a much higher level of business consulting competence. In so doing, you will also become a respected business consultant in the field, and possibly acquire expert status, with the backing of the franchisor's brand, so on a professional level, you feel on top of the world.
So, a business consulting franchise may be the perfect way to go, if you would like to put your business skills to use in a positive way, especially if you want a change from running your own business or working in someone else's business, and not getting the rewards you feel you deserve.
Small Business Consulting Opportunities – Be Your Own Boss
Small Business Consulting Opportunities Are Endless
In reality, anyone can become a consultant. Small business consulting opportunities today are endless. If you have an area that you are extremely knowledgeable in and you have the drive and passion for excellence, you could become a consultant.
Many of the small business consulting opportunities do not require any special training. For example, if you are really good with computers, the software they use and network security, you could become an IT business consultant. Perhaps you are very creative and knowledgeable when it comes to marketing. You know how to take a product and make it sell. You could become a marketing consultant.
There are a few things you should keep in mind when browsing the small business consulting opportunities available. The first thing to consider is the qualifications that are needed. Is the area you are considering something you could call yourself an expert in? Are you familiar with the current information that is needed? For instance, when it comes to becoming an IT consultant, you would need to be knowledgeable with all of the current computer information. Technology is constantly changing and you have to know all of the up-to-date information. Another thing you need to check on is if there are any special certifications or licenses that are needed. While some companies may not require you to have a degree in a certain area, they may require you to be certified. Organization is another key factor when researching the small business consulting opportunities. You need to make sure that you are able to handle time management and be prepared when you enter into a situation.
Small business consulting opportunities are readily available to those people who are critical thinkers. A consultant is known as a problem solver and in order to solve issues effectively and efficiently, a person has to be able to demonstrate problem solving. A consultant works side by side with the business, therefore communication is important. A successful consultant must have excellent communication skills. They also need to have leadership skills. A consultant has to lead a company to success, and in order to do this, they have to lead. When a consultant comes into a company, the people there are relying on them to take their company to the top. The consultant has to take the lead and run with it, take control of the situation.
With so many small business consulting opportunities in many different areas, pricing is very important. A consultant needs to know how to set an hourly rate if their services are used by the hour. If a company uses them on a day to day basis, then the consultant needs to know how the prices for daily rates. Some companies will need a consultant to help with projects. If this is the case, a consultant needs to know how to bill their client by the project. When a company uses a consultant on a monthly basis, then the consultant would charge a monthly retainer. A small business consultant usually makes a substantial amount of money and pricing is the key element into turning those small business consulting opportunities into a success. Many consultants will require their client to pay a deposit beforehand. There will be occasions where the consultant will pay for expenses out of their own pocket. It is important for them to know how to get reimbursement from the company they are working with.
There are many areas of business, making the small business consulting opportunities endless. A great consultant has to have knowledge, passion, and understanding. There are thousands of people who have knowledge that they didn't even know existed. Once they tap into that knowledge, educate themselves even further and put that knowledge to use by helping others, they are considered a consultant. A business consultant is the most sought after because there are companies developing all over the world.
One of the best small business consulting opportunities is being your own boss. You can set your own hours and pay, which makes you the boss. Of course you have to work certain hours, especially when helping a company with a project, but you basically are in control of that also. You just have to determine when the project needs to be done and how many hours it will take you to complete it. In reality, you have the most control over your work schedule when you become a consultant. You set the prices you are to be paid, and if you are an expert in a certain area, it is up to you to make sure your prices are set to what your time is worth. You are in complete control!
Business Consulting Certification – A Business Consulting Career
Business consulting, also called management consulting, is a career field that is becoming more popular with strategic planning consultants, finance consultants, business associates, supply chain management consultants, business analysts, financial analysts, process improvement consultants, and risk management consultants. Consultants work with company leaders in a variety of areas, including strategic planning, process efficiency, communications within the organization, and more. Though it is not a regulated industry in the United States, many client companies are beginning to hire for certified consultants over non-certified ones. Consulting certifications can be earned through a training course and qualifying exam.
Some traditional universities and college offer degree programs in management consulting but these are usually thousands of dollars and take years to complete. In contrast, business consulting certification training courses can cost under a thousand dollars and be completed in less than six months. The most flexible format for these courses is an online format. This flexibility allows students to keep their full-time jobs while pursuing the business consulting certificate. Lecture videos, study guides and memorization aids are all used to help students learn the fundamentals of business consulting. Theses guides and aids assist in preparing the students for the qualifying exam, increasing the success rate on first-time test takers.
Good business consulting certification courses also teach the best practices in the field of management consulting. Students learn how to structure consulting assignments most effectively. Client garnering and retention are addressed. Good courses also train their students in consulting delivery models and service line management. Marketing considerations, such as branding, are also considered. An overall view of business consulting as a business helps students confidently build their own consulting companies if that is their wish. However, some students are entry level workers for a consulting firm and simply want to advance in the company they already work for. Training courses are beneficial for both kinds of student.
Management consultants are in the business of increasing efficiency and productivity. However, making a business more efficient does not mean cutting out integrity. Business consulting certification training courses also teach the ethical and legal compliance issues in the consulting business. A less than reputable business name is a very difficult thing to overcome, so it behooves students to start out and stay strong in high business ethics. After passing the certification exam, business consultants can add the certification credential to their business cards, resumes, and websites. Some courses even offer resources and support after the completion of the course to help ensure continued success.
Business Consultant Certification – Finding a Business Consultant
When you are a business owner in fear of having to lay off valued employees or shut down your company, it is easy to grasp for any help that is easily accessible. Because consulting in business, or management consulting, is not regulated as an industry in the United States, consultants do not have to have education or certification. This means that anyone who wants to advise you on your business practices can call themselves business consultants and charge whatever fees they choose. Savvy business leaders are checking credentials when hiring a management consultant these days. A consultant certification is easy to check for and is a sign that a consultant is highly educated and trained in the business field.
Business consultant certification training instructs would-be consultants in the processes and best practices of management consulting. Models, processes, methods, and formulas that have tested and proven successful for a large number of people in the area of business consulting are a part of the curriculum. Another part of the curriculum is the structuring of consulting assignment. Learning to efficiently and effectively structure the consulting jobs is essential for running a profitable business. Students are also trained in consulting delivery models and how to over-deliver value to the client.
The training courses teach how to set branding for and manage service lines. Marketing and management are very important component of building a business. Consultants need to be conversant in these areas for their own business and those on which they are consulting. Consultant certification training courses for business will also keep students aware of ethics considerations and legal compliance requirements. In the process of a consultant helping you make your business more profitable, he or she should never suggest something unethical or illegal.
Management consultants who have been trained in business consultant certification courses have completed a challenging course and passed a comprehensive certification exam to earn their credentials. The courses are usually taught by highly experienced business consultants with a wide variety of consulting encounters. Trained business consultants can offer a wealth of value as a help to your business. Investing in the services of one can set a solid foundation for the future growth of your company. They can search out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats in your business and assist you in devising a plan of action to improve the effectiveness of your company. Choosing the business consultant well is the key to finding a valuable partner in your business success.
Small Business Consulting – Putting a Plan Into Action
Small Business Consulting – A Very Crucial Element in Business
Small business consulting companies offer a wide variety of services. These services can be utilized before a company begins to operate. In order for a business to be successful, there are many things that should be done from the start.
The small business consulting, research, planning and training can be done in any area of the business. A consultant is considered an expert in the area they specialize in. The services and advice they offer are based on experience and knowledge. It is important for a company to work with a consultant that knows what they are doing.
Customer service is probably one of the most important areas of a business. If a company doesn't have customers, then the business ceases to exist. One of the small business consulting services that can be offered focuses on the customer. A consultant can offer customer service training and customer loyalty training. Some people may think there isn't a difference between the two, but the truth is, there is a huge difference. Customer service helps get a business off the ground, and customer loyalty helps keep it that way. To put it bluntly, a customer will pay their payment, but a loyal customer will make their payment on time.
Another important small business consulting service is branding. A consultant can help with the branding of a company, which will create public awareness of the business and their product. When branding is done properly, it can provide consistency in advertising and marketing. Branding can also help a company's product standout against their competition.
Every business needs an excellent leader. Developing good leadership can be obtained with the use of small business consulting. The consultant can provide leadership training, management team development and employee training. All of these things go hand in hand when it comes to having great efficiency. When a company is run by a person with great leadership, this can allow the company to stay ahead of the competition.
Even after small business consulting services have been used and results are obtained, they can still be used as a method of prevention. For example, a company used small business consulting for employee training and leadership development. By continuing to use these services, the company can increase their chances of profitability and growth.
Procurement is another area that can be handled with small business consulting. A company needs to make sure that they are getting the product they asked for at the right price and in the time they need it. Procurement is practically handled on a daily basis. A consultant can help with things such as developing a procurement strategy, cost reduction, and value purchasing. By assessing procurement, a company be assured that they can provide their customers with the product they offer, at a fair price and have it there when they want it.
Small business consulting involves problem solving. Consultants are often referred to as problem solvers. When a company has a problem that arises, it needs to be handled as efficiently and as quickly as possible. Many problems may go unnoticed because the person in charge has a lack of time. A small problem can turn into a huge one very quickly. It is wise for a company to have someone on hand that can address problems as they occur to keep this from happening. If a company has someone to help with potential problems before they even open, this could help them in the future. A business needs to start out with as few problems as possible. A consultant can help with the problematic areas of the company, giving the manager or owner the time they need to focus on other areas of the business.
Small business consulting services can be used either short-term or long-term. It really depends on the nature of the business and how many issues exist. Either way, having a consultant as a right hand man can be very beneficial for any business. Many business fail because due to lack of knowledge and experience. These are two key components that a consultant has. Small business consulting can help a company rise to the top. It can ensure that the company has all of their ducks in a row, so to speak. If a person owns a company that is having issues or if a person is looking to open their business, it would be a wise investment to seek assistance from a small business consultant. By having a consultant on their side, it is sort of like having their own little insurance policy. A consultant can ensure the company that they will do everything to reach the goals the company has set. The company's mission then becomes that of the consultant.
Do Business Consultants Really Help?
A consultant is a professional who provides advice in many different fields of expertise. Business Consultants are professionals who give advice in regard to management and operations of a business. This area of expertise can be broad and confusing to a small business owner or manager, searching for help with day to day business issues. So the question is, can a generalist, or a basic business consultant, really help your business?
Generally, the answer is yes. A management consultant with a sound, structured approach towards business can help a small business owner or manager.
First, a business consultant can help an owner or manager assess the business, using objective tools to analyze the businesses potential. It is very important to have a clear understanding where the business is and where it may be going. Many times, owners and managers can lose the forest through the trees, and having a business consultant on their side to keep them on target can be reassuring and rewarding.
Second, consultants are a good alternative for some specialized tasks. There may be research, or reporting requirements, which could be more complex than hired staff may be able to accomplish. Having a trusted business consultant on your side to help with special needs, ads the proverbial "looking over my shoulder". This is a nice backup for owners and managers.
Third, a good consultant can help you identify plans to expand (market) or streamline (add operational efficiency) to your business. Consultants can be used to brainstorm about expansion, adding products to a business offering or merging and/or acquiring additional assets. Having a consultant on board gives the owner or manager a built in "devil's advocate". It is someone who understands the goals and the business limits in an objective forward thinking manner.
Fourth, a properly chosen consultant will provide clear and objective counsel to help the business owners and managers make effective and forward moving decisions. Using a consultant as a sounding board during decision vetting is one of the best ways for owners and managers to utilize a consultants time. Again, using your consultant during the planning phase will also give your consultant great insight, allowing them to remain involved when operational issues arise and or future changes are needed within the organization.
Finally, it is important that your business consultant can help you within all aspects of your business. It is essential to keep a business consultant, as you would a CPA for your taxes, a lawyer for your legal issues and a financial planner for your retirement. Why not keep a business consultant for your current business?
Business consultants, who have been engaged with their clients through a structured approach, are generally successful in helping their clients be more successful. They should always take an objective approach that is clear to the company's management and owners. A businessman who properly utilizes a business consultant will see higher rates of return on his investments and smoother operational efficiencies within his organization. You will also see that a businessman, who uses business consultants, will have more time to enjoy interests outside of his business, adding more to the value of the Business Consultant.
Can a Business Consultant Make a Difference in Your Company's Success
A business consultant has many roles and can help an old company re-new itself and find itself again; help founders start and develop a new venture or project; help to turn around a company fraught with problems; help a company identify new opportunities and markets; or help a company develop a business success plan.
A good business consultant has experience working in and with a broad range of businesses. An experienced business consultant has broad and narrow stroke experience and typically, twenty years or more of accumulated business experience. Having an MBA from a good business school isn't enough. The consultant must have solid real world experience with many types of companies to be an effective consultant.
So what does a business consultant do? First and foremost, a consultant gets to know and understand your business. As the business owner, you know more about your business than anyone else. For this reason, a good business consultant will take the time to learn from you, your department heads and key employees the ins and outs of your business.
The consultant then goes to work identifying problems and opportunities. Those may be certain problems and opportunities you point out to the consultant, but also a good consultant will have a process to identify problems and opportunities which a business owner has not identified. A consultant brings fresh eyes, fresh experience and an open mind to your business enterprise, providing a completely different perspective than that of someone who has been running the company for some time or someone looking to start a new venture.
A business consultant will then analyze this gathered information in order to provide solid solutions and plans for the future. Often business ownership is so focused on working "in" the business that short term and long term outlooks and strategies are overlooked and neglected. The consultant re-focuses a company's strategies in order to solve immediate problems, while taking advantage of future opportunities. Steps taken in a good consulting process include: learn about the business; identify problems; identify future opportunities; perform analysis; provide solutions through a concrete plan; listen to feedback and adjust the plan; and implement and track the plan.
The consultant considers all company input to develop a business plan that will be effective. The consultant listens to the opinions of the company's advisors (accountants, lawyers, bankers and other advisers). The consultant can use Delphi sessions and red teams which contain industry experts and competitive viewpoints. The consultant also listens carefully to the view points of the company's ownership, founders, board, top management and key employees. A final business plan is agreed upon and signed off on by the company with the consultant helping to implement, track and re-work the plan as necessary over time.
When an entrepreneur is thinking about starting up a new business, a business consultant can apply a start-up analysis to determine if it is a feasible opportunity, which includes: analyze and evaluate the opportunity; develop a business strategy and model; resource audit; acquiring and leveraging needed resources; venture deployment; and getting and distributing value.
When considering an existing business acquisition, a business consultant can employ an business analysis, such as: products and services analysis; management team appraisal; operational analysis; market position; competitive factors; SWOT analysis; analyze financials; valuations; and risk assessment.
A business consultant's derived value pays for itself. What you pay in fees for a good consultant will pale in comparison to the profitability the consultant's strategies will create. A business consultant is an investment in the future success of your company.
Business Consultant – A Wise Investment
Your Business Can Profit From a Business Consultant
If you are just starting a business, one of the wisest investments you can make is to hire a business consultant. They can help with anything from management to productivity. Everyone who opens a business wants it to be successful. Even the best businessman can have issues occur that is beyond their control. A business consultant helps keep everything running smoothly.
Perhaps your business has been open for years, but you just recently started having issues with your employees. Maybe they have trouble getting along, or there are continuous disagreements. A business consultant can come in and instruct them on communicating effectively. When a company has employees who communicate with each other, duties can be carried out without issues.
When employees cannot seem to get along, one of the main things that suffer is the productivity. If a company fails to produce, customers are lost and when customers are lost, money is lost. Customer service is another important key factor in a business being profitable. A business consultant can come in, assess the employees and make sure that they are giving the highest level of customer service.
Business consultants wear hats of many colors. They perform a variety of duties that are beneficial to the company. When a company first opens up, one of the main things they focus on is advertising. Oftentimes, the owner of the business does not have the time to do this effectively. A business consultant can be hired to handle all the aspects of advertising. They can do research on the area, the businesses in that area and look closely at the demographics.
The business consultant can be viewed as a company's right hand man. With so many things that are involved with running a business, one person cannot possibly handle everything. That is why it is wise to seek the help from a consultant, to ensure that no area of the company is being neglected. Typically, a company can set up a consultation with a business consulting firm and find out exactly which type of consultant they need. Once this is established, the consultant and owner discuss the time frame it would take to perform the tasks and how much it costs.
Some people may think that hiring a business consultant is expensive. The truth is, not hiring one could be more costly in the long run. Money can be lost quickly in a business, but with a business consultant on board, this can be prevented. For example, if the company gets their products from a vendor, the consultant can make sure that the vending company is charging a fair price. They can make sure that the company is getting exactly what they pay for.
When you decide that you want to use a business there are a few things you want to find out before you hire them. You want to make sure that they have the same goals and expectations set for the company as you do. You need to ask them questions and take note of their answers. If they do not seem to be motivated in helping you achieve the goals you have set, chances are they aren't going to go the extra mile. When you are asking questions, put them in real life situations. Pay attention to their answers and see how they would handle things. You need someone you can trust and depend on to help you get your company to the top.
Business consultants are meant to be problem solvers. The main goal when hiring a business consultant is to make sure that they can carry out this task. If your company is having problems, and you aren't quite sure to address them, you many need their help. A business owner views their company from a personal level, mainly because it is an investment, their baby so to speak. Sometimes they can envision how they want things to run, they just aren't sure how to get there. A consultant can take a step back, assess the company from all sides and find out where the troubled areas are. When you know exactly where the root of the problem is, it can be better addressed. If a person views an issue but has a difficult time figuring out how to approach it, sometimes it takes another person's view. This view can be that of a business consultant. The advantage to that is, when they find the problem, they will know how to address it, and it gets solved.
A business consultant can be very beneficial to any company. Even if the business owner thinks they have everything under control, chances are they do not. It is better to handle an issue when it first occurs rather than waiting it out. A business consultant can do just that!
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Five reasons to get your teeth whitened with Zoom at Smiles DentalGetting teeth whitened can transform confidence. No one wants to sport a smile that is discoloured, dull or lacklustre. This is especially true during the summer holidays when a vacation is imminent or when the return to university or the autumnal working life is on the horizon.
You want to feel confident about flashing your smile on your holiday. You want to return to teaching in September with a stunning, healthy-looking and whiter smile. You want to start the new university year with a brighter, more attractive smile.
Get your teeth whitened with ZoomZoom Whitening is the treatment for you. Having your teeth whitened with Zoom can result in teeth that are six shades whiter, in just an hour. It offers instant results in one session and we'll even provide you with top-ups, so you can make sure your smile stays white for as long as possible.
Need more persuasion? Check out our five reasons to get your teeth whitened at Smiles Dental.
You'd like a nice confidence boost
You're starting a new job, university or career
You've a big event coming up and want to look your best
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Find out more about Zoom whitening by calling your local Smiles Dental clinic.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with all the news at Smiles Dental. Entitled to free dental care? Perhaps you're a medical card holder who knows it's just about time they took care of their dental health?
We've great news for you. We accept medical card patients at Smiles Dental South Anne Street and welcome all holders into our friendly clinic.
Free Dental Care at South Anne StreetIf you're a medical card holder, then you could be entitled to free dental care. Cardholders are entitled to:
- One free dental exam per year
- Root Canal treatment (initial)
- Tooth extraction treatments
- Two fillings
Why choose Smiles Dental South Anne Street?We're the very first Smiles Dental to open in Ireland in 2005. From this, we've preened and perfected our knowledge and are lead by an experienced, skilled and patient-focused team. Providing quality dental care to our new and old patients is our number-one priority.
We also have:
- Late opening hours
- Student and corporate discounts of 10%
- A full range of dental treatments
- Transparent pricing
You can have confidence in us that you'll receive the quality dental care that you deserve.
In employment and paying PRSI?You too could be entitled to free dental care at South Anne Street. If you're paying PRSI on a regular basis, then you might just be due a free dental exam.
This is the ideal opportunity to start getting your dental health in check with a cost-free dental exam. Having a healthy, vibrant smile can increase your confidence in yourself, your career and your social life and have a direct impact on the course of your life as a result.
Just call the team on 01 672 8938 with your PPS number and they'll cross-check online what you're entitled to.
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Win a Zoom Whitening at your local Smiles Dental!This month we're giving Smiles Dental patients the chance to WIN a Zoom Whitening treatment at their local Smiles Dental practice. The prize includes a Dental Exam, Zoom treatment and take home top-ups all worth €475! It's our way of spreading the word on the amazing Zoom Whitening treatment!
How do I enter?To enter all you have to do is visit your local Smiles Dental and fill out your name and email address or phone number (terms and conditions apply). That's it! At the end of the raffle we'll randomly select one winner and they get the awesome prize worth €475! You don't have to be a current Smiles Dental patient to enter.
What is Zoom Whitening?Zoom Whitening is our brand new teeth whitening treatment at Smiles Dental. It can leave your smile six shades whiter in just an hour and offers instant results.
Made by Philips, it's 100% safe and clinically sound. We'll always assess patient suitability for the treatment before going forward.
On your first visit, you'll have a Dental Exam and custom trays will also be made for you, so you can top-up on whitening in the future. On your second visit, the Zoom treatment will take place. Your dentist will apply a whitening gel to your teeth and using the Zoom laser light will remove stains and discolorations. This will occur three-four times, for fifteen-minute cycles, as your teeth gradually become whiter.
We'll provide you with top-ups too, so you can keep your smile white at home.
So what are you waiting for? Visit your local Smiles Dental practice an enter our Zoom raffle today.
Keep up-to-date with Zoom Whitening news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Raffle Terms and conditions
- Zoom Whitening treatment is subject to patient suitability as determined by a Smiles Dental dentist
- By entering the raffle you grant Smiles Dental permission to send you marketing emails
- Only one entry/promotional undertaking per person is permitted
- This prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or prize
- The closing date of the raffle is determined by Smiles Dental
- We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time
- No cash alternative to the prize is available
What an exciting month we have had at Smiles Dental this July. First the launch of Zoom Whitening treatment, next up – the launch of Six Month Smiles at Smiles Dental Tallaght! We're giddy with excitement.
Six Month Smiles Treatment now at TallaghtSmiles Dental Tallaght are now offering Six Month Smiles treatment with Dentist Dr.Deirdre Coghlan.
Six Month Smiles is a teeth-straightening treatment that focuses on the front six to eight teeth, also know as the "social six". It involves the fitting of tooth-coloured brace to the teeth to close gaps and move teeth into alignment.
Virtually invisible and offering minimal discomfort, you could have the straight smile you've dreamed of in a matter of months.
Free Consultations for Six Month Smiles TreatmentWe want to make sure our patients are all clued up on Six Month Smiles treatment and what's involved before going ahead.
That's why we're offering totally FREE Six Month Smiles consultations to all patients with Dentist Dr. Deirdre Coghlan.
This free, no-commitment appointment will give you an insight into how the treatment works and what to expect. Your team and Dr. Coughlan can answer any questions you may have about the procedure in a relaxed, open environment.
Transform your smile and your confidenceA straighter smile can be the ultimate confidence boost. It can increase your self-esteem to such a point that you enjoy socialising more. It can increase your self-belief in the boardroom and make your voice louder. In short, it can change your life.
Book yourself in for a FREE Six Month Smiles treatment consultation at Smiles Dental Tallaght now.
Call the team on 01 427 2006 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more.
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Fantastic News!At Smiles Dental, we're super excited to announce the launch of Philip's Zoom Whitening! With Zoom Whitening your smile can be six shades whiter in just one hour!
How does Zoom work?Zoom Whitening involves two visits to your Smiles dentist. Your first visit will consist of a Dental Exam to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. We'll then fit you out for your custom-made trays (for your take home top-ups). At Smiles Dental our patient's safety and comfort is always our top priority. We will never give anyone a whitening treatment (or any treatment) unless it is 100% safe to do so. At your second visit, your Zoom treatment can begin.
Here's how Zoom Whitening works:
1.Your Smiles dentist will cover your gums, lips and the skin around your lips, leaving only your teeth exposed to the special Zoom laser light.
2.Your dentist will apply the Zoom whitening gel that is formulated to work with the Zoom laser light. The gel and the light work together to gently penetrate the top layers of your teeth to remove discolouration and stains.
3.The gel will be applied for three or four fifteen-minute cycles, after which the gel is removed and your teeth are cleaned each time.
4.Once the cycles have been completed, your teeth will be cleaned one last time and you will go home with a brighter, whiter smile. Now simply enjoy your new white smile.
Safe and speedyZoom Whitening is 100% medically and clinically sound. Effective and speedy, it can offer teeth that are six to eight shades whiter in just an hour. In the space of your lunch break, you will be on the way to a more confident smile. If you've got a big event like a wedding, holiday or interview on the horizon, Zoom is the perfect confidence booster.
How much does Zoom Whitening cost?For the price of just €475 you will get your Dental Exam, Zoom Whitening and take home top-ups. This is the fast and easy way to get your smile positively sparkling for summer. Contact your local Smiles Dental for more and to book your appointment.
Don't forget – follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all the news at Smiles Dental. We are delighted to announce that we're now offering teeth straightening treatments at Smiles Dental Swords!
From fixed braces to short-term treatments like Invisalign and Six Month Smiles, you could have a straighter smile in no time at all.
Straighter teeth can increase your confidenceOur orthodontic treatments at Swords will be carried out by dentist Dr Khalid Alfarsi, who has a wealth of experience in fitting braces and administering short-term straightening treatments.
Many adults have dreams of straighter teeth, but feel that they've somehow missed the boat in their younger years. They may associate braces and orthodontic treatments with teenagers and feel unsure as how to move forward.
They know that a straighter smile can lead to increased confidence in all areas of life, something acknowledged by recent research. It can give people the motivation to speak more clearly at work, to socialize more frequently and to generally stand taller. A seemingly small change can influence your very success in your day-to-day life.
Fixed BracesFixed braces are an option for more severe misalignment problems. These are the types of braces that you see people most commonly wearing. Treatment times are longer, but the results are more dramatic and they can correct all forms of misalignment.
You can opt for visible braces (metal or ceramic) or something more discreet, like lingual or Incognito braces. Dr. Alfarsi will advise you on the option that would suit best.
Invisalign and Six Month SmilesInvisalign and Six Month Smiles are short-term treatments that can give you straighter teeth in just six months.
Invisalign is a teeth-straightening treatment that fits straight into your lifestyle. It consists of custom made aligners, which are fitted over your teeth, similar to the way a retainer works. Over time, your teeth are moved gently into alignment. The great thing about Invisalign is that they are totally removable when it comes to eating, drinking and brushing your teeth.
Six Month Smiles is a treatment that involves the use of a clear brace, made of brackets and wires used to close gaps and straighten the front six-eight teeth. Like Six Month Smiles, the treatment offers minimal discomfort, is easy to fit and barely visible to the naked eye. Both can offer quick results in just six months.
We're currently offering FREE consultations for teeth straightening treatments at Smiles Dental Swords!
Call 01 525 0940 to book or email email@example.com.
Don't forget – follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all the news at Smiles Dental. At Smiles Dental, we aspire to eat healthily and make smart food choices wherever we go. Sometimes, like our patients, our schedules get super busy and life gets hectic. This means that we frequently have to eat on the go, or order in, which can sometimes lead to unhealthy, rash choices and food that contains buckets of sugar, salt and fat.
With Deliveroo, you can eat healthily anytime, anywhere. That's why we've teamed up with the friendly crew to offer one of our patients a whopping €100 voucher for their service.
Get cracking now!
What is and why Deliveroo?Deliveroo is a food delivery company serving Dublin, Galway and Cork. They carefully choose and curate the restaurants they work with. That's why you'll find something to suit just about everyone and a selection of healthy eating spots in each city.
They deliver food from local restaurants, with the average order only taking 32 minutes to arrive at your door. They've recently extended their options to include breakfast and brunch delivery (the first in Ireland to do so!) and are constantly adding new and delicious eateries to the listings. You can order online or through the Deliveroo app.
Healthy food choicesDeliveroo is available in Dublin, Cork and Galway and is soon to be expanding to Limerick as well as across Ireland. We've selected our three healthy café spotlights in each city, to give the lucky winner a little inspiration when they get their hands on their Deliveroo voucher:
- Chopped, Dublin: http://www.chopped.ie/
Now available at eight different locations in Dublin, this constantly expanding franchise combines taste, flavor and freshness to offer lunch options to a health-conscious audience. Their simple menu allows you to make your own salad or order one that is premade and they even list calorie counts on their website.
- Dela Restaurant, Galway: http://dela.ie/
Voted one of Ireland's "Top 100 restaurants" by Hotpress Magazine, this eatery offers one of the best brunches in Galway. The menu is full of healthy options like "Avocado & Eggs" or large salads like "Kale, Cranberries and Feta" and boosts a ton of vegetarian options too. The ideal option to enjoy a healthy brunch with friends at home.
- The Rocket Man, Cork: http://www.therocketman.ie/
They offer a pretty straightforward menu on Deliveroo and rotate their salads each day. Delivering straight from the farmer's market in Cork city, you can be sure that their produce is fresh, locally sourced as well as absolutely delicious.
See all the options available at Deliveroo right here.
WIN a €100 Deliveroo Voucher!Now for the exciting part! To win the €100 Deliveroo voucher, all you've got to do is get on over to the Smiles Dental Facebook page, make sure you "LIKE" us and comment below a Deliveroo post tagging the two buddies you'd like to share your healthy takeaway with. If you want to share a photo of you and your mates with us – even better. We can't wait to see whom you choose!
Good luck everybody!
Competition closes Friday 1st July at 12pm.
Terms and conditions apply
- This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
- Competition closes at noon on the 1st July
- Only one entry/promotional undertaking per person is permitted
- No cash alternative to the Deliveroo voucher is available
- Competition is only open to Republic of Ireland residents
- We reserve the right to amend the rules at any time
We have special package and group offers in store this summer for brides, grooms and bridesmaids to take advantage of!
Get the perfect white smile for your summer weddingYou and your partner want to look back on your wedding photos with pride. You want to take comfort in the fact that you look happy, radiant and are both confident about showing off your smiles.
We're offering brides and grooms our special "Bride & Groom Whitening" Package, which includes two At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits and two check-ups for just €400! That's a saving of €180!
Available at all 20 Smiles Dental Clinics nationwide, you could both have a white wedding smile, in no time at all. Say cheese!
Sparklier Smiles for the Bridal PartyYou and your bridesmaids want to have clean, dazzling smiles, but on a budget and against a time limit. You need something quick, effective and fun, and preferably that you can do together.
Book yourselves in for a group Exam, Scale & Polish and if you book three, the bride goes free! Arrive in style at your local Smiles Dental and treat the bride to a cost-free check-up and treatment, that will leave her feeling even more ready for the celebrations.
A scale and polish is quite simply a deep intensive cleaning of the teeth, that aims to leave them feeling fresh and extra-squeaky clean. It's a totally pain-free, speedy treatment that can leave your smiles looking and feeling brighter and healthier. An ideal treatment ahead of a summer wedding.
Times to suit youWe know you're super busy trying to get everything done and need to fit all your appointments around your hectic schedule. We have extended opening hours across the country, so we can fit you in at a time that suits you and your group, or you and your bride or groom-to be.
To book your appointment and take advantage of our exclusive offers, talk to the team at your nearest Smiles Dental.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news, offers and advice.
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• Offer only applies to private paying patients only
• Only one entry/promotional undertaking per person is permitted
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
• The closing date is determined by Smiles Dental
• We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time
• No cash alternative to a promotion is available
Dental Anxiety: What is it?Dental anxiety is defined as experiencing feelings of fear and nervousness towards going to the dentist. The level of anxiety varies per patient. For some, it might be no more than a feeling of apprehension and slight fear. In more extreme cases, the patient may completely avoid appointments to the dentist, even to the detriment of their own health. They might ignore obvious gum problems or severe toothaches, because they feel trapped by fear and anxiety.
How do we deal with a nervous patient?At Smiles Dental, we encounter nervous patients every single day. Differing in intensity, our friendly dentists and clinical teams are fully experienced at dealing with all variations of the nervous patient.
Our dentists adopt an "empathetic, patient-focused" approach. We begin by talking about how you feel about the dentist. We acknowledge any feelings of anxiety and create some context to them. We then decide on a practical solution together, to deal with the feelings of nervousness.
It's important that you can communicate clearly and openly with your dentist about how you feel. That way, you'll be able to reach an excellent solution together. Exceptional dental care involves ease of communication and trust between a patient and a dentist.
What are some some options for the nervous patient?There are many options for dealing with a nervous patient. Please note: Availability of methods varies per dentist, specialization and extremity of the nervous patient case.
Example treatments:
- Negotiation and communication with your dentist
- Seating adjustments
- Listening to music during a treatment
- Relaxation techniques
- CBT: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – This is a method of talking and discussing a problem and reframing it in a more positive light.
- Dental Hypnosis
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) – This is an approach to communication used to reprogramme a patient's attitude to the dentist.
- Motivational Interviewing
- Sedation – Sometimes referred to as "sleep dentistry" – this relaxes a patient in the dentist's chair.
Dentist Spotlight: Dr.Philip ChristieDr.Philip Christie from Smiles Dental Dundrum provided some of the above information from his experience of dealing with nervous patients. He has been practicing dental science for over 36 years. Dr. Christie has studied various models of psychotherapeutics and has completed a Master's Degree in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Having spent most of his working life dealing with anxious people in the dental chair, he is often called the "Therapist Dentist." Dr.Christie believes that a caring, open and communicative approach to a nervous patient will put them at ease and help them work through any anxiety.
Our experienced, friendly team are dedicated to helping you work through any anxiety you may have.
Call your local Smiles Dental to book a nervous patient consultation. We look forward to giving you the quality, caring dental care that you deserve.
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Smiles Dental Balbriggan taking Medical Card Patients!Great news for people living in Balbriggan! Smiles Dental Balbriggan is accepting Medical Card patients! So if you have a Medical Card you could be entitled to free dental care (Terms and conditions apply).
We are seriously passionate about patient care at Smiles Dental – so let us help you get the bright and healthy smile that you deserve.
What am I entitled to?• One Dental Exam per year
• Initial Root Canal Treatment
• Two fillings per year
• Tooth extractions
For a full list and explanation of what dental benefits you're entitled to check out the HSE website.
Why choose Smiles Dental Balbriggan?• Exceptional patient care
• Honest and affordable prices
• Longer opening hours
• Full range of dental treatments
• Private, PRSI and Medical Card patients welcome
Paying PRSI?If you're paying PRSI you could be entitled to a free Dental Exam. This is still relatively unknown in Ireland – over two million people here are paying PRSI, yet not many people know that this entitles them to a free Dental Exam!
To find out if you can get your free Dental Exam just call your nearest Smiles Dental practice number and have your PPS number handy – we can check for you and then book your appointment! Easy.
Book your appointmentPractice Manager Donna and her team are standing by to take your appointment. Get in touch on 01 905 3850 or email email@example.com.
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1. In a serving glass, pour the soy milk.
2. Add the instant pudding mix and stir well to incorporate.
3. Put the vanilla ice cream and continue to mix well till it becomes smooth and frosty.
4. Mix in the vanilla wafers to combine.
5. Serve the milkshake topped with vanilla wafers, banana slices cool whip or cherries as desired.
Serving size Per servingComplete recipe
Calories 701 Calories from Fat 258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27 g41.8%
Saturated Fat 16.7 g83.5%
Trans Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 52.8 mg17.6%
Sodium 415.4 mg17.3%
Total Carbohydrates 105 g35.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.5%
Sugars 50.3 g
Protein 9 g17.3%
Vitamin A 10.4%
Vitamin C 3.8%
Calcium 25.3%
Iron 2.8%
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Prep 10 mins
Cook 0 mins
This recipe. from the Evans Farm Inn in McLean, Virginia, is very versatile. You can use it, hot, for hors d'oeuvres (spread on rye rounds and toast in oven), filling for pastry shells, or serve over steamed rice. Cold, use it as a sandwich filling, cracker spread, or as a filling for tomato shells. "Crab Anything" freezes well.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese, softened with a bit of milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 3 -4 ounces crabmeat (can use more)
- diced almonds
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