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Intelligent Mail Barcodes

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:33am

Intelligent Mail Barcodes can make your mailing operation much more productive. You can prepare USPS compliant mailings faster and more easily and achieve increased mail deliverability at the lowest postage rates by using Intelligent Mail Barcodes from the United States Postal Service.

Facebook IPO - Zuckerberg Is Still King

Tue, 02/14/2012 - 10:25am

Facebook’s IPO is generating a lot of interest. According to Ronald Barusch of Dealpolitik, Zuckerberg seems to have a strong hold on the control of Facebook via two corporate techniques: dual classes of stock and voting agreements.

Succession Planning – Leadership Now and In the Future

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 9:03am

Recent events, including incidents of CEO illness, high turnover rate of CEOs, and increased shareholder pressure for new CEOs at some companies, have highlighted the need for boards to put current and operational succession plans in place.

Shareholder Activism

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:46am

Shareholder activism has intensified in recent years. According to Michael Reilly, a 24-year veteran of Reuters Group and internet communication specialist, “activists come in many shapes and forms. In addition to high-profile funds, there are shareowner groups such as unions, pension fund managers and a variety of money and asset managers.”

SEC Financial Literacy Study

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:47am

On Jan. 18, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission published a request for public comment on financial literacy and investor disclosure issues that it is studying as part of a review mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The Dodd-Frank Act directs the SEC to conduct a study of retail investors’ financial literacy and to submit its findings to Congress by July 21, 2012. The SEC is using qualitative and quantitative research, including investor testing, to help inform the study.

SEC's Whistleblower Program

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 9:26am

With its whistleblower program officially becoming effective, the Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a new web page for people to report violations of the federal securities laws and apply for a financial award.

How to Use Social Media to Build Relationships

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:23am

Networking – Your network is your lifeline. Use your social media platforms to connect, promote, thank, and be kind to the people important to your business. Be friendly, be genuine, and give first.

Integrating Social Media into your Business Marketing Plan

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 12:54pm

There are five generations working in the business world right now and social media is king for many of them. To reach these users, first define your goals and target market(s), then ask yourself if you can reach them with one or more of these platforms and if are you are willing to put in the time to learn how to do it. Whatever your goals, including social media will help you move your business forward.

Social Media Is Changing Your Business – With or Without You

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 9:22am

If you have customers, social media matters. 62% of people using social media are between the ages of 25 to 54, the largest age group is 35 to 44, and the fastest growing group is over 55. What are the age demographics of your customers?

Are Virtual Annual Meetings In Your Future?

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 12:27pm

A growing number of U.S. companies are holding their annual shareholder meetings exclusively online. Thirty-four companies this year (using Broadridge’s technology) incorporated a virtual component to their annual meeting process. Nine of those companies opted to have a virtual only annual meeting. Although they are uncommon, online-only annual meetings are not new. It was nine years ago that Inforte became the first U.S. company to conduct its annual meeting solely online.

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