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Vince Clark

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Consultant/SI, Eyeon Ent.

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Former president of Apple Communications Group, VP-Operations Inmate Communications Corp, Current president of Eyeon Entertainment Corp. Former Police Lt., Telecom engineer. Retired in 2005 and currently develop media projects. Member of AFTRA. More information can be found at www.imdb.com

April 24, 2012

Vince Clark and 7 other people answered this question

What are some key strategies that you use to build customer loyalty?

I've read the other responses and they all ring true to some extent. However, in my experience, there is a more important item. Support. Support for operations, software, training and product. Support for current products and more important support for legacy products. At some point, ... more

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Customer Loyalty

Nov. 7, 2010

Vince Clark and 46 other people answered this question

Small Business Social Media: Does it even work?

Dear Craig,
I would compare social media v/s traditional advertising as similar to radio v/s print advertising. In 1920 when consumer radio began it was considered a novelty and advertising on radio was only done to reinforce print advertising and not expected to become a stand ... more

Small Business Consulting

April 10, 2010

Vince Clark and 6 other people answered this question

What do you say in a Video Resume?

Script it to fit the job you are seeking. Rehearse it until it is natural. If you don't have access to a good videographer, shoot it from different angles. You want to look like the guy on the evening news and, by the way, the ... more

Human Resources

April 10, 2010

Vince Clark and 4 other people answered this question

What should I consider when purchasing the best paper shredder possible?

I would add that when using strip shredders you risk the possibility of someone reassembling your docs. Don't laugh. That's how some identity thieves get their info. It is time consuming but when you have some beer, cigarettes and METH, time is irrelevant. Also, though ... more

Human Resources

Office Supplies and Equipment

April 8, 2010

Vince Clark and 6 other people answered this question

Why don't more companies utilize pre-employment skills assessments?

The last time I hired a programmer I simply gave them an assignment to write their concept of a portion of a process we were already using. I asked the applicant to return the following day with whatever he came up with. Two of the ... more

Human Resources

April 7, 2010

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I would like general advise on running a home business?

Look at your project more as a Very Close to Home Business. Pick a room in your home where you can conduct your business without any interruption. Treat that the same way you would treat a distant location. When you enter be ready to work. ... more

Human Resources

April 7, 2010

Vince Clark and 5 other people answered this question

How much to pay for sales commission?

Dennis is also right. But based on your original request you already have a product. You know what it costs to manufacture, package and ship. I assume you have decided on a MSRP and a wholesale price. Based on the difference between cost and sale ... more

Human Resources

April 6, 2010

Vince Clark and 24 other people answered this question

What are the worst mistakes hiring managers make?

I would add a saying from my childhood. Haste makes waste. When you need to hire someone right now, you are most subject to that saying. A local company opened a new location here and hired almost 5000 people last fall. To date they have ... more

Human Resources

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