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Purchasing a home can be a stressful experience – especially for first time home buyers. There are so many different decisions to make. Timing is important, and so is choosing the right mortgage rate. Homeowners also have to be concerned about choosing a good location and finding a home big enough to fit their plans for the near future.

Nathan R Mitchell recently conducted a private workshop titled “Maximizing Business Results in any Economy.” The workshop was held for the Tulsa CPA Firm, Minert & Associates, their clients and guests.

According to the US Bureau of Labor & Statistics, the single fastest growing occupation today is that of “independent consultant.” From accounting, PR, IT or programming – to – HR, sales, leadership and management, millions of former knowledge workers have lost their jobs. They’ve also decided to never again depend on someone else for their livelihood. Instead, they are starting their own consulting businesses and selling their own intellectual capital and knowhow…direct.

With home owners finding it taking up to two years to sell using an estate agent, and suffering three price drops and 40% difference between the initial asking price and eventual selling price, it is no wonder that home owners are shopping around.

Understanding the opposite sex has always been a topic for extensive debate. While each one has a different perspective about various aspects in life, it is obvious that there needs to be a bridge of consensus in order to maintain a peaceful life.

Aspen Investment Forum is scheduled for January 6th-7th, 2014 to be held in Aspen, CO. It will bring together representatives of global investment and entrepreneurial community. The guests will learn from the experts about the latest developments in the industry and their options for raising funds or investing in early stage companies.

LifeDream provides a MLM home business opportunity in which people can work from home and make extra money. It's a great choice for anyone looking for easy work from home jobs to make money. The team at LifeDream often comes up with the best self-employment jobs available. Registering with the on demand webinar of the company, anyone can learn how to fulfil the needs and requirements of their family to earn extra income.

Information Technology (IT) departments face a rapidly shifting landscape that is increasingly virtual, mobile, and global. While the environment becomes more open, it must also be more secure than ever and always ready to evaluate, deploy, and manage the next challenge.

Energy companies operate in a highly complex and constantly evolving landscape shaped by global economics, regulatory mandates, skill shortages, and dynamic supply and demand. Pinnacle Strategies has a demonstrated record of success helping companies in the energy industry achieve rapid, breakthrough results by strategically applying proven operations and project management expertise and methodologies.

A leading North American automaker had planned for a new manufacturing line in Tennessee, responsible for producing a core component. To prepare for production, engineers based their manufacturing simulations on two key assumptions: that the machines would behave like similar machines operating in the company’s Ohio plant, and that sales projections, based on historical experience, should be adjusted down to 8,000 vehicles a day. But as the facility launch date approached, the sales department announced that it had previously underestimated its figures and that the true rate of sales would be closer to 12,000 a day. Without rapid changes in line design, the new module would not be able to meet demand, even with the addition of weekend overtime shifts.

Industrial equipment companies operate in an environment of challenging market realities shaped by pressure from low-cost manufacturers, supply base instability, complex supply chains, and volatile commodity prices. To remain successful under such conditions frequently requires breakthrough transformation. Pinnacle Strategies helps by providing a focused, actionable, measurement-driven roadmap to rapid results.

A business can be likened to a person. It has different departments that work for it, just as the body has various systems that allow it to function.

According to a new market research report, "Landing Gears Market (Commercial Aircraft), (Narrow Body, Wide Body, Very Large Aircraft) (2013 - 2018)", authored by MarketsandMarkets, the total Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Systems market is expected to reach $4,095.8 Million by 2018 with a CAGR of 4.8%.

The report “Global Soil Treatment Market by Types (Organic Amendments, Pest & Weed Control, pH Adjusters) and Geography: Trends & Forecasts to 2017” defines and segments the global soil treatment market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue. It also identifies the driving and restraining factors for the global market with analysis of trends, opportunities, burning issues, winning imperatives, and challenges. The market is segmented and revenue is forecasted on the basis of major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW). The key countries are covered and forecasted for each region. Further, market is segmented and revenue is forecasted on the basis of types and geography.

To grow revenue and profit in complex and competitive global markets, distributors must be able to rapidly adjust resources to match market opportunities. Pinnacle Strategies has demonstrated global supply chain success optimizing distribution operations and warehouse capacity to drive productivity and cost savings. We help by redirecting, re-engineering, and improving distribution efficiency in manufacturing and engineering environments. According to Mark Woeppel, President and CEO of Pinnacle Strategies, “One of our consumer products manufacturing and distribution plants realized past due deliveries dropped to zero in 90 days and stayed there. On time performance improved to 99% within the same period. Plant sales increased 44% in 8 months, and inventory reduced $30 million in 6 months.” “Another construction materials manufacturing and distribution company realized within 90 days, on time performance improved to 99% and past due orders dropped to zero and stayed there. Plant sales increased 44% in 8 months and inventory reduced $30 million in 6 months,” reported Woeppel. Pinnacle Strategies (www.pinnacle-strategies.com) is an international management consulting firm focused on operations management excellence. We work with organizations to increase shareholder value by developing high-performance business processes that significantly enhance productivity, reduce costs and time to market, improving profitability and accelerating sustainable growth. Pinnacle Strategies offers results-driven consulting solutions in the areas of performance management, project management, operations management, and supply chain. Pinnacle Strategies is the developer of ViewPoint a service that dramatically simplifies managing projects, enabling project teams to rapidly improve project performance. The RABIT methodology is a proprietary approach that is concentrated on implementing quick response solutions with rapid results. The RABIT methodology culminates years of practical experience and expertise in continuous improvement; it consistently delivers dramatic increases in process output to deliver solutions to industrial and manufacturing firms worldwide. Pinnacle Strategies offers results-driven consulting solutions in the areas of performance management, project management, operations management, and supply chain.

According to a new market report "Service Delivery Platforms (SDP) Market: Global Worldwide Trends, Adoption and Market Forecasts (2013 - 2018)", published by MarketsandMarkets, the SDP Market is expected to reach $6.94 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 9.15% from 2013 to 2018.

Beginning in 2013 professional drivers will be expected to comply with new European Union legislation which is designed to set a high and consistent standard for driver training and road safety across Europe. The new legislation is by law compulsory for all current professional drivers operating within the United Kingdom. This legislation has already been in force for some time for new drivers but ‘Grandfather Rights’ have been exercised on behalf of current drivers, meaning that the legislation does not come into effect for current drivers until at least 2013.

Business communication skills training experts The Vengel Consulting Group are now offering an online-based version of founder Alan Vengel’s legendary in-person seminars.

Modern construction projects incorporate a wide variety of new materials, manufactured building components, and highly complex systems. Building materials companies can make significant performance improvements by implementing the right innovative strategies across the supply chain. Pinnacle Strategies can help by identifying the right steps required achieve breakthrough performance improvement, and building a roadmap to rapid results.

The hyper-competitive automotive industry is called to deliver breakthrough engineering, design, and technology advances each year. Pinnacle Strategies uses proven methods and solutions to help teams gain absolute clarity about what needs to be done in order deliver on time and on budget, every time.

Dorette Oppong-Takyi with Keller Williams Realty recently attended and completed a training course in Luxury Home Marketing offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and builds expertise in the Phoenix Luxury Home Market

The industry demands speed, flexibility, and precision to meet significant shifts in demand and funding for aircraft, equipment, and services. Pinnacle Strategies has demonstrated success helping aerospace and defense companies improve performance and results through proven methods and solutions.

According to a new market research report, "Micro Servers Market (2013 - 2018), By Processor Type (Intel, Arm, Amd), Component (Hardware, Software, Operating System), Application (Media Storage, Data Centers, Analytics, Cloud Computing) & Geography (North America, Europe, Apac, Row) " , published by MarketsandMarkets (marketsandmarkets.com), the total market for next generation memory is expected to reach $26.55 billion by 2018 at an estimated CAGR of 62.3% from 2013 to 2018.

Gemstones are a valuable investment. Whether placing gemstones in jewelry or simply keeping them in their natural state, the right gemstone will hold its value and sometimes appreciate in value. But with so many different types of gemstones out there, it can be difficult to know how to take care of a particular gemstone, or how to get the best possible deal on a particular mineral when buying online.

Ann Nortmann, a realtor specializing in Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate, has launched a new website at realdealmiami.com. The professionally-designed website allows users to search through a wide and expanded selection of homes, condos, and commercial properties across Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, and other communities.