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Business Development :: Knowledge :: Marketing :: Productivity
Technology Outsourcing :: Virtual Meetings :: Web Based Presentation

At 401(k) Rekon™, developing and maintaining successful business relationships with our clients and providers is at the core of what we do. Through the years, we have built our network of resources, and are pleased to offer an assembled list of valuable services and products that you can leverage to meet your company’s needs. From business consultants and subject matter experts to gift baskets and technical outsourcing, our provider list includes an array of practical resources that will help your business run more efficiently and effectively while projecting that professional edge for which you are known. Explore the provider list below to find those best suited to your business:

Business Development

Renaissance Consultants
http://www.renaissanceconsultants.com

As certified E-Myth (entrepreneurial myth) Small Business Consultants, Renaissance coaches small business owners on maximizing profitability.
Touchstone Business Systems
http://www.touchstonebusinesssystems.com

This web-based resource allows easy organization of your business using tools such as an employee procedures manual or organization charts. One application defines work activities and allocates them among roles within your organization. This company focuses on automated scalability, which allows you to grow your business efficiently. Call for demo.
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Knowledge

Plan Adviser
http://www.planadviser.com

To stay state-of-the-art within your industry, use Plan Adviser, a financial industry magazine with a large online presence. In addition to access to their community of interest, Plan Adviser provides a free daily newsletter.
401(k) Help Center
http://www.401khelpcenter.com

The Help Center audience includes financial advisors, plan sponsors, plan participants, and small business owners. The site provides a forum to share information. Sign up for the free weekly newsletter.
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Marketing

The Birthday Company
http://birthdayco.com

Catering to financial advisors, this marketing organization offers automated campaigns for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions. These touchpoints enhance client relationships. Client setup is accomplished easily by email or fax. Once data is verified, campaign implementation takes only minutes. The Birthday Company has a large selection of gifts and cards that are rotated yearly with individual clients.
Carolina Coffee Company
http://www.carolinacoffeecompany.com

Gifts from this company will become a favorite of your clients. Not only do they offer gourmet coffee, but they also have a large selection of teas, gourmet foods and gift baskets from which to choose. Customized orders are easily completed by phone or on their website.
Old Time Candy
http://www.oldtimecandy.com

Gifts from Old Time Candy take you back to your childhood! They have candy and other sweets from the decade of your choice: the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s. Old Time Candy not only provides a memorable treat, but also can provide custom box tops with your logo and contact information. Select Corporate Gifts from the top menu to send a one-time gift or to set up an on-going program.
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Productivity

Live Scribe
http://www.livescribe.com

Service provided by Live Scribe is interesting and unique. The Pulse Smart Pen and dot paper work together to transcribe notes. The pen has a microphone to record notes or meetings. The pen and dot paper track your position on the paper to take down every note and doodle. Upload both the audio and video to your computer to help you complete your notes.
RoboForm
http://www.roboform.com

If you use secure passwords, remembering all of them may be difficult. The RoboForm web site offers password storage security, eliminating memory gaps or the need for written reminders, which might be lost, stolen, or discarded Go to roboform.com to bookmark the sites you have in mind. Then, revisit RoboForm each time you want to log on to a website that is important to your business to ensure your password will be stored there.
Mobile Assistant
http://www.MobileAssistant.us

Mobile Assistant helps professionals operate more efficiently. Mobile Assistant is easy, fast, accurate and secure. Professionals can transcribe notes from client interactions, draft letters, and even send emails. How it works: After a meeting, call Mobile Assistant, dictate your notes and follow up tasks. A professional will transcribe your dictation and email it to you that same day. Integrated with many CRM solutions.
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Technology Outsourcing

Logo Tournament
http://www.logotournament.com

Are you interested in a custom-designed logo? Here’s a novel process to follow. At the LogoTournament site, complete a questionnaire about your company; then post a cash prize ($250 minimum). More than 7,000 designers will have the opportunity to compete for the prize by designing the winning logo that you select. By the way, you will own the copyright to that design. And here’s a tip: look through the contests pages and the designer portfolios. Send private messages inviting designers that look interesting to participate. Five to ten e-mails increases the submission rate by 200% or more.
oDesk
http://www.odesk.com
Elance
http://www.elance.com

Find freelance providers who will bid and compete for your business through oDesk and Elance. You can hire virtual assistants, writers, programmers, web designers, and other to fulfill any business service you need. Create an account and post your job details, being careful to place your job in the appropriate category. A good cover letter should not be the only determinant of applicant quality. Personal contact via Skype or a chat-client like Yahoo Messenger or AIM will allow you to get a feel for an applicant’s abilities. Be sure to request writing samples.
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Virtual Meetings

GoToMeeting
http://www.gotomeeting.com

With GoToMeeting you can give presentations and demonstrations, and provide training to users in multiple locations. Share your computer screen or give control to another meeting attendee, who can also share his or her screen with others. GoToMeeting costs $50 a month. Sign up for a free demonstration.
InnerPass
http://www.innerpass.com

Although InnerPass is a less expensive alternative to present web-based presentations, you cannot give control of your screen to another meeting attendee. But InnerPass is integrated with Skype allowing free access. There are several plans to choose from, and a free trial is available.
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Web Based Presentation

Brainshark
http://www.brainshark.com

Brainshark helps you create web-based presentations that include voiceovers. Use Brainshark’s hosted infrastructure and security to create and host a presentation. No more static PowerPoint! For samples of what you can design, visit Brainshark.com.
Camtasia
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp

You may create presentations on your computer using Camtasia software. Through the use of animation and voiceovers, guide users through presentations or through step-by-step tutorials. Once completed, the presentation can be saved on your computer, emailed, or uploaded to a website.
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