John Carroll did it with style!

19 02 2010

It was our second largest turnout at a FINE meeting, on Feb. 18th 47 attendees listened to John Carroll (www.JohnCarrollInternational.com) talk about style. We went through an exercise to identify our own style. It was fun, interactive and insightful. We ranked our characteristics and then scored the results using the DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance) method. We then learned more about our style and how to interact with others who have different styles.

Here are a few of the comments taken off of the MeetUp site –

“Well organized and attended. Good information presented by speaker.” 

“The meeting was very interesting. The group was well diversified and the people were very nice. Good presenter.”

“John Carroll was an EXCELLENT speaker. Great topic. Well presented. Thanks.” 

A big thanks to our coffee sponsors for the meeting, Arty and Rosann Levy of the Roart Group.  Here’s a brief overview of what they offer and how to get in touch with them.    

The Roart Group LLC, “Your Link To Financial Success”, an accounting, tax and business consulting firm for small and family businesses is now able to provide financing for restaurants and other retail businesses. We offer funding when traditional lending institutions will not. There is no fixed time or schedule of repayment and no fixed interest. No personal guarantees are required and funding is available much more quickly with a fraction of the paperwork. We believe small businesses need money to survive and grow. If you are a restaurant or retail business owner email arthur@theroartgroup.com for further information. 

Check our website www.theroartgroup.com for more information and learn how you can grow a more profitable business.





Job Openings – A new blog category

4 02 2010

We’ve been contacted a couple of times in the past few weeks about job openings. So we decided to post them here on the blog for those who may be in transition and looking, might know someone who would be interested or be interested yourself. 

Territory Sales Manager, AdmorEyes LLC:

“Over the next couple of months, we will be hiring  Territory Sales Managers throughout CT.  Prior sales experience is desired.  We are currently interviewing to fill these positions, send resumes to  victoriaahughes@aol.com

AdmorEyes LLC, Connecticut’s Small Business Directory provides advertising, marketing and networking tools which help small businesses get exposure, recognition, and connections throughout Connecticut via a printed directory, events, and introductions. Victoria Hughes, AdmorEyes, LLC

US Census:

The U.S. Census is actively recruiting temporary part time staff in our area of Fairfield County.  The work may last a few months and the pay for enumerators is around $22 an hour.  Anyone eighteen years of age and older, having a social security number and able to provide positive identification is invited to sit for a test.  Those passing the test may be called on for temporary employment depending on the needs of the Census Bureau in the community the applicant lives in. 

The telephone number to call in order to find the next test site is:  1-866-861-2010. I thank you in advance for any consideration you might be able to offer. More info at the US Census Job Site.

With kind regards, John Prenderville





“A Matter of Style” – February 18th Meeting Topic

2 02 2010

John Carroll, business consultant, professional speaker and former human resources executive will draw upon his diverse experience to help you identify your own ”imprinted” style and share ways to effectively use that knowledge when communicating for maximum effectiveness with others. 

Individuals, at birth, are “wired at the factory” to be different.  Behavioral and communication styles further develop as a result of upbringing, parents, education, etc.  By adulthood all of us have an established style with our communications and behavior with other adults.  When you understand your own unique style and that of others then you can adapt yours to fit the situation …. whether it be working with someone in your office or business, cold calling, closing a sale, or making a product or service presentation.

Don’t miss this entertaining, useful and memorable presentation.  You can learn more about John at www.JohnCarrollInternational.com.