Monthly Archives: July 2011

Here is the text of Marty Keller’s goodbye note and it provides some information about they way forward for the California Small Business Advocate’s Office. We’ll miss you, Marty. – Ed.

Friends,

A couple of items to share before I transition to my new adventure:

The Asian Business Association of Orange County wants you to know of a couple events coming up in August and September:

The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County is hosting its Annual Green & Health Expo on August 25 at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove. Details can be found here.
The ABAOC is putting on its annual Procurement Opportunities and Export Initiatives event on September 22 at the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim. Details are available here.

The indefatigable Frank Ferral is spearheading, along with the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, a Recycling BIN Summit on August 9 at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel in Stockton. More information can be found here.

As for matters of concern with state government, until the Governor appoints a new Small Business Advocate, please contact GOED regarding any matters of concern. The general number is (877) 345-4633. Joel Ayala is the Director (joel.ayala@gov.ca.gov), and Dave Freitas is the Chief Deputy Director (dave.freitas@gov.ca.gov).

Daisy Luna is staying on as our intern. She manages the event calendar, so please forward her information that you want posted to the GOED business calendar: daisy.luna@gov.ca.gov.

For matters dealing with procurement, please contact Eric Mandell at the Department of General Services at 916-375-4608: eric.mandell@dgs.ca.gov.

As for me, I will kicking back for exactly two days, and then I will be in touch with you all on Monday about the new direction. Nikki, be patient!

Thanks again for the friendships and collaborations over the years, and remember: the best is yet to be!

Cheers,

Marty Keller

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3 Ways To Wow Your Audience With A Killer Live Presentation | Fast Company

Posted on July 31, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

Four years later, with more than 120 keynote speeches under my belt to audiences ranging from 30 to 3,000 people, I truly love delivering a presentation. Here are three things that helped me find my strength on stage.

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Einstein on Wall Street, Time-Money Continuum | Bloomberg

Posted on July 30, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

Some economists and philosophers have even argued that in cases of environmental preservation 0 percent is the only ethically defensible number. That is, no discounting at all. But this debate over percentages may actually be a distraction from a more serious problem with the formulas used in discounting.

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Mobile devices overtake computers on Wi-Fi networks | Tech News and Analysis

Posted on July 26, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

“Smartphones and tablets are so much more mobile than laptops; the idea of someone pulling out a laptop in a store to check email, Facebook or prices — it’s very impractical,” said Sekar. “What we’re seeing with these mobile devices is it’s practical and enjoyable to do that.”

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Your Business Card Is A Billboard For Your Brand–What Does Yours Say? | Fast Company

Posted on July 26, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

We live in a super-cluttered world where no one has time for anything. We’re bombarded with text messages, TV commercials, billboards, and online ads, and so companies need to know what they stand for. It’s a fact that you cannot remember more than three television commercials in a row, let alone recall the design of your average business card unless they manage to rise above the cacophony and stand out in a way that’s completely relevant.

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How the Deficit Got This Big | NYTimes.com

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Despite what antigovernment conservatives say, non-defense discretionary spending on areas like foreign aid, education and food safety was not a driving factor in creating the deficits. In fact, such spending, accounting for only 15 percent of the budget, has been basically flat as a share of the economy for decades. Cutting it simply will not fill the deficit hole.

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New Thiel’s Deals

Posted on July 25, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

Our buddy Paul Thiel publishes a deal sheet for ‘the best of what’s around’ in Southern California. We’re happy to offer it to our readers. Check it out.

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5 Types of Content That Every Business Must Employ | Duct Tape Marketing

Posted on July 24, 2011 by CBPS | Leave a comment

The word content is confusing enough as it’s bantered around these days, but it’s also difficult for many small business owners to come up with a big picture view of the role content plays in the acquisition of clients.