News

Cell Phones – Personal, Business Or Both?

Posted by on Feb 24, 2012 in News | 1 comment

Cell Phones – Personal, Business Or Both?

Most of us use our cell phones as a personal device in addition to business use. I am no different. I recently changed my ringback song after receiving two complaints (from vendors) even though I had recieved lots of compliments on the very same song. I had decided to pick a ringback song that would have mass appeal – so I thought.  My next choice was even worse, I got more complaints then ever, even my mother complained! That’s when I realized that you sometimes should be content with pleasing the morjority.  Sometimes worrying about the one or two percent can actually lead to...

Read More

Professional Image

Posted by on Feb 13, 2012 in News | 2 comments

Professional Image

What is it?  Is it how you talk to a client, what you wear while doing business or the space in which you choose to do business in? I would have to say all three. Professional image plays a big role in whether a prospect is going to purchase from you and whether they continue to be a customer once they have made the leap of faith. •Are you using the language your customers can connect with? •Are the clothes you choose to wear appropriate for your meetings? •Does the space in which you are meeting your customers express your seriousness in delivering a professional experience? These...

Read More

Have you heard of…

Posted by on Feb 10, 2012 in News | 1 comment

Have you heard of…

SendOut Cards?  If you haven’t, Debbie Snider, The U Center’s first official member, can tell you all about it! We are thrilled to have Debbie as a member and we are also excited to have signed up for the SendOut Cards service! SendOut Cards is an affordable way to stay connected with your customers, prospects too, in a way that customers will enjoy! With all the emails we get, there is still that appreciation for cards that come in the mail and they are usually the first things we open.  SendOut Cards allows you to do everything from your PC where ever you are and put a...

Read More

Business Spotlight

Posted by on Oct 2, 2011 in News | 64 comments

Business Spotlight

When the concept of The U Center began, I knew exactly who I wanted to use to be my Marketing/PR person!  Jami Wiggins of Pillar Concepts Marketing Services — a company she started — was with no doubt the person I wanted on my team. And, she is no stranger to public relations.  With an impressive resume, Jami comes with lots of strong atrtibutes with her desire to do what’s best for her client being at the top of the list. I had the privledge to work with Jami on Safety Solution’s marketing and PR activities and together we had many successes.  Her ability to take...

Read More

Sneak Preview A Success

Posted by on Oct 1, 2011 in News | Comments Off

Sneak Preview A Success

 September 20th was The U Center’s Sneak Preview and for the first time curious business professionals got to tour the center.    “What a great day,” owner Nicole Filion-Ashline commented.  “We were able to show people the progress that has been made in reaching our goals and visions for the center.”    The U Center is on schedule to open in October and will soon announce the date for the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, scheduled for later in the month.  Event planning for the next few months is well under way and the center is planning on gaining enough...

Read More