Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is $10 adults, $5 youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Stalwart Communications Blog http://stalwartcom.com/blog Pay on Performance Marketing & PR Agency Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gap Intelligence’s Chris Barnes featured in May’s ENX Magazine http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:28 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1950 client thanks to our own Elizabeth Ireland! Take a look.   The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming!
March marked the official launch of Seine Technology’s Pantum brand of laser printers worldwide. Though almost a year and half after their initial launch in China, this was for all intents and purposes Pantum’s coming out party that included a big stand at CeBIT, press releases, presentations, interviews, and although speculative, a few steins of Germany’s best brews (ah, CeBIT!). Headlining the party were a couple of tidbits that particularly caught my attention. First, the company says it shipped 100,000 units in China during its first year (2011), placing it at about 5 percent of the mono laser printer market in China. That’s not bad for a brand new printer line, much less a brand new company. Secondly, Seine’s Pantum brand officially launched in Europe, its fourth geographic region after China, Australia and Israel. Next on its checklist: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and of course, the U.S. I think it’s safe to say that given the level of Chinese nationalism at play, Pantum expected to do well in its homeland. Garnering nearly a 5 percent share of the world’s second largest laser printer market in the first year is certainly admirable, but it’s not a landslide. It’s similar to Mitt Romney barely winning Michigan, except Mitt’s been around the block a couple times, and let’s face it, capturing just 5 percent of China’s mono laser printer market isn’t exactly winning. I could count on both hands and both feet the number of laser printer vendors vying to grab significant market share from HP, only to land in the single digit share range and winning away customers not from HP but mostly other “alternative” brands.
Read the rest of the article here.
 ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/gap-intelligences-chris-barnes-featured-in-mays-enx-magazine/feed/ 0 LA Times does nice feature of USS IOWA ahead of its arrival http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:56 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1946 non-profit organization. Well timed, too, given its impending arrival to the City of Angels! Iowa comes to Los Angeles To tow the 45,000-ton battleship Iowa from where it has been undergoing refurbishment in Richmond, Calif., to San Pedro, movers will use a 7,200-horsepower tug. The tow will take three to four days.    ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/la-times-does-nice-feature-of-uss-iowa-ahead-of-its-arrival/feed/ 0 Jill Addison – The benefits of online video http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1940 Online video as a marketing tactic has been picking up speed for the last couple years, and soon it will be a non-negotiable for any business's marketing strategy. The advantages of online video for growing your business are threefold. 1) Online video helps you make a personal connection with your prospective clients. We all know that people like to buy products and services through people they know and people they like.  Online video is the next best thing to meeting someone in person. When people watch you in your video online, they'll feel like they've met you in person, helping you become that person your prospective clients know, like and trust, faster and easier. 2) Online video increases engagement on your site.  On websites with video, the average viewer stays for 6 minutes. On websites without video, the average viewer stays for only 57 seconds. That extra 5 minutes of engagement can make all the difference between them picking up the phone to call you, or clicking off your site. 3) SEO: Because online video is so popular, it’s becoming not only a communication tool, but also a search engine optimization tool.  Google mimics consumer behavior.  Right now about 60% of online searches are for video, and Google wants to give people what they want.  So now search engines are prioritizing video in their search criteria, so if you have video on your website or your blog, your website or blog will show up higher in Google rankings.  If you have a properly optimized video on your website, you are 53 times more likely to show up on Google page one than you are with just a website. If you'd like a little help improving the video you create yourself, check out Jill's http://DoItYourselfVideoPackage.com]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/jill-addison-the-benefits-of-online-video/feed/ 0 USS IOWA preps for last weekend tours http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:09 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1937 amazing non-profit is bringing the famed battleship back to life. We're honored to be a small part of it. Check out the nice write up in the San Jose Mercury News from earlier this week.   Treadway: USS Iowa reopens for final weekend of Richmond tours
Posted:   05/08/2012 03:37:36 PM PDT
May 10, 2012 11:28 AM GMTUpdated:   05/10/2012 04:28:53 AM PDT
The USS Iowa had its mast re-installed as part of ongoing renovations to the WWII... (Karl Mondon)
Battleship opens this weekend in Richmond. Not the movie based on an old board game, but the real deal -- the USS Iowa. The World War II battleship, docked since October at the Port of Richmond for interim repairs, will reopen by popular demand for two final days of tours this weekend. Hours to see the 45,000-ton ship are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at its berth at the port, 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond. Admission is adults, youths, with admission and donation proceeds going to the Iowa's restoration.
Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/uss-iowa-preps-for-last-weekend-tours/feed/ 0 Basu – Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:53 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1933 entrepreneur. We're proud to know him.          Is America Still The Home Of Entrepreneurship? Where do you go in this world if you’re young, smart, ambitious, and want to start a business and make millions?   The U.S. of A. of course, everyone knows that!  Or do they? The U.S. has a history of being a home for entrepreneurs and the place where anyone can come, from anywhere, and make millions of dollars by founding their own business.  It’s completely apropos that the father of the U.S.A., George Washington, was himself an entrepreneur and farm owner. One could argue (and many do) that the U.S. has fallen from its perch as THE place to come to to start your own business.  Various reasons can be given for this, including one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, a highly progressive tax system that is under pressure to become more progressive every year, increased government regulations that raise the cost of doing business, unions (which, of course, are effectively businesses in themselves with political top cover and the advantage of being able to automatically grab their revenues from workers’ paychecks in many states), and high labor costs.  I have heard that many other countries have surpassed the U.S. as THE place to go to start a business, including Israel and Canada. Read the rest of the Forbes blog here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/basu-is-america-still-the-home-of-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 Client Cognitive Medical Systems lands first contract http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:05 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1928 Check out this well-placed hit we got for this up-and-coming company!

 

 

 

Cognitive Medical Systems to implement wireless decision support platform for Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina

May 01, 2012 | Industry News Release
Source: Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.

SAN DIEGO – Cognitive Medical Systems, the emerging specialist in standards-based, clinical decision support software solutions for healthcare organizations, will implement a wireless clinical decision support platform for the Perinatal Quality Collaborate of North Carolina (PQCNC).

The initiative will leverage Cognitive’s analytics platform along with handheld devices to help improve the care of mothers and infants admitted to labor and delivery as well as the neonatal intensive care units of participating hospitals.

“PQCNC is a collaborative organization composed of a wide array of stakeholders in perinatal care from across the state to make North Carolina the best place to be born,” said Martin McCaffrey, M.D., Director of PQCNC. “PQCNC’s partnership with Cognitive Medical Systems offers us the opportunity to transform quality improvement science in this area.”

Read the rest of the article here.

 

]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/client-cognitive-medical-systems-lands-first-contract/feed/ 0 Higgs rebranding featured in local media http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:06:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1924     Higgs, Fletcher & Mack launches new brand The San Diego law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The changes reflect the firm's expanding practice areas, a growing number of attorneys and a commitment to Southern California. The website prominently features the slogan: "Universal expertise. Local focus." “The new image reflects our cutting-edge practices,” said John Morrell, Higgs Fletcher & Mack's managing partner. “We want our brand to continue representing the firm and attorneys’ ability to solve the unique and wide range of legal issues facing organizations in the San Diego region. Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/higgs-rebranding-featured-in-local-media/feed/ 0 First Associates Loan Servicing in University Business http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:03 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1918 client. Take a look.       How Student Loan Services Impact the College Experience
Why universities that pick the right partner keep students in class and on track
As new high school graduates anxiously await acceptance letters from their favorite colleges, many will start to plan for this new chapter in their lives by seeking student loans and financial aid to pay for it. After running the gauntlet of qualifying for loans and assistance, many will forget all about it. The key to building a long lasting financial relationship with these student borrowers will be in how the loan is serviced; whether students are communicated with effectively by the servicer about when payments begin, requirements around deferments or forbearances, how payments can be made and other customer service issues. A student loan program is only as effective as the servicer administering it. Outdated software and processes are not only inefficient, but directly impair the college experience for many. Questions like “Does your company accept credit cards?” or “Do you communicate via email or text?” seem strange in this day and age, but for some servicers the answer is still “No,” and has driven student loan delinquencies higher than ever. Colleges have the opportunity to look at this administrative function in a different light – one that understands it is in many cases the linchpin to a student’s ability to continue on the path toward graduation. The differentiator could very well be customer service. Financial executives in the education industry know they are in the business of helping individuals begin a responsible financial future. Universities and their financial aid partners would find a direct benefit to their students’ college experience and commencement potential by implementing four basic principles in their loan servicing operations: Read the rest of the article here.]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/05/first-associates-loan-servicing-in-university-business/feed/ 0 SafetyPAD featured in Emergency Management Magazine’s online outlet http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:11:36 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1912 client, courtesy of Anna Keeve! Take a look.     Improve EMS Services and Operations with SafetyPAD Introduction If your department provides Emergency Medical Services, then you are probably interested in anything that will help improve patient care, lower liability risk, increase revenues, and help you manage and analyze information better. Electronic Patient Care reporting (ePCR) systems can help you do just that. An ePCR solution can help you deliver the ultimate service to your citizens – it can save lives. The key components of a good ePCR system are the ability to go beyond replacing paper and provide protocols and guidelines to first responders in the field and to capture all the information generated for a multitude of purposes later on. SafetyPAD EMS Information Systems from Minneapolis, MN makes the SafetyPAD ePCR solution, and it’s a good one. Read the rest of the article here.  ]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/safetypad-featured-in-emergency-management-magazines-online-outlet/feed/ 0 Client redIT is hiring – Senior Account Manager http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/client-redit-is-hiring-senior-account-manager/ http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/client-redit-is-hiring-senior-account-manager/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:32:16 +0000 admin http://stalwartcom.com/blog/?p=1910     The Senior Account Manager will call on C-, Senior-, and Mid-Level management within the region presenting redIT’s comprehensive suite of IT Managed Services.  The primary responsibility of this “hunter” role will be to target and close new logos.   Responsibilities:
  • Lead all sales-related activities to grow net revenue, new bookings, and minimize customer churn.
  • Utilize professional networks, relationships with customers, strategic partnerships, and executive forums to create new opportunities/prospects.
  • Effectively qualify opportunities to ensure greatest return on time and resource investment (budgetary requirements, propensity to outsource, et cetera).
  • Use an effective consultative approach to create highly differentiated solutions that establish redIT as a strategic business partner rather than merely a vendor.
  • Provide accurate forecasting through redIT sales processes and CRM platform while effectively balancing opportunity development with prospecting activities.
   Position Objectives:
  • Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets by targeting and closing new logos.
  • Ensure and maintain minimum short-, mid-, and long-term funnel goals are met or exceeded.
  • Utilizing market feedback, provide thought leadership to develop and strengthen the current service offering.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, superiors and other redIT personnel to design and deliver solutions.
   Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in selling large, complex IT infrastructure solutions to C-level executives and senior management.
  • Demonstrated success in applying consultative selling techniques with a verifiable track record in exceeding sales quotas.
  • Knowledge of corporate IT issues and technologies and ability to create solutions using various hosting and colocation services.
  • Demonstrated success in having sold one or more of the following:
    • IT Infrastructure Services
    • Virtualization & Server Administration
    • Data Storage, Back-up, & Replication
    • Managed Security
    • Colocation
  Check out this and other job opportunities with this great company at  http://www.redit.com/us/html/contact/careers.php]]> http://stalwartcom.com/blog/2012/04/client-redit-is-hiring-senior-account-manager/feed/ 0