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		<title>Ackley Business Consulting: Starting A Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ackley Business Consulting is a business located in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area. Roger Ackley steps your business through a visioning process, leading your business to a shared vision. Roger Ackley’s BI career of nearly 3 decades has given him a background and expertise to transform large corporations. When Roger retired, he still had [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Ackley Business Consulting" href="http://ackleybusinessconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Ackley Business Consulting</a> is a business located in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area. Roger Ackley steps your business through a visioning process, leading your business to a <a title="Shared Vision" href="http://ackleybusinessconsulting.com/expertise" target="_blank">shared vision</a>. Roger Ackley’s BI career of nearly 3 decades has given him a background and expertise to transform large corporations. When Roger retired, he still had a passion for teaching the visioning process. After starting his own business, Roger came to <a title="Prime Advertising &amp; Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/" target="_blank">Prime Advertising &amp; Design</a>, to design and produce his <a title="Marketing Consulting" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/marketing-consulting" target="_blank">marketing materials</a>. Roger envisioned something contemporary and streamlined.</p>
<p>One of the first things Prime needed to do for Ackley Business Consulting was to help with a <a title="Creative &amp; Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/creative-and-design" target="_blank">business name</a> and <a title="Logo Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/logo-design" target="_blank">logo design</a>. Because Ackley Business Consulting was a new business, we began by checking into <a title="web hosting" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/web-hosting" target="_blank">domain names</a>. Once we had purchased <a href="http://www.AckleyBusinessConsulting.com">w</a><a href="http://www.AckleyBusinessConsulting.com">ww.AckleyBusinessConsulting.com</a>, Prime’s designers were able to start and designed a variety of logo selections for Roger to review. With the logo and business name selected, Prime Advertising designed and printed the Ackley Business Consulting <a title="Stationary Package " href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/branding" target="_blank">stationary package</a>. A stationary package helps give your business an identity and includes professional design and printing of the key pieces to get your business started: business cards, letterhead, envelope, fax transmittal, Thank You card and Microsoft Word document set to compose business correspondence.</p>
<p>Once the Ackley Business Consulting foundational pieces were completed, Prime’s attention turned to <a title="website development" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/website-development" target="_blank">website development</a>. Roger wanted to offer his clients information about his business, while keeping a streamlined look and feel.<a href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ackley_BLOG.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1530 alignleft" style="margin: 10px;" title="Ackley_BLOG" src="http://www.primeadvertising.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ackley_BLOG-300x238.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="238" /></a> The new site uses Web 2.0 technology, allowing for a wider design and screen display. Prime also interlinked Ackley’s web pages, helping to create the highest level of <a title="Search Engine Optimization" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/search-engine-optimization" target="_blank">search engine optimization</a>. To keep prospective clients updated on Ackley Business Consulting and on relatable news, Prime has incorporated a <a title="Blog" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/blog-design-and-coaching" target="_blank">blog</a> that is designed with the look and feel of the website.</p>
<p>Real-life, action shots are great for any business to have. Using one’s own images helps create credibility and trust to prospective clients. Prime Advertising performed a professional photo shoot, with Roger Ackley performing a live facilitation. With all of the great images taken, it was hard to choose which photos to use!</p>
<p>Ackley Business Consulting is taking off and Roger needed <a title="Print Materials" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/printing" target="_blank">print materials</a> to <a title="Mailing Services" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/mailing-services" target="_blank">mail</a>, <a title="Email Services" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/email-marketing" target="_blank">email</a> and leave behind after meetings. Along with a sharp-looking pocket folder, Ackley Business Consulting has a sturdy brochure. Each piece was carefully planned out to keep the Ackley Business Consulting <a title="Branding" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/branding" target="_blank">brand</a> consistent. Now, when Roger speaks and/or meets with business owners, he has all of the marketing materials that needs.</p>
<p>Roger likes to keep his facilitations lively. He is the kind of speaker that will keep your teams attention, giving you the results you desire. Roger is a true expert in the field and we’re all glad he came to Prime Advertising &amp; Design to begin his journey with Ackley Business Consulting.</p>
<p>If you’re in the need of Business Consulting, please visit <a title="Ackley Business Consulting" href="http://ackleybusinessconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Ackley Business Consulting</a>, and tell him, Prime sent you!</p>
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		<title>Prime Takes Care of Animal Wellness Center of Maple Grove</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Prime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Animal Wellness Center has always emphasized that they are &#8220;dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate care for companion animals,&#8221; but wanted to let people know that they are a full-service animal hospital and luxury resort and spa. AWC hired Prime Advertising &#38; Design to streamline their marketing, making it more effective, which included an updated logo, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Animal Wellness Center" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/" target="_blank">Animal Wellness Center</a> has always emphasized that they are &#8220;dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate care for companion animals,&#8221; but wanted to let people know that they are a <a title="Services" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/our-services" target="_blank">full-service animal hospital</a> and <a title="Luxury Resort &amp; Spa" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/luxury-resort-and-spa" target="_blank">luxury resort and spa</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">AWC hired <a title="Prime Advertising &amp; Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/" target="_blank">Prime Advertising &amp; Design</a> to streamline their marketing, making it more effective, which included an updated <a title="Logo" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/logo-design" target="_blank">logo</a>, <a title="Website Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/website-development" target="_blank">website redesign</a>, <a title="Blog" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/blog-design-and-coaching" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a title="Email Marketing" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/email-marketing" target="_blank">e-mail marketing</a> and creating new <a title="Print Advertising Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/creative-and-design" target="_blank">print ads</a> for the <a title="Official Community Resource Guides and City Newsletters" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/publications/" target="_blank">Official Community Resource &amp; Residents’ Guides and City Newsletters</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/AnimalWellness_beforeafter_BLOG.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1299 alignleft" title="AnimalWellness_beforeafter_BLOG" src="http://www.primeadvertising.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/AnimalWellness_beforeafter_BLOG-196x300.jpg" alt="" width="246" height="377" /></a><a title="logo redesign" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/logo-design" target="_blank"></a>Prime started with the <a title="Logo Design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/logo-design" target="_blank">logo redesign</a>, once that was complete, Prime’s attention turned to their <a title="web design" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/web" target="_blank">website</a>. AWC offer a wealth of educational information and their previous website navigation was difficult to follow and did not reflect their unique facility that sets Animal Wellness Center apart from other pet hospitals.</p>
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<p>Creating a beautiful design and building the website on the <a title="Content Management System" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/content-management-systems" target="_blank">Element Z Content  Management System</a> was essential, allowing for easy updates to the <a title="web development" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/website-development" target="_blank">website</a>, <a title="blog" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/blog-design-and-coaching" target="_blank">blog</a> and their <a title="Email Marketing" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/email-marketing" target="_blank">email marketing program</a>. AWC needed the ability to keep their clients informed on <a title="Events" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/resources/event" target="_blank">events</a>, <a title="News" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/resources/news-and-articles" target="_blank">news topics</a> and <a title="Specials" href="http://www.animalwellnessmg.com/promotions" target="_blank">specials</a> that change regularly. Prime also streamlined AWC’s client communication by <a title="Custom RSS Feeds" href="http://www.primeadvertising.com/what-you-need/custom-rss-feeds-and-alerts" target="_blank">programming the blog to feed directly into their website</a> and <a title="Animal Wellness Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animal-Wellness-Center-of-Maple-Grove/136528383081002" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, allowing for one update to reach people in multiple ways!</p>
<p>By making the process of client communication significantly easier and more streamlined, AWC can focus their attention on what they do best, offering advanced veterinary care with a personal touch!</p>
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		<title>Small Business Blogging: CUhire is blogging!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;CUhire, the leading credit union industry job network, has added a blog to their site. Launching their website in early January, CUhire has established themselves a resource for both Credit Union employees looking for credit union jobs and the Recruiting &#38; HR representatives looking for recruiting and hiring trends.&#160; Looking to open up the communication [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;CUhire, the <a href="http://www.cuhire.com/" target="_blank" title="leading credit union industry job network">leading credit union industry job network</a>, has added a blog to their site. Launching their website in early January, CUhire has established themselves a resource for both Credit Union employees looking for credit union jobs and the Recruiting &amp; HR representatives looking for recruiting and hiring trends.&nbsp;<img src="http://www.primeadvertising.com/images/blog/CUhire_Blog.jpg" /></p>
<p>Looking to open up the communication between themselves and Credit Union professionals, CUhire decided to add a blog. Readers can visit their blog or subscribe to the RSS feed to receive up-to-date information on employment &amp; recruiting trends and best practice information specific to the Credit Union Industry. </p>
<p>Since launching their blog on March 10, 2008, the average daily users has increased 62%! CUhire&nbsp; has done a great job of continually adding new posts &amp; bringing the latest credit union news to it&#8217;s readers. They also have started a weekly tradition on Wednesday&#8217;s called &quot;Weekly Water Cooler Talk &amp; Links&quot; which summarizes recruiting news and hot topics from other Credit Union sites, newsletters&nbsp;and blogs. Check out this <a href="http://www.cuhire.com/blog/2008/03/26/water-cooler-talk-links-3-25-08/" target="_blank" title="Weekly Water Cooler Post from Cuhire">week&#8217;s post</a>.</p>
<p> We look forward to seeing how CUhire continues to grow their business &amp; relationships through <a href="http://www.cuhire.com/blog/" target="_blank" title="CUhire.com Blog">their blog</a>.   </p>
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		<title>Medici Development: Upgraded Design &amp; Interactivity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Friday we rolled out another re-design for a current client and also added upgraded interactivity for the client&#8217;s customers. Medici Development wanted a fresh look and smoother flow where navigation was concerned, so we extended the new layout to accommodate the trend of higher resolution monitors and implemented a better navigation structure than was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last Friday we rolled out another re-design for a current client and also added upgraded interactivity for the client&#8217;s customers. <a title="Medici Development" target="_blank" href="http://www.medicidevelopment.com">Medici Development</a> wanted a fresh look and smoother flow where navigation was concerned, so we extended the new layout to accommodate the trend of higher resolution monitors and implemented a better navigation structure than was previously used. We also included an <a title="interactive area attraction map" href="http://www.medicidevelopment.com/sitepages/pid91.php">interactive area attraction map</a>, which utilized the <a title="Google Map API" target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/apis/maps/">Google Map API</a> to develop an interactive way for users to view local attractions around <a title="Medici Development Communites and Homes" href="http://www.medicidevelopment.com/sitepages/pid69.php">Medici Development communities</a>.</p>
<p>Our goal was to have the new site live by the <a title="Parade of Homes" target="_blank" href="http://www.paradeofhomes.org">Fall Parade of Homes</a>, which gave us just a few weeks to plan, design, program and test the new site. We accomplished that goal and also learned a valuable lesson in teamwork. We came together as a team to make sure that every piece of the new site not only worked, but would make sense to the average web user. Many times we get so used to working on a site in our own element that it can be hard to step back and view it as an average web user would. Having our team members to fall back on and discuss ideas with helped us collaborate on items that may have been passed by as individuals.</p>
<p>Check out the fresh look and cool <a title="Medici Development Interactive Map" target="_blank" href="http://www.medicidevelopment.com/sitepages/pid91.php">new interactivity</a> of <a title="Medici Development" target="_blank" href="http://www.medicidevelopment.com">Medici Development</a>!
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