Recruiting Teamwork

“I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”

The word Team is a noun, per the dictionary, it is defined as a number of persons associated in some joint action.  When you are building a team you need to go out and recruit those who are the best at what they do!  If you have the best, you can produce the best!  Building a great team could be a life changing experience.  It could mean the difference in no money versus 3.5 million dollars; this is what to date our highlighted organization for this upcoming Friday has been able to help student athletes achieve in scholarships. This organization doesn’t just make highlight tapes, they change lives!  Stop by Friday to see how they can change yours.  It’s all about how hard everyone is willing to work to advance for that common goal: SUCCESS!  

Remembering Lauren 5K Walk/Run



The Lauren Kiefer Memorial Foundation will be hosting their annual 5k walk today, June 25, 2011 at 9AM.  The walk will be held on the grounds and around Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Illinois.  The family and friends of Lauren started this 5k walk to honor the memory of Lauren Kiefer, she was taken too soon.  In December of 2006 Lauren was killed by a childhood friend in her parent’s home.  She had a bright future ahead of her.  Lauren’s love for fitness is what inspired the idea of having the 5K.  The money that is raised from the 5K goes towards helping other non-profit organizations, families in need and student scholarships for seniors who attend Willowbrook High School.  By doing this walk, family and friends are able to let her spirit live on in love, in service and in fun.  They have year around events to raise money and celebrate her memory.  If you are interested in the foundation, take a look at their website and find out how you can get involved.

B.M.M.O. Consulting will be participating in this walk today with Fleet Feet, Elmhurst.  Wish us luck!  Cherish life, you never know when someone’s is going to end.

*Image provided via Remember Lauren Website*

May Vora Jewelry

Are you looking for fashionable, one of a kind jewelry?  You need to check out May Vora Jewelry.  May Vora Jewelry is a Racine, Wisconsin based Fashion Jewelry Company dedicated to designing quality, handcrafted fashion jewelry. Just because they’re located in Wisconsin, doesn’t mean they can’t provide you with your styling needs.  May Vora Jewlery will gladly ship your merchandise to you.  The President of May Vora Jewelry is LaReana Nichole, she attended Hannibal-LaGrange College and has an extreme passion for fashion.  At May Vora Jewelry, their motto is "There is Only One," LaReana Nichole designs and creates one of a kind custom handcrafted jewelry that you will never find anyone else wearing!  The company is named in honor of the designer's Aunt and Uncle, Mary and Ivora Turner, who passed away April of 2009. Mrs. & Mr. Turner were extremely influential to LaReana Nichole's love for fashion design.  You can take a look at some of May Vora Jewelry’s collections via their website.  May Vora Jewelry can also be found on Facebook, Twitter , via telephone at (262) 744-1380 and email at Enquiries@MayVoraJewelry.com.  Check them out, don’t sleep on this jewelry line, its what you need in your fashion life!

The Beauty in Teamwork

We must all hang together or most assuredly we shall hang separately.  ~ Benjamin Franklin

Just as jewelry is woven together, strand-by-strand, bead-by-bead and knot-by-knot so is a sense of teamwork.  It takes every piece to come together to fulfill a total project.  In life we have to come together and stick together just like the charms on a bracelet.  We cannot let one come off, because then we run the risk of another one falling off.  That’s how we need to be with each other.  We need to stick together and help each other stay on task so that we can move forward and be successful together.  Teamwork is all about working together and moving in positive directions.  B.M.M.O. Consulting wants to reach out and lend a hand for the next couple of weeks to promote other organizations and businesses.  To whom much is given, much is required.  In life you have to give a little to get a little.  This is B.M.M.O. Consulting’s way of giving a little.  Stay tuned, this week’s businesswoman makes amazing creations to keep you looking fabulous! 

Target to Tar-zhay, the Rise and Steady

Target made a burst on the scene as being a low cost classy store.  As it became more chic and added more designers to spruce up their apparel and home goods departments, they quickly transitioned to being called Tar-zhay by its favorite customers!  This name made it sound more upscale and high end.  It was no longer your store you run to in efforts to save money, but it was the place to go to design your life on a budget. 

In this failing economy Target has made some moves to try to increase their sales and boost their revenues.  These changes are causing the decline in the look and feel of the store pushing it back to being known by the original name Target instead of the fashionable Tar-zhay.  Food is a necessity and grocery stores can always expect customers.  Well Target thought that by adding food they would bring in more shoppers who would not only buy food, but also buy everything else they have to offer.  By bringing in food, they changed their demographic of shoppers.  Shoppers are coming in, but they’re getting food and food only.  Target is losing its edge to be a competitor with department stores and off-mall retailers.  It’s now just becoming your regular discount chain competing with Wal-Mart.  The second marketing decision they made was to give 5% back when shoppers use their Target credit or debit card when shopping at Target.  It takes a while for 5% to add up and make that big of a difference.  If you’re not shopping for food, you are better off going to Kohls or Bed Bath and Beyond who offer 20% off coupons and have just as stylish clothing and home items as Target.

Target believes that their lack of financial gains are purely based upon the economy and consumer’s lack of comfort in using discretionary funds to purchase products such as clothes and home decorating items.  Their thought is that by expanding their food offerings and creating lower prices they will maintain their current customers and gain more, so that when the economy does turn around they will have the opportunity to reap the benefits of the large fan base.  Sounds like a good idea, they just need to hope they don’t lose the upper level of spenders because they became too general and lost its Tar-zhay appeal!  They have also decided to increase and update stores in Canada to continue to enhance their brand awareness and increase sales.  Amazon.com had been managing Target’s website for many years now, but Target has made the decision to now manage their own website.  I’m not sure if this is a financial decision or a business strategy, but they are losing some experience and the repercussions of this could be deadly. 

Target came on the scene and was a statement maker.  When people went to Target they knew they would come out with more than they expected and more importantly with a smile on their face.  Target gave you the sense of accomplishment in picking up the one or two necessities and the satisfaction of finding that hot item at a super low price.  As the economy has changed so does the variance in spending.  While I think incorporating food into the product mix is a good idea, not much about food says chic.  In many stores, food items have overtaken store space and pushed the trendy items to tight corners declining the opportunity to be seen and purchased.  I believe there has got to be a way to maintain the trendy products, while welcoming the necessary products.  Target should consider cutting back an aisle or two in their food section and make more room for clothing and home furnishing products to be more spread out.  Organize the store in a way that these fabulous products jump out at you and aren’t just great finds tucked away.  By doing these things I believe they can easily hold on to the Tar-zhay style and more importantly see a profit increase.  While I realize at some point organizations should handle their own websites, when you’re partnered with such a great company as Amazon, I would take caution in ending that relationship.  I hope that they have a long transition so that they are equipped to make sure the customer never notices the change.  B.M.M.O. Consulting wishes Target all the best in increasing their market share and revenue.  We will be watching, and is very hopeful that Target will get its Tar-zhay chic back very soon!

Your Vision…B.M.M.O.’s Reality

Welcome to the online domain of B.M.M.O. Consulting.  This site serves as an information source about B.M.M.O. Consulting, a place to find articles tailored with a marketing research approach and highlights of great individuals or organizations you should be doing business with.  The purpose of this site is to bring awareness to B.M.M.O. Consulting.  B.M.M.O. Consulting is a consulting firm with an emphasis in increasing brand awareness. This site highlights the writing capabilities and marketing insight of B.M.M.O. Consulting.  While we hope you enjoy our articles, this is the brainchild of a bigger vision.  The purpose of the blog is to increase brand awareness of B.M.M.O. Consulting and to promote the business as a whole.  We would love to serve you in all your marketing and branding needs.  We’d love it if you shared this with all your friends and family, there is enough help to go around!  Please contact us at b.m.m.o.consulting@gmail.com  to find out how we can meet your business needs! 

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Diedre M. Banks, C.P.A.

Diedre M. Banks, C.P.A. is a certified public accountant licensed in Illinois and Texas.  She has worked for one of the major accounting firms in Illinois as well as a large oil company in Houston, Texas.  Diedre’s work portfolio includes tax planning for foreign entities, process improvement implementation for tax basis balance sheets, Section 863(b) income sourcing, and foreign and domestic tax return review.  She provides accounting services to individuals as well as organizations.  Diedre is a trustworthy and professional individual.  If you would like to inquire about her services you can contact her at diedre.banks@gmail.com.

Supporting Teamwork

“The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side”

One thing you can never have too much of is support.  It’s always good to know that as you pursue new ventures and take new risks, there is always someone behind you pushing you every step of the way.  I am blessed to have an amazing circle of support and I return the favor.  B.M.M.O. Consulting wants to reach out and lend a hand for the next couple of weeks to promote other organizations and businesses.  To whom much is given, much is required.  In life you have to give a little to get a little.  This is B.M.M.O. Consulting’s way of giving a little.  Stay tuned, we will highlight some great businesses and organizations, you won’t want to miss out!

Celebrating Black Music Month

On May 31^st, 2002, President Bush proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month.  African-American musicians, singers, and composers contributed immensely to our nation’s history.  The purpose of Black Music Month is to pay tribute to strong musical tradition and to honor the contributions of African-American music that has shaped our nation and gotten many generations through the many trials that have affected them.  Black music has grown into a diverse collection of styles that continues to evolve even today.  Some of the greats that paved the way for the artists of today are Mahalia Jackson, Nat King, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and so many more.  Join B.M.M.O. Consulting saluting those who came before us.

B.A.F.F.L.E.D

B.A.F.F.L.E.D. stands for Business Advice, Fashion Facts, Law & Entertainment Domain.  It is the brainchild of a Chicago-area attorney, with a passion for fashion, love for law and energy for entertainment.  She likes to stay up to date on all the latest sports news and has a heart for music as well.  This site is a portal and conduit to news, networking, empowerment, advice and philanthropy. 

B.A.F.F.L.E.D. welcomes comments, feedback and suggestions, to continue making the site a happy home for followers, subscribers and passers by.  You can find B.A.F.F.L.E.D. on Twitter and Facebook, and subscribe to get their posts via email.  They look forward to you stopping by and seeing what’s new!

Highlighting Teamwork

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Author Unknown

Often times in life we think we can do it all by ourselves.  Sometimes, we can, but to achieve great success in shorter amounts of time we must reach out and lend a hand. But also be willing grab a hand when we need it.  B.M.M.O. Consulting wants to reach out and lend a hand.  For the next several weeks we will be lending our hand to promotion of other organizations and businesses.  To whom much is given, much is required.  In life you have to give a little to get a little.  This is B.M.M.O. Consulting’s way of giving a little.  Stay tuned, we will highlight some great businesses and organizations, you won’t want to miss out!

B.M.M.O. Has ALL your Marketing Needs!

Give us your business venture, we will spin you a magnificent marketing plan, which will include marketing materials, demographic insight and branding tools.  Social media is the leading tool in notoriety, let B.M.M.O. Consulting help you!

B.M.M.O. Consulting is a Market Research Consultancy Business.  Market Research is determining what the consumer wants so that you can market them a product that they will want to buy. B.M.M.O. Consulting stands for Business Minded, Marketing Oriented. In every thing in doing business you have to keep the business piece in the forefront, but it is the proper marketing that will keep the product moving. Please take a look at the website www.bmmoconsulting.com and see what B.M.M.O. Consulting has been talking about. The website gives information about the company, the services and owner. The website is functioning as a blog and informational site.

B.M.M.O. Consulting is run by an incredibly analytical brain!  She can foresee the future if you give her a reason too.  She has the capacity to examine any situation and find you several solutions you would have never imagined.  If you want ideas, she’s got it!

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