Saturday, July 31, 2010

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Vendor Partners


Click a link in the table below or scroll down to choose the business type that you’re looking for.
Advertising Bookkeeping Business Banking
Business Coach/Consulting Business Law Catering
Commercial Auto Leasing Commercial Insurance Commercial Real Estate/Leasing
Commercial Repairs Computers Copywriting
Corporate Entertainment CPA’s Employee Benefits
Event Planning Executive Gifts Financing
Graphic Artist Merchant Accounts (Credit Cards) Misc Business Services
Networking Groups Office Design Office Organization
Photographer Printing Promotional Products
Public Speaking SEO Social Media
Staffing/Human Resources Training & Education Travel
Venue Locations Video Websites
Writing

Advertising (back to top)

Housewarmers

Housewarmers hand delivers our great red bags to new residents in the Round Rock, Leander, Liberty Hill and Cedar Park communities. Is your business in the bag??

Yvette Jarvis, 512-259-9698

or Joan Adams, 512-659-5006

RedGiftBags@gmail.com

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Natual Awakenigs Magazine

Advertising opportunities to economically reach 42,500+ readers seeking to create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle and environment through a free monthly publication. Distributed throughout central TX as well as on-line. www.AustinNA.com

Sue Gratter, Publisher

austin@naturalawakeningsmag.com

512-487-5842


Bookkeeping (back to top)

A.M. JenkinsonCarlos Saenz and Andrea Jenkinson-Saenz

Co-Founders

A.M. Jenkinson & Associates, Inc.

Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors

512-294-3399 (direct)

512-358-7080 (office)

www.amjenkinson.com

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outsourceresourceThe Outsource Resource is a one-stop-shopping agency for small businesses, providing a range of support services that enable companies to stay focused on their growth and revenue, while ensuring that their other critical functions take place. This includes: administrative assistance, bookkeeping/QuickBooks, marketing/social media, graphic design, project management, and more. With The Outsource Resource, you get exactly the help you need, for the hours you need, when you need it most. We also offer Outsource Services Bundles, which let you bundle admin, bookkeeping and social media services at a discounted monthly rate.

Abigail Mahnke

512-470-0866

abigail@outres.net


Business Banking (back to top)

At AMPLIFY, it’s not just business as usual.

AMPLIFY now offers a business checking account with tiered dividend rates – the higher your balance, the more you earn. And the good news is you earn the highest dividend rate on the entire balance in your account. We also have free business checking and a new option, Business Account Analysis. Visit our Business Checking page for the details. From one-person shops to large companies, AMPLIFY can give business owners the help they need to succeed. We offer a wide range of products and services for your business.

Zac Jones

Relationship Development Specialist

AMPLIFY

Bank Less. Live More.

512.519.5469

zjones@goamplify.com

http://www.goamplify.com


Business Coach/Consulting (back to top)

I work with highly productive business leaders who realize they can’t reach their goals and lead the lives they dream of by working more or harder.

Stan Tyler

Champions Edge

Productivity and Career Coaching Programs

512-289-0604

www.Champions-edge.com

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TBG Logo

The Texas Business Group consists of businessmen and women who have walked in your shoes and run their own businesses and/or have been senior leaders for other businesses. We’ve “been there, done that and have the scars to prove it”.

All of our principals are accredited by the Institute for Independent Business (IIB) and part of a world-wide network of thousands of associates that brings a wealth of expertise and resources from every type of business imaginable.

Adam Morehead

adammorehead@iib.ws

512-535-5493

Paragon Business Group is a management consulting firm that assists businesses in educating and developing their managers to be more effective. Paragon can help design management development programs, provide organization assessments, and deliver multiple types of management training.

Paragon also partners with other consulting firms to present comprehensive business consulting services. Our strategy is to connect with subject matter experts to provide the strongest service offerings available.

Since 1987, Paragon has been providing management development services and business consulting to fit the cultures, goals and environments of our clients.

Brad Closson

Email: bclosson@pbg-inc.net

Phone: 512-410-4638

Website: www.pbg-inc.net

Blog: paragonbusinessgroup.wordpress.com


Business Law (back to top)

Small business owners typically have to rely on small or limited resources. Not anymore. With GoSmallBiz, business owners have assistance in all areas of running their businesses – such as Tax, Accounting, Sales, Technology, and Human Resources. Members think of these areas as departments they can rely on for guidance and direction on ANY business issue – large or small. From our consulting service to our newsletter and directory listings, GoSmallBiz has the resources to help you run and grow your business.

Tim Beach

Independent Associate

512-786-9029

tim@tabeach.com


Catering (back to top)

JoiousOccassioin

A Joi-Ous Occasion Catering features full-service catering tailored to fit your budget & needs without compromising on quality or presentation. Whether it be a corporate luncheon, an elegant dinner party or a large wedding reception, you’ll receive the same attention to detail. Let us make your next special event a truly “Joi-Ous Occasion”!

Chris Mosley

joiousoccasion@yahoo.com

Ofc: 512-219-5046

cell: 512-698-5389


Commercial Auto Leasing (back to top)

Your Hertz Monthly Lease rental includes: Hertz

  • One free vehicle exchange every month*
  • Add a qualified additional driver at no charge
  • Billing completed automatically each month – no need to return to Hertz
  • 24-hour emergency assistance at 800-654-5060
  • Minimum 2 month rental required

Jeanne McLeod, Sales Representative

jmcleod@hertz.com

The Hertz Corporation

9401 Rental Car Lane, Austin, TX 78719

Cell: 512-771-7572


Commercial Insurance (back to top)


Commercial Real Estate/Leasing (back to top)


Commercial Repairs (back to top)

logodfly2We are a Residential and light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Company. Our Company specializes in Seasonal Maintenance and Emergency repairs. http://www.dragonflymechanical.com

James Moore

Info@dragonflymechanical.com

512.707.COOL (2665)


Computers (back to top)

prismnetThe Complete Business Internet™

PrismNet offers a complete array of business services and capabilities to help you stay connected to customers and employees. As one of the original service providers in Central Texas, we continue to invest in state-of-the-art technology to deliver the most reliable network possible.

Whether it’s VoIP (voice over Internet), Co-Location, Web-Email Hosting, Content Filtering and of course T1 (internet access), PrismNet has the right solution for your business needs.

Chris Bombela, Business Development

PrismNet Ltd.

chrisb@prismnet.com

512-646-4932 o

512-431-6969 c


Copywriting (back to top)

REYNOLDS WRITING

Reynolds WritingProfessional writing end editing services for web sites, print marketing, and social media.

I write web pages, blogs, newsletters, brochures, articles, social media profiles — all the critical marketing items that express the “sizzle” of your business. Save time, money, and frustration by leaving the writing to a pro.

I help you get the word out!

William Reynolds

info@reynoldswriting.com

512-417-4157


Corporate Entertainment (back to top)

Competition Unlimited makes life fun. From corporate entertainment or team building to public treasure hunts that cover the entire city of Austin, Competition Unlimited designs games and competitions that are unique, memorable, and exciting.

Matt Stephans, Senior Event Designer

Matt@CompUnlimited.com

www.CompUnlimited.com

512.947.6288


CPA’s (back to top)

Employee Benefits (back to top)

colonial-lifeAt Colonial Life, we provide employers with products and services that best meet the needs of individual working Americans. By offering employees new coverage options to help pay for what their group insurance doesn’t, at no direct cost to the employer, employers build a more loyal and satisfied workforce, and ultimately, a stronger business, one employee at a time. Nancy Simpson with Colonial Life works with business owners to help them enhance and better manage their benefits program—all at no direct cost to the employer. At Colonial Life, We Make Benefits Count.

Nancy Simpson

nsimpson@austin.rr.com

(512) 940-6440


Event Planning (back to top)

Resource Connection

Resource Connection is ready to help you with production and promotion of workshops, classes, meetings and special events. We can take care of everything, from space rental, ads, registrations, and supplies to coordinating catering. Or, if you prefer, we can just provide the space and let you handle the rest.

Sherry also acts as a Productivity Ally, using her background in Project Management to help people achieve clarity, easily meet deadlines and streamline their efforts. Sherry is a great listener and helps her clients define priorities so that their work time is efficient and effective.

http://www.resource-connection.net

Sherry Scott

sherry@resource-connection.net

512-448-2266


Executive Gifts (back to top)

For the ideal client or employee gift, you need to meet Joyce!

Because Everyone Needs to Be Appreciated

Joyce Allen

Phone: 689-3216

Email: info@allenimpact.com


Financing (back to top)

ArTexFundingFunding Business Growth Opportunities!

Providing ALTERNATIVE WORKING CAPITAL, private debt and joint venture funding to small and medium businesses.

ALTERNATIVE FINANCING is a lot more CREATIVE and FLEXIBLE than other sources of funding.

We have the ability to fund troubled companies in need of TURNAROUND FINANCING, to stream line systems, operations and financials so they can get back to profitability. We work closely with companies in financial difficulty.

ArTex Funding has a world class array of financial tools under one roof to solve your funding situations.

ArTex Funding is also the best source of funding capital for rapid expansion and growth. We offer unique and creative answers.

Artie Berne

512-261-0024

Artie@ArTexFunding.com


Graphic Artist (back to top)

Sherry Scott

Resource Connection has print and online design services also available. With years of experience in designing for print and online needs we can help you with everything from logos to websites. Our rates are reasonable and turn-around is quick. We CAN meet your deadline. We even have partnerships with printers so we can give you the best prices.

http://www.resource-connection.net

Sherry Scott

sherry@resource-connection.net

512-448-2266


Merchant Accounts (Credit Cards) (back to top)

Increase your merchant sales through credit card acceptance. PASYS – Payment System Solutions assists merchants in setting up an account for processing credit card sales.

PASYS offers:

  • No Application Fee
  • Complimentary Cost Comparison provided within 48 hours
  • On-Line Statements
  • Credit or Debit Card
  • ACH Processing for large tickets
  • Check Guarantee
  • Gift Card Programs
  • Terminals as low as $129

Whether you are currently accepting credit cards or have considered applying for increased revenue potential, we are convinced that we are uniquely positioned to help increase the success of your business!

We understand that one size does not fit all customers. Let us customize a program to fit the needs of your business.

Vicky H Rodriguez, Senior Relationship Manager

PASYS, Inc.

vrodriguez@pasys.com

Office: 512-383-0223

Cell: 512-784-7986

Fax: 512-287-4362


Misc Business Services (back to top)

Send Out Cards Kathy WaltersSend Out Cards is a cost efficient and effective way to reach your clients, through appreciation marketing. Loose the hassles of buying a card ($4.95) finding the time to write out the card, ($$$time) and then getting it to the post office (your favorite thing to do!). All for around a buck!.

Added benefit: You can make a residual income every time you or someone you get involved sends a card.

Kathy Walters

sendoutcardsconnects@yahoo.com

512-670-9523

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Solution Explorers exists to identify the right software solutions that meet our customers’ software needs. We take the time and hassle out of finding the right software solution. Using our 3-phase system, we discover what your exact needs are, research all of the relevant options using specialized tools, and then identify the best solution for you. And, because we’re independent, we’re not partial to any particular software—our bias is always towards you, the customer. Whether you’re a startup, non-profit or enterprise firm, we can help you.

Keith German, Chief Navigator

Solution Explorers

Phone: (512) 410-6133

Email: kgerman@solutionexplorers.com

Website: http://solutionexplorers.com/

Blog – http://blog.solutionexplorers.com

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XpenseTrax is the solution to an inherent problem faced by all businesses and business persons; expense reporting and documentation.

XpenseTrax solves these problems with a method to quickly, easily and completely document the pertinent information about an expense, store it and report it in seconds. It is then available for the accountant or accounting office to check if there is a question saving time and effort.

This is only a taste of what XpenseTrax can do to simplify expense documentation and reporting, there is much more value. Contact us for a demonstration and allow us to increase your productivity, simplify your business life and save you money.

http://www.expensedocs.com

Billy Braxdale

512.585.7108

bbraxdale@yahoo.com


Networking Groups (back to top)

The Hispanic Networking of Austin is a 501 c comprised of everyday individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Each one of us has a goal to promote the local businesses and communities of which we are a part of. Brought together by this common goal, we strive to better ourselves as well as our business of helping others succeed and contribute to the community. Our events are aimed towards bringing like minded individuals together to share ideas that can help one another.

Hispanic Network of Austin

Yvette Ochoa Armani

Director & Founder

PO Box 142022

Austin, TX 78714

512-206-6999 (Cell)

866-521-5749 (Fax)

yvette@hispanicna.org

http://www.hispanicna.org

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A “Networking Group” is a group of business owners and/or professionals that want to first and foremost create a professional relationship, develop synergy and exchange solid referrals (not just leads) as well as share ideas to help their businesses grow & succeed.

Add in BRAINSTORMING and you have an unlimited resource for ideas and support!

MeetUp Details

Our Facebook Fan Page

Trish Beach, Organizer

Contact Trish


Office Design (back to top)

Belinda_MendozaDesign For Energy started in 2000 has been designing and organizing spaces for more harmony and prosperity. Belinda Mendoza, our Certified Feng Shui Consultant can transform your office into a powerhouse of success today! We offer a Free 30 minute phone assessment to determine needs and how we may best serve you.

http://www.designforenergy.com

Belinda Mendoza, Certified Feng Shui Designer/Decorator

belinda@designforenergy.com

512-740-1251

Jessa Carreon

www.7threadz.com

512.260.3732

jessa@7threadz.com

Interiors. Custom order fabrics and trims. Window treatments. Upholstery.


Office Organization (back to top)

The Renegade Organizer Books and Workshops were designed by Business Systems expert Ragen Chastain to help businesses who are ready to get their office organized and their business systemized based on their own unique situations, personalities, and workstyles.

Ragen Chastain, The Renegade Organizer

www.renegadeorganizer.com

512-632-6080

info@renegadeorganizer.com


Photographer (back to top)


Printing (back to top)

Looking for a trustworthy, efficient, and professional printer? PostNet on Far West Boulevard offers the residents of Austin (and surrounding areas) an array of full service printing, shipping, and finishing services. With the ability to print business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, letterhead, and much, much more, PostNet can take care of all your printing needs. PostNet Far West also offers shipping via FedEx, UPS, DHL and the US Postal Service, and has an array of additional services to assist you in growing your business.

Whitney Diehl

PostNet Far West

3571 Far West Boulevard

Austin, TX 78731

(512) 231-1321

www.postnet.com


Promotional Products (back to top)

ATP Promotions

ATP Promotions mission is to meet with you and find that perfect product that keeps your name in front of your new and existing clients, that fits within your budget. If you can think it….I can ink it!. I offer single sales of name badges, at below retail prices.

Kathy Walters

kathyaw@sbcglobal.net

512-670-9523


Public Speaking (back to top)

Susan K. Morrow

Intuitive Life Teacher * Mystic * Author * Speaker

Let’s UN Your UN!

Do you feel…Unhappy? Uninspired? Unloved? Unsuccessful? Whatever your “UN”, I will share with you exactly what you need to know and do to “UN your UN”. That’s right, wouldn’t you love to feel happy, inspired, loved, successful–and all the other good stuff you want to be?
I know how to UN your UN — and together, we’ll have f-UN doing it!

I am also an entertaining and enlightening speaker, with a variety of topics, including personal growth, Law of Attraction, business networking, and more.

http://susankmorrow.com

susan@susankmorrow.com

Tweed Scott – Professional Speaker/Author

Can 45 minutes change your life, your business, and your relationships forever? YES! Learn more about one of the hottest speakers in Texas!

Texans are HOW thinkers…not IF thinkers. That’s why things get done here. I will motivate and inspire your organization to achieve better performance by using those ‘Texan’ qualities that create success. Whether your group is struggling with change and motivation in an uncertain economy, communication and stress, or if you are wondering about the most effective way to market in today’s world. My high energy and motivating programs are the “shot in the arm” that today’s world needs.

Tweed is the author of the 3-time national award-winning book, Texas In Her Own Words. THE book that explains why Texans are the way they are…where all that attitude comes from.

Tweed Scott

832-260-6100

Tweed@TweedScott.com

www.TweedScott.com


SEO (back to top)

ionadasionadas local provides search marketing and social media services to marketers of local products and services. If you see your competitors coming up on your keywords, but you aren’t there, give us a call.

Brian Combs

info@ionadas.com

512-501-1875

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paddington logoMichael Mendoza
Paddington Media Website Design, Spanish Translations & Mass Communication

504 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-584-3346 Office
512-494-8888 Mobile
michael@paddingtonmedia.com

Free Cheetah Vox Web-based Telecommunications Account Available @ http://www.cheetahvox.com
Get 10 Free Text & 10 Free Automated Calls with the set up of your account.

Monthly payment plans available!!

Paddington Media offers Mass Communication services in the form of automated pre-recorded calls, mass texting, call-forwarding and appointment reminders. Voice keywords and codes are also available for realtors and other businesses needs. We also offer high-end, enterprise level website design, databases, and Content Management Solutions. Ask us about our Spanish translation services for your website!

Paddington has a team of programmers who are fully versatile in .NET & PHP, C, HTLM, MYSQL, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, Java, Objective C, eCommerce, Zen Cart, RSS, PayPal, Mobile, Social Networking Apps & Twitter applications.

Monthly Payment plans are available.

Paddington Media is a full-scale new media firm specializing in web design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), mass communication systems, graphic design, HD video production, affordable proprietary content management solutions and custom database solutions.


Social Media (back to top)

outsourceresourceThe Outsource Resource is a one-stop-shopping agency for small businesses, providing a range of support services that enable companies to stay focused on their growth and revenue, while ensuring that their other critical functions take place. This includes: administrative assistance, bookkeeping/QuickBooks, marketing/social media, graphic design, project management, and more. With The Outsource Resource, you get exactly the help you need, for the hours you need, when you need it most. We also offer Outsource Services Bundles, which let you bundle admin, bookkeeping and social media services at a discounted monthly rate. http://www.outres.net

Abigail Mahnke

512-470-0866

abigail@outres.net

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schmoozenetworkingPublicizing your business through networking events, non-profit partnerships, mobile marketing and online promotion strategies. Other services include, but are not limited to: personal touch marketing; planning, coordination & promotion of events, seminars/trainings; manning of trade shows, fundraising, & networking functions.

We also host monthly networking groups – Javajabb, SCHMOOZEFEST Meet & Greet, shoesisters luncheon and many others! Ask about services tailored just for you!

http://www.schmoozenetworking.com

and http://www.shoesisters.net

Nicole Torres-Cooke

512-461-0266

nicole.schmooze@ymail.com


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Travel (back to top)


Venue Locations (back to top)


Video (back to top)

Video shoots, live web-casting, streaming content on the internet., internet radio station design, portal channel design for video.

Hurdie Burk

email: isbnsports@yahoo.com

cell: 512-484-2284


Websites (back to top)

paddington logoPaddington

Media is a full-scale new media firm specializing in web design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), mass communication systems, graphic design, HD video production, affordable proprietary content management solutions and custom database solutions.

We focus on finding the most cost-effective method that will clearly communicate your brand’s message in the marketplace. And above all, we pride ourselves in our customer service, our knowledge of new media and social networking.

Michael Mendoza

michael@paddingtonmedia.com

512-584-3346


Writing (back to top)

REYNOLDS WRITING

Reynolds WritingProfessional writing end editing services for web sites, print marketing, and social media.

I write web pages, blogs, newsletters, brochures, articles, social media profiles — all the critical marketing items that express the “sizzle” of your business. Save time, money, and frustration by leaving the writing to a pro.

I help you get the word out!

William Reynolds

info@reynoldswriting.com

512-417-4157

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DKF Writing Services

Writing: Technical writer and ghost writer for books, white papers, magazines, and journals.

Editing: Copy editor and book editor services.

Proofreading: Magazines, books, and more.

David Kassin Fried

www.dkfwriting.com

david@dkfwriting.com

(512) 567-3414