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"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." 

-- Albert Schweitzer

Volume 2, Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE:

  1. Introduction
    Letter from the CEO

  2. Reside News
    What's New at Reside

  3. In TheSpotlight
    ev3 Inc.
    All District Legal

  4. Sales & Marketing Feature
    The 12 Commandments of Effective PR and Marketing
    By Ann E. Garrity

  5. Business Trends
    Maximize Your IT Investments!
    Refurbished IT equipment takes your dollar further

    By Pete Linn

  6. Technology Focus
    Wherever They Go, There You Are
    By Mike Ellsworth

  7. Just For Fun...
    Because everyone deserves a laugh break!

1. Letter from the CEO

Happy New Year and welcome to the first issue of the second volume of Reside's e-newsletter!  I can hardly believe that a full year has passed since we launched this communications piece, and what a year it has been!  Reside has experienced a number of exciting changes in the past 12 months: We've been privileged to work with several new clients, and have initiatied many new projects for our existing clients.  Our team is growing (see news below), and our services continue to be refined to better serve your Web and Contact Management needs.

Thank you for the feedback you've given us that has helped us grow and improve as individuals, and as a team.  We look forward to continuing to partner with you into 2003 and beyond.  May this year bring you, your family, and your business many good tidings!

Cheerz,
Matt Meents
Chief Executive Officer
mmeents@reside.biz

REMINDER: It's that time of year to update the copyright dates on your web site!  For our clients who use Reside's Dynamic Fusebox editing tool, updating your site footer is quick and easy!  Change it once, and it automatically updates on every page. 

2. Reside News!

Reside Welcomes Paul Wilhoit: Our team continues to grow!  In early December, Paul Wilhoit joined Reside as the Vice President of Contact Management Solutions.  As we expand our services in the area of Contact Management (Customer Relationship Management), Paul will be leading business development and assisting our customers in utilizing their CRM software to its full potential.  For more information about Reside's contact management services, please visit our web site, or contact Paul at pwilhoit@reside.biz or (651) 503-8399.

The Business Journal Highlights: Reside has had the pleasure of participating in The Business Journal Workshop column over the past several months.  Read the resulting articles and learn about the companies profiled:

3. In The Spotlight

ev3 Inc.

ev3 Inc. is a new kind of endovascular company, with a focus in stroke prevention and management, myocardial preservation, peripheral vascular treatment, and other areas where innovative endovascular technology can make a meaningful difference.

Find out how this progressive company is utilizing Reside's services
to bring their brand and products to life online!

All District Legal

All District Legal is the premier organization for continuing education and training to lawyers, law firms, businesses and professionals.  All District Legal provides continuing legal education, in-house training and workshops, trial consulting, and expert witness coaching and training. 

Learn how Reside helped ADL reach their web site goals
"cutting edge" image and great flexibility.


4. Sales & Marketing Feature

The 12 Commandments of Effective PR and Marketing
By Ann E. Garrity - The Garrity Group

No doubt about it, today's business climate is different. The speed is  faster. The stakes are higher. The competition is fiercer. You're expected to market yourself in more places in more ways than ever before.

But whether you're doing a new Web site, developing a new-product brochure, designing a trade show booth or trying to get some press, you need to keep that "30,000-foot" strategic view. To accomplish that, keep in mind these 12 principles for all your marketing and public relations needs.  ...Read Full Article

5. Business Trends

Maximize Your IT Investments!
Refurbished IT equipment takes your dollar further
By Pete Linn - Maxxum Technology Sales

Most of us have purchased a used car during our life. Glamorous stars are frequently foregoing modern designer labels for elegant vintage gowns from bygone eras. Ebay and other online resources have made second-hand shopping a passion for millions. Given this trend, why don't more businesses incorporate refurbished or remarketed IT equipment into their purchasing strategy?  ...Read Full Article

6. Technology Focus

Wherever They Go, There You Are
By Mike Ellsworth - Stratvantage Consulting, LLC

A rather important event for cell phone users happened not long ago, and almost nobody noticed. For the first time, US users of a wireless service known as Short Messaging System (SMS) can send messages to people who subscribe to a different carrier. So now, for example, a Sprint user can message a Verizon user. This puts US users on the same footing as European users have been for years, and it opens up an exciting new channel for US marketers. ...Read Full Article

7. Just For Fun...

A comical view of the workplace:

- Just like family
- Organizational Charts
- Thinking "outside the box"
- Thermostat control

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