Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Group Recognizes our High Roller Of the Week!!
Jerimiah Womick
Home Town: Anna-Jonesboro, IL
Hero: Those Around him doing the right things daily
Favorite Quote:
"Its not about where you have been, but about where you're going"
Favorite thing about working here: Watching Others hit their goals and overcome challenges that they never thought they were able to do.
What Got you to your Goals and Beyond: Excitement and hard work. "I'd rather do the job now with enthusiasm then to look back with regret and wish I had."
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Recognizes Our High Roller Of the Week!!
Kwame Willis
Hero: his Grandmother
Favorite Quote:
"A broken clock is right twice a day"
Favorite thing about working here:
How great the people are, and their willingness to help each other grow.
What got your to your goals and beyond:
Confidence !
Rocky Top Marketing Group Recognizes Our Leader of the Week For the Second Time This Month !!
Kwame Willis
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Hometown: Knoxville,TN
Graduated From: Pellissippi State Community College
Where do you want to be in five years:
Running my own business, and providing opportunity to others.
What Motivates you: The opportunity to help others develop themselves into great leaders.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Disaster Recovery for Businesses
Disasters are an unfortunate fact of life, especially if you live
near a coastline. El Niño, Katrina, Irene, and now Sandy have all hit and left
havoc behind. If you’re a small business, disasters like hurricanes can take an
enormous toll. But there are some things you can do to help yourself in case of
an emergency.
If your business has taken damage from a natural disaster, you
should immediately let your insurer know the situation. Do this before
cleaning up any damage. Many insurance companies will need to survey the damage
to give you an estimate, and if you’ve cleaned it all up, you’ve taken away
evidence to support your claims. It may be inconvenient, but keep damaged
materials around until you’ve gotten surveyed.
If you’re in need of financial assistance, check out the Small
Business Administration. You might be able to get a long-term, low-rate
business loan to help with the cost of any damage or economic downturn caused
by disaster.
Be sure to communicate with any customers or clients about what’s
going on. Let them know when business resumes or if there were any other ill
effects from the disaster—shipping delays, inventory issues, etc. Also connect
with them on a personal level, sending well wishes via e-mail or social media.
Be honest about the situation and give them as many details as you can.
Be aware that federal aid might not come quickly, and be prepared to
deal with that accordingly. If you’re in a big area, like New York, there will
most likely be lots of claims stacking up. It can take some time to get through
them and to you. Have a backup plan if this is the case.
Be prepared: have a disaster plan that outlines how you will respond
in case of a disaster. Be sure to consider things like how you will deal with
incoming business before, during, and after a disaster. Consider all the worst
options, so you’ll be prepared for whatever happens. Back up data on a regular
basis to a cloud service so that if computer hardware is destroyed, you won’t
have to start from scratch.
There are always too many “what ifs” to think about when it comes to
preparing for the worst. But they are worth considering so that you’ll know how
to handle things and keep afloat if and when disaster strikes.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Group Recognizes our High Roller of the week
Margie Crespo
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Hero: Dad
Favorite Quote: "its all about the journey not the Destination"
Favorite thing bout working here:
The awesome people that create a great team environment where everyone helps each other attain their goals
What is helping you achieve your goals: The advice of my coaches
Rocky Top Marketing Group Recognizes Our Leader of the Week!!!
Mikayla Harris
Hometown: Kingston,TN
Graduated from: Hardin Valley Academy
Advice: If you want to be a leader of people you must first learn to follow.
Why were you chosen: Because my vision for the future involves the goals of everyone around me.
What motivates you the most: "Da money is the Motive" ha ha success and attaining my personal goals
Monday, November 19, 2012
Fad Diet Fast Facts
As it becomes winter most of us start to worry about all of the food that we'll be eating come the holidays. And
an increasing number of people are looking into ways of dieting that will help them avoid being overweight. The problem these days is that dieting has become a fad of sorts, and every time you turn around, there’s another diet people are swearing by. And while some of them may be solid, safe options, others might be misunderstood.
Yahoo! Shine blogger Janet Lee took a look at some of today’s most popular diets and offered some advice to readers who are thinking about trying one out. Let’s take a look at what she found out:
Green smoothies are highly concentrated mixes of green veggies and fruits. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and are an easy way to get all your servings of produce in. But they’re low in calories and shouldn’t be used as a meal replacement.
Gluten-Free diets are really only necessary for those with Celiac’s disease or sensitivity to gluten. But limiting gluten intake can be a good way to cut calories, and it’s perfectly healthy to live without it.
Chia Seeds are filled with Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and soak up liquid to help fill you up. They can be a great way to add more fiber and omega-3 if your normal diet is lacking.
Bee Pollen contains large amounts of carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins and can be sprinkled on various foods. It’s been used for centuries in Chinese herbal remedies, but there’s not yet conclusive scientific evidence of its benefits. It’s certainly not harmful to give it a try if you’re interested.
Coconut Water is slightly sweet and milky. Quality brands are high in potassium and electrolytes. It’s basically an all-natural sports drink, and while it can be used as a substitute for water, be sure to remember that it contains about 5 calories per ounce.
The Paleo Diet emphasizes a more all-natural diet full of fish, meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It cuts out dairy and most grains as well. People adhering to the diet tend to rapidly lose weight because your body begins metabolizing fat differently. And though it can be difficult to cut out carbs, sugars, and processed food, it’s perfectly healthy and a good way to reduce your risk of obesity and heart disease.
Yahoo! Shine blogger Janet Lee took a look at some of today’s most popular diets and offered some advice to readers who are thinking about trying one out. Let’s take a look at what she found out:
Green smoothies are highly concentrated mixes of green veggies and fruits. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and are an easy way to get all your servings of produce in. But they’re low in calories and shouldn’t be used as a meal replacement.
Gluten-Free diets are really only necessary for those with Celiac’s disease or sensitivity to gluten. But limiting gluten intake can be a good way to cut calories, and it’s perfectly healthy to live without it.
Chia Seeds are filled with Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and soak up liquid to help fill you up. They can be a great way to add more fiber and omega-3 if your normal diet is lacking.
Bee Pollen contains large amounts of carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins and can be sprinkled on various foods. It’s been used for centuries in Chinese herbal remedies, but there’s not yet conclusive scientific evidence of its benefits. It’s certainly not harmful to give it a try if you’re interested.
Coconut Water is slightly sweet and milky. Quality brands are high in potassium and electrolytes. It’s basically an all-natural sports drink, and while it can be used as a substitute for water, be sure to remember that it contains about 5 calories per ounce.
The Paleo Diet emphasizes a more all-natural diet full of fish, meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It cuts out dairy and most grains as well. People adhering to the diet tend to rapidly lose weight because your body begins metabolizing fat differently. And though it can be difficult to cut out carbs, sugars, and processed food, it’s perfectly healthy and a good way to reduce your risk of obesity and heart disease.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Annual Poker Tournament to Feed Families for Thanksgiving
Rocky Top Marketing Group had there annual poker tournament last night raising money to feed families for Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for what we have as a group and are very fortunate to be in a position to give back to the community this thanksgiving. We are very proud to have raised enough money for the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries to feed 72 families this year.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Group just finished its October contest!
Rocky Top Marketing Group had a great contest last month. Dedicated to helping to improve the skills of their team and sales force, Rocky Top Marketing Group offered an incentive to all of their employees in their offices in Knoxville.
Because UT Football is the highlight of everybody's fall, Rocky Top Marketing Group provided tickets to the top two marketing reps in Knoxville for when the Missouri Tigers came to visit the UT Volunteers for this fall classic.
The winners for the November tickets for the game are Ty O'Grady and Cory Whitton. They got to go see the game this last weekend, and it looks like they enjoyed themselves immensely.
Of course, this isn't the only such contest that Rocky Top Marketing Group has organized. The firm continually works with its team to find new and interesting ways to engage their staff and increase sales. Some previous outings and prizes have included a camping trip to the Smoky's, Braves games, and several outings on Norris lake this past summer.
Perhaps this is why Rocky Top Marketing Group is one of the premier marketing groups in Knoxville. Not only do they have a great team, but they work hard to make sure that everyone in the office has the chances and opportunities they need to succeed further. And that's part of what makes them great.
Because UT Football is the highlight of everybody's fall, Rocky Top Marketing Group provided tickets to the top two marketing reps in Knoxville for when the Missouri Tigers came to visit the UT Volunteers for this fall classic.
The winners for the November tickets for the game are Ty O'Grady and Cory Whitton. They got to go see the game this last weekend, and it looks like they enjoyed themselves immensely.
Of course, this isn't the only such contest that Rocky Top Marketing Group has organized. The firm continually works with its team to find new and interesting ways to engage their staff and increase sales. Some previous outings and prizes have included a camping trip to the Smoky's, Braves games, and several outings on Norris lake this past summer.
Perhaps this is why Rocky Top Marketing Group is one of the premier marketing groups in Knoxville. Not only do they have a great team, but they work hard to make sure that everyone in the office has the chances and opportunities they need to succeed further. And that's part of what makes them great.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Group: Rocky Top Marketing Group's Leader of the Week
Rocky Top Marketing Group: Rocky Top Marketing Group's Leader of the Week: Kwame Willis Hometown: Knoxville,TN Graduated From: Pellissippi State Community College Where do you want to be ...
Rocky Top Marketing Group's Leader of the Week
Kwame Willis
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Hometown: Knoxville,TN
Graduated From: Pellissippi State Community College
Where do you want to be in five years:
Running my own business, and providing opportunity to others.
What Motivates you: The opportunity to help others develop themselves into great leaders.
Rocky Top Marketing Group: Rocky Top Marketing recognizes the High Roller of ...
Rocky Top Marketing Group: Rocky Top Marketing recognizes the High Roller of ...: Deshun Smith Hometown: Atlanta,GA Graduated from: Quincy University Hero: My Mom Favorite Quote: "Success is Mandatory" Favorit...
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing recognizes the High Roller of the week:
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Deshun Smith
Hometown: Atlanta,GA
Graduated from: Quincy University
Hero: My Mom
Favorite Quote: "Success is Mandatory"
Favorite thing about working at RTMG: the opportunity to develop others and watch them grow & succeed
What Got you to your goals and beyond: Confidence!!!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
How Non-Profits Inspire & How Businesses Can, Too
Recently, Performance Inspired, Inc. released a survey that
ranked the country’s 25 most inspiring companies. Out of 2,175 respondents came
answers like Apple, Target, Starbucks, Microsoft, Whole Foods, Coca-Cola,
Amazon, and Google. Somehow, despite being large corporations, these businesses
managed to touch and inspire their consumers in a way we often see non-profits
do.
Consumers will be loyal to companies whose beliefs align
with their own. That’s why mission statements like Starbucks’ “To inspire and
nurture the human spirit” and Microsoft’s “Your potential, our passion” hit us
so hard. They make us feel like we’re helping serve a higher purpose by being
their customer.
If you want your business to inspire, you’ve got to find a
way to associate yourself genuinely with an inspiring cause—and then follow
through. Make your customers believe in something they previously didn’t think
was possible. You must be innovative if you want to be truly inspiring. What’s
inspiring about buying food? Not much. But buying whole, organic, sustainable
food makes us feel good. Your mission should, in some way, change the world for
the better once completed.
How many companies tell customers that they are genuinely
appreciated? Just a phone call, a thank-you note, or something to let them know
their business is important can make all the difference. The key is to do so
without trying to make a sale, because that will tell the customer what you
really care about is their money—and not them.
Make your customer feel like they are part of something
that’s changing the world. Ask them to join you in your cause. Find something
customers will be enthusiastic about within your business or its endeavors and
then get customers involved.
Lastly, communication. If you’re doing some great goodness
for the world, shout it out for everyone to hear. Give people a chance to
experience what helping the world looks like through pictures, missions,
stories—the more you can provide, the better.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Benefits of Computer Glasses
Many of us spend a good portion of our time on the
computer—whether it’s at work, or surfing the web for a few hours several times
a week. The more time we spend on the computer, the bigger the chance we have
of suffering from Computer Vison Syndrome (CVS), which includes symptoms like
eye strain and blurring vision.
It’s difficult for our eyes to constantly focus and refocus
on the computer screen, on our keyboards, on documents, and more. It’s also
hard on our eyes to constantly be exposed to blue light—light emitted from our
computer screens, which suppresses melatonin and can make it difficult to sleep
if exposed at night.
A good option for those who spend a lot of time on the computer
is to invest in computer glasses, which help your eyes focus on the screen and
can dramatically reduce eyestrain. Because it is difficult for our eyes to
focus on the computer screen at times, we compensate by moving in closer to the
screen, tipping our heads back, and straining our eyes. This can result in
headaches, further blurred vision, and pain in the neck, shoulders, and back.
Computer glasses are “high tech computer eyewear designed to
protect, enhance and optimize your vision, “ according to the major technology
eyewear company Gunnar. Using a yellow-tinted lens, computer glasses help
filter out harsh blue light and UV rays, improving contrast and making it
easier overall for our eyes to focus on the screen.
There are an array of lens designs, coatings, and tints
available for computer glasses. For those that already wear glasses,
occupational bifocal and trifocal lenses can be customized to support your
computer usage.
There are several options for purchasing computer eyewear.
Over the counter, non-prescription glasses are available for varying prices,
though it is highly recommended to meet with an actual eye care professional to
get all the benefits of computer glasses.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Social Media For Businesses from Rocky Top Marketing Group
Everyone’s online these days. Particularly, everyone’s using
social media to connect to others—both personally and professionally. Social
media can be a great asset to business, but if used improperly, it can also
have a negative effect. If you’re planning on integrating it into the workplace
as a communication tool, it’s important to have a set of guidelines in place.
Beside a set of “rules,” you’ve also got to model the
behavior you want to see from your employees. Don’t have it managed by someone
who can’t represent your company’s culture and brand correctly.
Keep in mind that if you’re not letting employees use
Facebook at work, you shouldn’t expect them to check up on work e-mail at home
or in off-hours. Have your policies or rules based around job performance.
If you’re planning on using social media, encourage
employees to engage with each other and with customers. Just make sure they
have some tools to guide them. Train employees how to use these tools and
convey what you hope to see.
Build these principles and guidelines around a culture of
trust and responsibility. It’s okay to use examples of worst-case scenarios,
but also include best case scenarios. It’s important that employees know how
their social media usage impacts the company as a whole, both positively and
negatively. Don’t point fingers if someone’s misused social media in the
past—start fresh and clean, and ready to do things right.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Rocky Top Marketing Group would like to recognize our leader of the week, Ty O’Grady.
Hometown:
Cleveland, TN.
Graduated From: Northern
IL University with an MA in Philosophy.
Advice: “Treat
everyone like they are the person they want to be.”
Why were you chosen this week? “Having a consistent positive attitude.”
Where do you want to be in five years? “Enjoying the freedom to choose the people I want to work
with.”
What motivates you most?
“Setting the right example to help others develop professionally and
personally”
Rocky Top Marketing Group would like to recognize our High Roller of the Week, Lauren Sagona.
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hero: Her grandmother
Favorite Quote: “What is worth the price is
always worth the fight.”
Favorite thing about working here: “Being able to have great conversations
with cool people in and out of the office.”
What got you to your goals and beyond?
“Believing in myself and accepting daily challenges.”
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