DyNAMC "Alliance" November 2013 Issue 2 | Page 8

Features 53 54 56 58 61 64 68 70 Better Employee Management: 8 Critical Areas for Small Business Success Your employees make up one of the most important segments of your business alliances, David Doo Dare, of Paychex HR Solutions, offers eight critical areas of employee management to ensure those alliances are strong. A Strategic Alliance with Your Accounting Firm A strategic alliance between a business and an accounting firm can yield big dividends for both. See the details in this article by Bill Diller, NAMC Committee Member and CFO of the Financial Edge Consulting Group. Easy Tips on Dressing for Success This Season The season to be jolly is almost upon us, and looking one’s best is never more important. Puris founder and NAMC Member Katy Goshtasbi offers eight helpful tips for keeping your professional brand sharp during the holidays. How to Maximize Value From Your Advisor Team with Strategy Blueprints Get more value from your adviser team by reading Chartered Financial Consultant Bill Black’s article on the advantages of bringing your team together to ensure success. Strategic Alliances - Where to Begin? Dr. Aaron Bruce PhD gives a detailed overview of the various types of strategic alliances that could prove useful to any organization. Bruce is Chief Diversity Officer at San Diego State University. The Ultimate Alliance NAMC Member Pastor Theola D. Campbell, of the Release Worship Center, narrates the story of the “Ultimate Alliance” in her column, Words to Inspire. Green Buildings and Solar Power: What Building Contractors Should Know Green Advantage Inc.’s Grady O’Rear speaks about the solar industry and receives ANSI/ISO/IEC accreditation from the American National Standards Institute. Develop Your Personal Brand in Order to Create & Solidify Alliances In the Personal Branding Corner, NAMC Member Katy Goshtasbi writes that appearing self-confident is important when building alliances because impressions matter. , 8 • DyNAMC