This document outlines what to expect from a career counseling session, including a minimum of 60 minutes spent analyzing the individual's resume, LinkedIn profile, intended market, and job market realities. The counselor will work with the individual to understand their career story and intentions, obstacles, and develop an individualized career plan with recommendations like resume revisions, introductions, and enrollment in an online career program. The session fee is $120 and the organization claims to move people towards reemployment at least 35% faster than other methods through a personalized approach.
Chittenden Valley Transportation Services is creating a 10 bus operation in Northern Vermont led by Kenneth Martin. The goal is to have a 10 bus fleet serving 40 employees providing transportation services for schools, churches, events, tourism, hospitals, weddings and special needs populations. Currently they have one 24 passenger bus billing 30 hours per week and earning $1,500 per week. They are seeking $65,000 to purchase a used 72 passenger bus and a $25,000 line of credit to manage cash flow between weekly and monthly paying clients and cover operational expenses.
James Fenter is a project manager for accounting systems with a master's degree. He has experience managing accounting software implementation projects. Fenter brings expertise in project management and accounting systems to help organizations streamline processes and leverage technology.
SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They work with a variety of clients across different industries. Their services include resume and branding assistance, skills assessments, career advising sessions, and help finding subject matter expertise and employment. They offer various enrollment packages with options for individual services à la carte.
The document discusses how safety efforts and measurements should focus on positive safety behaviors rather than results like zero injuries. It states that focusing on behaviors like safety meetings, inspections, and hazard identifications will lead to improved safety culture and increased likelihood of zero injuries. The document outlines specific safety responsibilities and behaviors that drilling and completions staff are accountable for to actively manage safety performance. The goal is to work towards safety excellence by developing an advanced safety culture and system according to six criteria like top management commitment and employee involvement.
This document outlines what to expect from a career counseling session, including a minimum of 60 minutes spent analyzing the individual's resume, LinkedIn profile, intended market, and job market realities. The counselor will work with the individual to understand their career story and intentions, obstacles, and develop an individualized career plan with recommendations like resume revisions, introductions, and enrollment in an online career program. The session fee is $120 and the organization claims to move people towards reemployment at least 35% faster than other methods through a personalized approach.
Chittenden Valley Transportation Services is creating a 10 bus operation in Northern Vermont led by Kenneth Martin. The goal is to have a 10 bus fleet serving 40 employees providing transportation services for schools, churches, events, tourism, hospitals, weddings and special needs populations. Currently they have one 24 passenger bus billing 30 hours per week and earning $1,500 per week. They are seeking $65,000 to purchase a used 72 passenger bus and a $25,000 line of credit to manage cash flow between weekly and monthly paying clients and cover operational expenses.
James Fenter is a project manager for accounting systems with a master's degree. He has experience managing accounting software implementation projects. Fenter brings expertise in project management and accounting systems to help organizations streamline processes and leverage technology.
SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They work with a variety of clients across different industries. Their services include resume and branding assistance, skills assessments, career advising sessions, and help finding subject matter expertise and employment. They offer various enrollment packages with options for individual services à la carte.
The document discusses how safety efforts and measurements should focus on positive safety behaviors rather than results like zero injuries. It states that focusing on behaviors like safety meetings, inspections, and hazard identifications will lead to improved safety culture and increased likelihood of zero injuries. The document outlines specific safety responsibilities and behaviors that drilling and completions staff are accountable for to actively manage safety performance. The goal is to work towards safety excellence by developing an advanced safety culture and system according to six criteria like top management commitment and employee involvement.
This study examined the effects of soil water temperature on root hydraulic resistance (Rh) in six species of Iberian pines. Rh increased for all species as temperature decreased from 30°C to 0°C. Mountain pine species showed consistently higher Rh values than coastal pine species at all temperatures tested. Mountain pines also displayed a more pronounced increase in Rh in response to decreasing temperatures, with their Rh response curves exhibiting a sharper inflection point between 20-10°C. These differences in hydraulic behavior between mountain and coastal pine species support their observed spatial segregation patterns along altitudinal gradients in the Iberian Peninsula, and may influence how these species respond to future climate change.
Inauguración Jornada de Estudios Notariales y registralesisaorrego
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados y las restricciones a los viajes. Aunque las vacunas han permitido la reapertura de muchas economías, los efectos a largo plazo de la pandemia en sectores como el turismo y los viajes aún no están claros.
A binary tree is composed of nodes where each node contains a value and pointers to its left and right children. A binary tree traversal involves systematically visiting each node by traversing either breadth-first or depth-first. Breadth-first traversal visits nodes by level while depth-first traversal can be pre-order, in-order, or post-order depending on when the node is visited. Threaded binary trees reduce the number of null pointers by using them to point to other nodes for more efficient traversals.
Etude Apec - Les cadres organisateurs à distanceApec
Une étude de l'Apec en partenariat avec le Cnam sur les cadres organisateurs à distance.
Qui sont ces cadres organisateurs à distance ? Peut-on les repérer et les isoler facilement, occupent-ils réellement une place à part ou s’agit-il d’individus qui «participent» et «contribuent» à l’exercice du pouvoir dans les entreprises
sans en être les détenteurs ?
Les auteurs :
Marie-Anne Dujarier, maître de conférences à la Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris III et chercheure au Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire pour la Sociologie Économique (LISE UMR CNAM /CNRS)
avec les contributions :
de Loup Wolff, administrateur INSEE, CEE-CREAPT (Centre d’Étude de l’Emploi-Centre de recherches sur l'expérience, l’âge et les populations au travail), pour le traitement statistique des données
et de Régis Schlagdenhauffen, ATER à l’Université de Nancy et chercheur associé au LISE, pour l’analyse sociométrique des offres d’emploi.
Asiakasymmärrys ja Social Selling B2B-myyjän työssä. Ostamisen muutos muutti B2B-myynnin. Mitä Social Selling tarkoittaa B2B-myyjän työssä. Tiivistelmä presentaatiosta Laurea Ammattikorkeakoulun markkinoinnin opiskelijoille 20.11.2015 / Leena Kähkönen.
The document outlines the key stages in a design process:
1. The problem and client brief define the scope and goals of the project. Research is conducted to better understand requirements.
2. Possible solutions are generated and evaluated against the brief. Ideas may be synthesized into new concepts.
3. Prototypes are created, refined, and realized into a final design. The design and process are then evaluated.
Aubrey Meador is seeking a position as a physical education or health educator with over 15 years of teaching experience at various schools in Illinois. She has a Bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University with a focus on physical education and a minor in health education. Meador has experience teaching a variety of subjects including physical education, health, language arts, and coaching multiple sports teams. She is knowledgeable in educational software and creating lifelong healthy habits in students.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Andrea Maietta, Paolo Sale - Hit him harder! The revenge of the technological...Codemotion
Too many times, in collective imagination, the typical rugby player is pictured as a grunting lowbrow. But is he? Truth be told, some of us actually are. But that doesn't depend on rugby. How does that relates to technology? What can a GPS do to help coaches and players to get to the top? How do you deal with the large volume of data produced? What are the few KPIs that really matters? In this case study we'll see how one of the top teams of Milan collects and examine data from the players, and explore new possibilities to unleash the power of objects.
High School Multiple Exposure/Sequence Photography LessonMeredith Hudson
Sequence photography involves taking multiple single exposures of a subject in different locations or poses within a scene, combining the images together in Photoshop to create a single composite image that tells a story through motion. The document provides instructions for setting up a sequence photo shoot using a tripod, taking individual photos of a subject in different spots while changing their position and direction faced, and then combining the multiple images in Photoshop.
4ta Jornada Técnica de ConexiónReciclado / NOT OFF - Natalia NothoffConexiónReciclado
4ta Jornada Técnica de ConexiónReciclado “Diseño como estrategia de valorización de residuos industriales”
Jueves 9 de Abril
Taller de investigación Pomada
Luzuriaga 655| Barracas – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Organizo:
• Conexión Reciclado: La Bolsa de Subproductos Industriales | www.conexionreciclado.com.ar
• Pomada | www.pomadaweb.com
Objetivos:
• Presentar las ventajas y condiciones necesarias para el desarrollo de productos de diseño a base de scrap indsutrial.
• Divulgar casos exitosos de diseño de productos a base de scrap industrial.
• Generar un espacio formal para que posibles ofertantes y demandantes entren en contacto directo.
- The document discusses Redstar Ergoutou, a Chinese baijiu brand, and opportunities to expand its market to Chinese expats in San Francisco, particularly in Chinatown.
- The strategic problem is that while Chinese expats are aware of the brand, they are not aware it is available overseas. There is significant market potential given the large Chinese population outside of China.
- The recommendation is for Redstar to invest in marketing and exporting to expand abroad, starting in Chinatown, San Francisco. With an investment of $2 million and targeting the estimated 300,000 person Chinese population in Chinatown, Redstar could earn around $1.4 million in profit in the first year.
What is SMARTVT - Unlocking the Power of Influencewww.SMARTvt.org
SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They offer two executive package options - Option A for $1,279 which includes career assessments, certifications, counseling sessions and introductions for subject matter expertise. Option B is $500 plus $.99 weekly fees and includes group career support and recommendations. Individual services can also be purchased a la carte starting at $.99 per week for access. The organization aims to help clients refine expertise, find career preferences, earn income through expertise, and build a personal brand.
A Way VT Can Save $26M for DCF by CEO Larry Cristwww.SMARTvt.org
This document proposes a new initiative called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address problems with Vermont's child protection system. The system is experiencing unsustainable annual caseload increases of 10-20% and ranks highly for permanently removing young children from families. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams for families early on to provide legal assistance, intensive service coordination, and accountability. Pilot programs show BTC could significantly reduce custody rates and associated costs while improving outcomes for families and children. The document outlines the problems with the current system and how BTC aims to improve transparency, accountability, legal representation for families, and coordination of services. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody annually in each county, achieving estimated savings
Bending the curve - Saving $20M for State of Vermontwww.SMARTvt.org
The document outlines challenges with Vermont's child protection system and proposes a new approach called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address these challenges. The current system takes too many young children into state custody too soon, does too little for families, and spends too much money. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams in each county to thoroughly assess cases before custody and provide coordinated services to safely keep families together whenever possible. Pilot projects found BTC could reduce custody rates for young children by 30% while improving outcomes and saving millions annually. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody per county through early intervention and family support.
SMART Holdings USA - SMARTvt Magazine Spring 2017www.SMARTvt.org
1) The document discusses Kenneth Martin, a transportation expert from Hinesburg, Vermont who launched an affordable transportation company in 2016 to make theme-based transportation like weddings and youth programs more accessible and affordable.
2) It also discusses Larry Crist, the former CEO of the American Red Cross, who has a plan called "Bending the Curve" to decrease the high rate at which Vermont seizes children from parents, lower associated costs by 75%, and better support families.
3) The plan aims to address risks to children from issues like opioid dependency through more comprehensive family assessments and integrated social services rather than the default of recommending custody.
This document is listing the requirements for a Quarry Master position at a historic marble quarry in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of geology, specifically the formation of marble through metamorphism. They will also have experience operating and maintaining quarry equipment and managing a quarry staff. The candidate must understand the unique characteristics of operating the only Tennessee Pink quarry in the world.
Daniel Carver was the Chief Financial Officer at Keurig Green Mountain (KGM) responsible for overseeing the contract manufacturing of K-cups with partners. He established processes to ensure KGM was reimbursed appropriately according to agreements and developed tracking systems for raw materials and finished goods. Under his leadership, the number of partner brands grew from one in 2010 to eleven in 2015, representing 20 brands and accounting for 35% of KGM's volume and $700 million in revenue by aligning partners within KGM's operations.
This study examined the effects of soil water temperature on root hydraulic resistance (Rh) in six species of Iberian pines. Rh increased for all species as temperature decreased from 30°C to 0°C. Mountain pine species showed consistently higher Rh values than coastal pine species at all temperatures tested. Mountain pines also displayed a more pronounced increase in Rh in response to decreasing temperatures, with their Rh response curves exhibiting a sharper inflection point between 20-10°C. These differences in hydraulic behavior between mountain and coastal pine species support their observed spatial segregation patterns along altitudinal gradients in the Iberian Peninsula, and may influence how these species respond to future climate change.
Inauguración Jornada de Estudios Notariales y registralesisaorrego
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados y las restricciones a los viajes. Aunque las vacunas han permitido la reapertura de muchas economías, los efectos a largo plazo de la pandemia en sectores como el turismo y los viajes aún no están claros.
A binary tree is composed of nodes where each node contains a value and pointers to its left and right children. A binary tree traversal involves systematically visiting each node by traversing either breadth-first or depth-first. Breadth-first traversal visits nodes by level while depth-first traversal can be pre-order, in-order, or post-order depending on when the node is visited. Threaded binary trees reduce the number of null pointers by using them to point to other nodes for more efficient traversals.
Etude Apec - Les cadres organisateurs à distanceApec
Une étude de l'Apec en partenariat avec le Cnam sur les cadres organisateurs à distance.
Qui sont ces cadres organisateurs à distance ? Peut-on les repérer et les isoler facilement, occupent-ils réellement une place à part ou s’agit-il d’individus qui «participent» et «contribuent» à l’exercice du pouvoir dans les entreprises
sans en être les détenteurs ?
Les auteurs :
Marie-Anne Dujarier, maître de conférences à la Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris III et chercheure au Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire pour la Sociologie Économique (LISE UMR CNAM /CNRS)
avec les contributions :
de Loup Wolff, administrateur INSEE, CEE-CREAPT (Centre d’Étude de l’Emploi-Centre de recherches sur l'expérience, l’âge et les populations au travail), pour le traitement statistique des données
et de Régis Schlagdenhauffen, ATER à l’Université de Nancy et chercheur associé au LISE, pour l’analyse sociométrique des offres d’emploi.
Asiakasymmärrys ja Social Selling B2B-myyjän työssä. Ostamisen muutos muutti B2B-myynnin. Mitä Social Selling tarkoittaa B2B-myyjän työssä. Tiivistelmä presentaatiosta Laurea Ammattikorkeakoulun markkinoinnin opiskelijoille 20.11.2015 / Leena Kähkönen.
The document outlines the key stages in a design process:
1. The problem and client brief define the scope and goals of the project. Research is conducted to better understand requirements.
2. Possible solutions are generated and evaluated against the brief. Ideas may be synthesized into new concepts.
3. Prototypes are created, refined, and realized into a final design. The design and process are then evaluated.
Aubrey Meador is seeking a position as a physical education or health educator with over 15 years of teaching experience at various schools in Illinois. She has a Bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University with a focus on physical education and a minor in health education. Meador has experience teaching a variety of subjects including physical education, health, language arts, and coaching multiple sports teams. She is knowledgeable in educational software and creating lifelong healthy habits in students.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Andrea Maietta, Paolo Sale - Hit him harder! The revenge of the technological...Codemotion
Too many times, in collective imagination, the typical rugby player is pictured as a grunting lowbrow. But is he? Truth be told, some of us actually are. But that doesn't depend on rugby. How does that relates to technology? What can a GPS do to help coaches and players to get to the top? How do you deal with the large volume of data produced? What are the few KPIs that really matters? In this case study we'll see how one of the top teams of Milan collects and examine data from the players, and explore new possibilities to unleash the power of objects.
High School Multiple Exposure/Sequence Photography LessonMeredith Hudson
Sequence photography involves taking multiple single exposures of a subject in different locations or poses within a scene, combining the images together in Photoshop to create a single composite image that tells a story through motion. The document provides instructions for setting up a sequence photo shoot using a tripod, taking individual photos of a subject in different spots while changing their position and direction faced, and then combining the multiple images in Photoshop.
4ta Jornada Técnica de ConexiónReciclado / NOT OFF - Natalia NothoffConexiónReciclado
4ta Jornada Técnica de ConexiónReciclado “Diseño como estrategia de valorización de residuos industriales”
Jueves 9 de Abril
Taller de investigación Pomada
Luzuriaga 655| Barracas – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Organizo:
• Conexión Reciclado: La Bolsa de Subproductos Industriales | www.conexionreciclado.com.ar
• Pomada | www.pomadaweb.com
Objetivos:
• Presentar las ventajas y condiciones necesarias para el desarrollo de productos de diseño a base de scrap indsutrial.
• Divulgar casos exitosos de diseño de productos a base de scrap industrial.
• Generar un espacio formal para que posibles ofertantes y demandantes entren en contacto directo.
- The document discusses Redstar Ergoutou, a Chinese baijiu brand, and opportunities to expand its market to Chinese expats in San Francisco, particularly in Chinatown.
- The strategic problem is that while Chinese expats are aware of the brand, they are not aware it is available overseas. There is significant market potential given the large Chinese population outside of China.
- The recommendation is for Redstar to invest in marketing and exporting to expand abroad, starting in Chinatown, San Francisco. With an investment of $2 million and targeting the estimated 300,000 person Chinese population in Chinatown, Redstar could earn around $1.4 million in profit in the first year.
What is SMARTVT - Unlocking the Power of Influencewww.SMARTvt.org
SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They offer two executive package options - Option A for $1,279 which includes career assessments, certifications, counseling sessions and introductions for subject matter expertise. Option B is $500 plus $.99 weekly fees and includes group career support and recommendations. Individual services can also be purchased a la carte starting at $.99 per week for access. The organization aims to help clients refine expertise, find career preferences, earn income through expertise, and build a personal brand.
A Way VT Can Save $26M for DCF by CEO Larry Cristwww.SMARTvt.org
This document proposes a new initiative called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address problems with Vermont's child protection system. The system is experiencing unsustainable annual caseload increases of 10-20% and ranks highly for permanently removing young children from families. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams for families early on to provide legal assistance, intensive service coordination, and accountability. Pilot programs show BTC could significantly reduce custody rates and associated costs while improving outcomes for families and children. The document outlines the problems with the current system and how BTC aims to improve transparency, accountability, legal representation for families, and coordination of services. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody annually in each county, achieving estimated savings
Bending the curve - Saving $20M for State of Vermontwww.SMARTvt.org
The document outlines challenges with Vermont's child protection system and proposes a new approach called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address these challenges. The current system takes too many young children into state custody too soon, does too little for families, and spends too much money. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams in each county to thoroughly assess cases before custody and provide coordinated services to safely keep families together whenever possible. Pilot projects found BTC could reduce custody rates for young children by 30% while improving outcomes and saving millions annually. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody per county through early intervention and family support.
SMART Holdings USA - SMARTvt Magazine Spring 2017www.SMARTvt.org
1) The document discusses Kenneth Martin, a transportation expert from Hinesburg, Vermont who launched an affordable transportation company in 2016 to make theme-based transportation like weddings and youth programs more accessible and affordable.
2) It also discusses Larry Crist, the former CEO of the American Red Cross, who has a plan called "Bending the Curve" to decrease the high rate at which Vermont seizes children from parents, lower associated costs by 75%, and better support families.
3) The plan aims to address risks to children from issues like opioid dependency through more comprehensive family assessments and integrated social services rather than the default of recommending custody.
This document is listing the requirements for a Quarry Master position at a historic marble quarry in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of geology, specifically the formation of marble through metamorphism. They will also have experience operating and maintaining quarry equipment and managing a quarry staff. The candidate must understand the unique characteristics of operating the only Tennessee Pink quarry in the world.
Daniel Carver was the Chief Financial Officer at Keurig Green Mountain (KGM) responsible for overseeing the contract manufacturing of K-cups with partners. He established processes to ensure KGM was reimbursed appropriately according to agreements and developed tracking systems for raw materials and finished goods. Under his leadership, the number of partner brands grew from one in 2010 to eleven in 2015, representing 20 brands and accounting for 35% of KGM's volume and $700 million in revenue by aligning partners within KGM's operations.
James Howard is a president and CEO with an MBA from Northeastern University and a BS from Boston College. He transitioned a specialty contract manufacturer of bar soap into a global skin care products manufacturer approved by the FDA, developing patents and licensing agreements. As a formulary leader, he compounded client-driven products and created an intellectual property renewal revenue model. His areas of successful leadership include technology and product management, career growth, and differentiating business opportunities that create profitability and societal good.
Michael Kipp is an experienced C-level executive with over 20 years of international business experience across multiple industries. He has held roles including SVP and CFO, helping to improve P&L performance and transform companies. He has a track record of leading turnarounds through developing strategic plans, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable profitable growth.
Donna Walters provides human capital utilization consulting services. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from UMass Amherst. Her specialties include operational efficiency, business analysis, grant writing, leadership development, and small business administration. A sample work project involves developing a strategic plan and implementation timeline to update membership criteria and policies for a cooperative business.
Donna Walters has experience in operational efficiency, business analysis, and community outreach. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Her work sample outlines a strategic gameplan for a membership team focused on research, gaining buy-in, implementation, and planning for sustainable success through leadership development, financial health, and effective communication. She provides her contact information and lists relevant experience, education, industries, and specialties.
This mutual nondisclosure agreement is between Tier 1, SMARTvt, SMART Holdings USA, Job Club ("Discloser") and their employees, consultants, trusted advisors, board members, job club participants, and corporate officers ("Recipient"). It protects both parties' confidential information, including intellectual property, exchanged verbally, in writing, electronically, or through other means. The agreement prohibits using or disclosing confidential information without authorization for three years. It also requires keeping the information secure, returning or destroying it upon request, and handling any government requests carefully to prevent losing its proprietary status. The agreement is governed by Vermont law and allows for injunctive relief in case of a breach.
This document proposes a study on the unique correlation between Vermont and Cuba. It notes that both places value small, community-focused societies with an emphasis on local food production, education, and tourism. The document outlines areas of potential collaboration between Vermont and Cuba, including agricultural practices, educational resources, tourism, and culinary/hospitality exchanges. It concludes by listing next steps such as further defining the mission, establishing a management team, finding supporters, and seeking funding opportunities.
Dan Carver was responsible for growing Keurig's contract manufacturing business by interpreting agreements, establishing processes, developing tracking systems, and providing financial analysis and feedback. Under his leadership, the number of contract manufacturing partners grew from one to eleven representing 20 brands. This helped legitimize Keurig's single-serve system and allowed the company to produce approximately 90% of k-cups after patents expired, while partners took on market risks. The contract manufacturing portfolio grew to represent 35% of volume and $700 million in revenue by 2015.
Milan & Blanca - Guess The Name of This World City ??www.SMARTvt.org
Milan and Blanka submitted a proposal form in 2015. The form was likely for a project or funding request, though no other details were provided in the short document. In just 3 words, it conveyed the submitters, year, and a reference code or abbreviation but no other contextual information.
The document discusses services offered by Cygnus Security Consulting, LLC and the SMART Anti-Embezzlement Partnership to detect and prevent embezzlement. It notes that traditional audits often miss illegal activity, but their forensic specialists, which include former law enforcement, can find improper behavior through examining accounts, transactions, signatures, and surveillance. The partnership also provides educational programs to deter embezzlement.
The document introduces SMARTvt, a business development organization selected to help build out the business opportunity for a new safety gear company. It outlines the strategy to 1) enter quick target markets like hardware and sporting goods, 2) build a sales organization, and 3) finalize a supply agreement. Financing will be needed to fund working capital as the company aims for $6 million in annual sales. The strategy is to slowly expand by completing small initial steps.