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Tips and Tricks on Generating new business with LinkedIn.

Having 500 LinkedIn connections is not enough to make the phone ring. The Leveraging LinkedIn seminar teaches attendees how to transform that passive channel into a robust, proactive lead generator.

Choose from two seminar dates and locations. The first date is Wednesday, May 23, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, 134 Court Street, Plymouth, MA or Wednesday, May 30, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Middleboro Chamber of Commerce, 9 Clayton Road, Middleborough, MA 02346. Cost is $49 per person.

The session will be led by Steve Dubin of PR Works, a full service Public Relations and Advertising firm based in Plymouth Center, MA, who has been trained by Linked University.

The sessions will review your LinkedIn profile and specify how to maximize it to be found and convert visitors; how to create a daily presence on LinkedIn through “alerts” and compelling profile postings; how to join, participate and lead LinkedIn group discussions; how to use LinkedIn’s advance search to create a prospect profile and segmented target audience by Industry, Title, Geography, etc.; how to develop a drip campaign and ask for five requests per day; the essence of a messaging system – including five messages to develop a know, like, trust relationship with the recipient; when to allow prospects to “marinate” and wait for a response; when to ask for telephone or coffee meeting; and how to export LinkedIn contacts to a spreadsheet and utilize that Email data for a monthly E-Newsletter.

To reserve a seat for the Plymouth workshop, click to https://goo.gl/CoZsNi; for Middleborough, click on https://goo.gl/E7QsC5 or contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, SDubin@PRWorkzone.com.

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May LinkedIn Sales Funnel Workshops show the way to new business

Having 500 LinkedIn connections is not enough to make the phone ring. The Leveraging LinkedIn seminar teaches attendees how to transform that passive channel into a robust, proactive lead generator.

Steve Dubin of PR Works, a full-service Public Relations and Advertising firm based in Plymouth, MA will lead two LinkedIn Sales Funnel seminars in May:

May 23, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, 134 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 8:30am to 10am;

May 30, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, 9 Clayton Road, Middleboro, MA on 8:30am to 10am.

Cost is $49 per person.

The session will include:

  • A review of your LinkedIn profile and how to maximize it to be found and convert visitors;
  • How to use LinkedIn’s advance search to create a prospect profile and segmented target audience by Industry, Title, Geography, etc.;
  • How to develop a drip campaign and ask for five connection requests per day; the essence of a messaging system – including five messages to develop a know, like, trust relationship with the recipient;
  • When to allow prospects to “marinate” and wait for a response;
  • When to ask for a telephone or coffee meeting;
  • How to harness discussion group to showcase your expertise;
  • How to leverage LinkedIn’s Pulse publishing to expand credibility;
  • When to add profile updates and use the gentle prod;
  • How to export LinkedIn contacts to a spreadsheet and utilize that e-mail data for a monthly e-newsletter.

Register for Plymouth Session on May 23

Register for Middleborough Session on May 30

To register, click on the link above or contact Steve Dubin at (781) 582-1061 or by email at SDubin@PRWorkzone.com.

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Gas Detection Experts Apollo Safety of Fall River Assist at Boston Marathon

John V. Carvalho III

Apollo Safety, Inc., experts in disaster prevention and providers of gas detection products and services for hospitals, universities, government operations and other organizations throughout New England, was contracted to provide hazardous gas detection equipment and monitoring services at the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon on April 16, 2018.

“As experts in disaster prevention, it was our honor to have been contracted to provide hazardous gas detection equipment and monitoring services at the Boston Marathon,” said John V. Carvalho, III, founder of Apollo Safety and a U.S. Army veteran.

Carvalho has been consulting with fire chiefs and building owners on gas detection and safety for more than two decades and is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, government operations and others throughout the region.

Working with state and local agencies focused on safety and security, Apollo Safety was tasked with monitoring for gas/toxic leaks along the 26.2-mile course through eight cities and towns. Apollo Safety utilized Industrial Scientific’s state-of-the-art portable and wireless detection technologies which provided real-time hazardous gas level readings reporting to a central command center.

Most hazardous gases are virtually undetectable to human senses alone. Gas detection technologies and their utilization at an event of such magnitude are imperative for public safety. The detection systems are extremely sensitive and alarm at the first sign of hazardous gas or toxic leak.

Carvalho continued, “Although inclement weather added to the challenge for many race participants as well as for safety and security forces, we are very pleased to report a highly successful, smooth-running event of which we are very proud to have been a part.”

About Apollo Safety

As experts in disaster prevention, Apollo Safety, Inc. has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. Providing comprehensive gas/toxic leak prevention and detection products and services, Apollo Safety offers comprehensive services which include installation, regular maintenance and monitoring of the systems to ensure all systems are continually in optimal working order.

Apollo Safety provides portable, stationary and wireless gas detection systems, sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers, as well as service in their state of the art in-house service center. The company also provides on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).

A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Apollo Safety has locations in Boston and Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information, call 800-813-5408 or visit http://www.ApolloSafety.com.

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Lawn or Moss pit? Managing Moss tips.

Winter storms late in the season combined with cold temperatures lingering well into spring have created ideal conditions for an adversary of lawns everywhere: moss.

This year, soil became wet, compact, and loss much of its ability to drain under the weight of ice and snow. Because of the late timing of the snows and frozen soil, lawns have had less time than usual to bounce back into mid-season form.

Even normally resilient and regionally popular lawn grasses like Perennial Ryegrass grow poorly under such conditions. Conversely, moss thrives in such environments favoring shade, moisture, compacted soil, poor drainage, and even low nutrients. Fortunately, there are steps you can take now to eradicate the problem as well as help to thwart it later in the season and for years to come.

The first option in eradicating moss is doing so physically – in most cases with a rake. Once patches of moss are identified and removed you can start to consider ways you can alter the environment to favor grass over moss. Then you will add seed to your lawn – especially in places where moss once was. Some recommend using chemicals like dish-safe soap or bleach. This should be done only in extreme circumstances. Consult a lawn-care professional like the ones at Lawn Doctor of Hanover before you start spraying chemicals on your lawn.

Once the moss is physically removed, you can begin to trouble shoot areas of your lawn in which moss were thriving. Shade may be causing you to experiencing moss accumulation around planted trees.  You can remove the soil around the tree and add mulch to eliminate this issue. If you are experiencing moss in drainage areas, you may want to aerate or till the soil then reseed with grass.

It is also recommended to have a sample of your soil tested. In doing so you can determine if your lawn is lacking key nutrients to promote grass growth. You can also see if the PH of your soil is too low or acidic.

Tom Norton of Lawn Doctor suggests, “If low PH level is the culprit responsible for your moss issue, you can make your soil more alkaline by adding Calcitic Lime.” Of course creating the right PH and nutrient balance for your soil is best accomplished with the help of lawn care professionals.”

If your lawn’s soil seems to be overly compact, draining poorly and patchy all over you may want to consider reseeding by Power Seeding. This method will allow seed, soil, and water to come together in the right ratio to allow for germination and does not harm any existing healthy turf. This service will also help to loosen your soil, making it drain better, and reducing the chances moss will grow on it again. Lawn Doctor uses their proprietary Turf Tamer Power Seeder to accomplish this task.

Moss can be managed. Proactive care will make your lawn a season long showcase.

Lawn Doctor is focused on working in harmony with the science of nature. Every service is designed to boost natural growth. This goes beyond the use of simple, green products. The company’s proprietary technology allows its lawn professionals to precisely measure and apply the optimum blend of nutrients and weed control – doing the right thing for your lawn and the environment.

A healthy lawn creates oxygen, removes dust and dirt, and filters water passing through its roots leaving pollutants behind and many more benefits. Lawn Doctor of Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod is a local, family owned and operated business.

For more information about Lawn Doctor, visit www.LawnDoctor.com or call 800-831-1319.

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TIC Radio and Podcast Players Present “Strangers on a Train” on April 26th. Community Invited to Open Mic Night Prior to Show.

Talking Information CenterOn Thursday, April 26, 2018, the award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, is proud to present the live broadcast of “Strangers on a Train” radio drama.

Feature Presentation

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players will be performing “Strangers on A Train”, Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation of the 1950 psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith, at 7:00 p.m. Tune in for an evening of suspense in a tale of two strangers who meet on a train and engage in a discussion about how they each could “get rid of someone” by way of swapping murders so no one is the wiser. But, one of them acts on the conversation.

The talented Radio and Podcast Players cast for “Strangers on A Train” is comprised of TIC volunteers who auditioned for parts. TIC’s radio dramas are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC).

TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content. April’s radio drama is supported in part by a grant from the Marshfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Community Open Mic Night

A special Open Mic Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. will be held in the TIC studio at 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield prior to the feature radio drama performance at 7 p.m. The public is invited to perform and/or attend and light food and refreshments will be served. Those interested are welcome to perform a skit or song, recite poetry or do a little stand-up comedy.

Seating and space for Open Mic Night and the radio drama production is limited, and all who wish to perform at Open Mic and/or attend “Strangers on a Train” performance should RSVP to Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400 or email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Google is going to make it harder to leave your website on a non-secure server. Amston, CT firm warns of July deadline. Solution offered.

From phishing to countless other online scams there is an ever increasing need for improving Internet security.

Google has put off the deadline several times but July 1, 2018 appears to be the date when they will finally implement a new listing ‘Not Secure’ in the address bar of all websites that have not obtained an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate.  This could strongly deter visitors from ‘Not Secure’ websites and impact commerce. It is estimated that as many as one third of all websites will receive this admonishment. Blarneystone Internet Services, based in Amston, CT and serving both local and national clients offers a compliance solution.

It is easy to tell if your website is on a secure server. Open your website in Chrome. In the address bar if it shows a locked padlock with the word “Secure”, your website is secure. If you see an exclamation point or “Not Secure”, your website is in need of a secure certificate.

The new security requirement coincides with the release of Google’s search engine Chrome version 68. The new regulation impacts all websites that include any kind of text input such as login panels, contact forms, search bars, etc.  SSL is standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and browser. The SSL link ensures that all data passed between the two remain private.

Blarneystone will obtain the SSL certificate for website owners. This service includes certifying the owner of a domain name; purchase of a certificate; activation of the certificate; installation of the certificate; and instructions on updating the website to use HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) the encryption used for protecting highly sensitive transactions like online banking and online shopping. Cost for the service is $150. Blarneystone will also update the certificate annually for $150.

“The SSL certificate is a deal breaker for many online shoppers and for good reason,” noted Jim Smith, founder and director of Blarneystone Internet Services.  “Internet shoppers not only crave a depth of product choice, great pricing and fast shipping, but armor-clad security. This is another solid step in that direction.”

About Blarneystone Internet Services

Blarneystone Internet Service, a web design and hosting shop, was created in 1993. The main studio office is in Amston, CT with another office in Hartford, CT.

Managing Director and webmaster, Jim Smith gives presentations on the Internet to local groups. Jim wrote a book for fellow web designers titled, “How to Start a Home-Based Web Design Business” which is currently in its 4th edition. He has since co-written a book for graphic designers, “How to Start a Home-Based Graphic Design Business”.

For more information, contact Blarneystone, LLC via www.Blarneystone.com or (800) 801-3996.

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TIC to Broadcast Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale on April 28th

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC), an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, announces the live broadcast of Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale: Pops! on Saturday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m.

TIC will broadcast the performance live from Thayer Academy Center for the Arts in Braintree.

The evening will feature Glinka: Russlan and Ludmilla Overture; Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List; Schönberg: Selections from Les Misérables; Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance No. 1; and Brahms: Hungarian Dances 5, 6 & 7. Tune in to listen to popular favorites and hits from Broadway to Hollywood, including their traditional version of Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

For more information about Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, visit https://atlanticsymphony.org.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Rolls Out Extra Precision Bearings and Shares Tips for Optimal Performance

Some industrial jobs require precision beyond that provided by standard bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, rolls out Extra Precision Bearings and shares tips to ensure their peak performance.

Extra precision bearings allow for extra fine tolerance and precision, and are ideal for applications with stringent requirements for speed (RPM) and guidance accuracy. Emerson Bearing Boston offers extra precision bearings from several top brands, including Barden, GMN, Nachi, NTN, and NSK.

There are two primary types of extra precision bearings: deep groove bearings and angular contact bearings. They are offered in many sizes, including miniature precision bearings, and are available with various cage types. Extremely versatile and among the most widely used types of bearings, deep groove bearings include full shoulders on each side of the inner and outer ring raceways, allowing for the easy addition of seals or shields. These bearings can handle radial loads, thrust loads, or a combination of both.

Angular contact bearings have one complete ring shoulder; the other ring shoulder is partially or completely removed. This allows them to have a larger ball, which offers greater load capacity and speed capability. Various cage designs are also available to meet specific high-speed requirements. Contact bearings can support thrust loads or a combination of thrust and radial loads. When implemented back-to-back or face-to-face, they can support thrust loads in both directions. Angular contact bearings are available in two types: separable or non-separable. These classifications denote whether the outer ring assembly can be removed from the inner ring. Separable angular contact bearings are especially useful when installing in a blind hole and in applications requiring press fits.

Closures and Cages for Extra Precision Bearings

Bearing closures serve to protect the bearings from internal damage caused by handling. Most bearing assemblies make use of bearing cages to create and maintain uniform ball spacing, reduce torque, and cut down on heat buildup. Extra precision bearings use cages made from stainless steel, bronze, or phenolic as these materials offer higher speeds and better loading capabilities.

“It’s important to understand the exact needs of the application in order to make a proper selection between standard bearings and extra precision bearings,” explained Steve Katz, Emerson Bearing Boston president.

Factors to Consider for Peak Performance

Two of the most important key factors to consider when selecting bearings are preloading and radial internal clearance. These elements should be closely examined to ensure bearings are able to operate efficiently in favorable conditions. The bearings must have the right amount of radial internal clearance, which is the total maximum movement possible for the inner ring in relation to the outer ring. Preloading, on the other hand, involves the removal of internal clearance in a bearing.

Shaft and housing fits are also important factors to keep in mind when employing extra precision bearings. It should also be determined whether extra precision bearings will perform better with grease or oil lubrication.

Katz continued, “It’s imperative to make sure the systems are set up for success before putting extra precision bearings into play. Our team of experts can assist in the right bearing selection for its specific application and requirements in order to equip customers with the knowledge needed to avoid costly pitfalls and downtime.”

For more information about Emerson Bearing Boston’s solutions visit https://www.emersonbearing.com

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a knowledgeable staff; fixed pricing; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Harbor Mortgage Announces Speaker’s Bureau

Matthew Cunningham, CDFA at Flagship Harbor Advisors, Katherine Sheehan, Esq., partner at DesRosiers, Tierney & Sheehan and George Downey, CRMP, founder of Harbor Mortgage Solutions recently presented at Duxbury Council on Aging.

Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc. of Braintree, MA, a family-owned, residential mortgage company and housing wealth management authority, has recently announced a speaker’s bureau.

Harbor Mortgage founder George Downey, CRMP, a forty-year veteran in the Massachusetts real estate and residential mortgage business, leads a team of housing wealth management consultants.  The team’s specialty is consulting to professional advisers and homeowners on the various methods home equity (housing wealth) can be utilized and coordinated with financial management to achieve greater results and extend retirement security.

The speaker’s bureau will include a selection of legal, financial, accounting, insurance, in-home care, and home modification specialists attuned to the special needs and challenges confronting aging homeowners. Scheduled events will be conducted in a moderated panel discussion format.  Both public and private presentations will be offered at various venues including Councils on Aging (COAs), 55 plus communities, Chambers of Commerce, fraternal organizations and business groups throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Each event will include two to four panelists depending on the chosen subject and venue.

Potential topics include:

  • Aging in place –Affording and planning for it
  • Factoring home equity into your retirement plan – Why and how it benefits you
  • Caregiving and other services to help seniors age with grace in their own homes
  • Living safely at home – Modifications for better and safer mobility

The Harbor Mortgage team is looking to partner with other professional service providers for the senior community who are focused on what seniors need to know to age in place with regard to financial planning for staying in the home, utilizing outside caregiving and other services, and modifying the home in order to remain living independently.

“The purpose is to introduce and advance the concept of increasing financial wealth through the inclusion of active management of housing wealth, often the largest but most underutilized asset.  The concept has been proven successful through numerous research studies and addresses the growing retirement crisis confronting aging Americans,” explained Downey, who serves on the Board of Directors of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) and is also a member of Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Massachusetts.

He continued, “By bringing together an expert team of mortgage, financial, elder law, and senior service professionals, we are able to impart essential information to older homeowners about how they can safely utilize housing wealth and continue to remain living independently within their own homes as they age.”

Most recently, Harbor Mortgage speaker’s bureau presented at Cohasset Elder Affairs and Duxbury Council on Aging. To arrange a speaker’s bureau presentation, or to serve as an expert panelist, contact Harbor Mortgage at 781-843-5553.

Housing Wealth Management 

Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc. is a family-owned, residential mortgage company serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Recognized as a leading housing wealth management authority, Harbor Mortgage is dedicated to serving the unique home financing and often complex needs of senior homeowners, while also promoting those needs among consumers, professional advisors, state legislators and industry regulators.

Harbor Mortgage (NMLS #2846) is located in Braintree, MA. For more information, contact 781-843-5553 or visit harbormortgage.com.

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