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Lapels Dry Cleaning joins Sandy relief efforts

Fred Siegel of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Hanover
Fred Siegel, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Hanover, Mass., loads bags of clothes from drive held to benefit victims of Super Storm Sandy. Lapels customers generated 45 bags of clothing for the drive.

HANOVER, MA…

As a rule in general rule, sand and dry cleaning do not mix. Yet when Fred Siegel, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning in Hanover, heard from his lifelong friend, a New Jersey resident, about a clothing drive to help victims of Super Storm Sandy on the Jersey Shore, he had to do something. That something turned out to be a clothing drive that generated 45 bags of clothes on a truck headed to a homeless shelter located in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

“My best friend Artie Pazan lives in Glen Rock, New Jersey. We were on the phone and he was telling me about a clothing drive his temple was having for people in Seaside Heights. I got off the phone and told my daughter Ariel. She suggested doing a clothing drive at Lapels. We put out an e-mail to our customers on Tuesday afternoon and bags started showing up by Tuesday night,” said Siegel

And the bags kept coming. By Saturday, the day it came time to drive the clothing down to New Jersey, Lapels Dry Cleaners had donated 45 55-gallon contractor’s bags worth of clothes. Siegel, who made the trip down to New Jersey, was floored by the gestures of his customers and the response of the recipients.

“We’ve held clothing drives before and our customers have always been very generous, but this was far more than I ever could have imagined,” said Siegel. “Perhaps the only thing more amazing than our customers’ generosity was the response from the shelter. They were overjoyed by the donations and began distributing the clothes almost right away.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning efforts for Sandy victims was not limited to clothing drives. Two Lapels Dry Cleaning stores near the affected areas in Brick and Freehold, New Jersey have been cleaning the uniforms of relief effort workers (e.g. fire and police officials) free of charge since the Storm.

“Being Part of the Community is a big part of owning a Lapels Dry Cleaning Store.  We are so proud of how our Owner / Operators rose to the challenge in such a challenging Environment.  In Brick, NJ there was a real need to get the uniforms of those Police & Fire Personnel cleaned, and without power for two weeks this was quite a challeng.” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We also commend Fred and his staff for their efforts in putting together this drive. Lapels is a lot like a big family. That may sound cliché, but in situations like where we have store owners reaching out to help out those affected by a disaster like this in the backyard of other store owners, you realize how true it is.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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“Rejuvenate, Refresh, Sparkle and Shine” – South Shore Skin Center and Spa to Hold Holiday Event on Dec. 22nd

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive medical and cosmetic dermatology practices in Massachusetts will hold their annual Holiday Event on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Spa, located at One Scobee Circle in Plymouth.

The theme of the event is “Rejuvenate, Refresh, Sparkle and Shine” and Lori Skinner, RN, BSN, Cosmetic Nurse Specialist and Lenae Richard, Licensed Medical Aesthetician will lead it.

Attendees will learn about skin treatments and products for looking their best at the holidays and be able to experience the newest Party Peel for face and hands. Light refreshments will be served.

Appointments are limited and reservations are required. There is a $20 deposit required and the first five to book will receive an additional $20 off of services that day. For every $50 gift card purchased during the event, an additional $10 gift card will be given.

To register for this event, contact South Shore Skin Center and Spa at 508-503-8590.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers therapeutic massage and a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Law Offices of John C. Manoog III launches Wrongful Death division.

John C. Manoog III
John C. Manoog III of The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III, a law firm based in Hyannis, MA.

HYANNIS, AND PLYMOUTH, MA…

When a loved one dies in a fatal accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s difficult for the family to focus on the future without that loved one. Especially as that future becomes their present without a caregiver and/or provider—not to mention dealing with possible medical and burial bills associated with that death. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III recently established a special Wrongful Death division specifically to help families deal with the devastation of a wrongful death.

“Losing a loved one is never easy, but when it occurs from negligence, it’s particularly overwhelming. Yet the hard reality in many cases is that the family is now without one of it is providers or caregivers and that cannot be quantified,” said John C. Manoog III. “Our Wrongful Death Division helps grieving families sort through the details of the accident swiftly so that they can receive appropriate compensation for their loss and better deal monetarily with their new reality.”

Adds Manoog, “What can be extremely unfortunate in these scenarios is that families may not realize they have a wrongful death case. Or perhaps they know and like the person responsible and don’t necessarily want to punish them. It’s still something they should discuss with an attorney simply for the future well being of the family.”

Wrongful deaths can be caused by car or motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and even product liability claims. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III’s Wrongful Death Division can represent the victim’s estate so the families can receive a fair settlement as quickly as possible.

Manoog’s Wrongful Death Division will address the following:

  • Loss of income – Manoog experts will determine probable life expectancy and probable earnings over a lifetime.
  • The value of a caregiver/parent – It’s difficult to quantify the loss of services. What does helping with homework, mowing the lawn, cooking dinner or being there add up to? The Wrongful Death Division attorneys paint a picture for the insurance company and for the jury so they can understand the depth of loss.
  • Pain and suffering of the victim – Did your loved one have conscious pain and suffering as a result of the fatal accident? Were there medical bills and funeral expenses? The estate should be compensated.

“A wrongful death is tragic for all involved.  What we try to do is take an awful situation and make it a little easier for the family,” said Manoog. “There’s no amount of money that will bring back that loved one. With our Wrongful Death Division, we can lessen the suffering by getting a financial recovery that makes it easier for the family.”

About The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III 

The attorneys at The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III specialize in helping clients  recover their losses in all types of personal injury cases including automobile accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, product liability, construction site accidents, as well as obtaining the benefits needed in workers compensation cases. The Firm also offers criminal defense services for clients. Initial consultation is free. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III has two locations, 450 South Street in downtown Hyannis and 18 Main Street Extension in Plymouth center for added convenience.

For more information, visit www.manooglaw.com or call toll-free 888-262-6664.

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Second Helping prize announced for Thanksgiving Day runners who participate in Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k and the Plymouth Turkey Trot

PLYMOUTH, MA…

The reward for a second helping at Thanksgiving for most people is a nap on the couch and some extra time in the gym on Friday. For runners participating in the first ever Plymouth Turkey Trot and the Plymouth Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k, the reward could be the coveted Giant Turkey Day trophy, featuring a turkey on top.

To be eligible, participants need to pre-register for both the Plymouth Turkey trot, which begins at 7:30am on Thanksgiving morning, and the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k, which starts at 9:30am. The male and female runners with the top combined times for the 4.77-mile Trot and the 5k will win the Giant Turkey Day trophy, which features a turkey on top.

“How many runners do you see run the course of a race they are about to run as a warm-up, then go out and run the race officially? With our Second Helping Challenge, the Turkey Trot can serve as a nice warm-up for the 5k,” said Steve Dubin, spokesperson for both the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k and the Plymouth Turkey Trot. “We’ve also got something for the other runners who go for seconds.”

All runners who register and compete in both the Plymouth Turkey Trot and the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k will receive a special hooded sweatshirt will receive a special hooded sweatshirt as well as prizes if they win their age group with combined times.

“Plymouth has been at the forefront of a number of Thanksgiving Day traditions, including the original one. With these two races on Thanksgiving morning, we’re creating another one—a morning run followed by a guilt-free Thanksgiving meal in the afternoon or evening,” said Dubin. “The Second Helping not only gives runners a little added incentive, but it makes  that second helping of mashed potatoes or extra slice of pumpkin pie taste that much better.”

The Plymouth Turkey Trot starts at Plymouth Rock at 7:30am. The 4.77 mile course offers scenic views of the Plymouth’s picturesque oceanfront, and passes several historical sites including Plymouth Rock, Burial Hill and The Mayflower. The cost to register is $25. Second Helping registrants must register online. Prizes will be awarded to men’s and women’s winners in several age groups.

For complete information, on the Plymouth Turkey Trot, visit www.plymouthturkeytrot.com.

The third annual Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k kicks off from the Village Racquet and Fitness Center, at Pine Hills, 30 Gold Drive, Plymouth at 9:30 a.m. rain or shine on Thanksgiving morning. The course includes the oldest road in America, Old Sandwich Road. This race site was the original trail used by Pilgrims and Native Americans in the 1600’s as they traveled from Plymouth to Sandwich, Mass. Cost is $25.

All participants will receive a custom finishers’ medal.  T-Shirts, designed by professional graphic artists, will be given to all 1,000 runners.

For complete information visit http://thanksgivingdaypilgrim5k.yolasite.com.

If you or your company is interested in sponsoring either the Plymouth Turkey Trot or the Thanksgiving Day Turkey 5k, please contact Steve Dubin at 781-582-1061 or sdubin@prworkzone.com.

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Craving a contribution? Cravings Café, Norwell, collecting canned and dry canned goods for the Norwell Food Pantry.

Craving to make a difference?  Cravings Café recently opened at 9 Grove Street, Norwell, MA, will be collecting “in-code” (not out of date) canned/non perishables for the Norwell Food Pantry through Christmas.

The public is encouraged to drop off items during standard business hours of 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and Sunday and 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  Delivery will be available daily at 11:15 a.m.

“We are blessed to have abundance in our lives and we are delighted to having our new location to serve as a central source for food drop off to help our neighbors in need,” noted Jay Johnson, Cravings Cafe founder.

Alicia Tedesci of the Norwell Food Pantry added, “The need for a convenient gathering place to collect food is critical especially at the holidays.  We’re delighted to partner with Cravings Café to help make this a happier holiday for many families – both those who contribute food and also those who receive it.”

The cozy, comfortable, 1,600 square foot, 32 seat restaurant is the third for the growing Cravings Café.  The new location will employ 35 full and part-time people.  The original Cravings location was launched in Kingston Center six years ago on Valentine’s Day.  A second location followed in Marshfield last year.  Cravings is awarding franchise opportunities to motivated prospects.

The new Norwell cafe features free Wi-Fi and offers delivery daily beginning at 11:15 a.m.  The restaurant also features friendly staff and an upscale and comfortable, open interior.

For more information about Cravings Cafe and its franchise offering, visit www.WhatAreYouCraving.com, or call (781) 561-7355.

 

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Barter Holiday Expo encourages Cape Cod businesses to trade up.

I’ll trade you quahogs for carpentry work. Better yet, my neighbor will provide the wood and your brother the chef can make chowder for all of us.

Cape Codders have been bartering even before the American Revolution.

What? Cash in on great holiday gifts without cash?
New England Trade, the region’s oldest and largest barter and trade organization, will holds it’s a Holiday Barter Expo on Monday, December 10, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club, 1840 Iyannough Road #2, Route 132, Hyannis, MA 02601.

There is no cost to participate in the event. Potential new businesses that call prior to the expo will be given discounted membership to New England Trade and complimentary VIP Tickets to the expo. For additional information about the Barter Expo, visit www.newenglandtrade.com or call (781) 388-9200.
This year as the economy gets tighter and companies are cutting back on corporate gifts, employee incentives, and new customer incentives, many New England Trade members are bartering for their holiday shopping. Companies are also utilizing barter to move excess merchandise or sell additional service capacity.

Participants can browse a wide range of gift ideas and services. Among the available items will be such holiday shopping essentials as jewelry and watches, electronics, gift baskets, exercise equipment, clothing, sunglasses, ski lift tickets, restaurant gift certificates, vacation lodging, chocolate and candies, candles, and more.

“This Barter Expo will open the eyes and minds of the business community,” note Ken Meharg, CEO of New England Trade. “Our guests are always astounded by the range of products and services available through barter.”

Gary Oshry, President of New England Trade added, “Public acceptance of barter has grown enormously in recent years. This event is sure to be fun and gives business owners a sense of the cash flow enhancer a trade organization can offer.”

TRADING UP IN NEW ENGLAND
Since, 1980, New England Trade has helped thousands of businesses gain a competitive edge by using barter. Barter is a creative way to increase sales and decrease cash expenses. Restaurants, auto services, travel, retail stores, and professional business services such as accounting, legal and advertising/marketing are a sampling of the numerous clients who do business with New England Trade and each other.

With a new, fully functional online “Marketplace” e-commerce platform, New England Trade has added a new dimension to both their reach and convenience for members. Now members can click and choose a wide range of goods and services, from travel reservations to gift certificates to auto care to professional services and more.

Worldwide, more than $600-billion is traded annually by small firms and giant companies alike. Nearly one-third of all U.S. businesses are involved in some kind of barter and more than 65 percent of the corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange use barter to reduce surplus inventory and bolster sales.
New England Trade, located at 926 Eastern Avenue in Malden, Mass, has more than 1,000 members throughout the region. In business for three decades, it is the largest independent barter organization in New England. The company is a founding member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges, New England Trade manages more than $10-million in sales annually and has a staff of 7 people. The company is a long-standing member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information about the Barter Expo, visit www.newenglandtrade.com or call (781) 388-9200.

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Dental Insurance 101. What you don’t know could you hurt you and your wallet

Richard E. Wolfert, DMD
“The Toothboss”, Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, DMD

SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA

Dental insurance is a fabulous benefit that makes it easier for people to get regular checkups and cleanings and, in a lot of cases, avoid major problems. What can sour people a little on their dental insurance is when it comes time for major work and the reality of what is covered and, more importantly, what is not, hits home.

“The average dental benefit offers about $1,500 worth of coverage. While that can cover your cleanings and a routine filling, what can be tricky is that not all treatments are covered 100% under that $1,500 benefit”, said Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, a dentist whose practice is located at 1121 in South Weymouth. “A good example of that are composite fillings versus amalgam fillings.”

Continues Wolfert, “Many patients prefer composite fillings, which are white, to the more traditional amalgam fillings, which have that silver, metallic look. Composite fillings are a little more expensive than amalgam fillings. Consequently, some dental plans make you pay more out of pocket for composite fillings than for the conventional silver fillings.”

To avoid surprises at bill time, many dentists, like Dr. Wolfert, offer what is called a pre-treatment estimate of services for work that goes beyond the standard treatments. This involves communicating with the patient’s insurance provider in advance to get an estimate of out of pocket expense prior to treatment. Typically, a pre-treatment estimate will take a few days up to a few weeks depending on the dental insurance provider, which can sometimes delay treatment.

Communicating with their insurance company is not something patients typically do—until bill time. That’s why Wolfert recommends patients have their dentist review their benefits prior to an appointment if they are unsure of their coverage.

Said Wolfert, “Our front desk staffers have a general understanding of insurance benefits, but each company is different. Most times it is necessary to review your insurance benefit by using our special software to decipher exactly what your benefits cover.”

Wolfert also recommends taking care of any dental work prior to the holidays and the end of the calendar year. Adds Wolfert, “It’s now November and if you need dental work and you haven’t used up your benefit, you should schedule that works as soon possible. The best idea is to maximize your benefit this year (2012) so that you preserve your next year’s benefit (2013) for treatments you may require then.”

“Most companies prefer you don’t use that philosophy, because if you don’t use your benefit, you lose it. It is not generally tacked on to the following years benefit. Although there are some companies now that do allow you to roll a percentage of the benefit over into the following year, most do not.” In other word “USE it or LOSE it!”

Dr. Wolfert’s practice is located at 1121 Main Street in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, and accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most insurance companies, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental.

For more information on the Toothboss, visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.

About The Toothboss

The Toothboss offers: comprehensive examinations (written treatment and treatment plan provided); cosmetics; crowns, bridges and tooth-colored restorations; partial and full dentures; periodontics (early cases treated); oral surgery; restoration of conventional and small diameter implants; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Toothboss accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. They also accept all major credit cards and have arranged payment plans through CareCredit.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 781-335-0604. For more information, visit www.toothboss.com.

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How technology is evolving the role of franchise field consultant

Evan Hackel of Ingage Consulting will be one of the featured speakers at Franchise Operations Performance Summit (OPS), to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on December 4-5, Franchise OPS will focus on how technology can evolve the role of franchise field consultants.

WOBURN, MA and ATLANTA, GEORGIA…

The advances in technology in recent years have helped franchisors dramatically improve marketing and customer service efforts as it relates to its franchisees. Franchisors have been slower to embrace technology to improve operations, particularly as it pertains to the critical role of franchise field consultant. That’s something a panel of franchise experts will be examining in more detail on December 4-5 at the Franchise Operations Performance Summit (OPS), the only franchise executive conference dedicated to operations performance excellence.

“The franchise field consultant is on one hand, the eyes and ears of the franchisor. On the other hand, he or she is the go-to person for the franchisee,” said Evan Hackel, founder of Ingage Consulting and one of the featured speakers of Franchise OPS, which is being held at the W in Atlanta, Georgia. “The workshops at OPS will introduce new technologies that can help field consultants better serve both parties and enhance their value to the entire organization.”

Franchise OPS’s two newest sponsors—Promoboxx and Tortal—both offer technologies that enable field consultants to better serve franchisees and franchisors.

Promoboxx offers tools to enable franchise field consultants to follow the franchisee social media activity. Promoboxx CEO Ben Carcio will speak at one of the Franchise OPS workshops.

The other new sponsor, Tortal, A Driven Brands company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a leading online training solutions provider that works with organizations to deliver efficient and effective online training, reducing overall training costs and providing cost effective online alternatives for organizations that are faced with regulatory compliance training.

“One of the challenges with in developing superior franchise field consultants is getting them the training they need on a consistent basis and keeping them up-to-speed with new compliance rules,” said Cordall Riley, of Tortal. “With our online training solutions, franchisors can affordably provide needed training online supplementing the transportation expenses involved with sending field consultants to onsite trainings. Field consultants can also use online training to effectively manage their territories, by monitoring the amount of training taken.”

In addition to Carcio, Riley and Hackel, Franchise OPS will also feature several renowned franchise experts on its roster of speakers, including: Bob Gappa, founder of Management 2000; Deb Binder of Ingage Consulting; Rupert M. Barkoff of Kilpatrick Townsend; Keith Gerson of FranConnect; Eric Stites of Franchise Business Review; Stacey Ruth of Actio Marketing; and Barth Getto of BizUnite; Matt Talbot of GoSpotCheck; and Mindy Golde of Listen360.

Topics to be covered at Franchise OPS include:

  • Technology for Field Consultants
  • Benchmarking
  • The Field Consultant of the Future
  • Better Onboarding
  • FDD Item 19 – How to Do It Right

In addition to the educational benefits, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities with C-level franchise executives, the Franchise OPS offers the added bonus of being approved for 300 CFE credits by the International Franchise Association.

The cost to attend Franchise OPS is $699.  Complete registration and other conference information is available at www.franchiseoperationssummit.com.

Franchise OPS is sponsored by FranConnect, Franchise Business Review, Kilpatrick Townsend; Actio Marketing, BizUnite, Ingage Consulting, Listen360, Management 2000, GoSpotCheck, Promoboxx and Tortal.

About Ingage Consulting

Ingage Consulting is a management consulting firm that works with franchisors and franchisees to improve the franchise organization’s culture which in turn increases sales and satisfaction; improves growth and retention and boosts loyalty and profits.

Ingage Consulting provides solutions that drive the cooperation, commitment, passion and loyalty of both franchisors and franchisees.  The company helps solve the problems of franchise organizations by offering services that range from partnership creation and vibrant intranet community creation to trust building, improved communication and strategic planning.  After a thorough assessment, Ingage Consulting devises solutions to a franchise organization’s challenges. These solutions may include the development of methods that maximize collaboration among franchisees/licensees or the development of a clear strategy and execution plan for change which is customized to meet organizational objectives.

Evan Hackel, Ingage founder and management expert has more than two decades of experience in best practices, turnaround strategies and team dynamics.  He is often engaged to analyze franchise businesses, provide recommendations and facilitate strategic planning.  He is a member of the International Franchise Association and New England Franchise Association.

Ingage Consulting is located at 400 Trade Center, Suite 5900 in Woburn, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 569-5900 or visit the website www.ingage.net.

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Stoneham Attorney Eric M. Sigman Named “Super Lawyer”

Eric Sigman

Eric M. Sigman, founder of Sigman Law Office, P.C. of Stoneham, MA and a renowned attorney specializing in business and real estate law, has recently been named as a “Super Lawyer”.

Attorney Sigman has been recognized as an exceptional lawyer and was selected for Massachusetts Super Lawyer in 2012. Attorney Sigman founded Sigman Law Office, PC, a general practice firm specializing in Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Business, Franchise and Estate Planning law, in 2006. His office represents businesses and individuals in and around greater Boston, North Shore and Metro West areas. Attorney Sigman and his team provide expert counsel in several key areas: commercial real estate transactions; business sales and acquisitions, entity formation and proactive legal services for the life cycle of a small business; Franchise Disclosure Document, franchise agreement review and analysis.

Attorney Sigman holds a BS in Psychology and History from University of Vermont and a JD from Suffolk University Law School. He is a resident of Billerica.

“Eric raises the bar for all attorneys. He is forthright, diligent and provides very sound advice to clients with a high level of personal attention and communication. The Super Lawyer designation is well-deserved,” noted Michael J. Callahan, JD.

To view Attorney Sigman’s Super Lawyer profile, visit http://www.superlawyers.com/massachusetts/lawyer/Eric-Sigman.

About Super Lawyers

A compilation of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers selection process, which is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations, is recognized by Bar associations and courts across the country. Selection of Super Lawyers is made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Visit www.superlawyer.com for more information.

About Us

Sigman Law Office, PC. is a general practice firm located in Stoneham that offers a high level of service and emphasizes honesty, integrity and reasonable fees. Founded in 2006, Sigman Law Office represents clients in and around greater Boston, the North Shore and Metro West in the practice areas of Real Estate, Business, Franchise and Estate Planning Law. Their professional services include: business sales and acquisitions, entity services, business wellness plan; wills, trusts, estate planning, elder law and probate; residential and commercial real estate, short sales and foreclosures and franchise reviews. Sigman Law Office attorneys set themselves apart by performing nearly all of their legal services under a flat fee.

Sigman Law Office is located at 2 Main Street, Suite 300 in Stoneham, MA. For more information, contact 781-333-4182 or visit the website www.sigmanlaw.us.

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