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Learn and Lean in. Free B-B Networking Tips and Session at Plymouth Area Chamber.

Want to network with the best of them? 

This event provides a brief 15-minute outline of “Business to Business Networking Best Practices” followed by 60 minutes of Open Networking session to practice your new skills. The live, in-person event is a great opportunity to learn a few networking nuggets and then meet new people.

The entire business community is welcome to participate in this free event. The complimentary B-B networking training and open session is set for Tuesday, June 25, 9:15-10:30 a.m. and will be held at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerceofficeslocated at 100 Armstrong Road, Suite 204, Plymouth MA 02360.

Ample free parking is available. Light refreshments will be served.

Other than death, what many professionals fear most is “networking” and meeting new people. This complimentary session kicks off with 15 minutes of how to “engage” with someone at a networking event and then how to “disengage” and move on.

The networking ninjas for the session are networkers from birth including Mike Dwyer of Emplana Career, helping professionals expand their horizons, and Steve Dubin of PR Works and founder of My Pinnacle Network, a series of business-to-business networking groups.

Please RSVP to https://rb.gy/mhipul. For more information, contact Steven V. Dubin, SDubin@PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061.

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Other than death, what many complementary medical professionals fear is “networking”.

Chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturist, reflexologists and other medical professionals know that personal referrals are critical to the growth of their practice. Yet, their stomach clenches as they think of attending a networking event.

This concise, 1-hour Zoom-based online seminar will help alleviate the stress. The Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island is hosting the special event set for Thursday, April 18, 7-8 p.m.

What medical professionals need to know.

The art and skill of networking.  Networking can be taught, practiced and perfected.

Why it matters.

People do business with those who they know, like and trust.  They way to expand that universe is to network.

From handshake to hand off.

PR Works and Emplana Career, are Greater Boston-based companies with over three decades of experience, provide the basics of networking in a 1-hour workshop – complete with an easy-to-use workbook.  Even the age-old art of the handshake IS included.

What medical professionals learn.

  • How to determine the best networking groups.
  • What to expect in a networking environment.
  • Types of networking relationships.
  • What is networking etiquette?
  • What do you bring to the table?
  • Cultivating curiosity.
  • Introverts vs. extroverts. 
  • What is a reasonable ask?
  • Arranging a reasonable networking schedule.
  • Follow through. Follow up.
  • Measuring the results of networking

Eliminate the fear of networking.

The cost is $19.00 per person. RSVP is required. Please RSVP to https://rb.gy/yxfd2k.

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Think, act and grow rich. Mansfield, MA-based seminar shares entrepreneur hacks.

What is your New Year’s business resolution? Are you thinking about and doing the right things to make your business the most successful it can be?

A complimentary workshop entitled “Think, act and grow rich. Entrepreneur hacks” is set for Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 6:00-7:30PM at the Mansfield Bio Incubator, 241 Francis Avenue, Mansfield, MA.

The workshop will explore four strategies for thinking critically about your business to help it to grow and thrive.

• What is your next best move? Where is your business on the business life cycle and what are the implications for its future success?
• Are you focused? How do you keep your focus on your vision, goals, projects and actions?
• Are your employees your biggest asset? Do your employees embrace change? If not, what is causing their reluctance and how can you change it?
• What makes your business different? Knowing what makes you different and finding ways to exploit the differences can dramatically improve performance.

The workshop will be led by Dominic Grew and Lisa Levesque who are certified business coaches and trainers with FocalPoint International Coaching & training.

Grew has more than 25 years of proven business development experience, building, growing and leading change, primarily in financial service companies. Dominic earned a Masters in Management from Cambridge College. Dominic is originally from Belfast , Northern Ireland, but today calls Sharon, MA home, where he lives with his wife and three children.

Levesque is a leader in business productivity and has helped Fortune 500 companies reduce costs while increasing revenue and gaining market share. Lisa is a graduate of Boston College, with a degree in Accounting and earned an MBA from Babson College. She resides in Foxboro, MA with her husband, two daughters and two dogs.

Please RSVP for the event at EventBrite at https://bit.ly/33RRacF. For more info, contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Networking Boot Camp. Practical tips to make the most of handshake to handshake encounters. Free seminars in Pembroke.

MPN Logo low resGathering a pile of business cards at networking ev
ents, but not leveraging those relationships to grow your business?  Anxious about working the room at yet the next networking event?

Most people are not comfortable with networking, yet they understand that networking can be the straightest line to their next client.  The “Networking Boot Camp” seminar will provide actionable, practical tips of how to effectively work a room, network strategically, and build relationships that lead to new business.

The free seminar will be held Wednesday, June 8, 8 a.
m. – 9:30 a.m., at the training room of ACTSmart Inc. 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA  02359.

Panelists include Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network, a group of six business to business networks and PR Works, a full service marketing firm based in Plymouth, MA and Nancy OKeefe, founder of Simple Small Business Solutions offering business strategy and implementation that improves results based in Plymouth, MA and also President of the South Shore Women’s Business Network, providing members with resources and support they need to grow.

Networking tips and tactics will include how to work a room, how to stand out in a crowd, how to manage the exchange of
business cards, how to select someone to talk with, how to get a prospect to open up, how to disengage, how to pick the right events, planning ahead, and how to follow up and take effective next steps.

Although the seminar is free and seating is limited to 20.  Please RSVP to Steve Dubin, SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com, 781-582-1061.

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Mark Diodati, CPA, MSA Promoted to Partner at Damon & Associates

Mark Diodati, CPA, MSA
Mark Diodati, CPA, MSA

Mark Diodati, a Certified Public Accountant, has recently been promoted to Partner at Damon & Associates, Inc., a leading accounting and tax firm in Pembroke, MA.

Diodati, a resident of Weymouth, MA, specializes in financial reporting, corporate and individual tax, and accounting. He consults with many small business owners to help them achieve their financial goals. For five years previous, Diodati was an Associate at the firm and also served as the Audit Manager, where he was responsible for managing projects, the budget and accounting staff.

Diodati is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). He is a graduate of Thayer Academy High School in Braintree, MA and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, as well as a Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern University in Boston.

“Mark is a tremendous asset to the firm for building strong long-term relationships with clients,” said Michael Damon, CPA, founder of Damon & Associates.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

For more than three decades, Damon & Associates’ experienced CPA team has been providing professional accounting, audit and tax services to businesses and high net-worth individuals throughout Massachusetts. The firm’s typical business client has sales ranging from $1M to $50M.  They also represent individuals seeking a high degree of consulting services in addition to annual tax preparation. The firm is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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Donna L. Marchand, CPA Joins Damon & Associates CPA

Damon & Associates, Inc. a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, recently appointed Donna L. Marchand, CPA as a Senior Associate.

In her new role, Ms. Marchand will be responsible for corporate accounting, corporate and individual tax return preparation, and financial statement preparation.

Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Marchand worked as a Senior Associate at Burke and Associates, CPAs, Inc. for two years.  Ms. Marchand graduated with a Master of Science in Accountancy with distinction from Bridgewater State University and passed the CPA exam in February 2014. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education with an Undergraduate in Elementary Education and previously was a teacher for 11 years.

Ms. Marchand is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). She is a resident of Hingham.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

For more than two decades, Damon & Associates’ principal, Michael Damon CPA has been providing professional accounting, tax and wealth advisory services to businesses and high net-worth individuals throughout Massachusetts. With a team of six and plans for additional staff, Damon & Associates continues to provide the highest level of service to closely held businesses, their owners and individuals at their new Pembroke firm.

Damon & Associates’ professional accounting and business services include accounting and audit services, tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping and business development services. The firm’s typical business client has sales ranging from $1M to $30M.  They also represent individuals seeking a high degree of consulting services in addition to annual tax preparation.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

 

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Jennifer N. Phinney Joins Damon & Associates CPA

Damon & Associates, Inc., a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, has recently hired Jennifer N. Phinney, a resident of Pembroke, as an Administrative Assistant.

Ms. Phinney will be responsible for day-to-day administrative duties, which include managing calendars, planning and coordinating meetings as well as assisting with general client needs and inquiries. Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Phinney worked for Hokanson Insurance Agency as a COBRA Administrator.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

For more than two decades, Damon & Associates’ principal, Michael Damon CPA has been providing professional accounting, tax and wealth advisory services to businesses and high net-worth individuals throughout Massachusetts. With a team of six and plans for additional staff, Damon & Associates continues to provide the highest level of service to closely held businesses, their owners and individuals at their new Pembroke firm.

Damon & Associates’ professional accounting and business services include accounting and audit services, tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping and business development services. The firm’s typical business client has sales ranging from $1M to $30M.  They also represent individuals seeking a high degree of consulting services in addition to annual tax preparation.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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ARC of Greater Plymouth’s Holiday Party a Great Success

More than 60 families attended the recent Children’s Holiday Party for members of ARC of Greater Plymouth. The event, which was sponsored by Damon, Topham & Company, the CPA firm and 2011 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers based in Marshfield, was held at the Tavern on the Green in Marshfield.

This is the 12th consecutive year that Damon, Topham & Company has sponsored this fun-filled event for children nine years of age, their siblings and parents/caregivers.

The children enjoyed a wonderful meal and gifts presented to them by Santa. Jon Manning from the Marshfield Kiwanis club volunteered as Santa for the evening. After dinner, Ryan Racette, otherwise known as “Big Ryan”, a local Plymouth storyteller, entertained the children with his charming dog puppets, songs and dances. For the third consecutive year, Borders book store in Kingston donated books to be given to the children as well.

According to Jill O’Reilly, Community Support Coordinator at ARC, “The ARC party is a safe environment for the children and a setting where they can be themselves. We heard parents comment on how this year’s party was one of the best ones we’ve held.”

“The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for what we have and to share that bounty,” noted John Topham, co-founder of Damon, Topham & Company, LLC. He added, “Once again we are working with the ARC of Greater Plymouth to brighten the lives of children.”

Founded in 1966, the ARC of Greater Plymouth is a private, non-profit membership organization for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. The organization serves Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plympton and Plymouth. For more information, visit their website at www.thearcofgp.com or contact 508-732-9292.

About Damon, Topham & Company

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, are Certified Public Accountants and Business Development Advisors. Damon, Topham & Company has been named a 2011 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager, as published in Boston Magazine, part of that elite group which represents less than 3 percent of the wealth managers in the Boston area.

Utilize the “Damon, Topham Advantage”- go beyond the traditional services of auditing, accounting and taxation. Damon, Topham & Company provides business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning and savings, financial planning, consulting and financing solutions. A full service multi-disciplined firm, Damon, Topham & Company has been serving the South Shore for over 20 years. Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, is located just off Route 139, 475 School St., Suite 8, Marshfield, MA. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.damtopcpa.com.

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Damon, Topham & Company Promotes Mark J. Diodati, CPA to Audit Supervisor

Mark J. Diodati CPA

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC of Marshfield, a full service multi-disciplined firm of Certified Public Accounts, providing accounting, taxation, business development and financial services, has recently promoted Mark James Diodati, CPA to Audit Supervisor.

In his new role, Mr. Diodati will be responsible for managing projects, the budget and accounting staff. He will also oversee tax research, review tax returns and resolve complex tax and audit issues.

For two years previous, Mr. Diodati held the position of Senior Accountant at Damon, Topham & Company. He is a graduate of Thayer Academy High School in Braintree and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University. He received a Master’s degree in Accounting from Northeastern University as well. He is a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

“Mark’s expert technical knowledge and analytical skills coupled with his ability to successfully manage a cohesive team made him the ideal candidate for Audit Supervisor,” noted John Topham, CPA, CVA, founding partner of Damon, Topham & Company.

About Damon, Topham & Company
Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, are Certified Public Accountants and Business Development Advisors. Damon, Topham & Company was named as a 2011 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager and is part of that elite group which represents less than 3 percent of the wealth managers in the Boston area.

Utilize the “Damon, Topham Advantage”- go beyond the traditional services of auditing, accounting and taxation. Damon, Topham & Company provides business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning and savings, financial planning, consulting and financing solutions. A full service multi-disciplined firm, Damon, Topham & Company has been serving the South Shore for over 20 years. Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, is located just off Route 139, 475 School St., Suite 8, Marshfield, MA. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.damtopcpa.com.

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