IME Wins Bid for CATS of Montgomery County, Maryland.

IME has been awarded, along with its partnering co-chairs, a Consulting and Technical Services (CATS) contract with the Department of Technology Services within Montgomery County, Maryland.

For Immediate Release

IME (HireIME.com) has been the partial recipient of a contract award with Montgomery County, Maryland. The company will service the Department of Technology Services for the county as part of its CATS program. The bid award announcement came in early December with a 2015 service date.

“My team is thrilled to be a part of this bid win. We are going to co-chair it with some of our peers which is always fun and a tremendous collaborative experience for the client,” said IME’s President Twyla Garrett. “IME is invested in providing solutions to our clients with challenges and I’m pleased to help drive this project forward with cost-effective results in mind.”

IME is an innovative leader within the technology services industry- among others. The company has spent the greater part of a decade dedicated to solving complex problems in support of its clients. IME was also recently featured on America Now, Politically Incorrect, and in Business Journals DC Edition. IME also provides government agencies, private sector organizations, and commercial business with IT support services and IT solutions to maximize resources and efficiencies.

“My team and I are proactive. We like to fully engage our clients with options and ideas, as well as explanations as to why some strategies work or will be setting a scenario up for failure. It is our goal to provide a full picture of risk versus results and then implement unique solutions that really solve problems and provides a great service and or product,” finished Garrett.

IME recently launched its new multi-media capable website with amplified service and capability options. Members of the media are invited to speak with Twyla Garrett about this opportunity and IME’s other capabilities.

Media Contact for IME:
Helene Vece
702-749-5925, Ext. 210
HVece@HireAProWriter.com

Why You're NOT A Millionaire

I was asked an interesting question over the holiday weekend. A woman told me her story about starting a business. While she had all the right tools and building blocks in place, ten years had gone by and she wasn't even close to breaking the bank - never mind reach her goal to be a millionaire. She asked me why I thought this was. I told her the same things I am sharing here. If you're not reaching your millionaire goal, keep reading....

1. All you think about is money. You can't think of money so much that you stop thinking about strategy or customer service. If you are more concerned about money than your actual product or services, you are going to have many problems.

2. You're not overly helpful. Yes, helpful. This may be the key to success in addition to the key of making yourself a millionaire. You see, the more people you help- the more people will help you. If you help your employees, they will be more loyal. They will have a sense of ownership over your company. They will forever promote it. Same with vendors, people you meet on the street, etc.

3. You're not honest about your progress. If you are unwilling to track your own progress and hear client or peer feedback (and then do something about it), then you are unwilling to make a million dollars. You have to be accountable, you have to be ready for growth. This isn't possible if you don't track your own progress.

To you first million!

Twyla N. Garrett

Fighting and Business.....

“Conflicts are common between you and competitors or employees and bosses. How you deal with conflict and those moments when you feel like you’ve been decked can mean the difference between success and failure.” – Bobby Campbell.

I read this statement today and sat on it. It hit me hard because Bobby talks about how running a business is like getting into a boxing ring each and everyday. The key is knowing when to get out of the ring or when to stay in and fight. As business owners we will encounter daily conflict. This doesn’t mean we have to engage into a conflict everyday. There is something to be said about the above statement.

Walking away from conflict is easier said than done. Chosing your battles wisely will be the difference between failure and success for you. If a conflict is minor, meaning it isn’t going to harm your company regardless if you win or lose, let it go. That fight isn’t worth it. However, if you are engaged in a battle that can harm your business – at the advise of a lawyer- then a fight must proceeed.

I am writing a book on failures in business right now and addressing the issue of fights won but businesses being lost as a result will be included in a chapter. If you have a similar story then I want to hear from you.

Until tomorrow,

Twyla N. Garrett

How Your Mornings Are Not Yours!

Ever feel stressed out from work the second you open your eyes in the morning? You are not alone. Many people wake up, check their smart phones and realize all the emails that have been able to sneak into their inboxes sometime between 10pm the night before and the now 6am staring them back in the face. This is how your mornings are getting away from you. Stop checking emails as soon as you wake up. Period!

Simply don’t check your emails in the morning. Make it a rule and stick to it, which will be hard. If you aren’t due unto work until 9am, make sure you stay away from emails until 10am. You will be more productive than answering emails from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep. You do need you time, which is hard in today’s multi-media and social media culture.

Start with Monday. Set a rule for your phone to disallow emails until 10am. Try it for two days and see how you feel. I promise, you will feel as if you have your mornings back!

Until Monday,

Twyla Garrett

3 Ways to Be Productive in the Morning.

Some people get more work done at night. Others love to knock out their workload in the morning. If you’re like me, working late into the evening is worth sleeping in. And, if you’re like me, you don’t always get to sleep in!

So, how do you maximize the most of your a.m. time? I’ve come up with three solid tips that truly help me and should help you.

#1. Think about your day before you start it. Easier said than done with all the social media and email distractions, right?! I found if I break my day into three sections (big projects, email and phone calls, light work) throughout the day (morning, noon, evening), that the pressure of having to do everything all at once goes away and my mornings are easier.

#2. Don’t review your email before noon. As stated above, you should section out your day. If you open emails before noon, any big projects you have to work on could get bumped because someone wrote an email that sounded urgent. If someone has an urgent project, they will call you if an email isn’t responded to quickly enough. Otherwise, put email on the back burner until the afternoon.

#3. Check the temperature of your work environment. That’s right, if your workspace is too hot in the morning (or any time for that matter), productivity will suffer. Make sure your office isn’t too cold or too hot.

Well, that’s it for my tips. Connect with me on social media and let’s discuss if , after implementing these tips, your mornings are more organized.

Until next time,

Twyla

Business Opportunities for 2013!

People are constantly asking me what the latest, greatest business will be. This question rises in popularity during the first quarter of each and every year. The truth about investing in a business is that you should invest in something you love. But, if you are looking to diversify your portfolio (and congrats on making it!) then my suggestions for the best business opportunities in 2013 are listed below.

First, start with the organic foods market. Americans spent over 59 million dollars last year on organic products. This number is expected to double in 2013. So, if you can, invest in organics!

Consider a bike store. If you invest in a bike store, chances are you will see a return within two years. Last year there were over 2.44 billion bicycling outings scheduled in our country. And, mountain bikes (racing bikes, too) are not cheap. The average cost is around six hundred dollars. You do the math! Cycling is still growing, making this activity a great investment opportunity.

My last recommendation will be in pet farewell products and services. it sounds morbid, but great products are still needed to help pet owners say their final goodbyes to their furry friends. In fact, cemeteries for pets in the U.S. brought in $52.87 billion in 2012. This does not include all the figures for memorial plaques, wind chimes, and more. If someone approaches you with this opportunities, don't laugh. This industry rakes in serious money.

So, if you have the chance to invest in any of these markets- consider it. Do your research and speak with the right attorney.

Twyla