November 2008
Happy Thanksgiving – 2008
The Thanksgiving tradition begins early at COMMWORLD of Kansas City. It starts on
October 19th, the day of our 27th year anniversary. Our thoughts turn gratefully
to all the people who have helped us reach that milestone. To our customers, associates,
and friends, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Use It Or Lose It – Don't Miss These Important Tax Benefits Scheduled to Expire
We don't pretend to be tax experts, so for all the details, go to www.section179.org.
Did You Catch Larry King Live Last
Friday?
John Assaraf, CEO of OneCoach made his 7th appearance on the show.
STOP Thinking Of Ways To Survive...And Learn How You Can "Thrive" In A Recession
Plagued Economy!
Here is a short video
of John talking about the importance of having the right mindset now to recession
proof your business and your life.
Let John Assaraf show you the
STEP-BY-STEP, PROVEN AND TESTED methods that uncover the hidden opportunities
your competition is missing, that will grow your business and make you more money...even
in this challenging economy.
Act Now To Get Our Best Offer Ever...
Free Phones
When you purchase or upgrade to a Toshiba Strata CIX telecom system by December
31, 2008, your business is eligible for up to 12 Free Phones. All phones are full-featured
Speakerphones with Display. Choose between Digital or VoIP models to meet your business
needs.
Big Tax Incentives Set To Expire On December 31, 2008
In 2008, small businesses that purchase less than $800,000 of capital assets can
write-off the full purchase price of the equipment (up to $250,000). There is also
a one-time bonus depreciation of 50%. Contact your tax advisor for details.
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– Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
OneCoach is doing its part to kick-start the economy by giving away more than $1.3
million worth of cash, products, services, seminars and coaching to give serious
entrepreneurs the best chance for success. The grand prizewinner will win $25,000
in cash and $50,000 worth of consulting from the OneCoach executive team. This contest
runs though December 31, 2008. You'll be entered in the Million Dollar Business
Makeover Contest when you purchase a new telecom system before the end of the year.
Partner Protection Plan Included Free!
Membership includes priority service, special discounts and much, much more.
Call COMMWORLD of Kansas City at 816-763-1100 today.
We'll perform a complementary assessment and then design the right technology solution
for your business. The clock is ticking and December 31st will be here before you
know it.
Call us now at 816-763-1100. Don't miss out on this special opportunity.
Join the Partner Protection Plan Now and
You Get 3 Months Free!
Why should you protect your telecommunications equipment with a Partner Protection
Plan when you haven't had problems in the past?
Because all equipment is susceptible to problems. A major failure can mean hundreds
– even thousands of dollars for equipment and labor plus the inconvenience
and possible lost business due to downtime.
The Partner Protection Plan includes the highest level of priority service and much
more. Your membership entitles you to special discounts, on-going training, phone
bill analysis and other extra benefits.
Here is what one client says about the Partner Protection Plan...
"The Partner Protection Plan has also been helpful to our organization... Your staff,
through the PPP, assisted us in determining the cause of the error [on their phone
bill] and solving it to our advantage... That monthly savings will offset the cost
of continuing the PPP and the many benefits it offers to keep us in touch with our
members."
– Kim Curtis
President of the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce
Why is now the best time to enroll in a Partner Protection Plan?
Because you're locking in prices against future increases and we're giving our biggest
incentives ever when you enroll by December 31, 2008.
3 Months Free
You only pay for 9 month's coverage and we'll give you 3 months free for a One-Year
Partner Protection Plan membership. If you're already on a Plan, ask if your system
qualifies for an extension.
OneCoach Business Growth Webinar
Is your business struggling in this recession-plagued economy? Want a faster, better,
easier way to get from where you are to where to be?
Be our guest at the OneCoach Business Growth Webinar and learn
the three things that every business owner must know to not only
survive in this economy, but to thrive!
Normal tuition is $175, but you'll attend free when you enroll in a Partner Protection
Plan by December 31st. This 2 ½-hour webinar is presented by 30-year marketing
guru, Adrian Ulsh, Regional Director of OneCoach.
Here is what one client says about the Business Growth Webinar...
"As a result of the seminar, my confidence, combined with the differences in thinking,
language and products led, within just a few days, to winning three large new customers.
I recommend the seminar to everyone I meet."
– William S., Ph.D.
Call COMMWORLD of Kansas City at 816-763-1100 today.
Don't leave your communications system unprotected.
As seen in KC Small Business publication, Smart Companies to Watch...
COMMWORLD of Kansas City is proud to be among a select few companies included in
this by–invitation–only publication which coincides with the re–branding
of KC Small Business magazine. Our thanks to Publisher, Kelly Scanlon, and her staff
for recognizing COMMWORLD as a "Smart Company."
View Article »
COMMWORLD is honored to be "Affinity Partner" of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar
Association
COMMWORLD sponsors KCMBA's Annual Meeting
COMMWORLD of Kansas City will sponsor the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's
Annual Meeting. The reception and luncheon will be Thursday, December 4, 2008 at
the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel. Scott Turow, author of seven best-selling novels
including Presumed Innocent, will
be the Keynote Speaker at this event which brings approximately 700 legal professionals
together.
"As an Affinity Partner of KCMBA, we offer law firms special discounts on the highest
quality telecom equipment," stated Bob Bennett, president of COMMWORLD.
"We help them enhance productivity, capture more billable hours and increase profits
with the right telecommunications solutions."
"COMMWORLD of Kansas City installed our latest telecommunications system and we
were so impressed with their service and professionalism that we suggested their
proposal as an Affinity Partner," said Rae Jean McCall, executive director
of KCMBA. "Our staff quickly realized that the entire legal community would greatly
benefit from their services and technical expertise. After a rigorous proposal process
we officially accepted COMMWORLD of Kansas City into the program on March 1, 2004."
About The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association:
The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association serves approximately 5,000 members
in the nine-county Kansas City metro area: Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas
and Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.
The mission of this Association is to serve our members and our community by promoting
justice, professional excellence and respect for law.
Grandview Chamber "Morning Connections"
at COMMWORLD Offices
Toshiba Business Solutions is the local provider of Toshiba document imaging technology
and COMMWORLD of Kansas City is the oldest Toshiba Telecommunications Equipment
Dealer in the area. The two companies joined together to sponsor the Grandview Chamber
of Commerce "Morning Connections" on November 5th. Attendees enjoyed networking,
a hot breakfast and a look at even "hotter" Toshiba technology designed to make
your business more productive and profitable.
Presenters were Brian Williams, Professional Services Manager and Morrison Tivis,
Solution Specialist of Toshiba Business Solutions and Bob Bennett, President and
Linda Bennett, Vice–President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City. The event was held
at the COMMWORLD offices at 6200 Main Street in Grandview.
Fun Phone Facts
A Kansas City Connection – The Strowger Switch was "girl–less, cuss–less,
out–of–order–less, and wait–less."
Almon Strowger was an undertaker in Kansas City in the late 1800's. The wife of
his competitor worked the cord board at the local telephone exchange. Whenever a
caller asked to be put through to Strowger, calls were deliberately put through
to his competitor. After spending years complaining to his local telephone company,
Strowger found a way to solve the problem!
Strowger developed the first automated telephone switch out of electromagnets and
hat pins. Strowger filed his patent application on March 12, 1889, and it was issued
on March 10,1891 as patent No. 447,918. Together with Joseph B. Harris and Moses
A. Meyer, Strowger formed his company 'Strowger Automatic Telephone Exchange' in
October 1891. On November 3, 1892, the first Strowger exchange was opened for public
service LaPorte, IN with about seventy-five subscribers.
This was the first automatic telephone exchange to be installed anywhere, and a
considerable amount of ceremony was attached to the affair, with a special train
run from Chicago and a brass band on hand to greet the guests. When his system made
its debut, Almon Strowger bragged that his exchanges were "girl–less, cuss–less,
out–of–order–less, and wait–less." It required users to
tap out the number they wanted on three keys to call other users directly. The system
worked with reasonable accuracy when the subscribers operated their push buttons
correctly and remembered to press the release button after a conversation was finished,
but there was no provision against a subscriber being connected to a busy line.
In 1896 the 'tapper' keys were replaced by a dial similar to the ones that would
be used on telephones for the next 80 years.
Source: www.Strowger.com
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