Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Tim Schoonover, President & CEO
OI Partners Promark Company
513-768-6506

Happy Holidays,

Thank you for your business and friendship in 2008!  It has been a year like no other for a number of reasons.  We have learned, together, new ways of thinking and doing that will make us stronger in the future.  As you plan for the next year I hope you will find the articles below helpful.  The goal is to help you build your career while you build your company.  I encourage you to use everything you have learned in the past, to grow!

Our wish for you, in this new year, is for your company, family, and career to prosper.

May the spirit of the season be with you!
Best wishes,
Tim

OI Partners Promark Company
Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Ohio & Northern Kentucky

A Career Decree for 2009: Points of Differentiation

Implementing New Year's resolutions for your career can be a challenge. Why not try a different approach for 2009 by focusing on a Career Decree: Points of Differentiation. Here we provide questions and approaches to help you differentiate yourself from the current competition within your company, and the workforce.  

How Is Your Business Really Doing? Ask These 10 Questions

Nothing impacts your career more than working for a company that is struggling to survive, unable to meet its goals, or all of a sudden pulls the plug.  One of the key 2009 career resolutions that you should make during these turbulent economic times is to ask questions about how your business is really doing. Constructive probing can spur new thinking and identify business strengths and weaknesses.

Resolve to Build Your Network in 2009

How valuable is a network?  With a new year ready to begin, now is a good time to evaluate your current relationships. Take time to reconnect with people, as well as seek out people who can fill a need within your network so to maintain contacts that provide strong resources for information, support and business. Your network can make a huge difference in what happens when you are faced with difficult challenges.

Learning to Live on Less

Do you ever imagine what it would be like to get up in the morning without a financial care in the world?  Given the current downturn of the economy, it's likely many people will need to amend their spending habits. The secret is to learn to live beneath - not beyond - your means. Once you get into the habit of spending less than what you make, you'll be well on your way to the sweet feeling of financial security.

New Year Resolution Tips: Maintain Accountability with Weekly Check-ins

If you want to fulfill a dream, keep a New Year resolution, and achieve daily goals, you have to plan, write things down, take daily action, and chart your progress by 'checking in' each and every week. Evaluating your progress, obstacles, and achievements on a regular basis will promote a sustainable strategy and momentum that will carry you through from beginning to end.