Category: Management

Leap of Faith: How Virtual Business Auction Frogs Builds Value for Their Clients

By , June 25, 2009 10:22 am

auction-frog2Auction Frogs is one of those virtual businesses that grew out of frustration.  Kristi Saucerman had been managing nonprofit “silent auctions” for 12 years, always seeing the final bids come in at far less than the value of items donated. Sure, it was still a win-win for everyone.  The bidder got a smoking hot deal.  The charity received funds and the sponsors received recognition and loyal customers. 

But what if there was a way to extend the time of the silent auction and the bidding audience?  That would mean more funds for the charity and more marketing exposure for the donors and sponsors. Kristi reviewed a few online auction options, but found them all too expensive for tight nonprofit budgets. 

 

So, she took a ‘leap’ of faith—and created Auction Frogs.

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How to Negotiate a Deal in the Arctic: An Interview with Medical Management, Inc.

By , June 20, 2009 10:24 am

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Molly Ramsay, a recruiter with MedMan, was hiking near Fairbanks, Alaska, when she received word that a top candidate had backed out of a deal.  Not to worry.  MedMan provides Ramsay with the tools and flexibility she needs to get the job done.  She was able to conduct her investigation and negotiate an offer with the next candidate from a trailhead on the Yukon River.

 

Medical Management, Inc. (MedMan), helps medical groups manage their practices.  It’s a model of how to run a multi-million dollar company virtually.  After going digital 10 years ago, the company has saved thousands of dollars on overhead while allowing employees the flexibility to work while touring France, staying at home with their children and yes, even hiking in Alaska. To read more of this article, CLICK HERE.

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