IPA Employees Participate in Radio Talk Show

Contact:
Jennifer Cumbee
IPA
847-808-5590
Jennifer.Cumbee@ipa-c.com

Buffalo Grove, Ill. (July 30, 2007) - IPA employees, Dean Kalomiris, director of Business Coordination and longtime business coordinator Sharon Landau, recently participated in the Personal Urban Financial Services Radio Talk Show, a subsidiary of the JERICHO Internet Group.

Kalomiris and Landau joined the program to discuss the value of client relationships and how to make an effective and successful initial contact with potential customers as a small business owner. The IPA Business Coordination Department is the initial contact with prospective clients. The business coordinators telephone CEOs, presidents, and owners of companies; and, through a brief presentation, share with them the benefits of IPA . The Personal Urban Financial Service program was hosted by Tyrone Wideman, Sr. and can be found at http://personalurbanfinancialservices.com.

"Dean and Sharon both stressed the importance of a positive first contact with your potential customer and the impression that remains," said Wideman. "We truly don’t have a second chance to make a first impression and this must be stressed to all minority-owned small businesses."

The JERICHO Internet Group is a collection of Web sites, two internet based radio stations and two upcoming internet-based television networks which are committed to improving the position of Black Americans as well as developing a stronger media presence on the World Wide Web. With millions of page views a month and a targeted message they provide access to affluent and educated Black Americans who’s yearly spending habits rank in the top 15 of the world’s gross national product.

IPA, the largest privately held management consulting and professional services firm for small and medium size businesses in North America, is a leading authority on small business. With more than $250,000,000 in annual revenues, IPA is the 6th largest management consulting company in Chicago and the 61st largest consulting company in the world. IPA offers a wide range of proven and innovative methodologies to help businesses grow and prosper. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www.ipa-c.com. The Public Relations Department may be contacted at: telephone (847) 495-6786; facsimile (847) 495-6773.