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The Charlotte Business Journal featured Mary in its "Expert Advice On Your Questions" feature on August 19, 2011, discussing how small businesses can save money by gaining control over purchasing protocols. To view the article, click Here.
On July 27, 2011, WBTV News reporter Melissa Hankins interviewed Mary for her "On Your Side" story titled, "Unemployed need not apply."
The June 20, 2011 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Grow With Customers That Build Your Bottom Line." Mary explains why the assumption of many business owners hold that attracting as many customers as possible might be bad for your bottom line. Click Here to view the article.
The March 10, 2011 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Are You Ready for Employee Shareholders?" in which Mary discusses critical issues to consider if they're thinking of compensating high-level employees with ownership/equity in your business. Click Here to view the article.
The November 5, 2010 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Want Economic Improvement? Make It Happen." Mary listed positive steps business owners could take that would help spur economic improvement. Click Here to view the article.
In the August 8, 2010 issue of The Charlotte Observer, Mary was quoted by editorial page editor, Taylor Batten, in his Viewpoint column. Mary pointed out there are many small businesses who, though they may have taken a beating in 2009, are now on the rebound, but are still having trouble getting capital, a problem that can choke off the recovery and cause more business failures. Click Here to view the article.
Kaleidoscope Business Options celebrated its 15th Anniversary on May 1 by donating 800 trees for planting in America's national forests. This was done in honor of the many clients, colleagues, friends and family who have contributed to the company's growth and success. To see the press release and Anniversary E-Card, click Here.
The April 22, 2010 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Shift to Regrowth Mode," in which Mary explains that the same adjustments made necessary by the two-year "economic tsunami" in order for businesses to survive will become a barrier to getting businesses back on a growth track in a recovering economy. Click Here to view the article.
Mary was invited to participate as an on-air expert available for viewers of WBTV to call live during the station's special "Road to Recovery" program aired on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. In addition, excerpts from an interview Melissa Hankins conducted with Mary were featured several times during the program. Click Here to view video of the 4-part series.
The January 7, 2010 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Do It Better by Not Doing It Yourself," in which she asserts that by outsourcing functions that your company is not performing economically or satisfactorily, precious resources - owner energy and attention - is freed up to create greater value in your organization. Click Here to view the article.
On November 24, 2009, WBTV News reporter Melissa Hankins interviewed Mary for her "On Your Side" story titled, "Big Bonues: A Necessary Evil?"
The October 8, 2009 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Recovery for long-term on the right track," in which she challenged business owners not to delay year-end planning because of the unpredictable economy. Rather, redirect this seasonal time and effort to a long-term strategic planning exercise. Click Here to view the article.
Mary was quoted in the August 7, 2009 issue of The Charlotte Business Journal in an article titled, "Consultants get owners past economic woes and into action." She states "Flat is the new up" in describing her small and midsized clients who are grateful to be above water financially and, she says, "It's a great time to take risks, because it's already so risky." To view article, click Here.
The July 16, 2009 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Change Habits and Boost Your Output," in which she discusses business habits that optimize performance in any type of economic cycle. Click Here to view the article.
Quoted in the May 29, 2009 issue of The Charlotte Business Journal's "Expert Advice on Your Questions," Mary speaks to how business owners decide, with sales down, when it's time to call in a sales trainer. Click Here to view the article.
The Charlotte Observer, May 11 issue, profiled Mary as one of three finalists for 2009 Women Business Owner of the Year. The prestigious award is presented annually by The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) to a member who has demonstrated strong leadership skills in growing and managing a successful business that is more than five years old.
The May 7, 2009 issue of The Charlotte Post featured Mary's article, "Beat the Recession With Change," in which she provides a list of change management principles to effectively adapt and innovate in the current challenging economic environment. Click Here to view the article.
On December 16, 2008, WBTV News reporter Melissa Hankins featured Mary in her "On Your Side" story about a national study showing employers are cutting pay raises to the lowest point in thirty years. Mary advises employees to try to look at it from the point of view that employers are doing all they can, even if it means cutting pay raises or hours, to avoid more drastic steps like laying off employees. Click Here to view article about interview.
Mary was featured in a headline story produced by Melissa Hankins, of WBTV News on November 19, 2008, on how to avoid lay-offs during a tough economy. In an on-site interview at Mary's office, she explains ways employees can protect themselves at work by proactively assessing the situation, then acting by working hard and smart and displaying a broad array of skills, making themselves as "lay-off proof" as possible. Click Here to view article about interview.
Quoted by WBTV News in its November 18, 2008 followup story about the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce seminar, "Survive and Thrive," Mary was a seminar panelist discussing "Your Business Strategy: Does It Meet the Challenge?" The story quoted Mary's tips for helping small business owners survive the troubled economy. Click Here to view article about interview.
Featured in a December 7, 2007 article in the The Charlotte Business Journal, titled "How to: Move a Business Out of a Home Office," Mary explains why and how she went about making the decision years ago to relocate her business to an office outside of her home.
Quoted in the April 20, 2007 issue of The Charlotte Business Journal, in an article titled "How To: Develop a Disaster Plan," Mary points out that the cost of a redundant system for your data is well worth it, compared to devastating effect the loss of your data could mean to your business.
"Taking the Plunge," an article featuring women in business, which ran in The Charlotte Business Journal on January 7, 2005, featured Mary Bruce sitting behind her desk and talking about her 10 years in business. Mary is quoted as saying "never for a nanosecond have I regretted it." She talks about networking and the flexibility of being a business owner.
Quoted in the January 17, 2003, issue of The Charlotte Business Journal in an article by Patricia Pollack titled "New Agenda can be Built by Site Shift," Mary Bruce shares one of her interesting meeting places as Pike's Soda Shop where having an ice cream float can set the tone for an enjoyable and productive meeting.
The July 2002 Women Executives newsletter, Profiles, published excerpts from the Focal Point newsletter, "Grow Success by Giving to Others," written by Mary Bruce.
In the Biz Tips section of Ventures Charlotte, November/December 2001 issue they have published excerpts from one of the Focal Point newsletters written by Mary Bruce.
The Charlotte Business Journal, July 13, 2001 issue, listed Mary as one of 25 recipients of the 2001 Women in Business Award, presented annually to local women based on their accomplishments during the past year.
In an article titled "Married to Their Companies" in The Charlotte Observer's November 6, 2000 Business Monday, Mary Bruce is quoted concerning the unique advantages and challenges of husband-wife partnerships.
Mary Bruce was invited to comment on her membership in the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the benefits it has provided to Kaleidoscope Business Options, Inc. Her response appears in the May issue of the Business Life Charlotte.
Quoted in the June 16, 2000 issue of The Charlotte Business Journal in an article by Patricia Pollack titled "Rapid Growth is Great, If You Can Survive It," Mary Bruce shares some of the key factors in successful business growth. She has gathered this information through her work with high-growth companies over the past 25 years.
As one of two business owners quoted in an article titled "Hire and Retain Winners" in Ventures Charlotte, second quarter 2000 issue, Mary Bruce covers the shift in power that employees currently have, as well as some changes that employers have made in order to hire and retain winners.
Mary Bruce was one of several experts interviewed for a special series on solutions for small business. Her remarks appear in the Charlotte Chamber's fourth quarter 1999 issue of Ventures Charlotte in an article titled "Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Company for The Future."
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