Personal injury law firm unveils office location in Quad Cities.

Davenport, IA - (September 23, 2014) Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C., one of the leading personal injury law firms in the Midwest, is pleased to announce the official opening of a new office to accommodate rapid growth and client demand.

The new office, located at 5139 Utica Ridge Road in Davenport, Iowa, is easily accessible and will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The firm "comes to the client" -- setting up appointments with clients at their home, hospital or place of convenience and is available 24/7 -- at 888-807-2752 and via live chat at www.hupy.com.

"It's amazing how our firm has been able to help so many people in Iowa," said Managing Partner Jason Abraham. "I'm proud to be able to open another office in response to clients' demands for top-notch legal representation."

The personal injury firm handles car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, wrongful death, pharmaceutical class action, dog bite, negligent security and worker's compensation cases.  Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C. has three office locations in Iowa, plus another eight across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Quad Cities residents may be familiar with a recognizable figure in ads for the firm. William Shatner has been appearing on Iowa televisions in Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C. television commercials since 2013.  Since 2007, Shatner has been the spokesperson for Hupy and Abraham.  He is currently making appearances across the world.

For more information about the firm, please visit www.hupy.com.

 

 

Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C.

Founded in 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, personal injury law firm Hupy and Abraham has a proven record of success with large settlements in serious cases, collecting $100s of millions for 1,000s of satisfied clients.  The firm has a long-established reputation of providing sound legal representation to accident victims, securing fair compensation for its clients and giving back to the community.

The law firm, which has eleven offices located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, handles personal injury cases including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death and pharmaceutical and medical device class actions.

The firm's 17 experienced attorneys are committed to going above and beyond the call of duty for their clients by tirelessly representing them to the best of their ability while being involved in the local community?from raising funds for local charities to participating in safety and accident prevention initiatives.  In the past three years, the firm has donated more than $500,000 to more than 100 worthwhile causes.

Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C. has received top ratings from a number of national and local professional organizations for many years and was voted Best Personal Injury Lawyers in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and named Best Personal Injury Law Firm in 2012 and 2013.

To learn more about Hupy and Abraham, visit their website at www.hupy.com.

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Million-Dollar Business Coach Shares Tips for Taking It to the Next Level on YOUR Terms

Can both recent reports on the economic muscle of black women in the United States be correct?

On the one hand, businesses owned by women of color - 42 percent of them African American - have skyrocketed since 1997, far surpassing even the impressive growth rate of businesses owned by all women. And they've grown far faster in terms of revenues and employees than the average for all women.

On the other hand, compared to other U.S. women, black women are less likely to be employed or insured, to hold college degrees or be represented in elected office - all indicators of prosperity.

"It appears to be a paradox, unless you understand black women," says Dr. Venus Opal Reese, CEO of Defy Impossible, Inc. (www.DefyImpossible.com), a coaching business that helps black women -- and men and women of all ethnicities -- break the seven-figure ceiling.

"The survival strategies our ancestors learned from slavery are passed down to us and become our 'normal.' We're taught that to feel good about ourselves, we have to work hard, sacrifice for others, prove ourselves, overcome; those are survival skills for which we're socially rewarded. But when we allow society to dictate our inherent value, our self-worth, we will always come up short."

That's why so many smart, successful black women stay in jobs they hate - jobs that pay well but will never allow them to achieve their financial potential. That's why they sacrifice for their children, their church, their community, but not for themselves. It's why they can accomplish a great deal but still feel emotionally and financially impoverished.
"Our self-worth and our mindset around money are our biggest barriers to breaking the million-dollar mark," Dr. Venus says.

What do black women millionaires do differently? Dr. Venus shares some of their secrets, which are lessons for men and women of every ethnicity:

•  Make money from what you "know" instead of from what you "do."
As employees, we rent out our behaviors for a certain number of hours each day. We're paid to use our skills and accomplish tasks that benefit our employer. We all know how to make survival money from what we do.

Give up the working-class mentality of making money from what you "do" and start making money from what you "know." Everyone has a skill, but not everyone has your story and your unique perspective on life - what you've learned from walking through fire. You have a million-dollar message that can be monetized to launch your entrepreneurial dream or take the dream you've launched to impossible new heights. First, you must identify it.

•  DON'T leave your day job until you have replaced your income.
Keep the job that's paying the bills while you work on the side to market your message and build your revenue stream.

If you're panicking about keeping the lights on, you're not going to have the enthusiasm and creativity necessary to give your entrepreneurial dream your full, amazing power. Plus, having the lights on makes it a lot easier to get things done!"

Once you're making enough money to replace that salary or hourly wage, give up the day job!

•  Don't position yourself as a low-cost leader.
Imagine being a Kia and then trying to be a Bentley. The market won't believe you. If you want to go high-end, you have to stop charging low. It takes clarity, trust and confidence to up your rates, but it also forces you to get crystal clear on why people should pay top dollar to work with you. If you start low with the intention of going high, you will attract all the people looking for a deal. These people will never want to pay more. So don't build your business on low-end items.

•  Trade on value instead of volume.
Another pitfall of charging low ticket is that it is dependent upon a high volume of people buying in order for you to earn a living. When you move into the world of high-end leadership, you don't make your money from volume. You make your money from the value you bring your clients. The more value you provide, the more you can charge. Value can be tangible, emotional, prestige, exclusivity, or customization. When you build your business around value instead of volume, you naturally charge more -- and get more -- high-end clients.

About Dr. Venus Opal Reese

Dr. Venus Opal Reese, CEO of Defy Impossible, Inc. (www.DefyImpossible.com), is an acclaimed international speaker; CEO Mindset, Messaging and Marketing Mentor; and entrepreneur coach. She holds two master's degrees and a Ph.D. from Stanford University, and worked as a university professor before investing in herself by testing her entrepreneurial skills. Her business, Defy Impossible, grossed $1.2 million less than three years after launching.

WACO, Texas (Sept. 16, 2014) - Kevin and Joy Beirne, owners of Rainbow International of the Quad Cities, received the Top Gun Award and Franchisee of the Year Award from Rainbow International corporate during The Dwyer Group^® International Conference held Sept. 7-10 in Orlando, Fla.

This award goes to franchise owners who achieve top sales and reach operation benchmarks. The Top Gun recipients represent the top 10 percent of Rainbow International franchise owners across North America.

"The idea of 'Top Gun' was established by the Navy in the 1960s as a way to give training and credit to elite fighter pilots," said Mark Welstead, president of Rainbow International. "Taking a page from the Naval Top Gun Program, each year we recognize our franchise leaders for their accomplishments and dedication to the trade. It takes dedication, hard work, expertise and commitment to reach the Top Gun goal and we are honored to have these winners on our team."

The Franchisee of the Year Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a franchisee. This award is presented to the franchisee who has consistently grown through proper training and management of their organization and has had a consistently high level of sales through quality, professional service.

"The Rainbow International team is thrilled Kevin and Joy won the Franchisee of the Year award," said Welstead. "They have high standards and achieve a level of excellence that sets the standard for Rainbow International franchises."

"We are honored to receive these awards," Beirne said. "We are committed to working hard every day to provide timely, courteous and professional cleaning and restoration services that meet and exceed our customers' expectations."

About Rainbow International^®:

Established in 1981, Rainbow International is a global franchise organization providing residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500," Rainbow International franchisees offer a broad range of damage restoration services (ranging from water, smoke and fire damage to carpet and upholstery cleaning and deodorization) to more than 400 locations worldwide. The new Rapid Structural Drying Network of Rainbow International has established a network of elite water loss mitigation franchises across the United States. Rainbow International is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc., family of service franchises. For further information or to find the location nearest you, visit RainbowIntl.com.

 

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(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds were joined at their weekly press conference today by Iowa Department of Education Director Brad Buck to announce the recommendations of the Financial Literacy Work Team. Buck convened the 13-member work team in January of 2014 to ensure Iowa students are learning the financial literacy skills needed for success.

"We know our children need to be financially literate in order to have a bright future and many Iowans, including educators, financial services experts, and elected officials have expressed concerns about the status of financial literacy in Iowa," said Branstad. "I'm pleased the Financial Literacy Work Team has completed its review and offered recommendations for the state to move forward educating our young people on how to make smart, responsible financial decisions."

The work team included representatives from public and nonpublic schools, financial services, higher education and the Iowa Department of Education. The group's recommendations included the following:

1.       Taking a close look at our financial literacy requirement for K-12 schools. This is included in the 21^st century skills portion of Iowa's statewide academic standards. The work team's idea is to make sure the financial literacy component is clear and age appropriate.

2.       More support for schools around putting the financial literacy component of the standards into practice. More support would include providing better, more centralized resources to teachers.

3.       Tap into external stakeholder groups with expertise in financial literacy to assist in professional development trainings for teachers.

4.       Review how school districts approach financial literacy education.

5.       Improving communication statewide to keep a focus on this important issue.

"As former Clarke County treasurer, I understand the importance of financial literacy. I saw how far too many Iowans struggle to understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to issues like tax payments and license fees," said Reynolds. "Success in the 21^st century requires being financially literate. These recommendations will help us focus on assuring that all students fully understand financial commitments and decisions."

"We must do more to help students understand the power of financial literacy. And given that there's this groundswell of support among stakeholders to be part of the solution, it made great sense to form the Financial Literacy Work Team," said Buck. "At the Iowa Department of Education, we have moved forward by designating a staff member to the issue of financial literacy and we'll work to provide leadership around professional development activities and a central online location for high-quality resources for teachers."

The full report, including the Financial Literacy Work Team's recommendations, can be found here.

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