Friday, June 28, 2013

Meet Jill Frankenthaler

Jill Frankenthaler, Account Manager/Intern



Name: Jill Frankenthaler
School: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Marketing with a minor in Studio Art and Digital Media Certificate
Activities: Gamma Sigma Sigma – Community Service Sorority, Delta Sigma Pi – Professional Fraternity

1. Who has been the most influential person in your life? 

“My dad is the most influential person in my life because his whole life has been about helping people. He was a volunteer fireman, and now works as a surgeon for cancer patients. He has always gone above and beyond to be the best parent.”

2. What is your favorite aspect of the Management Training Program?

“My favorite part about the Management Training Program is learning the entirety of the business from the ground up. It’s really motivating to see other people get promoted to management.”

3. What was your previous work experience before joining BBS?

“Before I began working for BBS I held a wide variety of different positions. I work for The Pitt News (school newspaper), Camp Grossman, as a Sales Assistant at Marshalls, and I also worked at a Nanny.”

4. What do you like to do during your free time? 

“In my free time I really enjoy staying active. I like to run, shop, and watch movies.”

5. What is the best advice you have received from someone here? 

“My co-workers and Managers are great at always giving me great advice. The most motivating advice that I have gotten recently is to not be afraid to ask questions. Being a great student is a huge part of being successful in this business.”

6. What are some of your goals for 2013?

“For 2013 my main focus to graduate from my college, the University at Pittsburgh. After school my plan is to return to BBS next spring and continue to teach others within the company. I have put in a lot of hard work throughout my time here, and look forward to progressing my career in the future.”

7. What are some of the obstacles that you have been faced with in the company? How did you overcome those obstacles? 

“The biggest obstacle I have faced so far has been dealing. Although it is a fairly common obstacle, people definitely tackle it in different ways. I always remind myself to stay positive, surround myself with people who will motivate me, and never give up.”

BBS is now on YOUTUBE!

WE HAVE JUST CREATED A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!

Be sure to follow BBS at http://www.youtube.com/user/BBSIncBoston?feature=watch, our channel name is BBSIncBoston.

For our newest (and super funny) video, click the link below for an original mini 'concert' by the best duo ever...Eric Clark and Alex deLong!!!

**You.Won't.Regret. It.**


Stay Tuned for more videos to come!!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

BBS Leaders Circle Director Awards-WINNING.

BBS is participating in a monthly competition known as the Leaders Circle Director Award. 

Each month one Sales Representative that has exhibited the best sales performance for that entire month will be selected as the winner!

Take a look at the winners for the months of April and May...and stay tuned for the winner of June!!

  


**KEEP IT UP BBS**





Wednesday, June 26, 2013

5 Keys to Inspiring Leadership

Possessing strong leadership skills is crucial to a successful business, here are 5 ways to improve your effectiveness in the workplace.

***1. Face challenges: Face challenging situations head on, if you shy away from an obstacle, it will create doubt  in your abilities. As a leader you are faced with challenging situations that may seem less than pleasant so deal with them immediately and honestly- be up front.


***2. Win trust: Having your employee's trust yields better results; employees are willing to put in the effort for someone they believe in. Be sure to build trust with employees by showing a personal interest in them and their success-if you are investing in them as an employee invest in the employee as a person as well.


***3. Be authentic: Be true to who you are, if you try to act like someone you're not people will see through it and will think you are fake and untrustworthy. Everyone brings something different to the table so play to your strengths, because a variety of skills in the workplace creates a successful business.


***4. Earn respect: To earn respect leaders need to show respect for their employees and lead by example. The way leaders project themselves will reflect on the company's ideals, which is not only important for employees to see but also for customers as well.



***5. Stay Curious: Staying curious is quite simple, good leaders are constantly searching for new ways to learn and thus for new ways to grow. Innovation is key with growth so don't settle and become complacent --> STAY CURIOUS!




BBS, Inc. recognized for highest production two years in a row!


Thursday, June 20, 2013

Meet Alex Rae

Alex Rae, Account Manager


Name: Alex Rae
School: Umass Amherst
Major: Finance and Education
Sports: Golf and Lacrosse

**Alex was recently chosen by Management to attend a national networking conference in Pittsburg, PA.**

1. Who has been the most influential person in your life? 

“My Dad has been the most influential person in my life. I admire his hard work and how well he has done for himself and our family. I also respect and admire where his hard work has lead him.”

2. What is your favorite aspect of the management training program?

“What I love about this program is that I can control my future; the harder that I work the further I will go. There aren’t many companies that embody that same idea so that’s one of the things that I enjoy about BBS.”

3. What was your previous work experience before joining BBS? 

“I used to work for Securitas as a Security Officer. I also worked for the City of Woburn for the Parks Department.”

4. What do you like to do during your free time? 

“I really enjoy doing pretty much anything outdoors; camping, fishing, going to the beach, golfing.”

5. What is the best advice you have received from someone here? 

“I would say that the best advice that I have received is to set weekly goals for myself. When I have something to strive for it gives me the motivation to perform well.”

6. What are some of your goals for 2013?

“One of my goals for this year is to gain experience in the training and development of others. My overall goal is to steadily advance my way toward the hiring and operational side of management.”

Meet Michelle Willemin

Michelle Willemin, Account Manager



Name: Michelle Willemin
School: Penn State University ‘12
Major: History

**Michelle has been voted by her peers for the coveted Leader of the Week title for June 17th-June 21st**

1. Who has been the most influential person in your life?

“My Grandfather because he has been very happy and successful in all of his business ventures and has always lived life to fullest, which I aspire to do as well.”
   
2. What is your favorite aspect of the management training program?

“My favorite aspect of the management training program is that it is entirely up to you to grow and succeed.”

3. What was your previous work experience before BBS?

“My previous work experience includes being a nanny, working at the arcade Grand Slam and in retail.  before working here I was mostly interested in jobs that allowed me to work with kids.”

4. What do you like to do in your free time?

“In my free time I read a lot of books that fall into a wide variety of genres,  my favorite book is The Great Gatsby.”

5. What is the best advice you have received from someone here?

“The best advice that I have received is to possess a balance of being patient while also being a "go-getter" in my business ventures. It seems like a bit of a contradiction but to me there is importance in knowing when to go for things and when to sit back.”

6. What are some of your goals for 2013?

“My goals include being promoted to Assistant Manager  and then to reach management status by December 25, 2013.”


7. What are some of the obstacles that you have been faced with in the Company? How did you overcome those obstacles?

“I had an issue of getting ahead of myself too early on, but I overcame it by setting specific goals for myself each week and doing by best to obtain them. Setting goals is a great means of motivation and accountability for your self.”

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Meet Marina Napoletano

Marina Napoletano, Intern/Account Manager


Name: Marina Napoletano
School: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Major: Anthropology

1. Who has been the most influential person in your life? 

“My mom has inspired me so much. She is the foremost female in my life, and has taught me how to be independent.”

2.     What is your favorite aspect of the management training program?

“The management training program is a great opportunity to meet people who have the same work ethic as I do. It really pushes me to want to be better.”  

3. What was your previous work experience before joining BBS? 

“Before I began working with BBS, I worked as a tutor for University at Massachusetts Amherst. I also worked part time at UpperCrust Pizza.”

4. What do you like to do during your free time?

“In my free time I really enjoy singing. It is something that I have done my entire life.”

5. What is the best advice you have received from someone here?

“The best advice that I've received was to take every opportunity possible. There are so many resources that can be utilized and use to your advantage, and I plan to use every one of them.”

6. What are some of your goals for 2013?

“For this year I’m going to focus on working hard and saving up money so I can go back to Italy.”

7. What are some of the obstacles that you have been faced with in the company? How did you overcome those obstacles? 

“I think the biggest obstacle that I have faced throughout my time here has been maintaining confidence when talking to others and meeting new people. It’s something that I find myself constantly working on, and I feel like my confidence is going to grow over time.”

Thursday, June 13, 2013

BBS Annual Charity Softball Game Picture!!

THE ALL STAR BBS SOFTBALL TEAM!!

ANNUAL CHARITY GAME FOR 2013.


**WE RAISED OVER $300 FOR A LOCAL BOSTON CHARITY**

FOR THE FULL STORY ON THE BBS ANNUAL CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME VISIT THE LINK BELOW...

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

June...a month of office fun!!

Aside from there being an abnormal amount of June birthdays here at BBS, we also have A TON OF COMPETITIONS GOING ON!!

If you are competitive like we are then you can understand the excitement.

What are the prizes you ask??

1. ipad Mini


2. 4 Red Sox tickets for a July or August game


3. Office pizza party with a shiny new trophy (to add to our collection)... 


4. and finally a prestigious award complete with a plaque and lunch with upper Management


Stay tuned for the results of each competition here in the office.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Facebook proves to be a great tool for small businesses


http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/28/how-to-use-facebook-for-small-business/2346555/

Facebook is the most popular social media site, averaging over 1 billion members. Active involvement with the popular social media network proves as a positive for several small businesses. Facebook now allows businesses to use:

- Graph search: Allows you to search for Facebook members’ favorite things. “Dan Levy, Facebook’s director of small business, says it’s imperative that businesses take the time to update their listings to make sure they show up in Graph Search.”

- Promoted posts: Business can use the number of Facebook “likes” to their advantage by creating ads that appear in members News Feed.

-Mobile app install ads: Small businesses with their own iPhone or Google play app can advertise via Facebook to promote downloads.

-Check-in:  Facebook members can let their friends know when they are visiting a business by checking in. Every time a customer checks in, it’s an opportunity for another “like.”

Social media allows business to promote themselves, and keep the business fresh in peoples’ minds!