Saturday, May 30, 2020

US Capital Global Finances First Tranche of a Multi-Million Euro Convertible Note for Takeout Group

San Francisco-based private financial group supports growth of Denmark-based market-disruptive online food delivery and takeout firm.
San Francisco, California, USA., May 30, 2020 - US Capital Global has successfully closed the first tranche of a multi-million Euro convertible note for the Danish disruptive online food and delivery company, Takeout Group. Founded in 2001, Takeout Group provides end-to-end ordering and dispatching white-label platforms and aggregation sites for thousands of participating restaurants across Europe. Takeout Group’s mission is to help grow individual restaurant brands by offering lower cost delivery services and providing client information back to those restaurants.

With offices in San Francisco and London, US Capital Global is a regulated full-service private financial group with an established track record in providing corporate finance and asset management. All securities are offered by the group through its registered broker-dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities LLC.

Thomas Cort Hansen, CEO and co-founder of Takeout Group, said: “We are exceedingly pleased with the speed and professionalism with which US Capital Global has dealt with our request and our funding. US Capital Global’s assistance with this multi-million Euro convertible note capitalization will support our continued almost 100% year-on-year growth and our ongoing international expansion through the launch of significant partnerships in the UK, Ireland, and Spain.”

It is our pleasure to support a socially positive impact enterprise like Takeout Group, which has an ethos of building community and supporting small businesses by reducing costs,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “Timely access to capital is key to the success of high-growth companies. US Capital Global has now successfully closed the first tranche of this multi-million Euro convertible note for the company, which was funded by our US Capital Global Business Credit Income Fund. If you are interested in co-investing in Takeout Group, please feel free to get in touch with us. All securities in Takeout Group are offered through US Capital Global Securities LLC, which is acting as the company’s lead placement agent.”

About Takeout Group
Founded in 2001 and based in Denmark, Takeout Group provides a range of innovative SaaS technologies for individual restaurants, multi-store chains, and franchises to market and sell their products online under their own brand name, as well as manage their logistics. Allowing restaurants to manage their own brands helps them grow. Takeout Group currently operates in eight international marketplaces, processing orders worth more than €15 million annually. The company has been recognized by Børsens Gazelle for its exceptional growth and is the winner of several mobile app awards. www.takeoutgroup.com

About US Capital Global
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. US Capital Global is committed to the core values sustainability and impact investing. The group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

To learn more about US Capital Global, email Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO, at jsweeney@uscapglobal.com or call +1 415-889-1010.

Press Contact:
Vanessa Guajardo
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1501
San Francisco CA 94111


Friday, May 29, 2020

Von Consulting Lists Top 10 Reasons Tech-Oriented Outsourcing is Actually Saving Costs in 2020

The pros and cons of outsourcing make for a hot topic of debate for businesses that are starting their entrepreneurial journey, as well as the established entities this year.
San Diego, USA, May 29, 2020 - Recent years have been groundbreaking for enterprises in terms of innovative technologies, as well as operations. A high volume of activity meant that companies resorted fully or partially to outsourcing of IT & technology services. The coronavirus pandemic escalating and turning over business processes worldwide raises the following question: is outsourcing still beneficial in 2020?

"The pros and cons of outsourcing make for a hot topic of debate for businesses that are starting their entrepreneurial journey, as well as the established entities this year. However, if you understand the full range of benefits that outsourcing comes to offer, I truly believe it can drive your company to a digitally progressive organization", says Vivien Untaru, General Manager of VON Consulting, an outsourcing firm operating in the United States and Germany, offering a full range of services from hardware and software development to IT support.

What IT functions companies can outsource

When one compares tech-oriented outsourcing with in-house teams, there are several things that go in favor of the first option. The type of services that one needs for their business depends on the size, operations, growth potential, and other requirements. However, the most commonly outsourced functions for businesses are software and application development, analog and digital design engineering, database development and management, nformation security, infrastructure setup and maintenance, telecommunications, technical support, research & development.

"Considering these benefits, outsourcing seems like the best choice for enterprises, as well as startups. However, there is a need to find a technology partner that you can rely on without any doubts, both in terms of technology expertise and consistency in service delivery", adds Ms. Untaru from VON Consulting IT outsourcing firm.

Here is why tech-oriented outsourcing is better than having an in-house team

Companies save money. Company will have lower labor costs as it will not spend money on recruiting, training, and retaining the employees, but rather access trained resources on hire and also get tax savings as well.

Companies save time. By partnering with an outsourcing vendor, Company is able to save the time that is needed to recruit and train the in-house team for the same functions. This reduces the burden on the HR department and also gets the projects up and running faster than expected.

Companies get access to a wider talent relay. in-house professionals may not be always in sync with certain technologies that companies may require. In such case, it is best to outsource skilled resources from elsewhere.

Companies can implement new technologies. The outsourcing model can make for the canvas of rapid implementation of new technologies in the company. And this is why one will not need to train resources or hire new ones to initiate the change. Reliable IT companies offer expertise and experience that is needed for early adoption of a new technology.

Companies are better protected from risks. Besides cost reduction, tech-oriented outsourcing is associated with risk reduction as well. The reason is that outsourcing providers significantly assume and manage the risk for the client as they come with specific industry knowledge, particularly security and compliance issues.

Companies get hands-on continuous consultancy. Making full use of external expertise, a company gets the opportunity to be evaluated on a continuous basis by experts who can give suggestions regarding improvements and can also help  better scale the processes. In a nutshell, company gets free consultancy for re-engineering it's existing operations and setup.

Companies can use internal resources better. When a company outsources professionals to handle certain functions, it frees up the internal resources to look after some other business-critical process. One can invest time and money saved on fulfilling more meaningful requirements of their company.

Companies can improve core business. Businesses have only limited resources, which can be focused on the core areas once it has the grounds covered. With a reliable provider by the company side, one need not worry about the complex operations set, security, and scaling decisions.

Business will evolve at a larger rate. With external providers looking after burdensome tasks such as maintenance and support, one will be able to thus move forward, focusing on measures that are efficient, as well as profitable.

Companies can identify new business avenues. Outsourcing may be a smart idea for businesses that want to explore growth opportunities in new market areas. Providers can actually help the company to expand its business by closing the gap between the point of service delivery and the end users.

"All the above mentioned reasons for outsourcing your technical oriented services are even more of high importance this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic shuffling business cards, so to speak, in a decisive manner. We understand all the implications of a meaningful partnership with an outsourcing company and have top talents in support and consultancy ready to ensure your business is successful. Because, after all, the measure of a fruitful collaboration are results, tailored to every company’s needs", concludes Vivien Untaru from IT outsourcing firm VON Consulting.

About VON Consulting
VON Consulting has offices in San Diego, USA, 3 offices in Cluj-Napoca, Brasov, Bucharest, Romania and is also present in Düsseldorf, Germany. VON Consulting has 150 IT talent on board and has worked with clients from the EU and US, mainly in IT, telecom, networking and semiconductors industries. See more on www.vonconsulting.net.

Press Contact:
Andreea Paleologu
Str Matei Basarab 65, Bl L 109 sc 1, ap 19, sector 3, Bucharest, Romania


Tenets for Responsible and Ethical Communications Signed by More than 60 Professionals from all over the World

World Communications Forum Association was the organizer of a First Davos Online Communications Forum, which took place on Zoom April 2020 with 145 participants from 42 countries. The title of the Summit was "Crisis in the societies, crisis in the industry" and discussed in detail the current situation in the business globally. All the participants accepted a special document called Tenets for Responsible and ethical business.

Davos, Switzerland. May 29, 2020 - World Communications Forum Association was the organizer of a First Davos Online Communications Forum, which took place on Zoom April 2020 with 145 participants from 42 countries. The title of the Summit was "Crisis in the societies, crisis in the industry" and discussed in detail the current situation in the business globally.

All the participants accepted a special document called Tenets for Responsible and ethical business.

The document was initiated by Cesare Valli, a well-known PR professional from Italy and was edited and amended by Solly Moeng from South Africa, Jon_Hans Coetzer from Portugal, and professor Jacqueline Strayer from the US. The main points of the Tenets were taken from the speeches presented at The Summit.

The Tenets were signed by 62 people from 36 countries from all continents, all of the top communications leaders in their companies, countries, or international organizations. Every communications professional can also sign the Tenets.

"It was a great event and all were happy to have such a distinguished top professional both as speakers and as participants. There were Communications Forums in Davos, Switzerland for the past 10 years and they were always among main global PR, Marketing, and Social Media events. Today - more than ever - it is important to keep together, to meet, and to discuss, public communications are changing literally every day and all must keep an eye on that changes constantly - Maxim Behar, WCFA President said
Among speakers of the event were David Gallagher (keynote speaker), US; Francis Ingham, UK; Nitin Mantri, India; Kim Sample, US; Solly Moeng, South Africa; Stuart Bruce, UK; Johna Burke, US; Cesare Valli, Italy,; Sergey Zverev, Russia; Jon-Hans Coetzer, Portugal; Andrea Cornelli, Italy; Jacqueline Strayer, US and many others.

Following is the full text of the Tenets and list of the communications professionals who signed it.


Tenets of Responsible and Ethical Communications
Initiated by the World Communications Forum Association, developed and accepted by participants in the First Davos Online Communications Summit, April 10, 2020

1. Communication is a powerful tool for effective operation in the contemporary world. 2. As such, Public Communication is an all-embracing, holistic, approach for enabling leaders in all fields (business, politics, government, civil society, etc.) to operate ahead of the curve. 3. Experts must influence public opinion while leading their own projects - small and big, less and more important - with attuned leadership skills. They must be reliable communication partners for their clients or principals, based on real and measurable outcomes, while also playing their part in efforts to contribute meaningfully to communities in which they operate. 4. Practitioners shall commit to manage and lead by example in upholding ethical standards in full respect of all rights issues: human rights in general, women's rights, children's rights, the rights of threatened communities, equality in all senses, environmental rights, animal rights, etc., as well as freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom of worship, and others. 5. Professionals acknowledge Public Communication as one of the most dynamic tools in the stakeholder engagement arsenal of organizations. 6. Truth, Transparency, and Integrity must be the foundations upon which all external and internal communications are based and provided by leaders in all fields. 7. Due to the powerful strategic influence of communication on public opinion, it is of utmost importance that related processes and approaches are managed by accredited and recognized professionals who master communication from a 360° angle. 8. Professional practitioners shall adhere to and commit in signing-up to professional standards or professional Codes of Conduct containing core values such as transparency, integrity, trustworthiness, professionalism, ethical conduct, and leadership, respect for all stated fundamental rights and freedoms, etc. 9. Professionals in communication should be easily recognizable by their professionalism and adherence to the professional Code of Conduct. 10. Conflicts of interest must always be avoided. 11. Communication companies must refrain from and refuse to act in the interest of unethical causes. 12. Within every communication organization, every person should have the right to refuse, with no adverse consequences, to do work for causes that go against their Code of Conduct, rights issues, and fundamental freedoms if there is a non-disputable ethical reason for that. 13. Communication professionals shall design, deliver, and evaluate effective strategies, practices, and executions driving responsible, result-oriented outputs, for all stakeholder groups. 14. Communication practice should always seek to build bridges across borders in order to create a truly global, collaborative, community of professionals. 15. Communication professionals must take a firm position against the dissemination of fake news. 16. Effective crisis management strategies shall be a key strategic driver for all members and associated communications companies. 17. As part of the required adherence to the professional Code of Conduct, communication experts shall at all times use their real identity, including pictures, when using social media platforms, and refrain from using aliases. 18. Communication professionals must respect the privacy of data, adhere strictly to all GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) standards, and never share details concerning third parties without requisite permissions from affected parties. 19. Business leaders must respect their competition and cooperate with all the latter's representatives based on professional and ethical relations. 20. Continued training and development must be a corporate policy priority for all public communication consultancies, agencies, or departments.

Signed by
Maxim Behar (Bulgaria), President, Yanina Dubeykovskaya (Russia), Solly Moeng (South Africa), Jon-Hans Coetzer (Portugal), Sabina Yagizarova (Russia), Ganesh Chandrasekaran (India) - Vice Presidents, World Communications Forum Association
David Gallagher (UK), Francis Ingham (UK), Nitin Mantri (India), Kim Sample (USA), Zhao Dali (China), Cesare Valli (Italy), Johna Burke (USA), Stuart Bruce (UK), Jacqueline Strayer (USA), Sergey Zverev (Russia), Andrea Cornelli (Italy), Flavio Oliveira (Portugal), Saurabh Uboweja (India), Ozge Uzun (Turkey), Loula Zaklama (Egypt), Yomi Badejo-Okusanya (Nigeria), Ariane Feijo (Brazil), Ashay Sahasrabuddhe (India),Lorena Carenno (Mexico), Yogesh Joshi (India), Gabor Hegy (Hungary), Ekaterina Voskoboynikova (Spain), Judy Lewis (Canada), Tatevik Pirumyan (Armenia), Tamara Bekcic (Serbia), Khali Baddou (Morocco), Danijel Koletic (Croatia), Sukruty Narayanan (Australia), Guntram Kaiser (Germany), Lorenzo Brufani (Italy), Eitan Herschco (Israel), Yuxing Han (China), Andras Sztaniszlav (Hungary), Jaroslav Major (Czech), Olga Bereslavskaya (Russia), Kamal Taibi (Morocco), Rana Nejem (Jordan), Clara Ly-Le (Vietnam), Jelena Serenac (Serbia), Andreja Pavlovic (Croatia), Marie-Noelle Elissac-Foy (Mauritius), Michael T. Schroeder (Germany), Tumisang Shamil Agosi (Botswana), Rhingo Mutambo (Namibia), Philippe Borremans (Portugal), Tatjana Loparski (North Macedonia), Bart de Vries (Netherlands), Christophe Ginisty (Belgium), Vuk Brajovic (Serbia), Peter Mutie (Kenya), Amanda Coleman (UK), Mina Nazari (Iran), Yasemin Edige Oztunc (Turkey), Ilarija Basic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)



Press Contact:
Maxim Behar
Bulgaria Blvrd, 60 


Phone : 0888503113

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

US Capital Global Triples Financial Support for India's Hungry and Displaced Following Extension of COVID19 Lockdown

Through its California-based foundation, Braj Bhumi Group, US Capital Global has increased its financial support to philanthropic projects feeding tens of thousands in country devastated by the coronavirus crisis.

San Francisco, California, USA., May 19, 2020 - As global lockdowns are extended and vulnerable populations are forced to bear the brunt, San Francisco-based global private financial group US Capital Global has tripled its philanthropic efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Through its California-based foundation, Braj Bhumi Group, US Capital Global supports programs that help solve crucial social and environmental issues.

India’s 21-day coronavirus lockdown, which resulted in the imminent threat of starvation for millions, has been extended into next month. Although enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the extension has caused widespread concern for the health and welfare of India’s large informal workforce, which makes up 85% of the country’s employed population and subsists on daily wages to survive, as well as 40 million children from poor families. This is further exasperated by fears of growing food shortages. While the Indian Government has rolled out substantial aid packages and food distribution programs, there are many who fall through the cracks.

Through its philanthropic foundation, Braj Bhumi Group, US Capital Global is directly engaging with local grassroots organizations such as Radhe Kunj, a nonprofit ashram based in the ancient temple town of Vrindavan, India, to support those suffering most during the crisis. Amid the world’s largest lockdown, Radhe Kunj safely distributes free meals daily to anyone in need, ensuring that no one in the vicinity goes hungry as a result of the lockdown. In light of the lockdown’s extension and the country’s continued food crisis, Braj Bhumi Group is significantly increasing its financial contributions in support of the nonprofit’s work.

“While the effects of COVID-19 ravage the world’s poorest communities, the current circumstances have fueled a broader consciousness of what connects us as humans, inspiring many to reach across cultural and geographical divides to help strangers during this time,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “We are witnessing what may be called a ‘New Globalism’, where people from opposite sides of the world are connecting to support those most in need. This vision of human connection and service lies at the core of our philanthropic foundation, Braj Bhumi Group. As the situation in rural India intensifies during the lockdown, we are honored to be increasing our financial support for nonprofits on the coronavirus frontlines, feeding tens of thousands of hungry villagers, informal workers, families, and medicants.”

US Capital Global Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Sweeney, and Managing Partner, Charles Towle, serve on Braj Bhumi Group’s Board of Directors and financial advisory groups. Over the past twenty years, US Capital Global’s Philanthropic Solutions division has been delivering expertise and a comprehensive suite of financing and advisory services to help institutions build and sustain their nonprofit missions.

About US Capital Global
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management services through its affiliates, including US Capital Global Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), which acts as a placement agent for companies, funds, and projects. The group collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

To learn more about US Capital Global, email Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO, at jsweeney@uscapglobal.com or call +1 415-889-1010.

Press Contact:
Vanessa Guajardo
555 Montgomery Street,




Suite 1501
 
San Francisco CA 94111


Tuesday, May 12, 2020

New 120 Million Dollar Data Centre Will Bring Jobs, Opportunity and Connectivity to Darwin and Australia

$120 million Data Centre will bring jobs, opportunity and connectivity to Darwin and Australia

Darwin, Australia., May 12, 2020 - IOT Data Centres Pty Ltd (“IOTDC”), announce the commencement of a $120m Data Centre project in the Northern Territory.  The IOTDC facility, slated for an early 2021 opening, positions the Northern Territory as a central data and communications hub, connecting, the East, West and North coasts of Australia into South East Asia.   As the first of a series of 10 other separately funded facilities around Australia, the Darwin centre means an immediate investment of $12m with the additional investment expected to integrate the Northern Territory into the rest of the IOT Data Centre pipeline.

IOTDC announces phase one of their Data Centre facility to be located in the Northern Territory.  This $120m investment will deliver a Tier 3* (Uptime Institute Certified) city integrated data facility into the closest major Australian city to South East Asia. 

The state-of-the-art facility which will be delivered in fully operational stages, enables the Northern Territory to play a significant role in connecting with the rest of Australia by providing additional information gateways into the SE Asian region. Working together with Vertiv, TotalSecure, Wolfe Systems, TPG and Intersector Capital, the IOTDC facility has been slated for early 2021 with subsequent phases to soon follow.

Steve Shelley, vice president of integrated modular solutions at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, believes, "Data centres are the core foundation infrastructure needed for economic growth. Ultimately, data is what runs the world and there is a natural acceleration in demand for data centre services, as people and businesses rely more on the digital ecosystem for activities including banking, shopping, education, remote work and entertainment.  We are always demanding more of the internet and more than ever, our daily lives depend on data and data centres. This will be a really important infrastructure piece for Darwin’s recovery"

The new IOTDC data centre brings regional benefits like better connectivity to both East and West coasts of Australia, Smart City initiatives, and new customers from outside the Territory, enabling accelerated growth of new jobs and positive economic development.

The addition of this data processing capacity is important to the Territory, and globally, as Covid19 has placed increased demand on the internet, and data centre services.  New infrastructure is needed to service the requirements from major operators such as YouTube, Netflix and Facebook, and other businesses which are now dealing with the need to protect themselves from risk due to the newly introduced work from home strategies.  https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/24/tech/youtube-video-quality-coronavirus/index.html) The IOTDC data centre means that the NT will be one of the first locations in the world to see an upgrade in infrastructure capability in order to satisfy these needs.

When asked on the implications of the IOTDC project to the Territory, a representative of the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation stated that “The Northern Territory Government welcomes private sector investment and is actively working with the IOT Data Centre proponents on the proposal.  The IOTDC Data Centre project has the potential to advance the Territory’s goal of being a digital leader in the region through the development of a highly secure, high speed terabit network.”

By bringing in investment from outside the Territory, IOTDC is delivering an internationally recognized capability and preparing the region for inevitable demand which comes from better integration with the large international consumer markets in the region, and new requirements to service emerging technology industries.   

TPG, soon to be a part of the merged Vodaphone-TPG organisation, has recently agreed terms in relation to the provision of its services within this project.  IOTDC believes that these favourable terms enable it to create new enterprise capability in the region, aligned with the Northern Territory’s Terabit Territory aspirations.  The project will create great impetus and opportunity for the Territory.  Its increased role in the development of future technology connectivity in South East Asia, and the relocation to and expansion of technology related businesses will support jobs and growth in the NT and the rest of the country.  TPG, as a service provider and stake holder in the Territory’s first certified Tier 3 Data Centre, is a key piece in IOTDC’s offering.
Due to the imminent TPG/Vodafone merger, TPG were unable to comment but IOTDC believes that TPG’s continued support of the project will be a critical part of delivering competitive, connected leading enterprise capability to the region.


Contact information
Add for further media information contact: Jon Lim, jon.lim@iotdc.com.au.


About IOTDC
IOTDC is a specialist data centre developer that, together with its partners, provides expertise and critical infrastructure to enable the economic , educational and social development of communities.

https://www.iotdc.com.au/

About Vertiv, TPG, Wolfe Systems, Total Secure and Intersector Capital

Vertiv is a Global Tier 1 Engineering Manufacturer of critical infrastructure
https://www.vertiv.com/

TPG is a Global Tier 1 Telecommunications Vendor with significant infrastructure and investments into connecting Australia
https://www.tpg.com.au/

Wolfe Systems is a Systems, Software Project and Integration Managed Services company delivering important technology integration and software services.
https://www.wolfesystems.com.au/

Total Secure is a nationally recognized Cyber Security and Risk solutions provider with key expertise in securing critical infrastructure
https://www.totalsecure.net.au/

Intersector Capital is an Investment fund developing Power, Information, Data Centre and sustainable green field development projects
https://www.intersectorcaptial.com.au/

Press Contact:
Jon Lim
PO BOX 2850,
Melbourne,
VIC 3001,
Australia


Friday, May 8, 2020

M Models and Talent Launches Social Commercial, Continues Servicing Clients

Tough times are a wakeup call for the best to get going. M Models and Talent Agency, the Toronto-based agency reputed for its talent discoveries for commercial, print and principal acting, continues to work diligently to find talent jobs even during the Covid-19 crisis

Toronto, Ontario, Canada., May 7, 2020 - Senior agent Sean at M Models is working with brands and local companies to come out with social media commercials. He is part of the highly professional and experienced staff at M Models who have produced promising talent and models for wide range of industries. Sean is known to be Toronto’s top commercial print agent and for good reason. His work has made other modeling agencies think twice on how they land work for their models.
M Models and Talent has been ethically promoting highly promising models and actors, from children to adults, and with varying experience levels. Its open and liberal policies have seen aspiring models from all backgrounds flourish in the industry with top clients. 
“We represent models and talent from North America to the International market. Our agency allows all models and talent, exposing them to opportunities such as television, commercial advertisements, “real-people modeling” and fashion work,” says a representative from M Models and Talent Agency.
Outputs from M Models have enjoyed extended careers in the industry. Another great feature of the agency is that it does not charge fees for registration, promotion or consultation. Even modeling courses recommended for high-fashion models are covered for by the agency.
About M Models And Talent Agency Inc.
Canadian based agency mainly focusing on commercial print, principal acting and high fashion models/talents. We are dedicated to be promoting models ranging from kids to adults, starters to professionals, and talents in Canada/US & Internationally

Press Contact:
Jas J
330 Bay Street,14th Floor, Suite 1400 Toronto,
ON M5H 2S8



Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Companies Hiring Right Now amid Coronavirus have Changes in Personnel Recruitment and Selection

Ms. Untaru, VON Consulting General Manager, comments about trends in personnel recruitment & human resources in the US

LA, USA., May 6, 2020 - Vivien Untaru, VON Consulting recruitment agency GM, has set up international recruitment campaigns in Central and South-Eastern Europe and recently started in the US. The agency she manages provides recruitment services, hardware design and verification services, IT support and software development for customers in different industries. The team she manages helps clients by building teams on and off site, remotely or on their premises that can assist in ongoing projects or can take on full projects. By bringing in passion for the technical fields and an innovative approach, the VON Consulting team has become a supportive long-term partner for clients’ businesses.

Ms. Untaru, VON Consulting General Manager, comments about trends in personnel recruitment & human resources in the US, in the interview below.

What industries were most affected by coronavirus in the US?
The first to feel the coronavirus impact were hospitality, horeca, travel and retail sectors. Also, the real estate sector registered a slow-down in transactions and, recently, prices started to be more flexible. In March and April, things escalated and these sectors, amongst others, were hit hard and lost jobs to the thousands.

What will be the sectors hiring in the upcoming months?
IT, telecom, online consumer goods, transportation & courier companies will most certainly continue recruiting.
Industries affected directly by the coronavirus (to mention a few - hospitality, leisure, travel, leisure, retail, constructions) will restructure their employee scheme, but some will be hiring for their online engines.

What do companies need to keep in mind at this point, as regards to their employees?
During this time it is important to keep the existing workforce fully engaged and motivated. Many companies can actually design turn-around plans and launch new projects/products, improve processes, design new marketing strategies by involving their employees. In these times, many solutions might come from the people in the field, in direct contact with the customer, able to see day-to-day issues.

How can companies create shared value in their future recruitment processes?
Companies need to engage their current employees in the recruitment processes. Workers with a history in the company should be included in the hiring stages, as well as in the onboarding process.

How employees or candidates will adapt to this coronavirus impacted work landscape?
Employees and candidates as well are already starting to understand the importance of reskilling or gaining new expertise in digital management of day-to-day attributions, learning to work with new online tools. Companies should include online learning and training, seminars, courses and career exploration in their employee retention and loyalty practices. Companies should provide the means for a safe on-site activity. For those situations, where some of the employees could continue to work from home, shifts could be organized in such a way that only a certain number of employees will be present in the office at any given moment, allowing for proper social distancing. Candidates should also be called in for on-site interviews only in final stages of the process so as to minimize exposure of both team and candidates.

How can companies improve their human resources processes in the future?
First of all, companies need to be more open to online recruitment and online recruitment tools adapted to their profile, as this trend, enhanced by the coronavirus pandemic, will continue to grow in the near future.
Remote working will also see a rise and companies need to make sure they have procedures in place for their employees, in order to generate performance and ensure the day-to-day efficient flow of activity, while also maintaining employee satisfaction.

Will the employee experience continue to be a top priority in HR in 2020?
Yes, only it will suffer some transformations. Employees who are energized by their job are essential to transformation agendas, are more likely to stay, are more resilient and more ready to reskill. Energized employees will choose to work in cultures that are empathetic, in environments they find enriching, and in work cultures that are both efficient and embracing.

What are the main hurdles that companies need to overcome in the coming months?
Good team-management interactions and better enablement of digital working in times of social distancing. This is where a professional HR partner with expertise can make the difference.

About VON Consulting
Currently, VON Consulting has 3 offices in SEE (Bucharest, Brasov and Cluj in Romania), one in the USA and in the process to open up a new one in Dusseldorf, Germany. VON Consulting has 150 employees and has worked with clients from the EU and US, mainly in IT, telecom, networking and semiconductors industries, some of them Fortune 500.

Press Contact:
Andreea Paleologu
Str Matei Basarab 65, Bl L 109 sc 1, ap 19, sector 3, Bucharest, Romania

Trucking, Transit and Cars Thank ECOFuelMax for working to Reduce Pollution

Look around and the reduction in Pollution the air people breathe is cleaner. The Skies are Blue and Rivers are cleaner.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, April 29 2020.,  Over the last few years Municipalities that are concerned about Carbon Pollution have installed the ECOFUELMAX Pollution Solution on their Coach Buses. A very Smart Business move saving $3000+ per year.. No Chemicals No Maintenance a onetime expense $395.00 it can last 20+ years. By reducing a diesel motors Diesel Regeneration Cycles (REGENS) and Carbon Particulates +/- 70% thousands of dollars have been saved annually per vehicle as well as thousands of pounds of Carbon. Vehicles experience Less DPF filter Cleanings ($350) Replacements ($2300) Maintenance Downtime and Fuel consumption. Tens of thousands of diesel Coach Buses and School Buses are proof that it works just ask references available.

Independent Truckers and Trucking – Hauling Companies are amazed at the ECO's results. Initially a majority of ECOFuelMax users had their doubts. In less than one month the cost is recovered. Less dark smoke in older diesel motors and those without DPF filters. Those that check their ECM saw a considerable increase in hours between Regeneration Cycles (+/-70%). Goes to show less Carbon less Pollution equals less REGENS. ROI 10-20 days Guaranteed No Risk.

Passenger vehicles a gasoline vehicle can reduce the release of Hydrocarbons and reduce fuel consumption as well. Example Chrysler 300 Before City 15.6 MPG After ECO installation City 19.5 MPG Before Highway 20 MPG After ECO installation Highway 24 MPG. The ECOFueMax solution works on all motors its easy to install with No Warranty issues. It only treats fuel no motor modifications. Go Online for ECOFuelMax reports.

The time to act is NOW. The unfortunate restrictions people have been experiencing may be an awakening to demonstrate the need to be proactive to reducing Pollution. By utilizing a Government approved Testing Laboratories Certified results the Consumer or Government office can reduce operation/maintenance expenses and Pollution. NASA Homeland Security and the US Army all use it. Save money by reducing Carbon Pollution.


ECO Fuel Systems LLC and its principals have been dedicated to reducing Pollution and increasing efficiency since 1999. Anyone interested in helping or is interested in learning more or taking a No Risk test call or go online https://ecofuelmax.com. Spread the word. GO GREEN – Burn Clean


About ECO Fuel Max Systems

ECO Fuel Max Systems associates and engineers have been manufacturing and marketing Fuel saving devices since 1999. Like others having aftermarket product doubts we tested and to this day still use the ECOFuelMaximizer Enhancer. We joined forces as a Direct Fleet Wholesale Warehouse Distributor. The ECO Fuel Max Systems biggest customers are schools and government agencies. They are educated and very particular in their requirements. ECO Fuel Systems is proud to supply them with their technologies. Lucky for us it's an easy sell. It is our desire to help the public, government and the local municipalities improve the quality of the air we breathe while reducing the amount of fuel consumed. It is time for us to be proactive and make every effort to reduce Pollution and the excessive use of our resources. If you are interested in setting up a demonstration contact us, or give us a call, let's talk about it.

Press Contact:
Cary Nagdeman
20920 Concord Green Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33433


Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Top Cat Kits Launches Reviews, Expert Advice and Informative Articles on Everything Cat Lovers Need to Know About Raising a Cat

Top Cat Kits Launches reviews, expert Advice and informative articles, library of articles, blogs, and guides, covers a broad range of topics related to cats such as their accessories, breeds, foods, grooming and so on


Virginia, USA., May 4, 2020 - Top Cat Kits Launches an all new website comprising all the information one need about raising a cat and ensuring their feline friend is happy and healthy. Newly launched website is complete with expert advice, informative articles, blogs, and guides, covers a broad range of topics related to cats such as their accessories, breeds, foods, grooming and so on.
 
The team at Top Cat Kits is going above and beyond the call of duty to bring all the information and guidance one need about raising a pet cat. All cat owners will agree that it’s easy to decide that they want to adopt a cat and bring it home; however, it can be a daunting task to ensure it remains healthy and fit, gets proper nutrition and grows up to be a happy pet. 

Cats are known to be moody animals. A cat’s routine is not as disciplined as that of a dog. On one hand,  dog will prompt for its meals and exercise, whereas on the other hand, cat will give  a tough time when it comes to feeding and exercising. Therefore, it’s of the utmost important to understand when and how to feed cat, how to make it exercise and ensure it remains fit; identify the best accessories cat lovers need to groom the cat and keep it entertained, and so on. And, that’s exactly what Team Top Cat Kits works on, round the clock.

The team at Top Cat Kits is headed by Sarah Jane, a writer, blogger and cat enthusiast. She is a mom to 4 beautiful cats (2 Persian, 1 Himalayan, and 1 American Shorthair) and they are her motivation behind starting the website. Her team comprises cat experts, cat enthusiasts, veterinarians and expert trainers. Currently, Sarah is also looking for guest bloggers to contribute their ideas and thoughts to broaden and strengthen her cat community.

My cats are my world. I have learnt a lot about cats (breeds, nutrition, accessories and so on) over 5 years and want to share my knowledge and experiences with all cat owners around the world,” she says. “My friends and family call me the Cat Woman,” added Sarah in a humorous tone.
 
Visitors can access a wide variety of content related to cats. As a website visitor, one will find “Buying Guides,” “Informative Articles,” “Best Product Guides,” and so on.  Some of the most popular posts on the website include, “The Best Cat Treats of 2020,” “The Best Cat Carrier of 2020,” and “The Best Cat Trees in 2020.”

About TopCatKits


Top Cat Kits offers practical, real-life advice and tips to help you take care of your cats. Our library of articles, blogs, and guides, covers a broad range of topics related to cats such as their accessories, breeds, foods, grooming and so on. For more information, please visit https://topcatkits.com

Press Contact:
Sarah Jane
Virginia,
United States


Sunday, May 3, 2020

PressReleaseHelp Offers discount on Press Release Distribution Services

PressReleaseHelp.com, one of the Digital PR startups, offers 20% discounts to new orders, valid till May 30th, 2020. The company aims to help businesses and website owners who are struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.

Delhi, India., May 2, 2020 - PressReleaseHelp.com, a Digital Public Relation company announced today; the company has launched 20% Discount prices on press release distribution services. The promotion is valid through May 30th, 2020. According to the company’s Manager, it is a good time to use the digital PR services and press release distribution services as people are locked down, and there is an option to come online and explore the world through digital platforms.


During the COVID-19, many offline businesses have diverted their business into online platforms to gain visitors and make sales, as the government limits the business activity due to the coronavirus outbreak. Unfortunately, some businesses failed to grow and adapt their business to online business due to a lack of information and networking. The presence of Digital PR companies is needed to solve this problem. One of the digital pr companies that help businesses to grow during this pandemic is PressReleaseHelp.com.


PressReleaseHelp.com offers reliable Press release distribution service. The company has many years in media relations and press release distribution service. “A good website design does not guarantee to get many customers and increase sales. At PressReleaseHelp.com, we strive to grow our clients’ business and monitor its development in the search result,” said The PressReleaseHelp CEO Alan White.


He added, “We have been working with many clients around the world. Our focus is on our customers’ satisfaction, therefore we train our staff with recent public relation trends. We employ professionals in their fields, to make sure we deliver the best results for our clients.” He also hopes that the company’s discount prices will increase its client productivity during the lockdown.


About PressReleaseHelp
PressReleaseHelp.com is a reliable Digital public relation company that focuses on the result. It offers a wide range of Digital PR services, such as Press Release Distribution & Digital PR services. The company is working with the latest digital pr tools and supported by professionals in their fields, such as content writers, SEO experts, Editors, Copywriter, and many more. For more information about the services and the lastest discount, please visit https://PressReleaseHelp.com

Press Contact:
Devashish
A-83, Pocket D,
Okhla Phase II, Okhla Industrial Area,
New Delhi, Delhi 110020, India


+919971610570

Friday, May 1, 2020

US Capital Global Securities Launches Convertible Note Offering for EQITrade Limited

San Francisco-based private financial group engaged as lead placement agent by the parent of the world’s first global digital bank for businesses and high-net-worth individuals

San Francisco, California, USA., May 01, 2020 - US Capital Global Securities LLC, an affiliate of US Capital Global, is offering to eligible investors an investment opportunity in EQITrade Limited. So far, 20% of the convertible note offering has been funded already. The company’s subsidiary, EQIBank Limited (“EQIBank”), is theleading digital bank for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, providing 24/7 cloud-based banking in multiple currencies to 180 countries, and unlike its competitors, its services are offshore and tax-exempt.

Combining a low-cost global banking network with real time insights, EQIBank offers clients personal and corporate accounts, card services, exchange, lending, custody, and wealth management. Its multi-channel and scalable core platforms provide streamlined on-boarding, simple user interfaces, and end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on client experience.
Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a full-service private financial group with an established track record in corporate finance, asset management, and capital formation services. All private placements, securities, and other related services are offered by the group’s FINRA-registered broker-dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC.

As we continue to take digital banking to a new level internationally, we are very pleased to be partnering with US Capital Global Securities to launch this investment opportunity,” said Jason Blick, CEO at EQITrade Limited. “We believe the banking industry – with its old technology, local operating model, and expensive cash handling – is overdue for an overhaul, and EQIBank is leading the way.”

“We are excited to be serving this global, market-disruptive FinTech firm as its lead placement agent on this offering,” said Charles Towle, CEO at US Capital Global Securities. “The past few years have demonstrated the immense popularity of digital banking platforms, such as Monzo and Chime, but EQIBank’s vast global reach, tax-neutral status, and high-barriers to entry are a welcome evolution in this new approach to banking. The opportunity to participate in this convertible note offering is now open to eligible investors.”

About EQIBank Limited
EQIBank is one of the world’s leading innovative banks and strives to provide more products to more countries than any other digital bank. EQIBank is the world’s first global digital bank aimed solely at businesses and high-net-worth individuals and provides offshore, tax-exempt, and tailored personal and corporate banking services to clients in 180 countries. With 24/7 cloud-based access, real time insights, and high barriers to entry, EQIBank’s strategy is to accelerate simplification, using Open Banking Standards and Open APIs to create a new global standard of banking. www.eqibank.com

About US Capital Global
US Capital Global Securities LLC is the FINRA-registered broker-dealer division of US Capital Globalthat acts as placement agent for growth-stage companies, projects, and investment funds. Since 1998, the US Capital Global team has been committed to providing small and lower middle market businesses and investors with sophisticated debt, equity, and investment opportunities usually available only to larger middle market companies and institutional investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation. US Capital Global entities manage direct investment funds and provide wealth management and capital raise services.

To learn more about US Capital Global Securities or this investment opportunity, email Charles Towle, CEO, at charles@uscgs.com or call +1 415-889-1010.

Press Contact:
Vanessa Guajardo
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1501
San Francisco CA 94111


(415) 889-1010