Today, January 10, 2011, Berger Transfer celebrates their 101st anniversary of doing business. With 101 years in the business, they must be doing something right! Congratulations to Berger on this great achievement. You set a great example for others and you are proof that "It can be done!" We are proud of you!
http://www.berger-transfer.com/
Monday, January 10, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Facebook Fans
If you are one of the billion facebook users out there, you might be interested in becoming friends with me on facebook. You can search for me by typing in my email address julie@westbrookconsultingservices.com in the "search" box at the top of the page when you are logged in to your facebook account. Or you can click on this link http://www.facebook.com/JulieSmithRecruiter and send me a friend request. I will accept your request and you will be able to follow my posts online. I often post my newest job searches on facebook in order to take advantage of the social network and look for referrals. Just remember though, if the message you would like to send me is something that should be kept private, you probably want to contact me in a private message or personal email rather than writing on the facebook wall. You never know who might be reading your post. Since my name, Julie Smith, is rather common, make sure that you are searching for me using the link above. You will see my picture on the profile page.
While you are on facebook, make sure to become a fan of the Westbrook Consulting Services page. Go to
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westbrook-Consulting-Services/137270676303376 and hit the "like" button. The Westbrook Page will provide similar announcements about new jobs and also serve as a resource for candidates and clients.
While you are on facebook, make sure to become a fan of the Westbrook Consulting Services page. Go to
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westbrook-Consulting-Services/137270676303376 and hit the "like" button. The Westbrook Page will provide similar announcements about new jobs and also serve as a resource for candidates and clients.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Suddath purchases Barrett FOR REAL this time
I am sure we can all remember the big news that came out in October of 2004 stating that United agent Barrett Moving & Storage was being purchased by fellow United agent Suddath Relocation. It was all the talk on the street, but when it came down to it, the purchase never happened. It was an uncertain time putting employees in a compromising state of mind, worried about job stability and their futures. If you don't remember this big news story in 2004, you can brush up on it here:
http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/102104/bus_16972527.shtml
October 2010, brought a repeat of this very story. This time though, the purchase looked like it was going to happen. Barrett's owner, Bob Eidsvold, decided to sell his moving company to UniGroup giant, Suddath. This time around, there were no press releases or news announcements. Rather, companywide emails announced the news just to employees and a conference call described each employees future of being transferred over from Barrett to Suddath in the new year.
We were told that the sale was final and complete on 1/1/11. Barrett will continue operating under the name Barrett. Employees will keep their Barrett email addresses and business cards. Salespeople will continue representing the name Barrett, but Barrett will be known as "A Suddath Relocation Company."
To date, we have not been able to find any official press releases or any information linking the two companies together. With a history as long and positive as Barrett's, the name recognition is undoubtedly one of the best assets Suddath purchased in this transaction.
While we have seen MANY companies purchased by larger entities over the past 2 years, this is one of the largest purchases that has been made. For the most part, we have seen smaller companies sell off their assets and get gobbled up by much larger companies during this economic downturn. While Suddath is larger than Barrett, Barrett was still one of the larger United agents out there. The positive side of this purchase is that it looks like all of the employees have been able to keep their jobs and will move forward just as they always have. They really didn't skip a beat in their day to day work lives while the transaction was completed on paper. This purchase will give Suddath a presence in the northern half of the US and undoubtedly will aid in Suddath's continued growth as one of United's largest and most profitable agents. We wish all parties involved the best of luck in this new venture.
http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/102104/bus_16972527.shtml
October 2010, brought a repeat of this very story. This time though, the purchase looked like it was going to happen. Barrett's owner, Bob Eidsvold, decided to sell his moving company to UniGroup giant, Suddath. This time around, there were no press releases or news announcements. Rather, companywide emails announced the news just to employees and a conference call described each employees future of being transferred over from Barrett to Suddath in the new year.
We were told that the sale was final and complete on 1/1/11. Barrett will continue operating under the name Barrett. Employees will keep their Barrett email addresses and business cards. Salespeople will continue representing the name Barrett, but Barrett will be known as "A Suddath Relocation Company."
To date, we have not been able to find any official press releases or any information linking the two companies together. With a history as long and positive as Barrett's, the name recognition is undoubtedly one of the best assets Suddath purchased in this transaction.
While we have seen MANY companies purchased by larger entities over the past 2 years, this is one of the largest purchases that has been made. For the most part, we have seen smaller companies sell off their assets and get gobbled up by much larger companies during this economic downturn. While Suddath is larger than Barrett, Barrett was still one of the larger United agents out there. The positive side of this purchase is that it looks like all of the employees have been able to keep their jobs and will move forward just as they always have. They really didn't skip a beat in their day to day work lives while the transaction was completed on paper. This purchase will give Suddath a presence in the northern half of the US and undoubtedly will aid in Suddath's continued growth as one of United's largest and most profitable agents. We wish all parties involved the best of luck in this new venture.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year
Happy Holidays
from my family to yours!
from my family to yours!
Wishing you health, happiness and much prosperity in 2011
~ Julie Smith & Family
~ Julie Smith & Family
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