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Tami C. Gaines, 10 years of business planning, marketing, advertising and promotion
She has helped guide the growth of establishments in consumer goods, entertainment, retail, transportation, media, finance, not-for-profit, business to business, apparel, associations/organizations and print media, she is the president of G2 Consulting. Prior to founding G2 Consulting, Ms. Gaines directed the marketing efforts of a $40 million division of American Safety Razor, an international consumer products company. Her initiatives includes marketing management, new product development, product relaunch and revival and sales support. She also directed advertising and promotion development and execution, as well as, spearheaded the company’s entry into the new media market. During her tenure, a four-year history of flat sales was reversed to an annual 10% sales increase. Her career has also included marketing management positions at the Colgate Palmolive Company and The Himmel Group. Ms. Gaines earned a B.A. from Tufts University and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Management from Columbia University. She has lectured to the National Association of Female Executives, and at the University of Virginia, has taught entrepreneurship to young adults, recognized by her colleagues at the American Marketing Association,  is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Montclair Early Childhood Corporation, is Vice President of Public Relations for the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners and also pursues an interest in creative writing. Kelli Peterson, Managing Director, brings over ten years experience in the development and management of integrated marketing programs in a broad range of business categories including consumer packaged goods, high tech, municipalities, performance arts, automobile, spirits, print media, both in the General and Hispanic marketplace. With an extensive background in the management of local, regional and national programming for corporations, agencies, government and non-profit organizations, Ms. Peterson understands the need for business solutions that fit within an organization’s business and political culture, that maximize resources and that deliver results. Prior to joining G2, Ms. Peterson co-created the nation’s first citywide sponsorship program for the City of Sacramento which will generate millions of dollars in annual sponsor fees. She has also led the development and management of marketing programs for Coca-Cola, Nintendo, Sunset Magazine, Del Monte, Quaker Oats, Pepsi, Mindscape (formerly Software Toolworks) and many others. Ms. Peterson holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of California, San Diego. . Ms. Peterson serves as President of the Board of Directors for Make A Circus, a non-profit children’s organization.G2 Consulting, Inc. 1388 Haight Street, Suite #19 San Francisco, CA 94117 415-701-0900 415-701-0909 fax kellip@g2consulting.com

Franklin Radoff, Attorney, Litigation and Business Consulting for start-ups to mid-sized companies.
Over 30 years experience in Litigation and Business Consulting assisting start-up businesses to mid-sized companies in the areas  of business transactional law, sales,  import/export, manufacturing, marketing, research, management, risk management, employee-employer relations and publicity. Litigating matters on a wide variety of Business Issues, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Wrongful Termination. Co-founder and General Counsel for Bobbe Joy Cosmetics  in the Jon Peters Hair Salons. Partner-Manager of Mimi Martin Mills engaged in the manufacturing, importing and sales of ladies clothing. General Counsel and Co-Manager for Peter Pan Beauty Salons, a 42 store chain consisting of 450 employees, Corporate Officer/Member of Board of Directors, Supervising Risk Management, Real Estate Acquisitions, Leases, Negotiations and Licensing Requirements. Saved shareholders  over $500,000 in State Taxes by using creative and innovative employee solutions. Partner in Delectable Edibles, a restaurant, salad bar  and ice cream establishment. Committed to producing results beyond expectations. Ability to determine and best use employee talents.  A leader with excellent interpersonal skills with staff and clients.  Special talent for creative problem solving, research, project planning and execution.  Exceptional direct supervision skills at all levels of management  and with employees.  Managed over 450 employees their problems and corporate problems simultaneously.  Implemented and supervised a nationwide sales force with regional managers.  Created positive environments for employees thus obtaining maximum team efforts and results through interactive meetings and training.  Experienced in negotiating agreements on all topics and on all levels.  Developed business, marketing, publicity and sales plans for a wide variety of business, including those I owned, to target and develop new accounts while maintaining profits.  Implemented creative joint ventures, cross promotions and alliances to increase sales and profits without significant increases in expenses or overhead. Created new products and the developed new channels for their sale.  More   Address 19528 Ventura Blvd. #572, Tarzana, CA 91356 Telephone (818) 609-9458  E--mail fjr@linkpublicity.com 

Mark E. Thomas, middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm.
He serves clients across a wide range of industries and geographic locations. Senior-level Executive with extensive P&L management, International business development, joint ventures, strategic planning, M&A and operational experience.  Facilitates all phases of M&A work including valuations, packaging, marketing, deal structuring, and financing. Experiences include taking a company from $2 million loss to $4 million profit while increasing sales from $30 million to $70 million. Turn around declining sales/profit performance by redirecting resources, selling marginal business units. He is a results-oriented leader who consistently surpassed shareholder expectations by focusing on sales performance, rational investment initiatives and continuous profit improvement objectives. Represented sellers and buyers of manufacturing, service and distribution companies in aerospace, telecommunications, education, computer and medical industries. Was a $70 million manufacturer/distributor of satellite communications, two-way radio, data communications and marine electronics. Headed a 200-employee organization, doubling stockholders equity and revenue growth by implementing sound business plans. Negotiated acquisition of a proprietary data communications technology developed by N.V.Philips that resulted in exclusive supply relationship with Bell South. Launched new product line with potential to grow to $60 million within 3 years. Negotiated new lines of credit to lower borrowing costs for investment, working capital needs. Sold two non-core business units and redeployed management resources to focus on profitable business activities. Led acquisition of British manufacturer of marine communications and electronics, successfully turned around fledgling business and sold the company three years later for 300% return on investment. Acquired and implemented new MIS system resulting in 100% reduction in inventory write-downs, and improving financial reporting from 3 weeks to 2 days. Implemented new job performance evaluation, training and MBO incentive program that resulted in lower turnover of personnel. Started long-term profit sharing plan that linked individual and company wide performance to pay. Formalized marketing planning of four divisions resulting in savings of $700,000 in first year by eliminating ineffective marketing activities and developing a system for measuring marketing ROI. Hired new sales management to lead division resulting in sales increases of 20% per year over three years. Expanded distribution channels in Latin America, Canada to increase sales of two divisions by $4 million per year. Grew sales by 100% over two years by expanding channels of distribution in Canada, Latin America and U.S. Negotiated exclusive distribution agreement with Hitachi Cellular Telephone division that led to $4 million in new sales. Introduced new forecasting system to reduce inventory by 40% and improve order fill rates from 10 days to 48 hours. Martin Marietta Corp., Torrance, CA. Manufacturer of hard-alloy aluminum extrusions and forgings sold to aerospace, commercial markets. Professional Experience: Management Resource Center, Seal Beach, CA. Director. Standard Communications Corp., Los Angeles, CA. President/CEO.Executive Vice President Vice President Marketing & Sales National Sales Manager, of Two-Way Radio Division Marketing Services Manager Board member: Los Angeles Harbor-Watts Economic Development Corporation. Member of Young Presidents Organization. MBA, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California BS, Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. 1 Wrangler Road  Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Phone: (310) 377-2722  E-mail  MetMomo@aol.com

Frank Lauer & Company, Inc. Consultant in Business Sales
Twenty five Years Experience as Intermediary and Consultant in Business Sales. Also specializes in  business valuations and the acquisition, disposition and mergers of businesses. Expert witness for care in custom and practice of the sales of businesses.  Experience involves updating Business Opportunities section of California Department of Real Estate Reference Books  Past president of Business Brokers Exchange of San Diego, a Certified Business Appraiser, member of the Society of Certified Business Opportunity Appraisers, Member of Business Brokers Advisory Committee to California Real Estate Commissioner, Licensed Real Estate Broker in California. B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Mount Union College, Ohio. Completed studies in Legal Aspects of Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Finance, Complete Analysis of Business Opportunities, Real Estate Exchanging. Contact Frank W. Lauer, PO Box 2095, La Mesa, California 91943-2095,  Telephone 619-296-5000  Fax 619-465-7275, e-mail LauerBkr@aol.com 

Marie McAlister. Specializes in Writing Business Plans for Start-up Companies
Ten years of business development & corporate & product marketing for start-up companies, has working relationships with a network of venture capital firms and well versed on what venture firms require in a business plan. Does market research to determine total available market, target market share, competitive analysis, market trends, graphical illustrations of how products and services work, projected Financial Statements and cost analysis, interviews the principals to gather information and write a plan that includes the following: Executive Summary, Product/Service Description, Strategic Objectives, Business Model, Market Analysis, Business Problems that the Company Solves (Customer Characteristics and Marketing & Sales Strategy), Operations Plan, Staffing & Organizational Plan, Financial, Projections, Market Characteristics, Competitive Analysis, Core Team Profiles, and a Corporate powerpoint presentation. BS in Political Economy from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Marketing and Business Strategy from Golden Gate University. Contact: Marie McAlister Principal Consultant, http://www.Concept2Profit.com 294 Hilltop Court Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Tel: 831-338-4678 Email: mm@concept2profit.com