About Our Members: Atlanta CEO High-Tech Council
About Our Members: Atlanta CEO High-Tech Council
- Over 30% represent companies with annual revenues greater than $50 million
- 77% credit the Council with helping to build professional networks, raise capital and sign customers
- For 2005, 62% of our members project their marketing budget to increase by at least 50%
- Executives project 43% of their new hires will be in sales & marketing and 18% in operations
- 44% expect to do most of their hiring in Q2 and 30% project hiring will occur in Q3
- 83% of executives feel they met or exceeded their business objectives for 2004
2005 Events
Crisis Management – Predict, Plan and Execute: Porter Novelli
Crisis Management – Predict, Plan and Execute
By Brad MacAfee, Executive Vice President, Porter Novelli Atlanta
Just about every Atlanta-area executive has spent some time playing Monday morning quarterback in regards to ChoicePoint, a company that is still making headlines six weeks after revealing it had fallen victim to identity thieves. What many of those observing from the outside might not have is a strategic plan to manage their own potential crisis situation. Read more
New Domestic Production Activities Deduction: Grant Thornton
Federal Tax: The New Domestic Production Activities Deduction
By Mel Schwarz
For many taxpayers, the centerpiece of last year’s tax legislation is the new domestic production activities deduction. Estimated to reduce taxes by more than $76 billion over the next 10 years, this provision primarily benefits those who produce products or build things in the United States . Read more
Trademark Considerations in Naming a Corporation: Needle & Rosenberg
What’s In A Name?
Trademark Considerations in Naming a Corporation
Bernie Zidar, Esq.
TJ DoVale, Esq.
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.
www.needlerosenberg.com
The name of your newborn company can include the first and probably the most important trademark your company will ever own. Unfortunately, misconceptions about the right way to choose, secure and protect that valuable piece of intellectual property often land young companies in a tough situation: Change your corporate name or face an expensive and distracting legal battle to keep it. By following a few simple and inexpensive steps, you can avoid that disruption and gain valuable peace of mind. Read more
