Veer Consulting http://veerconsulting.com Guiding Business in New Directions Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:56:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Dave Ryder Featured in One Community Video Spotlight http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/dave-ryder-featured-in-one-community-video-spotlight/ http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/dave-ryder-featured-in-one-community-video-spotlight/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:56:26 +0000 VeerNewsroom http://veerconsulting.com/?p=260 Dave Ryder, principal and managing director of Veer Consulting, is now being featured in One Community’s “Spotlight on Success” video series. Each month, the professional organization interviews a gay, lesbian or allied business leader making a difference in the community.

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Dave Ryder, The Extreme Consumer, offers tips on how to improve your customer service experience at any retail store. Shopping off hours and dressing well can make a big impact.

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Parking is complimentary. Hors d’Oeuvres and beverage specials available. RSVP to rsvpevents@gpglcc.org on or before January 15. Members are free and guests are $5. If you have questions, call (602) 266-5055.

As a bonus, GPGLCC members who like the Veer Consulting Facebook Page before noon on January 19, you will be eligible for a drawing to win a $200 Barneys Gift Card and lunch at Fred’s with Dave Ryder, The Extreme Consumer! You must be present at the NetMix to win.

]]> http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/join-veer-consulting-and-the-extreme-consumer%e2%84%a2-for-january%e2%80%99s-gpglcc-netmix-opportunity-to-win-200-barney%e2%80%99s-gift-card/feed/ 0 Dave Ryder Selected to Participate in Arts Board Development Program http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/dave-ryder-selected-to-participate-in-arts-board-development-program/ http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/dave-ryder-selected-to-participate-in-arts-board-development-program/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:38:57 +0000 VeerNewsroom http://veerconsulting.com/?p=247 Dave Ryder, principal and managing director of Veer Consulting, has been selected from among hundreds of applicants to participate in the “Business On Board” program, an educational tool created by the Arts and Business Council of Greater Arizona to encourage minority and minority-group business professionals to participate in not-for-profit arts-related boards. The program is sponsored by the Arizona Lottery and will run for several months beginning in January.

While Dave has participated in several not-for-profit boards and is currently a Member at Large of the Greater Arizona Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters, he says he’s looking forward to this unique opportunity to fine tune his business leadership skills that he can bring to other not-for-profit boards in the arts community.

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Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, explains how the age of entitlement has ended. Economic conditions have forced consumers to reevaluate what is important. In the midst of shopping and gift buying, it’s important to stay within your means and avoid debt.

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Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, discusses gift giving during a sluggish economic climate. He explains how thought and effort can trump expensive gifts. He suggests specific gifts of the heart that friends or family may need. Additionally, Dave touches on the importance of saying “thank you” when receiving.

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Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, explains the importance of responding to customers, vendors and other inquiries as promptly as possible. Organizations that fail to do so will lose business.

]]> http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/rant-businesses-respond-to-your-customers-promptly/feed/ 0 The Extreme Consumer Rating System http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/the-extreme-consumer-rating-system/ http://veerconsulting.com/about-us/newsroom/the-extreme-consumer-rating-system/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:42:06 +0000 VeerNewsroom http://veerconsulting.com/?p=224

Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, provides an overview of the Extreme Consumer Rating System, which offers businesses an opportunity to be evaluated on numerous factors including quality, convenience, value of promotions and much more.

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Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, discusses why it’s important to provide a vendor or customer service representative with feedback about a positive or negative experience.

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Dave Ryder, the Extreme Consumer, offers small businesses advice about the benefits of hosting open houses and receptions during the holidays. He also suggests consumers take advantage of the free entertainment and support the local community.

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