Bielat Santore & Company Provides Tips for Hiring Restaurant Employees

Bielat Santore & Company Provides Tips for Hiring Restaurant Employees

(PRWEB) March 08, 2013

Many restaurant owners claim that hiring decisions are some of the most difficult to make. They recognize that a surly or unresponsive waiter may drive diners away. But how can you find the right people? Here are some tips that can help:

Cooks: When hiring a cook, you should consider the candidate's experience, especially with the style of food your restaurant serves. The candidate should be capable of handling your restaurant's volume, be able to work under pressure and fit with others on the team. Food safety, such as a Serve Safe certification is also a plus.

Wait Staff: The trick to finding good wait staff is to seek people suited for the pace and environment of your restaurant. If your diners expect a quick-turnaround meal, your servers need to move quickly. If, however, you are offering more upscale cuisine, your wait staff should be comfortable with a more leisurely pace. While not essential, it is helpful if a potential server is familiar with the type of food and beverages you serve. If not, look for signs that the candidate is a quick learner.

Host: Your host does not need restaurant experience; a friendly, courteous manner is more important. He/she should be organized and comfortable multi-tasking.

Dishwasher: While dishwashing is not a glamorous position, it is vital to the life of the restaurant. Seek a candidate who has a reliable mode of transportation and who appears diligent.

Busser: When interviewing bussers, you should look for people who can follow directions and also think on their feet. They need to be able to understand simple instructions from customers as well as directions from the waiters, host or kitchen staff.

The first step to successful hiring is to clearly define and articulate the position's duties. Responsibilities may vary from restaurant to restaurant, so do not assume that the candidate will know what is expected. Consider using a written job description as a conversation starter. After you have conducted the interview and think you have found a good candidate, you need to determine if he or she is honest, reliable and legal to work. We recommend conducting reference and background checks on all potential employees. You need to get the candidate's permission for background checks and have them sign a waiver allowing you to access the information. Some employers like to look up the applicant on LinkedIn and Facebook.

If you are looking for a position in a food service business or would like to own your own restaurant, visit our website at http://www.123bsc.com , or call us at 732.869.4200. We can help.

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WeVideo Introduces Interactive Social Video Creation Environment for Music, Movie and Media Promotions at SXSW

WeVideo Introduces Interactive Social Video Creation Environment for Music, Movie and Media Promotions at SXSW

WeVideo Cloud-Based Editor

(PRWEB) March 08, 2013

WeVideo, Inc., the world leading online video creation company, introduces its interactive social video creation environment for record labels, movie makers and media promoters from across the globe at this year's South by Southwest in Austin Texas. The new WeVideo creation environment gives fans a brand-controlled, in-site/in-social environment where they can play with preloaded media as well as their own content, to create new fan-made videos to share with the world.

Revolutionizing Music, Movie and Media Promotion
"We're at South by Southwest to introduce WeVideo to some of the biggest artists and movie promoters in the world," says Jostein Svendsen, WeVideo CEO and Co-Founder. "Social video and interactive marketing represent a holy grail when it comes to marketing music and movies, and with the digital revolution in full swing, we think the market is ripe for tools like ours."

To provide fans with online video editing options, brand website owners embed a customized version of the WeVideo editor on their site, tailored by WeVideo to their needs. Fans then use pre-loaded content, or if the brand owner wants, they can use their own photos, videos and audio, to create a unique video they can share through designated social channels and on the brand's website or social channels.

WeVideo has designed its platform to support customer-branded experiences for large organizations with many brands, who wish to harness the WeVideo platform for multiple, ongoing promotions across their brand portfolio. WeVideo works well for a variety of companies and organizations such as:

Film distribution companies planning promotions for multiple film releases throughout the year
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies running mobile/web promotions across brands representing hard, soft goods, consumables and more
Apparel companies considering mobile promotions across girl- or boy-focused product lines, tween or teen-focused brand categories

The WeVideo social video creation environment was utilized earlier this year by the band Coheed and Cambria with the launch of their new album, The Afterman: Ascension, in a "make your own music video" competition in which fans made their own creative versions of the song Dark Side of Me, weeks before the official release. The platform was also used last year in the launch of the biggest movie of 2012, and WeVideo has just received confirmation for use of the platform in a major upcoming expected 2013 blockbuster, soon to be announced.

"Social video engagement is all about putting fans in touch with their favorite music, movies and brands, from the comfort of the brand's website, Facebook or Youtube page," says Mark Floisand, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for WeVideo. "Fans have always made their own versions of music and movie clips but now, with WeVideo, they have a fun, rights-cleared sandbox with pre-loaded music, movie clips, photos, titles and more. The content they can make with WeVideo is not only legal, it's interactive, engaging and highly social, which works well for the fans, the artists and the industry."

Editing for Everyone - Filmmaking for the Mass Market
Along with the embedded editor for brands, WeVideo is also showing the audience at SXSW its new online "video creation environment" - a cloud-based video editor and management tool for individuals, that lets people edit together video clips or even make full-length movies with their video, pictures and audio from their mobile devices, cameras and even Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

The WeVideo Creation Environment is:

Cloud-based & Social: It works from any online computer and lets you share media and projects with friends.
Flexible: Users can switch between three editing modes, each with progressively more sophisticated editing options.
Free-to-Affordable: WeVideo Lite is available for free to individual users. Customers only pay for additional cloud storage or exporting videos in HD. Monthly and Annual subscription plans are available with more capacity.
Simple to Use, Yet Sophisticated: WeVideo also offers dozens of great looking themes that automatically apply filters, music, effects and transitions to a video, giving it a professional look with the click of a button.

"Video creation is experiencing explosive growth," says Svendsen. "With almost everyone carrying an HD camera in their pocket, we estimates that, in the U.S. alone, there are more than 100 million people capturing video but not editing, because video editing is viewed as time consuming and complicated. WeVideo wants to change this with a range of easy-to-use, powerful video creation tools that run in any web browser, from any online computer and now on mobile devices."

WeVideo In The Following Panels:

WeVideo will play key roles in two anticipated SXSW panels, where Svendsen and Floisand will offer industry insight around their platform and the social video market.

Social Video Race (Panel)
Sunday, March 10, 11:00AM -12:00PM

Moderated by Alexia Tsotsis from TechCrunch, this panel features the CEOs of prominent social video companies as they discuss the future of social video adoption, media literacy and what it takes to compete in a market fraught with competition. Panelists include WeVideo CEO and Co-Founder Jostein Svendsen, Magisto CEO Oren Boiman and Greg Kostello, Founder & CEO of Givit. To learn more about this panel, visit: http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_FP990417

Changing Lives Through Storytelling (Panel)
Monday, March 11, 11:00AM -12:00PM

Representatives from the Qatar Foundation and the Global Women's Empowerment Network will share how they have used these new video tools to bring together a global community and affect change. Attendees will learn about specific tools and techniques for doing this on a small budget, with limited infrastructure. Panelists include Christopher Dubia, Sr Education Technology Advisor for the Qatar Foundation International, Mark Floisand, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for WeVideo and Tess Cacciatore, Chief Operations Officer for the Global Women's Empowerment Network (GWEN). To learn more about this panel, visit: http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_FP7371

WeVideo at the Come and Capture Film Factory

From Saturday, March 9 to Tuesday, March 12, WeVideo will be part of the Come and Capture Film Factory at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel. In this factory, participants will explore and interact with the newest tools for capturing and creating content. For full detials, visit the SXSW website: http://sxsw.com/film/come-and-capture

WeVideo On The Trade Show Floor

For demos and inquiries, SXSW attendees are encouraged to visit WeVideo on the SXSW trade show floor at booth 123 where they can learn how social video is becoming a dominant player in the rapidly evolving media ecosystem. Demos can also be scheduled on the WeVideo website: http://pages.wevideo.com/sxsw2013

About WeVideo

WeVideo (http://www.wevideo.com) is a unique cloud-based collaborative video editing service that helps people from all over the world simply create and share great looking videos. The WeVideo editor is easy enough for first-time editors, and sophisticated enough to help anyone create a professional-looking video. WeVideo works through any browser and as an integrated video editor within YouTube and Google Drive. The company's headquarters are in Palo Alto, California and its services are based on technologies that originated in Scandinavia.

Visit WeVideo Today!

http://www.wevideo.com

Contact WeVideo PR

Jennifer L. Jacobson

pr(at)wevideo(dot)com

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The Forklift Center Launches the Ultimate Resource for Material Handling Professionals

The Forklift Center Launches the Ultimate Resource for Material Handling Professionals

(PRWEB) February 28, 2013

Today The Forklift Center launches its much anticipated site aimed at helping forklift specialists and material handling professionals research and find the best equipment for warehouses and distribution facilities in the U.S. and Canada. First time buyers and industry veterans alike can find forklift manufacturer detail and study cost benefit analysis of buying a new vs. used forklifts all in one place.

Not content with being just the best material handling resource, The Forklift Center wants to break new ground as a cost comparison tool for the small business who doesn't have time to spend hours on the phone or updating spreadsheets. Business can search by radius for both equipment and repair services for just about any type of warehouse equipment in under five minutes. After they research and compare manufacturer profiles, specs, etc. they are then able to compare pricing by answering a few questions about their needs. Local dealers then compete for their business and help make sure they get the best deal.

Every business owner at some point comes to a crossroads of deciding what type of forklift to buy, whether to own or rent and much more. The first thing they need to do is research the equipment, the price ranges, the capacities, average maintenance costs and so much more. Then they need to compare all of these factors between different types of equipment. The Forklift Center puts all of this information right at their fingertips for the first time ever in an unbiased way that does not lean toward one manufacturer over another. With simple charts and well researched price ranges that serve as a good starting point for comparing local forklift options all material handling companies will definitely want to bookmark http://www.theforkliftcenter.com.

About The Forklift Center

The Forklift Center was created to be the ultimate hub for anyone who needs to rent, buy or service forklifts and related equipment. Material handling associations and major manufacturers are all great resources for information, but The Forklift Center helps combine all industry knowledge in an unbiased way in one place for material handling experts.

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Doc-Only Emissions Solution Leads Case Construction?s Tier 4 Final Skid Steer Line; Models Retain Best-in-Class Alpha Series Features and Size

Doc-Only Emissions Solution Leads Case Construction's Tier 4 Final Skid Steer Line; Models Retain Best-in-Class Alpha Series Features and Size

Case Construction SR175 skid steer loader

Racine, WI (PRWEB) February 06, 2013

Case Construction Equipment today announced its industry-leading line of skid steer loaders that meet the federal Tier 4 Final emission standard with upgrades to four products in its Alpha Series line. Leading the way are the popular Case SR175 and SV185 medium-frame skid steers which meet the mandate with new engine technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) solution only. The SR130 and new SR160 compact frame skid steers meet Tier 4 Final status using the more typical cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) with diesel particulate filter (DPF). Additionally, the large frame SR220 and SV250 skid steers move to Tier 4 Interim with CEGR and DPF technology.

The SR175 and SV185 skid steers are updated with a new ISM diesel four-cylinder turbocharged and after-cooled engine with a high pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel system design and electronic controls. According to Tim O'Brien, brand marketing manager for Case Construction Equipment, the company designed these machines with a DOC-only solution because it was the best match for customers who use this size skid steer.

"From the beginning, our goal for the Tier 4 industry emissions mandate has been to go beyond compliance and do what's in the best interest of our customers," said O'Brien. "The SR175 and SV185 skid steers commonly are used in fleets and the rental market, and subsequently a machine may have many operators and move around a lot. Therefore, the maintenance-free DOC-only solution made the most sense for these models because it's more convenient and efficient than using CEGR with DPF, or even selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid to meet emissions."

According to O'Brien, customers are able to get big machine features, like efficient, HPCR fuel systems, while maintaining the simplest emissions solution.

Now even greater power

The SR175 and SV185 sister machines, designed for radial-path lift and vertical-path lifting, respectively, are some of the most powerful in their size class, and now offer even greater power.

The SR175 boasts a 21 percent higher peak torque rise at 1800 rpm compared to the previous model, and goes from 60 to 67 gross hp, a 12 percent increase. While the SV185 remains at 60 gross hp, it has 7 percent more torque than the previous version. Users also have the flexibility to increase the machines' rated operating capacities by a hundred pounds — to 1,850 lbs (839 kg) for the SR175 and 1,950 lbs (885 kg) for the SV185 — with optional counterweights.

"The dimensions for both the SR175 and SV185 stay the same but are Tier 4 Final and have greater power," O'Brien said. "The machines can still work in the same spaces they did before, but perform like the next class size larger which gives customers more value."

According to O'Brien, the SR130 skid steer remains a great utility model with a high level of features and productivity in a small package. The newest version features a 2.2-liter ISM engine and moves from 46 to 49 gross hp. It also receives a 9.6 percent torque boost while maintaining its same dimensions.

The SR160 is an evolution of the SR150 skid steer and delivers 7 percent more rated operating capacity and 17 percent more horsepower than the SR150. It has a 10 percent larger engine than the SR150 and a turbocharger to deliver 60 gross horsepower and a whopping 28 percent torque increase — a full 10 percent more than the existing version of the next size larger skid steer. Furthermore, the SR160 has 27 percent more breakout force over the SR150, making this compact frame skid steer an excellent entry-level machine for landscaping, construction and rental.

The larger SR220 and SV250 skid steers, which now move into Tier 4 Interim status, retain their 82 gross hp engine but receive a 14.2 percent increase in torque which makes them more powerful than the Tier 3 version of the larger 90 hp Case skid steer models. Customers are able to maximize their productivity with a smaller size class machine.

"We're really proud of these new machines," said O'Brien. "We're not just helping our customers meet an emissions standard — they're also going to get more power and capability within the same compact dimensions."

Greater control leads to increased reliability, performance

All six models now include a new electronic engine control that helps to maximize performance and ensure reliability. In addition, CAN-messaging capabilities will allow the customer to monitor and store diagnostic data points, some of which include hydraulic oil temperature, fuel rail pressure and even fuel tank level. Expanded control options are available on the SR130, SR160, SR175 and SV185, including factory-fit foot controls for the loader functions.

All six models build on the strengths of the Case Alpha Series — retaining the industry's widest cab to ensure operator comfort, Power Stance wheelbase for maximum stability, and best-in-class serviceability. Users still can take advantage of switchable control patterns available on all the models with optional electro-hydraulic (EH) controls. In addition, flow rates for auxiliary hydraulics on the SR175, SV185, SR220 and SV250 have been increased to allow operators to run attachments more productively.

For additional skid steer product specifications, customer testimonials, competitive comparisons, finance offers and more, please visit http://www.casece.com.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at http://www.casece.com. Case is a division of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE:CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A.(FI.MI). More information about CNH can be found online at http://www.cnh.com.

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Stop-Painting.com Has Released New Delineator Posts

Stop-Painting.com Has Released New Delineator Posts

Traffic Delineators Posts

(PRWEB) March 01, 2013

Stop-painting.com offers multiple delineator posts for every individual need. The delineators offer high visibility and lasting quality. Traffic delineators are very useful in directing traffic whether that be car, foot, or forklift traffic. The delineators have multiple options when ordering. Stop-painting.com has both a temporary and permanent solutions for delineator posts. The base options are rubber, plastic, or aluminum base.  The aluminum base can be screwed into the pavement for permanent installation. Some of the posts are designed to have a weighted base for easy relocation. The rubber bases are great for temporary location along with some post having an easy grab handle for comfortable carrying.

In the warehouse the delineators can be used to direct foot or forklift traffic.  Delineators are great for floor marking, place holders, and walkways.  Delineators can prevent accidents and keep visitors and employees moving smoothly.   

The delineators can be installed using butyl pads or two part epoxy. The butyl pad is the most common method of installation of delineators. The butyl pads come in four or eight inch pads. It is a simple peel and stick method. The epoxy method is blending a part "A" and a part "B" to result in the adhesive. After mixing the adhesive, apply it to the surface allow it to fuse with the post and the floor surface.

The post can come with different variations in reflective bands and colors. For example, one particular post can come in zero, one, two, or three bands. The posts are available in yellow, white, orange and many more colors. Other options for pedestrian walkways and warnings are available on the delineator page.

The flexible Re-bounder is one of the more popular post and can be used in many different ways. The post is made to be able to take impact from vehicles and rebound while causing little to no damage to the vehicle. The Flexible Rebounder posts are commonly installed in places where space is limited but visibility is important.

Superior Mark Tape is manufactured by Stop-Painting.com and is a great option to combine with delineator posts. The tape is designed to withstand heavy forklift traffic and designate areas in the warehouse. Superior mark is designed with a recessed adhesive and beveled edges, which is what gives the tape its resistance from to forklift and other heavy traffic. The tape is easy to apply and can be removed with ease when necessary. Superior Mark is an advanced alternative to vinyl tape and paint.

Contact details

To request a complimentary sample of Superior Mark floor tape and Corners, visit the manufacturer's website, http://www.stop-painting.com. Stop-painting.com is the leading expert on industrial floor marking and designs floor marking solutions for traffic control, Lean/5S organization, industrial safety, OSHA compliance, and other custom applications. The parent company, InSite Solutions, holds a patent for a traffic marking tape design. For more information, please contact Cliff Lowe at 1-866-284-1541.

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Top New Auction this Spring Hosted by Russo Power Equipment

Top New Auction this Spring Hosted by Russo Power Equipment

Hainesville, IL (PRWEB) March 04, 2013

In typical go big or go home fashion, Russo Power Equipment will be hosting their first live, public auction at their Hainesville dealership on Saturday, March 23 located at 39 E. Belvidere Rd., Hainesville, IL. This will be a no-reserve auction and will be held in conjunction with Obenauf Auction Services, one of the best auction services in the state. The quantities of the available equipment will vary, but some of the items that will be featured include, but are not limited to, tractors, RTVs, vehicles, trailers, skid steers, loaders, mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, forklifts and a wide range of other motorized equipment.

Russo had drawn over 900 people each of the past couple years that they hosted their annual spring used equipment sale, but ditched the format this year to host an event that they believe holds much more opportunity for both the company and their customers.

"This is one of the largest things our company has ever been part and our entire staff is extremely excited to make it happen," said Eric Adams, President of Russo Power Equipment. "We have always been dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers, and we see this as a fantastic opportunity to engage customers in the process and provide an affordable alternative on big ticket items."

Viewing of equipment will take place the day prior on Friday, March 22 from 7:00am to 4:00pm, and this will be the only time that keys will be in the equipment for inspection. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on auction day by local food vendors. Attendees will need to have a valid driver's license of ID to register for a bid card. This registration can be done through email, but it must include a completed registration form and a copy of the driver's license or state ID.

In addition to registration, Russo is also accepting additional consignments. Please call Pete Liakouras at 847-752-0420 x4507 for information or visit their website. Doors will open at 7am on the day of the event. As equipment for the auction is registered, the company will post photos on its Facebook page, although these are still just a sampling of the complete range of used equipment that will be available on the auction day. So far there are over 400 pieces of equipment up for auction.

About Russo Power Equipment

Since opening on Chicago's Northwest side in 1970, Russo Power Equipment has evolved from a neighborhood hardware store to the nation's premier power equipment and landscape supply dealer, yet still has that neighborhood feel. They have been able to separate themselves from other outdoor equipment dealerships with their excellent service, vast selection of parts, and top-notch specialists in each department. Russo Power Equipment has four Chicagoland retail locations, a salt distributions site, as well as their e-commerce site, RussoPower.com.

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New DOGSTAR Behavior Training Services Could Save Millions of Pets

New DOGSTAR Behavior Training Services Could Save Millions of Pets

Wixom, MI (PRWEB) March 07, 2013

Simple behavior training for pets could make the difference between a pet being euthanized and finding a home. Too many pets are surrendered to shelters each year due to behavior issues that can easily be corrected with the proper training.

Each year nearly six to eight million pets enter shelters across the country and almost half of those pets (three to four million) are euthanized because they never find a home. Behavior issues are a common reason why owners decide to surrender their pets. Dogs can be labeled as "bad" or "aggressive", when really they just need the right training.

More than ever, certified animal behaviorist and training specialist Brian Donovan is stressing the importance of behavior training. The owner & founder of DOGSTAR Training recognizes the staggering numbers of pets being euthanized for the wrong reasons. "The number one reason pets (both dogs and cats) are relinquished to animal shelters is due to trainable behavior problems. Simple housebreaking and chewing behaviors account for many needless drop-offs and pet euthanasia. The key is to make sure pet owners have the right information for solving these problems when the need arises."

Companies like DOGSTAR training and behavior have recently incorporated a 24/7 call center to walk customers through their behavior issues along with an online video library of training videos that can be accessed with convenience. Advances like this, in the behavior training industry are going to make the difference between the decisions to euthanize a "bad" or "aggressive" dog or training it into a good, well behaved pet.

Contact:

Jade Grammatico

Work: 866-699-3462 ext.105

Cell: 734-585-4038

28525 Beck Rd. Suite 123

Wixom, MI 48393

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