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Bright Green

Robin Larkin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:33:27 GMT

ZANA Network has chosen this series to highlight small businesses that have either incorporated environmentally-friendly strategies into their process or have focused on having a green building design. These companies have not only carved a special place in the market but have done so responsibly as well as profitably.

Podcasts

Adam Childers — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:01:42 GMT

Podcasts

About ZN

Adam Childers — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:52:15 GMT

ZANA Network videos describe the benefits of membership, how to build your business network and our guiding principles. We have also included comments from Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, our Chairman of the Board Reid Rundell and our CEO Howard Keating on how ZANA Network can help your small business.

Our Principles

Adam Childers — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:43:37 GMT

This video describes the values and guiding principles of the owners and executives of ZANA Network.

Video Library

Howard Keating — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:21:20 GMT

ZANA Network's video library includes series on success stories, interviews with policy makers and influencers of the business world, and more.

Small Business Impact from Katrina

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:19:11 GMT

It has been two and a half years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf South. New Orleans has been making progress in rebuilding the infrastructure of the city, but there is still much work to be done. This video shows the city through the storm and beyond.

Small Business after Katrina

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:18:25 GMT

Former New Orleans Police Commissioner Edwin Compass discusses the challenges faced by small businesses in the Gulf South in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Planning for the Unexpected

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:17:01 GMT

Hector Barreto, former SBA administrator during Katrina and current Latino Coalition president, provides insight and guidance to small businesses in disaster preparedness and recovery.

Chaos following Katrina

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:11:45 GMT

Former Police Commissioner Edwin Compass discusses the challenges of relief efforts in the Gulf South during and following the storm.

Helping New Orleans Recover

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:10:47 GMT

Henry Consulting is one of the small businesses in New Orleans that was able to capture the opportunities presented in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina Business Opportunities

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:03:09 GMT

Quad Force-Ele Bardha

Adam Childers — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:25:26 GMT

The Quad Force-Ele Bardha - A putter is half your scorecard and this revolutionary putter can make a remarkable difference. Check out Ele’s invention.

Inventor's Notebook

Howard Keating — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:54 GMT

Inventors are a special breed of entrepreneur. They are willing to sacrifice money, relationships, time and energy to see their idea come to life.

Cafe Verde Food Co-op

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:56:21 GMT

This unique market brings organically grown and healthy foods to the Ann Arbor, MI marketplace which includes the student population of the University of Michigan

Enviro Matrix

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:53:08 GMT

With the focus on planet earth, Enviro Matrix actively works with their clients to return areas of hazardous waste into useful and safe land while also focusing on prevention and education.

Equal Exchange

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:51:19 GMT

This worker owned co-op has proven that it's possible to create a profitable business focused on a "fair trade model and products".

Reid Rundell

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:49:15 GMT

Reid Rundell, Chairman of the Board of Advisors discusses how ZANA Network was developed and how the tools and resources will help small businesses worldwide increase their sales, lower their costs while minimizing their risk.

Whitmore Lake High School

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:49:05 GMT

The design of this new high school included many environmentally friendly strategies which is good for the planet but, more importantly, the design is conducive to student learning.

Howard Keating III

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:48:22 GMT

Howard Keating III, CEO of ZANA Network, discusses problems, challenges and obstacles facing small business owners as well as several strategies designed to help. Small businesses can benefit from understanding the challenges they face.

Zero Energy Homes

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:47:42 GMT

Have you ever thought about what it takes to build an energy efficient home? Independence Energy Homes makes it easy to be green.

Ruth Espey-Romero

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:46:08 GMT

Ms. Ruth Espey-Romero, attorney at Greenberg Traurig, discusses the possibilities for partnerships open for companies in Central and South America. She also explains CAFTA.

Governor Granholm

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:44:57 GMT

Watch a personal message from Michigan's Governor honoring ZANA Network's launch in Metro Detroit. Governor Granholm celebrates a new beginning for small business networking.

Richard Kughn

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:44:54 GMT

Mr. Richard Kughn, an entrepreneur himself, describes the process to catch the attention of an investor. He also provides guidance for those who are attempting to create interest and funding in their business.

Ron Citkowski

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:43:58 GMT

Mr. Ron Citkowski is a patent attorney who describes the importance and the process of protecting intellectual property.

Pete Homer

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:43:15 GMT

Mr. Pete Homer describes opportunities open to Native American and Alaskan businesses as well as partnerships that can be created with this group of businesses. Mr. Homer represents 12,000 companies throughout North America.

Export Summit

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:43:11 GMT

Trade experts come together at Global Export Summit to help more small and medium companies do international business....ZANA Network Global Business communications.

John Engler

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:42:25 GMT

Mr. John Engler, President of National Association of Manufacturers, speaks about the challenges facing US manufacturers and the global possibilities open to them for growth.

Ambassador Clayton Yeutter

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:42:21 GMT

Ambassador Clayton Yeutter speaks at a recent panel convened by ZANA Network to introduce businesses to the variety of government and private resources available to make global exporting easy and profitable.

Why Join

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Small business can be a puzzle or a maze but it's anything but a game.

Inner-Workings

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:39:15 GMT

ZANA Network's Inner-Workings video explains everything we do for small businesses, including business networking, acquiring government contracts, exporting, and how-to guides for everything related to small business.

Skeleton Factory

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:38:55 GMT

Do you love scary movies? Have you ever wondered who makes them? The Skeleton Factory makes a business from horror.

Intro

Adam Childers — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:38:37 GMT

This animated video illustrates the challenges small businesses face as big business enters their marketplace. ZANA Network provides the resources, services and business networking solutions to help small business beat the competition.

Poochie Bells

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:35:26 GMT

Poochie Pets has a created a product to assist pet owners with a unique method of house training their dogs

Plum Market

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:32:47 GMT

This toney suburban market transforms grocery shopping into a full-service shopping experience with a focus on local, natural, organic, and specialty products

Kingslake & Crane Granola

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:29:53 GMT

Kingslake & Crane Granola has developed a snack food that is not only tasty but actually has some great health benefits.

Kelly & Carrico Entertainment

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:26:46 GMT

Can't afford to shoot on the moon? The guys from Kelly/Carrico Entertainment explain what they did to make their 1st sci-fi feature.

Goldfish Swim School

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:20:53 GMT

Goldfish Swim School has designed a kid friendly environment with the single objective of teaching babies and toddlers the skills to respect and love the water.

Cherry Republic

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:03 GMT

Is it even possible to create an entire business featuring only one fruit? Cherry Republic sure thinks it is!!!

Al Dente Pasta

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:15:58 GMT

Al dente Pasta more than 2 decades old, has created unique handmade pasta and sauce that is carried in gourmet markets through the country.

Success Stories Overview

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:12:03 GMT

This video is a quick overview of all the videos in our Success Stories series.

Joe Williams Story Part 2

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:08:49 GMT

In part one , you heard about Joe’s difficult childhood, time on the street as a drug trafficker and addict and his eventual incarceration at the military prison in Fort Leavenworth, KA. Now listen to how Joe overcame all these obstacles to become one of the leading Social Entrepreneurs.

Joe Williams Story Part 1

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:07:57 GMT

Joe Willaims was named Social Entrepreneur of the year but didn't achieve this goal easily. A convicted felon, drug trafficker, heroin addict and a dishonorable discharge from the Army was the background that Joe had to overcome to reach his current status. This story proves that anything is possible.

News

Howard Keating — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:06 GMT

At ZANA Network, we believe it is important for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to be aware of what is impacting them worldwide. This is why you’ll find the latest news stories and headlines to stay informed about local, national, and international issues that affect your business.

Video Library

Howard Keating — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:00:59 GMT

Video Library

Forum

Application Administrator — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:22 GMT

Let your voice be heard. Take advantage of your ZANA Network membership by participating in our business forums where members can talk with each other, share information, and capitalize on the experience and knowledge of other members. At ZANA Network, we work together to solve our problems, follow our dreams, and give each other the opportunity to succeed.

Unlikely Entrepreneur

Howard Keating — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:04:35 GMT

Unlikely Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are traditional business people but sometimes they are entrepreneurs faced with extraordinary challenges such as age, both young and old, reformed drug addicts and convicted felons, physical and mental disabilities, etc. This series shows how someone overcomes those challenges to create successful business ventures.

Success Stories

Howard Keating — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:03:53 GMT

Success Stories - The companies featured in this series are either led by entrepreneurs that have always run a small business, while others came from large corporations and used their skills and expertise to build businesses for themselves and their families. A common theme is the sense of family and cooperative work that many small businesses develop as they achieve financial and emotional success.

Inside Conversations

Howard Keating — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:03:23 GMT

John Engler (President of National Association of Manufacturers) - Mr. Engler speaks about the challenges facing US manufacturers and the global possibilities open to them for growth. Pete Homer - Mr. Homer describes opportunities open to Native American and Alaskan

News

Howard Keating — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:57:27 GMT

News

Forum Categories

Howard Keating — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:52:01 GMT

Categories Introductions, Off Topic, New Ideas, Business Plans, Legal Concerns, Financing, Business Operations, Marketing and Advertising, Sales and Customer Service, Going Interanational