Public Accounting And C-Suite Operations Consultancy Veteran Jean M. Evans Launches Own Firm Evans & Associates: The C-Suite “One Source” Outsource

New Hybrid Executive Operations Firm’s Practice Areas

Strengthen Businesses For Profitability & Growth

BOCA RATON, FL (July 2, 2012) — With more than 25 years’ experience in private industry and public accounting, including 21 years as founder and principal of a New England-headquartered professional services firm, Jean M. Evans has formed Evans & Associates: The C-Suite “One Source” Outsource in South Florida. The firm focuses on strengthening businesses for profitability and growth, providing C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs with management and operations consultancy, financial operations planning, build-to-sell initiatives, turnaround strategy, transition and exit planning and software analysis/strategic conversions for maximum, effective function.

Evans and Associates provides operational and financial guidance to emerging and midmarket companies focusing on developing effective and efficient accounting processes to result in the increase in overall value and cash flow of the business. Based on a client’s business objectives, albeit launch, transition growth or exit strategy planning, Evans works closely as a client’s trusted advisor to review and plan strategically with a comprehensive approach.

Now more than ever before, Founder and President Jean Evans reports that there is a critical need and burgeoning demand in this economic cycle for a comprehensive approach to profitability and growth that requires a hybrid-type firm with several disciplines to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and proficiencies for financial success. Conveniently working onsite at a client’s office as part of its financial “think tank”, Evans & Associates professionals help C-Suite executives and business owners to:

• Define multi-pronged short-term and long-term financial objectives for launch, reorganization, growth and exit phases.
• Develop an operations-targeted financial strategy and plan that integrates other business disciplines and expert resources for maximum success (i.e. organization chart restructuring/downsizing plan, physical plant reorganization, team-building, sales training, branding and marketing, media relations, crisis management, etc.)
• Plan and budget for, embrace and utilize most effective and efficient “off-the-shelf “ or customized software technology and processes to support their objectives; and then
• Guide the consistency in executive leadership mission, vision, management operations, technology educations and application, brand messaging and communications with strong internal and external stewardship and advocacy.

Evans attributes exceptional operations and financial technology expertise and excellent client service are what further distinguishes her firm from others in the C-Suite consultancy field. She is an accounting system specialist and a QuickBooks Pro Advisor who is proficient in a wide range of software packages and systems including: Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains Accounting, QuickBooks Enterprise, Premier and Pro, GE Centricity EMR/PM, Ntierprise, Peachtree Accounting, MAS 90, Software Shop Construction Software, as well as, Networking Applications. Experience with SAP, MRP, Timberline, as well as many custom client/server and main applications.

“What is unfortunately too often discounted as a key to financial success is the significant role software and technology plays in business growth and profitability,“ noted Evans who  has installed a wide range of software packages, including industry-specific programs she customizes and implements to fit clients’ specific needs. “Most business owners are either IT phobic or adverse, and thus do not realize the benefits of what integrated systems management means to their bottom line. Without setting any type of revenue or sales benchmarks within the accounting program and continuously reviewing its progress, owners put growth and exit strategy efforts at serious risk.”

Drawing upon the expertise and experience she has garnered representing hundreds of companies in diverse industries from early stage/start-ups to mid-market companies. Client genres have included physicians’ and law practices, tech companies, marketing firms, manufacturers, distributors, retail, commercial and residential construction and landscape firms, restaurants, and event venues. Recognized for her financial systems expertise, she is often tapped by certified public accountants, mergers and acquisitions firms, venture capital firms, and business brokerage firms to assist/collaborate with them in identifying related solutions or resolves.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Accounting from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts, and was trained by Pinnacle Equity Solutions as a Business Exit Planner.

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Downtown Boca’s Friday Night Live! Series Presented By JM Lexus Features “Panthers Play, Patriotic Picnic, Plus A ‘Miracle’, Oh My!” For Free In-The-Park Americana-Style Celebration, July 6th

Event Features The NHL’s Florida Panthers “Panthers Patrol” 

Interactive Children’s Activities,
Live Americana-Infused Entertainment 

And A Family Film As Dusk Sets In

The Downtown Boca Friday Night LIVE! monthly entertainment series presented by JM Lexus on Friday, July 6^th continues independence week celebration with a free, open-to-the-public family fun evening of “Panthers Play, Patriotic Picnic,  and a “Miracle” Americana-style in Sanborn Square beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Programming features the NHL’s Florida Panthers “Panthers Patrol” hosting a variety of interactive activities for children including an 88-foot hockey rink and an obstacle course, local award-winning soloist Kendra Fulmer  taking the stage with family sing-along patriotic anthems and family film “Miracle” starring  Kurt Russell taking the screen as dusk sets in sharing the remarkable true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad. The ever-popular Gourmet Truck Expo will be street-side throughout the evening serving up easy-to-grab American picnic favorites, including American barbeque hamburgers, hot dogs and more.

The Panthers Patrol will lead the fun beginning at 6:30 p.m., bringing its interactive fan-favorite activities all the way from the BankAtlantic Center to give children an experience they are sure to remember. Youngsters can test their agility and speed on the unique Panthers Obstacle Course  and take their own shot at making a goal at the hockey rink, while smaller children can hop around in the always-popular bounce house. The Panthers Patrol Party Mobile will also be on-site, a “tricked-out” interactive gaming mobile fully equipped with three flat-screen TVs and Playstation 3 gaming systems, where children can move their own favorite Panthers players to victory.

Boca Raton native and former winner and finalist in the annual  Boca Raton Future Stars Performing Arts Competition Kendra Fulmer will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. with a full line-up of patriotic favorites. Fulmer has performed at various venues in Boca Raton, including the Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Caldwell Theatre, Caruso’s and Renzo’s and passionately pursues her career as a pop artist, having released three original songs to date: "Dance With You," "Here to Stay" and "Sandstorm," along with a fourth single, "For You."

Visitors are encouraged to “come early, stay late...where something for everyone awaits” as thousands have done for previous Friday Night LIVE! events that included Chris MacDonald, the “ultimate Elvis tribute artist”; Tito Puente, Jr. and his Latin Jazz ensemble; and CityLink’s Boca Beerfest.

The Friday Night LIVE! evenings include gourmet truck dining with café seating, extended hours at participating businesses with special sidewalk tastings, samplings, trunk shows, dining specials, menu items and discounts and often late night "after parties" for exploring and enjoying the destination, from Mizner Park to Royal Palm Place, including the signature collection of shops and boutiques, restaurants and galleries along Palmetto Park Road and Plaza Real South.

“Downtown Boca’s July Friday Night LIVE! ‘picnic in the park’ evening is the ideal way for families to bring out the picnic blanket and continue to celebrate independence week, embrace the excitement that summer brings and explore and enjoy Downtown Boca with family and friends,” said Boca Raton Downtown Manager Ruby Childers.  She added that the Friday Night LIVE! event presented by  JM Lexus in August is themed “CountryTown”.

Free parking for the event is available at City Hall (201 West Palmetto Park Road), the Boca Raton Historical Society (71 North Federal Highway), the Downtown Library (200 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard) and other locations downtown where event signage is featured.

Held on the first Friday of every month, the Friday Night LIVE! series presented by JM Lexus fills parts of Downtown Boca (including Sanborn Square and Palmetto Park Road), showcasing  live themed entertainment by award-winning bands and vocalists as participating shops, restaurants, and clubs extend their hours for “shopping and strolling” and offer Friday Night LIVE! samplings, discounts, and specials.  In addition, the Gourmet Truck Expo lines the event streets with themed culinary offerings and café style seating, art galleries plan exhibitions, boutiques may feature sidewalk fashion or trunk shows, and more for exploring and enjoying the destination, from Mizner Park to Royal Palm Place, including the signature collection of shops and boutiques, restaurants and galleries along Palmetto Park Road and Plaza Real South. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs; chairs available for rental at $2.

Downtown Boca has teamed up with the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel to provide a special discounted room rate for each event night of the Friday Night LIVE! series. To take advantage of this offer, call (866) 909-2622 for reservations and book a room with the promo code “DTBF”.

Future series dates* and themes* planned, include the following; unless noted, all evenings are free and begin with festivities at 6:30 p.m. and live entertainment to take the stage at 7:30 p.m.:

August 3^rd CountryTown—Sanborn Square

September 7^th Brazilian Beat—Location TBD

October 5^th Community & Culture—Mizner Park Amphitheater

November 2^nd Spirit of Thanks & Giving—Sanborn Square

December 7^th Holiday Sounds—Sanborn Square

*themes subject to change. Most series events are free.

For more information and event details, visit DowntownBoca.Org regularly. To become a Downtown Boca event sponsor, contact Jon Kaye, Kaye Communications at jkaye@kcompr.com or 561-392-5166.

Plans Unveiled For Downtown Boca’s Second Annual “Meet Me On The Promenade” Free Community Street Fest Showcasing Downtown Boca’s Best Friday And Saturday, October 26 And 27, 2012

Themed This Year As “Downtown Boca’s Ultimate Halloween Happening!” The Event To Feature Plenty Of “Friends & Family” Fun With Halloween Street Parade, Trick Or Treating, Staged Keepsake Photo Opportunities, And More

Stay tuned for additional information. Visit www.downtownboca.org for updates.

Kaye Communications Launches New KCOM-Writes Division As New Source For Strategic Content

“Writing Right!” Delivers Game-Changing Results

Kaye Communications, Inc., a South Florida headquartered integrated marketing and public relations firm, has established a new KCOM-WRITES division to meet the burgeoning demand by companies for on-going, fresh “original” content strategically developed to grow brand influence and customer engagement via a variety of communication channels. Staffed by a team of professional writers, award-winning journalists, columnists and editors – KCOM-WRITES will focus on developing strategic results-generating content and brand messaging to establish and/or strengthen client brand positioning and influence, awareness, and reputation in today’s ever-evolving 24/7 competitive communications age.

The division develops critical content essentials, ranging from brand promise messaging, blog series content, website copy, social media campaigns, news releases, bylined articles, e-blasts, and newsletters to ads, commercials, and brochures; invitations; sales letters; presentations; speeches, and more. The KCOM-WRITES services can be implemented with support from other firm practice areas, including KCOM-Creative, KCOM-Media Relations, KCOM-Online & Social, KCOM-Connect and KCOM-Crisis Solutions.

“Long known for our firm’s expertise and track record of success in delivering results-driven 'customized original content' as the strategic foundation for all integrated internal and external communications for our clients, our enhanced dedication in this practice area through KCOM-WRITES will be of significant benefit to small and large companies and organizations throughout the country on so many levels,” noted firm President and Chief Strategist Bonnie S. Kaye. “By leaving this art and science to us, businesses can focus on what their focus should be… business generation.”

KCOM-WRITES ALLEVIATES THE PAIN,
SO BUSINESSES CAN FOCUS ON THE GAIN

Kaye reported that while most companies competing in today’s 24/7 percentage are stymied, often paralyzed, and genuinely fearful of engaging. Business owners and entrepreneurs can easily and quickly recite a number of obvious communications channels, but most will tell you that they are not proficient or know how to even start to effectively use and populate those channels to best share their brand promise and reinforce their brand influence and its company mission. Many of those who have been “in the game” are not sure what they are doing is working.

“’Writing right’ is a critical game changer,” Kaye noted. “We excel in delivering effectual content, knowing well that ‘writing right' is much more than just writing…it means ‘writing for results’ based on sound strategy. Success is only achieved by intelligently creating specifically-targeted messages and utilizing the vehicles that most impact audiences, from collateral, videos, ads, and presentations to mobile apps, broadcast, and online and social media.”

DRAWING ON A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
IN VARIETY OF CLIENT CONCENTRATIONS

With more than 65 years of combined principal experience to draw upon, the firm's strategic client concentrations focus on clients in healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, professional services, legal, ACE (arts, culture and entertainment), campaigns and conferences, public entities (government agencies, community redevelopment agencies, business improvement districts), sports, and GREEN/sustainability fields.

According to Kaye, the expanded platform and KCOM-WRITES will deliver the level of services the firm principals have successfully developed and implemented on behalf such national and regional brands, including Home Box Office (HBO) and its family comedy, documentary and original film programming; Boston Market; Boca Raton Resort & Club; Promise Healthcare; Allianz Championship, a PGA Champions Tour event; Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa; Boca Raton CRA for the Downtown Boca destination; Downtown Boca's inaugural Meet Me On The Promenade Streetside Fest; Muvico Theaters; California Pizza Kitchen; Law Offices of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; the New York National Boat Show, Miami International Boat Show, and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University.
         
Kaye Communications, Inc. is headquartered at South City Plaza, 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 103, Boca Raton, Florida  33432. For more information on the firm's practice areas, overview of client services and KCOM-WRITES, visit www.kcompr.com, call 561-392-5166 or email SmartStrategiesBegin@kcompr.com.