Dell, NFIB Call for Small-Business Excellence Award Entries; New Study Underscores Positive Impact of Technology on Small Businesses.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) and the National Federation of Independent Business The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a lobbying organization with offices in Washington, D.C. USA, and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB claims a membership base in excess of 600,000. are on the hunt for small businesses using technology in innovative ways for the third annual Small-Business Excellence Award program. Spoils for the winner include $30,000 in Dell products and services, a lifetime membership to the NFIB NFIB National Federation of Independent Business NFIB National Foreign Intelligence Board and a full day with Dell executives, including Chairman Michael Dell Michael Saul Dell (born February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas) is the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. Biography Early life and education The son of an orthodontist, Dell was born in to an upper-class Jewish family and attended Herod Elementary School in Houston, , at the company's headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. In addition, nine finalists will receive a Dell Latitude Dell's Latitude laptop brand is specifically targeted at the business market which means that standardized parts are used throughout the line and are available for several years for support purposes, as opposed to the Dell Inspiron which is aimed at the consumer market and whose (TM) notebook and a one-year membership to NFIB. "Technology is a differentiating factor for many small businesses regardless of what they sell or services they provide. That was true for us when we were a small business, and remains so today," Mr. Dell said. "We want to hear from small businesses that are using technology in innovative ways to serve customers and improve productivity, and reward the most exemplary firms for their efforts." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. NFIB President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Jack Faris, small businesses represent a key growth area for the U.S. economy. "Greater use of technology is one consistent factor we see among businesses that grow the fastest," Mr. Faris said. "It can make all the difference in how a company expands its capabilities and delivers the best possible experience to its customers." A recent study conducted by AMI-Partners found that small businesses strategically using information technology are realizing dramatic increases in revenue and growth. These companies are using IT to help improve employee productivity, achieve parity with larger competitors, better interact with larger suppliers and partners, and meet evolving business needs. "These innovative companies are proof that even very small firms without the luxury of full-time IT staff can use an integrated IT approach to gain substantial business rewards," said Laurie McCabe, a vice president at AMI-Partners. Established in 2004, the Dell/NFIB award program honors small businesses that instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. the spirit of innovation and apply information technology to help improve customer experience. Entrants must be a small business with 100 or fewer employees. Each must show how it has used information technology to drive a significant change or develop a competitive advantage in delivering superior customer value and experience. For a complete description of the criteria, rules and regulations, and to get an application, visit www.dell.com/ceaward. Submissions will be accepted online through Feb. 24, 2006. No purchase or entry fee is required. The winner will be announced in June at the 2006 NFIB National Small-Business Summit in Washington, D.C. Previous winners include Dr. Timothy Kriss (2005), a rural Kentucky neurosurgeon neurosurgeon a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. neurosurgeon A surgeon specialized in managing diseases of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves Meat & potatoes diseases Brain tumors, spinal cord disease Salary $245K + 15% bonus. and small-business owner who created a mobile medical office on Dell notebooks, and Donald A. Gardner Architects Inc. (2004), a South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. design firm that uses its Web site to sell customized home plans worldwide. About NFIB The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation's largest small-business advocacy group. A nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. , nonpartisan non·par·ti·san adj. Based on, influenced by, affiliated with, or supporting the interests or policies of no single political party: a nonpartisan commission; nonpartisan opinions. organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its 600,000 members in Washington and all 50 state capitals. More information is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom. About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a trusted and diversified information-technology supplier and partner, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide. Dell, recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired company and No. 3 globally, designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailored systems that provide customers with exceptional value. Company revenue for the last four quarters was $54.2 billion. For more information about Dell and its products and services, visit www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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