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Growthink's Media Director, Raquel Castillo, was featured in USA Today Money to discuss how to set up a budget when starting at your first job or even starting your first business. The article teaches professionals of all ages how to start with the basics and even seek professional financial help and coaching to stay on track and pay yourself first.

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Growthink client Sandel Medical Industries was acquired by Ansell Limited (ANN.AX), a global leader in protection solutions.  Ansell will continue the Sandel business under the Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions LLC name.

The Sandel product range covers six key product categories (sharps safety, ergonomic safety, medication handling & specimen handling, safety kits and safety products/correct site markers for patients) and will allow Ansell to offer hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers cost-effective solutions to improve safety of the environment of patients and staff and to comply with the ever increasing regulatory and legislative safety requirements for patients and staff.

Magnus Nicolin, CEO of Ansell Limited commented "The acquisition is an important step in Ansell's strategy to grow in both existing business segments, as well as to expand with integrated solutions in surgical safety." He concluded. "We are very excited about the Sandel opportunity and look forward to working with their experienced management team, staff, and valued customers."

About Ansell

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well being. With operations in the North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the industrial and medical gloves market, as well as in the sexual health and well being category worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial Solutions, New Verticals, and Sexual Wellness. Information on Ansell and its products can be found at www.ansell.com.

About Sandel

Founded in 2002, Sandel Medical Industries was created around 2 key principles: to seek out unresolved safety issues in the operating room: and to develop and manufacture practical "Problem-Solving" products that address staff and patient safety. Information on Sandel and its solutions can be found at www.sandelmedical.com.

Keltic Financial Services announced the funding of an $8.925 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $7.5 million revolving line of credit, a $925,000 term loan and a $500,000 CAPEX loan, to Whitley Products, a client of GT Securities' (Growthink's wholly owned broker-dealer) affiliate network.

The company, headquartered in Warsaw, IN is a Tier Two supplier of fabricated tubular products serving the diesel engine, agricultural and off highway industries.

Dave Lavinsky's article, How to Write a Compelling Executive Summary, provides readers with insider tips on how to create the most important part of a business plan.

Dave is a regular contributing writer and valued expert at SmallBusinessLoans.com.

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Dave Lavinsky was published in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday as part of a debate on Crowdfunding. Dave argues why Crowdfunding is so important and why the U.S. government must continue to support it.

You can read the full article in the WSJ here.

A great new way for businesses to raise capital is through Crowdfunding and websites like KickStarter.

Dave Lavinsky, President of Growthink, and a member of the CarolRoth.com network of entrepreneurs, advisors and experts, has shared his best tip for ensuring a successful crowdfunding project.

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Dave Lavinsky interviewed by Experience Pros Radio Hosts Eric Reamer
and Angel Tucci on how entrepreneurs can get excited about business planning.

In his interview, Dave reveals insider tips on how the business plan is more than just a document for bank lenders.

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Dave Lavinsky, President of Growthink, shares his 4 Keys to a Great Business Plan on Small Business Loans.com.


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Dave Lavinsky, President and co-founder of Growthink, talks with host Michael Dresser about Crowdfunding: the new social-media-driven path to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Dave Lavinsky reveals the "3 Ways Business Plans Get You Money" on Lendio.com.

Entrepreneurs will learn why business plans are so critical with regards to getting the funding they need.

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Dave Lavinsky interviewed in Newsday on the topic of Strategic Business Planning for the new year.

In the article, Dave discusses why businesses need to break down strategic planning goals in to the key areas of revenues, net profits, and business assets.

The article goes on the discuss the value of testing a company's marketing strategies as Dave suggests trying one new form of marketing a month to test a total of 12 new forms of marketing by year's end.

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Dave Lavinsky interviewed on Lendio on the topics of Starting, Growing, and Selling Successful Businesses.

In the interview, Dave also shares exciting insider information on Crowdfunding, the fastest growing way to raise money for new companies.

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