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September 2011
Ueng Kicks Off Speaker Series: For China Success, U.S. Ventures Must Listen, Learn
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September – October 2011
Savvy’s Top 10 Findings: Creating a Winning Business in China
Intro:                 China Challenges Western Entrepreneurs
Step 1:              Formulate an Entry Strategy
Step 2:              Embrace the Government and its Policies
Steps 3, 4:        Know Thy Consumer and Understand Legal Differences
Steps 5, 6, 7:    Market American, Operate Chinese; Leverage Chinese Media Platforms;                           Identify and Invest in Local Talent
Step 8:              Communicate Culturally
Steps 9,10:       Track and Forecast Trends; Expect the Unexpected

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March 2011
Ueng shares MaxPoint’s CEO Joe Epperson on Crises, Computing, and Creativity
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October 2010
Savvy Starts a Conversation: Ueng leads Harvard Business School CEO Panel
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August 2010
Interviews with CEOs: Tips to Reach the Top
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June 2010
Ueng Shares Resolute Adventures: "Ten Steps to Reach the Top"
Read Series: Ten Steps to Ascending the Summit

May 2010
Savvy Marketing Group Completes Marketing Audit for House-Autry Mills
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November 2009 - January 2010
12 Steps to Success: How to be a Savvy Entrepreneurial Market Featured in Work & Money
Part 1: Bad Times are the Best Time to Market a Business
Part 2: Workers, Customers Key to Marketing
Part 3: What to Ask When Setting Your Prices
Part 4: To Be Noticed, Sponsor Events
Part 5: Let Client Guide Promotion
Part 6: Be Sure Participating in a Trade Show will Pay
Part 7: Use Web Marketing to Boost Sales
Part 8: Sales, Marketing Must Cooperate

December 2009
7 CEOs Share Their New Year’s Resolutions
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December 2009
Savvy Marketing Group Posts Strong Growth in 2009
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October 2009
Savvy Marketing Group Expands Healthcare Practice
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October 2009
Back in the Saddle: Revived Passion for Life
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June 2009
Resolute Adventures: Ascending the Summit
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March 2009
Savvy Marketing Group Rates 100% on Value Addition
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January/February 2009
Grace Ueng Featured in MIT Technology Review
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Racing to the Top: Entrepreneurs Say Endurance Sports Push Them to Go the Distance
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Globalization Of Healthcare: The World Is Getting Flatter; Economic Opportunities Beckon
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Globalization 3.0: The World Is Truly Flat - As Seen Through A Chinese Perspective
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CED joins NC-Chinese Business Association for an evening with Grace Ueng.
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Grace Ueng in Work & Money Cover Story.
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Client Comments:

“When we were finalizing our market requirements to bring our technology to market, I was highly referred to Savvy Marketing Group. Grace and her team got up to speed very quickly, created an on target discussion guide, conducted high quality research with surgeons in a timely manner, and shared findings and insights that met our needs perfectly. We look forward to calling upon Savvy Marketing Group again in the future. I definitely recommend their services.”

Mike Russell
Clinical Training Manager
TransEnterix

“As a fellow advisory board member for NC Chinese Business Association, I’ve witnessed Grace's passion for educating entrepreneurs – both in the Triangle and through her teaching in China. If there are strategic issues that your company is facing and you need expert opinions, I highly recommend calling Savvy Marketing Group. Grace and her team will quickly analyze a situation and offer thoughtful solutions.”

Michael Chen
Chief Operating Officer, Lulu
Board of Advisors, NC Chinese Business Association

“Before raising our next fund, we decided to step back and gain third party feedback with our key stakeholders.

It was an easy choice to hire Savvy Marketing Group. A quick study, Grace immediately “got” our key issues and carefully crafted the right questions to ask. She analyzed a large set of interview data into thoughtful insights and recommendations that have given us a clear roadmap to follow. We continue to seek her counsel.

If you are facing strategic juncture in your business, I highly recommend investing in Savvy Marketing Group.”

Lister Delgado
Partner
IDEA Fund Partners

“When Grace came highly recommended by those we trust, we met and decided quickly to engage Savvy’s services. Working closely together over the last year, she was an invaluable contributor to our corporate positioning and communications. Grace truly cares about the success of her clients and is a pleasure to have as part of the team.”

Chris Neal
CEO
BlueStripe Software

“When you are ready to take your new venture to market, call on Savvy Marketing Group. We did and it made all the difference. They have teamed with us to make a big Splash!”

Alan Young
CEO Splash!
Language Immersion

"Having already built a successful business within one vertical, we wanted to take our company to the next level and to partner with a proven business strategist - after investigating various options, we chose Savvy Marketing Group. Through her effective "Discovery Process", Grace became a key strategic partner and quickly analyzed our business and offered on target strategic insights and recommendations on how to efficiently execute our marketing and distribution plan in order for us to meet our growth goals. Savvy Marketing Group not only met but exceeded our expectations - we look forward to continuing to utilize their services to insure we meet our corporate objectives."

Bobby Martin
President, First Research
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