123File-It, web based document imaging software, allows organizations to
scan, store, manage, and access important documents while saving the
cost of copying and filing these actual records. The Hawk Group, LLC was
contracted by the developers of 123File-It to perform its HawkStart Bundle
consisting of drafting and issuing a press release through a leading
distribution vendor; development of a case study; a postcard mailing to a
target list of prospects; telemarketing services as a follow up to the post
card; and a high level review of the software company’s web site. The intent
was to promote a new filing service available from 123File-It to a new
market, specifically doctors' offices.
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biz-eBox™ helps small and mid-sized companies keep their focus on their
businesses by making technology value-added and worry-free. biz-eBox™ provides enterprise technology solutions to smaller businesses in a way
that supports both their immediate and long-term business needs. The
Hawk Group, LLC partnered with biz-eBox™ to provide sales services to
prospect to a target geographic area.
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BrewPubZone.com is a website dedicated to brewpubs, microbreweries,
craft beers, and home brewing. In 2006, the Hawk Group, LLC acquired the
rights to the web site and built on its content, to make it an even more
valuable tool to the craft beer aficionado. In addition, it monetized the site
through participation in affiliate programs and PPC advertising. The site
was sold in February, 2008.
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CareersinBeer.com is another Internet project taken on by The Hawk Group,
LLC. This website, dedicated to jobs in the food & beverage industry, was developed from "scratch" and was launched in the Fall of 2006. The site
offers easy to find jobs, free accounts, featured employers, resume posting,
and more. CareersinBeer achieved #1 SEO ranking on a number of search
engines for several terms. The site was sold in March 2008.
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CoolGiftsforDads.com was an Internet venture for The Hawk Group, LLC. This website was developed as an online storefront and in association with Amazon.com that featured cool gifts for Dads, cool Dad gifts, and gift ideas for Dads. As an associate, the product categories were selected from those available from Amazon. The design and promotion of the site were the responsibility of The Hawk Group, LLC; the order processing and fulfillment were passed onto Amazon. The operation of this site has ended to focus on other projects.
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CoolStuffForDads.com is an Internet venture for The Hawk Group, LLC. This was the company's first online retail, shopping project. After an initial period as a dropship, retail site the domain name was re-assigned to the gift blog developed in conjunction with that site for branding purposes. The Gift Blog also went through a redesign to be more attractive and offer a more professional look to visitors. Cool Stuff For Dads Gift Blog (CoolStuffForDads.com) features cool gifts for men, guys, and Dads. The blog runs as an affiliate model for revenue generation.
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GamePlan, a Tennis/Sports Scheduling and Management Program, is a
great productivity tool for event organizers. It consists of three main
modules; Challenge Ladder; Tournament Draw; and Match Scheduling. The
Hawk Group, LLC partnered with the developer of GamePlan, Greencourt
Software, to develop a Distributor Channel to help promote the product to
the sports community. A variety of activities have been conducted including
issuing a Press Release announcing the partnership and the availability of
the distributor program. Building on the release, potential vendors were
contacted to determine their interest in the program. Additionally, other
ways to make the tennis community in general become more familiar with
the availability of GamePlan were reviewed with Greencourt Software.
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MerchantAdvantage, a marketing and order management software
application, helps online retailers easily connect with their customers and
suppliers. MerchantAdvantage is for the small to medium sized retailer
wishing to streamline their operation while increasing their sales volumes.
The Hawk Group, LLC has worked with MerchantAdvantage on a variety of
projects to help build awareness of this exciting software solution.
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OutdoorLawnEquipment.com was another Internet venture for The Hawk Group, LLC. This website was originally developed as an online storefront and in association with Amazon.com featured outdoor lawn equipment, outdoor power tools, and outdoor equipment. As an associate, the product categories were selected from those available from Amazon. The design and promotion of the site were the responsibility of The Hawk Group, LLC; the order processing and fulfillment were passed onto Amazon. The site has since been redesigned in a blog / affiliate format, still featuring outdoor lawn equipment.
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The Property Manager, by Just Software, is property management software
designed for apartments, rental housing, commercial property, mobile home
parks, storage facilities, and property owner associations. Just So
Software realizes that the function of the property management software is
much more than just accounting and has developed The Property Manager to allow users to do the whole job. The Hawk Group, LLC outlined an initial
set of marketing activities and helped to execute them: a Press Release;
periodic Post Card Mailings to targeted prospects; Web Site change
recommendations; and monthly Email Newsletters to opt in prospects.
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Serval Systems is a leading provider of back office retail management
software. Their product, Serval Retail Manager®, provides grocery stores,
restaurants, convenience stores, and most other retailers with a quick,
efficient and accurate retail management software solution that gives them
complete control over their operation's financial management. It is designed
to interface and complement most Point of Sale (POS) and accounting
systems. The Hawk Group, LLC has partnered with Serval Systems to help
promote the product in the United States Market. A number of mailings have
been done, telemarketing services have been provided, and a webinar was conducted. The Hawk Group was successful in securing a US-based POS software vendor to integrate applications and also helped identify a pilot installation.
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The Statement Analyzer is software designed for law enforcement officials,
that will analyze a statement and assist users in determining if a subject is
being truthful or deceptive. The Hawk Group, LLC partnered with the
developers of this product, Advanced Interviewing Concepts, to help
promote the product to the retail market, including speciality law
enforcement stores.
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The 30,000-Foot View, an interactive budget model, was designed to
provide organizations, such as school districts, with a management level
decision making tool to analyze multi-year budgetary projections. The Hawk
Group, LLC partnered with the developer of The 30,000-Foot View to
help co-market and sell the product. A Marketing Plan was drafted for
review and to act as a foundation for the promotion of the product. An End
User Survey was also conducted to gain feedback from the then current
users. In addition, The Hawk Group, LLC issued a Press Release announcing the product in January 2006. The Hawk Group, LLC assisted with the Sales & Marketing processes, including: responding to
prospect inquiry, demonstration coordination, proposal generation, and
follow up.
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