Denver,CO  April 24, 2012 AMT Media announced today the results of an internal study of small to mid size business successes and failures. The most successful businesses have detailed plans in place, and various backup plans for reaching goals, measuring progress and profitability. “I cannot stress the importance of a well detailed plan, taking into consideration many functional areas of business most owners overlook. We looked back over fifteen years of business and more than 75% of our clients did not have a business plan or never updated their plan since inception,” stated Mark Fracalossi AMT Media CEO. The importance of a business plan is crucial to the success of any new or existing business. Defining specific goals and various plans to measure progress is imperative for the healthy growth of any company. Using an outside source to help develop a plan is a more objective way of helping define goals and measurement systems to guide business forward. There a various ways of getting help for developing business plans. For example many Universities, business associations, state agencies offer great advice, but for more detailed or ongoing advice we recommend hiring a small business consultant. Many business owners are reluctant to allow outside people offer advice for a number of reasons but we offer a few examples. Most large corporations spend millions of dollars on outside consultants for one reason, they get results. Tiger Woods is one of the top golfers in the world. His game began to suffer and he changed his long time coach, to get a different perspective on his game and make some changes. His recent improvements have paid off. Openness to change is the key to continued success. The need for receiving a different objective look at your business from someone with no emotional ties to the business is imperative to defining paths to success that may have been overlooked. “We were astonished at the amount of businesses that had no plans in place. The business climate changes constantly across all markets and your business should define clear cut goals and plans for obtaining them. The economy is starting to improve and the businesses that are on their “A” game are going to reap the rewards”, Fracalossi added. Many business plans of existing business have never been updated since the inception of the company. Most small business owners spend most of there time involved in the day to day process with little or no focus on overall business objectives. Behind every successful business in your market is a well detailed multi year business plan. A well constructed plan will put your company on the path to success. About AMT Media: AMT Media LLC,is a Denver Colorado based Business Management, Event, Media and Television Creative Service Consulting Firm,providing a wide array of specialized services such as Television Production, Media Placement, Social Media Marketing, Event Branding and Management, New and Traditional Media Consulting, Business and Entertainment Events, Tour and Artist Services, Public Relations, Marketing and International Business Development. AMT Media LLC is a private company with offices and strategic partnerships throughout the world. AMT Media LLC has provided business solutions to clients around the globe since 1996.http://www.automantech.com ...read more

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THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE DEVONSHIRE PALS’ EFFORTS FOR AT RISK KIDS. Jamie Gold Joins as Poker Chairman for the September 20th Star-Studded Event On September 20, 2008, Nancy Cartwright, the iconic voice of Bart Simpson and Honorary Mayor of Northridge, will once again host Monte Carlo night at her home. All profits from the event will go to Devonshire PALS. The last two years’ events helped to raise the funds needed to build a new Youth Center for at-risk kids. Groundbreaking is expected to take place by Summer 2008. Jamie Gold, 2006 WSOP Main Event Champion, has signed on to Chair the Poker Committee, with expectations of poker pros in attendance including Mary Jones 2006 WSOP Ladies Event Champion who will be doing a Poker Boot Camp, Jennifer Harman, Men “The Master” Nguyen, Marco Traniello, Todd Brunson, Sammy Farha, Kenna James, Kristi Gazes and many more. Mark Fracalossi will serve as tournament director for the event. Celebrity attendance will be at an all-time high. Already on board as part of the hosting committee are Brad Garrett, Camryn Manheim, Sinbad, Tom Kenny, Mickey Dolenz, and Kirstie Alley, to name a few. Dorian Harewood will return to coach and host Black Jack. Entertainment, a cigar bar hosted by Zeno Platinum, dinner, open bar and much more will be available for players and partygoers. – $500 per person includes Texas Hold ‘Em, Buy-in, food drinks and the party, while $250 is the party only price for non-players who simply want to have a great evening. The top five players will receive seats to a World Series of Poker Satellite Tournament. ...read more

Professional poker players Marcel Luske, “The Flying Dutchman,” and Michelle Lau will introduce The Federation Internationale de Poker Association (FIDPA) and “The International Poker Rules” (IP Rules), for tournament play, to promote poker as a sport and unite the poker industry on a global level.   In collaboration with leading industry professionals, Luske and Lau created the IP Rules to provide uniformity in card rooms and tournaments worldwide. With cooperation from the Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA), Bob Ciaffone, author of Robert’s Rules of Poker, Jack McClelland and Doug Dalton of Bellagio, and many other leading authorities and resources from around the world, the IP Rules allow the players and the industry to learn, play and operate by a single set of complete tournament rules to provide worldwide consistency.   The IP Rules consists of 80 technical rules, policies and procedures for tournament play, that reference and incorporate the latest version of the TDA’s 40 rules. The IP Rules provide a standardized set of tournament rules that are fully modifiable by a tournament director, tournament organizer or card room management. The IP Rules allow card rooms and tournaments to modify the rules in accordance to House Rules, State, Federal and Country Gaming Commission laws and regulations and/or the Tournament Director’s procedures and policies. All modifications made to the IP Rules will be provided to the players and will take precedence in that venue for the tournament.   The IP Rules serve as the official resource for players, dealers, floor people, tournament directors and the entire poker industry. The IP Rules were written in a player-friendly language and provide basic information for new, novice and professional players to learn and understand the fundamental rules needed for tournament play. The IP Rules also provides the industry with the essential information to train and operate with the necessary consistency.   Luske said, “As poker has exploded, the beauty of having one set of rules that everyone can learn and follow is such a big step for the game and as a sport. New players and professional players finally have a resource from which to learn and play. Poker is a game that requires skill and knowledge and should be played with fairness and integrity.”   FIDPA will promote and implement the IP Rules by endorsing card rooms and poker tournaments worldwide. The FIDPA endorsement recognizes the leaders in the poker industry and acknowledges their commitment to excellence, professionalism and fairness. The FIDPA endorsement also represents their effort to unite and strengthen the poker industry through the use of the IP Rules.   Lau stated, “With the support of Doug Dalton and Jack McClelland at Bellagio, one of the world’s finest card rooms, FIDPA and the IP Rules are off to a great start. We still have a lot of ground to cover but the fact of the matter is that there really is no reason why a card room or tournament should not use the IP Rules as a base. A standardized set of rules are desperately needed, as a professional poker player traveling around the world to play in tournaments, there is absolutely no way to know the different rules in every country or even from venue to venue. By allowing tournament directors to make and disclose any necessary modifications prior to a tournament, we can now know the rules, simply note the changes and be able to ensure the rulings are made are fairly.”   Bellagio is the first FIDPA endorsed card room in the world. FIDPA’s mission to unify and strengthen the industry begins with the education and implementation of a standardized set of rules. Known as the world’s No. 1 poker room,Bellagio has set the benchmark for the entire poker industry. Bellagio has adopted the IP Rules in conjunction with Bellagio Cup IV and the World Poker Tour’s main event which began Friday, July 11.   Jack McClelland, Director of Poker Tournaments at Bellagio, said, “We have a large number of international poker players who compete in our tournaments on a regular basis. We want to make sure they are comfortable with the rules and hope to maintain consistency in rulings worldwide. Bellagio is happy to support both domestic and international tournament efforts which in turn will strengthen our position as the leader in the industry. We look forward to a successful partnership with FIDPA.”   ABOUT FIDPA   In 2002, as the founding father of the International Poker Federation (IPF), Marcel Luske successfully created and developed a governing body for the European poker world, raising standards and bringing awareness to the sport of poker. With the international growth of poker, Marcel Luske decided to restructure this European organization to expand his vision worldwide and the former IPF has reemerged as FIDPA. In 2008, Marcel Luske, Founder and President and Michelle Lau, Co-Founder and CEO, began their mission to broaden and increase participation by ensuring the game is played with fairness and operated with professionalism in player friendly environments.   As an international organization, FIDPA connects the poker industry, organizations, federations, and its players by providing support, information, and communication, to elevate, educate, and connect the poker world on a global level. www.fidpa.comwill be launched in late 2008.   Contacts:        Michelle Lau, (702) 308-2808 FIDPA,fidpa.com@gmail.com Scott Ghertner, (702) 650-7565 MGM MIRAGE Public Relations Mark Fracalossi AMT Media 720-359-1596 ...read more

Robin Leach served as Master of Ceremonies for the T.J. Martell Foundation's first annual Celebrity Poker Tournament, held in December at the Las Vegas Hilton. The famous host (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, The Surreal Life: Fame Games) lent his talents to the friendly poker competition, bringing together country music and rodeo stars to benefit leukemia, cancer, and AIDS research. Luke Bryan, Houston Hutto, Buddy Jewell and Charley Pride competed for a share in $50,000 in cash and prizes, joining Britt Bockius, Tracy Byrd, Rodney Carrington,Justin McBride, and Trent Willmon. Mark Fracalossi , AMT's CEO served as Tournament Director for the event. This unique charity poker event, took place during National Finals Rodeo week, and kicked off with a Media Reception and Charity Auction, with the No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament following.The two top finishers were Travis Hamlin and Carlos Reyes, who decided to chop. They donated a large portion of their winnings back to the charity, as did a number of the contestants who finished in the money. AMT Media produces high profile events worldwide. From poker events and corporate outings to concerts, AMT Media is at the forefront of event production and management. AMT Media has offices in Colorado, Nevada, Pennsylvania and worldwide affiliates in Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Mark Fracalossi and Robin Leach,photo by Kristie Arnet fo Cardplayer Magazine Click here to view Cardplayer Magazine Article For More Info  or to have an event produced. Call 720-359-1596 or visit www.automantech.com ...read more