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May 30, 2006 - Toronto, Canada. WSI
(We Simplify the Internet),
the leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized
businesses the world over and the #1 Internet Services franchise is
pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) H. Amos to WSI’s
Advisory Board of Directors.
“With his extensive and illustrious background in franchise
businesses, Jim makes a valuable addition to our Board of Directors,"
announced WSI president Ron
McArthur. “We are thrilled to welcome Jim to the
WSI team, as we know his experience and contributions as a Board
Member will help take WSI to new heights.”
As Mr. Amos
puts it, “With the exception of my years in the US Marine Corps, my
entire professional life has centered on this amazing economic engine
called franchising.” His professional background and contribution
to the franchising industry more than live up to this statement. Jim
was past Chairman of the International Franchise Association (IFA) –
the oldest and largest association representing franchising in the
United States. Prior to joining the WSI Board, he was President and
CEO of Mail Boxes Etc (MBE),
the
world's largest franchisor of retail postal and business services.
There are more than 4,500 MBE locations worldwide
and Jim was responsible for taking the company through its next level
of development. His six year tenure at MBE culminated in the
successful acquisition of the company by UPS.
WSI is pleased to have such a distinguished and experience writer
joining the WSI family. Jim is a versatile author and has written
extensively on the franchise industry. He has also written on a
variety of other subjects. His book, “The Memorial” written about his
Vietnamese experience in the US marine Corps was chosen by the
American Librarian Association as “one of the best books of the year”
in 1990. “Focus or Failure: America at the Crossroads”, his book about
bringing together corporate America to help children, led to the
formation of the ‘MBE Foundation for Children’s Initiatives’.
“We are truly honored to have Jim join the WSI Advisory Board of
Directors”,
stated Tore Steen,
the chairman of the WSI
Advisory Board. He further went on to say “As one
of the top 10 Global Franchises in the world, according to
Entrepreneur Magazine, WSI’s success can be largely attributed to the
exceptional caliber and professionalism of its International network
of Internet Consultants.
Ron McArthur
explained this further; “WSI’s knack for identifying the
best-of-the-best lies in the company’s unique and proprietary
Franchise Selection Process. This process has been designed to ensure
that the characteristics of high performing franchisees are used in
attracting and selecting new WSI franchisees. We look forward to Jim’s
insights and direction on how we can further enhance our value
proposition to franchisees and customers throughout the world.
Jim’s extensive experience in the franchising industry will help our
team better understand and leverage the best practices in our
industry, allowing us to leap frog the competitors into the next stage
of our exponential growth.”
About WSI
With a network of over 1500 offices in 87 countries, WSI is the
leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized
businesses the world over. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI
provides affordable Internet related services and technologies that
deliver maximum return on investment for businesses.
With the support and cooperation of its customers, franchise network,
employees, suppliers and charitable organizations, WSI
aims to help make child poverty history through its global outreach
program.
For more information about WSI’s offerings and business opportunities,
please visit our
website at
www.wsicorporate.com/contact.asp
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Contact:
Vineesh Sandhir
WSI Internet Consulting and Education
Suite 600, 5580, Explorer Drive
Mississauga, L4W 4Y1
Ontario, Canada
Telephone:
905-364-1212
Fax:
905-678-7242
Toll
free US:
888-678-7568-1215
Toll
free UK:
08-082346105
Email:
vsandhir@wsicorporate.com
URL:
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