November 18, 2008

ReadyMinds and NARMS International Agree to offer Career Assistance Services

ReadyMinds announces the launch of a new Career Program offering that will enable clients of NARMS International the opportunity to take advantage of the nationally recognized ReadyMinds Distance Career Counseling and Coaching Program. The ReadyGold Level of service will be offered at discounted rates to interested NARMS clients who may be looking for immediate job-search related assistance, to those considering or facing career changes, and to individuals who may be transitioning from the full time workforce into a part-time work lifestyle inclusive of maintaining a productive work aspect to their lives.

ReadyMinds is very pleased to be working with NARMS International and the specific populations that may be participating in the ReadyMinds Program as a result of this partnership. Randy Miller, Founder and CEO of ReadyMinds said, "After learning more about NARMS International, it was apparent that our unique service fit with the NARMS International corporate mission and strategy of providing top quality, best of class service options for all clientele. Based on our economy and challenging employment conditions, ReadyMinds is positioned to assist all clients in need of one on one personalized career assistance to aid them in achieving their career and employment goals. We welcome this new partnership and look forward to achieving successful results for this population."

Both parties have agreed to use all best efforts available to make all current members and partners aware of this new offering.

Dan Borschke, President/CEO of NARMS International indicated that, "We are very excited with our new ReadyMinds program partnership; their unique and timely, web-based service will indeed add value to every NARMS membership."

About NARMS
NARMS’ 522 member companies perform well over $3 billion in retail services annually, providing at-store merchandising services, sales marketing, event marketing, demonstrations, mystery shopping, audits and retail installations and remodels. The international trade association promotes and establishes industry standards, provides critical industry research studies, educational information about the industry and acts as a voice for its diverse membership of service providers, manufacturers and retailers. NARMS represents all classes of trade including: grocery, drug, mass, department, home & building centers, computer & office supply, electronic, value retailers, apparel, specialty and convenience retailers. Additional NARMS information is available at http://www.narms.com, including information about the 14th NARMS Spring Conference & Exposition at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO on April 4-7, 2009.

About ReadyMinds

Founded in 1997, ReadyMinds owns and operates readyminds.com and is a privately held company that has emerged as the leading global provider of distance career counseling and training services. The ReadyMinds' distance career counseling process was initially designed with the assistance of business leaders and career-counseling experts to help individuals focus on their career planning and develop action plans to achieve their immediate career goals. In addition to the counseling of individuals, the ReadyMinds Training Division provides global training opportunities for counselors seeking to further enhance their professional development in the area of distance counseling. ReadyMinds abides by the guidelines set forth by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC); the NBCC Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Web Counseling. For more information on the company, please visit http://www.readyminds.com.