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C-leveled Acquired FINTEL LLC, a leading provider of Data Services and Business Intelligence Solutions

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C-leveled announced today that it acquired FINTEL LLC, a privately held company located in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1999, FINTEL offers comprehensive data analytics, business intelligence and industry benchmarking.  FINTEL has a successful history of leading clients to better business decisions by unlocking the insights contained in their proprietary data set, the largest and most reliable financial benchmarking database of privately held companies.

C-leveled provides companies with the tools, services and assistance required to launch, develop and grow their businesses.   With a bench consisting of serial entrepreneurs, C-leveled breaks through limiting barriers faced by  startups and small businesses by delivering executive-level strategies, tactical tools, practical assistance and operational life cycle services.  “We have assembled the depth of talent that comes with decades of entrepreneurial experience.  With our acquisition of FINTEL, C-leveled will offer a new and powerful toolset to further enhance our services for the business community. At its core, C-leveled is entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs to prosper under the new rules of business engagement,” said Denise DeSimone, CEO, C-leveled.

FINTEL analytics provide a broad range of benchmarking and analytical tools to pinpoint problem areas, and provide diagnostics for improving performance. Examples of the capabilities are:  FINTEL Industry Metrics (FIM) reports is an analytics tool that offers unique and powerful insights into the financial profiles and performances of privately held companies operating across almost all industries; the FINTEL Business Scorecard (FBS) tool provides companies with a simple, quick and insightful snapshot of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in comparison with industry peers and competitors; the FINTEL Business Analyzer (FBA) is a full package suite offering access to FIM & FBS, along with a range of analytical modules with interactive “what-if” financial modeling to improve KPIs.

HONCHO, the C-leveled business analytics and intelligence site, will offer a dynamic community for entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas and advice, and provide tools that every business can utilize to improve performance. This entire suite of FINTEL tools is being integrated into HONCHO. HONCHO will provide companies the actionable insight into their operating performance with unparalleled competitive analytics and a robust knowledge base of tools, technology and recommendations to improve performance.

Boris Nenide, Co-Founder of FINTEL, will join C-leveled as Chief Technology Officer and Board Member.  “Boris provides unmatched advisory capabilities to his clients and to us, and we are very excited to have him as a member of C-leveled,” said DeSimone.

“FINTEL has worked for over a decade consulting for small and medium-sized businesses and teaching entrepreneurs how to navigate through competitive marketplaces,” said Nenide.  “We look forward to joining C-leveled to develop and launch great concepts for clients.”

About FINTEL

FINTEL was founded in 1999 by Boris Nenide and Dr. Robert W. Pricer and is a leading provider of data services and business intelligence solutions.  FINTEL has developed a suite of Web-based tools that combine powerful techniques of financial analysis developed by Dr. Pricer, with industry benchmarking powered by the largest and most reliable database of financial information of privately held companies from North America.

About C-leveled

C-leveled, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading provider of entrepreneur services and subscription-based software tools that help businesses to launch, develop and grow their business.  C-leveled addresses the business challenges faced by start-ups, growth initiatives for established companies and funding and exit strategies for entrepreneurs.

TechVibe Radio to Feature C-Leveled, Get the Hook Up and Highmark

Posted on by Jonathan Kersting

Be sure to tune in to TechVibe Radio this Saturday at noon on FM News Talk 104.7.

It’s going to be an action-packed show as C-Leveled unveils its small business iPad app that plugs users right into seasoned experts.

Highmark is behind the scenes for many tech employers ensuring their workers are healthy, happy and productive.

Get the Hook Up is also ready to launch a new mobile app that helps sports fans find tickets at the game.

Hosted by the PTC’s CEO Audrey Russo and Director Visibility Initiatives Jonathan Kersting, TechVibe is on the air every Saturday at noon bringing you interviews and conversations from the Pittsburgh region’s fast-moving technology and entrepreneurial communities.

Stream TechVibe Radio on www.wpgb.com or iHeart Radio.
Missed a previous broadcast? We have a massive library of podcasts right here.

TechVibe Radio is sponsored by Chorus Call/Concert-oh!/Compunetix, EyeFlow, The Hartford, Sierra w/o Wires, PTC Employee Benefits Group, Pittsburgh International Airport and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

C-leveled Launches C-Xchange iPad App

Posted on by Jonathan Kersting

C-leveled just took the wraps off C-Xchange, a comprehensive platform for business intelligence and assistance tools. It is accessible from office (web app) or field (iPad app). Both have been developed to deliver a performance scorecard (with KPI’s that are relevant to specific businesses and location). With a minimal amount of information, C-Xchange provides the following:

• in-depth analysis • a network for resources • next-steps documents • a customized dashboard • financial analytics • benchmarking

C-Xchange is available on a SaaS basis to ensure that businesses receive customized assistance and resources relevant to their market and company size.

The C-Xchange IPad App answers important questions all successful businesses ask themselves. How will you achieve your organizational goals? What does your financial forecast look like? Is this company on the path to product and service success?

Developed by C-leveled, a small company in its own right, C-Xchange is all about entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs plan, develop and launch. C-leveled’s SMB offerings have been built from the ground up and they offer subscription-based software services that help small businesses to increase profitability through understanding not only their revenue streams, but their market, visibility and competitive landscape as well.

C-Leveled Launches FastTrac New Venture Program

Posted on by Jonathan Kersting

C-leveled is offering business training for aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs. Its next FastTrac New Venture Program will be offered Tuesdays starting May 1 at the Pittsburgh Technology Council.

For workshop details and registration, please email or call Maria Graziani at 412-980-8875,training@c-leveled.com.

There’s no shortage of enthusiasm for starting or growing a business. And seemingly no limit to the availability of “how to”, “what to do”, and even “when to do it” guides for entrepreneurs. So how do you find your way through the clutter to find the information you really want? Get the answers you are looking for with FastTrac NewVenture.

Designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development, FastTrac NewVenture not only helps you uncover the answers, it also helps you determine the questions to ask. Save time and money by testing the feasibility of your business concept before you launch. Form relationships with people who can prove to you that starting or growing your own business doesn’t mean going it alone.

Tools of the Trade

Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. That’s where FastTrac NewVenture makes a difference by providing the opportunity to:

  • Explore entrepreneurship;
  • Identify and meet market needs;
  • Objectively evaluate your concept and plans for moving forward;
  • Develop a working knowledge of business fundamentals such as marketing, product/service development, management, and financials;
  • Begin building an infrastructure for your business operations and processes;
  • Explore the risk and success factors in the marketplace;
  • Understand how to access the human, financial, and business resources;
  • Network with entrepreneurs and professionals;
  • Respond to changes that can impact your business; and
  • Build an actionable business plan.

Relationships Help Your Business Grow

There’s no substitute for experience. Nothing proves it better than FastTrac NewVenture facilitated by entrepreneurs who are not only knowledgeable but have a proven ability to connect with people. They create an environment that encourages you to interact with other entrepreneurs—gaining insight from their experiences and establishing relationships that will last for years.

FastTrac NewVenture provides the resources, support, and motivation to prove to yourself that your dreams are within reach.

TechVibe Radio to feature Confluent Translations and C-Leveled

Posted on by Jonathan Kersting

Be sure to tune in to TechVibe Radio this Saturday at noon on FM News Talk 104.7.

Don’t miss this week’s show if you’re looking to expand into global markets. Confluent Translations will give you some scoop on translating everything from web sites, to sales brochures to software and more.

Keep the dial tuned all the way through as C-Leveled talks about ways they help start-up companies with topnotch CXOs. C-Leveled is also looking for CXOs to join its staff.

Hosted by the PTC’s CEO Audrey Russo and Director Visibility Initiatives Jonathan Kersting, TechVibe is on the air every Saturday at noon bringing you interviews and conversations from the Pittsburgh region’s fast-moving technology and entrepreneurial communities.

Stream TechVibe Radio on www.wpgb.com or iHeart Radio.
Missed a previous broadcast? We have a massive library of podcasts right here.

TechVibe Radio is sponsored by Consol Energy, EyeFlow, The Hartford, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Pittsburgh International Airport.