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Steve Bacque
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About Steve Bacque
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A little more than a decade ago, Steve Bacque (pronounced Bah Kay) was homeless and living in a shelter in Houston, Texas, At 27 years of age, he had only 4th grade reading and writing comprehension due to a learning disability, dyslexia, which had gone undiagnosed.Despite this, Steve had graduated from high school, briefly attended college and spent four years in the Marines!
After enduring six months in the shelter and a period of personal reversals, Steve relocated to New Jersey where his dyslexia was finally discovered after he enrolled part-time at Cook College (Rutgers University).With the help of new friends and his wife, he started his own tov company with less than $3000.He had no prior business experience or education.
In five years, he brought more than 60 products onto the retail market in the United States and other parts of the world.His toys can now he found in such outlets as K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, in catalogs, direct response television, theme-parks and in fast-food children's meals.Steve also created toys based on the characters from the Disney movie, Toy Story.
Along the way he earned several honors including Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Merrill Lynch, Inc.Magazine and Ernst & Young); the Small Business Success Award (,sponsored by the New Jersey Small Business Development Center); and Inventor of the Year (sponsored by the New Jersey Inventors Association).He has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Good Morning America, CNBC, 20/20 and in The New York Times, Success Magazine, FORBES and other publications. in 1993, he was inducted into the International Who's Who of Business and two years later, Steve sold his company to a multi-million dollar corporate conglomerate!
How did all of this happen?For starters, Steve applied hands-on marketing, sales and customer service tips to his business.Combining "how to" information with his gut instincts, he developed a successful enterprise.
Today, Steve is eager to share his lessons learned with others.In 1998, his first book, THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS, was published.The follow up title, WHY BUSINESSES FAIL, will he out in 1999.He continues to contribute expertise as a featured columnist for several business magazines.Steve's speeches and workshops are a mix of education (learning can he fun and interesting), motivation and inspiration.
Steve's Programs
All of Steve's presentations are designed to meet the sponsor's specific needs.He will do his homework in order to learn about your organization and the important issues that concern management and employee alike.Steve's content-rich speeches and workshops are a blend of memorable stories, results-producing techniques and tasteful humor that wilt give members of the audience proven, step-by-step strategies for increasing personal and professional effectiveness.
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What others are saying about Steve
"Steve can present his experience in a way that will not only entertain but also give the listener valuable insights on many business issues they will confront. "
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"I found Steve Bacque to be highly energetic, creative, hardworking and detail-oriented.During his involvement with one of our divisions, he introduced numerous new products and packages which resulted in very significant increases in sales and market share."
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The Business & Entrepreneurial Institute, BEINA, About Steve Bacque
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About Steve Bacque
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About Steve Bacque - CEO
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Stephen E. Bacque An Entrepreneur & Growth Strategist with a strong track record, Steve has helped hundreds of clients achieve outstanding growth and profitability.In his almost 12 years of entrepreneurial experience he was the founder of 3 highly profitable national and international businesses.He started, funded managed, and then sold the companies each in less than 5 years of starting each company.Steve focuses primarily on manufacturing and professional service firms, distributors, import/export wholesalers and inventors bringing consumer goods to market.
The Author of three books "The Roadmap to Success ", "101 Reasons Why Businesses Fail ", and "The Homeless Millionaire."and a business workbook series, magazine columnist, university lecture, professional speaker and radio talk show host Steve has experience in what he talks about.
Honors & Awards
Steve is President/CEO of the Business & Entrepreneurial Institute (BEINA) and has over 12 years of experience with product and processes of development.Steve has become an expert on Small business, Entrepreneurship, Sources of Funding, and International Business.
His Awards and Honors include:
Entrepreneur of the Year awarded 1993
(sponsored by Merrill Lynch, Inc.Magazine , Ernst & Young, USA Today and NASDAQ) Small Business Success Award awarded 1992
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Steve has appeared on the following:
The Oprah Winfrey Show CNN CNNfn Good Morning America CNBC 20/20
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Steve has spent his entrepreneurial career starting 3 of his own companies, All of which were sold profitably to much larger companies in less than 5 years of starting each company.He has been responsible for product development, manufacturing, sales/marketing, funding and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer on profit and loss, return on investment, accounts payable and receivable.Steve has also been responsible for managing a large division of a multi-hundred million dollar corporation's critical development and new product projects where he gained valuable experience in working with interdisciplinary teams, marketing and customer research.And customer service.
International Business Background:Steve has extensive international business experience from exporting his product line to 16 foreign markets and importing products from 6 foreign markets, working with Letters of Credit, US Customs, Freight Forward, etc.He has established and ensured operational compliance with performance, quality, health safety, security and related standards, instituted principles of Toyota Production System, Quality Functional Development, Total Quality Management, Just In Time Inventory, and ISO 9000 to elevate operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Affiliations: Steve presided over years of high growth and profitability.Put his substantial strategic, operating, financial and people management skills to work in his businesses.He nurtured the Board of Directors and shareholders vision while keeping pace with a changing business climate.Helped steer the business through recognition, reconciliation and resolution of problems.
Steve has pursued opportunities to broaden his management perspective through formal participation in:
"The Executive Committee" (TEC), "The Young Presidents Organization" (YPO), "The Young Entrepreneurs Organization" (YEO), Toast-Masters International completed: ATM, Entrepreneur of the Year Institute (EOYI)
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Rather than resting on his laurels, Steve is currently pursuing his:
Certified Management Consultant (CMC) certification and his
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) certification and will start his Ph.D. programs in ENTREPRENEURSHIP through the University of Northern Washington in the fall of 2000.
Education:
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Steve holds a BBA and MBA in Business from the University Of Northern Washington
Numerous Articles have been written by and about Steve.A sampling is included below.
CNBC Ernst & Young - Entrepreneur of The year (cover) Success For Dummies Cover, Article Page 1, Page 2 World Trade Going Global Guide from A to Z. Cover, Article Page 1, Page 2
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Mr Bacque is a principal with BEINA and CEO of The Great Toy Company, President/Founder of A.S. Bacque Enterprises Inc., Senior VP of Asbee Toys, CFO - Tex Toys and a principal of The Bacque Group for the past 12 years, He has served as Chief Executive, Op
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