BizActions is the industry leader in the creation, content development, day-to-day management and tracking of e-Newsletters for professional service firms. A privately owned and financially robust company, our System was built from the ground-up to offer professional service firms what no "bulk" email provider can offer.

We provide 100% original content in numerous vertical markets including Accounting (US and Canada), Legal, Financial Services, Human Resources, Estate Planning and Employee Benefits, with many more to follow. As a result, BizActions e-Newsletters are used by leading firms from all over North America.

Management Team

The BizActions management team has extensive expertise in information technology, sales and marketing consultation, new business development, publishing and email marketing. We know what it takes to help professional service firms communicate more effectively, generate leads and build a strong brand.

Barry Friedman, Chief Executive Officer
Barry Friedman, CPA, brings more than 35 years of experience in accounting and technology marketing to BizActions. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of GovCon, where he developed an online electronic commerce community that brought together thousands of IT contractors and hundreds of government entities. Prior to that he was the CEO of Friedman and Fuller, an accounting and business consulting firm, which was sold to American Express. He earned a MBA in Business Administration from Loyola College. Barry Friedman can be reached at bfriedman@bizactions.com.

Barry Schimel, President
Barry Schimel, CPA, is a founder and driving force behind BizActions and in charge of the development of all content. He is also a co-founder and president of The Profit Advisors, a business-consulting firm that has trained hundreds of firms worldwide to maximize their profit potential. Barry is a frequent national speaker and the author of numerous books, including "The Profit Advisor Toolkit," "The Profit Game?How to Play?How to Win" and "100 Ways to Prosper in Today's Economy." Barry earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland. Barry Schimel can be reached at bschimel@bizactions.com.

Gary Kravitz, Executive Vice President
As the Executive Vice President and a co-founder, Gary Kravitz is responsible for the company's inside sales group, as well as all sales and marketing. He is also a co-founder and executive vice president of The Profit Advisors, a business consulting firm that has trained hundreds of firms worldwide to maximize their profit potential. Prior to The Profit Advisors, Gary was the CEO of a large, multifaceted company with retail and wholesale distribution and light manufacturing divisions. Gary holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Gary Kravitz can be reached at gkravitz@bizactions.com.

Ellen Katz, Executive Editor
As the Executive Editor, Ellen Katz is in charge of e-Newsletter content, including Articles, Announcements, and Timely Opportunities. Ellen has served as the editor of the Tax Savings Report newsletter and has written, reported and edited for numerous periodicals, including Research Recommendations, USA Today, USA Weekend Magazine, Money Magazine, Physician's Financial News, and the Boston Globe. She also founded a successful financial publication called Retirement Money. Ellen Katz can be reached at ekatz@bizactions.com.

Ken Vaughn, Vice President of Technology
As the Vice President of Technology, Ken Vaughn is responsible for the BizActions Information Technology infrastructure. Ken has worked as an Applications Programmer since 1989 and as an Internet Applications Developer since 1995. He has a diverse background developing and implementing complex high-end systems and intuitive web-based applications for organizations throughout the United States. Ken is a Certified ColdFusion Developer with extensive experience in database architecture. Ken Vaughn can be reached at kvaughn@bizactions.com.

Julie Robertson, Director of Customer Support
Julie Robertson joined the BizActions team in March of 2001.  As the Director of Customer Support, she manages her ever-expanding department while continuing to assist a number of BizActions Sponsors reach their BizActions-related goals and objectives. Julie  is also responsible for creating and managing the BizActions Bulletin, a monthly newsletter sent to all BizActions users. Before BizActions, Julie worked as a District Sales Manager at a local newspaper just outside of Baltimore, MD. She graduated from the University of Maryland in College Park with a degree in Journalism. Julie Robertson can be reached at jrobertson@bizactions.com.

Jobs BizActions is always seeking highly motivated and intelligent individuals who have detailed knowledge of email marketing, content development and programming. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages. Since we are a virtual company, your location is not important; your skill-set is what counts. To apply, please email your resume to jobs@bizactions.com. Contact Us The BizActions System was designed with one objective in mind - to be your complete e-Newsletter solution. If you are ready to take your prospecting and marketing activities to the next level, contact us via email or give us a call at 866-240-8477.