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March 13, 2014

Cydcor is in Mexico with Operation Smile this week!

Last year, Cydcor raised over $270,000 for Operation Smile to help fund cleft palate surgeries for needy children around the globe. In July, the fundraiser surpassed $150,000, enough to fund a medical mission to another country. The mission involves sending doctors, volunteers and equipment to an area where access to healthcare is difficult, and provide screenings and surgeries for children. Cleft palates often result in complications eating, drinking and speaking, and many infants do not survive. Those that do often cannot attend school. Operation Smile hopes to restore millions of smiles and give those children a better chance at thriving.

This week, Cydcor volunteers are in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, meeting some of the people the money they raised are helping. In 2012, volunteers made a similar trip to Brazil, where more than 600 surgeries were provided to children. Cydcor is proud of their partnership with Operation Smile and plans to continue working with the organization in the future.

During the mission, volunteers have had the chance to spend time with the families of the children being operated on and see them through the transition of the surgery. Part of the strategy of Operation Smile is to assist facilities in the field to achieve the ability to provide the treatment of cleft palates and other facial deformities on their own.

You can make a donation to Operation Smile today and support this great cause. Help Cydcor fund another mission!

February 7, 2014

What Cydcor Offers Clients

This week the Cydcor team created a presentation on how the solutions we offer our clients are better than what the competition offers. Cydcor specializes in offering multiple channels of sales support so that goals are met, no matter what.

Cydcor works with companies, many of them Fortune 500 level enterprises, to act as an extension of their brand to generate more sales. We accomplish sales goals by implementing teams of charismatic, enthusiastic professionals that can offer face-to-face sales, business-to-business and retail store support. Cydcor has sent in teams of up to 300 people into the field within two months to assure success. With affiliate offices all over the country, Cydcor can focus on specific regions or markets.

Our sales professionals are held to a strict code of conduct in order to maintain professionalism. Team members are given specific training to build relationships and create their own success. Cydcor works to support each team member professionally, and offers mentorship, shadowing, pitch practice and team building.

To see more about what Cydcor can do for clients, see the presentation on Slideshare.

If you are interested in a career with Cydcor, please visit our Career Builder page to see open positions. For a glimpse into company culture, our Cydcor YouTube channel is filled with fun activities and celebrations, including our charity work and team building.

January 31, 2014

Cydcor Keys to Success: Back to Basics

The team at Cydcor had a great conference last weekend at the Keys to Success annual kick off event. This year’s theme was Back to Basics, and it served as a great reminder to all our hard working team members that keeping a solid foundation in the basics of business will get you far in your career. The team traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to meet with our group of expert sales affiliates from all over the country. We shared meals, inspiration, celebrations and ideas.

Smiles from Cydcor team members at Keys to Success

This was the second year that the entire network was invited to the annual kickoff meeting for Cydcor and the event had over 900 attendees.

Want to follow all of Cydcor’s updates on how to succeed? Follow the Cydcor LinkedIn page.

January 24, 2014

Cydcor Success at Back to Basics 2014

Back to Basics was Cydcor’s theme for the 2014 Keys to Success conference in San Antonio, Texas last weekend. Cydcor holds the Keys to Success event every year as an annual kick off. The meeting announced awards and promotions for Cydcor team members, and recognized achievers in our independently owned network of sales offices. Cydcor team members and other sales professionals got the opportunity to network and see the sights in San Antonio.
The Back to Basics Conference for Cydcor reviewed what it takes to be successful in the sales and marketing business. Inspirational stories on staying persistent and effective at work was shared across tables and on stage. Guest speakers encouraged sales teams to stick with it, take care of your people and never give up.

Cydcor had a great time in Texas and the team is looking forward to a great year!

January 13, 2014

Cydcor Reviews 2013

Well into January of 2014, the Cydcor team is ready to make a big impression. There is a lot to live up after such a great 2013. If you have not been to our Cydcor YouTube Channel, we would love for you to subscribe! In the meantime, here is our latest feature: a review of 2013 at Cydcor. Moving forward, it is important to remember all the things our company participated in and accomplished last year. Watch the video below!

2013 Highlights Include:

Helping United Way put together packets for elementary school students.

Fun team nights at restaurants and parks.

Winning ten medals in the Ventura Beach area corporate games, including volleyball, basketball, bowling and dodgeball.

Sending delegates to attend the Gala for Operation Smile.

Leadership conferences in Altanta, GA, building success and celebrating unleashed potential.

Summer interns coming in and learning the business of sales and supporting our team.

Being awarded a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles County.

Raising almost $300,000 for Operation Smile, funding more than one volunteer medical mission for cleft palate surgeries.

Organizing fundraisers like bowling nights, garage sales and the network wide Day of Smiles event.

Gathering over 100 meals for low income families in the community for Thanksiving.

Giving away gifts with our giving tree to children at EARTHS elementary school.

It was a great year, and we plan on making our 20th year in business even better!

January 7, 2014

The Cydcor News Site is Here!

Cydcor is happy to announce a new place for all company news and press releases, Cydcornews.com. The news site allows us to house our current press releases and archive of prior years news on a new website. . Check Cydcor News (should this be a hyperlink) for press releases, social media updates, and information about Cydcor.

The company is going to have an exciting year, and we would not want you to miss out. Here is a round up of recent headlines from Cydcor:

Cydcor Donates 114 Gifts to Children at EARTHS Magnet School

Cydcor Team Members Volunteer at EARTHS Magnet School

Cydcor Launches “Day of Smiles” on October 4th to Heal Smiles and Save the Lives of Children Born with Facial Deformities

And that is only the beginning. Be sure to follow Cydcor for more exciting developments!

November 14, 2013

Recycling Trash Into Smiles

Recycling Trash Into Smiles!

Cydcor team members recycle for cash!

We know little things can add up to a big difference. In continuing our fundraising work for Operation Smile, we have been collecting recyclables and donating the proceeds!

We placed recycling containers designated especially for Operation Smile fundraising around the office. Once they are filled, a Cydcor team member volunteer brings the items to the recycling center to collect the refund.

We have already raised enough for one Smile (each one is $240) and are well on our way to another – our current tally is almost $380!

Since partnering with Operation Smile in 2010, Cydcor and its network of independently-owned sales offices have raised enough to fund two medical missions, and are well on the way to a third! The missions take place in areas of the world with limited medical care; a team of professionals provide cleft palate surgeries to those who would have no way of obtaining the surgery otherwise.

We’re really excited about each and every dollar we are able to raise and contribute. Operation Smile is our passion. Recycling is so easy to do and can really add up – and make a difference.

Cydcor is happy and proud of its efforts to give back to the communities that support our business. You can donate to the Cydcor Operation Smile page today and make a difference in a child’s life.

November 13, 2013

Cydcor at EARTHS

Cydcor volunteers at EARTHS

Cydcor began a project working with EARTHS magnet school this year to mentor and tutor students for the elementary school.

Each day of the week, two different team members from Cydcor volunteer for an hour in one of these classrooms, working with children and teachers on a variety of projects and learning sessions.

Last year, Cydcor team members created literacy kits for faculty, which contained games and activities for students to encourage reading comprehension. Volunteers also assisted the school in a gardening project – in line with the earth science focus of the magnet school.

“Cydcor volunteers are a true gift to our students! Our kindergarten children look forward to interacting with the Cydcor staff, and their presence allows students to receive individual and small group time,” said Jennifer Boone, principal of EARTHS. “The time and impact mentors have on our children is priceless. Cydcor is a true example of a business that gives back to the community.”

“Our goal is to support EARTHS by mentoring the kids, helping them cultivate confidence in their own skills and abilities,” said Cydcor Chief Operating Officer Vera Quinn. “Gaining the academic skills to succeed is just one part. Mentorship is so important to the overall development of children, and we really want to make a difference in their lives.”

To see more of Cydcor’s work at the EARTHS magnet school, head over to the Cydcor Flickr page.

November 4, 2013

Halloween at Cydcor

We had a happy Halloween here at Cydcor! The office was full of great costumes and creative pumpkins for the holiday. Check out our great pictures and our album on Cydcor Flickr!

The minions won best group costume. We loved their coordination.

The most original: our own office fairy godfather!

The lost blue man was voted the scariest.

The funniest costume was the Staples’ Easy Button!

How was your Halloween?

October 30, 2013

Check Out Cydcor Sites!

Check Out Our Great Sites!

At Cydcor, we want to stay connected with our stakeholders and promote the company culture that has made us one of Los Angeles County’s Best Places to Work. That’s why we’ve decided to make sure we provide a rich digital landscape for our team and network to see what we’re up to and any advice we can offer for success in the sales industry. We encourage you to like, share and comment on things such as our Day of Smiles Fundraiser, our Cydcor Team Night Out, and other great events this year.

Cydcor Twitter Profile

If you haven’t already please start by liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter. These social media platforms are the best way to interact with the team and see all of our company news and events. Meanwhile, our LinkedIn Page is a great place to find job postings and see what business articles we are reading this week.

When you are looking for ways to improve your sales skills, we’ve built some excellent resources. Cydcor Reviews has an archive of great sales and business book suggests and reviews from company team members. We are also accepting submissions for reviews of your favorite business books. Over on WordPress, our sales blog provides advice for the budding sales person inside you.

For inspiration, Cydcor Community is a place to promote success and company culture. The community blog is a place to learn more about Cydcor, our charitable work, and things that motivate us. We also share pictures, provide a portal to our Merlin training program, and provide information on why Cydcor is a great place to work. For our favorite motivational quotes, resources and team fun, please follow us on Pinterest.

Do you use any of our sites and enjoy them? Let us know!