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ALC Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Back Office Operations with Custom-Tailored HR and Finance Solutions

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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A La Carte Solutions, Inc. (ALC), a leading provider of integrated finance and HR solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, is celebrating 15 years of exceptional service and impact. Founded in 2010 by Shirley Wiliani, CPA, MBA, ALC has grown from a solo consultancy to an industry innovator with a mission to create stable and happy workplaces for American businesses.

“When I started ALC 15 years ago, I saw small- and mid-sized business owners struggling with back-office operations that were draining their resources and energy,” said Wiliani, CEO of ALC. “I believed there was a better way to approach finance and HR—one that transforms these functions from necessary burdens into powerful competitive advantages that drive profitability and workplace satisfaction.”

Impressive Growth Through Word-of-Mouth Success

ALC’s revolutionary approach to back-office operations has fueled remarkable growth, with the company achieving 400% year-over-year organic growth through client referrals alone. This exceptional performance is matched by an impressive 91% employee engagement rate and an industry-leading 85% client satisfaction Net Promoter Score.

“Our growth metrics tell a powerful story,” explains Sean Morse, CPA, MSAT, President of ALC. “When you deliver truly exceptional service that transforms businesses, clients become your biggest advocates. Our 400% organic growth is a testament to the tangible results we’ve achieved for our clients.”

A Unique Three-Pillar Approach That Sets ALC Apart

ALC stands apart in the industry through its distinctive three-pillar approach, embodied in its brand promise to “WOW professionally and CARE personally.” This methodology combines:

Custom-Tailored Solutions: ALC operates as a seamless extension of each client’s team, delivering solutions precisely aligned with their unique challenges and opportunities. The company’s dedicated teams implement best-in-class solutions that address complex challenges while avoiding the cost of over-hiring.

People-Centric Service: At ALC, the human behind the business always comes first. This people-first approach builds lasting relationships based on trust and delivers a deeper level of support and personalized service that makes clients feel understood and valued.

Expert Guidance: ALC’s highly credentialed US-based team brings industry-specific expertise and deep operational experience to every client engagement, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery that guarantees accurate financial management, optimized operations, and sustained business success.

“We’re not just solving technical problems—we’re transforming how businesses operate and how people experience their workplaces,” said Shelsie Greenfield, Director of HR Client Services. “Our approach combines rigorous attention to detail with an engaging and welcoming style that makes every interaction memorable.”

“At the heart of ALC’s success is our unwavering commitment to people,” added Charley Stone, Chief People Officer. “We understand that behind every spreadsheet and policy is a human being seeking stability and fulfillment. By focusing on creating workplaces where employees feel valued and engaged, we’re not just improving business metrics—we’re enhancing lives.”

Michael Thibodeau, CPA, MS, Chief Experience Officer of ALC, emphasizes the impact of their integrated approach: “The magic happens when finance and HR work in harmony. Our clients experience transformative results because we address both the financial foundation and the human element of their business simultaneously, creating systems that are not only efficient but also empowering for everyone involved.”

The ALC Origin Story: From Vision to Industry Leader

ALC’s journey began when Wiliani, after more than 20 years in leadership roles at fast-growing organizations, identified a critical gap in the market. Small- and mid-sized businesses lacked access to the high-level finance and HR expertise needed to scale effectively without the prohibitive cost of building internal departments.

Drawing on her extensive experience as a CPA with an MBA, Wiliani founded ALC with a mission to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with cost-effective, best-in-class finance and HR support, allowing them to grow and scale while creating stable and happy workplaces.

“Employee engagement has hit an 11-year low, with only 30% of U.S. employees highly involved and enthusiastic about their work,” Wiliani notes. “This unhappiness, combined with financial instability, creates a devastating impact on both employees and employers. Our vision is to bring happiness and stability back to the American workforce by ensuring stable and happy workplaces for 10,000 U.S. employees.”

Under Wiliani’s leadership, ALC has expanded its service offerings to provide comprehensive finance and HR solutions, including CFO Advisory, full-service outsourced accounting, financial reporting and analysis, HR consulting and advisory, payroll processing, talent acquisition, performance management, and more.

Looking Forward: The Next 15 Years

As ALC celebrates this milestone anniversary, the company remains focused on its core mission while expanding its reach and impact.

“We’re just getting started,” Wiliani states. “The next 15 years will be about scaling our impact while maintaining the personalized approach that has been key to our success. We’re committed to proving that back-office excellence isn’t just about compliance and numbers—it’s about creating workplaces where people thrive and businesses flourish.”

About ALC

ALC provides personable, integrated, adaptable, and expert financial and HR services tailored to the unique needs of small to mid-sized businesses. With a team of highly credentialed professionals including CPAs, MBAs, and SHRM-certified experts, ALC helps business owners profit from experience, clear out confusion, gain clarity, and feel confident in the decisions they need to make to achieve business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic success. For more information about ALC and its services, visit www.alacarte-solutions.com or call 844.925.2227.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

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Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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139th Canton Fair Phase 3 Advances Toward a Better Life with New and Strengthened Product Zones

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GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has rolled out nine newly established product zones. Phase 3 features an expanded and upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone and the inaugural presentation of a Functional & Technical Fabrics zone.

The upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone brings together 50 companies presenting a full spectrum of intelligent medical solutions, spanning AI-powered diagnostics, surgical robotics, and next‑generation eldercare technologies. Exhibits highlight how medical devices are becoming smaller, more precise, and increasingly non‑invasive. Capsule endoscopy systems demonstrate how gastrointestinal screening can be completed without discomfort, while AI‑enabled traditional Chinese medicine analyzers compress the inspection and inquiry process into minutes. Wearable glucose monitors make chronic disease management easier and more convenient.

Robotic technologies play a prominent role as well. Endoscopic and orthopedic surgical robots showcase enhanced precision through integrated human‑machine coordination, while bionic prosthetic hands use non‑invasive myoelectric sensing to independently control each finger. Intelligent rehabilitation systems, including lower‑limb exoskeletons and hand‑training devices, provide consistent support for patients recovering mobility. Companion‑style eldercare robots, equipped with monitoring and telemedicine functions, signal the rise of integrated home‑based health services.

The debuting Functional & Technical Fabrics zone highlights how the traditional textile industry is moving toward higher-end and smarter products. Exhibitors present materials that combine multi‑layered performance with intelligent responsiveness. Textiles featuring temperature‑regulating fibers, phase‑change materials, and light‑ or heat‑sensitive color‑shifting effects illustrate how fabrics are evolving into adaptive platforms capable of responding to environmental conditions.

Sustainability emerges as a defining theme. Bio‑based fibers, degradable films, recycled polyester, and organic cotton reflect a shift from isolated eco‑products toward full‑chain green manufacturing. High‑performance outdoor and protective applications further shape the narrative. Materials engineered for waterproof breathability, UV resistance, flame retardancy, and long‑term durability address rising demand across sportswear, professional protection, and medical environments. Smart textiles with embedded health‑monitoring modules demonstrate how apparel is beginning to function as a continuous wellness interface.

Both technology‑driven healthcare and advanced textiles are converging around a shared pursuit of a better life. As these advancements continue to evolve, they reflect a manufacturing landscape increasingly shaped by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to improving everyday living.

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CupidFeel Insights Show How Shared Interests Affect Initial Connection Outcomes

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New behavioral insights from CupidFeel offer a carefully considered look at how shared interests influence whether an initial connection on a dating platform is sustained or abandoned in those first critical exchanges.

GIBRALTAR, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The findings by CupidFeel are not dramatic, but they are telling. People who referenced a shared interest — whether a genre of music, a type of cuisine, a sport, a creative practice, or even a shared discomfort with small talk — within the first few exchanges of a new conversation were found to be measurably more likely to continue that conversation beyond the initial contact window. The effect was not uniform across all interest categories; certain types of shared interest appeared to carry more relational weight than others.

It was also observed by CupidFeel that the timing of when shared interests entered a conversation mattered. Connections where common ground was discovered organically — through the natural flow of exchange rather than prompted by a profile field or a direct question — showed stronger indicators of sustained interest. The discovery, in other words, carried more meaning when it felt like something found rather than something declared.

Among the most quietly striking findings in the CupidFeel data was the role of specificity. Broad shared categories — “we both like travel,” “we both enjoy cooking” — were associated with polite, often brief exchanges that rarely extended past pleasantries. But when specificity entered the picture — when one person mentioned a particular documentary that had stayed with them, or a city they had visited and could not stop thinking about — the conversational energy shifted. Something opened up.

In a CupidFeel review of trends in profile engagements, those whose profiles reflected specific, idiosyncratic interests — rather than broadly appealing ones — also showed higher rates of receiving first messages, a finding that runs gently counter to the instinct many people have to present themselves in the most universally appealing terms possible.

What seemed to matter most was not the quantity of overlap but whether the overlap that existed was felt — whether it produced a sense of being seen in some particular, non-generic way. A CupidFeel review of early conversation patterns suggests that a single deeply resonant shared interest may be more generative for early connection than a long list of surface-level commonalities that, taken together, feel more like a demographic profile than a person.

About CupidFeel

CupidFeel is an online dating platform built around the belief that meaningful connections begin with emotional honesty and the willingness to let a conversation go somewhere real. It came into being for people who are less interested in the mechanics of dating and more drawn to the possibility of something that feels grounded — exchanges that move at their own pace, guided by genuine curiosity rather than performance.

A CupidFeel review of its own design principles returns consistently to the same question: what does it take for a first message to feel like it might be worth the journey? The platform makes room for the kind of interaction that doesn’t always have a clear destination but feels, from the first exchange, like something real. CupidFeel is a place where the unexpected is not something to be managed, but something to be welcomed.

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Timothy Albers, CupidFeel, 1 14845691657, smm@cupidfeel.com, https://cupidfeel.com/

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