EDC in the Media
Major news outlets put Essential Data Corporation on the map,
highlighting our leadership in the technical writing field.
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Women thrive on creative edge
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Published: April 28, 1999Ft Myers Press NEW YORK – To get ahead in the fuel procurement market, entrepreneur Kristen Schaffner-Irvin computerized her clients’ tanks so she could check inventory from her laptop. Her rivals were still...
Leading the Pack of Women-Owned Firms
Stamford Woman Writing Her Own Success Story Sometimes it helps to be a psychologist, accountant, negotiator, philosopher, sales-person, and mind reader all rolled into one when you’re running a company. Business entrepreneur Antoinette Allocca (President of Essential...
Use a Recession to Retool Your Business
Published: October 2004 Colleen Hennessey | Connecticut Woman If bigger is better, then 2004 is shaping up to be a stellar growth year for Antoinette Allocca’s company, Essential Data Corporation (EDC), a technical writing, documentation, and training services...
Technical Writer Jobs: U.S. News & World Report – Best Careers 2011
September 6, 2011 Since technical writing is one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011, it should have strong growth over the next decade The rundown: A DVR operating instruction manual. An assembly manual for a coffee table. A how-to guide for using the latest smartphone....
Resident Finds Success with ‘Untapped’ Labor Force
Published: April 20, 2006 Larissa Lytwyn | Easton Courier Despite investing years of hard work into her dreams, Antoinette Allocca almost lost it all in 2002. On the contrary, she was overwhelmed by a double whammy–the economic ramifications of Sept. 11, 2001, and a...
Recession Retool
Published: November 2004 Colleen Hennessey | CT Business Journal Executive managers know about and expect business cycles, “the good times” and “the bad times.” When a recession comes along, most companies are unprepared and may be vulnerable. However, once weak...
Essential Data President writes her own ticket
Published: November 2000 Harold Davis | Stamford Advocate The History of Essential Data If you had asked Antoinette Allocca (president of Essential Data) 18 years ago if her business would take off, she might have expressed some doubt. But Allocca, not one to give up...
Female Biz Owners Turn Less to Banks
Published: February 2001 Dana Ambrosini | The Connecticut Post If you think your budget is hand-to-mouth, take a gander at Stamford business owner Antoinette Allocca. Allocca, founder of Essential Data Corp., said her now multi-million dollar business lived off of...
EDC Honored by INC 500
Published: 9/1/11 INC Magazin FAIRFIELD – The job market and the overall economy continue to stagnate, but while some companies falter and others fail one Connecticut-based consulting firm has found opportunity in the economic crisis. The award-winning Essential Data...
Company Changes Fortunes by Turning to Public Sector
November 22, 2010 It was a big risk, but one that Antoinette Allocca had to take. Following the old adage “follow the money,” Allocca shifted her company’s primary focus from the private sector to the public sector. The federal stimulus money being poured into the...
‘Write Stuff’ for Tech Economy
Essential Data Defies the Odds Continuing to Hire and Thrive in Sluggish Economy The job market and the overall economy continue to stagnate, but while some companies falter and others fail one Connecticut-based consulting firm has found opportunity in the economic...
Essential Data Corporation has Rebranded!
We at Essential Data know that to stay essential, we must remain relevant. That’s why we rolled out our new website and brand. In addition, we now employ a diverse SEO and web development team to reach new markets and clients. Learn why Essential Data...
Why Communication is Important
What Is Communication? Communication is a skill that involves exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings between individuals or groups. It involves the transmission and reception of messages through various channels, such as verbal or nonverbal cues, written...
How EDC is Growing to Meet Demand in the Pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are furloughing employees, cutting hours, scaling back, and even closing their doors for good. Essential Data Corporation, however, is growing to meet increasing demand for its services. With many companies going virtual,...
Constant Change Brings Shelton Company National Prominence
Published: Nov 27th, 2015 Hugh Bailey | Connecticut Post Hardly anyone answers cold calls. Unsolicited emails are nearly always deleted. No one has time for lunch meetings. Understanding these new realities, along with a nationwide approach focusing on Internet...
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