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About Econosystems

Anne Ramstetter Wenzel - Principal of Econosystems

Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, owner of Econosystems, is an economist, market research consultant and established business writer who makes business planning easy for her clients. Ms. Wenzel helps her clients identify who is most likely to buy their products or services, then creates business planning documents that give focus and direction to their businesses. Econosystems' clients gain peace of mind knowing that their business markets and strategies have been well researched and documented, allowing them to focus their creative energy on maintaining their competitive advantage and meeting the day to day needs of their customers.

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Prior to founding Econosystems in April 1999, Ms. Wenzel worked for 14 years as economist for the Chemical Economics Handbook Program at SRI Consulting (Menlo Park, Calif.). She has a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from San Francisco State University, with an emphasis in Environmental Economics. Ms. Wenzel was recently honored for her achievement in 2002 forecasting accuracy by the Bank One Economic Outlook Center at Arizona State University.

Ms. Wenzel has authored a variety of reports such as, The Economic Environment of the Chemical Industry, "The Paper and Allied Products Industry," "S02 Emissions Trading: An Incentives Based Environmental Policy," "Market Research for the Skeptical Home Business Owner," "E-Commerce Order Fulfillment: From Cyberspace to Your Front Door," "International Labor Cost Comparisons" and "The Global Internet Market." She is also the editor of Small and Home Business Market Monthly, an e-zine that reports on economic developments that will impact small businesses, hot or rapidly growing markets, and marketing techniques used successfully by small business owners.

Ms. Wenzel lives in Menlo Park, CA, with her husband, son and dog Marcella. She also enjoys visits from her stepsons and college-aged daughter. "My daughter is quite proud of the fact that I'm running my own business. My goal is to continue to be a good role model for her, and I never discourage her from pursuing her own dreams."

Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, owner of Econosystems, has been quoted or profiled in the following media sources:

"THE CHRONICLE 200: 3 growth years for Bay Area's largest firms," Carolyn Said, The San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, April 2, 2006.

"Bay Area nears 200,000 small businesses: Economy's slow but steady growth raises spirits, makes hiring a bit easier," by Tom Abate, The San Francisco Chronicle, November 29, 2005.

“Online Sales Soar,” Information Week, by Eric Chabrow, May 23, 2005.

"The 2005 Chronicle 200: Jobs" by Todd Wallack and Tom Abate, The San Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 2005.

"The 2005 Chronicle 200: The Economy" by Tom Abate, The San Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 2005.

The San Francisco Chronicle, "Bay Area's economy bruised but still strong," by Kathleen Pender, March 13, 2005.

The San Francisco Chronicle, "2005 STORIES TO WATCH: Slow but steady
Job outlook in Bay Area expected to brighten gradually", by Pia Sarkar, December 30, 2004.

The San Francisco Chronicle, "State looking more golden: Recovery rate is slow, report says, but will speed up," by Sam Zuckerman, March 25, 2004

"Bank One Economic Outlook Center at ASU: Most Accurate Employment Forecasters Honored", July 9, 2003.

"Corruption: A study of Swedish companies and their corruption prevention policies," by Anna Göransdotter Nilsson and Eva Parry, International Business Academy, School of Business, Stockholm University, Spring 2002

The Entrepreneurial Parent, by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards and Lisa Roberts, J.P. Tarcher, June 2002.

Mompreneurs Online, by Patricia Cobe and Ellen Parlapiano, Perigee, September 2001.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune:
"Post-Sept. 11 economy still scarred, jittery," by Mike Meyers, August 31, 2002.

News Hour with Jim Lehr:
“End of the Recession?” with Ray Suarez, April 26, 2002.

Computer World:
“What’s the IT Replacement Cycle?” by Mitch Betts, March 18, 2002

TimesNet Asia:
“Vietnam's mix of capitalism and red tape makes progress difficult,” by George W Russell, November 2001

The MicroEnterprise Journal:
“Women Shoppers Online: Willing But Picky,” by Dawn Rivers Baker, July 8, 2002.

“Consumer Worries Are Slowing Spending,” by Dawn Rivers Baker, July 1, 2002

CBS MarketWatch:
“Keeping to themselves: Private equity investors withdraw to their shells,” by Thomas Kostigen, September 11, 2001.

San Jose Mercury News
“For better or worse, time for stimulus may be past,” by Jim Puzzanghera, December 16, 2001.

Business Owner’s Idea Cafe:
“The Better-Late-Than-Never Stimulus Package,” by Dawn Rivers Baker, March 18, 2002

“SOHO Economic Forecast For 2002,” by Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, January 7, 2002

Contact Anne Ramstetter Wenzel

The following is a partial listing of some of our clients:

Amped Sports, Inc., San Jose, CA
ART21 , Palo Alto, CA
Artistic Adventures, Menlo Park, CA
(now Art 21, Palo Alto, CA)
E-Scent-ials.com, Des Plaines, IL
ProASP, Los Altos, CA
SRI Consulting, Menlo Park, CA
Heartful Art, San Rafael, CA
TeaStation, Novato, CA
Wahmpreneur Publishing, Inc., Sydney, NY

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About
Ms. Wenzel:

"You have done a very good job on every project I have given you. You are easy to work with and I really appreciate your quick turn-around time."

Joanna Moss,Ph.D.
Berkeley, CA.