Archive for the ‘Business Development’ Category
TDDs get more harsh words from state auditor
Posted by admin on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Categories:
The Missouri State Auditor’s office released its third comprehensive audit of Transportation Development Districts Wednesday. Each audit since the first, conducted in 2006 by then-State Auditor Claire McCaskill, has been critical of the districts. State auditor Susan Montee’s office again raised concerns that professional services (i.e. legal counsel, engineering and bond underwriting) were not competitively [Click Here]
Playing It Straight in a Crooked World
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Categories:
I tend to optimistically believe in the inherent good of every person, but know that unfortunately we live in a crooked world. Greed, power, inexperience, or sometimes just plain carelessness will cause a person to act in unscrupulous ways. Fear can cause normally good people to make character decisions that disappoint. Fear can also flame [Click Here]
How to dive in to Twitter without drowning
Posted by Scott Wendling on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 Categories:
Earlier this week I made a post about Columbia businesses that get Twitter, and those that don’t. I did not anticipate the huge reaction this post would have. As one of the most read blogs from the Columbia Business Times it is apparent there is a huge interest in social media, especially Twitter, in Columbia, MO. Most [Click Here]
Twitter: Columbia businesses that get it and those that don’t
Posted by Scott Wendling on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Categories:
Tweet with me, not at me! Some Columbia businesses understand Twitter and some simply don’t get it. Success on Twitter is not deemed by followers. Large names can amass thousands of followers instantly because of brand recognition, this doesn’t mean it has any effect on marketing. It can actually have a negative effect as followers can begin [Click Here]
Mad as Hell, Not Gonna Take It.
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Categories:
What is it that children have when they’re, say…less than 8 years old…that we as adults could use? Stuff like courage and persistence for starters. My kids know, that no matter how many times they ask me for a cookie before dinner and no matter that I repeatedly say no, there’s always the possibility that [Click Here]
Staying on Track
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Categories:
Keep track of the right things in 2010. Many business struggled because they weren’t monitoring the numbers that make a difference, and didn’t notice the decline until it was too far gone. One that I consider the most important to track is called a T-12 report, or Trailing 12 month report. It gives you a [Click Here]
Dirty Fingernails & Grass Stains
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Categories:
Harvest is my favorite time of year. It’s a chance for all of us to remember and be grateful for the abundance we enjoy. Even when the year has been a challenge, for whatever reason, you can know that you are blessed. Ask any farmer, however, and you’ll know that there is no season of [Click Here]
Verizon and The Droid, Part 1
Posted by admin on Friday, November 6th, 2009 Categories:
Because I took my time with this and have very distance publication dates, my Droid review was scooped by the business dept over at The Columbia Daily Tribune. But last Wednesday I got to sit down with Regional President of Verizon Brendan Fallis and the new Motorola Droid. Last Wednesday I sat down with Fallis [Click Here]
$3 and a Cloud of Dust
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Categories:
I feel like an old grump always complaining about the various acts of lunacy I see committed when it comes to customer service & store policies. At the same time, I want to ensure that you, my faithful readers, don’t make the same mistakes in your business. Please forgive me for yet another negative post, [Click Here]
The Entrepreneur’s Credo
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Categories:
A tribute to the American entrepreneur!
Close your eyes…you will see
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Friday, October 16th, 2009 Categories:
I was made aware of an extraordinary YouTube video from Pantene from Indonesia. You must take 5 minutes out of your busy day and watch it. Definitely not your traditional advertisement! Please let me know what you think. Do you see why your ads that just tell people what they already know about your business don’t [Click Here]
Busting Through Without Hurting Yourself
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Categories:
While researching martial arts, more out of curiosity than anything, I learned an intriguing concept regarding the ability to break boards and bricks with your bare hands. When aiming, don’t aim for the brick. Aim for the space below the brick. Stopping your vision at the brick prevents follow through and invites you to stop [Click Here]
This Advice and a Dime Will Get You a Cup of Coffee
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, October 5th, 2009 Categories:
On my way back to the office after acquiring a new advertiser-client for The Columbia Business Times, my attention was drawn to the sign in the photo at the top of this blog entry. I’m a bit of an advertising and marketing junkie, so my mind tends to process messages differently than the average citizen [Click Here]
Hey, this Social Media Stuff Works!
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Categories:
Once again I was welcomed back to the office by an unexpected surprise via an email message from a local business owner inviting me to an event. This person learned of one of my particular interests through a social media site, and reached out to me. The fantastic thing about it was I was planning [Click Here]
100 Day Finish Strong Challenge – Days 1-5
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, September 28th, 2009 Categories:
As promised, I am attempting to keep myself accountable by sharing my experiences in the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge. Today is Day 5, and today’s challenge is to examine my results during the first 4 days. Honestly, my results are a bit thin to date. I should have suspected that I would need some goals to [Click Here]
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