Archive for July, 2009
Boone County officials urged a veto of public defender bill
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 Categories:
I wrote an article for the CBT earlier this year detailing state legislation pertinent to the legal community. While many bills fell by the wayside, one that made it through the process legislation allowing the Public Defender Commission to formulate a cap on public defenders’ caseloads. The bill’s sponsor – Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mt. Vernon [Click Here]
Koster accuses Audrain County resident of Ponzi scheme
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, July 20th, 2009 Categories:
Attorney General Chris Koster filed charges against an Audrain County grain dealer today for operating what he said was essentially a massive Ponzi scheme. Koster filed 12 felony charges against Cathy Gieseker of Martinsburg, arguing that she bilked 180 farmers out of nearly $27 million. Koster said Gieseker sold grain for farmers through two companies, [Click Here]
Are You Up To The Challenge?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, July 20th, 2009 Categories:
In my neverending quest to find effective techiques that will aid me in creating the best possible ads for my clients, I came across this gem in the Daily Sense blog. If you click on the ad, it will take you the original post where you will find an entertaining challenge that is bound to be beneficial to your business. [Click Here]
Webber lauds Nixon’s Iraq visit
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, July 20th, 2009 Categories:
Gov. Jay Nixon told various media outlets yesterday that he was far, far away from the Show Me State. The first-term chief executive took part in a Department of Defense-sponsored trip to the Middle East. The trip was meant to show governors how National Guard troops were interacting with other elements of the military. Nixon [Click Here]
He who can sell…wins.
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Categories:
It happened again. Yet another conversation with a frustrated business owner lamenting a dramatic loss of sales to an outside competitor. By “outside,” I mean “out of state.” Someone who wasn’t even on the radar a year ago is now eating their lunch. In each instance, the theme is the same. These competitors are aggressively [Click Here]
Does Your Marketing Measure Up?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Categories:
“Vodka margarita exfoliates and cleanses tired skin Generous portions of fine and coarse sea salt line the rim of an enriching facial scrub to wash away everyday grime. Ocean Salt refreshes, nourishes, and tones, all while smelling deliciously of violet and lime. Butters of the avocado and coconut variety take the edge off, moisturizing and [Click Here]
Snap Shot of Entrepreneurship
Posted by Brent Beshore on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 Categories:
I have to confess, I’m obsessed with entrepreneurship. Not just the start-up of new companies, but the core competency of invention. Seeing what other don’t, creating what others can’t, and having the faith in yourself and your idea to see it through. We’re so blessed to be in a town with entrepreneurship as a vital [Click Here]
Wait…What Were We Talking About?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 Categories:
Mnemonic devices, not to be confused with pneumonic devices, are effective tools for remembering important information, such as client names or faces. Some common forms include: Acronyms — Creating a word out of the first letter of each point of information, i.e. T.E.A.M. – (Together Everyone Achieves More) Association (Bill Evans has bushy eyebrows) The [Click Here]
Koster testifies in D.C. over credit fraud
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Categories:
Attorney General Chris Koster was in Washington, D.C. today testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee. The first-term Democratic official was talking about the explosion of “companies and individuals who specialize in servicing, or preying upon, consumers who have significant credit card debt or unsustainable mortgage debt.” In prepared remarks, Koster said that these aforementioned companies [Click Here]
Nixon calls private jails “horrifc public policy”
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Categories:
Missourians have certainly created a number of unusual businesses throughout the years. After all, how else can anybody explain the Elvis is Alive Museum in Wright City? But while that aforementioned business eventually folded due to lack of sales, Gov. Jay Nixon says another venture should be dismantled due to questionable legal and ethical issues. [Click Here]
Micro-Lending: An alternative option
Posted by Scott Wendling on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Categories:
Right now one of the toughest things to do is borrow money. It doesn’t matter what you need the money for it seems the banks aren’t interested in lending to anyone. So what sort of options do you as a consumer have when the banks refuse to play ball? I offer up one suggestion on [Click Here]
In the Eye of the Beholder
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, July 13th, 2009 Categories:
As some of you know, I was the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Mid-Missouri Mavericks minor league baseball team during the first two seasons. It was during this time that I discovered a talent and passion for creating unique sponsorship opportunities. While the Mavericks might not have been successful on the field, and [Click Here]
Is Twitter Actually Worthwhile?
Posted by Brent Beshore on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 Categories:
This question has actually been plaguing me for about three months now. Here’s how it started… One day an issue was raised by one of our very astute video producers: “I have no idea what everyone in the company actually does on a day-to-day basis. But, I’d like to.” He recommended that we implement a [Click Here]
Advertising vs. Marketing (Part 1)
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Friday, July 10th, 2009 Categories:
I recently read a blog post by Anna Lawrence of Word Marketing entitled “The Experience” that really resonated with my beliefs. (Full disclosure: Anna is a personal friend. Word Marketing has been a client, and represents a mutual client who advertises in the CBT.) It provides a powerful reminder of the impact all your actions [Click Here]
Marketing, Film, Research…What?
Posted by Brent Beshore on Friday, July 10th, 2009 Categories:
From the looks of my description, I’d wonder “What’s this guy about?” I’d also think “How is this guy an expert in all those fields?” To clear the last question up—In short, I’m not. Do I know more about my industries than the average person? I think so, purely through osmosis. But, in my companies, [Click Here]
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