Smart Thinking

*Smart Thinking*Cathy Atkins unlocks the mysteries of hiring salespeople.

People you should know: Mike Grellner

*Person You Should Know*Mike Grellner of Plaza Real Estate’s Commercial Division.

From the Roundtable: April election could be bleak day for local officials

With several bond and tax proposals on the local election ballot, and the potential for…

Customer Service

Make events special with thoughtful planning One day your boss walks into your office to…

State Farm planning prime land sale

State Farm has notified its employees that the company may sell the 100 acres of…

New exhibit features diverse media, common messages

  It’s easy to get lost in the new 2008 Winter Exhibit at the Perlow-Stephens…

Smart Thinking: The mysteries of hiring salespeople unlocked: Part I

You were the top salesperson for years. Then one day you accepted management’s offer to…

Venture capitalists predict growth in ‘green,’ media, biotech industries

The National Venture Capital Association has released its 2008 predictions for the industry. The findings…

Building a relationship you can bank on

Mark Twain once wrote: “A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when…

Guest Editorial: Coordinated development in East Columbia lacking

It is obvious in the selection of East Columbia EIS (Environmental Impact Study) of major…

Guest Editorial: Business doesn’t stop because it’s an election year

Where would sick people go if Missouri hospitals shut down for four months? What would…

From the Roundtable: Consider creative sentencing for youth causing crime increase

What marvelous timing! After a few weeks of work came this bulletin: The Columbia-area crime…