Local Banks Lending Money
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? If lending is an indicator, then we may be seeing brighter days ahead with banks lending money.
We are all familiar with the recent news stories of the downturn in the American economy, especially the shake up of the US housing market. Home foreclosures have been at record highs, and home values and mortgage rates are at record lows. Everyone has been waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel and it looks like that light may finally be here! There are local banks lending money. (more…)
First Lady Deborah Bryant Takes Steps to Help Cure Breast Cancer
The First Lady Deborah Bryant is directly involved with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® sending a strong and positive message to Mississippi.
A heartfelt source of inspiration for Mississippi’s First Lady comes from personal experiences. Thirty-two years ago Susan Goodman Komen passed away at the young age of 36 from breast cancer. She had been diagnosed only three years prior. Four years later, inspired by a promise to her sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker launched The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation® now officially known as Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, and also referred to simply as Komen. Today, Komen has become the largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists in the nation and has invested nearly two billion dollars in health care services, education, advocacy, and research. (more…)
Georgia Blue Restaurant
New Year, New Focus, New Food for Madison Georgia Blue Restaurant
After becoming known for serving great food in a warm, friendly family environment, Georgia Blue has decided to up the stakes. With a new year and new ideas, the Georgia Blue restaurant in Colony Crossing in Madison is embracing the new while keeping its familiar favorites around. Owner Jason Ishee said the new approach is sure to make existing customers happy, and bring new fans in the door. (more…)
Immunopathology, Patience Care & Focus: Building A Dental Practice The Right Way
Immunopathology: A Specialty That Makes A Difference
In addition to bringing the best in general dentistry to his patients, Dr. Achord also has found a fulfilling calling in immunopathology–the science of immunity and how the immune system reacts to attacks on the body. Specifically, he studies and treats pathologies and abnormalities associated with chemotherapy and related cancer treatments.
“These can include lesions, ulcerations, discomfort and increased dental decay,” Dr. Achord said. “I help the patient manage decay, stay aware of the changing status of teeth and gums, and properly treat infections and lesions. “This is an important calling for me, and I’m proud to help patients through these specialized and challenging issues. It gives an added dimension to the practice of dentistry–one that makes a difference in people’s lives in a very real way.” (more…)
Business Loans to Jump Start the New Year
Business loans are real and available and more businesses are qualified than are aware.
With a slowly recovering economy and skepticism on the part of potential loan recipients, a great many business owners are under the false impression that it is a bad time to take out commercial loans. The truth is completely counter to this widely felt, uninformed opinion. The fact is that there is money ready for business loans. (more…)
A New Kind of Marketing Agency Right Here in Mississippi
When you first walk in thinkWEBSTORE.com, you may wonder, what exactly is this place? Are they an advertising agency? Are they a technology company? A Marketing agency?
The answer is yes, and much more. thinkWEBSTORE.com is a new breed of creative services company. They are known for online work including website design, web development, search engine optimization (SEO), and social media marketing. They also, however, provide a full range of traditional services offered by ad agencies and technology companies to clients of all sizes.
Marketing and Sales: The Secret Power of the Bell Curve
A powerful idea that, when applied, can make your marketing and sales efforts sing.
We all know of the bell curve. Most of us learned about it in the context of school where it is often applied to normalize grades. The bell curve applies in marketing and sales as well.
The Bell Curve of Performance
The idea of the bell curve illustrates the notion that there are a few that always succeed no matter the circumstances and a few that do not succeed no matter the circumstances. In terms of performance, this occurs without adjusting scores. There are always outliers on the over-achiever (over-performance) and the under-achiever (under-performance) sides. The school and classroom may be poorly run, the teacher may not be organized, but over-achieving students, regardless of the situation, will succeed. Likewise, there are those on the other end of the bell curve who, in spite of an excellent educational environment and in spite of having excellent mentoring and teaching, just will not make it. (more…)
Meet Chief Houston
Chief Houston: When it comes to electing a Sheriff, there are key factors to consider – Experience, Qualifications and above all, Leadership.
Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge is stepping down this term and is leaving some big shoes to fill. He has been a celebrated leader, has grown a department and has operated a ten million dollar ($10,000,000) budget. When asked what skills the next Sheriff should possess, Sheriff Trowbridge said simply, “management and experience.”
The race has attracted some fine candidates. However, on these issues, one candidate rises above the rest based on his reputation, his experience and especially his track record for successfully running two police departments with multimillion dollar budgets.
Mississippi born and raised, Jimmy Houston is definitely local. He married his high school sweet heart and has been blessed with three children and six grandchildren, two of which attend Madison schools. (more…)
Diabetes Technology Changing Lives
New diabetes technology now offers people with the disease more ways to manage their glucose levels and prevent associated complications.
Today, there is hope within the roller coaster world of diabetes, thanks to innovative diabetes technology that, when used expertly, can help patients, family members and physicians deal more effectively with the constant ups and downs of blood sugar levels. Managing this disease has been an educated guessing game for most and chronically high glucose levels can cause serious eye, kidney, nerve and heart damage. (more…)
Customer Loyalty begins with Trust.
Consistency is the Key.
Customer Loyalty begins with customers that trust you with their business and become the best customers to work with, because they allow you to do what you do best!
Have you ever wondered how some businesses just seem to have their act together? Have you ever felt confidence in a business more quickly than anticipated? Have you ever felt your confidence and trust in a business fade, perhaps without a coherent reason? The causal function of any of these circumstances can often be explained by consistency which builds customer loyalty. (more…)