Macon Telegraph: Business http://www.macon.com/102/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Business 60 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:30:53 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com Monroe hospital hopes clinic frees up emergency room, lowers costs http://www.macon.com/102/story/908628.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/908628.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:30 EST FORSTYH — Panel to consider permit for car wash in Bibb http://www.macon.com/102/story/908820.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/908820.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05 EST An express car wash with 15 vacuum stations may be headed to north Bibb County. New shopping center serves growing part of Houston County http://www.macon.com/102/story/907762.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907762.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:58 EST WARNER ROBINS — Growth and demographics are key factors given among business owners to open up at The Shoppes at Houston Lake at the intersection of South Houston Lake Road and Ga. 96. Recession, budget cuts keep state agency busy http://www.macon.com/102/story/907734.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907734.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40 EST The recession and state budget cuts certainly have not made the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s job of helping create new jobs any easier. United Way will hold car raffle today http://www.macon.com/102/story/907754.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907754.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40 EST Anyone interested in spending $25 for a chance on a new car only has a few hours left. Macon lands 2011 recreation convention http://www.macon.com/102/story/907746.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907746.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:31 EST Macon won its bid to host the 2011 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association annual conference, which is expected to bring in 1,150 hotel room bookings and more than $212,000 over the course of a week, the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Friday. Hancock County bank closed by state agency http://www.macon.com/102/story/907763.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907763.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33 EST United Security Bank in Sparta — including the Bank of Woodstock branch — was closed Friday by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was named receiver, according to a news release. UGA offering start-up business class being offered in Macon http://www.macon.com/102/story/907781.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907781.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:34 EST The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is offering a class called “Starting a Business,” 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 17, according to a news release. Walmart gives new $85,000 refrigerated truck to local food bank http://www.macon.com/102/story/906453.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906453.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:31 EST The 24-foot refrigerated truck rolled into the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank on Thursday afternoon, still, as one food bank board member put it, with “that new car smell.” First-time homebuyers class to be held Saturday http://www.macon.com/102/story/906454.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906454.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:33 EST First-time homebuyers may sign up for class in Macon to learn the ins and outs of homeownership. Cumulus Media reports net loss of $144 million http://www.macon.com/102/story/906495.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906495.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34 EST Atlanta-based Cumulus Media Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. The company owns eight radio stations in Macon. Let the Christmas shopping begin http://www.macon.com/102/story/906455.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906455.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32 EST It’s that time of year. New Orleans-inspired restaurant opens in Warner Robins http://www.macon.com/102/story/904964.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/904964.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:53 EST Wow, another restaurant lands in Warner Robins. AT&T announced availability of its 3G mobile broadband in midstate http://www.macon.com/102/story/904965.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/904965.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:14 EST AT&T announced the availability of its 3G mobile broadband network to cover more than 750 square miles across Middle Georgia. Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce to host flu prevention seminar http://www.macon.com/102/story/904992.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/904992.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:55 EST The Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a flu prevention seminar at noon Nov. 14 at the chamber office, 1228 Watson Blvd. Dept. of Labor job fairs set in Ga. through Nov. http://www.macon.com/102/story/903857.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/903857.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:08 EST State labor officials will host job fairs this month connecting veterans and other job seekers with more than 90 employers. Sometimes it’s vital to drop customers http://www.macon.com/102/story/903528.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/903528.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:53 EST Make the customer happy. The customer is always right. These are sayings I’ve heard for most of my business career. They make for great corporate mottos but they should not be the primary focus of your business. Operating with excellence is much more important than always making the customer happy. There are some customers you just can’t make happy! Trying to do so will prevent your business from operating with excellence. Potential Bibb County project may be dead http://www.macon.com/102/story/902307.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/902307.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:38 EST The flailing economy is taking a toll on a company that would bring about 70 jobs and an investment of about $20 million to Bibb County. Macon event provides networking opportunity with foreign dignitaries http://www.macon.com/102/story/902308.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/902308.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:38 EST The 9th annual Georgia European Union Summit on Thursday will feature a leader from the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C. Questions to help determine if direct selling is for you http://www.macon.com/102/story/902306.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/902306.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:38 EST Millions of people have found a way to be their own bosses and make money on flexible schedules through direct selling. Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. The Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.