2010 Style Guide Teaser

I thought this week I would post a little teaser of the style guide I’m writing for our December issue. Since I have a little more time than usual to work on my stories, I ended up collecting a bit more material in my interviews than what’s likely going to see print. I hate wasting good information, so I’ve picked one interview, of the many I really liked, which might not get the attention it deserves in the print version of the story, and presented it below in a Q and A format. Enjoy, and look for the full story this December!

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Five Owners Join AIA Network in September

Neenah, Wisconsin-based Adventures in Advertising (AIA) announced after its record-breaking summer with 11 new owners joining the company from June to August, the company continues the trend by adding five new owners to its network in September.

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Postmaster General Announces Freeze in Rates

Though the economy is starting to show signs of turning around, many small business owners and employees will find added relief in a letter sent by United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General and CEO John E. Potter.

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R.S. Owens & Co. Announces Strategic Alliance with Aetzkunst Trophies Germany

Chicago-based award supplier R.S. Owens & Co. announced a strategic alliance with Aetzkunst Trophies Germany, based in Zimmern, Germany, to be the exclusive distributor of R.S. Owens & Co. awards in the German market. Aetzkunst is one of Europe’s leading producers of awards, gifts and trophies, specializing in awards and recognition products for corporations and the sports market.

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Retirement Plan Options for Business Owners (Business Week)

As a small business owner, you assume all of the risk for your retirement. Yet you may be so focused on the day-to-day operations of your business that you have not taken the time even to consider your options. However, with proper planning you can turn this challenge into an opportunity.

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