Category Archives: Business Articles

2-14-2012 Federal Trade Commission News

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Maynard

From FTC.gov Debt Buyer Pays Up One of the nation’s largest consumer debt buyers has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle FTC charges that it broke the law trying to collect old debts. Asset Acceptance, LLC, buys unpaid debts … Continue reading →

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Great Restaurant Location in Wichita Falls

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Maynard

There’s a been-vacant-for-a-long-time lot at the southwest corner of Loop 11 and U.S. 287 (Northwest Freeway). This would be a great spot for a small group of locally-owned restaurants to set up operation. The cost of the property could be … Continue reading →

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A Fundraising Idea for Texas Volunteer Fire Departments

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Maynard

I just (1-9-2012) read an article in the local newspaper about how funding cuts have affected Texas volunteer fire departments, who comprise 77% of the state’s firefighting force. When I think of Volunteer Fire Department fundraising I think of BBQ … Continue reading →

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Has the Internet Put a Dent in the Service Industry?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Maynard

Clothes dryer won’t dry? Furnace won’t heat? There was a time when most people had to call a service technician to repair these, and other household appliances and problems. Now, on the Internet, you can find most of the parts … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Want My Positive Feedback!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Maynard

One of my e-mail accounts is a free account hosted by Hotmail. Of course, free means that the account is advertising-supported. Fair enough. Some of the ads I see are interesting. Some are silly. Some are just plain obnoxious. Lately … Continue reading →

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Blogging is Better Than Facebook in Wichita Falls

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Maynard

Have you ever seen an article on Facebook? I haven’t. At least I don’t remember seeing one. I’m not saying they don’t exist, though. Facebook invites short announcements and updates for family and friends. Many, many more people will see … Continue reading →

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Allred Unit “Child Care” Income Opportunity

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Maynard

The Allred Unit (our local prison in Wichita Falls, Texas) employs about 950 people. This is a population larger than some small Texas towns. There are two needs among this group that come to mind. Childcare and food. This short … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls – Home of the World’s Biggest Food Court

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Maynard

The old Sears building in downtown Wichita Falls still sits vacant after many years. It’s unique in that the building covers an entire city block and it has rooftop parking. The possibilities for uses for this building are endless and … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls – A City in Chains?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Maynard

In Wichita Falls, we mainly go about our daily lives without much official interaction with the world, the country, or even the rest of the state of Texas, for that matter. We go to work, school, and church. We shop … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls – Starbucks Coffee – Not For Me!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Maynard

First, I’m biased in that I can’t understand why someone would stand in line, or sit in a drive-thru, for a cup of coffee – and I’m a coffee drinker. So, when I read about the new Starbucks Card Mobile … Continue reading →

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