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Customs Agents Find Dangerous New Drugs At O'Hare

What federal agents call “a whole new level" of synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine, some with potentially deadly side effects, are being found in packages and letters coming through the international mail facility at O’Hare.

7 questions about holding companies and LLCs

Various factors influence how business owners structure their companies and whether they decide to set up a holding company.

Why Agency Holding Companies Need to Standardize Their Software

Software standardization can unlock profits and improve operational efficiency at agency holding companies. Learn why it's important and how to do it in this new guide.

Editorial: Are we supportive of air service?

No one thought it was going to be easy, and many thought we would fail. But if there is one thing certain, Chico is working hard to get air service back to the north valley area. It was good news t…

Your bank holding company: Hold on or let go?

Ending your BHC can allow you to, among other things, consolidate operations. But keeping it and remaining under federal oversight can provide you with more flexibility than you’d have under the state banking laws you’d otherwise be subject to.

Is Accenture More Conflicted Than Your Average Holding Company?

WPP seems to think so and is opting out of audits and reviews conducted by the consultant.

The case for Holding Companies: immediate and longer-term benefits

Entrepreneurs who are successful in growing a business often pay too much attention to their business plan and too little attention to their business structure. The emphasis on short-term speed and agility in the start-up world means that the longer-term benefits provided by an effective holding structure – protecting intellectual property, streamlining royalties and dividends, […]

Why air service is so crucial for small cities

As airlines cut small-plane services and consolidate bigger cities, some communities are suffering.

How New Technology Aircraft Are Transforming Air Service

The introduction of new technology aircraft marks a change in air service marketing for cities around the globe.

Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC

Is your furnace not heating your air? Unfortunately, the solution is never simple. Because the entire central air system is complicated call an HVAC tech.

When to mail packages so they will arrive in time for the holidays

When do you need to ship your gifts out to make sure they get there for the holidays? The deadline depends on the carrier, and how much you're willing to pay for the service.

How to Recycle Bubble Mailers

Shop for 100% recyclable poly and bubble mailers form PAC Worldwide. Reduce landfill waste and learn more about plastic film recycling & sustainable packaging.

The Benefits of Evolving Direct Mail Into Intelligent Mail

Direct mail will become even more critical with the pending death of the third-party cookie. The key will be implementing intelligent mail.

Snail mail or e-mail? Use both

The truth... lies in the fact that e-mail is still just another medium added to the marketing mix and, for the most part, does not completely replace

Direct Mail: The Ultimate Guide to Using Direct Mail Advertising

The most comprehensive post on direct mail marketing ever written, period. Discover the step by step process for building a lucrative direct mail campaign!

How DIRECT Marketing and Mail Techniques…

I’m not writing about a commodity product, such as shaving cream or a canister of coffee, or a service, such as lawn cutting. Either one can be had in a short walk or a quick phone call<br>I’m writing about business-to-business or B2B companies who have a short or long lead time to make a sale. Either way, it pays you go DIRECTLY to the right people.<br>Setting the stage.<br>Imagine you are selling a specific product to Boeing for a new Air…

How To Mail a Homemade Cake

Let a loved one know you care by sending a homemade cake. Follow these packaging pointers to make sure it arrives safely.

Direct Mail vs. Junk Mail, What's the Difference?

The difference is that direct mail generates a response and junk mail ends up in the trash. Discover how to get your prospects attention.

How to Mail Mosquitoes