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Focus on What You Want

One thing that’s become even more clear to me over the past several months is that the businesses that are succeeding through these tough times are the ones that are focusing on increasing revenue and sales and on getting and keeping customers—much more t

Take Advantage of the Trusted Choice® State Grant Program

There are some exciting changes to the Trusted Choice® state grant program for 2013, which were recently announced by the Trusted Choice board of directors, chaired by past Big “I” chairman, David Daniel. David and the board feel these changes will presen

The Case of the Cursed Curfew

Can a 24-hour diner reclaim loss of business income when authorities impose a curfew, allowing the business to only be open for half of its regular business hours?

Avoid Buying a Lemon

Most fans of the 1960’s top-rated television series “The Andy Griffith Show” recall the episode when Barney Fife purchased his first car. Against the advice of the discerning Sheriff Taylor, the deputy is duped into buying what is presented as a perfect,

The Case of the Befuddled BYOB

Ace brings his own bottle of wine to an Irish restaurant that’s BYOB. When he learns the restaurant keeps his alcohol behind the counter and serves it to him–without a liquor license–he warns the waitress that it may have some liability risks at hand.

Using Trusted Choice® and CAP to Get Ahead

As I write my fourth Chairman’s Voice column, it is turning much cooler in Oklahoma and the leaves are really falling. Nanette and I recently made visits to the Kentucky and Indiana conventions; both were very well attended with lots of activities, contin

Big ‘I’ Capitol Hill Team Starts 2013 with a Full Plate

The Big “I” celebrated several victories and made progress on many important issues during the 112th Congress, and 2013 also promises to be a busy year for the association. Among the many accomplishments of 2012 were a five-year extension of the National

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