Articles - Business & Economics en-us http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive N/A http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive webmaster@tri-statedefender.com 20 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7217/1/Move-over-Willy-Wonka-Chocistry-has-arrived/Page1.html  As Valentine’s Day approaches, here’s an On Our Way To Wealthy column crafted to serve as a reminder of the big day and to keep the forgetful ones out of the dog house. wealthy@tri-statedefender.com (Carlee McCullough) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7216/1/I-do-should-embrace-partnership-on-finances/Page1.html Relationships and money are both complex subjects in their own right and mixing the two can sometimes lead to disaster. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7210/1/For-better-for-worse-communicating-about-retirement/Page1.html A recent survey suggests that many couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Charles Sims Jr.) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7195/1/All-is-not-lost-to-overseas-manufacturing-facilities/Page1.html From Brother Industries to Buckman Laboratories, manufacturing is alive in Memphis, and the recent additions of Electrolux and Mitsubishi speak to the possibility of growth. wealthy@tri-statedefender.com (Carlee McCullough) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7185/1/Retirement-challenges-facing-business-owners-and-professionals/Page1.html How can I convert my business into planned retirement income? editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Charles Sims Jr.) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7179/1/Will-Memphis-show-up-New-York--LA-At-stake-a-healthy-soul-food-restaurant/Page1.html Ruby Johnson, owner of Ruby’s Sizzling Skillet, is a foot soldier in the war against obesity, even though she owns and operates a soul food restaurant in Orange Mound. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Linda S. Wallace) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7177/1/African-American-woman-takes-over-as-Sams-Club-CEO/Page1.html Walmart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, has named Rosalind Brewer as president and CEO of Sam’s Club. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7161/1/Avoid-Ghetto-App-draws-controversy-for-Microsoft/Page1.html Over a week ago, Microsoft was awarded a patent for a new feature to appear on new Windows phones with GPS devices that would take into account the weather and crime statistics of neighborhoods when giving directions. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7159/1/In-Government-contracting-hard--fast-rules-govern-on-federal-level/Page1.html The grand daddy of opportunities – the Federal Government – is the focus as we conclude our discussion on government contracting with Alan Rousseau of R and P Executive Services. wealthy@tri-statedefender.com (Carlee McCullough) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/7152/1/Top-financial-challenges-facing-business-owners-and-professionals/Page1.html As many business owners painfully discover, successfully building their enterprise does not always directly translate into successfully building their personal wealth. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Charles Sims Jr.) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600