October 1, 2006 RSS feed / Business

A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

'I ... pay my taxes and ... God takes care of me

After the carnival rides disappear in a blur and all the smoked turkey legs have been gobbled up there is not much left to do at the Longview Fair Grounds and Expo Center, right? More...

WHAT TYPE OF BUSINESS SHOULD YOU START?

So, you think you want to start your own company? Good for you! What is your motivation? Personal freedom, greater chance of success, more money or burning desire to fill a need for a product or service? More...

A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

Angel Care Home Health: In it for the seniors

Working at East Texas Medical Center as a respiratory therapist brought Cathy Hart to understand what she sought in a career and prompted her to seek employment in a field where she could interact with patients and help them in more than one way. More...

HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY WANT IT?

You have a great idea and are anxious to get your new business underway. Make sure you take the time to find out if your "idea" is appealing to others and if it can stand on its own two feet. More...

ABOUT THIS SECTION

The cover illustration by Kilgore News Herald staff photographer LESTER MURRAY features Judy Carpenter, pharmacist at Brookshire's; Sherron Hill, co-owner of Kilgore Carpet; Tammy Gibson, owner of Benchmark Event and Promotions and Cindy Holland, own More...

OIL & GAS

EAST TEXAS DRILLING REPORT

DEVELOPMENTAL Gregg County Anadarko E&P Company LP will prepare the Alford Jones Gas Unit Well No.13 for drilling to a depth of 11,200- feet. The well will be located 9.9 miles southeast from Longview in the Lee, I Survey, A-237. More...

So, you want to run your own business

First, take this start-up quiz

Take this Quiz before you start your business and save yourself a lot of grief. You can print it out and write down your answers, or simply come up with your answer and click on our "More to Think About" button to learn more. More...

KEY FACTS ABOUT WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Women are becoming more active in the equity capital markets, but in a survey conducted in late 1999, just 9% of the institutional investment deals and 2.3% of the dollars among the investors interviewed went to women-owned firms. More...

A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

As an estate liquidator Newburn sees her business as a service

Light house-cleaning, organization and redecorating sounds like nothing more than a glimpse into the life of a modern homemaker. More...

A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

Cindy started out baking for friends and family

Jonathan Schattke once said "Necessity is the mother of invention..." More...

Six ways to balance work and family life

You will have a company to run, children to raise, a home to keep together, and a host of other commitments to husband, extended family and community organizations. More...