Corker: Government Could Learn from Realtors

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker learned early on in his construction business that as long as you’re chasing a profit, you can’t go broke.

Bradley Joins Food Bank As VP of Programs

Tonya M. Bradley has joined the Mid-South Food Bank as vice president of programs.

Understand Prospects’ Personalities

Strong salespeople read their prospects quickly and adapt their style accordingly. Prospects can generally be categorized as having one of four personality types: analytical, driver, amiable and expressive. Once you’ve determined their personality type, you can adapt your approach to ensure you build a solid relationship. After all, people relate most easily to those like them.

A Good Measure

Concord Hospitality is a company in North Carolina that owns 83 hotels that fly a variety of brand flags. Company founder Mark Laport’s goal is to be the employer of choice wherever his company operates. To do that, he focuses on four pillars: delivering quality, living integrity, supporting community and growing profitability.

Transfers From Tenn. 2-Year Schools Getting Easier

NASHVILLE (AP) – Students will be able to more easily transfer their credits from two-year to four-year schools under a plan announced on Monday.

O'Charley's Says Unit President Leaves

NASHVILLE (AP) – Restaurant operator O'Charley's Inc. said Monday the president of its O'Charley's chain has left the company.

Big Banks Offer Payday Loans by Another Name

NEW YORK (AP) – Payday loans may be coming to a bank near you.

AP Survey: No Recession but Weakness Will Endure

WASHINGTON (AP) – Another U.S. recession is not likely over the next 12 months. Neither is any meaningful improvement in the economy.

S&P Chief Resigns; Hedge Fund Seeks Parent Split

NEW YORK (AP) – Standard & Poor's wild month continues.

FDIC: Number of Problem Banks Fell to 865 in Q2

WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of troubled banks tracked by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. fell in the April-June quarter, the first quarterly drop in five years. But growth in bank earnings slowed, a sign that the financial industry is feeling the effects of a weak economy.

H&R Block to Sell McGladrey Unit for $610M

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – H&R Block Inc. plans to sell its business consulting unit, RSM McGladrey, to accounting firm McGladrey & Pullen LLP for about $610 million, the tax preparer said Tuesday.

Administration Moves Plan to Ax Hundreds of Rules

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration disclosed plans Tuesday to cut or roll back hundreds of federal regulations, including some that will streamline tax forms at the Internal Revenue Service, let railroad companies pass on installing expensive new technology, and speed up the visa process for low-risk visitors to the U.S.

U.S. New-Home Sales Fall, 2011 Could be Worst Year Yet

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales of new homes fell for the third straight month in July, a sign that housing remains a drag on the economy. If the current pace continues, 2011 would be the worst year for new-home sales in nearly half a century.