Earlier this year, St. Louis Small Business Monthly featured an in-depth article on Kolbeco and the culture we’ve created here. What’s interesting is that when you start talking to people about culture, one of two things come to mind: It’s all about having a bar, dart boards and foosball tables in the office where the…
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By all accounts, the guy had made it. The company he had started from nothing was now raking in millions. His office was lined with awards and grip-and-grin photos. From the obligatory desk pictures, he was outfitted with a beautiful wife and children. I had sat in many offices like it. The assignment was to…
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The flower in the middle of the table seemed to mock my disposition. Around me, the sounds of conviviality and the clinking of wine glasses. A woman over-enthusiastically laughs at her date’s joke. My stomach makes a growl noise, which I assume that everyone can hear. “Shall I remove the placesetting, sir?,” the server asked.…
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Face it. We all suffer a little from what’s been defined as “Shiny Object Syndrome.” You know, that need for bling, sparkle, and the excitement that it brings. While I love wearing that big, sparkly ring and wrapping myself in a wildly printed scarf when I go out on Saturday night, they are certainly not…
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As a dog who certainly enjoys the outdoors as well as the indoors, I’d like to pass along some tips for this summer so that my canine friends are not forgotten! 1. Flea, Tick, Parasite Preventatives! According to my vet, the season of pooch pests started early this year and will be one of…
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I’ve only been a member of the Kolbeco Crew for about two months (You might wanna check with Erin Celuch to see if it’s official) and they’ve already let me in on ALL their secrets. I’m not talking about how Scott Kolbe keeps his boyish good looks. No, I’m talking about our secrets to success.…
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Last week, McDonald’s came under a great deal of fire for airing a radio ad which claimed that trying one of their new menu items was less risky than, among other things, petting a stray Pit Bull: Knowing that Kolbeco is an office full of dog lovers (and as a disclaimer, yes, we do have…
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What does baseball have to do with young professionals? Everything.
List honors business leaders in St. Louis who are impacting their organizations October 19, 2011; St. Louis – St. Louis Small Business Monthly, a publication dedicated to area business owners, has complied its annual list of Top Executives in St. Louis. This year’s list includes 11 area small business executives who are committed to their…
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List honors the top 20 companies in St. Louis with under 20 employees September 7, 2011; ST. LOUIS – It’s often said that small business is the real economic engine of this country. One local publication, St. Louis Small Business Monthly, which is dedicated to covering news and information for small business owners, recently honored…
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