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‘Wait and see’: Missouri Realtors brace for changes after settlement over commissions

1 year ago
A recent legal settlement agreed to by the National Association of Realtors leaves Missouri Realtors unsure of what the future holds. The association, which represents about 1.5 million Realtors nationally, announced March 15 that it will settle several antitrust lawsuits, pending court approval. The industry group denied any wrongdoing, but it will pay out $418 million over approximately four years, remove compensation offers from multiple listing services, and require multiple listing service…
Tre Kent

There are limits to celebrity trademarks — Here's why

1 year ago
There is a common misconception that anything can be trademarked. Not so. Trademarks, both at the common law and federal registrations, do not exist in a vacuum, but require actual use for some goods or services made available in commerce. In the case of federal registrations, use in interstate commerce is necessary. Attempting to snatch up a witty phrase or topical saying just for the sake of establishing a monopoly over it is impermissible and is regarded as “trademark trafficking” in the…
Jason Schmidt

Top Tutors For Us founder helps Black high school students build academic skills and improve college admissions test scores in St. Louis and across the U.S.

1 year ago
When Angelica Harris was in the 11th grade, she thought she had a great plan. A competitive golfer and straight-A student, Harris figured she was a shoo-in for a scholarship at an elite university — until she took the ACT. “I got a 16,” Harris recalls. “I was a great student, so my score really shocked me. How could I do so well in the classroom but fail so miserably on a standardized test?” That disconnect, and her determination to improve, led Harris to found Top Tutors For Us, a platform…
Cheryl Baehr

Anders CPAs + Advisors’ advice for effective crowdfunding — and which approach is best for your startup

1 year ago
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for startups to raise capital quickly and easily in an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. It provides startup founders access to alternative fundraising methods and potential investors who may not have otherwise been available, allowing them to pursue the funding they need to launch and grow their businesses. With the right strategy and preparation, crowdfunding can be a successful and effective way for early-stage startups to secure…
Max Goewert

Building teams, cultivating culture and leveraging automation: 8 key lessons learned from St. Louis business leaders

1 year ago
Building a community of fellow business leaders can help you enhance business decision-making and improve your ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges. Associations, networking and industry events can help connect business leaders but might not offer the behind-the-scenes insight and advice you need. On the Anders CPAs + Advisors podcast But Who’s Counting?, business owners, c-suite executives and other leaders from a variety of industries get candid about their worst failures, proudest…

Opposition remains for sprawling education bill expanding Missouri private school tax credits

1 year ago
Homeschooling families and lobbyists representing public school groups renewed their opposition to a wide-ranging education bill on Thursday, outnumbering advocates who testified during a House committee hearing. The criticism echoed previous concerns with the bill, despite a litany of new provisions added by the Senate designed to win over Democrats and public school advocates. The bill began as an expansion to the state’s K-12 tax-credit scholarship program, called MOScholars, with provisions…
Annelise Hanshaw