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The Bail Report

The Bail Report

January 27, 2009

The Bail Report is biweekly e-newsletter with the latest news from Collateral Mag. If you have article, news or event contributions, please call us at (888) 202-3165 or contact us online.

 

Collateral staff has worked hard to bring you the latest bail industry news. Here are the news stories we found most relevant:

New Year, New Look for the Bail Report!

You may have noticed a change between this issue and other issues of The Bail Report. We've been directing you to Collateral, an online publication for the bail industry, for the past month; this time, we decided it was time for the look of The Bail Report to reflect this change. You can still expect to learn about the latest news and events in the bail industry with the added benefit of articles about marketing your bail agency and issues in the criminal justice system that affect bail agents. No matter what area of the bail industry you work in, Collateral and The Bail Report have you covered.

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Source: Collateral Staff
 
 

Collateral Feature Article

Websites: Increase Your Earning Potential

When deciding how to market your bail business you need to ask yourself, “How are my clients finding me?” More and more people are turning to the Internet. Will they find you there?
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Check out other articles from the January issue of Collateral including seven easy ways to boost your branding basics.
 
 

Andrew Marocchini: Changing the Face of the Connecticut Bail Industry

Andrew Marocchini began his career working as a salesperson for CBS radio, but knew from the start that he didn’t want to spend his days working in a corporate atmosphere. Currently a Connecticut bail agent, Marocchini is actively working with other Connecticut bail agents to form a new state association.

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Source: Mindy Marks, Collateral Staff, January 26, 2009

Keanu Reeves to Play Futuristic Bounty Hunter

Keanu Reeves is slated to portray Spike Spiegel, a futuristic bounty hunter, in the American live-action remake of Cowboy Bebop, a Japanese anime series.

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Source: The Chicago Tribune, January 23, 2009

Fugitve Recovery Agent Accidentally Shoots Man

A Michigan fugitive recovery agent accidentally shot a man while the man was resisting the recovery agent.

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Source: AZCentral.com, January 14, 2009
 
 

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    Alabama Agencies Accused of Hacking Sherrif's Database

    Three bail agencies in Mobile, Alabama are accused of hacking into the computer database at the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.

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    Source: The News Courier, January 22, 2009

    Events & Continuing Education

     
    Mississippi Bail Agents Association (MBAA)
    Continuing Education
    February 9, 2009
    Ridgeland, Mississippi
     
    Click for info on all MBAA events
    South Carolina Bail Agents Association (SCBAA)
    Continuing Education
    February 12, 2009
    Rock Hill, SC
     
    Click for info on all SCBAA events
    Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS)
    2009 Winter Conference and Membership Meeting
    February 16-19, 2009
    Flamingo Hotel
    Las Vegas, NV
     
    Click for info on all PBUS events
    California Bail Agents Associations (CBAA)
    Continuing Education
    February 22-23, 2009
    Hilton Garden Inn
    Sacramento, CA
     
    Click for info on all CBAA events
     
     
     

    The Bail Report - Article Archive

    The following articles, written specifically for the bail industry, were featured in previous issues of The Bail Report.

    Ten Tax Tips for Bail Agents Before 2009 (Dec. 2008)

    Bondsmen See House Burglarized on Their Watch (Nov. 2008)

    Safety for Fugitive Recovery Agents (Apr. 2008)

    Decrease in Accountability Hurts Community's Safety (Mar. 2008)

    Listing Your Bail Agency in Internet Directories (Feb. 2008)

    Designing for SEO and Link Building (Feb. 2008)

    Five Resolutions for Your Bail Business (Jan. 2008)

    Search Engine Marketing 101 (Jan. 2008)

    Website Do's and Don'ts for Bail Professionals (Dec. 2007)

    Six Reasons Bail Professionals Need to Market on the Web (Nov. 2007)

    Phone Etiquette for Your Bail Business (Nov. 2007)

    Brush up on Branding Basics (Oct. 2007)

    Marketing Effectiveness for Bail Professionals (Sep. 2007)

    10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Bail Business (Feb. 2007)

    The Benefits of Having a Web Site for Your Bail Agency (Jun. 2005)

    Marketing Your Bail Agency Online (May. 2005)

     
     

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