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The Bail Report

The Bail Report

February 24, 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:

 
 

Featured Article

One Message, Thousands of Voices

By Mindy Marks, Collateral Magazine
Association membership offers bail bondsmen the unique opportunity to make a difference and change the image of the industry. While there are a whole host of compelling reasons why people become members of bail bond associations, there are three very basic, but very important reasons to join: education, legislation and networking.

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Accused California Bondsman Passes Away

California bondsman Joaquin Cruz, accused of extorting money, has passed away from pancreatic cancer. He died before going to trial to face charges. Five others associated with Cruz still face felony charges.

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Source: NBC 17 KGET, February 16, 2009

Bondsman Puts Bounty on Armstrong's Missing Bike

Brian Montano, a bail agent in Sacramento, California, has put up a $1,000 reward for anyone who returns Lance Armstrong’s stolen bicycle to his Atlantis Bail Bonds office.

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Source: MSNBC.com, February 19, 2009

San Diego Legend Passes Away

George “King” Stahlman, a San Diego bail agent for over 60 years, passed away on Friday, February 13th. Stahlman was 85.

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Source: San Diego Union-Tribune, February 13, 2009
 
 

Collateral Feature Article

60 Minutes to a Better Bail Website

At the 2009 PBUS Winter Convention, Adam Camras, co-founder of AboutBail.com, gave the presentation, "60 Minutes to A Better Bail Site." In case you missed his presentation, you can view the slideshow online, as well as access a checklist of things to consider while building a website for your bail agency.
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Check out other articles from the latest issue of Collateral including several tips on boosting phone etiquette.
 
 

Events & Continuing Education

 
Oklahoma Bondsman Association (OBA)
Pre-Licensing Education Class
March 5 - February 6, 2009
OBA Offices
Oklahoma City, OK
 
Click for info on all OBA events
North Carolina Bail Agents Association (NCBAA)
Continuing Education Classes
March 14, 2009
Park-Inn Gateway
Hickory, NC
 
Click for info on all NCBAA events
South Carolina Bail Agents Association (SCBAA)
Continuing Education Course
March 19, 2009
Holiday Inn
Summerville, SC
 
Click for info on all SCBAA 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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