More people, thirty to forty percent of them women, are buying scooters these days because of the high price of gas. ExTreme Toys Inc. on Manchester says they're flying out of the store and the buyers aren't typical. Usually they sell to students and young people. However, owner Jeff Bach told me about a ninety three year old man as well as all the women taking advantage of this gas saving vehicle.

Tune in this Sunday, June 29th to KPLR News with Jeff Bernthal for all the scoop on scooters.

And, the following Sunday, Buck On Business will profile a small floral shop in Kirkwood that's growing, good will and flowers. July will feature, among other things, a Business BootCamp for women!

Stay tuned and send in your ideas!

Next Sunday, June 8th tune in to Buck On Business to learn about Anatomy Of Style.
This online shopping experience is different than most stores that sell clothes online.
The women behind this concept want to encourage all women to find the clothes that fit their body type and personality.
You have to enter your measurements, not your weight, I repeat, not your weight, and they suggest what outfit they think would work for your anatomy.
Check it out online. Go to Anatomyofstyle.com to learn more.

Later,
Christine

Mother's Day is next Sunday. One great place to purchase a card or book is a quaint bookstore in Edwardsville called Piece Of Mind Bookstore. Andi Allen was a mechanical engineer who decided to create a new chapter in her life by opening a bookstore.
She works hard at promoting local and national authors.

Help for small businesses:
The following Sunday, May 18th, a small business owner talks about the invaluable input he got from a man who focuses on helping small businesses. Find out what this entrepreuner did to help this man launch a worldwide business. Perhaps the best part? If you need this guy's services, you don't pay until you grow your business.

Keep watching and sending in business ideas!
Thanks,
Christine Buck

Did you get a free cup of coffee at one of the sixty Starbuck's in the St.Louis area?
"Pike Place Market" coffee is named after the first Starbuck's store in Seattle in 1971.
CEO Howard Schultz is reinventing the company and decided to listen to what customers want! One thousand people polled indicated they didn't necessarily always want a cup of coffee strong enough to keep you awake for two days.
So, today free coffee as Starbuck's tries to get back to it's roots when coffee didn't cost A-Latte if you will. I say he can do it. I think his efforts to get back to where he once belonged is going to work.
What do you think?

I love to watch children laugh spontaneously. That's exactly what happens when kids watch Bob Kramer Marionnettes. This puppet theatre in the Central West End is really a St.Louis gem. It's been around for, get ready for this, forty-five years!
They credit their longevitiy to hard work, their love for children and puppets. Tune in Sunday night April 13th to see kids faces light up as they're entertained. We'll also go behind the scenes to see exactly what it takes to make a marionnettes. You may be surprised.

The other thing I love are young entrepreuners who get into the game of owing their own business. This Sunday, April 6th, we'll introduce you to Janice Gregory. She is a public relations, marketing person. Her firm is called, Gregory Communications. She's a great role model and a positive person. I highly recommend anyone, especially young people, to watch.
You never know where your inspiration will come from.

All this and more Sunday nights at 9pm on CW 11 News. Tune in with anchor Jeff Bernthal.
Thanks for watching and keep your ideas rolling in. I'll keep profiling positive people!
Someday Spring will really be here!
Christine

Hi Bloggers,

Buck on Business is gaining momentum. I appreciate all the story ideas pitched my way.
It's refreshing to do positive stories about people who have taken risks and succeeded.
We've profiled entrepreuners in the bi-state area who serve as inspirations to other potential business owners.

Speaking of inspiration, Easter Sunday, we'll profile Susan Synder and her angels. She started small and has grown into a worldwide distributor. Her products are designed to reach out to people who need it the most. She has angels earmarked for celebrations as well.
Angel Touches are hand held art sculptures that carry motivational messages and aspirations.
www.suellencollections.com is her website.

Tune in every Sunday night for Buck On Business with my colleague, anchor Jeff Bernthal.
Thanks for watching!
Sincerely,
Christine

Hi,
I just featured Patti Gabriel and her company, "Patti Gabriel Photography." She's been a photographer in St.Louis for many years. She just moved into a new studio in Clifton Heights.
Her website is www.pattigabriel.com. If you're looking for a wedding photographer you just found her. Pattti is one of the best in our area. Visit her website and take a look at what she has to offer.

Keep sending in your ideas and remember to watch Buck On Business every Sunday night with anchor Jeff Bernthal.

Thanks for watching my stories and reading my blog!
Sincerely,
Christine Buck

Hi,
Can you believe it's February already? I have a couple of good stories on the horizon.
One is about high technology at home. It'll air this Sunday, Feb.3rd.
Tune in and watch Jeff Bernthal every Sunday night for Buck On Business.
Thanks,
Christine

Thanks to all the people who sent in ideas for stories.
I really appreciate it. Tell your friends to send in their business ideas to "Buck On Business."
Happy Holiday's.
Hope 2008 is filled with good health, good luck and good times.

Christine

"UMA" will air Sunday, November 25th. This store has been in downtown St.Louis for several years. The owner says today it feels like a neighborhood compared to a few years ago.
The store is unique with all sorts of affordable whimsical items as well as high end stuff rarely seen in St.Louis.
Some of their tumblers have been featured in Oprah's "O" Magazine, so needless to say, they've been inundated with requests for this particular glassware. The website is www.iloveuma.com.
Tune in and find out more about this business that is helping revitalize downtown St.Louis.
Thanks for watching,
Christine