Five easy holiday tactics to grab attention for your business
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Five easy holiday tactics to grab attention for your business

Grow your bottom line with these high-ROI ideas By Barry Wilson The holidays are upon us, giving smart business owners the opportunity to raise their businesses’ profiles and attract new customers. No matter what industry you’re in, high-quality, eye-grabbing print materials can go a long way toward a better bottom line. And there’s no time…

Balancing the books is not just about balancing the numbers
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Balancing the books is not just about balancing the numbers

The Bluffton Bookkeeper shares comforting advice By Lisa Peacock “There’s an app for that” was the go-to phrase every time someone wanted a time-saving solution during the tech revolution. Fast forward to 2021 and our prayers were answered, and then some. Now there may be too many apps and not enough human experience and knowledge…

Who you know is ‘almost’ as important as what you know
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Who you know is ‘almost’ as important as what you know

The secret sauce in networking is YOU!  By Hannah Massen, a networking superstar in the making. The word “networking” has taken on an almost mythical status in our society. After attending dozens of awkward cocktail parties and never hearing back from that friend of a friend in your industry, it might feel like professionals who…

Bitcoin
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Bitcoin

What it is, why it matters & what it means to you. By Hannah Massen Bitcoin: a shady form of payment or the future of finance? We’re answering all of your questions about this cryptocurrency below.  First things first: what is Bitcoin?  Bitcoin is a digital currency that was created by the mysterious and pseudonymous…

Business Buying 101
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Business Buying 101

What you need to know about purchasing an existing company. By Hannah Massen Contrary to popular belief, not everyone starts their businesses from scratch. While many of the most popular success stories feature a young, eager entrepreneur going door to door until someone discovers their product, buying a business is an equally ambitious – and…

A great place for good business: Why doing business in the Lowcountry makes sense
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A great place for good business: Why doing business in the Lowcountry makes sense

By John O’Toole John O’Toole is the executive director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation. During 2020, while many areas in the Northeast struggled with residents exiting, South Carolina saw an increase in people moving to the area – with a positive net in-migration (a leading indicator of a region’s economic vitality) of 1.17….

How better performance reviews can inspire better employee performance
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How better performance reviews can inspire better employee performance

By Franklin Buchanan It’s human nature to want to know how you’re doing, especially in business when you may expect to find out only during the performance evaluation and review process. Sadly though, it’s a time that’s often ineffective and counterproductive. According to a SHRM study, 87 percent of managers and employees found the review…