The good, the bad and the snarky Story by Hannah Clark If you’re like most business owners, you have a love-hate relationship with online reviews. On the one hand, your customers’ feedback is out there for everyone to see. But on the other hand, your customers’ feedback is out there for everyone to see, which…
Making an Impact Story by Hannah Clark If you’re reading this article, you most likely want your business to be seen as a force for good, and there is no shortage of good causes vying for your support. But while the Lowcountry alone is fortunate to have dozens of local charities and nonprofits – not…
Why giving back is good for business Story by Hannah Clark What goes around comes around, especially in the business world. While the pursuit of profit has traditionally driven most business ventures, one of today’s most meaningful KPIs is CSR: corporate social responsibility. Global disasters, an unstable economy and social issues at the forefront of…
The real networking happens with the follow-up By Lucy Rosen Networking events are a great way to expand your professional network and meet new people. However, the true value of networking events lies in the follow-up. Following up with someone you meet at a networking event is essential for building a strong professional relationship. By…
How smart networkers are using social media to make (and keep) great contacts and what you need to know to keep up It’s easy to forget that platforms like Facebook started as something other than a place to post selfies and see what your ex is up to these days. If original Instagram filters are…
How setting daily goals can broaden your circles and boost your success You’re a natural networker. You strike up conversations equally with executives or parents on the sidelines of the soccer field. You attend social and professional events, knowing that each event is filled with promise. Along the way you are thinking about how you…
How to avoid trapping your kids in the family business By Hannah Massen We’ll start by saying the first thing your kids want you to know: it’s not you, it’s them. As an entrepreneur, you’ve poured your heart, soul and years of your life into growing and sustaining your business. Yes, you’ve had many long…
Sometimes they even backfire By Don Harkey With an increasingly challenging labor market, employers are left looking for ways to attract and retain talent. Most are rightly looking at their benefits, and some are looking at bonuses or profit sharing as an option. I am often asked the simple question, “do bonuses work?” Sorta. Let…
Here are a few tips to help you stop dragging baggage between home and the office.
Discovering opportunities within the struggle By Sheila Tucker Cynicism. Exhaustion. Frustration. Oh my. There seems to be a universal agreement that burnout is dreaded, and you’re doomed to a long, tedious recovery. That you must do everything humanly possible to avoid, prevent and quickly relieve yourself of it. I think burnout gets a bad rap….