By Jan Pinnington My neighbor is a very successful restauranteur who owns 14+ restaurants throughout the state of South Carolina. His restaurants run 12 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week. Recently he shared a little secret with me that seemed to emerge from his mouth as more of a humorous fact rather […]
Professional Ethics, and Saving Customers from Themselves
By Carole Bennett It’s something every service provider is faced with at some time, especially so in the web design/development field. With sites like Facebook and Pinterest making it so easy to share images and content, it’s hard for some customers to understand the legal ramifications of doing the same thing for branding and content […]
Fall Business Tasks: What Business Owners Need to Do Before the Year Ends
By Deborah Sweeney Autumn’s arrival has signaled that the dog days of summer are officially over and it’s time to get back to the grind, whether that means syncing up to the kids’ class schedules or staying longer hours later at the office. For small business owners, it’s critical to start planning on through the […]
Does Your Business Need a Trademark?
By Nellie Akalp Do you ever wonder what will prevent another company from using your same name? Or if you’re legally permitted to use the name you picked for your business? If you’re a small business owner, read on to learn about the trademark, and most importantly, if you need one for your business. Trademarking […]
End of the Year Checklist for Your Business
By Nellie Akalp December is a non-stop whirlwind of family events, holiday shopping, and end of the year parties. But if you’re a business owner, no matter the size and scale of your business, it’s also that time of year to make sure you’ve got everything squared away for the New Year. Waiting for your […]