Recruiting red flags (and how to fix them)
March 14, 2024By Kamber Parker Bowden Founder of The YoPro Know While blatant red flags like unprofessional interview conduct are easily recognized and avoided by young professionals, your company may be creating…
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Focusing on Cash Flows in a Climate of Higher Interest Rates
February 28, 2024By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Back to the Basics of Cash Flow Management In the decade following the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed kept…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
January 22, 2024Marketing Minute by Shari King, NP Strategy Transparency is critical to the longevity of an organization. This week’s video shares the three pillars of a corporate sustainability report and…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Successfully Engage with Stakeholders
January 8, 2024Marketing Minute by Morgan Grimes, NP Strategy Virtual technology allows us to cast a wide net, but nothing beats establishing a real connection in person. This week’s video provides tips…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Consistency
December 11, 2023Marketing Minute by Lee Bonner, NP Strategy Consistency is the backbone of public relations. This week’s video underscores the significance of consistency in brand development and provides a few…
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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence
December 5, 2023Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…
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OSHA and the NLRB partner to coordinate enforcement actions
November 16, 2023By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC On October 31, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal government agency that enforces workplace safety standards, and the National…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Respond to a Cyber Security Breach
November 13, 2023Marketing Minute by Briana Bryant, NP Strategy When dealing with a cyber-security breach, a proper response is imperative. This week’s video shares tips to protect your reputation. Watch More.…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling
October 30, 2023Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…
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Selecting a Credit Card
October 27, 2023By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…
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Marketing Minute Video: Preparing for the Media
October 16, 2023Marketing Minute by Caroline Balchunas, NP Strategy If the media is attending your next event, preparation is paramount. This week’s video shares three tips to ensure their visit is a…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
September 25, 2023Marketing Minute by Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and build brand awareness. This week’s video shares tips…
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Marketing Minute Video: Saying Sorry in Times of Crisis
September 11, 2023Marketing Minute by Meghan Durant, NP Strategy Crises happen, and the decision of whether or not to issue a public apology takes careful deliberation. This week’s video shares expert insights…
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Five key environmentally friendly practices for sustainable urban design
September 1, 2023SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design throughout the Carolinas, celebrates Environmental Awareness Month in September by highlighting the key practices for environmentally friendly urban design. From sites in Charleston and…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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Marketing Minute Video: What to Expect When Working with a PR Firm
August 21, 2023Marketing Minute by Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy This week’s video shares what to expect when working with a public relations firm and how to set yourself up for success.…
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August Yard and Garden Tips
August 8, 2023by Clemson Extension Laurens Office It’s the dog days of summer and it’s just hot, really hot. Gardens can be a lot of work but the Clemson Extension office is…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating a Captivating Brand Image
August 7, 2023Marketing Minute Darain Ginyard, NP Strategy This Marketing Minute shares expertise on creating a consistent and engaging brand image that will set your brand apart from competitors and leave…
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Marketing Minute Video: Six Ways PR is Innovating in a Changing Landscape
July 24, 2023Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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City of Charleston to begin traffic signal update at Meeting and Broad Streets
July 17, 2023Work will begin Monday, July 17, 2023 to install updated traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets. The installation, which is scheduled to take thirty days…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which one is right for you?
June 30, 2023By Carolyn A. Stewart If you have been in the market for a new (or used) car in the last 2-3 years, you are probably aware that the cost of…
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Dominion Energy shares 5 tips for managing energy usage as temperatures rise
June 28, 2023With temperatures on the rise, Dominion Energy is offering a few simple ways to conserve energy and manage your energy bill this summer. “Making simple changes in the summertime to…
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Beautiful Summer – Guest Post
June 20, 2023Written by Geneik Brewster, Thornwell Academic Support Coordinator Oh summer break, How I have longed for you to return and grace us all with your golden rays and bright blue skies.…
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Marketing Minute Video: Exploring the Benefits of Professional Development Organizations
June 5, 2023Marketing Minute Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Investing in your professional growth is essential for success, and professional development organizations play a pivotal role in providing valuable opportunities for personal and…
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Marketing Minute: Crafting an Impactful Elevator Pitch
May 30, 2023Marketing Minute Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Mastering your elevator pitch is crucial for positioning yourself and your company for success. This week’s video shares tips on making a lasting…
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20 Lessons Learned: From Diploma to Today
May 10, 2023By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for college graduations. USC’s recent graduation weekend makes me realize I walked across the Carolina Coliseum stage 40 years ago to pick…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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HBO’s Succession Provides Important Lesson for Local Business Owners
April 20, 2023By William Bragdon Senior Vice President-Investments The Parham, Arrowood, Bragdon Institutional Consulting Group UBS Wealth Management USA The fourth and final season of Succession continues to keep viewers on…
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The Role of Trustee in Family Governance
April 2, 2023By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® One of the most important decisions when you create an estate plan is selecting a trustee to manage your assets. You have many options when…
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The Magic and Mess of a Blank Page
March 23, 2023By Reba Campbell I started the year trying to resume the discipline of keeping a handwritten journal. This process of deliberately writing by hand has reminded me how it so…
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Marketing Minute: Developing a Winning Communications Strategy
March 13, 2023Marketing Minute Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Identifying a target audience is crucial to any communications plan. This week’s video breaks down the key to developing a winning communications strategy. Watch…
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Bon Secours offers tips to help you spring forward
March 9, 2023It’s almost that time of year again – when we all move our clocks forward and lose an hour of sleep. Oddly enough, springing forward does little to add any…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Marketing Minute: OpEd Placement
February 27, 2023Marketing Minute with Jamie Lovegrove, NP Strategy Crafting an OpEd is an effective way to push out an organization’s perspective, but getting placement can be a tricky task. This week’s…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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Love and money: Five tips for having healthy financial conversations with your partner
February 14, 2023By Justin Hawkins Wells Fargo Branch Banking Region Director for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the love in your life, but ask anyone…
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Is Your Company a Good Bet?
February 14, 2023By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer The best time to prepare your Company for investment by an outsider is LONG before you need the additional capital. …
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Understanding the Differences: Banks, Hard Money, & Private Lending
February 11, 2023By John Della Bella, Lima One Capital Whether it’s a loan for a fix-and-flip investment, capital to purchase a multifamily property as a long-term investment, or a line of credit…
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How to Show Appreciation
January 24, 2023By Jerry Bellune All of us feel good about being appreciated for what we do at work, home or anywhere else. Jacob Coite knows this. He is an appreciator. He sent…
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How to show appreciation
January 19, 2023By Jerry Bellune All of us feel good about being appreciated for what we do at work, home or anywhere else. Jacob Coite knows this. He is an appreciator. He…
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How South Carolina businesses can prepare for an economic downturn
January 12, 2023By Thomas Anderson Following a global pandemic, South Carolina finance executives have redefined adaptability with warp-speed reconfiguration of capital investment plans. With a potential economic slowdown on the horizon in…
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The big deal with college beds
December 31, 2022By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…
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Marketing Minute: Harnessing the TikTok Algorithm
November 21, 2022Marketing Minute with Holyn Aukerman, NP Strategy Do you know how TikTok prioritizes its content? This week’s video shares insight into what makes this social media platform tick and how to…
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Marketing Minute: Avoiding “No Comment” Media Responses
November 7, 2022Marketing Minute with Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Have you ever wanted to say, “No comment,” to an unwanted media inquiry? This week’s video offers advice on how to respond…
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Marketing Minute: Owned Media
October 24, 2022Marketing Minute with Mary Cullen, NP Strategy Everyone wants media coverage, but getting traction is no simple feat. This week’s video breaks down what to do before you can…
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Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?
October 10, 2022By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…
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Marketing Minute: Speak Up
October 10, 2022Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…
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Marketing Minute: Making Better Videos
September 12, 2022Marketing Minute with Evan Barbare, NP Strategy Are your videos lacking the engagement you want? This week’s video shares tips on how to make your videos stand out. Watch…
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