Are you a good listener?
January 10, 2018
By Jerry Bellune My wife occasionally gets on my case — for interviewing people. When we travel, I talk with cab drivers, tour guides, bellhops, waitresses, cooks, you name it.…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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How entrepreneurial are you?
January 8, 2018By Jerry Bellune We started our company to publish a newspaper. New options came along and we now publish: • Two newspapers in two counties. • Business books and…
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How entrepreneurial are you?
January 8, 2018
By Jerry Bellune We started our company to publish a newspaper. New options came along and we now publish: • Two newspapers in two counties. • Business books and…
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Debunking the myth that you have to be a jerk to be successful
January 5, 2018
By Brian Maynor Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. These are some of the most successful people in the world whose creations actually changed the…
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The 4 types of leaders
January 2, 2018
By Brian Maynor As we kick off another new year, there is no better time to take the reins and step into a leadership role, whether that’s at work…
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Will your business survive 2018?
January 2, 2018By Jerry Bellune The good news is that the 2018 federal tax reform will help many of us. The biggest tax savings will be enjoyed by C-Corp businesses large…
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If you ate a bug, would you like it?
January 2, 2018By Jerry Bellune Is January slow for your business? It is for many of us. That includes theme parks. In that is a lesson for all of us. Theme…
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Top Resolutions For Your Home
January 2, 2018New Year’s resolutions are a great way to give yourself that extra motivation to start making positive changes in your life. Why not do the same for your home? As…
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Will your business survive 2018?
January 2, 2018
By Jerry Bellune The good news is that the 2018 federal tax reform will help many of us. The biggest tax savings will be enjoyed by C-Corp businesses large…
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Top Resolutions For Your Home
January 2, 2018
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to give yourself that extra motivation to start making positive changes in your life. Why not do the same for your home? As…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, construction, on-the-move
If you ate a bug, would you like it?
January 2, 2018
By Jerry Bellune Is January slow for your business? It is for many of us. That includes theme parks. In that is a lesson for all of us. Theme…
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3 ways to enjoy the next week and still fit into your NYE outfit
December 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Last week we looked at navigating all of the holiday goodness around the office, but now that work is wrapping up it’s time to shift our…
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5 tactics to leave work at the office
December 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Leaving work at the office is typically easier said than done, especially if you’re going to be out of the office for several days like over…
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Will the internet kill retail shopping?
December 19, 2017By Jerry Bellune Millions of us may shop for Christmas online. But we still like to see, feel, smell and/or taste what we’re buying. Sorry, Jeff Bezos, but we…
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Have you made your list and checked it twice?
December 19, 2017
By Georganne Weeks Concept H.R. Tis the season to check lists of all sorts but for business owners and managers it’s time to “reset” and start a New Year.…
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Will the internet kill retail shopping?
December 19, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Millions of us may shop for Christmas online. But we still like to see, feel, smell and/or taste what we’re buying. Sorry, Jeff Bezos, but we…
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Have you made your list and checked it twice?
December 18, 2017By Georganne Weeks Concept H.R. Tis the season to check lists of all sorts but for business owners and managers it’s time to “reset” and start a New Year.…
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Immigration Enforcement Update – Impact on South Carolina Employers
December 15, 2017
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Ogletree Deakins South Carolina Tom Homan, current acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director, has been nominated by President Trump to head…
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How to handle the temptation of holiday treats
December 15, 2017
By Brian Maynor It wouldn’t be the holidays without cookies, cakes, candies and other assorted forms of sweet, delicious temptations. However, we all know the consequences of over-indulging, even…
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At This Year’s Family Holiday Gathering, Talk to Your Loved Ones About Growing Older
December 13, 2017Discussions about assisted living facilities, paying for long-term care, creating wills and other legal documents don’t always come up during holiday visits and Christmas dinners. But the holiday season is…
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Effective ways to cut through BS
December 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor The typical American adult tells one to two lies every day, according to a study by Kim Serota and Timothy Levine. We tell lies for any…
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Why Employee Onboarding is Critical to Small Business Success
December 12, 2017
By Matt Vaadi Every small business leader wants to get the most out of new team members as fast as possible and then keep them as long as possible.…
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Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas
December 11, 2017
By Jerry Bellune How can you mess up Christmas? By failing to track costs, revenue and sales. To banish the Grinch, invest an hour a week. Our friend Ruth…
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Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
December 10, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
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Five Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
December 10, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
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The formula for making & keeping friends
December 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor As adults we often find ourselves in situations that require us to be social and hopefully make friends; whether that’s moving to a new city, a…
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Lessons learned from letting go
December 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor As 2017 draws to a close and we celebrate a season of giving, now is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, particularly what…
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Is now the time to look for talent?
December 4, 2017By Jerry Bellune Do you have job openings you need to fill? Are you delaying hiring until January? Are you saving money before closing the 2017 books? “If a…
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Is now the time to look for talent?
December 4, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Do you have job openings you need to fill? Are you delaying hiring until January? Are you saving money before closing the 2017 books? “If a…
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No, we shouldn’t always speak our mind
November 30, 2017
By Brian Maynor I can’t deny there is a certain gratification that comes from speaking our mind, but did you know that most of the time those opinions are…
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5 ways to be more successful (that aren’t rocket science)
November 29, 2017
By Brian Maynor Success is a balancing act between competence and credibility. Competence is the ability to do the job while credibility is the skill set needed to move…
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O2 Fitness offers to help beat the bird for Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017Before second (and third) helpings of turkey, sweet potatoes and Grandma’s pecan pie, O2 Fitness Clubs is offering a plan to recover from Thanksgiving’s inevitable food coma. In addition to…
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How much do your ads cost you?
November 21, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Are ads a cost or an investment? It’s all in your attitude and thinking. Most dentists would kill for what mine invests. His advertising investment is…
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O2 Fitness offers to help beat the bird for Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017
Before second (and third) helpings of turkey, sweet potatoes and Grandma’s pecan pie, O2 Fitness Clubs is offering a plan to recover from Thanksgiving’s inevitable food coma. In addition to…
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How much do your ads cost you?
November 20, 2017By Jerry Bellune Are ads a cost or an investment? It’s all in your attitude and thinking. Most dentists would kill for what mine invests. His advertising investment is…
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Does your handbook keep you covered?
November 20, 2017
By Georganne Weeks Concept H.R. There is no law that requires employers to develop and maintain a written handbook or policy manual; therefore, it’s not surprising that many employers…
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Are you a simplifier or a complicator?
November 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor You have to be one or the other and chances are you’re a complicator. As a society, we tend to find complexity appealing and value…
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Jerry Bellune’s November 2017 Leadership Letter
November 15, 2017Leaders find their why Mark Twain wisely observed that the two most important days of our lives are: • The day we were born. • The day we find out…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: How to make your advertising work
November 13, 2017By Jerry Bellune Here is a common myth about advertising: • If the ad campaign is good, sales go up. • If the ad campaign isn’t good, sales go…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: How to make your advertising work
November 13, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Here is a common myth about advertising: • If the ad campaign is good, sales go up. • If the ad campaign isn’t good, sales go…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: Be honest about your mistakes
November 9, 2017By Jerry Bellune Years ago a bright young IBMer had a great idea. He sold it to everyone at IBM. They sank a cool million to make and market…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: Be honest about your mistakes
November 9, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Years ago a bright young IBMer had a great idea. He sold it to everyone at IBM. They sank a cool million to make and market…
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The benefits and pitfalls of trash-talking
November 8, 2017
By Brian Maynor What does trash-talking really do? If you’ve ever played or attended a sporting event, then there’s no doubt you’ve heard or engaged in trash-talking, but the…
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Hiring Methods to Minimize Cost
November 6, 2017
By Georganne Weeks Concept H.R. Business owners are always under pressure and many don’t understand how poor hiring decisions can result in significant financial loss. Developing good hiring and…
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The link between leisure and productivity
November 2, 2017By Brian Maynor It’s hard to believe that just fifteen years ago we left our work at the office. As technology has developed over that time, the boundaries surrounding…
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The difference between noise
November 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor Not all noisy environments are the same. According to research coming out of the University of Sydney, unwanted distractions are the most common problem cited by…
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Written goals make a difference
October 30, 2017By Jerry Bellune This is so obvious we hesitate to share it: Writing your goals turns dreams into reality. A friend was struggling to finish writing a book on successful…
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Written goals make a difference
October 30, 2017
By Jerry Bellune This is so obvious we hesitate to share it: Writing your goals turns dreams into reality. A friend was struggling to finish writing a book on successful…
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The benefits of purposeful daydreaming
October 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor Avoiding distractions and staying focused. Those seem to be two of the biggest struggles in every workplace. Between phone calls, emails, coworkers and any other…
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