June 11, 2023

Consumer Stories

Practical ways to improve your workforce

Staffing experts, Robert Kelly and Lynn Billing have some simple solutions for employers falling short of finding qualified candidates. They say taking the long view of improving the pipeline of candidates and matching it with schedule flexibility for those candidates will make the difference in solidifying your staff. Kelly, the chapter president of the nationally awarded SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) group, led last Thursday’s conference on recruiting, retention, and upskilling. “The key is to not scramble to fill a position by hastily filling it,” said Kelly, the long-time

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Cyber Security

LOB can help prevent hacking

Do you have office computers that run slow? When was the last time you checked on the computer that runs your reception or check-in areas? If your computers are loaded up with software that is not specific to run the operations of that position, then, you may need to listen up. Line of Business applications or LOB for short, are what you need to strive to maintain across your organization. LOB applications are computers that only have software installed that are mandatory for that computer to process operations meant for

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Consumer Stories

Clothing business “Chalks it Up” for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up in less than a week. You still have time to make your mark in honor of your dad. A few years ago, Lionel Smith Ltd. started a promotion that honors dads and gives back to the community. The initiative is a perfect fit for a clothier and tailors in business since 1976. Tailor’s chalk is used to make temporary markings on a suit as it’s being fitted. This time, a different type of chalk is being used to mark a memory of your dad. When you

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B2B Podcasting

Making the best first impression for your business

Amy Richardson talks with interior designer, Laurie McRae, owner of Laurie McRae Interiors, about making your best impression on potential clients and how that makes a big difference.

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Consumer Stories

A buffet of updates on a beloved BBQ restaurant

A year ago today, Duke’s Bar-B-Que caught fire. It’s been closed ever since. Daily progress is being made towards the reopening of a local favorite franchise that started more than 45 years ago and now has 14 South Carolina locations. On Friday afternoon, owner Christian Judy, conducted a Facebook Live tour of the new place. Generations of customers weighed in during the FB session and many others have been on social media platforms in the past few months, about what they would like to see and taste in the upcoming

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B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Success is in the Eye of the Beholder

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he gives advice on how entrepreneurs and small business owners can determine success. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: The definition of success is often an elusive term when it comes to operating a small business. How can an entrepreneur or business owner define success? Rick: The first step is viability – have you created an ongoing concern? Until you reach

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Practical ways to improve your workforce

LOB can help prevent hacking

Clothing business “Chalks it Up” for Father’s Day

Making the best first impression for your business

A buffet of updates on a beloved BBQ restaurant

Mondays with Rick: Success is in the Eye of the Beholder

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