October 16, 2024

B2B Stories

One stop 411 for CSRA hurricane relief

Our neighbors across the river who are looking for answers and help for Hurricane Helene relief have two great opportunities, one today, Thursday, October 17, and another tomorrow, Friday, October 18 at Team South Carolina County Days. Gov. Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, other state and federal officials, and representatives from nonprofits will host the information-filled events in Allendale on Thursday and Aiken on Friday. Team South Carolina County Days provides residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a one-stop opportunity to learn about relief resources available to them.

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B2B Stories

Retail predictions for Halloween and Christmas

An industry group has released its predictions for retail spending through the upcoming holiday season. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting a steady growth in sales through November and December. It defines the holiday season as Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, six days shorter than the 2023 holiday period. ABD sat in on a virtual briefing NRF provided for reporters on Tuesday. It included NRF President and CEO, Matthew Shay, and NRF Chief Economist, Jack Kleinhenz. NRF predicts winter holiday spending will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% over last

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Human Resources

Boost Your Employee Retention & Minimize Your Turnover

One of the biggest and most costly problems of business owners is employee retention. Even before the pandemic, maintaining good employees was an issue for business owners. There may be many reasons why an employee terminates their employment but how does a business maintain the “choice” employees against the other competitors?  Let’s first look at why it matters that your business may have a high turnover rate. Why Does Employee Retention Matter? Nothing influences organizational success quite like employee knowledge and expertise. Retaining employees is vital, as losing them can have a

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