While we might like to think cities and towns across North and South Carolina can work together in the name of southern kindness, when it comes time to compete for a new high-speed Internet service from Google, all bets are off. Across South Carolina, Columbia, Greenville and Moncks Corner are competing for a chance to [...]

Last week we looked at situations that could signal the end of a customer or client relationship. And while cutting ties with an overly demanding customer could be beneficial to your business, there are times when it’s just not possible. You may have a very large client that helps your company maintain its financial stability. [...]

A recent post on the Harvard Business Review blog site titled “Eight Things Your Employees Want from You” is a great reminder about the ways employers can help their employees succeed, keep employees happy and productive, and foster an environment where people are happy to do their work and not spend hours grumbling to each [...]

When you launch a new business, you don’t often have the luxury of being choosey when it comes to customers and contracts. You take what comes your way and often stick with even the most exasperating clients. But as your company grows, you may find it’s time to reassess your client list and fire the [...]

Your boss has just asked you to make a presentation to perspective clients on a new product line you’re developing. You can a) create a terrific presentation, make the sale and snag a promotion three months later or b) dissolve into a panic because making presentations is definitely not one of your skills. We recommend [...]