How to Become a Street Vendor
By Mariama Bramble, Contributor Everyone has seen a street vendor at some point and many of us have purchased from him or her. Consider for a moment self-employment and the opportunity to work outdoors...
View ArticleDepositing Your Employees’ Withholdings
By BarbaraWeltman, Guest Blogger As an employer, when you withhold income taxes or other funds from employees’ paychecks, you’re obligated to apply the funds appropriately in a timely manner. If you...
View ArticleGreater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center Names New President and CEO
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the...
View ArticleContainer Volume Up Nearly Five Percent at South Carolina Ports Authority
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a nearly five percent increase in container volume since its fiscal year began in July. SCPA moved 145,092 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in...
View ArticleAT&T RANKS #1 IN TELECOM GLOBALLY IN FORTUNE’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES FOR...
Pictured: Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO Also Ranked Among World’s 50 Most Admired Companies DALLAS — AT&T* was recognized by FORTUNE magazine as the Most Admired Telecommunications...
View ArticleColumbia Businesswoman Honored with 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Award
Pictured Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, President and CEO of LLE Construction Group, LLC Columbia, SC – Enterprising Women magazine has honored Columbia businesswoman, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, with the 2016...
View ArticleSCE&G Program Brings Big Savings to Small Businesses
Columbia’s Pecknel Music Sees Results of Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrade Cayce, S.C. – Small businesses are seeing the results of SCE&G’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program to help them...
View Article7 Tips for Starting a Food Business
By Mariama Bramble, Contributor Starting a food business has to be one of the most challenging businesses to get into. The harsh reality is that most fail within the first year. The restaurant business...
View ArticleThe Power of Cause Marketing
By Rieva Lesonsky, Guest Blogger Are you looking for a way to attract new customers? Social responsibility is a strong selling point when customers are considering purchases. Consider this: A Nielsen...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Ports Authority Brings Solar Power to Terminals
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to bring solar power to the Wando Welch and Columbus Street terminals, making SCPA the largest rooftop solar host in the state and...
View ArticleForge Your Own Path Through Life With These Helpful Leadership Tips
Leadership is the ability to give direction and guidance to those that need it. People are often born with these skills, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be learned. If you would like to become a...
View ArticleHow Women are Making History: SBA Lauds Record Achievement in Women’s Small...
By Erin Andrew, SBA Official Women in business today have made incredible strides during the last half century. From the Equal Pay Act to the Women’s Business Ownership Act; and from the Executive...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Ports Authority Exports Two Millionth South Carolina-Made BMW
Carolina Ports Authority exported the two millionth BMW manufactured in South Carolina, a milestone celebration of the Port’s longstanding partnership with the nation’s top vehicle exporter by value....
View ArticleSurvey Shows Veterans Are Desirable Candidates For Civilian Workforce
Companies tend to appreciate prospective employees who have a military background. (NAPSI)—As U.S. companies continue to find new and innovative ways to conduct business, produce better products, offer...
View ArticleDESA EXPANDS ENGINEERING TEAM
Pictured Antonio Schuler COLUMBIA, SC — DESA, Inc. has recently expanded its engineering team with the hiring of Antonio Shuler as Engineering Associate. Shuler, a registered Certified Stormwater Plan...
View ArticleMinority Business Opportunity Conference
The City of Columbia has consistently shown its commitment to the economic growth of all of its communities by providing opportunities for small and minority businesses to succeed. To help further this...
View ArticleLast-minute Tips to Ease Tax Season for Small Business Owners
At tax time or any time, it pays to be smart about sending secure emails. (NAPSI)—Tax season can be stressful for small business owners. Not only do you have to pull together all of your company and...
View Article‘THE INSTITUTE’ SELECTED BY SBA TO MANAGE NEW WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER IN...
DURHAM, N.C. – In March 2016, The Institute was selected by the Office of Women’s Business Ownership and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to operate and host a Women’s Business Center in...
View ArticleNew Small Business Technology Coalition Helps America’s Small Enterprises Go...
Maria Contreras-Sweet, SBA Administrator America’s small business community is an economic powerhouse. Their sweat and labor creates two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. and contributes almost...
View ArticleJust Started a Business? Understand your Tax Obligations
By Caron_Beesley, Contributor If you’re new to business, then wrapping your arms around your tax obligations can seem like an uphill task. The first question you need to ask yourself is which tax laws...
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