The world of work has changed significantly in the last few weeks. With the coronavirus pandemic, companies are navigating multiple new business realities and challenges. Many organizations are offeri ...

During this stressful time, many of us are wondering, what about our insurance? If you are a consumer, or business, many of us have been affected by this international Coronavirus pandemic. Now, as li ...

I saved a supplement from the Wall Street Journal from February 2009 titled, “So, You Want To Be an Entrepreneur”. I’m not exactly sure why I saved it, but I think it was because it ...

The world has been turned upside down in the past few weeks. It’s really had an impact on businesses, employees, and personal finances. Our goal during this time is to keep people up-to-date wit ...

With the ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many offices are asking how to effectively stop the spread of germs and keep employees safe. Keeping office equipment like your copiers and pri ...

What does “Peace of Mind really mean”? During this uncertain time, especially with Coronavirus, this is a question many have been pondering. In the last couple of weeks, two friends of m ...

Planning for a successful future isn’t homogenous. It simply can’t be. The needs that you and your business have are likely to be different from every other owner and business out there. S ...

In an area with an extremely active rental market like Wilmington, finding people who are interested in renting your investment property often isn’t a problem. However, sometimes the problem lie ...

One of the most complex issues faced by HOA boards of directors is securing appropriate insurance coverage for the association. A number of factors go into determining what types of policies are neede ...

If your office or organization has a copier or multi-function printer, there is a good chance you are either currently under a maintenance agreement of some kind or have heard it mentioned to you or a ...

As a business owner, you make decisions constantly that you believe will reduce your risk and/or improve your business outcomes. There are countless ways to do this. In this article, we’ll prese ...

If you're a long-time investment property owner experienced in managing your own tenants, you may not be looking for full-service property management services. However, sometimes finding and secur ...

Those serving on HOA boards need to have a keen understanding of how essential a balanced budget is to the success of their associations. Drafting and ratifying a budget can often seem like a daunting ...

Today, many people are seeking balance in their lives. Whether it be balancing work, family, nutrition, or budgets, the art of balance ultimately brings harmony into our lives. But have you ever tho ...

Pursuing a master’s degree is a challenging yet unequivocally rewarding career step professionals can make to differentiate themselves within a vast and highly competitive job market. For those ...

Sometimes it helps to remind ourselves why we need to foster startups and innovative new companies. One big reason – we simply can’t count on large corporations to create jobs. We need sta ...

We believe that entrepreneurship is the future of the Cape Fear Region and are highly supportive of efforts to promote and expand it. As a result, we often have the opportunity to talk to people that ...

This Insights article was contributed by Kyle Hanlon, Corning Credit Union Information Security Analyst, and Keith Vandegrift, Corning Credit Union Information Security Team Leader. A data breach o ...

Insurance Agents are always throwing around insurance jargon, from the words “dec page” to “deductible” to “DL123”, but what do these words really mean? What kind o ...

You have probably heard the horror stories of businesses being stuck in contracts with vendors due to fine print or hidden language. In this piece I will help break down the essence of a copier contra ...