In business, in economic growth…if you build it, will they come? I think the answer, at least in the case of our industrial corridor on US-421, is yes. And I don’t mean building new of ...

As you might expect, the state of the economy and the housing market - both locally and nationally - can have a huge impact on how your investment will fare in the upcoming year. The Wilming ...

You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it wi ...

This Insights article was contributed by Dr. William Sackley, Director of BB&T Center for Global Capitalism and Cameron School of Business Professor of Finance   Last summer my colleague, D ...

Many business owners support their families through their businesses. If something were to happen to you, such as a sudden death or permanent incapacitation, it may affect both your business and the l ...

Engaged and happy people are the secret ingredient in every success story. Imagine an unhappy entrepreneur or employee setting the world on fire with a new idea and an enthusiastic team of followers & ...

What are reserve funds and what are they used for? Reserve funds are broken down into capital and non-capital expenses; capital would be replacing a roof; non-capital would be painting. These are IRS ...

Planning for a successful business future is an exercise in foresight and commitment. Without foresight, it may be difficult for you to determine what success means to you. Without commitment, even th ...

There are many advantages provided to investors who own rental properties in a college town. As long as there is a college or university accepting students, there will always be people looking for ren ...

Homeowners can often have differing views of their community associations — some positive, some negative —  depending on their source of information and experiences in the community. ...

Sometimes, despite best intentions and best efforts, an estate plan leaves unintended problems for heirs, trustees and others to solve. For example, a trust may have become outdated because of changes ...

The past decade was one full of technological advancements spanning from 13 different iPhone releases to industry disruptors Uber and Lyft implementing rideshare technology. How we approach our daily ...

On December 21, 2019 President Trump signed into law a spending bill that included good news for taxpayers in Southeastern NC. The spending bill included retroactive major disaster related tax relief ...

This Insights article was contributed by Richard Pasquantonio, CPA/CFF, CFE, CDFA (NC License Number 33577), an associate at Adam Shay CPA, PLLC. S corporation (S Corp) taxation is a popular elect ...

One of the best ways to guarantee that you'll get a good return on your investment home is finding quality tenants. Though this may sound simple, the discerning landlord will understand that there ...

This Insights article was submitted by Rob Penn, President and Wealth Advisor. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, with over 27 years of working with retirees, I feel like I have ...

As 2019 winds down, expect a steady stream of predictions for the business climate in the coming year and decade. There’ll be exciting trends in technology, concerning forecasts on climate chang ...

It’s the end of the year with all its inherent stressors and I recently offered you an article about failure. What could be more of a downer? Okay, let me redeem myself and throw you a lifeline. ...

The new year is upon us, and leaders are already wondering how to accomplish all of their 2020 goals. You can start by doing what you do best, delegating what you can, outsourcing where needed, and th ...

Each December, you hear it everywhere. “A year in review,” “favorite sports moments of the year,” “best music and films of the year,” and so on. When the end of yea ...