Global economic disruption uniquely affects each business. Whether you are being hit with a hammer or expect to suffer a slow burn, your reaction to changes and proactive planning will play a major ro ...

This Insights article was contributed by Richard J. Walsh, Director  UNCW’s Swain Center for Executive Education & Economic Development   These last several months have been ...

With all the uncertainty in the world over the past several months, investment property owners may be wondering how their rental properties will continue to be shown and leased. Thankfully, the proper ...

Deciding upon a permanent place of remembrance for a loved one is not only an important part of honoring their memory but provides a place for family and friends to pay tribute for generations to ...

Unemployment is on everyone’s mind, with millions suddenly out of a job in the fallout of the global coronavirus pandemic. If you are among those who are having to cope with an abrupt loss of in ...

With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting nearly every aspect of daily life, people are turning to technology to facilitate many activities that were once conducted in person. This has of course become ...

Who’s ready for three weeks or so of driving rain, power outages and a lot of uncertainty?  Definitely not this guy, but considering that we have already had two named storms at the time of ...

Who’s ready for three weeks or so of driving rain, power outages and a lot of uncertainty?  Definitely not this guy, but considering that we have already had two named storms at the time of ...

In the face of uncertainty, it’s difficult to offer startups useful advice. And, yet, that’s our goal at the CIE. It’s tempting to fall back on ‘hang in there’, we’ ...

These days we are all too familiar with phased approaches due to Covid-19 stay at home orders and re-opening plans. Sometimes the best way to introduce policies with a complex community of people is b ...

How do you know when your business is ready for expansion? Since our company is in the construction business, I will address this question regarding business growth from the standpoint of the c ...

We are going to reopen as soon as the Governor lifts restrictions. What are the most important things I should be thinking about as a business owner?   J ...

A panel from the local building and design industry got together to discuss sustainable housing efforts and its impact on the environment. Building material advancements have provided new homes ...

This article is current as of 5/20/20. The SBA has indicated that there will be constant, ongoing updates. Many businesses have been fortunate enough to receive funds via the Paycheck Protection Pr ...

By-line by AARP NC Volunteer Margie Sigman If you’ve been homebound for a while, your indoor scenery may be getting old. You’ve probably cleaned out a closet or two by now, but what abo ...

Since March 21, our community has been operating under a Stay At Home Order and navigating mitigation measures set by either state or local authorities to slow the spread of COVID-19. Residents, busin ...

As the father of a college student and a recent college grad, I can empathize with the stress that parents of college-aged children are experiencing during this unusual time. Should I send my child ba ...

In times of great uncertainty or disruption, some business owners will panic and bury their heads in the sand. Some will sit tight and wait for things to settle down. But others will try to create opp ...

This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Stephen Hill, Associate Professor of Analytics at the UNCW Cameron School of Business.   At the time of the writing of this article (early April 202 ...

Communities that are considerably bigger than your average neighborhood are, in the community management industry, referred to as large-scale communities. And, as you might imagine, the needs of these ...