By: Marita Murray Many business leaders know that their company needs to grow. Fewer of them have a clear and systematic understanding of why their current growth efforts may be producing less than the talent and resources invested in them were intended to support. Laura Patterson has spent twenty-five years at VisionEdge Marketing, the growth strategy
By: Marita Murray Many business leaders know that their company needs to grow. Fewer of them have a clear and systematic understanding of why their current growth efforts may be producing less than the talent and
Retirement is often seen as a time of relaxation and newfound freedom, but managing finances during this period can be more complex than many anticipate. While most plan for the basics, there are hidden
U.S. service sector growth moderated in June, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey, while the employment index returned to expansion after several months of contraction. The report provides updated information
Corporate travel requires precision, efficiency, and reliability. For executives traveling between major business destinations, every detail matters, from flight schedules and accommodations to ground transportation. While many organizations focus heavily on airfare and lodging,
Cisco confirmed that its Cisco AI agents rollout will begin in August, introducing AI-powered workplace tools to approximately 90,000 employees worldwide. The deployment is intended to support internal operations and employee productivity, marking a
The assumption that meaningful business financing requires a bank relationship is one of the most consequential outdated beliefs in small business finance. The non-bank lending market in 2027 is larger, more competitive, and more
By: KeyCrew Media Investors who have never bought property in Arkansas tend to arrive with assumptions built in other markets. They expect the same tenant-friendly laws, the same volatility, and the same level of
By: EM Publishing Media Success stories often begin in the most unexpected places. For Emilio Minor, the journey started not in a corporate office or Hollywood studio, but inside a warehouse. Through determination, vision,
The summer travel season brings more traffic and longer trips across North Carolina roads, increasing the odds of accidents. A car accident can happen in seconds, and the weeks that follow can affect a
By: Claire Thompson Purpose is often the first thing people lose sight of during major life transitions. Whether facing career disruption, burnout, caregiving responsibilities, illness, or personal loss, many people find themselves questioning what
By: Anna Brooks As communities across the United States face increasing risks from hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters, many leaders are asking a critical question: How can preparedness become part of everyday
Companies shift AI spending toward lower-cost models as businesses review enterprise AI budgets, operating costs, and measurable returns. The change does not signal a retreat from AI adoption. It reflects a more disciplined phase
A workplace injury rarely gives warning. One moment, a Florida employee is handling a routine task, and the next, they are facing medical bills, a missing paycheck, and a claims process most people never
By Emma Carter For many women, feeling exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, hormonally imbalanced, or disconnected from themselves has become an accepted part of modern life. Ally Kayton RMHI, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, believes it shouldn’t be.
By: Victoria Hayes At just 12 years old, author and philanthropist Amelie Anastasia is proving that a passion for storytelling can create meaningful change. On July 21, 2026, Anastasia will release Shelter Dogs, a
A growing number of businesses are skipping the dealer call and sourcing sanitation equipment the same way they buy everything else. By Emily Parker For most equipment categories, the shift to online purchasing happened
By: William Reimers When many people think about Jimmy Buffett, they think about music, beaches, relaxation, and a lifestyle that feels far removed from everyday stress. But behind the songs and the laid-back image
By: James Reynolds The real cost of workforce tool sprawl is not the subscription fees. It is the hours spent managing systems that were never built to work together. Ask a manager at a
A new federal proposal , the Incident Reporting Bill, would require certain artificial intelligence developers to report critical incidents to the U.S. Commerce Department within seven days of discovery. The measure was introduced by
By Vicky Oliver Chances are, your dad or your dad’s dad knew someone who worked at IBM for 30 years. Now no one knows anyone who works anywhere for an entire career. We all
U.S. supply chain resilience was the focus of remarks delivered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as he stated that the country’s supply networks must be capable of withstanding economic disruptions and coercive pressures. The
