Business

With the rapid advance of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, many of the world’s most notable companies are launching efforts focused on these emerging asset classes.

Many business owners and marketers recognize the importance of social media but don’t realize that their social media practices might be affecting their website’s Google rankings. Here are a few quick tips to boost your SEO while continuing to grow your following:

Hurricane Florence will be one of the costliest and most devastating storms in our history. While many are back to normal, the recovery and rebuilding for some will take years.

North Carolinians with Hurricane Florence damaged homes, businesses and property will be prime targets for scammers.

Besides verbal recognition, the most common way to award a person or company is with a plaque. Here are some creative ways to show appreciation beyond a plaque.

North Carolina earned the number six spot, moving up two spots from last year, in Area Development magazine’s ranking of best states to do business.

In response to a 2014 study that ranked Charlotte last among 50 metro areas for upward mobility, two companies are stepping up to the plate to address this issue.

I’m seeing the dawning of a new day for social entrepreneurship and the innovation it can provide for solving society’s challenges.

Executives seeking to climb the corporate ladder need three key skills: EQ (emotional intelligence), IQ and work ethic.

Employee recognition is an effective way to improve business in areas like productivity, engagement and retention. Employees who feel appreciated experience more self-worth, work harder and contribute more to their company.

Brand ambassador programs are catching on. However, rather than selecting a few influencers with high followings to promote their product or service, brands are taking another approach: building brand ambassador armies.

It started with passion. Then the idea. Now you even have the whole business plan with all the details addressed. What you likely do not have is the money. A business pitch competition might just be just the thing to get your startup truly started.

On the heels of being named one of the top 10 startups outside of Silicon Valley in 2018 by VentureBeat, Raleigh-based Pendo announced that it has secured an additional $50 million in venture capital funding. The product-management software firm plans to use the additional capital to – among other things – expand operations into Europe and Asia.

When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

Pitching the media doesn’t simply involve sending a press release. Some say the press release is dead, and we have one practitioner who presents a topic to business groups entitled “The Press Release is Evil.”

As two of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, it’s no surprise Raleigh and Charlotte lead the rankings for the best cities for young professionals.

Every business wants its website to appear at the top of the page for relevant Google searches – it’s a primary way prospective customers find companies. Did you know that Google uses more than 200 ranking factors in its algorithms that affect where a website is listed on the search engine results page (SERP)? Not all of these factors are created equal.

According to RevGen CEO John Rosar, hiring service industry alums can be great for business. Rosar’s top reasons include:

Typography is a part of your brand. Here are three things to consider when choosing fonts:

I remember working a consulting gig where a management team and an employee group were having trouble communicating.

In early 2018 The Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID Act was put into motion, requiring states to adopt better security measures for driver’s licenses and other identification cards. Before flying, make sure your driver’s license has been updated to the REAL ID, or bring an acceptable alternative form of identification, like a passport.

Cybersecurity threats are out there every single day for businesses, regardless of their size. That’s why business owners should lead by example and teach employees how to protect confidential information, like company finances.

Artificial intelligence is not science fiction anymore. AI is here, and it’s part of our daily lives.

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

A recent NC State study provides insight into the impact that disruptive industries such as fintech are having on the global economy.

The days of making a statement with a tie at work are gone since business attire has become much more casual. So, what is a guy to do for a little flair in his business wardrobe? The answer: cool socks.

We recently saved $2,500 when I remembered a little-known feature of many credit cards. A quick call and my thought was confirmed. All of us have benefits we aren’t using because they are often buried in the fine print.

Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.