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Video is a powerful tool to share a story, and current trends indicate younger generations prefer video content over other forms of communication.

The universal design standards trend in home renovations is aimed at enabling people to comfortably age in their current homes. Modifications like step-less entrances, curb-less showers, appliances and switch plates at accessible heights, pocket-door vanities in the bathroom, and easy-open windows make it easier for people to function well in their homes as they age.

According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, 2017 was a landmark year for our state with:

Corporate April Fool’s Day pranks are yet another example of brands becoming less “stuffy” by using humor, personality and even a bit of irreverence to connect with their customers. This strategy has proven successful for many companies, but it can backfire if not thought out properly.

Located in downtown Raleigh, Campbell Law School was rated one of the top schools in the nation for bar exam passage. In the latestAmerican Bar Association bar passage data report, Campbell Law School ranked No. 15 with a passage rate of 97.86% within two years of graduation for its Class of 2015

The key to being happier and more productive at work might just be bringing your best friend to work with you. Your furry bestie, that is.

Sharon Hill worked at IBM when a company-sponsored meeting on etiquette gave her a business idea. Hill started hosting seminars internally at IBM and outside the company.

Professional networking is necessary for individuals and small businesses to get a foot in the door. In-person networking is effective for making connections. Nearly 100% of people surveyed by HubSpot said face-to-face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships.

As Mike Tyson said, “Everybody has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.” I don’t make it a habit to quote “Iron Mike,” but this is the perfect statement to illustrate what life is like in the middle of a crisis. Your plan may be sound, but crises are unpredictable.

Podcasts have risen in popularity. New to the idea? Thepodcast.com offers this definition: “A podcast is talk radio, but on demand. It’s a series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme.”

WGU North Carolina Chancellor Catherine Truitt announced nine prominent leaders in business, education, health care and other key growth areas for North Carolina have joined the nonprofit university’s Advisory Board.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to freshen up your office surroundings. Clutter-busting tips include:

Entrepreneur magazine recently released its 39th annual Franchise 500 rankings. Of those franchises, the seven best opportunities for U.S. veterans were identified. These companies put emphasis on attracting veterans as franchisees.

You don’t need to be wealthy to hire a personal assistant. Just smart.

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC announced a donation of $50,000 from Greg Lindberg, founder and CEO of Eli Global, a privately owned federation of companies operating in 15 sectors worldwide.

Move over, blonde bombshell. Mattel announced new dolls modeled after and honoring actual historical and contemporary females who have made an impact.

On the third Thursday of every month, business professionals and beer enthusiasts around the Triangle gather to network at select restaurants, bars or breweries.

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.

Should a “mental health day” count as a paid sick day? Last year, a viral tweet from a CEO showing support for taking mental health days put this topic in the spotlight.

Have good common knowledge about cars? Take the true-false car myth quiz:

Blockchain. Artificial intelligence. Fintech disruptors. It’s been hard to ignore the excitement and speculation surrounding each of these disciplines, which have become some of the trendiest business terms of the past few years.

Is your business getting the most out of its sites, apps and channels? Are you engaging with customers to the best of your ability? If you aren’t using a digital analytics program such as Google Analytics, then chances are you aren’t.

Too often, business owners try to deduct every possible expense, but this can be counterproductive. It makes your business appear less profitable on paper, which could limit the amount of money you can borrow to help grow your business.

Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it down to two thinking patterns: management- and leadership-focused.

As we approach our second anniversary of The North Carolina 100, we’re excited to unveil our new website.

Recently, North Carolina native Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first African-American woman to own and run a billion-dollar business, attributed part of her success to client advertisement. Her enterprise, Act 1 Group, is a workforce solutions company that began with just “a brain, a phone and a phonebook.”

The concept sounds simple, but then you go to write a post and get stuck. Follow these social media writing tips from my blog post for developing your social media tone of voice for your business, organization or personal account.

A recent report by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation recognizes that life sciences industries (pharma, biotech, medical devices) are growing.

At the Annual Meeting each year, the North Carolina Chamber recognizes two individuals with an outstanding sense of public responsibility by honoring them with the Distinguished Citizenship Award and Distinguished Public Service Award.

“Big data” has been one of the more prevalent corporate buzzwords over the past few years and has left many companies confused about if, when or how they should be utilizing their own data.