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A Review of 2022 in New Home ConstructionReflecting over the housing market in New Home Construction last year, it has been one to remember. It was a difficult year in terms of the availability of materials, delayed shipping times, product l ... |
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23 Reasons to Go Solar in 2023Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to get in better shape, improve our finances, live better, and do our part to help the environment. Many people don’t think of solar when it comes to ... |
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Coach to Client, It's More Than a WorkoutThe workout is over. As you slowly start to pull oxygen back into your body, the burning in your muscles starts to fade, your heart rate begins to calm down and you realize that there&# ... |
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Business Growth
2023….What is it to be?Every business owner that I know cruises into the front end of the new year setting their sights on growth, envisioning the future and feeling both simultaneously excited at the possibilities and over ... |
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How I Finally Became an EntrepreneurGrowing up, I wanted to be an entrepreneur with some cool and disruptive technology that would change the world. Then I became a CPA. It seemed like that was the end of my entrepreneurial dre ... |
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Ready to Drop a Check in the Mail? Read This First.If you've ordered anything online recently, you've probably noticed it has taken a bit longer to arrive than usual (what happened to Amazon's two-day delivery guarantee?). Many factors h ... |
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How Replacement Windows Contribute to Curb AppealThis article is a contribution by our client, Replacement Windows R Us. If you’re looking for content like this, please reach out to us by visiting our Wide Open Tech website! Replace ... |
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Getting Good At What You’re Bad AtKnowing what you’re good at is the catalyst behind your business success. To sustain that success and grow to new heights, many business owners must confront the things that they’re not so ... |
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Financial
Secure Act 2.0 - What You Need to KnowThe Secure Act 2.0 was recently signed into law, and it has numerous changes for retirement rules and regulations. It is a sweeping set of legislation passed by Congress to address the needs of Americ ... |
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Genesis Block Aims to Connect Minority Owned Firms to $2.5 Million in Contracts in 2023Genesis Block is preparing for an exciting 2023 by announcing a company goal to broker $2.5 million in contracting opportunities for minority owned firms. The average minority business enterprise spend ... |
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Economic Development
Why Participate in an InterCity Leadership Visit?It is a best practice for chamber of commerce and economic development leaders to plan and host intercity visit trips to peer cities to learn from other communities' successes and challenges and e ... |
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Addressing Real-World Fiscal Issues: UNCW College Fed Challenge Team Takes Second PlaceThis article was contributed by Jenny Callison. Perhaps you missed the play-by-play in this impressive tournament: after all, it didn’t get the same level of media coverage as the World ... |
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How to Tell if Your Flat Roof Needs ReplacingMost commercial buildings have flat roofs made up of a variety of different types of roofing materials. Here’s how to know if your flat roof simply needs minor repairs or if it’s tim ... |
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Legal Issues
Don’t Fall For Flood Insurance MythsMy partner, Steve Coggins, has a wealth of both legal and practical knowledge on coastal management and insurance law. Both he and I have had the experience of dealing with insurance claims that arose ... |
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You’re Never Too Old to SucceedOccasionally, successful business owners will say to themselves and their advisors, “I’m too old to start a multi-year plan for my future.” In many respects, this mindset is similar ... |
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How to Get the Most out of Living in a Community AssociationLiving in a community association can be a great experience. Still, it’s important to remember that there are rules and regulations to ensure everyone enjoys their time living there. In this a ... |
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Holiday Greetings and Gratitude from New Hanover CountyNew Hanover County has had a great 2022, with new initiatives and a keen focus on improving our core services. We won 10 national awards and one state award for innovation, New Hanover County ... |
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Residential Real Estate
10 Great Ways for Landlords and Tenants to Save Energy in Rental HomesIf you’re looking to lower your monthly bills or reduce your carbon footprint, employing energy-saving methods in your rental home is a great way to do both. In this article, we’ll give ... |
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The Pie Chart of DeceptionWhen selecting charities to support, don’t fall into the trap of using the Pie Chart of Deception (see graphic) to compare organizations. Focusing solely on this chart to determine an organizati ... |
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Local Veteran Launches Replacement Window BusinessHarry V. “Hutch” Hutchins, a veteran and business owner, has expanded his ventures to create Replacement Windows R Us, a company for high-quality replacement windows. Hutch's goal is t ... |
10 Steps To Prepare Your Facility For Heavy StormsThis article is authored by Rick Jones, Service Department Manager, Highland Roofing Company. It’s never too early to think about preparing your facility for heavy storms – especially now that our region is in the heart of hurricane season. Following is a 10-step action plan to ensure that your facility is ready for heavy storms. Be sure to check that your roof, gutters, and roof drains are clear of items that could damage the roof or block the flow of water ... |
The Luncheon for Literacy: More than a MealOn Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Cape Fear Literacy Council will celebrate the return of our signature event and fundraiser, the annual Luncheon for Literacy, after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many aspects of post-pandemic living, a few things are different. This year we will gather outdoors at the Watermark Marina overlooking the Cape Fear River, with guests seated under a spacious tent. Attendees can expect an empowering atmosphere, breathtaking vi ... |
Scams Are Soaring – Keep Up Your GuardThe numbers are in. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from last year, and the news is shocking. Over the past three years, reported losses to consumer fraud has tripled, coming in at a reported $5.9 billion in 2021. Nearly six million US consumers reported a scam last year and the median loss was $500. But the FTC can only tell us about fraud that was reported – we know the losses and number of victims is far higher. ... |
