Starting a local business in North Carolina can be the fulfillment of a life-long dream or a great investment. Because of their potential, more and more local businesses are being launched all over the United States. Nationwide, there are more than 20 million local...
Month: May 2016
Driving safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day weekend coming, the unofficial gateway to summer will be upon us. This means that plenty of people across North Carolina will likely head to their favorite mountain or beach resort. With all holiday weekends, it is likely that there will be...
This is the time to review business progress
North Carolina business owners often use the time after tax season to reflect on how they can improve their business and their numbers for the next year. This is an optimal time to implement changes so that the effects can be realized on the next tax filing. One of...
Thermostat dispute settled
North Carolina residents may appreciate the ability to carefully manage household appliances and systems through smart technology such as the Nest thermostat. However, development of such smart products can involve legal challenges if the technology used by one...
Artificial intelligence in the operating room
People in North Carolina who have had surgery may have had it done with the assistance of artificial intelligence, and in the future, robots may perform surgery instead of surgeons. In a study, a robot under supervision did a better job than human surgeons of...
Autonomous vehicles and the insurance industry
North Carolina residents may be aware that the world is experiencing the advent of self-driving cars. Although the use of such vehicles may seem exciting, there are issues that must be taken into consideration.The insurance industry provides a service that uses risk...
Why alcohol can be so dangerous on prom nights
Prom season is arguably the most exciting time in a teenager’s life (right next to getting their driver’s license). It is supposed to be a night of glamour and fun that teens will remember for the rest of their lives.Unfortunately, the dangers that come...
Motorcycle safety myths to ignore
When riding a motorcycle on North Carolina roads, the best and perhaps only way to do so is defensively. This means that riders should assume that other vehicles will not see them and that riding at a speed appropriate for road conditions may reduce the odds of a...
Planning before starting a business
A North Carolina resident considering starting a new business may find that the effort can become overwhelming. Although entrepreneurship is often viewed as a means of gaining freedom in terms of both finances and time, the reality is that a business can require more...
Annual report shows decline in fatal truck crashes
North Carolina motorists who have been stuck in traffic because of a truck accident up the road may appreciate that the number of trucks involved in fatal accidents around the country went down by 5 percent in 2014 from the previous year. The statistic was part of a...