On Sept. 20, it was reported by the North Carolina Highway Patrol that four people suffered injuries after a concrete truck overturned onto a van. It appeared that the concrete truck was attempting to make a right turn but was traveling too fast. The incident occurred...
Month: September 2017
Opportunity still knocking for brick-and-mortar owners
There is a perception among the public at large that the brick-and-mortar retail business is under serious threat by online shopping companies. According to a report released by TimeTrade.com, however, the physical retail store may yet have a lot of life left. There...
Effective franchise marketing
Business owners in North Carolina who want to franchise their businesses, as well as franchisees, may benefit by understanding how to effectively market their franchises. Having the right marketing strategies in place can help businesses to grow and increase their...
Small business owners likely to overlook exit strategy
North Carolina enterpreneurs too often overlook the most valuable investment in their portfolios. Most people who own small- to mid-sized businesses work very hard for years to begin, develop and maintain their enterprises, yet they may spend little time planning and...
Parents to sue Boy Scouts for the death of their 15-year-old son
North Carolina residents who have children in the Boy Scouts of America may be interested to learn that a family is suing the organization for the death of their 15-year-old child. The boy reportedly died from heatstroke while on a trip in west Texas in June. The...
Investing in existing online businesses might be smart
North Carolina residents who are thinking about starting new online businesses might want to consider investing in existing ones. When people purchase existing businesses, they have several advantages. Existing online businesses are already profitable, meaning that...
1 dead after truck driver slams into wagon train
A truck accident involving a North Carolina Wagon Train hobbyist group on Sept. 1 resulted in the death of one person and left at least two others with serious injuries. Additionally, a horse that was part of the wagon train had to be euthanized at the scene. The...
What to consider when selling a business
There are many mistakes that could cost a North Carolina business owner money when it comes to sell the company. First, an owner may not understand what the company is worth before putting it on the market. This is generally considered to be a key step in an exit...