Business owners in North Carolina and elsewhere who plan on selling their companies should start preparing for the sale as soon as possible. Being proactive about the process of selling a company allows an owner to exert more control over it. In most cases, it will...
Month: February 2020
NSC estimates 2019 traffic death numbers, notes areas of concern
North Carolina drivers should know that the number of traffic deaths has definitely gone down when compared to the 1970s but is still too high. The National Safety Council released its preliminary estimate for 2019 and stated that approximately 38,800 people died in...
Tips for CMV drivers who want to avert drowsiness
Drowsy driving is a serious concern for CMV operators in North Carolina and across the U.S. According to the FMCSA's Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 13% of truckers were discovered at the time of their accidents to be drowsy. Fatigue can come with long hours and a...
Key considerations when buying and selling businesses
When buying and selling businesses in North Carolina, there are many aspects to consider. Those selling the business will want to maximize its value. Those who buy a business will need to know what they are buying. This is true whether it is a large, small or...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue
Tractor-trailers are a common sight on North Carolina highways. Since these commercial trucks are so big, they can cause a lot of damage, especially in the event of a collision with a passenger vehicle. There are several causes of big rig collisions, including truck...
Common mistakes companies make during the sale process
Selling a business can be both an exciting and challenging time in a North Carolina owner's life. Therefore, it is important for those who are thinking about selling their companies to avoid as many errors as possible when doing so. For instance, it is rarely a good...
How to prepare a business for sale
Business owners in North Carolina and throughout the country who want to sell their companies in the future could benefit from planning for that sale today. When buyers evaluate a company that they want to purchase, they want to see that the company is led by...
Sleep apnea a danger to U.S. roads
Truck drivers in North Carolina and elsewhere are around 11 times more likely to suffer from sleep apnea than the general population, according to research. This is concerning because the disorder often makes people feel excessively drowsy during waking hours, which...