Six simple benefits to keep your employees happy
Employee perks and benefits are the second biggest thing employees should consider when thinking over a job offer (behind base salary).
Of course there are the normal (and costly ones) like healthcare, dental, vacation days and bonuses. However, not all benefits need to cost your company a ton of money, and these six low cost/free benefits may just put you a step ahead of your competition in the quest for top talent — and help you with your talent retention once they're on board.
Planning, creativity keep holiday expenses in check
The closer the holidays loom, the less time harried families have to buy gifts, plan seasonal events and make travel arrangements. Unfortunately, when time is at a premium and you're forced to make last-minute decisions, it's usually your budget that suffers.
Chamber, local pols get 2012 business feedback
A couple of weeks ago, Cornelius Commissioner John Bradford and I called on 19 local Cornelius businesses, stopping in to see how the business was doing and how the town and Chamber might be able to assist. Of the 19 businesses, 16 were local Chamber members. More recently, I had the opportunity to do the same with Huntersville Commissioner Danny Phillips, visiting with 12 businesses. (We intend to make similar visits in Davidson next month).
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Holiday season leads to serious messes
Sabrena Fernandez was shopping in Walmart recently when she was overcome with joy.
How well do you understand your 401(k) fees?
If you're like many Americans — 71 percent, according to an AARP survey — you might be under the impression that your 401(k) plan administrator doesn't charge you anything to maintain your account. You'd be wrong.
Leadership: are you a genius or genius-maker?
How smart leaders and their styles bring out the best in people.
According to surveys on engagement, most workers have greater capabilities, creativity, talent, initiative and resourcefulness than their jobs allow — or even require — them to use.
U.S. home prices improve, economic growth on rise
Here's a look at recent market trends, as U.S. consumers march headlong into the holiday shopping season while the U.S. government continues a steady march toward that fateful fiscal cliff.
Business Notes December 7, 2012
Langtree another step closer to 'Ethosphere'
RLWest Properties and Langtree Development Company have selected Charlotte-based Pharos Hospitality to co-develop the Ethosphere at Langtree in southern Mooresville.
