If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, you are undoubtedly passionate about your business and determined to succeed. And like many who are in business for themselves, you may sometimes struggle with bringing work home with you. People in all careers can struggle with work/life balance, but it can be even more difficult… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Your Business and Personal Finances Shouldn’t Mix – Here’s Why
You Just Got Your Property Tax Bill, Now What?
Most North Carolina businesses will receive their property tax bill in July or August. So, having just received your property tax bill, what should you take a closer look at? What You Need to Know about Property Tax in North Carolina Real Property: All real estate, except properties under exemptions and exclusions by statute, is… Read More »
Calculate Your Commute Costs
According to US Census research, Americans spend roughly 26 minutes each way on their daily commute. While our local commute time is slightly below the national average at 21.4 minutes, those minutes add up over the course of a year – and so can the associated costs. A Citi Commuter Index found the average commuter spends… Read More »
Advocacy Update: Infrastructure, Parental Leave, & More
Infrastructure Paving– The North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently in the process of evaluating our Division paving needs for the 2020 season. As part of their process they are reaching out to the community for input into the process. If there are state maintained roads in your area that you would like to be… Read More »
Maximizing the Value of Your Business Insurance
Insurance is a critical asset. Maximizing the value of that asset requires businesses to do more than pay their renewal premiums on time. When your company is dealing with a loss or a potential liability, asking and answering the question “are we covered” should be one of your first priorities. Once you determine whether you… Read More »
Cultivating Talent
Why Internship Programs Help a Community Grow Caps have been tossed, successes toasted. For the many local graduates who have recently received their degrees, a big question looms. Not just about where they will work, but where they will live. It’s more important than ever for cities to actively promote livability. The competition for talent… Read More »