tag:www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com,2005:/categories/viewpoints?page=13Viewpoints | Columbia Business Monthly Page 13Your Business Resource for Columbia & The Midlands2021-11-18T10:55:33-05:00urn:uuid:4c2469fb-999a-42a8-98f5-bf5c6fb9b4ae2021-11-10T09:31:15-05:002021-11-18T10:55:33-05:00Social Skills: The Top Six Things Business Owners Should Know About Social Media2021-11-10 09:31:15 -0500Lindsey Breitwieser Twenty years ago, the idea of an online entity that would feed us information on a constant, 24/7 stream, provide connection across the world in the click of a button and allow access to customers anywhere on earth would have seemed like the future-forward machinations of “Star Trek” back in the ‘60s. But here in 2021, those types of platforms are many, and the world of social media has become a part of everyday life for people across the globe. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d2c90e78-60d7-43db-a887-e3fb115c9d052021-11-10T09:23:24-05:002024-03-15T16:20:35-04:00Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey says SC ‘well positioned’ to take advantage of new opportunities2021-11-10 09:23:23 -0500David DykesHarry M. Lightsey III was nominated by Gov. Henry McMaster and confirmed by the S.C. Senate as South Carolina’s secretary of commerce in June.
In nominating Lightsey, McMaster said, “Harry Lightsey has been a fixture in South Carolina’s business community for decades, and I’m confident that with the vast experience he will be bringing to the Department of Commerce, South Carolina will keep winning.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1c1f26c7-4b50-4c6d-8498-89250bac4cce2021-10-13T12:30:26-04:002021-10-20T13:35:11-04:00Life Sciences Sector Poised for Growth, Success in Upstate2021-10-13 12:30:26 -0400Erin FordWhen describing South Carolina’s life sciences industry of today, words like “surging” and “booming” are often mentioned.
Life sciences is diverse, with seven sectors: drugs and pharmaceuticals; medical devices and equipment; digital health solutions; research, medical and testing laboratories; bioscience distribution; bio-agriculture and ecosystem support.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:668c927f-d508-4ae4-b2eb-bfb5522c28a42021-10-13T12:04:17-04:002021-11-09T10:24:52-05:00Focus on the Future2021-10-13 12:04:17 -0400Dean HyblAs I reflect on all that has transpired over the last 18 months, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed and tired. The pandemic, economic challenges, social reconning and global uncertainty have all touched each of us in our own different way. As others have said, we have all been in the same storm, but we each have been in our own boat (or life raft).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3db12be9-23de-49cd-8748-16d1afba6e352021-10-13T10:40:47-04:002021-10-20T13:35:17-04:00It’s OK to Want to Grow Your Business2021-10-13 10:40:47 -0400Ben PettitWe always say a year is one for the history books, but 2020 is one of the history books. A global pandemic, coupled with a cratered economy, has left people with a downright lousy outlook.
For many business owners, the past few months have been about surviving as every metric, plan, and rubric has been altered, thrown away, pulled out of the trash can, and re-altered again. However, what if you are ready to get out of this downturn? What if you want to start growing despite a pandemic?
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0826be92-5b71-4112-a2d9-67437d6e62082021-10-13T10:18:16-04:002021-10-20T13:35:18-04:00Five Things Business Owners Should Know About ERP2021-10-13 10:18:16 -0400Adam DrewesEnterprise Resource Planning, best known by its acronym ERP, is software that helps a company manage key business functions within a centralized system. Systems like accounting, manufacturing, supply chain management, sales, marketing, HR and more. With all these key business processes running from the same system, businesses can save time, automate processes, and provide robust reporting.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51476813-3119-4a80-9681-c1a78ae105e52021-10-13T09:27:43-04:002021-10-20T13:35:19-04:00Covid-19 and The Workplace: Tips for Employers2021-10-13 09:27:42 -0400Rachel Brown, MDSince the beginning of the pandemic, my team and I have been helping employers mitigate the virus to help keep their workplaces safe.
Below are some common questions I’ve received from employers.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:62008def-227c-4035-8a2b-b9196c2657a92021-09-20T11:52:47-04:002021-10-25T07:27:19-04:00SC Best in Business Voting is Open!2021-09-20 11:52:47 -0400David DykesThis is the inaugural year of the SC Best in Business awards. We look forward to recognizing companies and individuals from around the state that bring success to South Carolina's business community.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:67996e53-044c-4058-9792-9b340ec0ba6d2021-09-17T10:22:24-04:002021-09-17T12:09:31-04:00Columbia Best and Brightest 35 and Under2021-09-17 12:08:45 -0400David DykesWelcome to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under.
Now in its sixth year, our annual Best & Brightest 35 and Under issue celebrates the women and men who are rising stars in the business community.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0687e9dd-e2e0-41fb-849f-dc8563c50cc12021-09-13T14:36:22-04:002021-09-15T13:20:25-04:00Transforming Communities Through Education 2021-09-13 14:36:22 -0400D. Galen DeHay, Ph.D.At Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), we use the transformative power of education to create opportunity for all. Our student success mission equips us to do this work, and we have the partnerships to provide our students equitable opportunities to meet their career and life aspirations. Simply put, we are our community’s college. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2448ac9f-c1c5-45a5-9f77-ec1c098d29eb2021-09-13T14:10:22-04:002021-09-15T13:20:27-04:00And the Future Holds? 2021-09-13 14:10:22 -0400David Dykes
So what’s next?
In these times of Covid-19 and the Delta variant, consider:
- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson on Aug. 10, 2021, delivered a letter to Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin warning the school mask mandate they passed violates state law and the city must take action or face legal consequences
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:743ad97e-c199-418d-8bd5-1eb65fd98beb2021-08-02T10:24:29-04:002021-08-04T15:51:59-04:00A Bright Spot In The Housing Shortage2021-08-02 10:24:28 -0400Leigh SavageThe urgent need for more housing seems to be on the minds of every business, community, and real estate leader in the Upstate right about now.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:715241cb-e8d7-4497-ba81-913f8c271bc62021-08-02T10:22:08-04:002021-08-04T15:52:13-04:00Why Should Companies Hire Athletes?2021-08-02 10:22:08 -0400Leigh SavageResearch suggests athletes make good hires. After considering the number of hours spent at practice and competitions, chasing a dream, it should come as no surprise these players will succeed in work environments<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a3b0912-b029-4bf6-8a90-8c787d5e8e4f2021-08-02T10:16:17-04:002021-08-06T14:42:33-04:00Why IT is Key To Every Business’s Success2021-08-02 10:16:16 -0400Leigh SavageFixing computers is only a tiny piece of an IT professional’s duties.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a7a3e9f7-ee0c-4fc7-8b9b-f89b8d71a1e12021-08-02T10:12:38-04:002021-08-04T15:52:15-04:00Where Data Privacy Regulation Is Headed And How To Prepare2021-08-02 10:12:38 -0400Leigh SavageData privacy laws and regulations are now developing at a rapid rate.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ff21b036-07fb-4d78-ba2d-879d5ea3b72e2021-08-02T10:02:02-04:002021-08-04T15:52:17-04:00The Art of Customer Service2021-08-02 10:02:02 -0400Leigh SavageSouth Carolina is 38th worst in the country. But not The worst.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c8da44f3-20e2-4b7c-983a-d96c8dbd9a132021-07-01T12:26:42-04:002021-07-04T14:55:50-04:00Let’s Talk About Money With Our Children2021-07-01 12:26:42 -0400Leigh SavageParents are reluctant to talk about financial matters with their children, but then we inadvertently extend the cycle of financial illiteracy onto the next generation. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:77763667-ba3a-4f59-b5de-cfe5adf3860f2021-07-01T12:23:21-04:002021-07-04T14:58:19-04:00Start Thinking Differently About Talent2021-07-01 12:23:21 -0400Leigh SavageOn a global scale, there have been major shifts in the way we think about work, the people who do the work and where the work is done. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3d325003-5883-441c-b65c-31032ba8f3f32021-07-01T12:20:23-04:002021-07-04T14:58:24-04:00 3 Ways An Evolved HR Team Drives Profits2021-07-01 12:20:23 -0400Leigh Savage
When the Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to adapt to a new reality, many human resources departments faced challenges like never before. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ade9aa1d-afb5-41d9-bc0b-fb781f3fa0ae2021-07-01T12:13:19-04:002021-07-04T14:58:25-04:00The Evolving Employment Story2021-07-01 12:13:19 -0400Leigh SavageUnlike the Great Recession, which primarily affected male-dominated sectors such as manufacturing and construction, the Covid-19 recession disrupted the service sector, which employs more women.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4c95f255-8cfe-45e2-b7e2-49df88a13f122021-07-01T12:09:44-04:002021-07-04T14:58:29-04:00Those Who Lead2021-07-01 12:09:43 -0400Leigh SavageThis month, we salute women in business in South Carolina, a group of business executives, owners and entrepreneurs who take responsibility, accept accountability and excel in various fields. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d331444e-64d2-4139-b831-47964521e4bb2021-06-03T11:11:39-04:002021-06-07T13:10:05-04:00Alternative Financing Does Not Have to be Predatory 2021-06-03 11:11:39 -0400Leigh SavageEven before the pandemic, low-income communities and individuals have experienced disproportionate access to traditional financial products.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa3676bb-655e-4d1c-b462-a5f4553161ab2021-06-03T11:09:23-04:002021-06-07T13:10:08-04:00Are You Ready To Go Viral? 2021-06-03 11:09:23 -0400Leigh SavageCommunications within an organization, referred to as internal communications, have become increasingly visible and simultaneously more complex in recent years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>