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Finance

Now What?

Practical advice for finding financial certainty in uncertain times By Shelia Tutwieler-Dawkins The pandemic has certainly created an unprecedented level of change for everyone. As women, we have been challenged with a wide assortment of new and different roles while…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 18, 2021

Entrepreneurship Nonprofits

Able South Carolina and ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law, not a suggestion by Kimberly Tissot The disability community celebrates an Independence Day outside of the July 4th. That day is July 26, 1990, the day President George H. W. Bush signed…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 14, 2021

Entrepreneurship

Why is My College Roommate Selling Herbalife?

A look at the decades-old relationship between working women and multi-level-marketing By Haley Kellner In the midst of putting together this article, a Facebook friend messaged me “Happy birthday.” I was surprised to say the least, given we’ve never spoken,…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 11, 2021

Entrepreneurship Leadership

What is the Columbia Chamber Doing for Me?

Thoughts from a Chamber executive By Henri Baskins At this point, it’s a known fact that we are living in a historic period of time. Businesses of all sizes are becoming accustomed to working and staying afloat during this pandemic.…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 9, 2021

Entrepreneurship Marketing

Proving Your Competency

Here’s a simple tool for selling yourself or your company as perfect for the job By Alysia Kehoe Now more than ever, securing the bid, getting the project, or attracting the customer is crucial. So, how do you make your…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 4, 2021

Attitudes & Etiquette

The Wonder Woman Myth

You weren’t born with superhuman strength and speed or the ability to fly By Ann Elliott Many of us believe we can do it all. Not only that, but we believe we MUST do it all. To compound the problem,…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 1, 2021

Attitudes & Etiquette

Animal Assuagement

Magical furry and feathered ways to cope with winds of change. By Karen Campbell Photograph by Shantel Whittaker For many of us, pets are family. By and large, businesses accommodate them, parks cater to them, and yoga classes include them.…

F-Suite Editorial TeamJanuary 25, 2021

Inspirers

Philips Automotive

This father-daughter team is having its best year in the company’s history By Carolyn Culbertson Photographs by Sally Scott When Nicole Rountree was in college, she went home for a visit, jacked her car up, and learned to do an…

F-Suite Editorial TeamJanuary 21, 2021

Entrepreneurship Marketing

Finish Strong in 2020 and Get a Jumpstart 2021

Assessing where you are and where you want to go are the first steps in moving forward By Karen R. Jenkins Entrepreneurs and small businesses are facing unprecedented times. We’ve always faced various challenges and leveraged our commitment, tenacity and…

F-Suite Editorial TeamJanuary 17, 2021