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COVID-19: How Local Businesses Have Pivoted

Think of facing difficult circumstances as an opportunity to think creatively and innovate by Martie Cowsert Streit The pandemic is global. Every community, organization and individual has been impacted. We have navigated eight months of unprecedented disruption to our businesses…

F-Suite Editorial TeamOctober 15, 2020

Finance

Why You Need a Financial Review

Your banker can’t wait to meet with you and assess your needs By Kayleigh Rich Most people think that if they have debt or no money in savings, they are not eligible for a financial review. In fact, the opposite…

F-Suite Editorial TeamFebruary 10, 2020

Finance

How to Get to “Yes” with a Lender

The 5 Cs of Credit By Christopher Himsl Lenders come in all shapes and sizes, from the 3 Fs (Family, Friends and Fools) to bankers, private lenders and direct lenders. What they all have in common are the criteria they…

F-Suite Editorial TeamAugust 24, 2019

Finance

4 Steps in a Food Recall

Lowering the risk of a product liability claim By Paul Owens Many small businesses either manufacture or distribute food products. This includes food served in restaurants or sold in retail stores, online or at farmer markets and craft fairs. In…

F-Suite Editorial TeamJune 19, 2019

Finance

You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Be a Philanthropist

Giving doesn’t have to hurt. By Kristin Scott If you are a working woman in the Midlands, chances are you have been asked a time or ten to take part in a fundraiser or volunteer in some capacity. It...

F-Suite Editorial TeamMarch 15, 2019

Finance

5 Surefire Ways to Reduce Business Expenses

By Bill Edmonds We know that sales and incoming revenue are what make a business grow. So it stands to reason that outgoing expenses, if left unchecked, will be the downfall of a business. Monitoring cash flow and expenditures...

F-Suite Editorial TeamJanuary 12, 2019

Finance

When Disaster Strikes Your Business

A disaster almost always affects more than just your property. by Anna Gelbman Edmonds This past fall, South Carolina experienced the state’s third major flood in three years. Communities across the state that haven’t yet fully recovered from the 1000-Year...

F-Suite Editorial TeamDecember 4, 2018

Entrepreneurship Finance

Watch TV to Improve Your Business IQ

When entertainment is a lesson you can apply to your business By Bill Edmonds Want to improve your business practice, increase revenues and widen margins? Then watch more TV. Not just anything on TV, but The Profit. The Profit falls into a...

F-Suite Editorial TeamDecember 3, 2018

Finance

6 Must-have Insurance Policies for Business Owners

Your General Liability policy doesn’t cover every situation. By John M. Sadler The best risk management step you can take to protect your business is to find a knowledgeable agent who understands your business, answers your questions fully, and can...

F-Suite Editorial TeamSeptember 3, 2018

Finance

How to Manage Small Business Finances

No matter your business challenge, start with the numbers. By Earl Gregorich Cash is king, cash-flow kills and accounting is a daunting task. All of these statements are true and all of them are popular among many small business owners....

F-Suite Editorial TeamAugust 22, 2018