Business

Business Briefs - August 13, 2020

Former Judge Baxley establishes local law firm The Douglas Jennings Law Firm LLC of Bennettsville has announced that former Circuit Judge J. Michael Baxley has become of counsel to the firm, and has opened an office at 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 202, on Daniel Island. Baxley, a...

When critics come calling (Part 1)

“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” — Aristotle In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Linus is curled up in a chair, reading a book, while Lucy stands behind him with a funny look on her face. Lucy then says, “It’s very strange. It happens...

Business Briefs - August 6, 2020

Home Telecom wins state BroadbandNow Award For the second time in two years, Home Telecom has been recognized by BroadbandNow for an Internet Service Provider Award. This year, Home Telecom is recognized as Top 5 Fastest Internet Providers in South Carolina. The awards recognize...

Manufacturing energy is exhausting

“You are responsible for the energy that you create for yourself, and you’re responsible for the energy that you bring to others.” — Oprah Winfrey Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and more specifically since March, how have your energy levels been? I have spoken to many people...

Meet the Merchant: Workplace Benefits guides companies through insurance labyrinth

Since the COVID crisis hit, the need for insurance has become even more important. Workplace Benefits LLC is one of the local businesses that helps employers, individuals, and families find affordable insurance options Owner Reese McFaddin Gately grew up in Sumter, South Carolina. She...

MUSC, local companies partner for Back2Business program

With ongoing COVID-19 concerns, officials at the Medical University of South Carolina organized a program to provide personalized safety plans for businesses, schools, government offices, and other establishments in the Charleston area to encourage the prevention of the coronavirus. The...

Leadership in times like these

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…” I Chronicles 12:32 There’s no question that we live in peculiar times. As a leader, it is more important than ever that you have clarity of heart and mind in order to lead effectively. Our...

How indecisive leaders hurt morale

Indecision may or may not be my problem. — Jimmy Buffett A story is told that former president Ronald Reagan once had an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The cobbler asked young Reagan, “Do you want square toes or round toes?” Unable to decide, Reagan didn’t answer,...

Business Briefs - July 16, 2020

DOUGLAS MARTHINSEN JOINS SANDERS LAW FIRM Douglas A. Marthinsen of Daniel Island has joined Sanders Law Firm LLC as an associate attorney. His practice is focused on criminal defense and civil litigation. Previously, he served as an assistant public defender for Oconee County. ...

Zavarella’s Italian roots honor ‘Papa’

It’s hip to be square at Zavarella’s Pizza, the locally owned restaurant located on Clements Ferry. When Zavarella’s opened a year ago, it quickly became a hit with locals. Customers especially crave their unique made-from-scratch square pizza. Owner Nick Mead was inspired by his godfather...