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Smith Moore Leatherwood to merge with Fox Rothschild in its southeastern expansion

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP will merge with Fox Rothschild LLP on Nov. 1, adding 130 attorneys to Fox while expanding into the Southeast. Mergers with six offices in Georgia, North…

Leadership Greenville has transformed leaders, city for 45 years

Forty-five years of Leadership Greenville has generated scores of leaders — political, social, civic, and business. It helped train Nancy Whitworth, Greenville’s economic development director and interim city manager; Phyllis…

South State Bank plans for continued success upon president and CEO’s retirement

John Windley, a banking veteran of 43 years, has announced his retirement as president and CEO of South State Bank after serving 12 years in the roles. Windley joined South State…

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Privacy is a hot topic these days, but do customers really want it?

By Chris Manley Ever since the European Union General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in May, it seems that every website I visit has a new privacy policy. Every…

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TRUST: How can both sides ensure success from offer to start date?

By Shawn Kinard The hiring market is very strong not only in the Upstate but across the country. Talent placements are made or lost quickly due to the fast pace…

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Flying solo: Don’t DIY your brand, but do learn the lingo

If you are a solopreneur, you are in really good company. Seventy-eight percent of all U.S. businesses are one-person shows. The talents of this diverse mass of freelance writers, artists,…

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Much like in sports, past business performance can often predict the future

By Chris Manley, CEO, Engenius My grandfather was an awesome guy. He loved his family, his church, and following sports. Following might be an understatement. He was an information bank…

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Is brand building still important in the digital age?

Your brand is still important. In fact, it’s more important than ever.

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The war on retention in the Upstate

There is no denying that, across the country, the war on talent for IT and engineering jobs is forcing companies to rethink their hiring and recruiting strategies.

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Pregnancies raise many questions in the workplace

By James E. Cox Jr. Counsel, Wyche P.A. It’s a situation that plays out every year in countless small businesses in the state: A valued employee is delighted to learn…