Running a successful business starts with hiring the right employees, but finding them isn’t always easy. Recruiting for candidates with the right experience to do the job is essential, but success requires more than a resume. To get the most out of your employees, you must nurture them to get the most out of each […]
There was a time, not too long ago, when health foods were limited to farmers’ markets and pricey, niche grocery stores. You weren’t likely to find college students or young adults indulging in costly organic produce, grass-fed beef, or anything else that might fit under the vague umbrella of “health foods.” Today, all that has […]
In 2012, Kelly Brooks launched her new platform, SHARE Charlotte, which continues to improve connections between community members in Charlotte, NC, and local nonprofits. This year, the Amy and Brian France Foundation supported the platform by hosting SHARE Charlotte’s 2020 Spotlight Contest series, #SpotlightOnCLT. Residents vote on which nonprofits need more visibility and financial support, […]
On August 25 Silver Falcon Capital kicked off its partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. A $50,000 donation was made to support the EC’s 14-week PreFlight and year-long InFlight incubation and acceleration programs. The partnership is the latest move in Silver Falcon’s ongoing mission to “invest in emerging entrepreneurial markets like Nashville in order to […]
Running a business is difficult, no matter your background. Finding trustworthy employees and planning for future growth are two of the toughest parts of running a successful business, and family businesses take a unique approach addressing them. The strategies they use aren’t limited to only locally-based companies, either — Volkswagen, Walmart, Nike, and Samsung are […]
