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Last year saw a flood of shared mobility operators bringing electric scooters and bicycles to Memphis. In June, Bird scooters made hundreds of shared electric scooters available throughout the city, just weeks after the introduction of Explore Bike Share.

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?

I fly weekly without fear despite one turbulent flight above Asheville’s mountains and a roach-infested Air Cubana flight.

Cities are defined by the leaders they produce. For 40 years, the nonprofit Leadership Memphis has been empowering community members through its leadership programs.

Imagine catching that hot new flick at a movie theater with its own bar and restaurant. At the new Malco Powerhouse Cinema Bar and Grill in downtown Memphis, you can do just that.

Remote work has become quite popular, with nearly 4 million Americans working from home for at least half the week. Memphians who want a shared workspace should look no further than these spots:

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

Quarles & Brady has announced the creation of a Time Venture Fund (TVF) to provide startups with the crucial legal advice needed at the formation stage while also providing a social benefit to the startup and entrepreneurship communities.

I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:

Late last year, guitar-maker Gibson chose to move its guitar production from Memphis to Nashville. It did not take long for the company’s building to find a new occupant.

We live in strange times. Anyone can broadcast anything via the web and social media. Unsubstantiated and biased “news” quickly compounds in prominence through the magic of algorithms. Truth has become elusive.

If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

Last week I led a crisis training for a nonprofit leadership team. It’s my favorite activity in public relations.

Inc. magazine looked at several factors, from early-stage funding metrics to job creation, in determining its recent list of the 50 best American cities for starting a business. Memphis made the magazine’s list, coming in at number 47.

A new educational institution has launched in Memphis. The Entrepreneur Training Institute (ETI) won’t award formal degrees, but it will give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed in today’s economic climate.

For minority business owners, one of the most promising developments of 2018 was the launch of The 800 Initiative. Announced last spring by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, it combines public and private sector resources to assist the roughly 800 black-owned businesses in the city.

Continuing education is beneficial for companies and employees. It’s something our agency encourages throughout the year, whether it’s through conferences, webinars or trade association memberships.

As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.

Can we believe we are saying 2019 already? As Q4 is ending, communication specialists are preparing to implement their 2019 strategies – these must include the use of video on social media.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

On-demand digital printing company Mimeo announced it will move its headquarters to Memphis, bringing 171 new jobs to the city. The company received $2.5 million in tax breaks to relocate.

Why so serious at work? Laughter can actually be beneficial for your workplace, according to a recent article from Fast Company.

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

Need a great gift for your favorite home cook? Arkansas-based Riceland Foods has a new look to its gift box and is also giving back to folks in need.

Sometimes we set goals for the future to make an excuse not to act right now. In my vocabulary, someday has become a word I use when I can’t think of a good reason why I can’t do something immediately.

Show extra holiday spirit and give back while you’re giving this season:

We discovered the perfect holiday present for the duck hunter in your life. Lifelong waterfowler and Arkansan, Brent Birch, creator and editor of Greenhead magazine, has published “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground.”