Business

In my 20s, when I was put in charge of a 25-person marketing team spread over two floors at The Charlotte Observer, I observed our biggest weakness was communications. Ironic, since we were in that business.

Memphis has quickly become a center for logistics, medical and agricultural startup companies. The organizers of a major startup convention have apparently taken notice.

For women living in poverty, jobs can be hard to come by. As a social enterprise, My Cup of Tea in Orange Mound is dedicated to giving women dignified work and new skills.

Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:

Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.

What kills a good presentation almost as much as a lack of preparation? Letting the adrenaline get the best of you.

Want to create stronger passwords to protect yourself against cybercriminals? Here’s our two cents:

“Twenty years ago, there were only five cars on this street — and they belonged to store owners,” said Bubba…

Opened in 1945 when there were not many other African-American-owned businesses in Indianola, Club Ebony has succeeded through three owners…

When the Grammy board searched for the most appropriate location to build its first museum outside L.A., they could have…

Leveraging off The 100 Companies’ success in 20 geographical markets from Denali to Dubai and our launch of The Travel 100, our publishing network expanded this week into a second industry vertical: The Association 100.

Memphians might soon see a four-wheeled, box-shaped object rolling around town. Starting this summer, FedEx will begin testing its SameDay Bot – an autonomous robot that helps retailers make short-range deliveries.

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.

Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:

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.