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If there's one word to sum up the secret to Spartanburg County's string of successful economic developments in recent years, it's collaboration, and local leaders say what makes that collaboration effective is sharing a common vision. That's OneSpartanburg Inc. Vision Plan 2.0is the second iteration of a five-year community-wide goal launched in 2017. “Spartanburg's economic growth over the past five years has been historic and nationally recognized,” said Allen Smith, president and CEO of OneSpartanburg. “Nearly every success is tied to the recommendations of the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 1.0. This plan is not a proposal, it is an implementation strategy,…
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022 opened with great fanfare in Barcelona from 10 to 13 May 2022, highlighting the commercial potential of new video walls through next-generation commercial displays and solutions. With the vision of “Rethinking Business,” Samsung Electronics has released the latest product series of The Wall in 2022, which provides premium professional features. “Micro-LED technology will define the future of display innovation. From luxury industries to hospitality and travel, the possibilities for micro-LED to help businesses achieve more are endless.” said Hyesung Ha, executive vice president of visual display business at Samsung Electronics. “ISE is the largest show…
Photo courtesy of Rodnae Productions (via Pexels) Many people have heard of Bitcoin, but only a few fully understand how cryptocurrency investing works. According to 2021 data from the Pew Research Center. 9 out of 10 Americans They say they know a thing or two about cryptocurrencies. Still, only 16 percent say they have invested in, traded, or used some form of cryptocurrency. While you may not need to know how the technology behind cryptocurrencies works, it's important to learn how investing in cryptocurrencies can benefit your business. Is it common for companies to invest in cryptocurrencies? It is becoming…
Image by emperorcosar on Shutterstock By Gregg Rockett, Professor of Practice at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel & Tourism Management Introduction “Leadership is about establishing the vision of the future, along with great strategy and building a great culture,” Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton Worldwide (Smith, 2019). An effective leader drives the vision for the organization, thus setting out the aspirations of the company, i.e., where it wants to be and/or what it wants to achieve in the future. This article highlights the contrasting vision of the leaders of three hospitality enterprises and how they have influenced…
Washington, April 20, 2022 Germany, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Visual Objects, the B2B guide to choosing the best creative services, Nearly half (47%) of small businesses have no search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. In their business.Surveyed SMBs cited the complexity of SEO strategies and lack of immediacy of results from SEO efforts as reasons for delaying SEO investments. However, 25% of SMBs plan to implement an SEO strategy in 2022, citing the long-term benefits. 79% of small businesses are confident that they understand SEO. What SEO tactics are small businesses using? Visual Objects surveyed 1,003 small business managers and…
On Thursday, April 14, the Department of Commerce released a report prepared by policy research firm Econsult Solutions, highlighting the impact PHL's Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program (TCB) has had in achieving four key program objectives in 2021. Making Philadelphia's neighborhood business districts cleaner. Creating an attractive environment for shoppers promotes the economic success of nearby businesses. Create job opportunities for Philadelphians. Build the capacity of local small businesses and organisations to provide cleaning services. About TCB Launched in 2020 with the support of City Council Member Sherrell Parker, the TCB program expanded and enhanced the existing Business…
COVID-19: Briefing note #100, April 13, 2022 As COVID-19 becomes endemic in much of the world, we turn our focus to sustainable and inclusive growth. On March 2, 2020, just over a week before a global pandemic was declared, we published COVID-19: Briefing note #1. Our plan was to publish an update on the virus’s implications for business for as many weeks as the news felt urgent. We did not expect to continue for more than two years, nor to ever publish briefing note #100, as we have today. It’s painful to reflect on these 100 editions, on the millions…
Successful entrepreneurs are intensely focused on their business. That's a big part of what makes them successful. But as your business grows, it becomes very important to expand your focus on your personal finances and take the right steps to cover your current expenses and plan properly for the future. “In my experience, most entrepreneurs have great instincts, great determination, and business vision, but very few have a well-thought-out personal wealth management plan,” says Raleigh's RBC Wealth. said Nicholas Murphy, first vice president of management and financial advisor. , North Carolina “It's like a lawyer not having a will. Lawyers…
*This post will continue to be updated as new information becomes available, so please check back frequently.* In November 2021, the City of Philadelphia Accelerate your businessis an equitable business growth fund with the first round of prizes expected to be distributed in early 2022. Businesses owned by people of color face unique barriers in accessing resources and opportunities, a situation that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Boost Your Business provides capital to Philadelphia's diverse entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses. Eligible companies will be scored based on the impact and feasibility of their growth plans. Only…
Developing a strong vision is often considered a prerequisite for good leadership, but it's only the first step. How can leaders translate their vision into reality when rapidly changing circumstances interfere with the need to adapt on a daily basis? That process can take years. The author, an advisor to large companies undergoing major transformation, suggests his three-pronged approach: 1) Build your strategic planning process around your vision instead of putting it on the back burner. 2) Focus your experiments on issues related to your long-term vision. 3) Invest in training programs to help your staff develop the skills and…