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Memos

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Kim Hinshaw of Anchor Commercial/CORFAC International completed the sale of 243 Eagle Road in Goose Creek, consisting of 1.4 acres and a 5,000-square-... FULL STORY »

Finally, a PC program that gets rid of those annoying ads

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Advertising these days is just about everywhere. The Internet is ad-driven, and I'm OK with that. I understand how advertising makes possible so many ... FULL STORY »

IRS to sponsor workshop on small-business issues

5/7/2007 8:17:20 AM
Starting or running a small business can be taxing, so Uncle Sam wants to help. The Internal Revenue Service is sponsoring a tax workshop for small-b... FULL STORY »

Clothing store could soon have a buyer

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
A downtown apparel shop owned by fallen economist Al Parish could come under new ownership in the coming months. At least one potential buyer has eme... FULL STORY »

Distinctions

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Education Foundation have named the following individuals to the advisory board of the Trident Region... FULL STORY »

Executive items

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
AutomotiveBoBo Brinson has joined Saturn of Charleston as a sales representative. Previously, he owned BoBo's Deli and Grille and was an agent for ... FULL STORY »

Worker is concerned he may have overpaid for coverage

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Q: I was hired a couple of months ago by a large company, and my insurance benefits kicked in as scheduled on the first of this month.However, the pay... FULL STORY »

Director seeking ways to dealwith micromanaging boss

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Q: I am the director of a large project management group. My manager's boss, "Ellen," frequently redirects my employees' activities without talking to... FULL STORY »

New businesses sprout in Lowcountry

5/7/2007 8:16:01 AM
Two new businesses with similar names have taken root on opposite sides of town. For starters, Sprout maternity and infant boutique has opened at 916... FULL STORY »

Travelers to Europe can lessen effects of weakening dollar

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Q: I'm going to Europe on vacation this summer. How can I feel less of a pinch from the dollar falling against the pound and euro?A: It's tough times ... FULL STORY »

Postage hike a challenge for small companies

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
When postal rates go up on May 14, many small-business owners will be looking for ways to save on their mailing costs. Many will switch to e-mail and ... FULL STORY »

More opting for mortgage insurance

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback.Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into... FULL STORY »

Top hedge fund managers soar into salary stratosphere

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
A handful of top hedge fund managers have joined the billion-dollar club: They had paychecks totaling more than $1 billion each in 2006 alone. After a... FULL STORY »

'Stub equity' can be difficult to put value on

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
If one share in a publicly traded company is worth $120 in cash, what would be the right value for a similar share if the company were taken private?S... FULL STORY »

Businesses seek to reap rewards from blooming demand for fuel

5/7/2007 8:12:26 AM
Corn off the cob and into the car. Ethanol, a fuel derived by boiling down plants, is a red-hot commodity in today's volatile energy industry. Bolste... FULL STORY »