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Lesson Number One: Wisdom
Your author passes on lessons in wisdom to the younger generations. by Cam Marston My daughter graduated from college in May. It occurred to me that after more than 20 years advising corporations and more than seven years interviewing workplace leaders on my What’s Working with Cam Marston radio show and podcast, I should have some advice…
Three Tips To Help Your Business Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes
Essential for growth, continuity and stability by Alexis Willis In May, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed several bills that will alter various compliance requirements for businesses (such as implementing a mobile workforce safe harbor for nonresident workers and decoupling from federal Section 174 for research and development costs). Is your business prepared to meet your new compliance…
Sunny Skies Ahead?
The Port of Mobile has entered an era of growth ahead of the uncertain U.S. trade tariffs. by David McGrath The Port of Mobile should be considered one of the crown jewels of the local economy, along with Airbus and Austal. The port, which has been one of the fastest-growing ports in the country over the past…
Little Things That Can Threaten a Business Deal
Important notes for those looking to sell a business by Stephen Weaver Recently, I ran into a situation in which a business deal started to teeter on the brink of falling apart. This wasn’t because the buyer and seller didn’t get along (meetings always went well) or because there was a haggle about price (it was a…
Evaluating Job Offers Can Be Key to Professional Success
By Jazmin Hill, Content Specialist, Columbia Southern University You have great news! After submitting your resume and attending job interviews, you have an offer on the table to consider. You’ve put in a lot of work between developing your resume, researching positions, and preparing for interviews to land the job. But the work isn’t over…
Playing It Smart
Leveraging low-cost tech to keep small rural retailers competitive by Chris Marshall Recently, I was asked by a friend and local business owner to give a low-level, realistic answer to a question about how small and local retailers can use technology to control costs and possibly grow sales. The point he was making was that…
Two Men Walk Into A … Gym?
A lesson of sales: know your audience by Cam Marston Two young men walked into the gym together. They were attending a job fair for engineers hosted by defense contractors. They were students at the university where the fair was being held, and they paused when they entered the gym, took in the scene of…
The Golden Age of Mobile
Multiple developments on both sides of the bay build momentum. by Pratt Thomas Location, Location, Location. This beloved real estate mantra has rung true for centuries. The indigenous people followed by the European settlers recognized the strategic location and natural resources of Mobile and Baldwin County. Mobile’s position along the Mobile River and its proximity…
Scaling Expertise
The game-changing impact of fractional professional services by Jordan W. Gerheim Today’s business landscape is dynamic. Companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to access top-tier talent while maintaining flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Enter outside or fractional professional services — a growing trend that’s reshaping how businesses approach executive leadership and specialized expertise. The fractional services model…
Desciplined, Consistent and Long Term
Mitchell McLeod Pugh & Williams discusses its approach to investing. by Lindsay Mott Fletcher Mitchell McLeod Pugh & Williams (MMPW) was founded in 2006 by Rick Mitchell, Doug McLeod, Kyle Pugh and Carmen Williams. In the almost 19 years since the firm was founded, it has established itself as one of the largest independent investment…
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