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Below you will find the latest happenings in the world of real estate, business and industry in Charleston and the Southeast. South Carolina is experiencing explosive growth and is targeted by investors throughout the United States and globally.
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5 Best Business Opportunities in Charleston
South Carolina continues to gain a reputation as a business-friendly environment. The Palmetto State not only has a temperate climate and favorable taxes, but it is also a shipping hub and center for advanced studies. The City...
How to Attract Good Tenants to Your Property
As a commercial real estate investor, you understand that you aren’t going to make much money if your properties remain vacant. But you also don’t want to have high turnover rates or problem tenants who will create costly...
What’s Happening in the Commercial Real Estate Market?
While rising interest rates are impacting the economy as a whole, experts predict the commercial real estate market will continue performing, particularly well in the short term. Even though certain sectors continue to lag, the...
Why You Should Invest in Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate (CRE) has remained a reliable investment regardless of market conditions. Of course, any investment comes with some risk. But investors are typically looking for benefits like profitability, tax...
South Carolina Sees Record Job Growth
The South Carolina economy and business environment continue to thrive. While it’s true that many low-paying jobs have struggled nationwide in the wake of the pandemic, the activity in this part of the country continues to show...
New Business License Reform for South Carolina
South Carolina businesses have traditionally been required to pay business license taxes based on their gross income. But those rates historically varied from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In 2020, the state passed the South...
SCPA to Not Extend Cruising Contract
Having the cruise ship industry operating out of your city can be equal parts convenient and controversial. Charleston has experienced this firsthand and has recently made the decision to end its contract with the cruise...
5 Tips for an Ergonomic Office
When your employees are tired, they aren't going to do their best work. Even worse, uncomfortable and fatigued working conditions can lead to workplace injuries and higher rates of absenteeism or turnover. You can avoid these...
8 Ways to Make Your Office Eco-Friendly
Going green with your office space makes sense for quite a few reasons. Aside from being the right thing to do for the future of the planet, an eco-friendly building can save you money on energy bills. Your customers and...
South Carolina’s Port Authority Continues to Grow in 2022
The South Carolina Ports experienced its best calendar year in history in 2021, even in the face of ongoing supply chain challenges. The South Carolina Port Authority (SCPA) reported an 18% increase in pier containers handled...
Is It Time for a Bigger Office?
Growing your business is exciting and likely the realization of a number of key business goals. But you can’t expand your business and expand to remain in the same physical space. At some point, you’re going to need some more...
5 Different Types of Commercial Leases
A commercial real estate lease isn’t something you want to jump into without doing your research. Most require a commitment of resources and are filled with some language that might seem daunting. But these agreements between...