New year brings new job outlook A new year often brings the promise of a new start and new opportunities. For many, it also marks a good time to pursue a new job or a career change. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti...
Advice from minority entrepreneurs Just be better. That’s the advice given to start-up entrepreneurs from Curtiss Pope. Pope is a tech-based entrepreneur responsible for grocery and retail software such as Aislefinder.com and Supe...
Avoiding new identity theft tactics Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a series about a new identity threat to people of all ages that can harm you, or your child’s, credit and finances. In last month’s article, we d...
Low interest rates can help avoid estate, gift taxes You can avoid estate and gift taxes using a Grantor Retained Interest Trust (GRIT), which is especially attractive while interest rates are at current record lows. The estate and gift tax savings ...
How can I find funding for my business? One of the most challenging aspects of starting or running a business is finding the money you need. Entrepreneurs have several avenues to find money for their business, but no matter which source...
Customer service 101: We expect more. Recently my wife and I decided to visit a new chain of restaurants. We stopped at a Cheddars Casual Dining en route south. I will say that this was during the holiday season, right after Christmas...
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L. Darryl ArmstrongFour Rivers Business Journal
Biz Buzz Sleep Outfitters opened a new retail store at 3236 Irvin Cobb Drive, the former Blockbuster site, on Dec. 30, said Steve Plantz, company spokesman. The retail store, which sells national brands of...
Business Calendar Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2, Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center. Cost: $14 members, $25 non-members. RSVP by calling 443-1746 or info@p...
People & Business The Kentucky Historical Society appointed locals as new members to its Executive Committee at its annual meeting in November. Constance Alexander of Murray will serve a four-year term expiring in ...