Edge
The latest Edge coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
More in Edge, page 27
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United Way, Trust Company series talks investing for nonprofits
The Mission
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Women in sales: A powerhouse for business growth
Visionary industrialist John D. Rockefeller wrote, "If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success." In today's competitive world, innovators in business make quantum leaps forward while those who refuse progress go by the wayside. Mirroring this thought is Albert Einstein's classic definition of insanity as, "Doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting a different result." To boost your sales requires becoming open to new, or long-resisted, ideas.
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HR expert: These compensation and benefit strategies help retain employees
Passion, purpose and meaningful work are all key ingredients to a fulfilling career. But without the right pay, the equation doesn't quite add up. Money isn't just important; it's the fuel that keeps us all running.
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How a colossal joke sold America a bunch of rocks
I'm not sure what I did to anger the algorithm gods, but over the past couple weeks, I've encountered more than a dozen articles touting the "brilliance" of Gary Dahl, the inventor of the Pet Rock. Each of these articles offers a near-identical summary of Mr. Dahl's unconventional path to riches, and then concludes with advice about how "a great story can sell anything!"
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Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
Tom Rice
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Two high-profile Hixson properties being sold for $10.5 million
A pair adjacent properties holding high-profile retailers in a growing part of Hamilton County is on the market.
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Available balance: 30 banks in metro Chattanooga want your business
As a commercial lender for JPMorganChase for the past decade, Brandon Abney frequently had clients visit his Liberty Tower office looking to conduct business with America's biggest bank.
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Penny wise: Chattanooga money experts on how to avoid financial pitfalls
The bottom line is that money makes or breaks a business. It keeps employees happy and helps businesses grow. Yet there are certain financial pitfalls that seem to happen over and over again.
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Top 5 skills young professionals need to thrive at work
Success in today's fast-changing workplace requires more than just technical know-how. Employers strive to build teams that can adapt, think critically, and communicate effectively.
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Time capsule: Alstom announces $280M investment in 2007
Officials with Alstom Power announced that the company would increase its Chattanooga workforce by more than 50% and pour $280 million in new equipment and building refits into its Riverfront Parkway facility.
