Reality Check Part III: It’s all about the cash flow

All businesses are equal in the eyes of financial failure. Many people are under the false impression that well-established businesses are safe from any form of financial collapse; however, the reality is that all businesses are at risk of financial mishaps. Companies, large and small, are vulnerable. Likewise, just as easy as a company can... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local

June 8, 2018

Out Of This World: A look at the Space Festival at VMNH

Space. We’ve all dreamed of it, but few of us have ever had the opportunity to venture into the final frontier. On Saturday, June 16, the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville is set to bring us all closer to our unrealized, intergalactic dreams, when it hosts its first-ever Space Festival from 9 a.m.... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local

May 10, 2018

Small Gestures Make A Difference

You may recognize Debra Dockery from her businesses Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves. Dockery has a keen business sense and understands that to be successful you must value all interactions with people. “I love what I do. I love my clients. I want to provide special attention to my clients year after year,”... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

May 9, 2018

Preserving Firefighter History Through Art

For the past 13 years, Billy Scearce, Jr. has been a captain with the Danville Fire Department at Station 6 on Westover Drive. He began his career protecting the residents of Danville in 1981 with the Danville Sheriff’s Office where he spent seven years as a deputy sheriff. ” I had the opportunity to switch... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local, People

May 9, 2018

Reality Check Part II: Starting a Business

If you haven’t read Part I, click here. So, this is it: you’re ready to start a business and you’ve already gone through an early assessment to make sure this is really what you want to do. Some of the early assessment includes: Determining if you’re ready for the full commitment Brainstorming your idea with... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship

May 9, 2018

Tooth Whitening: Success & Safety

With the summer upon us, many people want to brighten their smile with whiter teeth. There are also frequently graduations, weddings and celebrations to attend, so a beautiful smile is desired. There are many ways to have a whiter smile, but some people worry is it safe? My staff and I have helped many of... Read More

Dental Care, Promoted Content

May 9, 2018

Festival Prep 101: Surviving Festival Season

Festivals are abundant during spring and summer months. Crowds gather to enjoy good music, great food, and magnificent art. Festival goers start planning for their favorite events months ahead of time, but when the big day arrives many aren’t as prepared as they once thought. Prepare Yourself Over 100,000 people attend the annual Coachella festival.... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Features