The Good Guide to Business

The annual BBB Awards Ceremonies are coming up next month! To hear more about that, we’ve brought one of BBB’s own. Along with being a producer on the show, Alyssa Parker is in charge of coordinating all of BBB’s large-scale events, like our upcoming Awards.The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area.Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker.Check out our sponsors!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

Imagine waking up to find your business locked out of its own systems, held hostage by a hacker demanding a ransom. Or realizing too late that a seemingly harmless email was actually a phishing scam. Cyber threats aren’t just an IT issue— they’re a business challenge, and they happen every day.In this episode, we speak with Marty Parker and Letia James with Heritage Digital, a South Carolina-based IT and cybersecurity company dedicated to keeping businesses secure and educating the public on how to protect their information. From safeguarding sensitive data to preventing cyberattacks before they happen, they’re on the front lines of digital defense.The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area.Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker.Check out our sponsors!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the hospitality industry, fueling innovation and crafting unique experiences that captivate travelers. It also plays a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and helping businesses remain competitive in an ever-evolving market. In this episode, we visit Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina— a historic mansion thoughtfully restored into a stunning boutique hotel. Join us as we chat with owner Sarah Shepherd about their journey in preserving this landmark, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they’re redefining guest experiences. The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

This year has been packed with insights, inspiration, and meaningful conversations. From local nonprofits dedicated to providing clothing for children to student entrepreneurs developing AI models, we’ve highlighted stories of businesses and leaders making a real impact. In today’s episode, we’re looking back at some of our favorite moments, lessons, and key takeaways from the year. Whether you’ve been with us all along or are joining for the first time, get ready for a journey through 2024 that’s sure to inspire you as we set our sights on 2025! The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Apply for the 2025 BBB Awards: https://www.bbb.org/local/0593/educational-foundation-of-eastern-carolinas/apply-for-bbb-awards.html Have an idea for a guest? Contact us here: https://www.bbb.org/local/0593/good-guide Check out our sponsors! Activate Good Strazanac Solutions Capital Vacations

In a world where countless children face daily challenges beyond their control, something as simple as having clean, well-fitting clothes can be life-changing. Here in the Triangle, one nonprofit is transforming lives by meeting this fundamental need, empowering underserved youth with dignity and confidence. In this episode, we hear from Nancy Bono and Kristina Isaac from Note in the Pocket about how they are continuing their mission of clothing children with dignity and love. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Capital Vacations

Running a small business can be a rewarding journey, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing day-to-day operations to navigating growth and market changes, business owners often wear many hats. This is where consultants come in— offering expert advice, fresh perspectives, and targeted strategies to help businesses thrive. Whether it's improving efficiency, solving complex problems, or guiding you through expansion, working with a consultant can be the difference between stagnation and sustainable growth. In this episode, we’ll dive into why partnering with a consultant can be a smart move for small businesses, and we’re thrilled to have Intel Consulting with us today to share their insights on how they help companies solve problems and achieve success. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠ Strazanac Solutions Capital Vacations

Earlier this year, a long time reporter headed into retirement, after a 17-year career in Raleigh with CBS17. During his career, he’s taken on countless scammers and brought consumer issues into the light, building a reputation as a reporter who cares deeply for his community. Though he's officially retired from TV news, he didn’t spend long taking time off, as he’s now continuing his reporting on consumer issues in a new online platform, as well as continuing his teaching career. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Sbraccia, a local institution and champion for consumer safety, to gain insight into what inspires his passion for keeping the public safe and informed. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford and Nick Hill. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions