Guest columns

Every office has a few messy employees. The lack of desk storage might be the cause, though, rather than an individual being disorganized. Adequate, functional desk storage is the key to maintaining a professional, clean look around the office. Desk clutter projects an image of disorganization, disarray and dysfunction. Clean desks, on the other hand,…

Fort Myers, FL (Grassroots Newswire) -With the summer season in full swing, fire and water damage cleanup specialists with SERVPRO in the Fort Myers area remind homeowners that popular summer activities-like grilling, setting off fireworks, and relaxing around a fire pit or campfire-can quickly turn from fun to flames, resulting in damage to property and…

Skills gaps. Workforce education. These four words have made the rounds in our region for years. How do we close the skills gaps? How do we train people to fill much-needed positions in the workforce? As a former professor, I’ll start with what these terms mean. The consensus definition of a skills gap is the…

There’s a very well-kept secret in Southwest Florida. In fact, it’s a secret that is probably too well-kept.  For over 60 years, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been an integral part of our community, and the work that FSW is doing now is far different from the Edison Community College we all remember. The challenge…

Fort Myers, Florida — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Litigation Expert Michael Corso will present the “Avoiding Legal Malpractice” session at Collier County Bar Association’s Family Law Forum on Friday, June 2, at Kensington Country Club in Naples. At the Collier County Bar Association’s Family Law Forum, Corso…

New York, NY —It’s graduation season, and young people everywhere are in a time of great transition. Whether that’s high school or college receding in the rearview mirror, you’re zooming toward the future (well…perhaps after enjoying a bit of well-earned fun). Robert L. Dilenschneider has a two-part message for you. One, it’s time to get…

In recent years, QR codes have started popping up everywhere from restaurant menus to gas station pumps. Prior to COVID, the use of these by businesses and corporations was already on the rise, but since the pandemic encouraged the use of touch free technology, their popularity has continued to skyrocket. By simply hovering over the…

Businesses spend a great deal of time and resources trying to avoid theft, so they install security cameras, place valuables in lock boxes and safes, and attach security tags to expensive items. Some even hire 24-hour security guards. Unfortunately, at a time when many employees are accessing their work accounts, emails and servers remotely, businesses…

Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful time in anyone’s life. Whether you’re planning a permanent move or not, a change of scenery opens the door to new possibilities and lifestyle changes. Amidst the chaos of packing boxes and coordinating logistics, there’s one essential task that should be at the top…

Los Altos, CA —For over two years, many single-family home (SFR) renters have felt like they were riding a roller coaster—blindfolded. Rent prices have experienced steep climbs peppered with just enough unexpected dips and flat stretches to (temporarily) justify loosening one’s white-knuckle grip on the safety bar. Well, it may finally be time to exit…