Business

By Bill Mason In today’s fast-paced work environment, productivity is of utmost importance. We all want to perform at our best and achieve our goals. Fortunately, there is a simple yet powerful way to improve work performance – gratitude. Expressing gratitude involves showing appreciation for the good things in life, including...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Many researchers and writers have often reflected on a topic known as behavioral finance (BF). Quite simply it is what impact do personal cognitive biases have when making investing decisions. It is an important concept to consider as ultimately investment decisions are...

By Donna Daugherty,  Hiring a professional designer is something to consider if you’re building a home, you’ve just purchased a home, or if your home needs a much-needed update or refresh. They can help you make smart decisions on how to maximize your budget and create the perfect finishing touches...

By Chris Balzer, Mom’s Earth Day? Sounds made up, right?  Earth Day was April 22nd and Mother’s Day is May 14th, only 21 days apart so I thought I would combine the two and make Mom’s Earth Day.  Here at ECES, everyday is Earth Day, we increase comfort and lower...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or humid conditions. It can be found almost anywhere, including on walls, ceilings, floors, and even in the air we breathe. While mold is a natural part of our environment, it can become a serious health hazard when it...

By Joe Capers With Spring Break and Summer around the corner, a lot of us locals (and our guests) will be out in our golf carts. You might even want to purchase one. Just remember, as there are different kinds of golf carts, which you’ll discover when you go to...

The frightening fact is that most small companies that suffer a serious cyber-attack don’t survive. In fact, according to the US National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber-attack go out of business within 6 months. The cost of recovery and the damage to their...

By Chris Balzer, Pop quiz:  Which state has the highest summer relative humidity?  Was it Hawaii?  Florida?  Louisiana?  The answer, none of those, Alaska ranked number one last year in relative humidity.  Don’t be upset, Florida followed closely behind and ranked second.  I’m proud to be living in a State...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager  Should investing be about fear or should it be about optimism? And which is the greater motivator of behavior and action? We have often heard that perception without any confirmation indeed becomes reality. Investors are bombarded almost daily with messages of fear. As...

Introducing Gigi's Pet Concierge now serving the Santa Rosa Beach area providing exclusive, dedicated 24- hour in home pet and house sitting services for your travel needs from 4 to 30 days! Gigi’s "round the clock" residential care allows pets to remain in the comfort of their own home and with the same love and...