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Lester sitting on a set of stairs.
July 14, 2025
At 12 years old, Lester Selby was walking to the kitchen in his home in Georgetown, Guyana, in search of a late-night glass of water, when he stumbled upon his older cousin holding a wad of cash. “I was like, ‘Wow, how come you have so much money,’ ” Selby recalled. His cousin said he earned it from his job as an accountant. In that moment, Selby set his sights on becoming just that. About three years later, in 1997, Selby along with his family moved to the U.S., where he eventually fulfilled his goal of becoming an accountant. He’s also been active in helping the Charlotte immigrant community, and was recognized this year by Mayor Vi Lyles’ office for that work.

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Lester sitting on a set of stairs.
July 14, 2025
At 12 years old, Lester Selby was walking to the kitchen in his home in Georgetown, Guyana, in search of a late-night glass of water, when he stumbled upon his older cousin holding a wad of cash. “I was like, ‘Wow, how come you have so much money,’ ” Selby recalled. His cousin said he earned it from his job as an accountant. In that moment, Selby set his sights on becoming just that. About three years later, in 1997, Selby along with his family moved to the U.S., where he eventually fulfilled his goal of becoming an accountant. He’s also been active in helping the Charlotte immigrant community, and was recognized this year by Mayor Vi Lyles’ office for that work.
A display of various types of instruments and a computer monitor.
June 9, 2025
In a world increasingly driven by automation and compliance, Automated Tank Gauging (ATG) systems are experiencing a technological renaissance.
A person is charging an electric car with a charger.
June 9, 2025
Sustainability in manufacturing is no longer a niche initiative—it’s a strategic imperative. Businesses are under pressure to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and operate responsibly.
A man is typing on a laptop computer with a padlock on the screen.
June 9, 2025
As automation and digital transformation accelerate across all sectors—including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, education, and government—cybersecurity has become a critical priority.
A person is using a tablet computer with a shield on the screen.
June 9, 2025
In the modern manufacturing landscape, efficiency, reliability, and proactive planning are paramount. Predictive maintenance, empowered by artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing the way manufacturers manage assets and minimize downtime.
A man in a hard hat is working on a machine in a factory.
June 9, 2025
Welcome to the fourth industrial revolution—where machines talk, data flows like electricity, and factories are getting smarter by the second.
A man in a suit and tie is writing on a piece of paper.
June 3, 2025
As of June 2025, U.S. tariff regulations have undergone significant changes, impacting taxation, consumer pricing, and business strategies. Here's an overview of the current landscape and actionable strategies to navigate these developments.
Two men are giving each other a high five in front of a laptop computer
November 9, 2021
In running a business, accounting plays a vital role as it helps you to monitor expenditure and income. It also enables record taking, organizing specific credentials, ensures statutory compliance, management services, and provides quantitative financial information which can be used to make business decisions. For starters, taking inventory, organizing a business structure, getting a trademark, and also getting customers and selling a product may seem very intense. Because you may be required to track income and expenses or unavoidably take the risk of running out of business in the early stage of your accounting business, continue reading this article to get an overview of the basics of accounting for new startups.