Georgia is having a record-breaking year for job creation and USPS is uniquely fighting gas prices. – Augusta Business Daily by Mike Petchenik
Video engages social media viewers more than photos or text and garners more shares. Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions tells Neil Gordon what types of videos grab the most attention for your business and how her company can help.
Wi-Fi Marketing We have all been to the local coffee shop, restaurant, or business office that has Wi-Fi available to its customers. “This is known as a hotspot,” states Captain Obvious. Technically, a hotspot is a physical location (read: business, retailer, hotel, etc.) with a Wi-Fi device that gives free wireless internet access to anyone who wants it. This is done by connecting a wireless router that the business owns to an internet service provider. In this case, the business is responsible for setting up the network, maintaining the Wi-Fi
You could call a cab or an Uber, but if you need a lift, Jan Friday can deliver something more stylish. His Aiken chauffeur service, Prime Express, LLC is open for business and promises a great ride for you and your kids, a group of best friends, or business associates. This is not his first trip around the block. Friday worked for another limo service, SC Express, before venturing out on his own. “I’ve learned that it’s important for customers to feel safe with their driver, so I’ve spent the
You’ve probably never considered feeding your dog dessert, but a new downtown business sells canine-friendly treats your four-legged family members can enjoy. Tonya Boswell and Jonathon Anderson, cousins and owners of Fetch 501, a pet care business and boutique located at 501 Broad St., celebrated its soft opening on Tuesday, June 14 followed by a grand opening on Saturday, June 18. Boswell said the doggie desserts are made with yogurt and contain no sugar. They also plan to begin offering ice cream for dogs. Besides baked goods, Fetch 501 sells
Pineapple Ink Tavern has been closed for renovations and repairs since January, but owner, Allan Soto and his team are excited to show guests the changes they’ve made to the restaurant. Located at 1002 Broad St., the restaurant will celebrate its grand reopening on Wednesday, July 6. Pineapple Ink, which opened just before the pandemic began in 2020, serves a variety of entrees, including soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and drinks. Updates will include new artwork and a Cuban-inspired menu based, in part at least, on Soto’s Cuban heritage. “We are
Like many business owners, Denise Vazquez has a demanding schedule. But Vazquez juggles not only a new business, but also a full-time job and full-time college class schedule. Vazquez, the owner of The Posh Little Picnic, an upscale home-based event planning business, hosts elegant picnics for a variety of occasions, such as baby showers, wedding showers, birthday parties, and anniversaries, as well as wedding proposals. She launched the business in early 2022, and demand for her services has slowly but surely increased. “People ask me if I ever sleep, but
Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week he talks about entrepreneurship and whether it can be taught. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: How do you define entrepreneurship? Rick: I define it as the ability to start a new business, of being able to bring a product or service to market and make money from it. It could be a new product or it could be a new way
The need for computer maintenance has decreased, but Patrick Reynolds of Crosslink Consulting advises on how to keep your business computers secure.
A behind-the-scenes need that many people often remain unaware of will be the target of a charitable cause in July. Jonathan English State Farm will sponsor its second annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, July 16 at the Walmart Super Center in Evans, starting at 9 a.m. The event will collect book bags and supplies for Columbia County middle school and high school students. English said people often think of the needs of elementary students but don’t realize that older students often face needs for school supplies as well.
