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August 8, 2022

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Free Access: Five common reputation management mistakes you can avoid

I found this while browsing the web last night. It’s a great start for our topic today. A manager in the board meeting after poor customer reviews and brand reputation results: “If it gets worse, it may force us to make reliable products and provide better customer service.” (Source: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-customer-service-jokes/) That’s how some people feel about reputation management. It is something that can only penalize you. The fact is, reputation management is something to embrace and positive reviews can have a big impact on your business. Here are three jaw-dropping

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Consumer Stories

Pro golfers file an antitrust lawsuit against PGA, allege involvement of Augusta National, other Majors

Eleven professional golfers taking part in the LIV Golf Tournament have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Included in the suit are allegations the PGA colluded with Augusta National to dissuade the players from joining the LIV tour. Plaintiffs in the case are Phil Mickelson, Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford, Matt Jones, Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak, and Peter Uihlein. In an earlier ABD story, Rick Franza, Dean of Hull College of Business at Augusta University, had predicted this could happen. “Nothing

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B2B Stories

Governor extends gas tax suspension, local gas prices among nation’s lowest

Georgians will have at least another month to enjoy slightly lower gas prices, by order of the governor. Last week, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension of the collection of the gas tax until Sept. 12. This is the third extension of the original executive order. The previous order had been set to expire at the end of this week. The gas tax in Georgia is 29.1 cents per gallon. By suspending that tax, Georgians have been able to fill up with some of the lowest gas prices in the

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B2B Stories

CSRA SHRM chapter to host a legislative panel at this week’s meeting

With midterm elections only three months away, the CSRA SHRM Chapter will provide important information for local business owners by hosting a legislative panel this week. The meeting will be held on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Enterprise Mill Events Center located at 1450 Greene St., Suite 600 in Augusta. Ed Enoch, a local attorney with Enoch Tarver P.C., will serve as the meeting’s host. The legislative panel will include the following elected officials: the Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Congressman Rick Allen, Rep. Bill

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