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October 23, 2022
B2B Stories

Fireman’s side hustle is nasty business

Helping people isn’t new to David Parks, he’s been a firefighter in Augusta for 30 years. Incidentally, dogs have been a mascot for fire departments for centuries. Perhaps, Park’s passion for his pet waste removal business is part of his first responder DNA. If you own a dog, you probably love them like family. We pamper our pups with grooming visits, buy them toys, and feed them, sometimes the freshest gourmet dog food money can buy. But what goes in, must come out. You can scoop the poop yourself or

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Mitzi Oxford October 23, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Efforts to increase financial literacy

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, with statistics showing that less than a third of Americans qualify as financially literate, he discusses some proposals to increase financial literacy, especially among students. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Let’s start by defining what is meant by financial literacy. Rick: Financial literacy is being able to manage your own personal finances. It’s understanding things like budgeting, credit, investments, interest rates,

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Gary Kauffman October 23, 2022 No Comments
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Who’ll be picked, “Best in Business” in the CSRA?

Last year, local business owners, Jason Kennedy and Charlie Wall were selected as the best of the best among Augusta’s many entrepreneurs by the Augusta Metro Chamber and Commerce. Kennedy and Wall, co-founders of Loop Recruiting, a technology staffing company, won the Chamber’s Augusta’s Entrepreneur Award and were honored at the Dec. 2021 Member Economic Luncheon. ABD spoke to Kennedy at the luncheon, and he thanked both the Chamber and Loop’s staff for helping him and Wall win the award. “Everyone works really hard,” Kennedy said. Augusta’s Entrepreneur is one

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Josh Heath October 23, 2022 No Comments
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1 or 2 legal hurdles left for Stay’s reinstatement of liquor license

It was a “Good Friday” for restaurant/bar owner, Renee Hajek. She got her mojo and Moo-Hoo back —smiling and joking with her sons— and sharing a drink or two with her client base for the first time since she got word weeks ago that her alcohol license was in jeopardy—and eventually taken. “We are up and running and back to normal, she gushed on one of her Facebook Lives. We are all about community and we have pour-by-the-ounce taps, which are unique.” LEGAL UPDATES On Friday, she also learned from

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Neil Gordon and Josh Heath October 23, 2022 No Comments
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Free Access: Marketing is the sign of our times

Marketing is an essential part of running a business in today’s world. As a business owner, you need to ensure your company has a solid presence in and around Augusta. “The sign says,” outdoor marketing is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness of your business and increase brand visibility. It is important to create a consistent brand identity that is eye-catching and visually appealing. Here are a few outdoor marketing tips to boost business and brand visibility in the CSRA: Use window graphics and displays to boost

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Richardson Professional Solutions October 23, 2022 No Comments