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February 13, 2023
Consumer Stories

Retired Capt. chooses Grovetown for 5th location

Retired Army Cpt. Tyler Merritt started his clothing business in his garage and now has four store locations, about 200 employees, and a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Savannah. Merritt serves as CEO of Nine Line Apparel, which has store locations in not only Savannah but also Charleston and Delray Beach. He said the company is expected to open its fifth location at 284 Meridian Drive next door to Cold Stone Creamery in Grovetown on Monday, March 6. ABD previously ran a story about the company, which sells a variety of

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Josh Heath February 13, 2023 No Comments
Digital Marketing

Free Access: Digital Marketing: What are negative keywords in Google Ads and why are they important?

Negative keywords are a powerful tool used by savvy marketers in Google AdWords. They allow advertisers to avoid displaying their ads to searchers that are probably not interested in this offer. This helps to improve the relevance and effectiveness of their campaigns, boosting the chances of success. By adding negative keywords to your campaigns, your business can ensure you do not display your ads when users search for certain terms or phrases. You can reduce expenses and save time by ensuring your ads are only seen by users who are

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Richard Brashear February 13, 2023 No Comments
Economics

Business taxes: DIY or CPA?

The answer is complicated. If your return is simple and you’re up to date on deductions you might claim, using an online service such as TurboTax or H&R Block might be the answer. It’s a different scenario for most small business owners. If you’ve built a business from the ground up, you probably know your industry, customers, and services like the back of your hand. When it comes to the ins and outs of taxes, accounting, and finance, it never hurts to have an experienced professional to turn to for

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Mitzi Oxford February 13, 2023 No Comments
Employment

Augusta University career fair draws more job seekers, employers than previous events

On Friday, for the first time since Feb. 2020, Augusta University hosted its annual career fair in person, according to Julie Goley. Goley, director of the university’s Career Services office, said about 400 people attended the fair, which was open to students, alumni, and community members. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with representatives from 89 organizations, including Piedmont Augusta, Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning, and the National Security Agency. “Employers were up about 15 percent and job seekers up 25 percent from the 2020 event,” she said. “There

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Josh Heath February 13, 2023 No Comments