June 28, 2023

B2B Stories

The truth about burnout

Whether you work in healthcare, in sales, or own a small business, chances are you’ve experienced hitting that wall on the job. You’re tired, irritable, and just not motivated.  There’s a name for this phenomenon. Burnout. According to a 2020 Gallup study, 76% of employees experience burnout at least sometimes, with 28% reporting feeling it very often or always. The study estimated that burnout costs the U.S. economy up to $190 billion in healthcare spending each year. Nate Lauger, Operations Director at Manpower Augusta, said burnout was an issue years

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B2B Stories

Coach Dave Holdeman: The lifeblood of your business

David Holdeman (Coach Dave) has more than 30 years of experience running or partnering in various service businesses. He is the co-owner of the local TAB (The Alternative Board) franchise, specializing in helping small and medium-sized businesses run more efficiently. TAB is a peer-to-peer advisory board helping business owners work through opportunities and issues. For more info, email david@tabcsra.com. Your sales team is the lifeblood of your business. They are your most accessible brand ambassadors and are often, the only points of contact with your customers. They are the people

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B2B Podcasting

Derek May: How do businesses cope with inflation?

Pivot. Price. Patience. Just a few words to have in your toolbox in the world of rising interest rates. We take a look back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May. Derek May, President of Azalea Investments, speaks about what businesses can do to remain financially stable.

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B2B Stories

Expert presents optimistic news regarding economic outlook

When experts speak about the economic outlook, the news is often grim. But according to one economist, there are many reasons to be optimistic about future growth in the U.S. economy. While many predicted a recession in 2023, Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Director of Research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, said there’s currently little evidence to support that prediction. Yesterday, Altig served as the keynote speaker for Augusta Technical College’s third annual Mid-Year Economic Outlook. “The U.S. economy is much stronger than we predicted, and

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Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Groucho’s Deli

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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