July 30, 2023

Cyber Security

Preventing cyber-attack chaos

Don’t be mistaken, just because your business isn’t experiencing daily attacks on its physical security, you are still under cyber-attack. Hackers wish to do your business harm and you need to have a security posture that will protect your organization against anything that could bring it down. They are not only interested in the monetary value that an attack would mean, but they also just like the chaos that is caused when they are able to break into your system. The best defense against these attacks is having a good

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B2B Podcasting

When a bonu$ is a bonus for business

Employee recruitment and retention is a hot topic for every business. At ABD’s Business EXPO in May, Robin Baxley, co-owner of Best Office Solutions, shared how bonuses have helped retain top talent.

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B2B Podcasting

Lights, camera, NO ACTION in the CSRA!

The Hollywood strike has finally trickled into the CSRA and local movie-making production has come to a standstill. Mike Petchenik has the latest in the Georgia Business Minute.

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B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Happy employees stick with a company

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he advises employers on how they can retain employees and keep them productive. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’ve been in a tight labor market for several years. What does it look like now? Rick: It’s getting a little looser, but generally speaking, it’s still tight. It seems to be more industry-dependent, but overall, it’s still tight. There are some

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Consumer Stories

Local real estate and estate planning attorney to celebrate grand opening of new office

Markus Russell loves real estate and worked in the industry as both an agent and paralegal before earning a law degree and opening his own office in downtown Augusta. On Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Russell, who specializes in real estate closings and estate planning, will celebrate the grand opening of the Law Offices of Markus L. Russell, LLC located on the first floor of Enterprise Mill at 1450 Greene St., Suite 145. The drop-in event will include food, drinks, goodie bags, and an iPad giveaway. The office

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