Negotiation skills and bargaining techniques, the movies are full of them, unless they aren’t. Lights, camera, and action returns to the big and small screens. Mike Petchenik has the latest in Biz Bits.
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series of reports regarding the potential for a new James Brown Arena. The decision will soon be in the hands of voters. Richmond County voters are facing a decision on the future of the James Brown Arena. They will head to the polls on November 7 to vote on a referendum creating a construction special purpose local option sales tax (C-SPLOST) to pay for the $250 million project. It calls for demolishing the existing JBA, built in 1979, and replacing it with
Contact: Tyson Schuetze Phone: 706.305.1551 Website: www.aubenrealty.com Address: 909 Walker Street, Augusta Like most entrepreneurs, Tyson Schuetze, the founder and CEO of Auben Realty, dreamed about what money could do for him. Now, though, he has a bigger goal. “When I got into Auben, I was pursuing money with the idea it was buying my freedom,” he said. “But I discovered the bigger we grew, the less freedom I had. Then, I realized that what I was really striving for was not freedom, but impact.” That impact for Schuetze and
Most know her as the spirited feminist Mrs. Banks, mother of Jane and Michael, in Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins, but actress Glynis Johns has had a storied career apart from the movie masterpiece. On October 5th of this year, the South African-born British actress will have seen an entire century pass before her. What does that century have to show? 58 movie roles — including an Oscar nomination in 1960 for the outback comedy-drama, The Sundowners alongside Robert Mitchum — 32 TV shows, 15 LP record appearances, 30 stage shows, 5 leading roles
What are the most effective ways to retain valued employees? Experts point to workplace culture, the quality of pay and benefits, and/or opportunities for advancement within the organization. All these are compelling elements, but what may be missing—and is perhaps just as significant a factor—is how well business leaders communicate with their teams. Ongoing internal communications help keep employees informed about company and industry news, but also enable them to feel more comfortable speaking up on issues that affect their job performance. Done correctly, business communications can clarify strategy and
