November 20, 2023

Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Thankful for Decorah

I will be spending Thanksgiving with my son in beautiful Decorah, Iowa. In this season of glutinous overeating, Decorah has several gastronomic delights worth importing to Augusta Georgia. (If I use the word importing, then it makes this an economic column, right?!?!) Decorah, and much of the upper mid-west, was settled by Scandinavian immigrants and that culture is still strong. One of the best legacies is Lefsa, a traditional flatbread made with potatoes. It can be used as naan bread for curries, a wrap for hotdogs, or like a tortilla

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B2B Stories

Lower unemployment taxes for South Carolina businesses

A robust economy paved the way for South Carolina to ease a tax paid by businesses. For the third year in a row, the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or hold steady in 2024. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) made the announcement earlier this month, saying there is no better time to be in business in the Palmetto State. “The state’s leadership has worked hard to make strong financial decisions that maintain a healthy unemployment insurance trust fund which will benefit employers in the coming year,” said McMaster.

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B2B Podcasting

The domino effect of Covid on staffing

Angela Swarts, franchise owner of Spherion Augusta, sums up the past three years in one word, change! Covid started a rollercoaster of impacts on trying to place staff in businesses across the CSRA. She explained the struggles at ABD’s recent Business EXPO.

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B2B Stories

Payroll strategies can greatly benefit your business

At Manpower, Nate Lauger plays a crucial role in overseeing both the operational and sales aspects of the business. His daily activities revolve around managing operations, driving sales, and fostering client relationships. Email him if your company would like to have a consultation. Nate.lauger@manpowerga.com In the intricate tapestry of payrolling, staffing companies emerge as a dynamic strategy for companies seeking flexibility and efficiency in managing short-term or specialized projects. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of payrolling, shedding light on its advantages and the scenarios where companies can

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B2B Podcasting

Tax collections down but still a surplus

While a drop in tax collections might normally be an issue, Georgia is sitting on a huge rainy day fund. Mike Petchenik says there is no reason to panic. Here is the latest in today’s Biz Bits.

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