June 18, 2024

B2B Stories

What is Your Business Superpower?

Prior to bringing this column to Augusta Business Daily (ABD), my tenure at ABD began with a weekly feature which was known as “Mondays with Rick.” For that feature, retired ABD writer, Gary Kauffman would interview me on a business topic and then write up an edited version of that interview. Back in January 2023, our topic was how to learn and be more informed about business, and in that interview, I highlighted some recommended business books (e.g., Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” and “Built to Last”), print media (e.g.,

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B2B Podcasting

SEO, PR, POS, WOM, FUS = Keys to Success

More than acronyms, these are just some of the tactics you can use for closing the deal and customer retention. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders has the 411 in today’s recap of ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Spotlight on future needs of Georgia economy wraps up in Augusta

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has toured the state meeting with local chamber leaders and members. The final stop was yesterday in Augusta. Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President and CEO, said the New Georgia Economy Tour (NGE Tour) was to outline where the state stands currently and looks at the biggest challenges in the future. “We just find it’s important to get out and talk to business leaders, academics, local elected leaders, to let them know what’s happening in the economy. Because, quite frankly, if we’re not coordinated, if we’re

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New program to train future CSRA project control professionals

Local small business WesWorks, LLC has partnered with Aiken Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina to launch an apprenticeship program for project controls at the Savannah River Site. “The program will offer hands-on training with WesWorks and coursework at Aiken Technical College in Primavera P6, Excel, and Project Controls Fundamentals,” said Aiken Tech’s School of Technical and Continuing Education Dean, Dr. Steven Simmons. Those selected for the Project Controls Apprenticeship program will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring. Activities will include assisting in

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