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Networking and learning highlighted the Career Connections event

The Career Connections event, sponsored by Augusta Business Daily, brought together large and small business representatives to share information and develop new relationships. Vendors ranged from small businesses like Nothing Bundt Cakes to Aurubis Richmond, LLC, one of Richmond County’s newest, large employers. Among the vendors were Elite Events and Tickets, which can arrange hospitality, travel, lodging, and tickets for clients. Ali Quinn, Director of Housing, said it was a good opportunity to get out into the community and tell people their story. “Small businesses are so important to our

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 26, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Sweaters, Swimsuits, and Gutters: Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Home Prep in Augusta

It’s here! Thanks to September 22, it’s officially fall in Augusta. Even though it was a nice breezy 89 degrees and a hurricane is landing, fall is a beautiful time of year that comes with home maintenance challenges. Taking a few proactive steps now can save you time, money, and stress later. So, grab a cozy sweater, or in our case, your swimsuit, and pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and let’s discuss the top five things you should do to prepare and maintain your home for fall. 1. Clean

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans September 26, 2024 No Comments
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Payroll Taxes: Why Time Really Is Money

The goal of every business is to grow and maintain a strong bottom line. However, managing time efficiently can make or break that goal. For small to medium-sized businesses, tasks like payroll taxes often become a burden, especially without the proper staff or expertise. Left unmanaged, payroll tax issues can quickly escalate, leading to significant financial penalties and credit problems. Here’s why payroll taxes deserve your attention: Payroll taxes are cumulative, and delays in filing or payment can snowball into larger issues. Penalties for late submissions can accumulate quickly, impacting

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Rob Smart, ConceptHR September 25, 2024 No Comments
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Continued economic development in Georgia and metro Augusta

The Sept. 20 ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the start of operations at the Aurubis Richmond, LLC plant in south Augusta highlights the growth of new business and job opportunities. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) attended the Friday event. It was held just over a week after Area Development Magazine named Georgia the top state to do business for the 11th year in a row. Kemp met with reporters prior to the event. ABD used the opportunity to ask the Governor if Aurubis is an example of why Georgia continues to lead the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 25, 2024 No Comments
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Short and Long-Term Predictions

The opinions expressed are those of Retired Major General Perry Smith, an author of several leadership books. They do not necessarily reflect those of Augusta Business Daily. The Harris/Walz momentum will fade a bit between now and election day. However, on 20 January 2025, Kamala Harris will become the 47th President of the United States. This event will lead to great joy as well as disappointment and anger. A “wild card” will help propel Harris to victory—swifties4kamala. The Taylor Swift factor will be huge. Millions from age 18 to age 35

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith September 25, 2024 No Comments
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Good Deeds: “All in Faith” for Martinez business

Robyn Kelley (right) and Lisa Merritt (left) are both in the hair business. Both want to make women look and feel beautiful. Robyn owns Trendz Salon and her team takes hair off. Lisa runs a wig boutique there and puts hair on. Wigs are for women like Faith Owens (center), who typically lose their locks due to a serious illness. Through the generosity of Trendz and first responders from Burke County organizing a fundraiser, the Owens’ out of pocket costs were $750 for a $5,000 special order wig made with

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Neil Gordon September 25, 2024 No Comments
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High school students compete in annual cyber event

Once a year, the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Centers host Cyber Georgia STEMfest, giving 100 high school students hands-on experience with cyber challenges. Students from seven districts, as far away as Kershaw, DeKalb, and Gwinnett Counties, traveled to the center. “That was always our goal,” Eric Toler, Executive Director of the Center, told ABD. “From our very beginning, our mandate was to be a statewide entity with a statewide mission, both in K through 12, through university and college education, through professional training, research and development, and even providing

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 24, 2024 No Comments
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The Power of Planning and Prediction

Publisher’s Note: Retired Major General Perry Smith’s views are his own and do not necessarily match those of Augusta Business Daily. This is the first of a two-part article that may be of interest to those of you who love to look into the future. Having been a planner most of my adult life, I have found that serious planning leads to predictions, as well as both wild card and probability analysis. I love to make predictions. However, they only count if I communicate them to others in one of

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith September 24, 2024 No Comments
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Enduring impacts: How the pandemic reshaped Augusta’s business landscape

From March 2021 to 2022, Georgia’s small businesses were responsible for over 68% of the net employment increase, according to the Georgia Chamber’s Q2 Quarterly Economic Report 2024: Future of Small Business. Small businesses in Georgia employ over 42% of the state’s workforce. In the past five years, these businesses have added 15,000 jobs and generated $10 billion in sales, surpassing national averages for small business employment growth. Overall, Georgia remains an attractive location for small businesses to operate, and these businesses are crucial to the economic health of the

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Kevin Glass, Augusta Market President, Synovus Bank September 24, 2024 No Comments
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CCC a success

36 businesses shared their story with about 200 attendees at the Connections & Career Conference Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in West Augusta. One company exhibiting was ConceptHR, a national payroll company based in Warrenville, SC, and a content contributor on Thursdays in ABD. They sponsored a grand prize giveaway. Mary Anne Castleberry from State Farm/Keith Perret won a $250 Visa gift card. 12 of the 36 exhibitors were various employers and staffing agencies looking for great talent. Dana Lynn McIntyre from ABD was there and

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Neil Gordon September 24, 2024 No Comments
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