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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Tips and Tricks for Making a Strong Offer on a Home

Buying a home is an exciting yet complex process. With news of interest rates dropping soon, many potential buyers are eager to take the plunge. Having seen numerous inadequate offers over the years, I want to provide you with a head start to navigate the anticipated market frenzy. Here are some tips and tricks to help you make a compelling offer that will increase your chances of securing your dream home. Include a Pre-Approval letter with your Offer Before you start house hunting, get pre-approved for a mortgage. This shows

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans June 20, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Top questions to ask potential customers

As a business owner, the best talking you can do is ask your potential customers the right questions. The next step is to LISTEN to the answers. It could lead to a long-term successful relationship. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders explained the process during ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Kate Sanders June 20, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Are your customers talking about you?

It may sound old school, but word of mouth still travels fast when it comes to spreading the news about your business. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders considers those customers to be major advocates for YOU!

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Kate Sanders June 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Working for the Weekend: Sloomoo Institute

When I heard there was a “slime museum” in Atlanta, I knew this was something my girls would need to see. We rarely allow slime in our home because of the mess, but they love it so much that I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get their fill of ooze without destroying anything we own. We saw all the colors, felt the textures, and even smelled the slimiest scents – but is this something that you want to fork over the dough for your family to experience? Check

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Wes Hennings June 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New business announcement and big celebrations coming to the CSRA today!

Two events will celebrate significant progress in North Augusta today. The first at 5:15 pm on the corner of West/Bluff Avenue, features an announcement by the Beacon Bluff team of another tenant for the mixed-use development. Brinkley’s Tavern on the Bluff will be opening soon. The new restaurant is the latest venture from Brinkley’s Chop House owners, Terry and Cimberlie Brinkley. As ABD reported in late March, Utah-based Melty restaurant is also coming to Beacon Bluff and is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. The eatery, featuring a variety

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Mitzi Oxford June 19, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

North Augusta to host major conference on technology

North Augusta has been selected to host SC Decoded 2024, an annual event held by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, also known as SC Competes. It is scheduled for September 10 and 11. “We are a statewide organization that drives long-term economic future by providing actionable research, network growth, and resources in the tech industry, aerospace, and logistics industries,” Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology & Cybersecurity Initiatives for SC Competes, explained for ABD. “So, each of us has our own conferences and SC Decoded is SC tech’s specific technology

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 19, 2024 No Comments
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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Dr. Rick Franza June 18, 2024 No Comments
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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Kate Sanders June 18, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

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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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 18, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

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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Staff Report June 18, 2024 No Comments
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