Covid didn’t play fair with any business, but some were hurt more than others. African American-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses suffered the most. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
How do “bad actors” get to you through phishing? Let us count the ways. Emailing you with an invoice you don’t owe is one example. There are many others as Patrick Reynolds explains in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.
Phishing scams account for nearly 22 percent of all data breaches that occur, thus, securing it a position as one of the most prevalent cybercrimes. Nearly 83% of companies experienced phishing attacks. Patrick Reynolds has more in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.
A former grocery store in North Augusta will become a third location in the Aiken-Augusta area for a major national retail business. Hobby Lobby has signed a lease to move into the former BI-LO on Edgefield Road. It is in the Edgewood Square Shopping Center at 101 Edgewood Drive. BI-LO closed the store in 2019. The space briefly was home to the OTB Bargain Outlet. The location is halfway between at least five grocery stores on Edgefield Road from Walnut Lane to E. Martintown Road, making finding a new tenant
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a retreat for the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Foundation, which I am honored to serve on its Board. While there were many highlights to the retreat, one that really stood out to me was a presentation and discussion led by Dr. Mike Comer, President of The Hayes Group. The Hayes Group is a consulting firm that specializes in organizational and individual development, including working with boards and providing executive coaching. Dr. Comer’s time with us included a discussion about what
In my time working with business owners, I’ve found out that in general, a common theme is facing challenges and key decision-making alone. On the other hand, I have also found entrepreneurs who have managed to make this journey easier and fun. Their secret? Oftentimes, having the support of an accountability partner made the difference between successfully moving forward or simply going broke. Here are 5 reasons why it’s crucial to have an accountability partner to support you on your journey as a business owner. 1. Motivation The journey of
Alison South is carving a new path for their agency under the Osla brand. The rebranding expands their marketing footprint and promises a fresh collaboration with clients. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
The former home of the Augusta Metro Chamber is being repurposed for the future. The project, a partnership between Augusta Tech and Augusta’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA), will be called Accelerate Augusta and will serve as a shared space location for entrepreneurs and small business start-ups.
Sensitive data within your company needs to be protected. In today’s world, you can’t be too careful of who is waiting to hack your files resulting in a system breach. Patrick Reynolds explains why in today’s P.U.T.T.
Auben Realty, a full-service real estate investment brokerage based in Augusta, has acquired Voepel Property Management and Canopy Road Real Estate, renowned local experts in investment brokerage and comprehensive property management services based in Kansas City, MO. This strategic combination represents a significant step forward for both companies, combining their strengths to create an even more formidable presence in the real estate market nationwide. Auben Realty and Voepel Property Management share a common vision for providing property management solutions and fostering positive growth within the industry. The combination will leverage
