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Mondays with Rick: Develop a sense of purpose to guide your business and yourself

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he discusses how small business owners develop a sense of purpose. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Business owners, especially when the business is small, can often feel bogged down in the daily activities of running a business. How important is it to have a sense of purpose to keep you going? Rick: Some people start businesses with the goal of

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Gary Kauffman November 19, 2023 No Comments
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Moving or downsizing?

Need an option for moving, downsizing, or data storage? redbox+ Dumpsters can help. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik November 19, 2023 No Comments
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Real answers for entrepreneurs

ABD means business. Our recent EXPO provided a panel of experts but also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers. Listen in.

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Tabitha Hollimon November 19, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Have a homecooked Thanksgiving Day

The crisp autumn breeze has set in and there’s a buzz in the air that can only mean one thing, Thanksgiving is near! It’s that time of year when we gather with family and friends in our homes to express gratitude, share stories, and, of course, indulge in a feast fit for royalty. This Thanksgiving, why not ditch the store-bought dishes and embark on a culinary adventure in your own kitchen! These mouthwatering ideas will have everyone at the table giving thanks. I hope sharing some cooking tips will give

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans November 16, 2023 No Comments
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Tabitha Hollimon: How can small businesses plan to succeed in 2024?

Planning to succeed, starts with what else? A plan! Let’s look at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Tabitha Hollimon, president of Hollimon Strategic Advisors, talks about how businesses must strategize at the end of the quarter to better prepare for the new year.

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Tabitha Hollimon November 16, 2023 No Comments
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New athleisure brand opens to the pickleball-loving public

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the CSRA and America. It’s easy to learn and fun to play. It’s a racquet sport and a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, but played on a smaller court. Pickleball is also good for your health which is what brought brothers, Dan and Jon Lawson and David Pope together to form the athleisure company Good Get Apparel. Jon is a pulmonologist, Dan and David were in the technology side of healthcare. “We all understood the health benefits of playing pickleball,

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Mitzi Oxford November 16, 2023 No Comments
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‘We’re in a great place in Georgia,’ says chamber president, Clark

With record economic growth and development taking off in Georgia, the Peach State will need to keep up with the pace to stay ahead of the game. Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, brought this idea to the table at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Luncheon series on Nov.15. Clark used the state chamber’s quarterly economic report for the third quarter to update them on the progress the state is making. He also took the time to walk business leaders through the challenges

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 16, 2023 No Comments
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Tax hike happenings

Taxes are going up for North Augusta residents. Mike Petchenik tells us why in today’s edition of BizBits.

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Mike Petchenik November 16, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: Journey to Bethlehem

God-given inspiration is experienced in some very unlikely moments. Seventeen years ago, Adam Anders was visiting with family in Iowa for the holidays. While there, he found himself searching for something to watch that told the Christmas story. He couldn’t find anything. That’s when the idea came to him. Would it be possible to bring the Christmas story to life as a musical? His mind began to race with a myriad of ideas. Much to his wife’s dismay, Anders mentally checked out of that family time and focused on writing

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Steve Swanson November 16, 2023 No Comments
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Developing rockstar strategies for entrepreneurs

You aren’t starting a business; you’re starting a job for yourself. At the recent ABD Business EXPO, Tabitha Hollimon, President of Hollimon Strategic Advisors, says don’t try to wear all of the hats yourself.

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Tabitha Hollimon November 15, 2023 No Comments
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