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Coach Darin: Seven things even your best employees hate

The employment market has been brutal for most companies and industries at large. While job seekers are certainly also experiencing employment volatility, it still appears that in many ways, the workforce is still holding the best hand in the high-stakes game of acquisition and retention. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, every month between July and November of 2022, more than 4 million American workers quit their jobs. Do the math; that’s over 24 million resignations in just six months. While those numbers have improved somewhat in 2023,

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Darin Myers May 24, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local mom launches mobile ice cream business

Rebecca Skinner has been a stay-at-home mom for the last six years and wanted to find a way to recapture her identity, so she decided to open her own mobile ice cream business. In March, Skinner launched Blue Sky Ice Cream, LLC, but she didn’t start selling ice cream until the second week in April. She uses a concessions trailer, not a truck, to sell frozen treats at birthday parties, school celebrations, and other local events. “We just did Murphey Middle School’s end-of-the-year party,” Skinner said. “Next month, we’ll be

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Josh Heath May 24, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local baker expands business by opening second CSRA location

Tiffany Holley opened her first bakery in Thomson in Oct. 2019, but she just added a second location in Columbia County. Last Friday, May 19, Holley, the owner of Tippy Cakes Bakery, LLC, celebrated the soft opening of her new bakery located at 5110 Wrightsboro Road, Suite B, near Papa John’s Pizza and Armando’s Grill & Pizzeria in Grovetown. She said it will officially open for business on Wednesday, May 31. “I’ve always wanted to come to Grovetown and bring our cupcakes here,” Holley said. “I’m going to plan a

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Josh Heath May 24, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Nuck Services: The Best Way to Find the Perfect Candidate

Nuck Services began after working with several established recruiters and learning that I could help companies in all industries, on a local and national level. Our number one goal is to work with employers to identify candidates that fulfill the required needs and fit within the company’s culture. People often ask, “Where does the name “Nuck” come from?” For those of you that do not know, the name “Nuck” not only consists of the first four letters of my last name, but it is also my son’s nickname in baseball. This

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Trey Nuckols May 24, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

AU President gives annual State of the University address

Augusta University President, Dr. Brooks Keel reviewed the past year and outlined the university’s future during his annual State of the University address. Keel said the past year has marked the development of a number of partnerships that will result in more opportunities for students to advance their education and be trained to join the workforce. One partnership is with Augusta Technical College. Keel credited Augusta Tech President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl with helping create the program called Augusta Advantage. “So, those students who go there and get an associate’s degree

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 24, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local chicken franchise proves award-winning

The Zaxby’s on Columbia Road in Martinez has won the most prestigious award presented by the company. The Mission Award honors the franchisee, above-store leaders, crew members, and the management team. The location was top among the 924 other stores across the country. “This team works tirelessly to make the best out of every day and opportunity. It’s a huge honor and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Morgan Scruggs, Catering and Marketing Coordinator for SSR Augusta Zaxby’s. The annual award is presented to the restaurant who most embodies Zaxby’s mission

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Staff Report May 23, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Education and training can lead to a successful career in insurance

When you graduate high school and college, the next question is what you’re going to do to make a living or a difference. Perhaps working in the insurance business can answer both questions. Neil Gordon discusses the potential with Keith Perret from State Farm.

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Neil Gordon with Keith Perret May 23, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Experienced local cook launches new restaurant

As a child, PJ Ware began cooking with his parents and never stopped. Over the weekend, he launched a new restaurant in Augusta. Ware owns Kitchen Kings located at 1370 Gordon Highway, at the corner of Doug Barnard Parkway and across the street from X-Mart. He serves a variety of dishes, including Lowcountry boil, crab legs, fried pork chops, and macaroni and cheese. On Saturday, Ware celebrated the grand opening of his restaurant, which shares space with Natta’s Sweet Treats, a bakery owned by his girlfriend, Renatta Early. Early, who

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Josh Heath May 23, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Call Me MISTER program develops leaders for the future

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Memories fade with time and lessons are forgotten, but experiences shape a human being and leave a lasting mark. You can look no further than the Thought Leaders for ABD, including RET Gen. Perry Smith, Dr. Rick Franza, Hull College of Business, and Darin Myers, TAB CSRA, who lead by example to understand that business leadership begins in the classroom. Teachers have the privilege of guiding early experiences and discoveries. The University

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Mitzi Oxford May 23, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Reaching your goals with a project manager

Imagine that you are in the middle of planning your biggest fundraising event. There are half-implemented ideas, lists of to-dos, and you’re missing key deadlines to kick off your event. Invitations, receipts, and sticky notes litter your office space. This is where a project manager comes into play. A project is a set of tasks that must be completed to arrive at a unique goal or outcome. Depending on the size and scope of the project, these tasks may be simple or elaborate, but all projects can be broken down

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Richardson Professional Solutions May 23, 2023 No Comments
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