Neil and Laurie Pratt, owner of Serenity Massage and Wellness Spa, discuss the importance of unwinding for business stress.
Amy Richardson talks about small business banking ideas with Colten Hauser with First Citizen’s Bank that can help your business run more efficiently.
When Nancy Powell’s mother had open-heart surgery at age 50, she wasn’t expected to live much longer, but thanks to advances in heart disease research, she’s feeling much better at 75. That’s why Powell, a local real estate broker and owner of Powell & Associates Inc., is actively raising funds for the American Heart Association. She will serve as the auction chair for this year’s Heart Ball, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott in downtown Augusta. The event
Does Culver’s go better with Coke? The local restaurants along with other Culver’s across the country are making a major beverage change. Mike Petchenik pops the top on this and more Georgia news.
The family of Justin Gilstrap has already received more than $2,700 in donations, thanks to a team of local businesses. But the fundraiser isn’t over yet, according to Michelle Finn, co-owner of Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa in Evans. On Thursday, Sol and several other businesses, including The Herbal Soap Co. and The Salty Beaver Fine Bath Products, held a fundraiser for the 11-year-old boy, who has undergone multiple surgeries after being attacked by pit bulls earlier this month. Finn said the family visited Sol to pick up the
Small business owners face a host of challenges every day, but the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce wants to help. The Chamber will host its monthly Small Business Roundtable Discussion tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at its office located at 406 West Ave. The free event is held the fourth Wednesday of each month and is open to all small business owners, not just those in North Augusta, according to the Chamber’s President and CEO, Terra Carroll. Carroll said previous topics have included time management, business taxes, and
In the last article, we highlighted the seven steps to setting up your first Google AdWords campaign. We should note these are the major items. The nuances of running an AdWords campaign can be as deep as you want it to be. This article will review how to create a Google Ads account. Here’s a quick checklist for you: Create a Google Ads account and sign in. Complete your keyword research. Set up your first campaign. Change your keyword types and other items (like negative keywords). Create Ad Extensions. Launch
Trying to sort through the avalanche of commercials, direct mail, and social media advertisements for Medicare can be more complicated than driving through Atlanta rush hour traffic. That’s why Russell Turner founded Navigating My Medicare. “I hear it every single day from callers who say they need help navigating the system for doctors, medications, and to find the right plan based on their health and financial needs,” Turner explained. Many of those calls come from business owners. Turner says the best plan for a 65+ business owner will depend on
In business, email is often our go-to method for communication. In today’s Tech Alert, Crosslink’s CEO, Patrick Reynolds explains how to keep it secure.
Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the relationship between business success and whom you hang out with. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A common business saying is that to be successful, you have to be around other successful people. How does this help someone be successful in business? Rick: A lot of it has to do with learning. You can learn how other people
