Darin Myers

Free Access: Financial reports every business needs

For the smooth running of a small business, no paperwork may be more essential than financial reports. These documents inform business owners and CEOs about the success or lack of success in past business activities, while also painting a fairly reliable picture of what lies ahead. Some business leaders believe that their finance staff is better equipped to handle these matters, so they opt for a hands-off approach. As Bob Haines, President at TAB Treasure Valley, Idaho, notes, this is not the best approach to managing financial resources within the

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Augusta Mall Food Court

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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B2B Stories

Despite setbacks, couple skates to business success with seasonal business

For the past five years, people have flocked to Evans on Ice for family entertainment, but its owners, Mike and Christine Boerner have faced their share of obstacles in running the seasonal business. The Boerners opened the ice-skating rink, which was originally located in the Augusta Common, in 2017. At that time, it was called Augusta on Ice. After the first year, city officials told them they would have to pay a much larger amount to continue operating in that location, so the couple moved the skating attraction to Evans

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B2B Stories

Simon Says: Economic indicators sending mixed signals about a recession

Last week, I gave my annual economic forecast for 2023 at Augusta University. For those who were unable to attend, I discussed three indicators of recessions. First, the yield curve is indicating a national recession. Interest rates on long-term government securities are currently lower than on short-term securities. As shown in the graph below, the yield curve has inverted prior to each of the last four recessions. An inverted yield curve means that investors are expecting lower short-term rates as a policy response to recessionary pressures. Second, the availability of

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Consumer Stories

North Augusta restaurant offers customers unique outdoor dining option

A local restaurant wants to give you the chance to enjoy outdoor dining no matter how cold it gets. Last month, Salt + Marrow Kitchen located in the Crowne Plaza North Augusta, unveiled its new dining domes, which seat up to six guests and require a minimum spending limit of $75 per person for a two-hour reservation, according to the restaurant’s AM/PM Supervisor, Hope Gresham. Gresham said so far, the domes have been a hit with customers. “They’re selling like hotcakes,” she said. “It’s easy to spend $75 here with

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Support Local

Free Access: Struggling North Augusta pizzeria needs a little amore

New York-style pizza was born when Italian immigrants brought pizza to New York City in the early 1900’s. For many, it was love, or amore, at first bite for a pie featuring large and wide slices with a thin crust that is foldable yet crispy. Flash forward to 2018, when Doughboy’s NY Pizzeria opened in North Augusta. The business owned by Jeremiah Bozeman was off to a great start, like an Aiken horse at the Steeplechase. Doughboy’s features pizza, other Italian staples including strombolis and calzones, and live music. The

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B2B Stories

The opportunities of renaming Augusta’s fort

When the government launches a commission, count me among the skeptics, but not for this recommendation. This summer, the naming commission created by Congress, recommended Fort Eisenhower as the new name for Fort Gordon in Augusta. The memorandum of approval by the Secretary of Defense indicates that the name change will take place after December 18, 2022, but no later than January 1, 2024. The business community should take note, as the name change is much more than just an Army matter. Changes in signage and branding are among the

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B2B Podcasting

Free Access: Great deals on unique travel experiences

Brian “Pop Pop” Adams of Travel with Pop Pop likes to create unique travel opportunities for people – and his service is free. He tells Neil Gordon about some of the deals he gets through The Cruise Brothers.

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Digital Marketing

Free Access: Digital Guru says agency might help you!

Why Outsource Your Marketing to an Agency? So, you are getting ready for 2023. Year-end taxes, budgeting for next year, planning… The list goes on and on. Your team is wearing multiple hats and you just want to run your business and make a living. What can you do to ease the burden? One thing is to consider outsourcing your marketing and online services. “I don’t want to give up control of my marketing…” This is one of the more common thoughts that I hear. For many years, service companies

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