Is it safe to connect to the internet when working in a coffee shop or other public space? Patrick Reynolds of Crosslink Consulting gives tips on ways to keep yourself secure when using public Wi-Fi.
One of the important aspects of starting your own business is the proper documentation. Business attorney, Brian King tells Neil Gordon how you can protect yourself and your business from lawsuits and other issues.
In 2019, Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina student, was murdered after getting into the car of a man she mistook for an Uber driver. To prevent crimes like that, a national company has developed a rideshare app specifically for women. Trips 4 Women, which was developed in 2019 to provide secure transportation for women and their children, is now available in Augusta. The app can be used to book, confirm and track rides. Trips 4 Women employs only female drivers, who earn 60 percent of each fare.
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 financial impact Augusta University has on the community. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Last week, some numbers came out about the financial impact Augusta University and AU Health Systems have on the community. Combined, they add more than $2.1 billion to the local community, but it looks like AU provides about half of that, at $1.054 billion
Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, and it’s….a drone delivering your weekly groceries? That could be a possibility in the future, thanks to a business project developed by the Augusta Regional Airport. The airport created Airworx Innovation Xchange, an aerospace business incubator, a few years ago to support startups in the aeronautical and aviation industries, according to its Director of Marketing and Business Development, Diane Johnston. “It provides an opportunity to move the industry forward,” Johnston said. “If they need help with marketing, we can help
People love to post news on social media about businesses coming to the CSRA, but a recent Facebook post about a doughnut shop with an unusual name opening soon was inaccurate – at least for now. The post stated Duck Donuts is opening soon in Columbia County, and more than 250 people have commented so far. “I’ve heard these are the best donuts ever,” Nzuri Davis posted. “This just made my day,” Victoria Smith posted. But a public relations spokeswoman for the company said they haven’t received a signed franchise
Greek chef Manny Hatzis has big plans for the former home of The Hive Bodega in downtown Augusta. In a few weeks, Hatzis will launch Manny’s Sports Off Broad, a sports bar and grill, located at 215 10th St. near The Bee’s Knees. Manny’s will serve a variety of meals, including smash burgers – made by smashing beef patties on a grill – and Cuban sandwiches. He also plans to offer Sunday brunch. The sports bar will feature several TVs just in time for football season, which kicks off in
As we continue to closely watch the market to see what trends emerge with the adjusted interest rates, I still find that even though we have more inventory slowly building, the sales continue to be strong. Only time will tell if overall sales will slow, but as of today, I do not see things slowing as far as volume. New construction numbers declined even more drastically, making way for resale homes to become the only option for many buyers. Some agents have reported that offers that are way over the
Each morning before the workday begins, Paul Myers, owner of Myers House Buyers, and his team of five, each recite three things for which they are thankful. The Augusta native says it is the one time of day he knows his team is completely focused on gratefulness and God’s word. When buying distressed homes, one has to see the good that could come from something seemingly bad. Giving thanks daily, he says, helps keep things in proper perspective. “That’s helped us immensely,” Myers said. “Having a ‘gratitude’ time each morning
Your newborn cries incessantly during the night with a persistent fever. Your toddler takes a nasty tumble just before bed. What are your options? The pediatrician’s office is closed. That leaves a trip to the emergency room, which according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, can involve a long wait, and may be costly – or even unnecessary. Now, there are not one but two options in the CSRA. KidsStreet Urgent Care opened in Martinez last month and NiteOwl Pediatric Urgent Care opens in North Augusta next week. “This area was underserved
