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Mondays with Rick: Internships – Everyone wins!

In one of my most recent columns on economic development, I stressed that workforce availability and development have become the number one criterion for companies in deciding where to locate their facilities. Therefore, there is probably nothing more important to the CSRA’s economic development than building and developing its workforce. While attracting a workforce from outside of the area is a key component of workforce development, the most important aspect of building a strong workforce comes from developing and retaining the talent that already resides in the area. While education,

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Mondays with Rick: Success is in the Eye of the Beholder

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 gives advice on how entrepreneurs and small business owners can determine success. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: The definition of success is often an elusive term when it comes to operating a small business. How can an entrepreneur or business owner define success? Rick: The first step is viability – have you created an ongoing concern? Until you reach

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Coach Darin: Why exceeding customer expectations is just good business

Customer service as a whole, has taken a substantial hit since 2020. Throughout the pandemic, customers were primarily willing to overlook the often-bumpy service they received, as everyone at that time understood the stressors in the marketplace. Businesses were understaffed. Employees were exhausted. There were supply chain issues. So, yes, the public was rather forgiving of less-than-ideal customer service. We are now mid-2023, and most businesses have rebounded to some semblance of balance and normalcy. Still, all indications point to a continuing drop in overall customer satisfaction. The American Customer

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Business Institute covers the basics for success

Want to reach more customers, get the latest scoop on social media strategies, or how to brand your business? The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is offering the “Business Institute,” a series of workshops to provide members and the business community with resources to help them be successful. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring in someone to speak to our Chamber members, mostly for smaller businesses, for them to learn new skills, learn about hot topics for the year, or maybe touch on problem areas that small businesses might

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Turning new adventures into great beginnings

During the past few days, my younger daughter and her significant other have been staying with my wife and me as they prepare for their next adventures. This coming Saturday, the two of them will embark on a cross-country drive to begin new jobs on the West Coast.  Both of their jobs are in technology sales. Her boyfriend graduated from college in May and accepted a job with the Fortune 50 company that he interned with last summer. His job will be primarily in the office, with the option to

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Helping you start strong

Carey Pifer, relocation director of Southeastern Residential, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to talk about ways in which they help companies relocate their employees. Pifer says that it’s important for companies to consider the family needs of their job candidates. Those interested in learning more about Southeastern Residential can visit www.southeasternresidential.com.

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Mondays with Rick: Take me out to the ballgame!

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 talks about how minor league baseball enhances the CSRA’s economic development. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: In the Augusta GreenJackets, the CSRA has a minor league baseball team that led all of the Single A teams in attendance last year. How does having a minor league team help the area’s economy? Rick: It’s important because it’s part of the

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Economic Update: Change is coming!

Just as Mitzi Oxford reported in a top story last week, Coach Dave Holdeman from The Alternative Board of the CSRA and Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon talk about Fort Gordon’s name change to Fort Eisenhower and what that means for the area. On the subject of name changes, see which automotive shop in town will also operate under a new name. Get to know the details on all that and more in this week’s economic update.

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What do you want from an organization?

Coach “Dave” Holdeman, co-owner of TAB CSRA, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss the importance of reflecting on organizational values and what you want to be remembered for. Holdeman says that it’s crucial for both employers and employees to consciously think about workplace culture. Those interested in learning more about TAB CSRA can visit: https://www.tabcsra.com

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Coach Darin: Which technology strategy is most effective for your remote team?

If, like many businesses these days, you employ a cadre of remote workers, it’s imperative to do all you can to support their offsite efforts. That means, providing the best technology available so they can achieve maximum output and productivity. For example, tools like group chat and management software “help keep team members accountable and ensure deadlines are being met,” said Phil Spensieri, TAB Facilitator, adding, “Production often comes down to the tools you give your employees.” Some obstacles occasionally crop up around a remote workforce. Key IT challenges include keeping technology

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