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  Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional.   Is it just me, or… First Quarter Resolutions Early year resolutions. Insert Bronx Cheer here. On some level we all suspect we’re going forget them by June. And yet… Resolutions are one of those, close-your-eyes, grit-your-teeth healthy exercises. If you’re a small business guy or lady, clip this out and tuck it away. Your homework’s been done for you. The Cyber Stuff.  We’ve talked about how your position as captain of the ship

Many women would rather go to the dentist than ask for a raise or promotion, according to Wendy Perry. Perry, Principal and co-founder of KATALIS, a professional consulting and business coaching firm, was the guest speaker for this month’s Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Enterprise Mill Events Center. Perry admits she’s no master negotiator. But that certainly hasn’t stopped her from trying. In her presentation, “More Than Words: The Art of Negotiation,” she discussed the role gender differences play in

An Augusta military transplant is making a career out of her on-line, entrepreneurial pursuits—despite being a very shy person. Former business coach and Mayor Deke Copenhaver sits down with Heather Parady.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has extended the application deadline for its Young Men on the Move program to Monday, Feb. 7. Young Men on the Move (see photo above story) is a mentoring program for local male professionals between the ages of 23 and 30. Each year, 20 professionals are selected to participate in the program. Participants attend a monthly luncheon at the Chamber from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about various personal and professional development topics, and attendance is mandatory. The cost of the program

The entrepreneurial itch starts with an idea. There are many steps to take after that including a business plan, selecting and protecting your name, choosing professional companies to advise you on forming the business and so much more. Business Attorney, J. Brian King takes us through “Starting a Business 101.”

Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business, chats with ABD each week on something topical in the Augusta business community. This week’s topic focuses on an event with the SBDC, an organization Rick admires from his days at Kennesaw State University—witnessing their impact there. Our conversations are edited for brevity and impact.   ABD: Rick, you attended a recent panel discussion at the UGA Small Business Development Center. What were your overall impressions? Rick: The biggest general takeaway is that a small business owner cannot

In today’s video podcast, Cross Link Consulting CEO, Patrick Reynolds says setting good goals for 2022 is more about sense than dollars.  

One of the two Georgia Cyber Center buildings is named after the Augusta University Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Michael Shaffer had developed a culture there and is known as an expert in creating public/private partnerships. In today’s “Changemaker Podcast” with Deke Copenhaver, Shaffer talks all things leadership!  

Watch this 2-minute video from one of the leading experts on transitioning from a bad culture to a good one. Patrick Reynolds, the CEO of Cross Link Consulting in North Augusta, gets us all ready to tackle 2022 the right way!

Small business owners are facing an ever-changing climate, so it’s essential they remain current on topics that affect their businesses. The University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center wants to help local business leaders stay informed on these topics. The center will host its Eighth Annual CEO Breakfast Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Snelling Conference Center located at 3165 Washington Road, Suite D near Goodwill in Augusta. The workshop will feature three speakers: Alison Couch – owner of Couch Consulting, LLC –