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Small businesses hope shoppers think local for Christmas joy

CSRA small businesses hope shoppers will remember the old saying, “Home is where the heart is,” and support local merchants this season. The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the Christmas shopping season officially begins. Traditionally, shoppers head to the big box stores to score bargains. But a day later, the spotlight turns to small, local businesses for Small Business Saturday. More than a dozen businesses in downtown Augusta will participate in the third annual Small Business Saturday (SBS) Crawl, sponsored by

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 21, 2023 No Comments
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Feels like home

See how a local business is bringing new life into an old home. Mike Petchenik explains how it also might be the perfect spot for holiday shopping in today’s edition of BizBits.

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Mike Petchenik November 21, 2023 No Comments
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Lower unemployment taxes for South Carolina businesses

A robust economy paved the way for South Carolina to ease a tax paid by businesses. For the third year in a row, the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or hold steady in 2024. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) made the announcement earlier this month, saying there is no better time to be in business in the Palmetto State. “The state’s leadership has worked hard to make strong financial decisions that maintain a healthy unemployment insurance trust fund which will benefit employers in the coming year,” said McMaster.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 20, 2023 No Comments
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The domino effect of Covid on staffing

Angela Swarts, franchise owner of Spherion Augusta, sums up the past three years in one word, change! Covid started a rollercoaster of impacts on trying to place staff in businesses across the CSRA. She explained the struggles at ABD’s recent Business EXPO.

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Angela Swarts November 20, 2023 No Comments
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Payroll strategies can greatly benefit your business

At Manpower, Nate Lauger plays a crucial role in overseeing both the operational and sales aspects of the business. His daily activities revolve around managing operations, driving sales, and fostering client relationships. Email him if your company would like to have a consultation. Nate.lauger@manpowerga.com In the intricate tapestry of payrolling, staffing companies emerge as a dynamic strategy for companies seeking flexibility and efficiency in managing short-term or specialized projects. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of payrolling, shedding light on its advantages and the scenarios where companies can

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Nate Lauger November 20, 2023 No Comments
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Tax collections down but still a surplus

While a drop in tax collections might normally be an issue, Georgia is sitting on a huge rainy day fund. Mike Petchenik says there is no reason to panic. Here is the latest in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik November 20, 2023 No Comments
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Augusta University enrollment hits a high note

Augusta University is one of the largest employers in Augusta and according to Forbes, one of the best in the state. Now comes another feather in the cap. With a 7% growth this year, the highest ever for AU, the university has broken through the 10,000-student enrollment level. The final number was 10,564. By comparison, last year’s enrollment stood at 9,813. Leaders of Augusta University celebrated reaching and exceeding that milestone by inviting staff and students to a special announcement last week. “Our fastest growing college actually is our College

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 19, 2023 No Comments
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Huge school choice conference set for CSRA

While many public schools will be out for the Thanksgiving break, learning continues for homeschooled students. Some will be in the kitchen helping mom bake an apple pie for dessert. The pouring, mixing, measuring, and baking combine math and science concepts that children can learn in a different, yet practical way. Those life skill lessons are a unique twist on learning outside of a textbook and a traditional classroom setting. The concept of homeschooling apparently appeals to many families in the CSRA where growth trends are mirroring and, in some cases,

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Mitzi Oxford November 19, 2023 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Develop a sense of purpose to guide your business and yourself

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 discusses how small business owners develop a sense of purpose. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Business owners, especially when the business is small, can often feel bogged down in the daily activities of running a business. How important is it to have a sense of purpose to keep you going? Rick: Some people start businesses with the goal of

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Gary Kauffman November 19, 2023 No Comments
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