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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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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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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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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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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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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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Moving or downsizing?

Need an option for moving, downsizing, or data storage? redbox+ Dumpsters can help. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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Real answers for entrepreneurs

ABD means business. Our recent EXPO provided a panel of experts but also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers. Listen in.

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Tabitha Hollimon: How can small businesses plan to succeed in 2024?

Planning to succeed, starts with what else? A plan! Let’s look at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Tabitha Hollimon, president of Hollimon Strategic Advisors, talks about how businesses must strategize at the end of the quarter to better prepare for the new year.

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New athleisure brand opens to the pickleball-loving public

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the CSRA and America. It’s easy to learn and fun to play. It’s a racquet sport and a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, but played on a smaller court. Pickleball is also good for your health which is what brought brothers, Dan and Jon Lawson and David Pope together to form the athleisure company Good Get Apparel. Jon is a pulmonologist, Dan and David were in the technology side of healthcare. “We all understood the health benefits of playing pickleball,

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