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Augusta native launches Stella’s Pawtique

Just in time for the dog days of summer, locally owned mobile dog grooming business, Stella’s Pawtique is making its way around the CSRA. Kristin Lee, owner of Stella’s Pawtique, wanted to share her passion for caring for animals by offering a unique experience in the world of dog grooming. Born and raised in Augusta, Lee has also been a registered nurse for over 10 years. “Being the owner of a dog who has a lot of social anxiety, I know the importance of needing one-on-one grooming care,” she said.

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Rakiyah Lenon July 17, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Pros and cons of outsourcing vs. hiring

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 the pros and cons of outsourcing vs. hiring. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: One of the difficult decisions facing many small and medium-sized businesses is whether to hire a new employee for a specific task or to outsource it to a freelancer. What are some of the pros of outsourcing as opposed to hiring someone? Rick: Certainly,

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Gary Kauffman July 16, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Saban and Smart have it right

Darin Myers had some great advice at the recent ABD EXPO. No hire is better than a bad hire. It’s all about building a great team.

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Darin Myers July 16, 2023 No Comments
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Creative couple collaborates for business success

She is an event coordinator and bakes custom cakes. He designs and builds wood and metal products. Together, Angela and Glen Dragano are a match made in Heaven. They run two separate businesses, but often work side by side to ensure the success of both. She met her future husband many years ago in Texas. Even though he moved to Aiken, they remained friends. Angela followed him in 2016 and got a job making cakes for MacK’s Deli on Laurens Street. A year later, she and Glen married and last

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Mitzi Oxford July 16, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Bob Bigger: What changes have businesses faced post-pandemic?

Have you thought of a contingency plan? We’re looking back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May. Bob Bigger, Manager of SRP Commercial Lending, speaks about the importance of looking for opportunities, having flexibility, and being prepared for when times are hard.

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Bob Bigger July 13, 2023 No Comments
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Owners of successful dog apparel business to launch storefront next weekend

If you throw birthday parties for your dogs, Nic and Bretta Farina have the supplies you need to let your four-legged family members have their cake and eat it too. For the last 11 years, the Farinas have owned Puddle Jumper Pups, which until now, has been a home-based, online business that creates and sells a variety of products, including leashes, collars, harnesses, and accessories. More than 150 retailers nationwide, including Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, which has locations in Augusta and Evans. “Our B2B business has really grown,” Bretta

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Josh Heath July 13, 2023 No Comments
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A look inside Harlem’s DG Market

The newly opened DG Market at 180 East Milledgeville Road in Harlem, GA. is bringing nearby residents the opportunity to access fresh produce and meats, among other common household items. The location in Harlem is one of over 2,000 DG Markets in the country and the store’s opening has contributed to area employment. “The DG Market provides a one-stop shopping opportunity,” said a statement shared by Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. “Shoppers have access to home accessories, wellness options, cleaning supplies, home goods, and more. The DG Market also offers

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Rakiyah Lenon July 13, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Coach Darin: Leverage AI to grow your business

Artificial intelligence. What once felt wildly futuristic has suddenly become mainstream and is growing more ubiquitous by the minute. You are likely already interacting with AI, even if you are not completely aware of it. When your text message autocorrects itself or when you apply facial recognition to log into applications on your smartphone. When you enhance that selfie with a little photo editing before you post it to social media. When your music streaming service recommends a new song it thinks you might like. When you interact with a

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Darin Myers July 12, 2023 No Comments
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Initiative to help local business owners address problems with homeless population

For 20 years, Diane Tribble owned a successful hair salon in Augusta, but about a month ago, she made the difficult decision to close her business, thanks to mounting problems with the city’s homeless population. On Tuesday, Tribble, former owner of Diane & Co. located at 3128 Washington Road, was one of many local business owners who spoke about her experiences at a town hall discussion on homelessness led by Richmond County Sheriff, Richard Roundtree, who unveiled a new initiative called the Property Owner Response Team. The initiative, which has

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Josh Heath July 12, 2023 No Comments
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