Focus on what you do best! We take a look back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May. Davis Beman, principal of Beman Real Estate Company, speaks about the importance of maintaining great relationships and confidence as businesses face high interest rates.
A sprawling cyber attack late last week compromised data for millions of people including state and federal agencies. On the list of those hacked was the Department of Energy. The Savannah River National Laboratory is under the DoE umbrella. The University of Georgia was also impacted by the breach. How many of you have kids that attend UGA or donate to the University? What does this mean for us and what is the potential impact? How does Fort Gordon’s Cyber Security Center fit into the mix? ABD turned to our
A drawn-out sales process can be the downfall of an otherwise healthy business – or at the very least, a huge drain on efficiency and profitability. Slow sales cycles are more expensive than their streamlined counterparts and profoundly impact the cash flow and financial stability of the company due to the delayed influx of sales dollars. Eager customers who find themselves trapped in a slow sales process often lose interest and perhaps look to even higher-priced or lower-quality competitors to fulfill their needs. Even if a drawn-out deal does eventually
Davis Beman discusses what folks who are starting a business share with him, “I have a great idea but not money.” So, what’s next?
In July 2001, I packed my Pontiac Sunfire coupe full of clothes and a few furnishings and shipped it from my hometown just north of Chicago to my new home in Augusta. My license plate at the time read “IBDRMN5” (shorthand for “Ibdrummin” because of my love for all things percussion) but one of my new colleagues read it as “I be dorming” because it looked like I’d packed my entire college dorm into the car. A few months earlier, I graduated from journalism school and was about to embark
Edgefield, SC — GasPro, a leading fuel and convenience store chain headquartered in Grovetown, has opened two new locations in Johnston and Trenton. Formerly known as Billy’s gas stations, these modern GasPro stores are now fully operational and ready to fill up your car or truck tank with fuel and your personal tank with an array of food choices. GasPro offers all grades of gasoline and diesel. In addition to fuel, the stores have a wide selection of snacks, beverages, and accessories tailored to the needs of truckers. For busy
Austin Cravey understands many can’t afford to wait days or even weeks for costly car repairs, which is why he helps his customers save both time and money. About two months ago, Cravey launched Cravey’s Car Care, a local mobile mechanic business in Martinez that offers a variety of services, ranging from oil changes to engine rebuilds. “We also do light and heavy diesel work,” he said. “We work on foreign and domestic vehicles.” Cravey said some of his customers have already spent thousands of dollars at other repair shops,
If you are an entrepreneur just starting a business or if you already have a small business, the City of Augusta Business Equity Fund (CABE Fund), administered by the Greater Augusta Black Chamber Foundation, may be able to help you. The GABC is hosting an orientation session this week. It provides funding for small businesses and social enterprises in the Greater Augusta Area that are seeking economic relief due to the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Specifically, this program assists small businesses with less than 10 employees by providing
It’s an exciting time for development in our community, especially when we, housing, real estate, and businesses all work together. Davis Beman, of Beman Real Estate Company, shared his thoughts at our recent ABD EXPO.
Ramiro Galvan started working on a farm when he was only 8 years old, and he and his family now own three restaurants and a host of food and beverage trucks, which is why he wants to inspire the next generation of business owners. Galvan and his sister, Patty, co-owners of Taqueria El Rey in Martinez, La Cocina Del Rey in Grovetown, and The Munchies Lab in downtown Augusta will host the first-ever Young Leaders Market on Thursday, July 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Evans Towne Center
