Raising worker wages may be in the future. Plus, can there ever be too many flavors of Georgia’s favorite beverage? Mike Petchenik has the latest in all the changes coming your way.
The answer is complicated. If your return is simple and you’re up to date on deductions you might claim, using an online service such as TurboTax or H&R Block might be the answer. It’s a different scenario for most small business owners. If you’ve built a business from the ground up, you probably know your industry, customers, and services like the back of your hand. When it comes to the ins and outs of taxes, accounting, and finance, it never hurts to have an experienced professional to turn to for
On this episode, we sit down with Tom Mastny of The Pennant Group and Dr. Rob Lamberts, CEO of Welcome Health. We’re talking all about direct primary care, what it is, what makes it better than traditional health care, and how the Pennant Group makes it even better.
Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of maintaining a marketing presence even during hard economic times. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Some economists still think we’ll be heading into a recession this year, and we’re going to talk about the importance of maintaining your marketing during that. But first, explain what is meant by the term marketing. Rick: A lot of people
Neil Gordon sits down with Tom Mastny, CEO of The Pennant Group and Dr. Rob Lamberts, CEO of Welcome Health. We’re talking all about direct primary care, what it is, what makes it better than traditional health care, and how the Pennant Group makes it even better.
Construction on a nearly 7,000-square-foot expansion of Augusta’s Cabela’s location could begin as early as next week, according to Chad Joyner. Joyner, General Manager of the store located at 833 Cabela Drive in the Village at Riverwatch, said the additional space will be used to display a wide range of TRACKER products, including boats and ATVs. “When you’re looking at the building, it will be on the right-hand side of the store that faces Topgolf,” he said. Joyner said the company estimates the expansion will be completed by June. The
Most CEOs have spent their entire careers working in business, but that wasn’t the case for Stephanie Stuckey. In 2019, Stuckey took over as CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, a family-owned business her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey Sr., founded in 1937. In 2021, the company, which is known for its pecan treats, bought a candy plant in Wrens. She’s a former attorney and politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives. Stuckey will be the guest speaker for the Augusta University Hull College of Business’s annual CEO Series on Wednesday, March
Cheron Douglas was born and raised in Augusta but spent the past seven years fitting brides in Chattanooga. She helped with the wedding of her cousin’s son a couple of years ago in Aiken. When she came for a walk-through for his big day, Cheron knew this was where she needed to be. “Aiken felt like home. I prayed about it for two years. When Karen Daly with Meybohm found the perfect place, we opened our second location here and I couldn’t be happier,” said Douglas. That perfect place is
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the employment data for the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area for December 2022. Overall, employment increased from 239,600 in December 2021 to 244,800, a gain of 2.2 percent (see graph below). Two major industry groups saw a decline in employment over the year, education and health services and leisure and hospitality. Education and health services employment was 1.9 percent lower in December 2022 than in December 2021, or 673 jobs. Leisure and hospitality jobs were 1.5% lower in December 2022 than a year earlier.
Not all employees get the same benefits, especially folks who work for small businesses. Mike Petchenik explores what’s behind their concerns.
