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Top Business Sale Killers

Selling a business can be a complex endeavor and unfortunately not all businesses that go under contract end up getting to the closing table. Below are the top reasons for a business sale to fall through. Time – the amount of time it takes to complete a transaction can be up to 6 months and during this time period a business is constantly changing. Customers come and go, employees come and go, key vendor relationships can change, the business’s financial performance may change and all the while a buyer is

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Tim Dalton February 3, 2022 No Comments
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Georgia on an economic upswing

    In today’s Georgia business update, Atlanta reporter Mike Petchenik says Coke and Coors are teaming up and state economic leaders predict a rebound year for the Peach State in 2022.  

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Mike Petchenik February 2, 2022 No Comments
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CSRA Real Estate company expands again

A local real estate company that broke its own record by racking up more than $1.6 billion in sales in 2021 is looking for further expansion opportunities. Meybohm Real Estate (see photo above story) offers its clients a variety of services, such as residential and commercial sales; property management; and development. John Cates has been promoted from chief operating officer to president of Meybohm. “We have worked to build a team of people and a company that both stand on the integrity and foundation that make us who we are,

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Josh Heath February 1, 2022 No Comments
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FREE ACCESS: Not so pretty part of running a business!

You’ve heard in life, the only things guaranteed are death and taxes. In business, it’s taxes, insurance, licensing—and in the event of the “death” of your business—how to be prepared for the end. ABD business attorney, J. Brian King has more in his thought leader report.

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J. Brian King February 1, 2022 No Comments
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Local mentoring program extends application deadline

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has extended the application deadline for its Young Men on the Move program to Monday, Feb. 7. Young Men on the Move (see photo above story) is a mentoring program for local male professionals between the ages of 23 and 30. Each year, 20 professionals are selected to participate in the program. Participants attend a monthly luncheon at the Chamber from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about various personal and professional development topics, and attendance is mandatory. The cost of the program

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Josh Heath January 31, 2022 No Comments
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New Chamber program takes companies to the next level

11 business owners are ready to take their businesses to the next level, thanks to a generous bank sponsorship and the guidance from The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Level Up Business Academy launched its six-month course for small business owners on January 26th. To qualify, owners had to operate a healthy business for at least three years and show desire to take their business to the next level. The program is designed to accelerate growth opportunities through education, counseling and resources. Multiple guest experts will provide entrepreneurial strategy and

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Neil Gordon January 28, 2022 No Comments
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Renamed professional group hosts kickoff event

A local organization that connects professionals between the ages of 22 and 40 just held its inaugural event under its new name. ABD previously brought you a story about Connect Aiken, which used to be referred to as Aiken Young Professionals. It’s similar to Young Professionals of Augusta. Supported by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, the organization kicked off the new year by hosting a drop in to Connect Aiken (see photo above taken from Facebook) at Sheffield’s at Rose Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The event was designed to

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Josh Heath January 28, 2022 No Comments
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Local events spur major economic impact

Destination Augusta, along with the Augusta Sports Council, are responsible for bringing many events to the CSRA each year. Augusta has become a popular destination for large events, such as meetings, conferences, and athletic competitions. These events are expected to add about $4 million to the local economy in just the first three months of 2022, according to a news release from Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council. The events, which bring thousands to the city each year, help to generate revenue for local businesses, such as restaurants and

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Josh Heath January 27, 2022 No Comments
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FREE ACCESS: Starting a Business 101

The entrepreneurial itch starts with an idea. There are many steps to take after that including a business plan, selecting and protecting your name, choosing professional companies to advise you on forming the business and so much more. Business Attorney, J. Brian King takes us through “Starting a Business 101.”

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Neil Gordon January 26, 2022 No Comments
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“Oh No, Not Again!”

Is it just me, or… “Oh No, Not Again!” “If I see that Kohl’s commercial one more time, I’m going to scream,” she said from a far-away city last November. I had no idea what she was talking about. Clearly the Kohl’s marketing algorithm had found her and her favorite platforms, while the same software knew there wasn’t much gold to be found from me and my channels. The question is, what’s the sweet spot of an effective video/commercial performance life before it loses its power to persuade? Remember when

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Don MacNeil January 25, 2022 1 Comment
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