In today’s video podcast, Cross Link Consulting CEO, Patrick Reynolds says setting good goals for 2022 is more about sense than dollars.
A local construction company is preparing to move into a 106-year-old building in downtown Augusta. Allen+Batchelor Construction, Inc. is relocating its operations from 1063 Franke Industrial Drive to 1118 Jones St., the former home of Simkins Seed Company (see photo above story) and a few doors away from Ubora Coffee Shop. Allen+Batchelor is currently renovating its new location, according to a news release from the company. “We look forward to planting Allen+Batchelor’s headquarters in the middle of the bustling and vibrant atmosphere that Broad Street offers,” the release states. “We
Editor’s Note: Starting a business is often a challenging process that requires careful planning and rigorous attention to detail. To launch a successful business, one must have a solid plan. Local business attorney J. Brian King, shares how he helps his clients develop solid business plans and build successful businesses. Over the last 20 years, I have helped many clients form companies and start their businesses. When I meet with potential clients who aspire to become business owners, I begin by discussing their ideas and goals. Some want to launch
One of the two Georgia Cyber Center buildings is named after the Augusta University Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Michael Shaffer had developed a culture there and is known as an expert in creating public/private partnerships. In today’s “Changemaker Podcast” with Deke Copenhaver, Shaffer talks all things leadership!
The state of your company’s cash flow is among the most significant metrics that every CEO or business owner in the CSRA should track. So, as Wells Fargo notes. “A consistent, positive cash flow can help you pay expenses, invest in new opportunities, and grow your business.” As business agendas go for 2022, you can’t do much better than that. With an assist from some of my TAB colleagues, here are some key tips to help boost your company’s cash flow in 2022. Look at where your finances are today.
Is it just me, or… What Your Ad People Are Thinking Every business has that bit of sausage-making going on behind the scenes they’d rather you not see. This’ll sting a bit to hear, but in marketing it’s mostly what’s whispered about you, your business and how they can wrestle you both to the finish line. There’s a push-pull dynamic in play here, and it’s worth examining. You, the decision maker feel justifiably exceptional because you stepped out from the crowd and built something out of nothing. You gaze
ABD Publisher Neil Gordon continues his discussion with Augusta Industrial Services CEO, David Beckum. Today, David answers some important questions on how to set up your company to be employee-owned!
Editor’s Note: This Friday morning, Ben Chestnut (see above photo), Augusta native and co-founder/CEO of Mailchimp based in Atlanta, will speak at Augusta University at 10 a.m.in the lobby of the Georgia Cyber Center’s Shaffer MacCartney Building. Prior to his talk, Dr. Rick Franza, the Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business, will join other dignitaries in a meet-n-greet session to ask Chestnut questions about his recent sale to Intuit for $12 billion, technology and other subjects. ABD: What would you like to know about Mr. Chestnut’s journey? Rick: I’d love
Augusta Industrial Services is one of the only employee-owned companies in the CSRA. Services make up four different lines of business in Augusta and across the Southeast. CEO David Beckum sat down recently with ABD Publisher Neil Gordon and shared that his employees are part of an ESOP retirement plan and his customers all come from the N.I.C.E. category!
Delta had a rough landing in the 4th Quarter of 2021—in part due to wintry weather and Covid. Some big names in Georgia get indicted for Covid fraud—and the Georgia Bulldogs star, walk-on quarterback is about to get a big payday thrown his way. Atlanta reporter Mike Petchenik has more from Georgia’s capitol.
