In today’s video business minute, Publisher Neil Gordon shows what key people at Pete Alewine Pools & Spa’s and Rustic Vibes are doing for their side hustle!
Business owner, Alison Couch chose MLK Day and a Harlem landmark to announce she’d be challenging incumbent Dewey Galeas for the District 4 Columbia County Commissioner seat. The owner of Couch Consulting, LLC and employer of 10 in Harlem, made the announcement at 7:45 this morning at the Harlem Branch Library, on 145 N. Louisville Street, across the street from her firm. “As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, I would like to share some of his wisdom. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent
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!
The perceived job of a realtor is either intriguing to another, who wanted to try it, or it is etched with sales. I think we can all agree that some “salesmen” may not have the best reputation—and because of that may dissuade others from that career. Before I talk about going green and shift to the purpose of this article, here is the 411 on what type of knowledge and experience a good realtor will have. In my profession I have to wear many hats and I know working moms
Amber Connor started her healthy dessert business nearly two years ago, but tomorrow she will celebrate the soft opening of her new storefront in Evans (see photo above story). Connor – owner of Sinless Sweets – is opening her store at 4336 Washington Road, Suite B near Pita Pit. The soft opening will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The business sells a variety of tasty treats, such as cookies, brownies, cakes, and lemon bars. While those desserts are typically packed with sugar, fat, and calories, Sinless Sweets
As a child, your bedside prayer might have gone something like…”Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” Adrienne Mann’s goal for every customer is not only to have a good night’s sleep, but also the time of their life at any of the festivities she coordinates through her mobile event company, Sweet Dreaming Slumber Parties, LLC. “We provide party set-up services,” said Mann. “We come to you
Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad and the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”.
A local spa set a big record in December and needs some help managing its growth. Publisher Neil Gordon had more in today’s business minute.
It’s not surprising that business consultant, Deke Copenhaver chose Deanna Brown to be the subject of his first leadership podcast. He sat down with James Brown’s daughter prior to the settlement of her father’s multi-million dollar estate. She shares what she learned from her Dad, and how she tries to carry on his legacy and spirit of giving back.
Editor’s Note: One of the interesting aspects at SRS is the average salary—nearly $100,000 per year! In the next year or so, more than 1,000 jobs will be added by SRNS, the largest contractor. The person who directed a recent economic study breaks down more of the numbers in today’s “Simon Says” report. Augusta Business Daily has covered several stories surrounding the recently published Economic Impact of the Savannah River Site (SRS or the Site), a report written by five of my students (Rachel Boyd, Jessica Collins, Caleb Hawkins, Herick
