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Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: Handling a bad review

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success in strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. He also has a family business in Augusta, focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. No

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Digital Marketing

Free Access: Google Keyword Research: A Guide to Finding Search Volume and Forecasts

The utilization of search engine optimization (SEO) practices has grown significantly in the realm of digital marketing. A fundamental element of SEO is the analysis of keywords to ascertain what prospective customers are searching for and how to get listed higher. The Google Keyword Planner, a free tool for keyword research, can be used to identify popular terms and anticipate future search volume trends. Here’s how to use Google Keyword Planner to get search volume and forecasts: Sign in to your Google AdWords account. This is required to access the

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Cyber Security

Free Access: Cyber Tips: Safe passwords can prevent being hacked

YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED! A phrase no one wants to get told. Especially if you use the same password for each account that you have. In today’s Tech Alert, I want to provide you with 3 rules of thumb when it comes to creating safe and effective passwords for your accounts. The first rule I would say you need to consider when creating your passwords is to use a common prefix or suffix for all your passwords and combine that with a unique phrase or factor that is connected

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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: Are you ready to buy a home? 5 Indicators the time is right for you

Are you pondering thoughts of buying a home? Home ownership is truly the quintessential American dream. Regardless of who you are, I believe there are a few signs that signify you should start seriously considering the option of buying something to call home. #1. YOU HAVE A STABLE INCOME: If you have job security, you should be considering your home ownership options. I am fully convinced that owning a home is the smartest financial investment you will ever make. If you pay rent, you are spending the money on housing

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Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: Is your company process on point?

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success in strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. He also has a family business in Augusta, focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. There

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Digital Marketing

Free Access: Google AdWords Keyword Research

We are looking at a high-level approach to keyword research for Google AdWords. This is using Google’s built-in tool which is great if you are just starting out. There are many tools available for more advanced research, like SEM Rush, Spyfu, and the like. Use Google’s Keyword Planner tool to find keywords related to your business. Go to your AdWords account and click on the Keyword Planner Tool. Now, you can click “Discover new keywords” and get started. Uncovering fresh keyword concepts can be achieved in two approaches: Begin with

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Office Support

Free Access: Richardson Professional Solutions celebrates 3rd anniversary with some advice

It’s 2023 and we are celebrating our third anniversary here at Richardson Professional Solutions. We love seeing small businesses thrive, so this month, we want to bring you some tips and tricks to take into this new year as a small business owner and/or operator. Did you know that according to the Small Business Administration, 20% of startups fail within the first year, while half go under within five years? Sometimes a small business, although a highly creative idea, can eventually suffer because there is a lack of business sense.

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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper vs a Move-in Ready Home

When it comes to buying a home, there are generally two main options to consider: a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready home. Each option has its own set of pros and cons that should be carefully weighed before making a decision. A fixer-upper is a property that requires some level of renovation or remodeling before it can be considered livable. These homes are often priced lower than move-in ready homes, making them a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and those on a budget. The main advantage of buying a fixer-upper is

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Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: 3 ways to improve employee retention

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success in strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. He also has a family business in Augusta, focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. It

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