Running your company rather than letting the company run you is a critical first step for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Neil Gordon sits down with Augusta Industrial Services CEO David Beckum, who talks about getting the right people in the right seats in your company.
All things, good or bad, must eventually come to an end. Hopefully, the end of this housing market crisis will be sooner rather than later. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has put out an article sharing some good news. People and organizations are taking the initiative to advocate for change on our behalf. The NAR has headed this movement, working with the government and private companies to help support home ownership in the United States. Here are some facts provided by the NAR: • 65.5% of Americans own a
Tom Mastny went from a Major League pitcher to helping local businesses with their health care benefits with The Pennant Group. In this interview with Neil Gordon, Tom tells us about the similarities between online ticketing giant StubHub and shopping for health insurance.
Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions sits down with Kevin Hunt of Hunt Insurance and Retirement Services in Clearwater, S.C. In this interview, Kevin busts some of the common myths about the insurance industry.
Name: Kay Benitez Company/Title: Mary Kay Sales Director Phone: 803-295-8111 Little girls love playing with makeup. Sometimes, they grow up and turn that into a successful business. Kay Benitez has built a thriving career, thanks to Mary Kay cosmetics. The company started in 1963 with a few simple products. Over the years, Mary Kay has developed in 35 countries with more than 3 million consultants, averaging $60,000 a year. Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who reach the status of Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors can earn the use of a
If you are a brick-and-mortar business with a physical location, you will want to rank high in local searches. You want to be found online when buyers are searching for your services. There is one great compelling reason you want to rank high in local search: If you don’t rank, you don’t get calls, store visits, or website traffic. If you don’t get those, you don’t make money. It’s just that simple. How do we know this is true? Here are two data points that exemplify the point: • 97%
Shawna and Braydon Woodward have been in the real estate market for many years and along with advice on the housing market, they’re often asked for good places to eat. Today Braydon reviews a few of his favorite places. May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and to celebrate, I’d like to suggest a few good local spots to eat. I can personally recommend these places, so I guarantee that they will not disappoint! These are not ranked in any particular order. Osaka is a family-run restaurant located
Lots of companies want to protect their interests by having their salespeople and executives sign non-compete agreements. Many wonder, however, about the enforceability of non-compete agreements in Georgia. Ultimately, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Georgia, as long as they are drafted properly. Georgia law is more in favor of the enforceability of carefully drafted non-compete agreements than it has been in the past. Public policy in Georgia used to be opposed to restrictions on the ability of employees to work in whatever manner they wanted. Now that public policy has
A we-own-it culture is critical for a successful Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Neil Gordon sits down with Augusta Industrial Services CEO, David Beckum to discuss the important ingredients to creating a strong culture in an ESOP.
Trust is an important part of working with another company. Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions tells Neil Gordon how they establish trust with their clients, including insurance, password protection, and cyber security.
