Features
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7 Tips to Get More Customers, More Often
August 12, 2014
We all claim to want more customers more often, but are we doing what it takes to get that done? I asked Sarah Reilly Engel, VP of Merchant Success at Belly, a loyalty rewards company for retailers, to share advice with us.
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Helene Gayle & Muhtar Kent to be Inducted into Robinson College Business Hall of Fame
August 11, 2014
Helene D. Gayle, president and CEO of the poverty-fighting organization CARE USA, and Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business on Thursday evening, September 18th at the St. Regis Atlanta.
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Atlanta Region Sees $1.1B in Construction Projects Released for Bid in Q2 of 2014
August 08, 2014
The Atlanta metro region saw more than 600 construction projects released for bid in the 2ndquarter of 2014, with a total contract value of $1.1 billion, BidClerk data showed. This represents a 10% increase compared to the 2nd quarter of 2013.
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8 Things to Ask Your Employees Before They Leave for Vacation
August 07, 2014
Summer vacations are a great time for employees to relax and recharge. However, it does leave your team in the office short staffed. Luckily, with the right systems in place your office can continue to run just as smoothly in their absence.
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Film Industry Generates $5.1 Billion in Economic Impact in Georgia
August 06, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia-lensed feature films and television productions generated an economic impact of $5.1 billion during Fiscal Year 2014. The 158 feature film and television productions that shot in Georgia spent $1.4 billion during that time.
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Georgia Native Returns Home as Filmmaking Rises in Savannah & Atlanta
August 05, 2014
In the news as of late have been Medient Studios and the dismissal of its founder and CEO, Manu Kumaran, and the legal action he has been taking against the company’s new leadership. There has been the exposure of early mismanagement and the rapid devaluation of the company’s stock and then the reinstatement of trading under Medient’s new leadership.
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Time of Change and Crisis in the Hospital World
August 04, 2014
The financial turmoil rocking Georgia’s hospitals shows no signs of fading. Just this past week, Emory-Adventist Hospital announced it would close by the end of October. By doing so, the Smyrna hospital would become the fifth Georgia hospital to close within the past two years. And unlike the previous four, it is in the affluent Atlanta suburbs, not a struggling rural area.
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4 Ways To Boost Traffic To Your Tradeshow Booth
August 01, 2014
You have to do something special to stand out from the competition at tradeshow booth. From the decision on upgrading your old display to hand-picking the best relationship oriented sales people to man your show booth. There are so many options to improve your visibility at your next show exhibition. We look at four tips to boost traffic at your tradeshow booth to get more customers and expand your brand identity.
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Should Your Small Business Just Ignore These 7 Technologies?
July 31, 2014
New technologies are released every day. For those small business owners that have shiny object syndromes (SOS), they can be hard to resist. Many are pushed to thinking that in order to have a competitive edge, they need to offer their customers the latest technology. However, for the good of your company, here are seven that you may need to ignore for now.
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Should You Demand a Return on Investment From Business Travel?
July 30, 2014
How do you choose when to travel, and when not to, for your business? The smart business owner expects a return on investment from business travel. That means having a plan for your trip, and then following through on the plan after the trip.
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Small Business Loans Reach Post-Recession High
July 29, 2014
It isn’t quite the golden days of pre-recession financing. But small business lending has reached a post-recession high. That’s the unvarnished optimistic conclusion of the June 2014 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.
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The Hidden Costs of an Unreliable Internet Connection
July 28, 2014
In business, an unreliable Internet connection costs dollars and cents. It’s that simple. Let’s break down the real issues and what they could cost you, to measure how important your Internet connection is.
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Does Self-Employment Really Rise in Recessions?
July 25, 2014
Some observers argue that self-employment is counter-cyclical. Focusing on people’s decisions to go into business for themselves, these researchers argue that some of the people who lose their jobs when the economy contracts enter into self-employment, rather than becoming unemployed or exiting the labor force.
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7 Reasons Printer Ink Costs More Than Champagne
July 24, 2014
Printer ink costs a lot of money. But have you ever taken the time to figure out why?
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Common Entrepreneurial Advice That You Need to Ignore
July 23, 2014
Entrepreneurs get advice every day from their professional advisors and information they read. A lot of it needs to be ignored. Pay close attention to disregarding these platitudes and what to do instead.
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Mayor Reed Appoints Geisler to Lead City of Atlanta Operations
July 21, 2014
Mayor Kasim Reed announced Friday the appointment of Michael J. Geisler, a proven business leader with exceptional experience as a senior manager in the financial sector, as Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta. Geisler has been acting as Interim COO since February 2014.
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Former Jamestown Colleagues Announce New Adaptive Reuse and Urban Infill Development Firm
July 18, 2014
Hank Farmer and Pierce Lancaster, former Jamestown colleagues who built their careers working on high-profile urban infill and adaptive-reuse projects, have formed Third & Urban. The new firm will focus on the development of similar projects in the Southeast, eyeing markets from Virginia to Louisiana that exhibit a high quality of life, a strong workforce and consistent job growth. Third & Urban will also serve as a consultant to other developers.
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Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being
July 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.
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Broadstone Invests $10 Million on Georgia Houses
July 16, 2014
Broadtree Homes, a private real estate investment company managed by Broadstone Real Estate, LLC, has acquired 127 single-family rental homes from The Dominion Group for a total purchase price of approximately $10 million.
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When is the Best Time to Trademark Your Company Name?
July 15, 2014
For the new business that is just starting out, a common question is, “When is the right time to file a trademark application?” Should business owners bother registering before their product or service is ready, or just wait until they’re ready to officially launch to the marketplace?
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Meritage Homes Puts Regional HQ in Atlanta
July 14, 2014
Meritage Homes Corporation, a leading U.S. homebuilder, announced that the company has created a new South Region to be based in Atlanta.
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Should You Ever Make a Counter Offer to an Employee?
July 11, 2014
It’s no secret that competition for experienced employees is heating up. Despite the economy’s ups and downs, the news continues to be filled with reports that businesses seeking to hire can’t find qualified workers. So if you have qualified workers on board, how far should you go to retain them? When a key employee gets a job offer, should you consider making a counter offer?
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3 Classic Recipes in Case Your Brand Ever Gets Grilled
July 10, 2014
Yes, it’s true. The Paula Deen Network is launching in September. The celebrity cook, whose career was nearly burnt, is cooking up something new – and digital. Just in case your brand ever gets grilled, we look at three fast and easy tips inspired by the digital rebranding of Paula Deen.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Small Business Growing & Gaining Ground
July 09, 2014
As many business leaders spent the last year focused on cutting costs and staying competitive, small-business employers specifically took measures to hold fast – making careful choices about hiring, compensation and employee benefits options.
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Will Your Next Business Suit Be an Executive Hoodie?
July 08, 2014
Whoever thinks that hoodies don’t belong in the workplace has probably never seen the Executive Pinstripe Hoodie from Betabrand. The Executive Hoodie is made from suit fabric and retails for $168. Mark Zuckerberg provided the inspiration behind the hoodie, and its launch coincided with the social media giant’s IPO.