Web site provider focuses on service

Jimmy Bennett got involved in ComputerOne after 27 years of working in the publishing world. Over the past five years, he has also developed a successful web design business.
By Gracie Shepherd

Old truisms say good year ahead

Everybody knows January predicts the stock market's direction for the year.  But what passes for stock market wisdom is suspect when given a closer look.

Dealers say showroom improvements key

A number of local car dealerships have overhauled their showrooms in the past few years, and they say the biggest impact has been on customer satisfaction and comfort level.
By Gracie Shepherd

Businesses stress consumer feedback

With e-mailed appeals for comments on commonplace transactions and customer-service calls that beget requests to take a survey, consumers are being pinged for opinions at a rate that has gotten some publicly grousing about a surfeit of surveys.
By Jennifer Peltz

Five leaders selected for hall of fame

Five business leaders will be honored at the 2011 CSRA Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony in three weeks.
By Tim Rausch

Hiring trends show promise

WASHINGTON - For many people whose job prospects faded most during the recession, 2011 brought a small dose of relief.

Catering business under new ownership

Cindy's Catering at 4015 Washington Road has been purchased by husband-wife team Terry and Donna John­ikin, who changed the name to CloverLeaf Catering.
By LaTina Emerson

Buy And Sell: Have an exit strategy for business

Unfortunately, some businesses will never sell. Some don't sell because they are losing money and cannot secure enough capital to survive.
By David Yezbak

Inside Insurance: I can't do what with my cell phone?

It is funny how the same subject keeps coming up, but in a slightly different context. In this column I discuss distracted driving because it is very dangerous to all concerned.
By David Colmans

Home Depot hiring seasonal workers

Home Depot is hiring seasonal workers for its Evans, Augusta and Aiken locations, according to a news release from Goodwill Job Connection.

Augusta sales tax collections increase

Augusta's sales tax collections for November were 2.4 percent higher than in November 2010, the city reported Wednesday.

Biz Bits

James Gay was named the top mortgage loan producer for December for First Bank Mortgage.

Smart Shopper

Some sales happen in cycles and some happen by month, so it's important to know what's on sale in order to stock up.

Construction roundup

Commercial building permits and liens in the Augusta business community.

On The Move

Dana T. Atkins is the new president for The Augusta Chronicle.

Day Planner

THURSDAY: Starting Your Own Business workshop; 6 p.m.; Small Business Development Center, 1450 Greene St., Suite 3500, Augusta; (706) 721-4545

Chamber corner

Ribbon-cuttings from the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

MAU job fair on Wednesday

MAU Workforce Solutions will hold a job fair Wednesday to fill immediate job openings paying up to $29.50 per hour.
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