February 2016 Features

  • The Right and Wrong Reasons to Incorporate or Form an LLC

    February 26, 2016

    Picking a business structure is usually the first big decision for any new business owner. My own companies have helped tens of thousands small businesses get started with an LLC or corporation — and as such, I’ve heard countless reasons why business owners think they should (or shouldn’t) incorporate. There are some common misconceptions associated with incorporation, often related to trying to avoid state taxes or any liability.

  • Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

    February 22, 2016

    It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

  • Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

    February 22, 2016

    It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

  • Newnan-Built Yahama YXZ1000R, Wolverine SE Models Revealed for 2016

    February 18, 2016

    Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is introducing two new Special Edition models to its growing line of side-by-side vehicles. Yamaha’s YXZ1000R, the world’s first and only pure sport side-by-side, and Wolverine, a new standard in off-road capability and comfort in a side-by-side, both receive new SE versions for 2016.

  • Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

    February 11, 2016

    Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

  • Should You Hire Overqualified Employees?

    February 04, 2016

    When hiring, have you ever thrown away a resume from a candidate who sounded far too overqualified? According to some new research, you may have made a big mistake. A study from the Journal of Applied Psychology followed job candidates who were hired for roles they were overqualified for, either by experience or education. Turns out, the overqualified employees performed better at their jobs than the average employee.