Features
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Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography
August 04, 2016
Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.
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15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely
August 02, 2016
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
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Expanding Your Staff: The Impact on Your Employer Obligations
July 29, 2016
NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends for May 2016 shows more businesses plan to increase employment as compared with the month before. Hiring new employees to meet your company’s growing needs may be a smart business move, but there are consequences to consider.
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How to Protect Your Small Business as Cybersecurity Threats Rise
July 27, 2016
As more businesses move online, criminals are following them. If you’re still using yesterday’s cyber security strategies, you’re vulnerable to malicious attacks that could permanently damage your business. It’s time to wake up and invest in learning about cyber security strategies.
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20 Tips on Public Speaking
July 22, 2016
Everybody’s scared of something. It doesn’t matter how big or brave you may feel — there’s definitely a deeply-embedded, irrational anxiety in there. Statistically, one of those anxieties probably centers on public speaking. Fortunately, there are plenty of tricks you can try in order to calm your nerves and deliver an effective speech.
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5 Mistakes Small Businesses Make Online
July 21, 2016
Small business owners are busy. It’s difficult to focus the right amount of attention on all facets of your business when you’ve got both offline and online operations to juggle. It’s no surprise mistakes are made along the way. But, with nine out of 10 U.S. consumers using the Internet to look for local goods and services and research a potential purchase, one mistake you can’t afford to make is neglecting your online presence.
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University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program
July 20, 2016
To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.
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4 Ways to Capitalize on Consumers’ Desire to Support Local Business
July 18, 2016
Good news for small retailers (and, indeed, for all small businesses): Consumers prefer local businesses to national chains, according to a new study by GoDigital. How can you capitalize on this preference, and more effectively market your retail store to local customers in a way that appeals to their natural preference for shopping local? Here’s what the report had to say.
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Newnan-Coweta Chamber Announces 2016 Small Business of the Year Finalists
July 15, 2016
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists and the seven Honorable Mention Award Winners for our 2016 Small Business of the Year Awards presented by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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When and How to Promote Your Employees
July 14, 2016
For employers looking to fill a new opening within your company, often it pays to look no further than your current staff. Not only will promoting from within mean less of a learning curve and orientation time, but it will also guarantee you an employee who already has company loyalty, and is more likely to stay put. However, it can be difficult to identify candidates who may be right for the position, and there are many factors to consider before your make any offers.
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CTCA at Southeastern Regional Medical Center Receives NAPBC Accreditation
July 11, 2016
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
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Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now?
July 07, 2016
American small business owners who travel abroad need to stay updated on all the latest news developments about no travel zones for U.S. citizens. Sadly, terrorism, political unrest and disease exists in just about every corner of the globe and, as an American, it’s prudent to be aware of the latest travel guidelines and restrictions. The U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates its travel restrictions for travelers.
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Valerie Ward Celebrates 15 Years with Newnan-Coweta Chamber
July 06, 2016
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator Valerie Ward recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary with the Chamber!
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Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions
June 30, 2016
Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.
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Google Donates Hybrid Vehicle to WGTC Foundation for Automotive Technology Program
June 28, 2016
Google’s Douglas County Data Center recently donated a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation for instructional use in the automotive technology program at the WGTC Douglas Campus in Douglasville.
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The Top 5 Workplace Injuries and How to Prevent Them
June 24, 2016
Does the thought of a workers’ compensation claim at your small business strike fear in your heart? When an employee is injured on the job, the resulting medical costs can dig deep into your business’s bottom line. The best way to avoid this costly expense is to prevent workplace injuries in the first place. Travelers Insurance recently conducted a study to find out what the most common workplace accidents and injuries are, with an eye to helping you avoid them.
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10 Tips for Better Internal and External Business Communication
June 22, 2016
Communication is an essential part of running a business. You need to be able to communicate effectively with members of your own team and those outside of your business. Members of the small business community have plenty of knowledge to share about effective communication. Check out some of their top tips below.
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Christian City Names New Chief Development Officer
June 21, 2016
Newnan resident, LaVann Landrum, has joined Christian City, Inc., as Chief Development Officer. She will lead fundraising and development efforts for the nonprofit organization with a primary focus on financial support for The Children’s Village at Christian City.
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Piedmont Newnan Hospital Receives Achievement Award
June 20, 2016
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor RollSM Elite Plus.
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Self-Quiz: What Kind of Business Risk Taker Are You?
June 16, 2016
Few endeavors — scaling Mt. Everest or swimming with sharks might qualify — demand greater courage than the act of starting (or running) a small business. And with courage comes the willingness to take risks. Whether borrowing money to grow your business, launching a new product or hiring more employees — accepting risk and protecting yourself with liability insurance is critical to business success.
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Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions
June 13, 2016
There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.
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GE to Launch Global Digital Operations Center in Atlanta
June 10, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that GE Digital will establish its first global Digital Operations Center in Atlanta. This project will create 250 jobs and represents an investment of approximately $3 million in the local community.
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How Do You Take a Working Vacation and Still Catch a Break?
June 09, 2016
When you’re standing at the helm of a thriving small business, stepping away for a quick vacation often seems impossible. As a result, less than half of small business owners opt to take any time off work at all. Yet even those bold enough to get out of the office every so often grab an average of just five days’ vacation per year. Believe it or not, that inability to switch off is hurting your business — not helping.
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Kellie Pickler to Headline WGTC 15th Anniversary Black Tie and Boots
June 08, 2016
The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced that Kellie Pickler will headline its 15th anniversary Black Tie & Boots concert at the WGTC Murphy Campus in Waco on August 6.
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Stand Out from the Competition with These 10 Tips
June 03, 2016
With so many different businesses out there, it can be easy for your company to just blend in. But you need to stand out in some way if you want to gain the attention of your target customers. There are several different strategies you can use to make your business stand out. Members of the online small business community shared some of their favorite tips.