Features
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Improved Outcomes Without an Increase in Skill
April 08, 2012
Improving and helping capture knowledge are always at a premium in organizations, and sometimes can actually help improve outcomes in your business without an increase in skill set from your employees. Curt Fowler of Fowler & Company talks about the use of checklist to help improve work outcome in your organization.
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U.S. Business Products Sees Accelerated Pace in Marketing
April 03, 2012
Information overload from the Internet has raised the level of noise that marketers must overcome to reach consumers and shortened the window of time they can hold their attention. USBPI Manager Sterling Phillips talks about the change in marketing he is seeing and changes they have made to continue growing.
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An Interview With New Chamber President/CEO Chris Hardy
April 01, 2012
In an exclusive question and answer with AlbanyCEO, new Albany Area Chamber President/CEO Chris Hardy talks about his decision to come to Albany, and some priorities he sees in the first few months on the job.
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Developing Your Interview Skills for Attracting and Assessing Talent
March 29, 2012
Peak Focus Founder and Principal Jerry Scher talks about the final step in the recruiting and hiring process - the interview.
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Easter Seals Southern Georgia Adapts to New Ways of Giving
March 27, 2012
Executive Director of Easter Seals Southern Georgia Beth English talks about the change in fundraising strategy at Easter Seals, and how through that they are now able to help more people than ever.
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Bil Sadlers Talks About An Often Overlooked and Undervalued Investment
March 25, 2012
Albany Financial Advisor Bil Sadler shares about an often overlooked and undervalued investment - the emergency fund.
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Predicting Suitability for Attracting and Assessing Talent
March 22, 2012
Peak Focus Founder and Principal Jerry Scher talks about predicting suitability for attracting and assessing talent to fit in your organization.
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Dr. Kamil Hanna Brings Rare Cardiovascular Discipline to Southern Georgia
March 20, 2012
Dr. Kamil Hanna, a board-certified electrophysiologist, has been practicing at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for about five years. He shares about the growing problem of Arrhythmia, and the investment in technology and expertise that Phoebe has invested in to combat it.
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E-Verify and the Illegal Immigration Reform Act
March 18, 2012
Last year, the General Assembly passed the “Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011.” Although portions of this Act have been challenged in the courts, one important provision still applies to local businesses: private employers with more than ten employees must use E-Verify when hiring employees.
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Defining Eligibility for Attracting and Assessing Talent
March 15, 2012
Peak Focus Founder and Principal Jerry Scher talks about defining eligibility for your organizations positions and assessing talent to place in those positions.
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Relationships Sustain Albany's Custom Interiors
March 13, 2012
Daphine McKenzie, owner of Custom Interiors in Leesburg, talks about how relationships in Albany sustained their business during the recession, how sales are showing signs of rebounding, and how at Custom Interiors the people make all the difference.
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Bil Sadler Shares How to Test Your Financial Health
March 11, 2012
How’s your financial health? Albany Financial Advisor Bil Sadler asks you questions on how to know the strength of your financial health.
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How Do You Build a Talented Sales Team?
March 08, 2012
Peak Focus Founder and Principal Jerry Scher talks about how to assess talent and build a successful sales team. He breaks down 3 basic assessments that should be addressed when considering candidates: eligibility, suitability, and the interview process.
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Mauldin & Jenkins Outlines 2011 Tax Challenges
March 06, 2012
With filing deadlines for state and federal tax returns rapidly approaching, business owners face a number of challenges in preparing and paying 2011 taxes. Among them are expanded reporting requirements, last-minute changes to the tax code and, in general, increasing complexity in the tax system. Partner-in-charge of Mauldin & Jenkins Albany Office John McDuffie talks about the changes and uncertainty in the tax system.
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Alltel Wireless Sees Generational Shift in Phone Usage
March 04, 2012
According to a 2010 study by the National Center for Health Statistics reported in USA Today, 26.5 percent of Georgia households with adults and children aged 18 or older rely on wireless phone service as their primary home phone. Alltel Sales Manager for southern Georgia Byron Williams talks about Alltel filling the need in the area.
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The Value of Values
March 01, 2012
Can the core values of a company create economic value? People often assume that sticking to your values can cost you, at least in the short term. But is that true? Curt Fowler of Fowler & Company takes a look.
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Albany's Victory Vision Sets Sights on Growth
February 28, 2012
An economic recovery could provide a big boost to optometrists, according to IBISWorld, a market research organization that specializes in long-range forecasting. People who may have put off an eye exam or the purchase of a new pair of glasses during the economic downturn are likely to begin making eye exam appointments as conditions improve. At Victory Vision P.C. in the Albany Mall, Business is improving.
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AIA Logo Marketing Group Drives Sales With Service
February 26, 2012
Last year was a good year for AIA Logo Marketing Group with strong sales in the health care, home chemical, agricultural chemical and electrical market segments. Owner and President Roger Rachals credits the success in a slow economy to the strong customer service culture at the company.
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Nexxtep Technology Services Helps Local Businesses Decipher Cloud Computing
February 21, 2012
Nexxtep Technology Vice President Ryan Williams talks about the company and its recent growth, and how having an online presence for your business is essential in todays world. Nexxtep's will be hosting a "Business Gone Mobile," Luncheon in Albany Thursday, March 8th at the Hilton.
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Chehaw Attendance Up in 2011
February 19, 2012
Chehaw Executive Director Doug Porter talks about the rise in attendance in 2011, the evolution of the park over the last 75 years, the new African Veldt Exhibit, and how Chehaw is expanding as a regional attraction.
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International Trade in Georgia Booms in 2011
February 16, 2012
Georgia’s international trade in 2011 continued its upward trajectory of the past several years, with both exports and imports growing in numbers and value, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released last week. For the first time in Georgia’s history, Asia was the top destination for the state’s exporters.
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Darton College Hires New Dean of Institutional Advancement and Public Relations
February 14, 2012
In January, Tracy Goode joined his alma mater, Darton College, as Dean of Institutional Advancement and Public Relations. Goode takes on this role, which includes raising awareness and funds for the school's programs, as Darton prepares to offer its first four-year baccalaureate program this fall.
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Walden and Kirkland Embraces Latest Technology
February 12, 2012
From QR codes on For Sale signs to widgets on their home page and a 24/7 property information line, Walden and Kirkland is embracing the latest in technology to help their clients buy and sell properties quickly and at a good value.
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Need to Do More With Less? How Research Can Steer You in the Right Direction
February 09, 2012
Organizations everywhere are being asked to do more with fewer resources. So why is now the ideal time to spend resources on research? With budgets shrinking it is more important than ever to be sure that you are spending your money in the right areas in order to have the most impact.
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Unemployment Rate Drops, Conspiracy Theories Rise, Economy Improves
February 07, 2012
Last Friday’s unemployment report was met with cheers and skepticism, and all because of the annual pre-announced and well-telegraphed statistical adjustments made by the Bureau of Labor Statistics were both large and confusing. Dr. Joe Webb breaks it all down.