Work hard, vacation hard By Denise K. James Ready to relax this summer and catch a few rays away from the office fluorescents? Using sun protection shields the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. But in the past decade, the number of invasive melanoma cases diagnosed annually has increased by 46.6 percent, according to the Skin […]
By Kevin DiPetrillo, Partner, PointeNorth Insurance Group I recently received a call that felt very familiar. A contractor was referred to me after experiencing a significant error made by his current insurance agent. Frustrated and exploring his options, he wanted a fresh perspective. We discussed the problem and I suggested some potential solutions. We built […]
What business owners need to know before the conversation gets real. By Corrie Thrasher, Founder of Thrasher Law For many business owners, selling a stake in their company to a private equity firm represents the culmination of years of work. By the time a buyer expresses serious interest, owners may feel that the hardest part […]
By Vicki Abelson, MBA PCC If you’re an executive leader, I’m willing to bet your reading list is long. And you keep adding more books on topics like leadership, strategy, culture, and communication. That appetite for learning is actually one of your greatest strengths. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I read a […]
Seasonal recruitment tips for small and midsize businesses By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting Summer hiring can make or break small and midsize businesses in seasonal industries such as hospitality, retail, landscaping, and events. Peak demand, competing employers, and a mobile workforce create fast timelines and high turnover. There is no doubt many businesses […]
North Cobb Christian School Academy of Business helps students excel in business. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Many high school students start their freshman year not knowing what they want to be when they grow up. But imagine your child having an opportunity to participate in a program that offers real-world experiences that could help them […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite This is a concept with which we’re all familiar, but perhaps some of us know it by different names. Essentially, just like Mother Nature comes to life after a long winter in its annual renewal, many therapists, wellness coaches, and other mental health experts suggest that we should take this as a […]
The top three strategies you can implement in your business to reduce your commercial auto insurance cost. By Kevin DiPetrillo, Partner, PointeNorth Insurance Group Whether or not to expand your business operations should be a factor of market conditions and demand for your services. Instead, we’ve reached a point, in Georgia, where businesses are deciding […]
By Vicki Abelson, MBA PCC On any given morning in Cobb County, leadership is happening quietly. It’s happening in early meetings before school drop-off, in hospital corridors where decisions can’t wait, and in offices where calendars overflow and inboxes pile up. The pressure to get it right — for employees, patients, students, and families — […]
Living, working, and raising a family in Acworth. When we first chose to put down roots in Acworth, it wasn’t just about finding a place to live — it was about building a life filled with intention, connection, and purpose. What started as a decision of convenience has become a deeply meaningful part of our […]
