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N. Jefferson group working to grow small businesses
“We cover all the different aspects of a business person’s personal growth as well as business growth,” Fox said. “We’re trying to really create a forward-thinking approach. The business league is trying to be a part of the solution instead of focusing on what we can’t do. Let’s strap on the boots and move forward.”
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Business AdVise: Small business and health care legislation
The details, nuances and implications of this legislation are vast, and I came away with more questions than answers. The bottom-line message is this, and to quote North Jefferson supporter Dean Taylor of Webb Payroll, “The time is now to get ready for the changes, and you had better square up with a good human resource person or a good attorney.”
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Leadership and your role with chambers of commerce
Has it been a while since you attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting? How about the Wednesday morning meeting of the North Jefferson Business League?
I had the opportunity to participate with two of these groups this week and in addition to catching up with several of the area business owners and leaders in the area, I learned a thing or two about topics relevant to staying competitive in business today. -
Business Advise: You can’t lead where you will not go
No matter where you are in an organization, you are in fact a leader. You may be the Consensus Builder, or you may be the Keeper of the Trust of the team. You may be the Quiet Leader that everyone feels comfortable around.
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Business Advise: Managing dissatisfaction and the R factor
Dissatisfaction is a motivator for change, and this is true for not only changing someone’s behavior, but also changing the targets of change.
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Permit sales inch upward
North Jefferson County officials are seeing a glimmer of hope from an increase in sales of some types of building permits.
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Eye care business celebrates 90 years
Day Eye Care of Gardendale is celebrating its ninetieth anniversary this year. The business is thanking patients on Thursday with a Patient Appreciation Day.
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Doctor offers free seminars to keep potential patients healthy
One area doctor is working to reduce the number of patients that will come through his doors.
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Owners of long-standing business blame closing on boycott
Ben Brown was stunned Tuesday when he heard the news. Jones Cleaners of Warrior is going out of business after 63 years.
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Sessions sheds light on national affairs
At the end of the day, it is refreshing to see that our rich access of information still takes time to pull from the good old fashioned face-to-face, “lets get some coffee and talk” communication.
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N. Jefferson group working to grow small businesses
