What’s on your list?

We asked local business people and leaders what they are reading, watching and listening to for business and pleasure.

Alan Wolf President, SERG Restaurant Group

“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

“Life After Google” by George Gilder

“Amusing Ourselves to Death” by Neil Postman

Sandy Benson Owner, Custom Audio Video

“The Buzz,” LOCAL Life’s Newsletter

Travel sites, via Google

Wondery Podcast

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LOCAL Biz Team Picks

“Building a Storybrand” by Donald Miller

Morning Brew Daily Newsletter

Foundr podcast with Nathan Chan

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Apps to achieve your best work-life balance ever

Even if you love your Business, working 24/7 shouldn’t be an option By R.V. Winkle We turned to Lifehack.org for the top apps to help achieve work-life balance. Here are some of its recommendations: 1. Stay calm with Calm Calm is the number one app for meditation and sleep with over 100 million downloads. The…

Bookshelf | SMART STUFF

What do the GOATs of business read?

Read this for their must-reads By Mary Patterson Most business leaders and CEOs read. A lot. According to The Financial Post, they read four or five books a month for many reasons: Stay ahead of the curve and keep up with the most up-to-date and important information. Knowing trends and developments will help them make…

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Q1 2021 BusinessScope

Whether you’re looking for work, a raise or a promotion, look to the stars to find out where your professional life is headed. Aries You’ve got money on your mind, Aries. Budgeting, planning and creating stability weren’t easy last year, but you’re currently on track to rev up your revenue. This quarter, you’ll be motivated…

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Pen to paper

The lost art of the handwritten note By Charlie Clark I ran into a marketing colleague at an industry conference in New York. After a group dinner sitting in the hotel lobby, he thanked me for a handwritten note I’d sent to him five years earlier welcoming him to his new role in Savannah. He…

Ask the Expert | SMART STUFF

Common communication mistakes in the workplace

You already know that effective communication is critical to your business’s success, no matter what industry you’re in. But what you might not know is where you’re going wrong. Even seasoned executives are subject to making communication mistakes (which might not have anything to do with their grammar or word choices). Here are the top…

Ask the Expert | DEPARTMENTS | Technology

How will you know when it’s time to upgrade your computer system?

Tips to make an upgrade easy and affordable. By Mark Rossi According to industry experts, you can expect the average desktop PC to last between three and eight years. It may seem that you just updated your computers, but if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is time to consider an upgrade: According…

What’s on your list?

Apps to achieve your best work-life balance ever

What do the GOATs of business read?

Q1 2021 BusinessScope

Pen to paper

Common communication mistakes in the workplace

How will you know when it’s time to upgrade your computer system?

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