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42+ min ago (467+ words) Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for ASBN. She is known to produce content focused on entrepreneurship, startup growth, and operational challenges faced by small to midsize businesses. Drawing on her background in broadcasting and editorial writing, Jaelyn highlights emerging trends in marketing, business technology, finance, and leadership while showcasing inspiring stories from founders and small business leaders across the U.S. Franchise King Joel Libava shares expert guidance for aspiring franchise owners Buying a franchise can be an exciting path to becoming your own boss, but it comes with risks. Not every opportunity is what it appears to be, and first-time buyers often make mistakes that can cost them time, money, and even their entrepreneurial dreams. Joining us on today's episode of The Small Business Show to discuss how to navigate these challenges is Joel Libava, better known as The…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (294+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " It was a frustrating morning for many residents near Grant Park after what neighbors say were more than 100 car break-ins Saturday night into Sunday morning. Torell, who lives on Waldo Street between Hansell Street and Glenwood Avenue, said 11 vehicles on her block " including hers and her husband's " were broken into. "You weigh out the risks and the benefits and all the amenities of the city and the lifestyle here, and we thought that any small risk we might have had of something like this happening was worth taking," said Dean Robinson, whose window was also smashed. Atlanta police said car break-ins fell 9% from 2022 to 2023. The latest APD data shows thefts from motor vehicles across the city are down 14% this year compared with last year. Robinson said he and other neighbors were prepared. "We leave nothing…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago (688+ words) Copier lease rates are influenced by several factors, including credit, time in business, and lease term. With a few simple checks, you can tell if your payment is in a healthy range for your company. If you have ever looked at a copier lease and thought, "I have no idea where this payment came from," you are not alone. Most lease agreements use a small number called a rate factor to calculate your monthly payment, and it is rarely explained clearly. The rate factor usually includes: The finance company's base rate Adjustments for term (36, 48, 60 months, etc.) Your credit profile and time in business The type and cost of the equipment On a typical 60-month Fair Market Value (FMV) lease, your payment is calculated like this: Equipment price " lease rate factor = monthly payment Lease rate factor: 0.023 Monthly payment: $15,000 " 0.023 = $345 per month If…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (149+ words) Several hundred flights were delayed and dozens of others were canceled Sunday after a weather-related ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Some aircraft departing from the airport were being sprayed with deicing fluid, the Federal Aviation Administration said on its website early Sunday. Meanwhile, a thick fog enveloped the airport, causing low visibility that prompted the morning's ground stop. etisbew saw eht eht taht naht dewohs dewohs serocs srehto fo fo fo thgin erom .setunim ni ruoh dah sthgilf thgilf ,gnineve erutraped .syaled syaled syaled deyaled gnisuac .delecnac neeb lavirra dna dna na osla s'tropria tuoba yadnuS yadnuS wonS tsewdiM erawAthgilF yB 54 erew ereht eht taht naht detroper ,.m.p ylraen erom thgilf syaled snoitallecnac yb ta dna .tropria yadnuS erawAthgilF atnaltA 54:7 002 004,1 tnev ,srelevart koot ot ot rieht laicos aidem dnegel gnidulcni .noitartsurf lareveS ,senoJ reppihC sevarB atnaltA...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago (414+ words) The results of the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee voting were released at the Winter Meetings. Two Atlanta Braves legends waited patiently to see if they would make it into the MLB Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds,Roger Clemens,Carlos Delgado,Jeff Kent,Don Mattingly,Dale Murphy,Gary Sheffield,andFernando Valenzuelacomprised the ballot. This committee focuses on players whose primary contributions to the game have come since 1980. Candidates have to receive votes on 75% of the ballots cast by the 16-member committee to become part of the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class. Murphy and Sheffield were the former Braves listed on the ballot. Both have been waiting for the opportunity to land in Cooperstown. Ultimately, the committee voted in Jeff Kent as the lone player to be inducted in 2026. Murph and Sheffield will have to wait a bit longer to see if…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago (149+ words) Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a Bojangles in Palmetto on Sunday, according to police. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a Bojangles in Palmetto on Sunday, according to police. Around 1:15 p.m., police responded to 9135 Roosevelt Highway, where they found a man dead in the parking lot. According to police, officers learned the victim and another man were in an altercation prior to the shooting. That second man is now in custody, according to police. "We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at a franchised restaurant location in Palmetto, Georgia," a spokesperson with Bojangles said. "Our hearts go out to the victim and all those impacted by this senseless act." No other details were provided. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta…...

7+ hour, 14+ min ago (425+ words) This weekend's roundup of USMNT players abroad starts in Serie A, where Weston McKennie's Juventus lost 2- at Napoli. Trailing from the 7th, McKennie assisted on Kenan Yildiz's equalizer in the 59th. Napoli retook the lead in the 78th minute. Terrence Boyd subbed out in the 76th for SV Waldhof's 2-1 home win over Saarbrucken in the 3. Liga. Kennedy Okpala converted a Waldhof penalty in the 12th and Saarbrucken equalized in the 22nd. Boyd put Waldhof up for good in the 34th minute. Haji Wright subbed on in the 75th for Coventry City's 3-0 loss at Ipswich Town to goals in the 43rd, 60th, and five minutes into stoppage time. Patrick Agyemang's Derby County lost 3-1 at home to Leicester City. Trailing 3-0 from goals in the 8th, 15th, and 31st, Sondre Langas scored for Derby County in the 63rd minute. Auston Trusty's Celtic lost 2-1 at home to Hearts in Scotland's Premiership. Down 2-0 from goals in the 43rd and 64th, Celtic's…...

8+ hour, 28+ min ago (1036+ words) If you talk with them long enough, you'll discover that Okorie Johnson and Chaunesti Webb-Johnson have a shared artistic vision that was destined to bring them together. The couple wants to expand what Americans " especially Black Americans " think of as Black art and the spaces in which African American artists play and contribute....

8+ hour, 35+ min ago (396+ words) Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: JetsNationDotCa While the Winnipeg Jets continue to struggle, the Manitoba Moose have been thriving, winning ten of their last twelve games after a midweek matchup against the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena and a weekend back-to-back in Iowa against the Wild at Casey's" Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: @NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: @JetsNationDotCa While the Winnipeg Jets continue to struggle, the Manitoba Moose have been thriving, winning ten of their last twelve games after a midweek matchup against the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena and a weekend back-to-back in Iowa against the Wild at Casey's Center. Wednesday, Dec. 3 " Manitoba 5, Chicago 0 The Moose had played Chicago four times during their six-game homestand, winning three of those matchups, and continued to dominate the Wolves, this…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago (570+ words) The Atlanta Falcons were right there at halftime against a playoff-bound Seattle Seahawks team. And then the dam broke on the first play of the second half. We were all expecting something like that to happen after leaving numerous opportunities on the field in the first half. I was a continuation of the story of the season, with this edition leading to their elimination from the playoffs. If Marquice Williams isn't fired after another awful performance by his special teams unit, the city of Atlanta will riot. Williams hasn't found a way to fix the special teams' massive issues. They aren't holding their lanes on kick coverage, aren't holding their blocks on returns, and struggle to protect on kicks. The only thing that has gone right is Bradley Pinion's punting. When you have a game like this, it requires nitpicking…...