The ABCO Group, formally the American Book Company (ABC), has been a stalwart in warehousing, logistics, and book distribution in East Tennessee since the mid-1990s. The previous five years, however, have seen the company shift its interests toward a broader range of strategic investment opportunities.
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We know that it’s been a rollercoaster of a year; rising fuel prices, inflation, and war in Europe. Now the time has come to bid farewell to 2022 and prepare for 2023. While setting New Year’s resolutions is admirable, we prefer to aim for success
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According to the US. Chamber of Commerce, since 2007, the world has seen a 60% increase in women-owned businesses, a promising indication of women’s growth in confidence in their entrepreneurial and leadership abilities. But even with this glowing progress, female entrepreneurs still find themselves in the
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At some point in any business venture, it is prudent to sell. You have built a vibrant enterprise from the ground up, but different stages of life can reorient your goals. Whether retirement, overwork, or boredom, the chance to initiate a graceful (and cash-positive) exit
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Concerns about an impending recession continue to intensify. High inflation numbers, interest rate increases, and shrinking U.S. product grosses all point to a pullback. The biggest economies have stalled, leading many to forecast a gloomy financial outlook. Yet governments and experts insist that a recession has not
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Every March, Americans come together to celebrate National Women’s History Month. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 57.1% of the American workforce is made up of women. This being said, it is almost impossible to believe that just 100 years ago
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