This article is a reprint from the February 3rd, 2012 Atlanta Business Chronicle article named “Dogged Determination” which includes a quote from Atlanta Wine School.  Atlanta Business Chronicle subscribers may view the full article at their website here.

For Anthony Moore, building a client base for his boutique search firm can be risky business.

The founder of jobTopia recently paid top dollar — $30,000 — at a Women in Technology silent auction fundraiser gala just for the chance to get some face time with the chief information officer of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.

“It’s a big financial investment with no guarantee of any return,” said Moore, president and CEO of Atlanta-based jobTopia, which focuses on job placement for the finance, accounting and information technology sectors.

“We felt it was a good cause,” Moore added. “We feel it will pay off in 2012.”
Taking risks has helped jobTopia grow exponentially. The company’s growth rate has more than doubled each year for the past four years, according to Moore, who did not release sales figures.

As a result, jobTopia earned recognition as the fastest-growing Bulldog 100 business by a University of Georgia alumni this year. JobTopia beat out last year’s top Bulldog 100 company, EvoShield. EvoShield, maker of protective gear for athletes, ranked No. 2 this year.

“The Bulldog 100 is a real source of pride,” said Bob Pinckney, CEO of the Bogart, Ga.-based company. “The awards just keep us more motivated to push harder and do better.”
UGA began hosting the awards in 2010 to recognize alumni entrepreneur owners or operators of fast-growing businesses. more »

Almost thirty years ago, a new wine publication made its debut in California. Actually, it was more like a newsletter, very simple, straightforward and without glossy ads and promotions. It too was called the Underground Wine Journal, and the policy was simple: to remain completely objective, no advertising would be accepted. And all revenue would come from subscriptions. All wines would be reviewed and scored without regard to revenue from advertising, as with almost every other wine publication. more »