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Luxury home sales in North Continuous learning improves your success Fulton at six-year high Luxury homes, as I’m classifying for this article, are homes above $1 million. The sales of high-end homes in North Fulton have been climbing for a while now. We’re seeing unit sales at the same level we witnessed in the beginning of 2008. In fact for 2013, luxury home sales have nearly doubled the numbers of 2010, the bottom of the market for high-priced homes. The recovery at this price point started later than the rest of the market. What initiated the recovery was a pick-up in cash buyers who grabbed the opportunity early on as soon as they saw the recovery begin. Now, with those deals long gone, some builders have moved back into the luxury space to take advantage of missing new construction homes in that price point. It is a very positive sign to see highend home sales continue to strengthen, but it still pales to the recovery of

Robert Strader

Local Realtor Keller Williams Realty

home sales in the lower price points. In North Fulton, the majority of home sales occur in the $200,000 to $400,000 range. Although the increase of new construction in our area and the communities poised to start building in the next few months will be in the $450,000 to $650,000 range. Both of these trends, along with the low unemployment rate in our area, will ensure that demand will remain strong and property values will continue to rise next year.

Are you continually trying to learn new things? Do you allocate some time each week to educate yourself on topics you don’t know much about? Have you created a plan for improving your skills by learning more? As a small business owner, continuous learning can help improve your ability to be more successful. A skills assessment is a good starting point for identifying potential learning opportunities. Documenting what you know well, things you need to learn more and topics that aren’t relevant will help you to prioritize where you should focus your time. Once you’ve identified things you need to learn more about, you’ll need to select the best learning vehicle. There is a wide range of learning options. Reading a book, taking an online course, attending a class or simply doing some homework on the Internet are just a few of the choices. Scheduling some “learning time” on

Dick Jones

Founder & President Jones Simply Sales

your calendar will allow you to break away from your day-to-day routine and make continuous learning part of your routine. The small business world is changing every day. Dedicating yourself to continuous learning will keep you up-to-date on business trends, new technology, marketplace conditions, improved marketing techniques and many other things. Continuous learning will also improve your success in running and growing your small business. If you haven’t done it yet, make continuous learning one of your resolutions for the new year!

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“Our staff is trained to bring you nothing but the most enjoyable and satisfying dining experience ever,” he said. “At Tokyo Boat II, you could choose not only from a wide variety of Japanese sushi, tempura and hibachi, but also trendy fusion cuisine such as our delicious Chilean sea bass.” This marks the second location for Tokyo Boat, 910 Woodstock Road, Suite 120 in Roswell. For more information, call 770-650-7101 or visit www.tokyoboat910.com.

Kevin Chen, left, and Leo Yang at the Tokyo Boat II in Roswell.

Tokyo Boat II opens in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — Tokyo Boat II announced the opening of their Roswell location, 1425 Market Boulevard, Suite 320. Owner Kevin Chen describes Tokyo Boat as an elegant and family-friendly establishment that represents the perfect assimilation of pan-Asian cuisine with European flair.

Hair Images has new Johns Creek location JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Hair Images has opened a new location. Owner Rabarb Aladin said her business is a full-service salon specializing in haircuts, color, eyebrow threading, waxing, facials, up-dos, bridal makeup and henna. “Your image is our business,” Aladin said. The business is located at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite

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A-6 in Johns Creek and they are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 770-418-1612 or visit www.hairimages.com.

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Arborist joins Caldwell Tree Care ROSWELL, Ga. — Dave Woodrow, a longtime Roswell resident and tree expert, has joined Caldwell Tree Care in Roswell. Woodrow brings 35 years of sales experience to Caldwell Tree Care. Woodrow previously worked for Lanier Worldwide and was a founder of Precyse Solutions. He will be responsible for seekwoodrow ing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with current clients for Caldwell’s tree and plant health care divisions. Caldwell Tree Care is located at 280 E. Crossville Road. Call 770-992-1973 for more information.

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