5 Signs that it’s Time to Sell the Family Business
Owning and operating a family business is a big part of the American dream. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 90 percent of all North American business enterprises are family-owned. But along with Read More
SBA’s troubling new requirements for PPP borrowers of more than $2 million
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has circulated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan-necessity questionnaire forms that it intends to require borrowers with PPP loans in excess of $2 mil Read More
Support Small and Locally Owned Businesses this Holiday Season
Across our region, small and locally owned businesses have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 economic crisis. These businesses are critical economic drivers that support livelihoods and create a unique Read More
Winning the Future: What Businesses Must Do to Prepare for 2021
Businesses bolted into 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks. All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as this turbulent year en Read More
Is a Seasonal Business a Timely Fit for You?
An ever-changing economy creates new opportunities for entrepreneurs, even during these rocky times that COVID-19 has caused. Whether people are looking for a better work-life balance, a new job afte Read More
Why Part-Time Freelancers Should Form an LLC
Americans are doing more freelance work than ever before. According to a recent survey from Upwork, 59 million Americans have done some freelance work during 2020 and COVID-19. Many of these part-time Read More
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Burns-Gerling uses network to build successful business
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The ABC’s of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a labor of love for Karyn Burns-Gerling; a mother of three, incredibly hard working, and an inspiration to all who meet her. She began working on this business venture when she was expecting her children. Read More
VIEWPOINT: Media-Interview Tips in a Socially Distant Digital Age
Our routines were disrupted when the world as we know it paused earlier this year, but somehow, we have figured out how to traverse a new normal, balancing the demands of our “day” jobs with the 24/7 Read More
VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Help Employees Make the Most of Health Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many companies in New York state and nationwide to operate differently, presenting new challenges and requiring some to respond to a newly at-home workforce. Whethe Read More
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