Business Mentors

Motivated Employees May Not Create Motivated Businesses

There are tons of self-help and qualified experts giving advice on how to motivate employees — but is motivating a business the same thing? Not necessarily. A business is made up of employees, so the Read More

Business Vs. Family: 4 Tips For Finding A Successful Balance

Almost everybody bemoans the difficulties in trying to maintain a healthy balance between family and work. But for entrepreneurs, the inability to find that balance is not just unhealthy, it can resul Read More

Customer Discovery: It’s Essential for Entrepreneurs

As a business advisor for the Onondaga Small Business Development Center (SBDC), I frequently encounter entrepreneurs with great ideas for new businesses. Most often, they are convinced that they have Read More

Foreign Derived Intangible Income: A New Deduction for Domestic Corporations

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 added many new acronyms to tax advisers’ vocabularies. A few of the new acronyms in the international arena are GILTI, FDII, BEAT, DEI, and QBAI. Some of these acrony Read More

How to Get Started with your Idea for a Food Business

The holidays are over, and as we reflect on the weight gain, credit card debt, and family get togethers, one thing may be sticking out in your head. At least everyone loved my recipe for “fill in the Read More

5 Reasons Why Patient Data Privacy & Control are Critical

—”Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients.” — Hippocrates, Greek physician (460 BC - 377 BC) The ancient Greek father of medicine, Hippocrates, knew that trust was a fu Read More

Five On-The-Go Dental-Health Tips For Busy Professionals

In a fast-paced business world, people often don’t have time to stop for lunch, let alone take care of their teeth. But dental professionals say it’s well worth carving out some minutes for your mout Read More

Common Errors to Avoid in Employee-Benefit Plans

Retirement plans are a valuable benefit for a company’s employees and a great way to enhance a total employee-compensation package. However, correctly maintaining a retirement plan comes with specific Read More