Advice from Business Mentors in Central New York

Communicating Through Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions: they aren’t just multi-billion dollar transactions for the top Fortune 100 companies. Many mid- and smaller-sized businesses are pursuing strategic opportunities to join forc Read More
SBA awards SU $3M grant to fund entrepreneurship training for veterans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced that it has awarded a $3 million grant to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). The SBA grant funds o Read More
What is a taxpayer to do?

Mark Twain said, “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin“ and Barry Goldwater reflected, “The income tax created more criminals than any Read More
Raising Capital Via Crowdfunding: A Step Closer to Reality

The JOBS Act (short for Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act) became law in April 2012. One of the more controversial provisions in the JOBS Act was the creation of a new “crowdfunding” exemption from Read More
Michael Rotella: A Shining Example of the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Upstate N.Y.

As entrepreneurship flourishes in upstate New York, more examples of success are popping up on the landscape. Achievement comes in many forms and is made up of many different ingredients. However, perseverance is a common theme among successful entrepreneurs. They never give up and they find a way to succeed no matter the obstacles. Michael Rotella, an upstate New York entrepreneur, is a great example of the start-up scene and epitomizes the word “perseverance.” We thought Rotella’s story was so intriguing, we asked him to tell it in the first person. Here is his story of entrepreneurial determination and success. Read More
Top 10 Things You Should Know About the New Medicare Surcharge Tax

This tax filing season brings a whole new tax to the mix: the Medicare surcharge tax. Since 2013 was the first year that this tax became applicable, taxpayers should pay close attention to its complex Read More
What to Expect and What to Ask Auditors

“If you have a job without aggravations, you don’t have a job.” — Malcolm Ford 1965 = $5 for small lawns, $10 for large lawns 1966 = Times Union delivery boy = $10 per week 1968-72 = Usher/Doorman Read More
How Are Businesses Treated in a Divorce

You may be considering getting married soon. You may be the owner of a family business that you want to keep in the family. You may be married but unhappy in your marriage and you may be wondering wha Read More
Developing your individual strategic positioning plan

“No one’s ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that’s abandoned by February.” Suze Orman I believe that almost all studies regarding individuals making New Year’s resolutions ar Read More