Estimating Estate-Tax Liability and Estate Planning
As the old saying goes, you can’t cheat death or taxes. In fact, you might still owe taxes after you die. One of these taxes is the federal estate tax. Generally, this is a transfer tax that may be im Read More
I had a “mountain moment” this summer. I was climbing Mount Algonquin, one of the Adirondack Mountains’ 46 High Peaks. At 5,114 feet, Algonquin is the second highest mountain in New York. It is a mou Read More
How to Avoid Losing Customers to Competitors
Many times you hear a salesperson say, “We service the heck out of our customers. They’ll never leave us.” But then a competitor walks away with an account. No one saw it coming or knew what went wron Read More
Cooperatives: A Trip To The Market, Together
Marketing is ideally suited for cooperative implementation among small businesses. Cost and time required are the two most obvious reasons that might make it harder for business owners to perform, hir Read More
All work & no play can hurt you
Raise your hand if you can’t stop looking at your email when you are supposed to be on vacation. As we all become addicted to our electronic devices and constant need for instant information, are we m Read More
7 Secret Weapons for Entrepreneurial Success
Rarely do entrepreneurs launch businesses without intending to succeed. Starting a business is more than “just business.” It’s personal, too. As business owners, we often look at our company’s ascent Read More
4 Ways to Create a Workplace that Fosters Greatness
Check out the latest news report from Wall Street and the focus is almost always on profits and losses. How much is the market up or down? Which corporation made how much money this quarter? But in r Read More
What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to New York’s Sexual-Harassment Laws
Don’t underestimate the power of a budget. On April 12, 2018, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the FY 2019 state budget, which amended and created numerous state laws designed to strengthen New York’s existin Read More
U.S. DOL issues 2 new directives on equal employment opportunity, religious freedom
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced two new directives focused on ensuring equal employment opportunity and religious freedom Read More
Health Care & Education
Construction, Design & Real Estate
Manufacturing & Engineering
