Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: Mandatory Arbitration of Workplace Sexual- Harassment Claims to be Prohibited

On Feb. 10, 2022, the United States Senate passed [by voice vote] H.R. 4445 — the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” also known as the “#MeToo Bill.” Read More

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Barbagallo’s: A Family Business Success Story

DeWITT — This is a story about opportunity, stepping up to challenges and persevering in the face of adversity. The year was 1972. Al Barbagallo and his brothers had been picking vegetables and tomatoes on their father’s farm for several summers, even into their adult years. Read More

VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Help Block Blue Light in a More Remote World

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of digital devices has surged significantly as people spend more time at home, with Americans logging an average of 13 hours per day watching screens. Read More

VIEWPOINT: Cave Dwellers

I live like a caveman. Despite my modern home, two cars, multiple technological devices, and a nice wardrobe, I am no more than a fancy mammal — granted, one who doesn’t have to kill what my family eats, thanks to Wegmans. Read More

STRATEGIC MINUTE: Keep an Active Communications Strategy Even When Things Are Quiet

Public relations and communications professionals are most popular during times of stress. Read More

VIEWPOINT: The Cold Call is Dead & the Informed Call has Emerged

Say goodbye to the out-of-the-blue, icy interruptions of years past. The cold call is dead. Read More