Business Mentors

5 Tips for a Better Culture Given the uncertainty businesses pace in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, company leaders are looking at every phase of their operation to determine ways they can improve. Company culture is one area commanding attention. As the virus caused business limitations and forced many companies to go fully remote in 2020, […]

“Corporate culture” is a buzz phrase that has been going around for more than a decade now, though the actual meaning behind this hot topic is often lost. A company’s culture goes far beyond celebrations, perks, and the office layout. In fact, it reaches the very core of a business. Here are six factors that comprise a

When running a business, you are constantly striving to promote growth. Once things start to take off, firms often face a whole new set of challenges that they must address. Here are 10 tips I have found useful when navigating a period of business growth and expansion.  1. Don’t lose sight of your “why.” Seeing your business grow and

While many businesses across Central New York are still dealing with the acute impacts of the economic and social disruption of 2020, innovative companies will apply what they have learned in order to excel in 2021. Here are five ways that companies can build resilience and weather future challenges, while being better positioned to capitalize on

CenterState CEO [on Jan. 28] presented its 2021 Economic Forecast Report for Central New York at our virtual Economic Forecast event. Though this annual event looked different this year, we still shared the important insights into the region’s economic climate from the perspective of business leaders and economic experts. Gary Keith, regional economist at M&T Bank, delivered

Change is just beginning Business leaders dealt with massive and rapid change in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many small businesses and chain stores didn’t survive.   As the new year proceeds amid much economic uncertainty, companies that successfully navigated 2020’s turbulence cannot rest. They need engaged, forward-thinking leaders who can keep adjusting and focusing on the

Creating a secure retirement often comes down to smart planning as you consider saving and investment options, and choose the ones most likely to help you meet your goals. But not everyone makes wise choices, and financial missteps can play a significant role in how much, or how little, you have stashed away once retirement arrives. Most