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CEO Focus: Nominate a CNY Business as a 2020 Economic Champion Today
This has been an unprecedented, challenging year for our entire community. In spite of it all, we have witnessed perseverance, tenacity, and the resilient spirit of our members and the business community. Countless companies and organizations have engaged in the hard work of recovery and progress. We invite you to join us in recognizing these […]
Viewpoint: Providers Split on Telemedicine’s Efficacy
As the adoption of telemedicine continues to grow, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health-care professionals are not fully aligned with the efficacy of this new modality. Many are on the fence about their satisfaction level related to this growing form of patient interaction. When comparing telehealth satisfaction levels between patients and health-care providers there
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentorsOur latest data report shows that Hispanic and #Blackowned small businesses, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: http://ow.ly/gGrM50Byjvk NFIB @NFIBReport on FinCEN files “confirms NFIB’s worst fears that
CNY TWEETS — SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovSmall businesses are the backbone of communities and America’s economy. You can #SupportSmallBiz in your area by: Ordering take out or delivery, buying gift cards, shopping local businesses online. And more! GSA @USGSANeed
$3 million awarded during GENIUS NY virtual Pitch Finals
[On Sept. 17], together with New York state, we announced Geopipe as the winner of GENIUS NY’s $1 million grand prize during the program’s first-ever virtual Pitch Finals. BotsAndUs from the United Kingdom; Droneseed from Seattle, Washington; Eget Liber from Syracuse; and Skyy Network from Australia were also each awarded investments of $500,000 during the
Four basic business-survival skills
Making Sure You Always Have a Job No one in business was prepared for what happened when the coronavirus invaded the United States. Overnight, it literally upended the nation’s economy, leaving American workers not knowing what to think about the future. While some workers are doing well, others are underemployed, and nearly 13 million are
CNY TWEETS — SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovBREAKING: @SBAJovita announces kick-off for National Small Business Week. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the pandemic, will be held September 22-24. — Full press release: https://sba.gov/article/2020/sep/03/national-small-business-week-kick-september-22-24 — Learn more:
VIEWPOINT: How To Stop Toxic Leadership From Spreading A Virus In Your Company
Toxic workplaces sometimes start at the top. Difficult, abrasive leaders can create a culture of tension, fear, and abusive behavior at every organizational level. Those types of leaders may produce results, but their actions also lead to dysfunction and employee turnover. Ending the pattern of toxicity starts with companies recognizing red flags, coming up with new
VIEWPOINT: Amended Compensation Rule and Eligible Nonpayroll Costs for PPP forgiveness
VIEWPOINT On Aug. 24, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) pertaining to employee-owner compensation and nonpayroll costs eligible for loan forgiveness. Here is a rundown of the particulars. Payroll costs — owner-employee compensation The SBA stated that individuals with an ownership of less than 5 percent of
VIEWPOINT: Keeping Your Career Goals On Track, Even In A Remote World
VIEWPOINT Is remote work and a lack of face-to-face time with the boss derailing career advancement for ambitious employees? Possibly, but even when working from home, savvy individuals can find ways to demonstrate they possess what it takes to move up in the organization. We’re living in a world in which fear and doubt are
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