Business Mentors

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, small businesses have reopened across the nation but certainty and optimism are a long way from being restored.  Spikes in infections in many states, double-digit unemployment, consumer and lender concerns, and steep economic challenges in the wake of a long shutdown make it difficult to forecast if and when many […]

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu  This is the essence of how our community has come together during the COVID-19 crisis. We were recently proud to celebrate the best of our community by partnering with NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. NFIB @NFIBFrom @NFIBResearch’s newest #COVID19 #smallbiz loan program survey: “As owners finish using their loan, more are finding that economic conditions are unable to support current staffing levels.” Full survey results here: https://on.nfib.com/2ZW4EEn Small

Gov. Andrew Cuomo [recently allowed] malls in Central New York and other regions that meet air-filtration and ventilation requirements to begin to reopen starting [July 10]. And he has encouraged businesses, schools, nursing homes, and residence facilities to also install powerful filters and ventilation systems. This focus on indoor air quality and ventilation follows new research

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown created an uncertain future for businesses across the country, including manufacturers. Regardless of this rocky situation, though, the best business leaders will make sure they don’t allow the pandemic to become an excuse for failure. I admire leaders who don’t complain about circumstances or point the finger at someone

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgov#ICYMI: This morning, the #PaycheckProtectionProgram began accepting new loan applications in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. The deadline to apply is now August 8. Find a lender: https://sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find Learn more: https://sba.gov/paycheckprotection

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and leadership tips. Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpoCommon Fears That Any Successful Entrepreneur Must Overcome @carolsankar http://twib.in/l/r6ne4aLe7E6E Melissa Stewart @MelissaOnline5 Ways Family #Businesses Can Adapt To #Covid19 via @forbes https://forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/06/28/5-ways-family-businesses-can-adapt-to-covid-19/ #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #familybusiness SBA @SBAgov#ICYMI: ALL eligible small businesses