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The Rules are Final: Let’s Put CNY’s Opportunity Zones to Work
When the owner of a local manufacturer operating in Central New York for more than 60 years sold the company to a national operator on Jan. 7, 2020, he realized over $2 million in capital gains that will be taxed in 2020 at 20 percent. The family business has long supported workforce-training programs and economic development […]
CNYBJ Tweets – February 3, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovEstablishing a line of credit for your #smallbusiness can help you cope with unforeseen expenses. Here are a few things to consider. https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-business-line-credit-may-be-smart-choice-your-business Jesse B Lucero @jessebluceroEntrepreneur: Check Yourself Before You Buy Exciting Tech
2020 Economic Forecast Calls for Progress and Optimism
During our annual Economic Forecast breakfast [on Jan. 22], we highlighted new optimism that is being felt in our community as we start this new decade. Members of the business community who contributed to this year’s Economic Forecast Report described our regional economy using words like vibrant, evolving, growing, progress, strong, robust, and diverse. This
“When you walk with someone, something unspoken happens. Either you match their pace or they match yours.” — Sidney Poitier, American-Bahamian actor, film director That’s a good quote from Sir Sidney. It got me thinking about this marketing-communications business I’m in. Maybe you do some marcom too, either on your own or with an agency? The
Contrarian thinking can put us on the right track
It makes business more interesting when there are a few contrarians around. For example, a Jeff Bezos, a Steve Jobs, or an Elon Musk, those who challenge commonly accepted assumptions. They stir our placid mental waters to get the creative juices flowing. As it turns out, the start of a new decade is a good
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovSmall business owners: Do you offer retirement plans for your employees? There are changes in 2020. Find out what’s new: https://www.sba.gov/blog/whats-new-your-retirement-plans-2020 Mikolaj Chanek @mik_chanek‘7 Creative Advertising Solutions Great for Small Businesses’ Via @hirejordansmith https://app.quuu.co/r/gblnlro
How Combining Pharmacy & Medical Helps You Save
Sponsored Content There’s a popular notion that you can save on health care by cutting away pharmacy benefits (“carving-out”). It’s tempting, especially considering the rising cost
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovResolving to #BeYourOwnBoss in 2020? These resources can help you take the first steps! http://ow.ly/Pm8550xLKJN Jesse B Lucero @jessebluceroEntrepreneur: A Closer Look at Mark Zuckerberg’s “Next Decade” Manifesto | by danielwcooper http://bit.ly/2QEYuF2 #entrepreneur #smallbiz ezClocker @ezClockerHow
The story of local rental website, OrangeHousing.com
As a property manager in Syracuse, during the late 1990s, Donna Glassberg noticed a problem that needed a solution. Renters struggled to find housing in an easy, accessible way. While walking in her Syracuse University neighborhood, Glassberg would see cars pulled off to the side of the road, with people writing numbers off the for-rent
Top Digital Health Trends for 2020
Last November, we saw the rollout of the latest upgrades to Amazon’s Echo speaker line: earbuds, glasses, and a ring that connect to Amazon’s personal assistant Alexa. These new products are just three examples of a growing trend to incorporate technology seamlessly into our human experience, representing the ever-expanding frontiers for technology that have moved
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