Business Mentors

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the onset of the financial crisis, I would like to focus on some of the lessons we should draw from that harrowing experience, and the implications of those lessons for regulatory policy going forward. (As always, what I have to say reflects my own views and opinions and not […]

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various business, career, personal, and digital/social-media tips. SBA‏ @SBAgov 96% of the world’s population lives outside of the US, which represents a huge portion of the world’s buying power. Explore exporting → http://owl.li/4WD730gDp7h #GEW Paul Howey‏ @Paul_Howey Is your revenue stream thinning

A website is a critical tool for nearly every business. It’s a powerful way to attract new customers and sell products or services. That is why many businesses devote substantial resources to ensuring their websites are current, user friendly, and secure. Many companies, however, fail to make their website accessible to those with disabilities, such

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various business, career, personal, and digital/social-media tips. NFIB‏ @NFIB Don’t let high #startup costs keep you from your dream of owning a #smallbiz. Tips to keep costs under control: http://bit.ly/2jmFHQL Maria Johnsen‏ @iMariaJohnsen If you have a #business setback. It’s not the

Restaurants are focusing on delivery options, and online ordering to counter the drops in foot traffic. Retail is roiling over the reach of Amazon. Retailers are rapidly exploring ways in which to survive in a digital environment where Amazon writes the rules, and owns the field. The new mantra is, “Everyone needs to have an

Many people try to figure out the right time to start a business. But, is there ever a right time to take the plunge? The answer is yes. There is a right and wrong time to start a business.  You have a dream of one day being your own boss, creating your own destiny, and eliminating

As the voice for our nation’s entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates all small businesses on a daily basis. When our small businesses do well, our communities do, too. Therefore, as part of our annual tradition, I encourage you to join millions of Americans and “shop small” on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25,

It’s all about using your head There are plenty of people in the workforce that do “something,” but not so many who do what needs to be done. And this is both a problem and an opportunity. Success depends on being among the few people that others count on to get the job done right —

In 2011, I had the privilege of being asked by Governor Andrew Cuomo to co-chair the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC) when the councils were first created to provide strategic direction to our region’s economic-development efforts.  I am extremely honored to have been given the opportunity to serve in this capacity, and

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various business, career, personal, and digital/social-media tips. NFIB‏ @NFIB Does your #smallbiz give “free” samples? Here’s how to ensure they’re numbers-driven—and targeted—for maximum #ROI: http://bit.ly/2zhClou Mitch Mitchell‏ @Mitch_M Developing A Business Development Plan http://pcaofcny.com/marketing/developing-a-business-development-plan … Kelsey Mahoney‏ @kmahoneyADP Your #SmallBiz is really