How to Turn Small Business Saturday into Big Opportunities
Posted: November 19, 2023
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate and support local businesses. This annual event, which falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages consumers to shop locally and discover the unique offerings of small businesses in their communities. As we approach this special day dedicated to small enterprises, we also want to help you seize the opportunities the...
10 Tips & Tools to Help Your Veteran-Owned Business Succeed
Posted: November 4, 2023
As we approach Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their unwavering dedication and service to our nation. In honor of your sacrifices and commitment, here are ten ways to ensure your business’s success and safeguard your hard-earned progress. 1. Get Support Through the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD). Start by tapping into the...
9 Habits of a Strong Female Leader
Posted: October 19, 2023
National Business Women’s Week is celebrated during the third week in October every year. This gives us an opportunity to recognize and honor working women. For nearly a century, this celebration has helped promote leadership roles for women. Trading old habits for better ones can help women become more effective leaders in their organizations. Here are nine habits of strong female leaders. Step Out of...
Employee or Independent Contractor
Posted: October 16, 2023
Worker's Compensation, if you have employees you have to have it, end of story! Every week I look through the Rochester Business Journal and under the judgements section, I can always count on there being 8-10 judgements in favor of the New York State Workers Compensation Board against employers that failed to obtain or maintain Workers Compensation Insurance. The average judgement I see is $21,000....
Is My Small Business Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?
Posted: October 4, 2023
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. With the increasing prevalence of cybercrime in small businesses, it is crucial to be aware of the risks and take the necessary actions. The following statistics were reported by Small Biz Trends: Nearly 43% of cyber attacks target small and medium-sized businesses. Only 14% of targeted small businesses are prepared to handle cyber attacks. Costs of cybercrime are...
