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Discussing International Business with Greg Evans
The purpose of this column series has been to provide a platform for individuals that are involved in international trade to share their stories and experiences with those in the community who have products and services that have export potential, but haven’t taken the leap yet. In my latest interview, I chat with Greg Evans, […]
Grow Your Business by Hiring Nurturing Leaders
Many of us unconsciously believe that women in leadership roles should be like men —whether we will admit this or not. Certainly, this view has gained support in research of successful leaders. Those females who have characteristics traditionally attributed to males (i.e., competitive, ambitious, assertive, task versus interpersonally orientated, secure in holding power, and authority
The growing trend of business “bleisure trips”
Business travel was never designed to be fun. Very often, you find yourself rushing to an airport, getting off in another city, jumping in a cab, going to a hotel, meeting in the hotel’s conference room, jumping back in a cab, etc. And the next thing you know, you are sitting in the office. You
NYS Real-Estate Transfer Tax on Conveyances of Real Property
In New York state, sellers who convey an interest in real property are required to pay a state real-estate transfer tax. In the usual sale of real property, the real-estate transfer tax is computed at a rate of $2 for each $500 of consideration or fractional part thereof. For example, in a transaction in which
Four Companies and More Than 1,500 Jobs are Latest in Downtown Syracuse’s Transformation
Over the last [few] weeks, we have witnessed a remarkable series of announcements relating to downtown Syracuse that many would have thought unimaginable just a few short years ago. Arcadis, Aspen Dental, Terakeet, and TCGPlayer.com have collectively announced plans to locate more than 1,500 employees in our central business district. These companies represent some of
Public library offers extensive free market-research options
SYRACUSE — Market research is an essential process for businesses and nonprofits looking to start new ventures, secure financing, support grant requests, and understand their markets. Traditionally, budgeting for research has been a challenge for small businesses with limited resources, but some resources available through the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) provide the tools to
Firsthand highlights from the 2016 Hannover Messe show
Once a year, in April, companies of all shapes and sizes — along with political leaders, representatives from trade groups and economic-development organizations — gather at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial technology trade fair in Hannover, Germany. Participants engage in dialog that hopefully leads to new business opportunities and helps drive local economies.
Most everyone can agree that electricity is the lifeblood of our economy. Without it, nothing runs, nothing gets manufactured, and our health and safety are at risk. A quick look across the energy landscape shows we’re in a period of exciting innovation. How people think about and use electricity is changing as quickly as the
What makes for a successful downtown retail mix
If you are the manager of a private mall, you may have a set formula for determining what stores to go where — and the ability to enforce it through your leasing contracts. Meanwhile, if you are the manager of a business improvement district or a city official, you simply don’t have that level of
A few years ago, I was contacted by a business owner whose customer had suffered a sudden, tragic loss. A fire and explosion had occurred at the customer’s home, and a young child was killed during the fire. Although the authorities did not immediately suggest the cause of the fire was in any way related to
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