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Top Candidates Do Not Equal Top Employees
Your new hire sailed through the interview process. He “wowed” HR, hit it off with the department manager and — based on his stellar résumé
There was a great running gag on the NBC sitcom “30 Rock,” about a fake TV game show called “Homonym.” The host said a word
Establish Credit–Worthiness Before You Grow Your Small Business
When evaluating loan prospects, the banks will take a look at the “five C’s (character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral), but they also pay a
A discussion with marketing-management consultant Mike Duda
Upstate New York provides a great environment for entrepreneurial activity. One of the key ingredients to building a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem is mentorship. First-time or
New DEC Environmental-Audit Policy is Worth Considering
Let’s face it — ensuring environmental compliance can be a daunting task given the proliferation of increasingly complicated regulations. To help the regulated community, in
Ten strategic planning what-ifs for your nonprofit
In the nonprofit sector, the strategic planning and positioning of your organization typically involves a multitude of “What if?” questions or scenarios as well as
‘Tis the Season … for tax planning
While it may seem as though you were filing tax returns just yesterday and packing away last year’s records, the time for tax planning for
Building a Brand Begins with Research
Organizations spend a lot of money each year to develop their image, brand reputation, and messaging for their key audiences. However, there comes a point
Retain Your Key Employees: Develop Their “Stakeholder” Skills
Since the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008, many contractors have found themselves in a continuous battle to achieve a positive bottom line. They
The National and Regional Economy
I’d like to review recent developments in the local and national economies. As always, what I have to say reflects my own views and not
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