Get our email updates
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.
What's New
Upcoming Events
CNYBJ Job Board
Business Mentors
VIEWPOINT: 5 Themes from the 2024 Best Places to Work Employee Engagement Survey Results
For the past 12 years, RMS has partnered with The Central New York Business Journal to conduct the CNY Best Places to Work competition (see winners’ profiles in the special section in this issue). This year was one of the most competitive years ever. We had a record number of submissions, which resulted in high […]
VIEWPOINT: Why IT Due Diligence Should Be a Part of All M&A Transactions
In-depth assessments of organizational health are a common part of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, but despite its critical nature, IT due diligence is all too often overlooked. During the due-diligence process, it’s critical to take a 360-degree approach, including a thorough assessment of information technology and cybersecurity, to avoid the consequences of a data
Ask Rusty: For Advice on When to Claim Social Security
Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am 67 years and three months old, and plan to continue working for at least for the next year or two. Signed: Seeking Answers Dear Seeking Answers: Deciding when to claim Social Security is,
VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Enacts Statewide “Freelance Isn’t Free” Legislation
On Nov. 22, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which was amended on March 1, 2024. The Act is codified in Article 44-A of the New York General Business Law. Article 44-A of the General Business Law creates several protections for freelance workers retained as independent contractors. The Freelance
Bringing Together PR & Marketing for Business Success
In the communications industry, the relationship between public relations (PR) and marketing teams can be shockingly competitive, and even openly contentious at times. I’m continually surprised by the number of PR and marketing professionals who act as if their field is the only one their organization needs to succeed. In reality, public relations and marketing
VIEWPOINT: NYSDEC Seeks Feedback on the Part 664 Freshwater Wetland Regs
In January 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), which sought written stakeholder input as DEC began to develop regulations to, at least in part, implement the revisions to the Freshwater Wetlands Act passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Hochul in 2022.
VIEWPOINT: District Court Strikes Down FTC’s Noncompete Clause Ban
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete ban is no more, at least for the time being. On Aug. 20, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Hon. Ada Brown, U.S.D.J.), in Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, struck down the FTC’s noncompete ban, which was set to take effect on Sept.
Ask Rusty: Does my SS payment include repayment of contributions?
Dear Rusty: I have a question about my Social Security (SS) benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly SS income I get is a repayment of what I contributed to the fund while I was working? If so, how much of my monthly benefit payment is my own money coming
VIEWPOINT: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Branch Banking
The pandemic had a lasting impact on consumer behavior, and nowhere more so than in financial services. The financial landscape has shifted dramatically over the past four years, as the adoption of digital banking has accelerated across all generations. When the world shut down in March 2020, essential industries quickly pivoted to serve the needs
Creating a Strong Brand Identity: A Necessity for Small Businesses
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for small businesses looking to stand out from the crowd and is essential for growth and success. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the creation of collateral materials, including letterhead, presentation templates, and business cards. Brand identity is the
Get our email updates
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.