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VIEWPOINT: Businesses were unwilling to change but now they can see 20/20 in 2021
Many business leaders say that change is a good thing, until it is hoisted upon them and they must decide to change or die. I’m a little tired of hearing the term “new normal,” but the economy, the way we do business, and the way we will do life have changed forever; therefore, it might be time […]
VIEWPOINT: 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Grow in 2021 After Emerging From Disruption
The pandemic made 2020 a difficult year for many small businesses, as many closed permanently. But other small companies had success despite the surge in outbreaks and are hoping to build on those achievements in 2021. How can they keep their momentum going, and what can other businesses learn from their struggles to navigate the challenges of
VIEWPOINT: Taking Care of Yourself & Seeking Care Safely During COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to be elevated around the country, people may be considering skipping visits to the doctor to reduce risk of exposure to the virus. But the decision to delay preventive screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, along with annual wellness visits, could have serious health consequences, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for
CEO FOCUS: NUAIR welcomes new leadership; GENIUS NY applications open
Like so many of you, we begin this year looking forward to the new opportunities on the horizon. The chance for a fresh start, and a hope to move toward greater stability and reignite the momentum that fueled our pre-pandemic progress. Announcements made [recently] highlight how our region’s groundwork to lead in the unmanned-systems industry, initiated years
VIEWPOINT: 8 Common Mistakes Owners Make in Selling their Businesses
All business owners think about selling their business at one time or another. However, for the ones who decide to go forward and sell, there are certain points that need to be addressed if they want to have a successful transaction and get the most money for their business. After selling more than 800 businesses, I decided
VIEWPOINT: Medical-Insurance Planning for a Healthy Practice in 2021
With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating a shift towards telemedicine, 2020 [was] a year of tremendous change in the medical industry. 2021 will be no different, with the incoming Biden administration promising to shift the regulatory landscape. Insurers are still playing catch-up with these surprising developments. For practitioners, there are real and unsettling questions as to what
VIEWPOINT: Can Schools Finish the Year Normally?
COVID-19 cases are surging across the U.S., a harsh reality that students, parents, teachers, and staff feared would happen when many schools opened for fall sessions. As a result, schools throughout the nation have closed and shifted to remote learning in recent weeks. What will it take to return kids to the classroom and keep schools open?
VIEWPOINT: How Technology Can Steer You Through the Fast Lane of the Post-COVID World
Technology’s impact on the work environment was profound well before the pandemic — streamlining processes, increasing productivity, and making remote work seamless. Now, given the rapid changes in an uncertain economy affected by the virus, knowing how to utilize and navigate technology in the post-COVID world will be even more crucial for entrepreneurs, college graduates, other
VIEWPOINT: How to Make Sure COVID Doesn’t Kill Entrepreneurship
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many existing small businesses struggling, and the continued economic uncertainty threatens to kill the ambitions of entrepreneurs who planned to launch new businesses but now must put their dreams on hold. This crisis will end up being much worse for small businesses than the 2008-11 sub-prime mortgage
VIEWPOINT: Evaluating the Viability of AI in the Workplace
It’s becoming increasingly important for organizational leaders to consider the potential impact of artificial intelligence on company culture. Recent research estimates that one in five employees will have an artificial-intelligence system as their coworker by 2022. As workplace applications of artificial intelligence (AI) become the norm, organizational leaders will face a bevy of new challenges,
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