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VIEWPOINT: New York Releases Guidance on Paid Sick Leave
On Oct. 20, the New York State Department of Labor released its long-awaited Guidance on Paid Sick Leave (PSL). Although the guidance provides some clarity for employers, it also leaves many questions unanswered. The following is a summary of some the information provided by the guidance. Employee/employer: For purposes of PSL, the guidance defines employee […]
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovFollow us on Instagram and learn about some of the inspiring #WomenInBusiness who help power America’s economy! https://instagram.com/sbagov Inc. @IncHere are three reasons why right now is a great time to become an
3 Tips for Developing a Sky-High Growth Plan
Middle-market companies are ambitious to grow, and they need the right marketing strategy that can guide the whole enterprise to new heights. Ask any CEO if they want “marketing” and they’ll nod and speak to the value of an attractive website, a recent trade show, or their latest brochure. Ask that same CEO if he/she
Crossing the road, crossing the bridge, crossing the river, crossing the ridge, I’ve crossed many times before. I did not know why. Now I know, I must try. What a year it’s been. I don’t need to tell you. You’ve got your story. I’ve got mine. Lots of lessons learned. So I’ll try to share
Are Your Employees Zoning Out in Zoom Meetings?
Tips from a remote veteran The coronavirus changed the world into a planet of remote workers, but several months into the pandemic some companies and individuals are still grappling with the challenges of working apart. Employees have more distractions at home and some can find it harder to focus. Questions persist, such as: Can video
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgov#WomenInBusines: SBA has programs and resources to help you start, grow, expand, and recover your business! Learn more: https://sba.gov/women NFIB @NFIB“The Index level rose to 104.0, an optimism level above that reached in
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, technology, HR, and leadership tips. NFIB @NFIB@NFIBResearch’s latest #COVID19 loan program survey notes that 1-in-5 #smallbusinesses anticipate having to lay off employees in the next 6 months and about half of small businesses anticipate needing additional financial support. More from
VIEWPOINT: Asset Sales, Changes in Ownership, and the PPP Loan
VIEWPOINT The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) recently issued compre- ensive guidance and procedures for borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans regarding changes in the borrower’s ownership or sales of their assets. The guidance went into effect on Oct. 2, 2020 and is available here: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP–Procedural-Notice–PPP-Loans-and-Changes-of-Ownership.pdf. Importantly, prior to the closing of any change-of-ownership
VIEWPOINT: COVID-19 Changed Everything, including Fraud and IT Risks
VIEWPOINT: With the fast-paced evolution of Technology and continuously shifting business landscape, it’s always been a challenge for business leaders to identify and manage the various risk factors that threaten their business, employees, and customers. The methods of fraud and cyberattack have now changed again as businesses quickly pivot to withstand the impacts of COVID-19,
How Leading from the Heart Can Propel Business Executives to Greatness
A healthy ego can be a good thing, allowing people to take pride in who they are and what they do. But when business leaders allow an unhealthy ego to drive them, enormous problems are certain to follow. A big ego can be toxic. Your ego should not feed on the thought, “I’m bigger and
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