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Some business leaders who are bright and hard-working also can be extremely demanding and difficult for which to work. In fact, such a leader’s behavior and its negative impact on others may reach the point where the business becomes dysfunctional.  A boss who is both bright and abrasive has many characteristics, and the draining combination […]

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and leadership tips. SBA @SBAgovThe #COVID19 pandemic has impacted millions of small businesses across America. SBA can help in the recovery effort with financial relief options and other resources. Read this blog post to see what’s available: https://www.sba.gov/blog/covid-19-resources-small-businesses

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. NFIB @NFIB“More than $500 billion has already been loaned, and more than half of small companies that got loans say they have spent all the money, according to a survey by @NFIB.” More results

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, small businesses have reopened across the nation but certainty and optimism are a long way from being restored.  Spikes in infections in many states, double-digit unemployment, consumer and lender concerns, and steep economic challenges in the wake of a long shutdown make it difficult to forecast if and when many

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu  This is the essence of how our community has come together during the COVID-19 crisis. We were recently proud to celebrate the best of our community by partnering with NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. NFIB @NFIBFrom @NFIBResearch’s newest #COVID19 #smallbiz loan program survey: “As owners finish using their loan, more are finding that economic conditions are unable to support current staffing levels.” Full survey results here: https://on.nfib.com/2ZW4EEn Small

Gov. Andrew Cuomo [recently allowed] malls in Central New York and other regions that meet air-filtration and ventilation requirements to begin to reopen starting [July 10]. And he has encouraged businesses, schools, nursing homes, and residence facilities to also install powerful filters and ventilation systems. This focus on indoor air quality and ventilation follows new research

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown created an uncertain future for businesses across the country, including manufacturers. Regardless of this rocky situation, though, the best business leaders will make sure they don’t allow the pandemic to become an excuse for failure. I admire leaders who don’t complain about circumstances or point the finger at someone