Business Mentors

Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, social media, tech, HR, and career tips. SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentorsMissed our free #SmallBusinessWeek virtual conference with @SBAgov? You can still access webinar recordings on everything from email marketing to #smallbiz financing. Register now-http://ow.ly/twQv30kIeTw SBA @SBAgovSchool’s out for summer, but not […]

Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, tech/social media, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovDuring July, SBA will be sharing government contracting tips and resources for veteran-owned businesses  http://ow.ly/UHJO30kJt71 . #VetGovBiz Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M17th Year Of Self Employment; 17 Small #Business Lessons https://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/17th-year-of-self-employment-17-small-business-lessons/ …  Insight_NetworkRail @Insight_NRRT

8 questions that keep prospects talking When asked why salespeople don’t close more sales, a company president answered instantly, “They don’t ask enough questions.” He went on to add, “They’re so focused on getting prospects to buy they don’t engage them. That takes asking lots of questions.” He’s on to something important. We’re in such a

As automakers try to plug into consumers’ future needs, electric cars are stirring boardroom curiosity — but not a lot of sales.  Some car manufacturers are banking on a different story in the future, though. Electric cars comprise less than 1 percent of U.S. auto sales, yet some major automakers are planning to manufacture many more

So you’ve got an idea you think might be the greatest invention since the hula hoop. What do you do next?  Spend hundreds of hours developing your gizmo to make sure it works perfectly? Not exactly. Before you waste time trying to perfect your invention, first spend time and money to find out if there

Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, technology, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovMost U.S. banks view loans for exporters as risky. That’s why the SBA created programs to provide lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on #export loans. Contact your local SBA International Trade

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is the most comprehensive tax reform within the last 30 years. While the primary focus of the changes has been geared towards individuals and large corporations, the opportunities and added complexities for small-business owners are significant and should be explored. Whether your company is incorporated or held

Constructing a smart retirement income plan isn’t easy. Throughout the working years, one has many factors to consider, such as salary, expenses (monthly and unforeseen), debt, and college for the kids — just to name a few. All these factors can affect a person’s ability to, first, devise a consistent plan for her retirement goals,