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State program helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) says it offers the state’s small businesses a program that can help them in complying with state and federal air regulations.   The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) provides confidential technical assistance to New York’s small-business owners at no cost, the agency says.   The EFC’s […]

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Greater Utica Chamber honors four with “Business of the Year” awards

UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently honored two companies and two nonprofit organizations with its Business of the Year award. The business winners included Northern Safety & Industrial of Utica in the “over 50 employees” category and Piggy Pat’s BBQ of Washington Mills in the “50 employees or fewer” category. Northern Safety

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SBA’s Rickman earns NASBITE global-business credential

SYRACUSE — Daniel (Dan) Rickman, international-trade officer at the Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently earned his credential as a NASBITE certified global business-professional. NASBITE is short for National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, the SBA said in a news release. NASBITE International is headquartered at Cleveland State

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Social media as a marketing tool for small business

If you spent any time on Facebook during the holidays, you probably saw a few dozen photos of the infamous Elf on the Shelf. Whether the elf and its mischievous adventures inspired you to get your own elf or made you groan, there’s no denying the elf is an example of how social media can

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Establish Credit–Worthiness Before You Grow Your Small Business

When evaluating loan prospects, the banks will take a look at the “five C’s (character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral), but they also pay a lot of attention to your credit scores. The importance of a good credit history has grown over the past decade with the increased use of credit scoring by lenders. Credit

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Tackling Tax Relief

As an elected official and legislative leader I have always pushed for measures that create jobs, promote growth, and enhance our quality of life. New York state is home to one of the worst tax climates in the nation, and our families and business have paid too much for too long. The Assembly Minority Conference

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Latest Property-Tax Relief Suggestions Pass on Mandate Relief, Spending Cuts for Localities

The Tax Relief Commission issued its final report in December. The commission was established by Governor Cuomo and was charged with providing recommendations to cut $2 billion in state taxes over three years. Included in its final report were property-tax relief recommendations that the governor will consider. Three property-tax relief recommendations were outlined. They include

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Polaris Library Systems adds 20 employees to handle customer growth

SALINA — Polaris Library Systems, a Salina–based provider of automation software for public libraries, today announced it added 20 employees in 2013 to support a “significant” increase in customers. The firm added the new staff members in all departments, including customer support, product management, marketing, quality assurance, research and development, and administration, Polaris said. In

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