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Succession Planning and the Small Business Owner
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, over 50 percent of all small-business owners are 50 or older. Think about that for a...

SBDC @ JCC
Oct 2, 20183 min read
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New features to Facebook’s Local Pages
Facebook recently rolled out a number of new features to their mobile platform, with several of them focusing specifically on promoting...

SBDC @ JCC
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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What Small Businesses Should Know About Tariffs
Today we're sharing an excellent article by Peter J. Cazamias, the Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of International Trade. This...

SBDC @ JCC
Aug 13, 20184 min read
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Reviews of AnswerThePublic.com - A New Tool for Marketers
Hi, I want to let you know of a website called Answer the Public. This "new-to-me" website is a powerful tool to help you generate...

SBDC @ JCC
Jun 19, 20183 min read
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A review of small business accounting software
Small business owners do have a choice when it comes to accounting software. There are so many accounting software packages to choose from...

SBDC @ JCC
Jun 7, 20182 min read
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Five Bad Habits to Avoid As a Successful Entrepreneur
When we first meet someone who has achieved a degree of success, it is only natural to ask him or her how he or she got there. We focus...

SBDC @ JCC
May 29, 20184 min read
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What is the Small Business Development Center at JCC?
The New York State Small Business Development Center (New York SBDC) - the premier business assistance organization in New York State -...

SBDC @ JCC
May 8, 20182 min read
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GDPR - Is Your Business Ready?
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, there has been a great deal of focus on data protection and consumer rights regarding the...

SBDC @ JCC
May 3, 20182 min read
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Key Points of NYS’s New Paid Family Leave
Today we’re sharing important information from the NY.gov website on employer obligations under NYS’s new Paid Family Leave. As always,...

SBDC @ JCC
Apr 27, 20183 min read
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The ABCs of Email Marketing
Think email marketing is dead? Think again! Email marketing still yields the highest return-on-investment of any digital marketing tool....

SBDC @ JCC
Apr 20, 20183 min read
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Family & Friend Discounts?
When to give them a break and when to say "No". Several years ago, when I partnered in my small business, one of the frequent questions...

SBDC @ JCC
Apr 9, 20184 min read
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Business Structures, Permits and Licensing
When going into business you will choose a business structure to operate your business. Specific permits and licensing vary by the...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 27, 20182 min read
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Celebrating America's SBDC Day!
Businesses have always celebrated ribbon cuttings, grand openings and company anniversaries, and for a second year they’ll be able to...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 20, 20182 min read
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MWBE Expo Dates Announced
Have you heard of the 2018 Regional Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Opportunities Expo Series? Read on for details from a...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 16, 20183 min read
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State Announces Launch of Agriculture Loan Fund Program
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York Job Development Authority (JDA) will launch an Agriculture Loan Fund Program to...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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America's SBDC and the Latino Coalition Pledge to Support Hispanic Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday March 7, 2018 America's SBDC, President & CEO Charles "Tee" Rowe and Latino Coalition CEO, Hector...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 12, 20181 min read
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Pass-throughs & the New Tax Rates
Reminder: Corporate tax filing deadline is fast approaching! Corporation tax returns (C & S) and partnerships are due March 15th. If...

SBDC @ JCC
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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10 Ways small business owners can protect themselves from cyber criminals
“I’m a small business, who would want to hack my computers?" "It can’t happen to me." "Oh, I never do anything online that could lead to...

SBDC @ JCC
Feb 27, 20184 min read
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4 Steps to Planning for Success
There is still time to plan for a successful 2018! Define why you are in business and what are your long-term goals? Do you have an exit...

SBDC @ JCC
Feb 22, 20183 min read
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Why Succession Planning?
You’re 28 years old with a booming business. You love it. Never want to leave. Who needs a succession plan? You do, absolutely. The...

SBDC @ JCC
Feb 9, 20183 min read
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