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Meet the Major Players of Merchant Services

5 minute read

March 22, 2019

As a small business owner, you have numerous responsibilities on your plate. One of those tasks is choosing a credit card processor and understanding all the implications it will have on your business.

5 Reasons to Open a Business in New York

5 minute read

March 11, 2019

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), New York state is home to 2.1 million small businesses and 4 million small business employees, which is more than 50 percent of the private workforce. New York’s...

How to Determine a Paid Time Off Policy for Your Business

5 minute read

February 22, 2019

The lot of a small business owner is not an easy one. There are many decisions to make that can affect the success of your enterprise. Determining a pto policy is one aspect that often doesn’t...

7 Reasons to Start a Business in Texas

5 minute read

February 18, 2019

If Texas were its own country, its GDP would be the tenth largest in the world. That’s not the only reason business owners are attracted to Texas, however. In 2018, Texas claimed the number one...

Do’s and Don’ts of Responding to Online Customer Complaints

5 minute read

February 14, 2019

Chances are, your small business has received a negative review or comment online. Instead of panicking, be strategic when responding to online customer complaints with these eight suggestions!\n\n\n

Review: M&T Bank Business Credit Cards

5 minute read

February 1, 2019

M&T Bank is one of the most popular banks on the east coast, with branches in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. Based out of Buffalo, New York,...

Pros and Cons of Hiring a Small Business Coach

5 minute read

January 29, 2019

As a small business owner, you know the stress that comes with making major decisions. You’re under a lot of pressure to make the right choices for your company; choices that you must own if...

Why Women Entrepreneurs Should Support Each Other

5 minute read

January 10, 2019

Both men and women business owners are accustomed to the struggle that comes with being an entrepreneur. You must work long hours, put your business first, and ensure that you're standing out from the competition....