Stock Market: Insights and Outlook
By the end of July this year, the US Stock markets – as measured by the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index – were up over 20% and 35%, respectively. These are way above average returns, but are a …
The Biggest Industry Trends Impacting the Sales Profession
As the sales world adapts to an evolving global market, companies that follow industry trends and adopt innovations in data-driven technologies will retain their competitive edge.
In the competitive, fast-moving world of sales, keeping up with the latest industry trends …
Vacations that Pay: Sangha Yoga Retreats
Protect the pocketbook while rewarding the mind, body, and soul.
Stepping out of your comfort zone and into a place where you can focus on inner healing; it’s an appealing alternative to traditional vacations for stressed-out travelers looking to enjoy …
Navigating the Path to Small Business Acquisition
Editor’s note: This article is Part 2 in a 4-part series dedicated to the process of buying and selling a small business. For Part 1, please see our Q2 2023 edition.
In our previous article, we discussed the benefits of …
The Housing Market Realities & Challenges
A perfect storm is swirling around the housing market with no end in sight. The Capital Region has a more stable housing market than many other areas of the country, so the mantra of real estate being local is relevant.…
Ignore the Phone (At Least While Driving…)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled a number of statistics on how distracted driving affects people nationwide. The Administration reports that a total of 3,522 people were killed in distracted driving accidents in the year 2021. This number …
Modernizing IT for Small and Midsize Businesses
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are growing rapidly in this market.
With the current state of the economy, competition to attract and retain customers and employees is stiff. In order to succeed and last, SMBs need to be agile and …
ARCC: Annual Business Expo
Picture this scenario as a small business owner:
You’re in a large room, filled with hundreds of members of your own local business community, and many of them are looking for the exact services you provide. Does that sound too …
NYS Legislature Shifts HVAC Industry Towards Electric
Having a reliable company that handles the heating and air conditioning for your home may be more important than ever, as New York State has passed a law that is changing the landscape of the heating and air conditioning industry …
Faces of Veterans: Kristopher Brunelle
Kristopher Brunelle is a Navy Veteran turned local entrepreneur. In October of 2022, Kristopher started his own company, White Glove Janitorial Service… His motivation for opening his own business was that he knew that he could do better himself, and …