July 2012
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WatchThe rules of legal ethics are clear. It is their application that is unpredictable. Ethics aficionado Michael Ross argues how ethical conduct is best framed within the lens of “appetite for risk.”
Video provided courtesy of Lawline.com.
This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.
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WatchThe competition for top talent has never been higher, but how do you attract and recruit your next all-star? Check out this webinar to learn tips for finding and hiring the right employees.
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Print Better with Managed Print Services
By Modi Haninovich, Infoaxis Technology Solutions
“Is my printer meeting my needs?” A question few, if any, small business owners will ask themselves when thinking about ways to change their company’s infrastructure to meet their needs. [[MORE]]
While, at first glance, it may not seem like printers demand attention, they do make up a large part of...
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Small Business Health Insurance: Tell NYC How to Help Your Small Business
Health care is a hot topic in the news – the Supreme Court has rendered its decision on the federal health care reform law. Now what’s next?[[MORE]]
The Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA), part of New York City’s Human Resources Administration, invites you to take a short survey about health insurance and...
NYC Digital: Immigration Law for Startups Seminar →
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On Tuesday, July 31 at 8pm, General Assembly is hosting a seminar, “Immigration Law for Startups,” taught by Carmita Alonso and Chad Blocker who are Partners at Fragomen.
Do you have questions about obtaining an employment visa? Or applying for a green card? This session will provide…
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Copyright and the Internet: It’s Not Okay to Just Copy and Paste That
by Stephanie L. V. Hendricks, owner of Hendricks Law Firm
With the rapid expansion of the Internet, it becomes less and less clear what content users may take and make their own. [[MORE]]Since 1989, copyright protection for certain original works of authorship has been automatic. But, despite that, the ephemeral nature of the...
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Startups Thriving at Sunshine Bronx Business... →
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is currently accepting applications from the New York City area to enroll in the program’s seventh class. [[MORE]]This no-cost 11-session business management education program will meet from mid October 2012 – early February 2013 at LaGuardia Community College’s campus. This free program is designed to help small...
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Cash is King: Cash Flow Made Simple
How can a hugely profitable company fall behind on its rent? When is winning a large contract bad for your business? The explanation behind these perplexing questions is a business concept called cash flow. I mentioned cash flow before, when I talked about making projections for your business, but never explained how cash flow can impact a business’ day-to-day...
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Five Resources for Success in Business and Life
By David Schnurman, founder of Lawline.com and TrueNYC.com
As an entrepreneur and a lifelong learner, I am always reading, watching videos, and speaking to others to constantly improve and expand my knowledge base. One of the most important areas that I work on is my mindset.[[MORE]]
Too often in business, we focus on outside challenges such as...
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Top Five Reasons to Get Recertified
We’ve made it easier to get certified as a minority or woman–owned business by placing our application online, making it easier to “fast-track” with partnering agencies in the region, and extending the certification time period to five years.[[MORE]]
Stay certified because a lot can happen in five years, like growing your business with City contracts. Here...
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NYC Business Solutions’ Restaurant Management Training
This blog entry has been adapted from an article in the April 2012 issue of Total Food Service magazine, featuring a Q&A with Sara Schlossberg, Executive Director of Training for NYC Business Solutions.
Q1. Why offer a training program focused on the restaurant industry?
A. Restaurant are the backbone of our City. The foodservice...
NYCEDC: The New York Commute →
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Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey
It’s no surprise that most commuters in New York City get to work by public transit, with our famously extensive subway and bus system. When compared to the nation, the difference is striking: about 55 percent of commuters in the City use public…
