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There are certain conveniences (and necessities) that businesses adapted during COVID that customers have become accustomed to. So, if you’re making plans for a “return to normal” you may just want to reevaluate what that looks like based on your customers’ newly developed expectations. Delivery and Curbside Pick-up Whether you serve food or sell non-edible items, people have become accustomed ...read more

Tropical Depression Ida Emergency Response Resources  Governor Hochul Announces Federal Approval for Major Disaster Declaration in Wake of Ida FloodingDeclaration Provides Federal Financial Relief for Local Governments and New Yorkers Impacted by Flooding and Supplies Individual and Public Assistance to Those Recovering from Damage of Hurricane IdaNew Yorkers Who Have Been Displaced, Including ...read more

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4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget   You likely have heard the phrase, “you need to spend money to make money.” I'm not here to argue that from either side but digital marketing has allowed businesses with very small budgets to make a big impression. While it hasn't exactly leveled the playing field, it certainly has helped businesses gain a larger audience with very little ...read more

5 Ways to Communicate Difficult Business Messages    If there's one thing 2020 has shown us, it's how to bolster our communication skills. We've had cause for a lot of really difficult conversations with our customers. Nobody ever wants to give bad news but 2020 seems like the year we have to keep reiterating and sharpening our communication skills with difficult messages.  But if you feel like ...read more