With more consumers using digital payment methods, financial digitization has surged in recent years, reshaping how businesses handle money.
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Mayor Adams Outlines Vision For “City Of Yes” Plan For Citywide Zoning Initiatives To Support Small Businesses And More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today laid out a plan to use the city’s zoning tools to support small businesses, create affordable housing, and promote sustainability.Continue reading
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NYC Small Businesses From Harlem To Hollis Are All Smiles As Elected Push To Suspend Liquor Licenses Surcharge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today stood up for New York City small businesses by backing a newly introduced bill by New York City Councilmembers Keith Powers and Justin Brannan.Continue reading
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Small Businesses From Harlem To Hollywood Are Struggling To Pay Credit Card Swipe Fees
Amazon and Visa reached a truce on credit card swipe fees this week, an issue that had the two industry leaders at odds in the U.K. through most of 2021.Continue reading
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The State Of Small Businesses In Harlem
The city of New York is filled with small business owners struggling to survive in the face of regular existential threats.Continue reading
How Small Businesses Can Attract And Retain Employees From Harlem To Hollywood
Small business administrators are typically among the most competent multi-taskers, but even the most talented jugglers occasionally end up with too many balls in the air.Continue reading
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New York State Small Business Recovery Grant Program From Harlem To The Hudson
The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses.Continue reading
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Harlem’s Espaillat Announces Tax Credit To Cover Cost Of Paid Leave For Small Businesses
Representative Adriano Espaillat announced today that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September.Continue reading
Digital Tools From Harlem To Hollywood Are The Safety Net For Small Businesses, Says Report
By Jake Ward, President
We wanted to share with you Digitally Driven: 2021, our latest report on American small businesses and how their use of digital tools has evolved during the pandemic.Continue reading
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City Awards Over $750,000 To Implement Local COVID-19 Recovery For Small Businesses
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris today announced that the City will award over $750,000 through the Strategic Impact COVID-19 Commercial District Support Grant during the first phase of the program.Continue reading
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Senate Majority Helps Small Businesses Build Back From COVID-19 From Harlem To Hollis
The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to support the small businesses that have taken the brunt impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading
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For COVID Crisis – Ravaged Small Businesses NYC Launches $37M Loan Program
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris announced three financial assistance programs available for small businesses in low-to-moderate income (LMI) neighborhoods.Continue reading
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Elected Hoylman And Others Introduce “Manhattan Mom & Pop Tax Relief Act,” For Small Businesses
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Harvey Epstein introduced the “Manhattan Mom & Pop Tax Relief Act,” legislation.Continue reading
Congratulations Columbia Harlem Small Business Community Wins $30M In Loans And Equity
The Small Business community has been able to obtain over $30 million in loans and equity during the past 12 months. Continue reading
Small Businesses Slow Their Hiring As Warnings Of A Worsening Pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Continue reading