“The Fireplace’s reputation for quality and value was earned through decades of commitment and hard work. Work that obviously was not just about the money. And Murphy’s reward and recognition of this consists of a profound disrespect for Everyman and the thankless sweat he’s put in day in and day out to make a life for his family.
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Owning and operating your own company or business involves a lot of different things to consider. One of those things is owning insurance to protect yourself and others around you from a variety of different financial risks and responsibilities. ‘It is not easy to know what types of insurance you need, as different companies need different coverages. Here are some insurances that your small business should consider.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood’s Pedestrian Mall has been an enormous success. Starting on June 20, the central business district streets have been closed every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm allowing shoppers and diners to enjoy being outdoors in a safe, fun environment. Musicians are scattered throughout the mall during the dinner hours, and there are live bands in Van Neste Park every Sat and Sun evening. Other types of entertainment are sprinkled in through the day, such as puppeteers and The Ridgewood Irish Dancers, who perform on the square every Sunday at 4 pm.
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Owning your own business means that, for the most part, you do not get any time off; especially in the early days when you still do not have a team working in full force, you will notice that there is always something going on that requires your attention. This is one of the reasons why business owners usually suffer from burnout and stress. To them, slowing down is a luxury that they cannot afford. However, if you are looking to stay in business for a long time, you will soon realize that this “always-on” mindset is unrealistic and unsustainable. The best thing you can do is set the right expectations, which includes accounting for the failures you are bound to come across every now and then.
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Ridgewood NJ, Nearly half of business owners anticipate it will take 10 months or longer to generate revenues comparable to pre-COVID profits, while nearly 12% say they will never make up for those missed earnings, according to a new survey by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.
Owning your own business means that, for the most part, you do not get any time off; especially in the early days when you still do not have a team working in full force, you will notice that there is always something going on that requires your attention. This is one of the reasons why business owners usually suffer from burnout and stress. To them, slowing down is a luxury that they cannot afford. However, if you are looking to stay in business for a long time, you will soon realize that this “always-on” mindset is unrealistic and unsustainable. The best thing you can do is set the right expectations, which includes accounting for the failures you are bound to come across every now and then.
Continue reading Preventing Setbacks in Running Your Business – Here’s How
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The New Jersey Business Coalition, a group of more than 100 leading business and nonprofit groups throughout the state, issued the following statement calling for the safe reopening of all New Jersey businesses that currently remain closed.
“The New Jersey Business Coalition is pleased to see movement toward the reopening of New Jersey’s casinos on July 2. The casinos are a significant economic driver of New Jersey’s economy and our tourism industry.”
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Non-essential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy saved Home Depot, Target and other Wall Street sponsored companies and he destroyed businesses earning 60K per year. The economists and historians will be writing about this for next hundred years to come.
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Business Coalition released the following joint statement today urging the faster reopening of businesses that can currently meet safety protocols.
“We are at a pivotal time regarding the livelihoods of New Jerseyans and their ability to provide for themselves and their families.
“Thousands of our businesses are struggling to survive, and are clinging to every last resource they have attempting to make it to their prescribed reopening date, with many not having one yet. And even then, they’ll face great challenges due to smaller capacities in which they will be required to operate.
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Grace Hanlon, Former Executive Director of Tourism for the State of New Jersey
Rumson NJ, As peak tourism season and the July 4th weekend fast approaches on the infamous Jersey Shore, former Executive Director of Tourism for the State of New Jersey Grace Hanlon is making a heartfelt plea to Governors across the U.S. Speaking out on behalf of small businesses and restaurants everywhere, Hanlon urges Governors to consider the devastating impact that would result if businesses are not allowed to reopen soon.
Every business should make changes to ensure sustainability and success. There are numerous strategies that you can embrace to improve that small business, such as using better marketing strategies and monitoring cash flow, enabling you to improve areas that have huge profit margins. Here are some six strategies that can enhance your small business this year.
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Senator Steve Oroho is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to reopen New Jersey sooner rather than later. With 2.5 million new jobs added in May, the nation’s unemployment rate has fallen to 13.3%, showing that a quick economic recovery is possible.
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Middlesex/Morris/Somerset/Union/Warren County NJ, Last week, Mayors for “Main Street” sent a letter to State and County officials. This letter outlined several key steps that need to be taken for their local business community and residents. In the wake of this, Mayors were pleased to see a timeline established for the partial re-openings of several aspect of the business community to include daycare, outdoor dining and some “non-essential” retail. This is a step but more needs to be done. Now, several of the Mayors have taken steps in their own towns to ease various restrictions in preparation for these re-openings, and more Mayors will act in the upcoming week.
Search engine optimization (SEO) is solely dependent on your competition, as it’s a fancy word for the hierarchy of link placement when specific keywords are searched online. This means that your SEO efforts are only deemed good if they beat your direct competitors in the fight for that sacred first place. That’s why any professional in the field of SEO will tell you that you should be highly invested in every action your competitors are doing to get ahead of you. They’ll also tell you plenty of strategies that could improve your chances of getting ahead of your competitors with your SEO efforts.
