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How can a bad reputation affect your business?

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According to statistics, 93% of customers read web content before purchasing. 

According to another poll, four out of five people won’t do business with a company with a poor reputation. These unfavorable comments and ratings give the business a bad reputation in customers’ eyes. 

A company may lose more than 80% of its sales due to harmful web information. Can you allow it to happen? The numbers above indicate risks to your organization when we claim that “poor reputation hurts business.”

Customers can quickly reduce their research and decision-making by checking internet reviews and social proof. This implies that a bad reputation will eventually put your firm in critical condition and hurt your chances over time. To enhance the online visibility of their business, the company employed search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to improve its website’s ranking on major search engines.

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Digital.com Survey Shows 65 Percent of Small Businesses Will Permanently Close, if U.S. Inflation Rate Continues to Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has published findings from a new survey report examining the impact of inflation on U.S. small businesses. Research experts analyzed responses from 1,000 small business owners and co-owners with 500 or fewer employees.

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4 Ways You Can Support Local Businesses

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It’s no secret that the pandemic left many businesses struggling to survive. The more established and internationally acclaimed companies also faced setbacks but were able to recover, however, the local vendors and small businesses have not been so fortunate. As a consumer, your support is vital for these local companies. Besides buying local, there’s a lot more you can do to help for free. Here are four ways you can contribute to the better future of many local businesses.  Skyline Build & Design, we specialize in crafting luxurious custom homes, tailored to your unique lifestyle and preferences.

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A Useful Guide To Creating A Fair PTO Policy For Your Employees

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If you’re like most business owners, you want to do what’s fair for your employees when it comes to vacation time. You may not know where to start, though. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to creating a PTO policy or employee incentive programs that is both fair and beneficial for your workers. Keep reading for tips on how to make sure your employees feel valued and appreciated, while also ensuring that your business runs smoothly!

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How to Achieve Business Success

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There’s no denying the appeal of starting a business. After all, being an entrepreneur can be more financially rewarding than working as an employee for another brand or company. It also gives you more freedom regarding your working schedule and direction where you want to take your venture. With that said, the benefits of this undertaking come at a cost—namely, the difficulty of achieving success. While this path is all about doing things your way, a little guidance can go a long way. So consider the following tips as you establish your business and implement and incorporate them accordingly.

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NFIB Calls on Trenton Policymakers to Act to Suspend or Reduce $0.329 NJ Gas Tax Now

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Trenton NJ, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) called on New Jersey lawmakers to help provide fuel cost relief for small businesses, workers, and commuters across the Garden State. NFIB’s New Jersey state director urged immediate action to either reduce or suspend the $0.329 state gas tax until fuel prices begin to stabilize.

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Kean University Students Launch Campus Delivery Service

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DormlyBox co-founders Jaelen Hymes of Woodbridge, (l), and Jared Shiffman of Wayne, (r), pack DormlyBoxes. (Photo Credit: Kean University)

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Union NJ, Kean University juniors Jared Shiffman and Jaelen Hymes came up with the idea in November: What if there were a cheaper, quicker way for students to get toiletries delivered to their residence hall rooms?

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Women-Owned Companies Capitalize on State Resources to Grow

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The New Jersey Business Action Center helps female entrepreneurs grow by assisting with certification registrations, grant funding and offering free expert-level business support

By Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director, The New Jersey Business Action Center  

Trenton NJ, Women-owned businesses account for 39.6 percent of business ownership in New Jersey, which is above the national average of 20.9 percent, according to the 2021 U.S. SBA Small Business Profile Report. 

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Governor Murphy Continues to Ignore the Plight of Small Business while the NJ Legislator imposes even more burdens and costs

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Murphy Continues to Ignore Small Business while the NJ Legislator imposes even more burdens and costs.

In a Statement from N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken on the State of the State address:

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Billions in Federal Relief Funds Lay Unused While New Jersey with the 3rd Highest Unemployment in the Country Raised Taxes on Business

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) responded to the Murphy Administration’s release of a long-overdue proposal for the allocation of billions in federal pandemic relief funds that were delivered to New Jersey in May through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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The Ridgewood Guild’s 12th Annual Winterfest! 

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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Guild on Saturday November 27th at 12:00 for The Ridgewood Guild’s 12th Annual Winterfest!  Winterfest takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right on Ridgewood Avenue.  Fun for all ages with  Ice sculptures, music, complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes, a trackless train ride, storytelling and even Santa !  So join the Ridgewood Guild on Small Business Saturday for Winterfest!

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Getty Station in Ridgewood Under New Management

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Ridgewood NJ, according Ridgewood resident to Tony Loving the Getty gasoline station at the corner of North Walnut Street and Franklin Avenue reopened last week under new management. The previous operator had relocated his repair business to Oak Street. “Gas only” or “gas & repairs” was not clarified by the attendant on duty when we stopped by.

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Where should I start if I want to open a nightclub?

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Anyone who has ever considered how to start a nightclub from the ground up understands that you will have to spend a big sum. As a result, this form of business is only suitable for entrepreneurs with considerable beginning capital.

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Faulty Forecasting by the Murphy Administration Leads to an Enormous Business Payroll Tax Increase

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steve Oroho blamed faulty forecasting by the Murphy Administration for an enormous business payroll tax increase set to take effect on October 30 to put money into the Unemployment Insurance Fund, which the  Administration projected to be almost a billion dollars in the red by the end of June of this year.

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