Choosing your company entity type is one of the first choices you’ll need to make when opening a business in New Jersey. The limited liability corporation (LLC) is one of the most often used business forms out of the many available.
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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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
by Joshua Sotomayor-Einstein
The gubernatorial election ending when polls close Tuesday evening on November 2nd is not about right versus left or Republican versus Democrat. This election is about whether we will be governed by commonsense or by out-of-touch extremism. Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has been an advocate for NJ families, working and middle class residents, taxpayers, job growth, and freedom for New Jerseyans of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Phil Murphy, the disastrous incumbent governor, has pursued policies which have killed 8,000 nursing home residents, increased the cost of living on working and middle class New Jerseyan’s, and has been busy destroying over 1/3 of NJ small businesses and the state economy.
