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Freelancers Say Vote No on the PRO Act

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Trenton NJ,  When New Jersey’s legislature tried to codify the ABC test in the 2019-20 session, large and small businesses responded with an uproar. California enacted a similar bill in January 2020, and the result was widespread income loss and economic devastation to thousands of independent contractors, from court reporters to musicians. The US House of Representatives is voting today on the PRO Act, which includes the same regressive ABC test as the New Jersey and California legislation. Fight for Freelancers New Jersey, a nonpartisan, grassroots group of independent contractors, creatives and businesses, demands that federal legislators vote no on the PRO Act as long as it contains the ABC test.

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CBO : 1.4 million Workers Will Lose Jobs Due To Minimum Wage Hike

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Ridgewood NJ, CBO analyzes the Raise the Wage Act of 2021 as introduced in the Senate on January 26, 2021. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after the date of enactment. If it was enacted at the end of March 2021, the minimum wage would increase by a set amount each year, starting in June 2021, until it reached $15 in June 2025.

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What Your Commercial Insurance Policy Typically Covers

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When it comes to commercial insurance, as you can imagine, there are many more facets available to you than private or personal insurance.  Why? Because there are so many more things that could go wrong. Commercial insurance is the insurance you would use for a business.

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Time for a Regional Business Reopening Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is testifying today in strong support of a bill that will direct Gov. Phil Murphy to develop and implement a county-based mitigation plan to allow businesses to operate during a pandemic.

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NJ’s Job Growth Rate Stalling

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Ridgewood  NJ,  New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the monthly jobs report for December 2020. Dr. Charles Steindel, former Chief Economist of the State of New Jersey and current Resident Scholar, Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College, analyzed the report for the Garden State Initiative:

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Alternatives For Wellness : Emotional Rebalancing

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Erica Hill at Alternatives For Wellness , our emotions are like energy in motion. They are meant to be felt in the moment, processed, and then pass through our bodies. If a child breaks her mother’s favorite vase. she will be upset, perhaps even angry for a while, but she should be able to process her feeling or emotion of anger in a reasonable period of time and then move on. That anger should not become stuck or trapped in her mind and body to be brought up to the child repeatedly over months or even years.

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Nectar Cafe in Glen Rock to Close for Good

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Glen Rock NJ, Nectar Cafe known for offering Vegan, Gluten-Free Foods, Smoothies, Coffees, Teas & Tonics is closing its doors for good . The closure was announced in a note on their Facebook page on January 17th with its last day being January 29th .

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The Ridgewood News features Healthbarn on its cover again

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Ridgewood NJ, once again The Ridgewood News features Healthbarn on its cover.   Why continue to support a business that its owner Stacey Antine doesn’t even live in the village?  Ms Antine lives in a wealthy area of NYC.  So many businesses in the CBD are struggling & would welcome free advertising & to be spotlighted on the cover.

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What Issues Startup Business Owners Are Facing? All You Need To Know

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Small business owners are inherently the underdogs in every industry as they are consistently against larger corporations for a share of the pie. That is why one-fifth of small businesses fail and fold in their year. And is raised 50% by the fifth year and up to 80% after a decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Understanding the factors that burden these entrepreneurs will help you see why the statistics are grim for those who take the risk. Here are some of the issues that are staring at small businesses owners:

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How Close is Too Close , Public Sidewalks in the Village Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, how close is too close. As Ridgewood merchants and restaurants struggle to make patrons feel safe in the age of COVID , Village sidewalks in the central business districts have become increasingly cluttered .  Restaurants in particular are waging a balancing act between public safety and tyrannical edicts from the governors office . The question remains how much sidewalk encroachment is too much ?

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Easy Tips To Make A Great First Impression With A Press Release

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When you want to create a buzz or get the word out about your business or whatever else you have in mind, press releases are among the most effective options. There is one challenge that comes with this method, however. There are many other businesses out there using the same method to get the word out about their business. Often, there are too many press releases floating around on various media platforms. Your main job here changes a little bit to not only having a press release but doing it in such a way that attracts the utmost attention. Here are some tips to make sure your brand stands out through a press release.

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3 Key Ways to Make Money Online

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People have been making big money online ever since the first few years after the internet was discovered. However, only a handful of people utilized this opportunity until the last two decades or so. The phenomenon became even more explosive after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, and many people were left jobless or working from home. But to get away from the brief trip down memory lane, what are some of the most effective ways to make money via the internet? 

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NJCPA Supports Legislation Modernizing Rules and Provides Tax Fairness to Cannabis Businesses

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ROSELAND NJ,  We are pleased to announce our support for legislation (S3240) introduced on Dec. 10 by Senator Troy Singleton (D-7) that would decouple cannabis businesses in New Jersey from Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E. New Jersey currently follows this federal rule which prohibits cannabis businesses from deducting business expenses.

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Small Business and Non Profit Tax Incentive Bill Blocked by Democrats

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Trenton NJ, During today’s meeting of the New Jersey Senate to consider legislation (S-3295) to reestablish a State tax incentive program, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) urged his colleagues to support an amendment to the bill that would include $300 million for emergency relief of small businesses and nonprofits struggling under the impact of COVID-19.

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What Is the Reasonable Standard of Care for Businesses at the Peak of COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, As the United States has just experienced its worst week yet for COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations, there is a fear that in these extraordinary times, businesses may be faced with increased liability exposure due to the COVID-19 virus.

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