By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Online banking may offer convenience but experts say having a personal relationship with a local bank is crucial to business success Online banks and traditional banks…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You insure your home, auto, health and life. Why do you need business insurance? “Business insurance is extremely important to protect business owners from liability, property…
By Steve Yablonski SUNY Oswego has far-reaching economic impact Not only does SUNY Oswego influence the lives of its students and graduates — its economic impact in the region is…
By Ken Sturtz Alec Johnson is busy publishing Oswego Shopper and Oswego County News — and five daily newspapers and more than a dozen publications in what has become the largest…
By Bruce Frassinelli More than one-quarter of all U.S. newspapers have shut down since 2004. Trend is expected to continue Although many newspaper publishers are reluctant to characterize how bad…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While work-life balance is important, salary is often cited as main reason workers stay in their jobs Employee retention relates to more than salary, as the…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Several sectors show decreased in employment numbers Although some indicators show businesses are adapting and adjusting to post-COVID-19 life, staffing persists as a factor that’s proving…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The healthcare industry has struggled for decades with a staffing shortage. The pandemic only worsened the problem, with staff absences due to COVID-19, staff burnout and…
