2019: What to Expect

Nearly two months of 2019 have passed, giving us a taste of what the new year should bring Central New York companies. We recently asked 21 area businesses for their…

20 Ways to Improve Your Marketing Plan for 2019

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hear ye, hear ye! While it’s likely that your marketing plan is more advanced than a town crier, it’s just as important in 2019 as in…

What Does it Take to Start a Business in 2019?

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant • “The key to any business success is to be adequately capitalized. When you determine startup costs, consider everything including necessary security deposits, build-out costs, equipment…

Publisher’s Note February / March 2019

By Wagner Dotto The hottest place in Central New York right now? No doubt, it’s downtown Oswego. The number of projects taking place in the city is extraordinary — in…

What Are Your Goals for 2019

Interviews by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant “Our goal is getting the word out there about all our services. For example, I did a survey and found that my customers thought I…

For entrepreneur, the sky’s the limit

Tai Shaw, Vietnam Owner of CNY Uniforms Plus, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach “All you need is determination and time and persistence and dedication and the will to do…

Bringing a delicious Turkish taste to Oswego

Sevgi Evren Familo, Turkey Owner of Tatlim Bakery, Oswego By Mary Beth Roach Éclairs covered in chocolate. Macarons in flavors such as maple bacon, birthday cake, apple pie, strawberry,…

‘The Shoe Guy’ repairs shoes … improves lives

Ralph Rotella, Italy Owner of Discount Shoe Repair, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach Everyone knows Ralph Rotella, owner of the Discount Shoe Repair shop at 114 E. Washington St.,…