Estate Planning for Business Owners: Navigating Succession Challenges and Safeguarding Business Assets

Estate Planning for Business Owners: Navigating Succession Challenges and Safeguarding Business Assets

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Southworks/shutterstock.com  Key Points of this Analysis Succession Planning: Users emphasize the importance of having a clear succession plan to ensure the business continues smoothly after the owner’s death. Valuation and Division: Estate planning professionals discuss methods for valuing and dividing business interests, particularly when some heirs are involved […]

Millions of Jobs, Billions in Economic Growth at Stake if Small Business Tax Deduction Expires

Millions of Jobs, Billions in Economic Growth at Stake if Small Business Tax Deduction Expires

Editorial Credit: Yuriy K / shutterstock.com New EY macroeconomic analysis, NFIB survey of small business owners illustrate impacts of potential massive tax hike on small businesses ALBANY, NY (Sept. 20, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released two new, impactful reports regarding the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, which is scheduled […]

Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners in New York: Navigating Your Options

Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners in New York: Navigating Your Options

Editorial Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / shutterstock.com  If you’re a small business owner in New York grappling with insurmountable debt, missed payrolls, or unpaid suppliers, you may be considering bankruptcy as a way to manage your financial crisis. Choosing the right type of bankruptcy—Chapter 13 or Chapter 11—can make all the difference in how effectively you […]

Empowering Change: The Vital Role of Grants in Non-Profit Organizations

Empowering Change: The Vital Role of Grants in Non-Profit Organizations

By the Chamber Coalition Attend our five-week Grant Writing Certification Boot Camp. Register at grantcertification.eventbrite.com. In a world where compassion and altruism are powerful agents of change, non-profit organizations stand as beacons of hope, striving to address societal issues, uplift communities, and champion causes that might go unnoticed. However, behind the scenes of their impactful […]

Black Entrepreneurs Awarded $25K Grants to Grow their Businesses

Black Entrepreneurs Awarded $25K Grants to Grow their Businesses

Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com Despite a gradual slowdown in investment opportunities for Black businesses, Daymond John is determined to rewrite the narrative through Black Entrepreneurs Day. John, CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” started Black Entrepreneurs Day in 2020 to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the Black community. Black Entrepreneurs Day, […]

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

By Pearl Phillip “Grim” is how one restaurant owner describes New York’s restaurant industry today.  The Covid-19 pandemic may be officially over.  But restaurants continue to feel the impact.  The restaurant industry is integral to New York City’s social and economic DNA. From intimate, family-owned restaurants and food carts to four-star world-famous establishments, New York […]

I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: These Are the 6 Investments Everyone Should Make During an Economic Downturn

I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: These Are the 6 Investments Everyone Should Make During an Economic Downturn

With inflation high and the market flailing, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to do with your money. “During economic downturns, it can be tempting to sell off your investment and keep cash reserves — but this is rarely a good idea,” said Thomas Kralow, a self-made millionaire and founder of University Grade Trading […]

Black Women, You Can Put Your Clothes Back On.

Black Women, You Can Put Your Clothes Back On.

(ThyBlackMan.com) I know that I am entering a space that few men have gone before, but I’m going to do it anyway: I will opine on the nature of women’s fashion (or lack thereof). It is Women’s History Month, which is a time for all of us, particularly Black men, to think about those wonderful […]