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Business

Prioritize Planning

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be even more difficult. Small business owners say it is best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change like ceding a business to someone ...

Judge Decides To Strike Down Overtime Rule, Small Businesses Breathe Easier

Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to ...

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is More Popular Than Ever

NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. The ...

Forestville Woman Named Realtor Of The Year

The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Realtors has named Tammy Hess Schmitt of Forestville as its 2024 Realtor of the Year. Criteria for the award include involvement at the local and state Realtor Association, community activity and charitable giving, Realtor spirit and adherence to the ...

Panel Discussion

Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities business development coordinator, discussed the Retool WNY Initiative in a panel discussion on “Climate Tech Innovation and Manufacturing in New York State” as part of the New York State Innovation Summit held recently in Syracuse. The ...