As the Covid-19 delta variant continues to surge and new guidance and regulations are placed on certain industries, small business owners may wish to take advantage of targeted grants offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). To be considered for the Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance and the Supplemental Targeted Advance grants, a […]
Side Guard Legislation Passed by New York City Council
The New York City Council voted to pass Intro 1789-A which accelerates existing deadlines for side guard implementation in the NYC fleet and for trade waste hauling vehicles by a year from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2023. The bill also requires that a side guard is equipped on any large vehicle used to fulfill […]
City Council Decides to Raise Fines on Small Businesses During a Recession
Small businesses in New York City have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. An estimated 30 percent of small businesses in New York City closed. There was some optimism headed into the summer that NYC small businesses would begin to turn the corner to economic recovery, but a prolonged recession spurred in part by […]
The Fight Over Prop 22 Continues
It was the most expensive initiative in the history of the State of California. For $200 million app-based companies such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash convinced California voters to vote yes on Proposition (Prop) 22, establishing that gig economy drivers and other workers are to be treated as independent contractors, not employees. The initiative offers […]
How to Start a Business In NYC
New York City has the third-largest economy and the third-best way to acquire venture capital in the U.S. This makes it a great choice for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business. If you are thinking about opening your firm in The Big Apple, this post will give you helpful information about what you need to do. […]