If you’re looking to start a commercial trucking company, there are many things to consider, and the process can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to think about how much trucks cost, but also what type of insurance you’ll need and how much it will all cost in the end. To help make this […]
Update for Restaurants Regarding NYC’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws
New York City has new laws regulating online third-party food delivery services (Delivery Apps). Starting January 24, 2022, each Delivery App will require a license to operate in NYC. Restaurants will now have greater protections when they interact with Delivery Apps. But restaurants also have a few new requirements they need to follow. As a NYC restaurant, the Department […]
State of the State: Small Business, Middle Class, Workforce Development
As she kicks off her first legislative session as Governor, and with the hopes of wining a full term in the fall, Kathy Hochul delivered the State of the State a New York facing pandemic fatigue and economic anxiety. To that end, Governor Hochul focused on laying out her road map to help revitalize New […]
New York City: Small Business Forward
In one of his first acts as Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams signed the Small Business Forward Executive Order to reform existing business regulations, ensuring local businesses face fewer needless fines and penalties. The Executive Order builds upon Local Law 80 and calls on the Department of Buildings, Department of Environmental Protection, Department […]
US Retail Sales Grew 8.5 Percent This Holiday Season
There were robust predictions for holiday shopping this year and at first glance it seems those predictions were right. It was a resurgent season for retailers as consumers stocked their carts with gifts and gadgets. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday retail sales excluding automotive increased 8.5 percent year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1st […]