Rebuilding Rosendale’s Main Street
Like his mother before him, my uncle Charles Barnett spent every summer of his childhood in Rosendale. The town he
Economy
Investment upheaval
We’re supposed to be saving our money for our retirement. If you own your own business, that’s a crucial part
Filling the holes with partnerships
It’s no secret that the long recession has created challenges for social service organizations. State budget cuts and other repercussions
Reconstructing your business
Being your own boss is a great thing if it suits your temperament, but there’s a risk. If you or
Location, location, location
My dad was a corporate real estate man. He mostly worked for the big chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Midas,
Fitting a niche
Niche businesses may seem extra-risky. Yet three area businesses that cater to a specific clientele are finding success in offering
Business basics
University of Virginia statistics in 2012 indicate that a quarter of all small businesses fail in the first year, and
Future time
You never can tell. Back around 1750, it likely would have sounded far-fetched to predict that the British colonies in
Levels of government
The two percent property tax cap mandated by New York State three years ago will encourage consolidation concepts advocated by
Chain reactions
In 2007 and 2008, the business strip along Ulster Avenue in the Town of Ulster, the strip mall center of