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Navigating Business Challenges? Keep Your Team Strong with the New York State Department of Labor’s Shared Work Program
Navigating Business Challenges? Keep Your Team Strong with the New York State Department of Labor’s Shared Work Program In today's dynamic business environment, temporary slowdowns are a reality for many industries. While these periods can present challenges, they also offer an opportunity to implement strategies that protect your most valuable asset: your employees. The New York State Department of Labor's Shared Work Program is a powerful tool designed to help businesses avoid layoffs, retain skilled
Tax Season Without Surprises: A Filing Guide for Bethlehem-Area Small Business Owners
Managing small business taxes effectively means more than chasing deductions — it means building the right habits before filing season arrives. Tax compliance carries a steep compliance cost across the U.S. economy: Americans spent 7.9 billion hours and $546 billion navigating the federal tax code in 2024. The Bethlehem-area business owners who come out ahead treat tax management as a year-round discipline, not a March sprint.The Quarterly Payment Trap: What Most Business Owners Get Wrong If you think of
LiveWell Group celebrates COO, Jason Raynor's Induction into the 2026 ABR 40 Under 40 Class
LiveWell Group is pleased to share that Jason Raynor, COO, has been selected for this year's class of 40 Under 40 by the Albany Business Review. The 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising stars who represent our region’s next generation of business leaders and who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities and their industries — all before their 40th birthday! This year's field was very competitive and honorees were selected from more than 250 nominations. We congratulate Jason; his
LiveWell Group honors Lifestyle & Marketing Director, Courtney Russell as a 2026 Smart Women in Meetings Award - Innovator Winner
LiveWell Group is pleased to announce that Courtney Russell, Lifestyle & Marketing Director, has been named a 2026 Smart Women in Meetings Award - Innovator winner. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals and has been recognizing industry-leading professionals for over a decade. Courtney’s work cultivating meaningful and impactful events and experiences for residents at LiveWell Group is exactly the kind of innovative and forward-thinking leadership
The Town of Bethlehem has awarded Microenterprise Grants to six local small businesses
The Town of Bethlehem has awarded Microenterprise Grants to six local small businesses as part of its continued investment in economic development, entrepreneurship, and job creation. This round of grants marks the continuation of Bethlehem’s successful Microenterprise Grant Program, which was awarded $200,000 in 2025 to support emerging and expanding businesses within the Town of Bethlehem. The grants are funded through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal and are designed to
Town of Bethlehem Among 13 Top Towns in New York State
Receives Gold Status in Inaugural Towns of Excellence Program (Bethlehem, NY) – The Town of Bethlehem in Albany County, N.Y., received a Gold award from the New York Association of Town’s (NYAOT) inaugural Towns of Excellence Program. Only 13 towns among the 933 in the state received this prestigious recognition, and Bethlehem is 1 of only 6 who achieved the Gold standard. Town Supervisor David VanLuven attended NYAOT’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City on February 16, to receive the award on behalf of
Turning Weakness Into Strategy: A Practical Approach to Business Improvement
Every business, no matter how successful, has areas of inefficiency quietly draining its performance. These weaknesses—whether operational bottlenecks or financial blind spots—rarely announce themselves. They erode profit margins, stall growth, and often go unnoticed until they cause measurable damage. The good news? Identifying and improving these weak points can transform your business from reactive to resilient.Quick Insights You Can Act On Audit both operational processes and financial statements
How Bethlehem Businesses Can Streamline Growth and Scale with Confidence
Running a business in Bethlehem, New York, is both rewarding and relentless. Growth brings more clients, more transactions, and more to manage. Suddenly, the systems that worked when you were small start to creak. Teams juggle too many tools, approvals drag, and small inefficiencies multiply. The solution isn’t more hustle—it’s structure. By refining your processes, improving systems, and choosing the right technology, you can reduce friction, boost focus, and scale your business
