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Nearly 20 Town of Bethlehem Businesses Express Interest in Microenterprise Grant Program
Strong response to 2025 application cycle highlights demand for local investment and sets stage for future funding (Bethlehem, NY) The Town of Bethlehem has received strong interest in its 2025 Microenterprise Grant Program, with 13 complete applications submitted by the December deadline and interest from additional businesses preparing for a future round. The response underscores the vitality of Bethlehem’s small business community and the continued need for local investment tools that help
Repeat Business Systems, Inc Announces Partnership with EOS Technologies
Albany, NY — January 2, 2025 — Repeat Business Systems (RBS), a leading technology and managed services provider in the Capital Region, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Strategic Data Systems (SDS), also a respected technology solutions firm known for its expertise in IT infrastructure, data management, and security services for 36 years. Repeat Business Systems, Inc., is locally owned and operated by Dr. Dawn Abbuhl and John Abbuhl and has been a cutting-edge technology partner serving the
News Release: Ultimate Fundraising Inc. Expands Through the Capital Region
Ultimate Fundraising Inc., a growing trendsetter in the fundraising industry, has serviced schools and organizations in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. Now, the company is expanding its outreach through the capital region with the release of their Albany Card Collection. This investment in six new communities is an opportunity to help boost the local economy by supporting for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations alike. The Ultimate Discount Card™ is Ultimate Fundraising’s leading product.
News Release: Unbridled Sanctuary Receives National AAEP Welfare Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnbridled Sanctuary Receives AAEP’s A. Gary Lavin Equine Welfare AwardGreenville, NY — [December 11, 2025] — Unbridled Sanctuary, a noted nonprofit equine rescue and sanctuary organization, has been honored with the 2025 A. Gary Lavin Equine Welfare Award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) — the only non-veterinary award presented this year at the association’s 71st Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado. The A. Gary Lavin Equine Welfare Award recognizes a
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
Proven Tactics to Survive and Thrive During Business Downturns
Running a small business is rarely smooth sailing. Whether it's a drop in revenue, staffing struggles, or rising costs, difficult periods are inevitable. But how you respond in those moments can define your long-term success. Below, we walk through concrete strategies you can use to stabilize operations, stay visible in your market, and set up for recovery — or even growth. 1. Reassess Your Financial Foundation Start by reviewing your current financial position. This means more than just checking
These Are Key Investments Every New Business Owner Should Make for Long-Term Success
Launching a new business is a moment of transformation — one that demands more than passion or a killer idea. Whether you're transitioning from freelance work to full-time ownership or opening your first storefront, early investments can dramatically influence your long-term trajectory. Below, we outline core investments that don’t just help your business launch, but help it stick, scale, and stay visible — across financial, operational, and digital fronts. 1. Foundational Infrastructure: Don’t DIY
What’s Working Now: Free and Paid Tools That Boost Profit Without Burning You Out
Running a small business isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better, smoother, and with the least amount of wasted motion. Customer satisfaction, online engagement, and profitability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re survival metrics. And getting them right doesn’t always mean spending big or hiring a team of consultants. Sometimes, it’s about choosing the right tools—free or paid—that work hard in the background while you focus on running your business.Ask Smarter, Not Louder Customers
