Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to ...
NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. The ...
Home Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third quarter, but it was less severe than in the past, and its performance beat Wall Street’s expectations. The home improvement retailer also boosted its full-year revenue outlook. Revenue for the ...
Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities business development coordinator, discussed the Retool WNY Initiative in a panel discussion on “Climate Tech Innovation and Manufacturing in New York State” as part of the New York State Innovation Summit held recently in Syracuse. The ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part. “Vetrepreneurs” – veterans that start small businesses or startups -- ...
The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Realtors has named Tammy Hess Schmitt of Forestville as its 2024 Realtor of the Year. Criteria for the award include involvement at the local and state Realtor Association, community activity and charitable giving, Realtor spirit and adherence to the ...