All posts by Jim Russo

U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports | FinCEN.gov

U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports | FinCEN.gov Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or Registration WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan ... Read More

BizTips from SCORE – Benefits of being an Event Sponsor

Nonprofits, associations, groups, event organizers all ask small businesses to support their initiatives in the way of sponsorships.  Ask yourself how this type of investment will help promote your brand, position you in the market or generate new opportunities for sales.  Ask if the sponsorship will do any of the following.  If YES, then do it. Brand Visibili... Read More

BizTips from SCORE – Effectively Building Your Brand

All businesses, large and small, are challenged with when trying to build their brand.  The challenge is to find a way to connect with buyers who have a need, want or desire that you can fulfill.  The process of brand building is taking buyers through the buying continuum.  Almost every buyer starts with being unaware of who you are, what you do and what your ... Read More

2024 Eastham Garden Tour Flyer

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BizTips from SCORE – How good is your website?

You website whether you are a traditional or digital business, is the front door to your business.  It must have appeal, stickiness, and the ability for viewers to take the action you have designed your website to undertake. Use this Checklist to see how effective is your website. What are the main goals? Target audience? Information to be delivered? What problem is a... Read More

BizTips from SCORE – Bouncing Back

BizTips from SCORE – Bouncing Back We all know from the lessons learned during the pandemic that the secret to the sustainability of our small businesses on the Cape & Islands was resilience.  The secret to resilience is strategic planning so you are able to view all the options available to you to move forward.  Bouncing back can be the result of any number ... Read More

BizTips from SCORE – Healthy Cultures

What is a healthy work culture? Is it the physical environment, quality of leadership, benefits or the vibe? A healthy work culture is considered to be one where employees feel valued, safe, comfortable, and flush with opportunity for growth. Creating a healthy environment starts with best practices generated by ownership or leadership. Set clear organizational goals Co... Read More

New Final Rule: Independent Contractor Gets a Makeover

New Final Rule: Independent Contractor Gets a Makeover JANUARY 18, 2024 BY FOLEYFOLEYPC The Biden administration is finally getting its rule on what determines an independent contractor relationship. The Trump era rule, which was much broader, has been rescinded. In its place is a six part test, considering a “totality of the circumstances,” that will be more difficult ... Read More

BizTips from SCORE – Asking Great Questions

Part of communications is asking good questions that allow you to acquire the information you want or need to know.  As a small business owner, you cannot be everyplace all of the time so you need to generate information from your team.  In order to get good information we need to ask good questions.  Consider the following tips to get the information you need to... Read More