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Tuesday, November 03, 2026
News Release: FROM OUR PARTNERS AT SUNY CORTLAND AND OCM BOCES
Dear Cortland County Business Owner, We are pleased to share an opportunity for your business to participate in the ...In Cortland series. The SUNY Cortland Entrepreneurship Center and OCM BOCES students are partnering to create social media marketing videos featuring businesses throughout Cortland County with the support of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and Cortland Works Career Center. The videos will showcase the people, products, services, and experiences that make our local business
Monday, April 13, 2026Trim the Busywork: Operational Efficiency Strategies for Cortland Area Small Businesses
Small businesses can boost operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating the manual, repetitive processes that consume time without building the business. A 2024 Intuit QuickBooks survey found that small businesses average 25 hours lost weekly to manual data entry and reconciliation — and 91% of owners said that workload was actively hurting their productivity. For Cortland County businesses running lean teams, those hours represent real cost.Audit Where Your Time Actually Goes Before you can fix
Friday, March 13, 2026What Ithaca Business Owners Get Wrong About Tax Deadlines
Managing small business taxes means more than gathering receipts in April. For the independent contractors, service businesses, and retailers who make up much of Ithaca's economy — from the Commons to the neighborhoods around Cornell and Ithaca College — a few specific traps cost real money every year. Most of them start with a wrong assumption about when taxes are actually due.Most Small Businesses Owe Taxes Four Times a Year If you're planning to pay everything in April, you're already behind on three
Friday, February 27, 2026Emergency Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners in Cortland
Small businesses in the Cortland area face a unique mix of risks—weather disruptions, supply chain breaks, staffing shortages, and technology failures. Building an emergency plan isn’t just about compliance; it’s about safeguarding continuity and making sure your team knows how to respond when conditions shift fast. Learn below about: How to identify your most likely business risks Practical planning steps that improve resilience Ways to train and equip employees for rapid response A simple checklist
Wednesday, October 08, 2025How to Optimize Processes and Cut Costs in Your Small Business
In today’s competitive environment, small businesses face a growing challenge: doing more with fewer resources. Whether managing inventory, tracking customer relationships, or streamlining team workflows, operational efficiency can be the difference between surviving and scaling. While many companies still rely on manual processes, others are transforming their efficiency using digital systems and AI-powered tools that automate, analyze, and optimize daily operations. Platforms likeHubSpot andAsana have
Thursday, October 02, 2025Smart Documentation Habits to Protect Small Businesses from Costly Confusion
Running a small business means juggling employees, customers, vendors, and regulators—all while trying to grow. Misunderstandings in any of these areas can lead to wasted time, lost money, and strained relationships. Fortunately, many of these headaches can be avoided through clear communication and smart documentation. Below, we’ll explore strategies any small business can implement to reduce confusion, build trust, and free up time for what matters most: growth. Clarify Employee Roles and
Thursday, June 19, 2025Taking Control of Your Small Business Marketing
Running a small business means doing a dozen jobs with the hands of one. In that chaos, marketing often becomes the thing done last, or not at all—left to algorithms, last-minute social posts, or outsourced campaigns that don't quite understand the heart of the business. But leaving marketing to chance is like leaving the lights on during the day and wondering why the electric bill skyrockets. Taking charge of how a business shows up in the world is less about learning complex strategies and more about
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025GUTHRIE SPONSORS FREE ADMISSION TO THE CORTLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHOWCASE
For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Contact: Steve Osterhaus Tel. (607) 428-5036 GUTHRIE SPONSORS FREE ADMISSION TO THE CORTLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHOWCASE Cortland, N.Y. – We are thrilled to once again sponsor free admission to the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce Showcase, giving everyone a chance to see all this region has to offer. The annual event is Saturday, March 29 at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex in Cortland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We
