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PC Price Surge: How Dell's Costs Impact NY Small Businesses

Dell announces major price hikes due to memory shortages. Learn how rising technology costs affect New York small businesses and strategies to manage equipment expenses while maintaining productivity.

NY Small Business Tax Planning After Boston Debate

NY Small Business Tax Planning After Boston Debate

Boston's property tax debate highlights crucial lessons for NY small businesses. Learn how rising municipal costs could impact your employee benefits strategy and bottom line in 2025.

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Market Volatility Impact on NY Small Business Benefits

Recent market disruptions affecting major companies highlight the importance of stable employee benefits strategies for NY small businesses. Learn how to protect your workforce during economic uncertainty.

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Fraud Prevention: Protecting Your NY Small Business

Recent high-profile fraud cases highlight critical risks facing small businesses. Learn essential fraud prevention strategies, compliance requirements, and how to protect your NY company from financial schemes and regulatory violations.

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Protecting Your Small Business From Employee Benefits Fraud

Recent high-profile fraud cases highlight critical vulnerabilities in benefit programs. Learn how NY small businesses can implement safeguards to protect their employee benefits from fraud and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

When Business Slows Down: How Employers Can Protect Their Teams During a Government Shutdown

When Business Slows Down: How Employers Can Protect Their Teams During a Government Shutdown

A federal shutdown doesn’t just hit Washington — it ripples through the entire economy. Here’s how business owners and HR leaders can stabilize cash flow, preserve benefits, and support employees when government contracts pause and uncertainty sets in.

What Business Owners Can Learn from Henry Ford’s $5 Workday

What Business Owners Can Learn from Henry Ford’s $5 Workday

Henry Ford doubled wages in 1914 to keep workers loyal and productive. Business owners today can apply the same lesson: invest in your people, and they’ll invest in your business. Benton Oakfield helps companies turn benefits into retention tools.