The coronavirus has been ravaging New York City since March, and local food entrepreneurs stepped in to support healthcare workers on the frontlines. Some have offered free meals, others are packaging to-go bags with ice packs for pick up, and some businesses are modifying their business model to accommodate demands. Cole Riley, for example, founded… Continue Reading
With the coronavirus lockdown now entering its 10th week, New York City business owners have gotten creative in their attempts to keep customers engaged and buying. Restaurants remain closed for dining in, but almost all eateries have adopted delivery systems to bring food to diners at home. Amy Schiappa, the owner of two hair salons… Continue Reading
In the midst of a global pandemic and all the hardships of social distancing, it is important to find comfort in the familiar. Hobbies and personal interests are good ways to channel pent up energies (because gyms are closed) and unrelenting anxieties (because this thing is crazy on so many levels). But there is one… Continue Reading
It may seem strange to suggest a budget overhaul at a time of so much uncertainty. But that is exactly when these kinds of changes can be most beneficial and impactful. In general, many regular expenses have ceased to be a concern during the corona pandemic. There are virtually no restaurant meals, mani-pedis, or gym… Continue Reading
Every year, on April 21 the world gathers to celebrate Earth Day. It is the day we are encouraged to think about the environment, consider the footprint we are leaving on this planet, and measures we can take to ensure global health. Earth Day 2020 was different, considering the novel coronavirus. Isolation regulations made it… Continue Reading
New York certainly earned its name as the “city that never sleeps.” There are more coffee selling venues per capita in New York than in any other American city. It is a deeply-entrenched testament to the coffee-fueled culture of brews and bagels. And even as New Yorkers have been practicing social distancing for nearly a… Continue Reading
The world’s richest and most successful business leaders are donating billions of dollars to fight the novel coronavirus. As hospitals throughout New York and across the country scramble to find enough respirators, masks, and protective equipment for their staff, ultra-high net worth individuals are stepping up to the task. Joe Tsai and his wife Clara… Continue Reading
All of New York City’s businesses are finding creative ways to navigate the novel virus that has brought the world to a standstill. Economy Candy, in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is the oldest candy shop in New York, with 2,000+ types of candy from around the globe featured in the wall-to-wall displays. In 1937, during the… Continue Reading
In 2014, the Danish Sissel Hansen publishing firm initiated the Startup Guide series. As of late 2019, New York City has a guide and joins over 20 other major cities with similar publications. With an impressive 265 pages, the informative and entertaining read highlights founders, shared work spaces, investors, educational programs, and other startup players.… Continue Reading
Vidler’s, one of New York’s most iconic family-owned businesses, has been awarded U.S. Small Business Administration Family-Owned Small Business of the Year. Open for more than 80 years, Vilder’s is the largest variety store in North America. Vilder’s is a local institution that has maintained its ‘mom-and-pop’ feel for the duration. The Vilder family legend… Continue Reading