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2020 New York Business Journal’s Women of Influence Announced

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

Dorit Ungar Black, a founding partner at New York’s Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP was named as one of ten Women of Influence in 2020 by the New York Business Journal.

The women recognized this year are all pioneers in the legal, finance, engineering, and real estate industries. They have all demonstrated professional and communal leadership and demonstrated their commitment to workplace excellence as well as civil engagement and involvement.

This is not Ungar Black’s first 2020 award. She was named Best in Litigation by Euromoney Legal Media Group as part of the 2020 Women in Business Law Awards, and also listed on Crain’s New York Business’ 2020 Notable Women in Law list.

Crisis as Opportunity for Female Leadership

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

The coronavirus pandemic is generating thousands of opportunities for women to showcase their strengths and step into leadership positions. The economies disrupted by COVID-19 will eventually need to be realigned. Businesses around the world will be redefining their operational models and reassessing their business strategies. European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, argues that the male… Continue Reading

How to Support Women-Led Businesses During Crisis

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

Since the very outset of the pandemic, COVID-19 has had a crippling ripple effect across world economies and international supply chains. In every country, businesses are navigating devastating obstacles: detrimental drops in revenue, debt, and job loss. For small and medium outfits, also known as SMEs, the financial turmoil is particularly devastating. And women-owned SMEs are feeling… Continue Reading

Finding the Balance in Tech and Business

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

Distinction and nuance are not common these days. Everyone is eager to either be “all in” or “totally against” the newest and coolest fads, fashions, and even phones. Current economic, social, political, and personal realities have yielded a climate of cynicism about the dangers of social media, the disturbing possibilities of digital surveillance on smartphones, and the power stronghold… Continue Reading

New York Offers Grants for Business to Corona Comply

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

Corona has forced changes in every part of life. Stores are not the same place we were used to just a few months ago. There are less people walking around, plastic partitions at checkout, customers and clerks wearing face masks, and many more disinfecting stations. These modifications are costly and many businesses, already strapped after… Continue Reading

How Fintech is Helping Small Businesses

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

The current ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to some remarkable business discoveries, including the revelation that fintechs, primarily online financial service companies, are effective liaisons for small business owners as well. The agility and flexibility that most fintech companies have allows them to be responsive in real-time; they experienced fewer policy and bureaucratic hurdles than… Continue Reading

Corona Comfort Buying: It is Real and It is Preventable

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

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

Budgeting in a Crisis: Dos and Don’ts

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

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

What to Expect When You Meet With Your Financial Adviser

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

Not all investment firms work in the same way, but it’s helpful to have some ideas about what you’ll experience when you meet with your financial adviser. The first step, of course, is to find an adviser with whom you’d like to work. Amongst other resources, sites like CrunchBase compile publicly available information about investing… Continue Reading

TD Direct Investing and ETF Buying

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments

In this video, Accredited Financial Counselor-Canada® Jessica Moorhouse teaches some basics about both the domestic and global areas of the marketplace for buying and selling shares at publicly-held firms. She also shows viewers how to buy an ETF using her TD Direct Investing account in this video too. Continue Reading

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