Helpful Webinars for Business Owners
Changes in Credit Card Processing for New York Businesses
The Business Council of New York State is offering a free webinar for all businesses on New York State's Credit Card Surcharge Law: What You Need to Know
The New York State Business Council have made the c/c surcharge webinar available to the public on our website: Recorded Webinars | The Business Council (bcnys.org)
The webinar explains the new law and how businesses can comply. The new Consumer Protection Law was effective February 11, 2024 and amends and clarifies New York’s existing surcharge law. It provides greater transparency and protections for consumers and creates a more fair marketplace for businesses. To be compliant:
• Businesses are required to post the following in a manner that’s simple and clear for consumers to read:
a. The total price of an item or service inclusive of the credit card surcharge before checkout, OR
b. A two-tiered pricing option that requires the credit card price to be posted alongside the cash price
• Limits credit card surcharges to the amount charged to the business by the credit card company
For clarification, you can also refer to this article
Tools for Success - Proven Options to Retain and Recruit Your Workforce
Keep your talent & explore varied labor pools. This program will discuss benefits such as:
• Shared Work saves labor costs when negative changes impact your business
• Easily adjust and customize staff schedules for the work available
• Softens any supply chain, seasonal adjustment or decreased demand issue
• Recruit via Career Centers, NYS Job Bank and Jobs Express
• No cost career fairs (mini/regional/virtual)
• Tax saving hiring incentives
Presented by Stephen Ryan and Laurie Thomson, NYS Department of Labor/Capital Region Workforce Development Board, Shared Work & Business Services
Since COVID-19 many employers struggle with hiring and retaining employees. This program will discuss commuter benefits such as:
•Pre-Tax savings for your team
•Payroll tax savings per pay period
•Expanded recruitment opportunities
•Increased employee retention
•Remove employee transportation barriers from your hiring process
Presented by Tech Valley Shuttle