Secure Foundations: How Smart Founders Protect and Strengthen Their Companies
TL;DR Risk isn’t a monster to fear—it’s a compass. Smart founders in communities like Ithaca and across Tompkins County use risk management not to eliminate uncertainty, but to turn it into opportunity. Build systems, not guesses. Keep your eye on what’s measurable, repeatable, and insurable. Local Roots: Building Resilient Foundations The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce provides local businesses with resources, workshops, and mentorship that strengthen risk readiness. Engaging with them means
From Struggling to Thriving: A Guide to Buying and Adapting Failing Businesses
When you're ready to own a business but want to skip the early-stage chaos, buying an existing — even struggling — company can be a strategic move. Done right, it’s not just a shortcut — it’s a transformation opportunity. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to assess, acquire, and evolve a business to meet today’s market needs — and thrive. Why Buy Instead of Build? Many entrepreneurs overlook struggling businesses because of perceived risk. But with the right structure, you can turn existing
