Main Street Relief 2.0, Client Stories & Webinars!
Main Street Relief 2.0Good news! Governor Sununu announced an additional round of state relief funds for small businesses. The Main Street Relief 2.0 program will deploy another $100 million to continue helping businesses affected by the pandemic. Deadline to apply is 10/30. Click here for eligibility info and application. Simpler PPP Forgiveness ApplicationThe US Small Business Administration released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less.
When it comes to retirement, one of the top questions I’m asked is “How much money do I need?” The answer varies for everyone – but the one thing that remains the same is a solid plan to help you retire the way you want to. I’m here to help you get there
Is Your 401(k) Enough for Retirement?By Jon Byman, September 23, 2020 Is your 401(k) enough for retirement? There are several reasons to have retirement savings beyond a 401(k).Paul Bradbury You’re regularly contributing to your 401(k), and building up a nice nest egg. You’re on a straight shot to retirement, right? Is your 401(k) enough for retirement? Setting money aside in a 401(k) is a great step toward a secure retirement, but when you’re planning for retirement, a 401(k) may not be enough.
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Charlie Ermer Awarded Business Excellence Award
Atkinson, NH – Charlie Ermer, VP of Business Operations for Palmer Gas & Oil, was recently awarded a 2020 Business Excellence Award in the category of consumer services for large organizations from NH Business Review. The annual awards recognize New Hampshire’s top business executives for their imagination, industriousness, innovation, and achievements. “Charlie’s vision and planning allowed for Palmer Gas & Oil to continue seamless operations during some of the most unprecedented times of COVID-19.” said
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Ashworth by the Sea - Fall In Love With Hampton Beach - Save 50% off!
'Fall' in Love with Hampton Beach! SAVE 50% Off Two or more nights when you stay Sunday-Thursday.Valid on stays now through November 30!*Rates as low as $79 Use promo code: AEC2020 Book by 10/24/20 *Based on availability. Cannot be combined with other discounts or used on existing reservations. Blackout dates may apply. Must be consecutive night stays.Book Your New Hampshire Fall Getaway Today Location Dining Beach Cam Amenities
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Comcast Business - Customer Appreciation Month is Here!
Customer Appreciation MonthView online A month of webinars, offers and access to business tools: October 12 – November 13 Join Our Webinar for Crucial Cybersecurity Tips On October 15, discover solutions and options to help protect your business from hackers and the ways they’re gaining access amidst a global pandemic. Don’t miss this chance to hear from our panelists about ways to help keep your business protected. Register Now Hear From Business Owners Like Yourself Hear from other Comcast Business
Seacoast SCORE Upcoming October - November Workshops
Upcoming October & November Workshops Are you Ready to Start Your Own Business?October 19, 20206-9:00 p.m. ETLive Online Workshop Are you ready to start your own business? Plan to attend this FREE workshop to find out. You will learn about:small business mythsmarketing vs. salesstart up cash & where to find itbusiness plansLLC/sole proprietor/S-corp which works for youbuilding a team Sponsored byThe TD Foundation REGISTER Digital Marketing Essentials 2: Email, Social Media & moreOctober 28, 20201-4:00
Contrasting Bookkeepers, Accountants, and CFO/Controller
If you aren’t sure what the difference is between a bookkeeper or accountant and a CFO/Controller, it’s ok, you aren’t alone. We frequently get asked if we provide bookkeeping services (the answer is no) but not everyone understands why. This month’s Lighthouse Advisory blog post focuses on explaining what the differences are between the roles. Each month, our newsletter focuses on valuable information and topics relevant to business owners. We'll be using the newsletters to highlight the latest article
It’s worth your time (and money) to thoroughly review your options.
What to Know Before Open EnrollmentBy Cathie Ericson, September 28, 2020 Reviewing your health plan options as a household ensures everyone understands what’s covered.andresr/Getty Images While few things have remained certain in 2020, one event that will continue as planned is open enrollment — the period when you’re able to change your health plan for the upcoming year. Timelines vary, but most HR departments hold open enrollment for a few weeks between October and December. During your open
The Election and the Market: Facts to Know Today
Home » Market News & Guidance » Guidance » The Election and the Market: 4 Facts to Know Today The Election and the Market: 4 Facts to Know Today September 09, 2020 Craig Fehr, CFA - Principal, Investment Strategist Nela Richardson, Ph.D. - Principal, Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas, CFA - Analyst, Investment Strategy Sloane Marshall, Associate Analyst The 2020 presidential election is dominating the headlines and capturing investors’ attention, given the polarized political
ClearChoice Urgent Care Offers FREE Flu Shots Through October
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Samantha Hosking (603) 526-4635shosking@ccmdcenters.com PORTSMOUTH/EPPING/PLAISTOW – The Autumn season is synonymous with many things, such as cooler nights, turning back the clocks and pumpkin spice. Last, but certainly not least, autumn means the flu season is quickly approaching. Be prepared this season by getting your flu shot. ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, located at 750 Lafayette Road (in the Keller Williams/Northway Bank building, same parking lot as Goodwill) in
Exeter Fine Crafts - October 2020 NEWSLETTER
October 2020 Newsletter Featured ArtistEmilia Ponomarev Exeter Fine Crafts is pleased to present Emilia Ponomarev as our October Artist of the Month. Emilia is a fiber artist working with many felting techniques, creating a variety of unique, contemporary items including wearable art and accessories. With extensive felting experience, covering more than 10,000 hours, Emilia readily admits her craft is a passion and a lifestyle.A Russian native, Emilia learned knitting, crochet, sewing, and quilting before
New Web Site Design Launched for Village of Baldwinsville
Windhill Design recently launched a brand new, responsive WordPress web site for the Village of Baldwinsville at www.baldwinsville.org. The Village of Baldwinsville is located just north west of Syracuse, New York and has a population of about 7,800. The old web site was based on Joomla and was at least 8 years old. One of the driving reasons for the new web site was to make the site more accessible and more ADA compliant. Not only were we able to upgrade the site to the latest version of WordPress making
Annie's Angels October 2020 Newsletter
Awarded: 2016 Lori Breard Achievement in Leadership Award, 2016 Hampton Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, 2X TownSquare Media Year of Service Award Winner, 2015 Exeter Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year, 3X United States Presidents Service Award for VolunteerismView this email in your browserOctober 2020 Newsletter brought to you by Contents:Updates and a Look Ahead - Bill DaGiauDrumming for Parkinson's Program Explained - Bill DaGiau10 Halloween Safety Tips
Let's Support Pink Together!
Shop Scoop My Account We’re thinking pink this month — and not just about our favorite pink drink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness, celebrating survivors, and showing our support for the thousands of women and men who have been affected by breast cancer. In honor of the occasion, One Plexus® is donating a percentage of every Product of the Month purchase to our nonprofit partners around the world! Now through Oct.
Seacoast SCORE - Upcoming October & November Workshops
Trouble viewing? View in your browser. Upcoming October & November Workshops Are you Ready to Start Your Own Business?October 19, 20206-9:00 p.m. ETLive Online Workshop Are you ready to start your own business? Plan to attend this FREE workshop to find out. You will learn about:small business mythsmarketing vs. salesstart up cash & where to find itbusiness plansLLC/sole proprietor/S-corp which works for youbuilding a team Sponsored byThe TD FoundationREGISTER Digital Marketing Essentials 2: Email, Social
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Nick Liguoria, CPA
Welcome Nick Liguoria, CPA to the Exeter neighborhood! Nick's office is located at 105 Water Street, 2nd Floor in Exeter. He specializes in providing bookkeeping and accounting consulting to small businesses and business owners, as well as providing tax preparation and consulting services.
MVC Eye Care in Epping has Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration
A Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting was held for MVC Eye Care at Brickyard Square in Epping, with friends, family and Exeter Area Chamber members attending! Their vision professionals are dedicated to giving each patient the highest quality of individualized eye care, improving their quality of life while solving their unique optical needs.
How to Use Local Citations to Improve SEO Rankings
Local citations are a small business’s biggest asset in increasing SEO rankings. Let’s talk about a few of the best ways to use local citations to increase web traffic, and drive revenue for your business.What is an SEO Citation? First we should define just what a citation is, and how to use them in local SEO. A citation is a form of an online business listing. They typically include a business name, address, phone number, and a website if the business has one set up. In essence, they are mentions of
4 Steps for Leveraging Your Strength While Networking by Dr. Kirstin MeMartino
4 Steps for Leveraging Your Strengths While Networking Dr. Kirstin DeMartino 1. Identify your strengths. Self-awareness can go a long way. You can utilize a formal strengths inventory, such as the Clifton StrengthsFinder, to get a formal report of your natural talents. This can give you formal language and aid in the reflection process. More simply, you can talk to a handful of people who know you best. Ask them about the talents they see in you and have them share a few examples of times they’ve seen
Relief Parent Respite & Resource Center - 2nd Annual Little Pumpkins Halloween Party - Sponsor TODAY!
As October approaches, our Parenting Center is preparing to host our 2nd Annual Little Pumpkins Halloween Party. We are asking local businesses, such as yours, to participate in sponsorship to help us offer this community event free of charge to participating families. COVID-19 has challenged many small businesses and communities as well as greatly reduced opportunities for families to interact and celebrate special occasions. Our 2nd Annual Little Pumpkins Halloween Party provides parents
Ashworth by the Sea - Splash Sale - SAVE 50% Off Two or more nights when you stay Sunday-Thursday. Valid on stays now through November 30!
It's a Secret Splash Sale! Shhh! SAVE 50% OffTwo or more nights when you stay Sunday-Thursday.Valid on stays now through November 30!*Rates as low as $79 Use promo code: AEC2020 Book the Ashworth Exclusive Club Secret Splash Sale today! *Based on availability. Cannot be combined with other discounts or used on existing reservations. Blackout dates may apply. Must be consecutive night stays.Check Rates Location Dining Beach Cam Amenities
Lamprey Healthcare Offering Free Adult Drive Up Flu Vaccines
Contact: Katelyn SouphakhotOffice: (603) 292-7296Mobile: (603) 834-2636Email: ksouphakhot@lampreyhealth.org LAMPREY HEALTH CARE OFFERING FREE ADULT DRIVE UP FLU VACCINES Newmarket/Raymond: Lamprey Health Care is initiating a new free adult drive-through flu vaccine service at their Newmarket and Raymond centers. “Getting your flu shot is always essential, but in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this preventive measure is even more critical,” commented
Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy to Host CRITICAL JOY
Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy will host CRITICAL JOY – a collection of three online exhibitions featuring the works of current Exeter students and alumni who use the arts for critical and joyful engagement with the world. Lamont Gallery Fall 2020 Visitor Policy: To keep our students, employees, and members of the general public safe and healthy, Phillips Exeter Academy has decided that public visitors will not be allowed in campus buildings at this time. You are an important part of the Lamont
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Exeter Area Chamber Names Slate of Board Members
The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization committed to engaging businesses, organizations and the community to promote local commerce and culture, recently welcomed 2 new board members at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 18th. Joining the board are: Joanna Bramer and Kelly Hutchinson. Joanna Bramer is the Owner of Lighthouse Advisory, a consulting service that assists businesses with CFO support, accounting operations, financial statement audits, internal control program
Think of it like an interest-free loan that will come due in 2021.
The Payroll Tax Deferral: What Business Owners Need to KnowBy Carl Engelking, September 10, 2020 Think of it like an interest-free loan that will come due in 2021.Getty Images The IRS recently issued guidance implementing President Donald Trump’s order to defer withholding and deposit of employees’ share of the social security tax. The deferral applies to employees earning under $104,000 pre-tax and applies to wages paid from Sept. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020. If a business chooses to defer,
Combining forces with other businesses could help you run yours more efficiently.
3 Ways Business Owners Can Share Overhead CostsBy Carl Engelking, September 03, 2020 As a business owner, you don’t have to go it alone — you can share costs with other businesses to help keep overhead in check.Getty Images Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. It’s how business owners keep the lights on and fuel growth and expansion. It’s not surprising then that nearly 70 percent of small business owners say cash flow concerns keep them up at night, according to a 2019 study by Intuit. They
Seacoast Dermatology PLLC Welcomes Nicola Levasseur NP-C
SEACOAST NH — Nicola Levasseur, NP-C joins the Seacoast Dermatology PLLC team and is accepting new patients. Her focus is skin cancer detection and treating skin health issues specific to women of all ages. A longtime New Hampshire resident, Levasseur says “Being able to work with this collaborative team and focusing on women’s skin health issues—specifically skin cancer, allows me to make a much needed, meaningful contribution to women’s health in our local communities.” Dr James Dinulos, Seacoast
New Hampshire Fisher Cats- GraniteUnited Way COVID-19 Relief Fund
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) have introduced a new donation program to support COVID-19 relief efforts. "We've been so inspired with how our community has rallied together during these challenging times," said Fisher Cats President Mike Ramshaw. "We're doing everything we can to help, and we're proud to offer an incentive for fans to donate to the GraniteUnited Way COVID-19 Relief Fund." Granite United Way is committed to ensuring that our community's most vulnerable
