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Business Tips and Tools

Ready to Apply for a Loan? Follow these 4 steps to get started

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

Getting a loan application ready can be daunting and puzzling. But you don’t need to know all the answers. Lenders, like Farm Credit East, can provide resources and guidance to assist you in determining if a loan is the best answer for you and what you will need to apply and qualify for one. 

December 1, 2023

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit - What you need to know

With 2024 around the corner, New York state farmers need to begin thinking about the Farm Overtime Credit that will provide a refund for hours worked between the thresholds set by the state and 60 hours. 

December 5, 2023

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Tag: risk management 
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Business Tips and Tools
The Ability to Change -That's the Secret Sauce

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, examines the characteristics and process of operating a business with a sustainable competitive advantage.

March 08, 2022

Business Tips and Tools
Strategize to Limit Your Legal Risk

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, touches on limiting legal risk, specifically farm regulatory compliance, human resource issues and liability risk.

October 26, 2021

Business Tips and Tools
Flying Blind Isn't an Option

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, touches on managing financial risk with good financial information, getting feedback and input from advisers and making strategic business decisions.

September 21, 2021

Business Tips and Tools
Security Tips for Desktop and Mobile Devices

Many of us have desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones or smartwatches. All of these devices pose security risks, so it’s important to understand the similarities and the differences to reduce your risk of personal information reaching the wrong hands. Deanna Pellegrino, Farm Credit East Information Security Specialist, gives readers a few things to consider to ensure your information remains secure on all devices.

August 03, 2021

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