Ask JAN – Job Accomodation Network

Do you have questions about work accommodations or the Americans with Disabilities Act, AskJan.org is the site maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor that has the answers to help you. AskJan.org is a free service, with expert advice and guidance provided confidentially for workforce accommodation and disability employment issues. Guidance is provided online or over the phone. There is also a page devoted to Spanish-Language resources helping Limited English Proficient Individuals.

(También hay una página dedicada a recursos en español que ayudan individuos de comprensión limitada en inglés.)

SOAR, the Searchable Online Accommodation Resource, is just one tool available at the AskJan website. Click on this link to see a Disability and its corresponding accommodation option.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1992 to “enable society to benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities, will allow us all to gain from their increased purchasing power and ability to use it, and will lead to fuller, more productive lives for all Americans.” (Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers)

Linkup.com

Linkup.com

Tired of getting e-mails for job alerts that have nothing to do with what you are looking for? Are you starting to miss important e-mails because of all the e-mails you have to delete? Have you used the website, Linkup.com? Linkup.com is a  job searching website that links directly to the company’s page that’s hiring. Similar to Indeed.com and the NYS Department of Labor Job Page, there are less e-mail alerts and sponsored ads to deal with on Linkup.com

Take for example, a job posted to Careerbuilder and Linkup.com. With Careerbuilder, when you click “Apply”, Careerbuilder will open a popup asking you to put in your E-Mail address and to upload your resume so you could apply. What you are really doing is creating an account with Careerbuilder, and having Careerbuilder manage your upload for you, like a middleman. If done without setting proper options (like opting-out of receiving e-mail job alerts and marketing e-mails) your inbox will become inundated with openings to positions in your field, which may not be in your field of work at all. This is because without specifying what job you are exactly looking for, Careerbuilder will use the categories they have, which are very broad. So it may be exciting to see you have 300+ jobs waiting for you, but without the proper personalization, the jobs will not be what you’re looking for.

With Linkedup.com, there is no middleman to apply to a job. The job link will take you directly to the Company website. This will not only save you time, but help you avoid a deluge of E-mails that are not targeted and personalized to your job search. Try it!

Has your business been affected by Hurricane Sandy? Some Helpful Tips

• Is your job closed as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and you aren’t getting paid?
• Need legal assistance when filling out insurance forms?
• Need business assistance or Disaster Relief Loans?

New York’s Empire State Development Agency has created a page to help small-businesses that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. There are a number of services and agencies that may be able to help you, simply click on this link.

Another helpful link is the Small Business Development Center homepage, which has prepared a page with regard to disaster recovery for New York Small Businesses. They can also assist you by sending a small business advisor. If you would like to contact them for a small business idea, or if you already have a business but want to have them advise you, give them a call to make an appointment with them. Their number is 631-632-9070.

The website of Governor Andrew Cuomo also has information regarding disaster assistance and aid.

Make sure to visit FEMA.gov and Disasterassistance.gov to get information about federal aid.

 

Export.gov for your Small Businesses

The U.S. government has created a website to help your business begin exporting. Highlights of the site include Topics in Exporting, Training and the ability to connect with counselors, market matchmakers, and banks. Don’t forget that the Small Business Administration @ Stony Brook makes appointments on Wednesday afternoons to meet 1-1 with prospective and current small business owners. Call the library today to schedule an appointment!

El gobierno de EE.UU. ha creado un sitio para ayudar a su empresa comenzar a exportar sus productos. Aspectos destacados del sitio incluyen temas de Formación Exportadora, y la capacidad de conectar con los consejeros, casamenteros del mercado y los bancos. No se olvide que la Administración de Pequeños Negocios @ Stony Brook hace citas miércoles por la tarde para reunirse con los dueños de negocios actuales y futuros empresarios. Llame a la biblioteca hoy para programar una cita!

Export.gov

American Express OPEN Forum for Small Business has uploaded a short video on how to apply for an SBA Loan. While the Small Business Administration does not loan money, it does back loans given by banks, allowing banks to take on more risk than they normally would.

Did you know that the Brentwood Library partners with the Small Business Administration to help entrepreneurs with their business? Or do you have an idea for a business that you want to see into reality? Contact us at 631-273-7883 x330 and make an appointment to see a Small Business Advisor!

América Express OPEN Forum for Small Business ha subido un video corto sobre cómo solicitar un préstamo de la SBA. Aunque la Administración de Pequeños Negocios no prestar dinero, respalda los préstamos hechos por los bancos, que permite a los bancos a asumir más riesgos de lo que normalmente lo haría.

¿Sabía usted que la biblioteca de Brentwood provee servicios con la Administración de Pequeños Negocios para ayudar a los empresarios con sus negocios? ¿O usted tiene una idea para un negocio que usted quiere ver en realidad? Contacte con nosotros en 631-273-7883 x330 y haga una cita con un asesor de negocios pequeños!

13 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Government Sales

Government agencies — federal, state and regional — represent a tremendous market for small businesses. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) annual spending by government agencies with small businesses reached $96.8 billion in fiscal year 2009, up more than $3 billion from the previous year.1 This number is expected to keep growing in the coming years.

13 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Government Sales – American Express OPEN Forum

Follow the 13 steps listed on the American Express OPEN Forum to prepare your business when dealing with Government Contracts. But did you also know that the Small Business Administration-Stony Brook comes to Brentwood to deliver 1-1 advice with small business owners? Make an appointment by calling 631-273-7883 x330 for an appointment!

Siga los 13 pasos que se indican en el sitio de American Express OPEN para preparar su negocio cuando se trata de contratos gubernamentales. ¿Pero usted también sabe que el Small Business Administration-Stony Brook llega a Brentwood para ofrecer asesoramiento 1-1 con los dueños de negocios pequeños? Haga una cita llamando al 631-273-7883 x330 hoy!