Small Business Tools & Resources of the ERC5
Welcome to the East of the River Chamber of Commerce Resources section! Here, you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our organization. Are you looking to join the East of the River Chamber of Commerce? Great! We welcome businesses of all sizes and industries to become members. As a member, you’ll have access to a variety of resources and opportunities designed to help your business grow and succeed, including networking events, educational workshops, and promotional opportunities.
Trade Barriers-Tariffs and Non-Tariff Barriers
All countries in the world, including the United States, use trade barriers in conducting international business with other countries. Reasons as to why a country would use trade barriers include: 1) protecting jobs and industries 2) protecting consumers 3)...
2025 Cybersecurity Report
Industry Insights Executive Summary Cyberattacks on SMBs are up 16% in 2025, with average breach costs reaching $140,000. Ransomware, phishing, and AI misuse are the leading threats. Faster patching, stronger identity security, and regular training are key to reducing...
How Do You Handle That Evil Twin
Ever use public WiFi? Of course you have. It’s simple. Just get the password and you’re in. That’s public information. You may be sitting, having a cup of coffee and working away on your laptop. Maybe some online banking, facebook or other social media sites. What’s...
EANE Compliance Year-End Checklist
Year-End Compliance Checklist from EANE Stay on top of your year-end compliance tasks with the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE). Their comprehensive checklist ensures your business meets critical HR, payroll, and legal requirements before the new year....
Cyber Security Article: Defining Moments
One of the biggest risks of a Cyber Attack is by email. Why email? It’s one of the easiest ways of gaining access to your system, data, Outlook compromise and stealing your credentials. The attacker sends you an email to trick and scam you. This is called phishing. ...
Why do some employees hoard vacation days?
Article by: Cal Wilson Question: Why do some employees hoard vacation days? Answer: If you’re an employer, or manage a team of people, one behavior you might find taxing is vacation day ‘hoarding.’ This is the practice of intentionally allowing unused vacation days to...