December 2015
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What Does Uber in Syracuse, NY Mean for the Local Economy?
Uber is a mobile app that connects people who need a ride with willing drivers. The convenience of the mobile app has made Uber in to a $50 billion company, according to valuations from CNN Money reports. However, Uber’s self-described ride sharing model has caused concern for many, including public policy makers, its traditional cab competitors, its drivers and its potential customers.…
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EMV: New Card Security Measures Affect Local Business
A change is coming. It’s scheduled to affect every US consumer that uses credit or debit cards, and, in turn, every US business. Three letters, EMV, are fast becoming a part of business owners’ lexicon. With it comes confusion, regulations and, for some Syracuse, NY businesses, opportunity. What Is EMV? EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, the three companies who originally created the chip-based card reading technology. An example of cards that meet this standard can be seen below. …