SYRACUSE, N.Y., October 23, 2023 –

On Thursday, October 5th, Usherwood partnered with Huntress to present a cybersecurity webinar addressing the growing business of cybercrime. Ethan Tancredi from Huntress spoke about how hackers are making money using the unique underground market for cybercrime and malware as a service.

At Usherwood, we have a unique focus on training and onboarding new employees. It’s all a part of our commitment to investing in employees so they can grow in the field and represent Usherwood with pride. Usherwood Corporate Field Service Trainer Mike Riordan had a lot to say about his trainees over the years. When asked about some highlights in his years of being a corporate trainer, he told the story of one of his pupils who went above and beyond expectations: Mike Struble.

Usherwood Office Technology, a Syracuse-based company that specializes in managed IT, print and communications was recently named CNY Business Journal’s #1 Best Place To Work in the 51-100 employees category.

Paw Print and Mail is a print, mail, and branding business in South Burlington, Vermont. The thirty-four-year-old company is a local resource for many small businesses and non-profit organizations in the area. It works to bring quality products and professionalism to its customers. The firm primarily focuses on the printing of business cards, notepads, newsletters, flyers, posters, and envelopes but is dedicated to assisting its clients with a variety of print and mail orders.

On June 9th, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would ban imports from China-based printer manufacturer Ninestar Corporation. This is all a part of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA). Ninestar is the fourth largest laser printer manufacturer in the world.

The Northeast Group, located in Plattsburgh, NY, is a third-party logistics fulfillment warehouse that services various international customers. Having been in business for over forty years, The Northeast Group contains four facilities with more than 350,000 square feet of warehouse and production space. The group is involved with one of North America's busiest and most efficient supply chains. It is committed to offering its customers diverse printing services to help them succeed.

Every business runs into having to get their equipment replaced or updated. Technology can quickly grow outdated, and sometimes equipment runs its course, spurring the need for a replacement. Print and IT equipment should be refreshed routinely on a three-to-five-year cycle, depending on part availability, warranty coverage, and support.

I want to roll back the title of Ask the Expert because I don’t believe anyone can be an expert in family business. It is one of the most complicated relationships, yet family businesses are the backbone of this country. All I can do is share a few tips on how our family makes it work, hoping to give you some ideas to bring to your family business. When you see family business tips, it is always about sound financial planning and estate planning. These tasks need to be accomplished because, without them, you can’t think about the future with a clear lens. However, they do not necessarily promote happiness or stable growth within your family business.