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■ Annual Best Practices Guide Continued From Page 14 ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATIONS Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors By Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner Amid the coronavirus crisis, we have increased our emphasis on adaptability, communication and digital technology to create an efficient team, and a culture where our associates’ and clients’ safety is our first priority—as we continue to provide our clients with the strategic advisory services they need. We strived to provide our associates with office equipment and technology platforms for effective communication e.g. cloud-based systems, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. With the proper technology in place, our associates had the option of creating their own flexible/remote work arrangements during one of our busiest times of the year—tax season. For those clients who require an in-person appointment, the following safety protocols are in place: contactless check-in; COVID‐19 screening questionnaire; mandatory face masks; one-way foot traffic; social distancing graphics; cleaning and disinfecting; protective barriers; and hand sanitizers. Adaptability, communication and technology have helped us navigate through these unchartered waters. Withum By Bill Hagaman, CPA, CGMA, CEO and Managing Partner The coronavirus pandemic forced us all to transform our business models as part of a disaster-recovery response. At Withum, we already had the technology in place for our team members to work productively from home, and for our clients to access their documents and receive services virtually. The shelter-at-home mandates forced us to truly put this to the test, and our workforce has proven themselves more efficient and effective than we could have imagined. We now know for certain that we can be productive in serving our clients while working remotely. Withum is actively assisting clients in adapting to do the same, implementing new technology and establishing secure workplace environments for their own employees. American Hungarian Chamber of Commerce By Thomas Barat, President There is no new challenge, only the emphasis of communication tools has changed. Previously, we organized personal meetings and participated in conferences. Now we organize our meetings via the Internet, and we participate in the webinars of other organizations. We are using our newly established “Community” page, which has one public page and two pages for our members only. On one of them, we draw attention to various events and on the other we publish business offers and partner searches. Our best practice—we are publishing business offers first on the members-only “Community” page, and after on our websites, on our social media pages and we are sending e-mails to our contracted partners. As a result of our June webinar, we are now discussing the establishment of a new American-Hungarian joint venture that will organize the sale of Hungarian food products in the U.S.A. Are You “Building Green?” NO! YES! Continued On Page 18 What is Green Building? Green building is a design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well-being of your family, the community, and the environment. A smart step toward personal economic rewards, Green Building also has positive social and environmental ramifications that assert your commitment to the future and the way we live for years to come. ConCrete Washout systems InC. 179 RYERSON AVENUE • PATERSON, N.J. 07502 PHONE: [phone] • FAX:[phone] www.haftekcws.com • E-mail: [email protected] 16 COMMERCE www. commercemagnj.com