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January 11, 2013

5 Easy Ways To Tune-Up Customer Service

By BARTON HOROWITZ President, Relevant Public Relations NEW YORK — Three of the most important tenets of running a business are SERVICE, SERVICE, and  MORE SERVICE. This is true of  all types of commercial endeavors, such as professional practices, restaurants, retail establishments and business-to-business enterprises. Customer service begins as soon as the initial contact with a […]
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January 8, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Suggests 4 Ways to Treat Your Business Like A Sport, But Not A Game, in 2013

By Barton Horowitz President of Relevant Public Relations LLC STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Competing in business can be compared to competing in sports: Success requires knowledge, training, focus and stamina. And, just like sports, “wins” in business matter. In business, I prefer to view the “wins” as “earns,” because that’s what they really are. To grow […]
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January 8, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Selected As PR/Marketing Rep For Manhattan-Based Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 2013   Relevant Public Relations Chosen By Dr. Victoria Veytsman As Rep  Of Madison Avenue Center For Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign Client is Official Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants   NEW YORK – Madison Avenue Center for Cosmetic Dentistry […]
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December 21, 2012

Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 2012   Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary  Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank triumphs amid challenging regulatory demands, rollercoaster shifts in U.S. economy, and other business hurdles STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank was born out of necessity. A meeting in 1995 between businessman Joseph J. LiBassi, banking and […]
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December 19, 2012

Relevant Public Relations Founder and President Barton Horowitz to Receive Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It seems no matter what he sets his mind to, Barton Horowitz has no problem achieving success. At 63, Horowitz has held several top job titles and held them all successfully — moving almost seamlessly from one to the next, making the difficult look effortless. Horowitz’s latest venture is Relevant Public Relations, […]
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December 12, 2012

12 Ways To Celebrate 12-12-12

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2012) – Today is the 12th day of the 12th month of a year that ends in 12.  This is a day we never again will experience in our lifetimes. You might be thinking, “Every day we live is another day we never again will experience.” So, what makes 12-12-12 additionally special? […]
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November 16, 2012

SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 2012   SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement Homeowners and renters can apply for damages to their home, personal property and vehicles; businesses can apply for damages to real estate, business contents, economic losses STATEN ISLAND, N.Y –  If your Staten Island […]
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November 16, 2012

5 PR Tips From Bond, James Bond

I will readily admit, I’m a huge James Bond fan. The newly released installment of the 007 movie franchise, “Skyfall,” was celebrated earlier this week as a Horowitz family outing. This is a tradition that’s been embraced by my family ever since my kids were old enough to share my enthusiam of Ian Fleming’s super spy. So […]
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November 14, 2012

Staten Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 2012 Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy Damage Owners of Chelsea Playground, Travis, plan to reopen within weeks STATEN ISLAND,, N.Y. — Chelsea Playground, a Staten Island indoor children’s playground popular with families, schools and day camps, is renovating in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “We […]
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November 13, 2012

Free Small-Business Seminar, Buffet Dinner on Monday To Simplify SBA’s Loan Options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 2012   Free Small-Business Seminar, Buffet Dinner on Monday To Simplify SBA’s Loan Options for Businesses, Professionals Noted Island-based attorney and Empire Bank president/CEO will explain opportunities and programs that local enterprises may utilize to obtain capital   STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you operate a business or professional practice on Staten […]
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November 9, 2012

Help for Staten Island small businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Loans for up to $2 million are now available for small business owners who sustained damage to their storefronts and livelihood as a result of Hurricane Sandy, which roared through Staten Island destroying everything in her path on Oct. 29 and 30.  The loans, being offered directly from the Small Business Administration […]
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November 9, 2012

SIBOR Website Lists Rentals Available For Hurricane Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOV. 9, 2012 Staten Island Realtors’ Website Lists Rentals Available For Hurricane Victims                              Realtors work with property owners to provide                 ‘ terms designed to ease the burden of storm-ravaged victims’ STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) is working to provide affordable accommodations for families and individuals […]
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October 5, 2011

Miss New York 2011 Launches Petition To Defeat Deadly Cyber Bullying

 Kaitlin Monte responds to recent suicide of 14-year-old Buffalo resident New York — Kaitlin Monte, Miss New York 2011, has launched a petition supporting New York state legislators in their efforts to address the issue of cyberbullying. In September,  New York state Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) joined fellow members of the Independent Democratic Conference and anti-bullying […]
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September 30, 2011

Soon-To-Open Café /Art Gallery Combo Highlights Growth of Staten Island’s North Shore Artist Community

 Free grand-opening exhibition on Oct. 8 to feature works by local artists, and others such as Jon Krawczyk, sculptor of the St. Peter’s Church cross near Ground Zero STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  – Emerging as a living canvas for writers, local artists and musicians, the North Shore of Staten Island, N.Y., is teeming with creativity. One of newest […]
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September 22, 2011

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse to Reopen Its Doors on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PRNewswire) — Less than six months after a bankruptcy filing and the closing of many locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse is excited to announce its grand re-opening on Goethals Rd. North on Staten Island in late October. “Charlie Brown’s was a part of the Staten Island community for […]
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