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March 28, 2011

Lacking Time to Present a Quality Social Media and Blogging Presence? Relevant Public Relations LLC Can Help

NEW YORK — Inc. magazine includes Social Media responsibilities among the 10 things a business owner should never  micromanage. Relevant Public Relations LLC  is a springboard for enterprises seeking high-quality online exposure and financial growth. Relevant PR  can cost-effectively build your brand by creating, growing and maintaining a network of seamlessly integrated marketing initiatives, which include a professionally […]
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March 25, 2011

7 Blogging Mistakes That Small Businesses Make

Blogging for your business is important, but doing it wrong can cost you customers and your reputation. As more and more small businesses enter the world of content development, the scrutiny continues to increase. Consumers can be retained or lost simply from your blogging efforts, so its imperative this public-facing activity is done correctly. In this […]
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March 24, 2011

5 ways to keep your child safe around dogs

When a dog bites a kid, it’s usually one the pup knows. The best prevention: supervision. Even the most sweet-natured pooch can be provoked. Beyond that, there’s plenty you can teach your child about staying safe around Spot. Here are some basics, from dog trainer Karen Peak, creator of Safekidssafedogs.com: Click here to read entire article.
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March 24, 2011

10 Financial Lessons for a Richer Life

Let’s face it, personal finance isn’t nuclear physics. The basics are so simple that anyone can get the concepts down in less than a day — spend less than you earn, save and invest the rest. Knowing what should be done and actually doing it, however, are two different things. Most people realize that spending more […]
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March 23, 2011

Study: Keep Kids In Rear-Facing Seats

Blow out your first candle. Take your first steps. Look out the front windshield.  It used to be a rite of passage for children. When they hit their first birthday, their parents could turn their car seats around, from the rear-facing to the forward-facing position. But a new recommendation urges parents to wait another year, until […]
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March 23, 2011

Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79

LOS ANGELES – Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen persona, stormy personal life and enduring fame and glamour made her one of the last of the old-fashioned movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday at age 79. She was surrounded by her four children when she died of congestive […]
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March 23, 2011

Some of the Biggest Business Blunders in History

When it comes to business success stories, there are plenty. But there are also many business blunders that we are not so familiar with. Those who were around when these blunders actually happened may remember them making the news, but others will be surprised to learn about some of the massive business blunders that have taken […]
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March 17, 2011

Smart Strategies For Making Money

Entrepreneur Jason Fried offers the most fundamental of all small-business advice: how to get good at making money: One thing I do know is that making money is not the same as starting a business. For entrepreneurs, this is an important thing to understand. Most of us identify with the products we create or services we […]
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March 3, 2011

Staten Island, N.Y.'s Victory State Bank Blasts Rocky Economy With Rise In Net Income

STATEN ISALND, N.Y.  —  Despite a stumbling economy, Staten Island, N.Y.-based Victory State Bank experienced a jump in net income for 2010. Reflecting an increase of 4.7 percent for the year ended 2010, VSB Bancorp Inc.’s (NASDAQ GM: VSBN) pre-tax income rose to $3,466,764, compared to $3,312,040 for the previous year. Net income for the year […]
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March 1, 2011

Victory State Bank President/CEO Ralph M. Branca Urges Caution When Handling Financial Transactions Online

Business people and consumers should remain on guard to dangers of Internet thieves,  says top executive at  Staten Island, N.Y.’s only community-based commercial bank  NEW YORK — “As the popularity of conducting banking and other financial transactions on the Internet grows, so does the threat of online fraud,” said Ralph M. Branca, president and CEO of Victory […]
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February 28, 2011

Book Review: 'Before You Buy: The Homebuyer's Handbook for Today's Market'

TV’s “Mansions and Millionaires” host and longtime real estate investor Michael Corbett leaves his star-studded real estate métier and brings his real estate know-how to us little people with his latest book, “Before You Buy: The Homebuyer’s Handbook for Today’s Market.” Click here to read entire article.
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February 28, 2011

What is Holistic Healing?

Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. What primarily distinguishes holistic healing apart from alternative medicine, complementary medicine, and integrative medicine is that physical health is not necessarily the main focus. Even so, it is often the experience of physical discomfort that will […]
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February 17, 2011

Feng Shui Home Tips: How To Check the Flow of Chi

With all the emphasis on good Chi for good feng shui, it is really important to get into the habit of regularly checking the energy flow in your home.  Be especially mindful about creating a good flow of Chi whenever you are redecorating, renovating, or just want to reposition the existing furniture for better feng shui. […]
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February 16, 2011

Have You Had A Recent Holistic Health Checkup?

By PHYLAMEANA LILA DESY,  ABOUT.COM GUIDE Having an holistic health check up is somewhat different than having a physical by a healthcare provider when your pulse is taken and a tongue depressor is stuck inside your mouth. Holistic care involves evaluating and nurturing all aspects of our bodies, not the physical body alone. Here are some […]
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February 16, 2011

Eight Steps For Selling Your Product To A Large, Multi-Unit Retail Outlet

By JACKIE LARSON, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE — Getting into the retail major leagues is something many entrepreneurs dream about. Have you ever envisioned your products on the shelves of a big box retailer but wondered just how to get your company ready for the prime time? According to experts–and some entrepreneurs who’ve already made the leap as […]
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