NEW YORK BUSINESS – Relevant Public Relations

December 3, 2014

Why Staten Island Small-Business Owners Should Seek Free Expert Business Advice in December

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2014) – At this time of year many Staten Island and Brooklyn business owners – like their nationwide counterparts – experience a sense of urgency that lasts through the end of December. Retailers work hard to spur sales during the holiday season, as other businesses and professional practices also seek to […]

October 2, 2014

Staten Island’s Small Business Development Center Leader To Be Brooklyn ‘King of Kings County’ Honoree

Dean L. Balsamini, director of the SI SBDC, to be feted during award and networking event on Oct. 8 STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, N.Y. (SEPT. 2, 2014) — Dean L. Balsamini, who heads the SBDC at the College of Staten Island in Willowbrook, was instrumental in expanding the organization to include an additional Island office in the Empire State […]

May 2, 2014

3 Business-Fostering Programs Highlighted By SBDC During Island Conference

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 2, 2014) — A seminar presented by the Staten Island Small Business Development Center during the Staten Island Economic Development Corp. business conference on April 30 showcased three programs of importance to the borough’s economic engine: Staten Island MakerSpace, START-UP NY, and the Small Business Development Center at the College of Staten […]

March 21, 2014

New York Business Conference To Highlight Strategies For Working With Global Real Estate Buyers, Sellers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Steve Brown, president of the National Association of Realtors®, and John (Janno) Lieber, president, World Trade Center Properties, are among those who will speak at the Manhattan Association of Realtors® Global Real Estate Symposium on March 26 NEW YORK — The Manhattan Association of Realtors® (MANAR) will mark its […]

March 21, 2014

Agenda of MANAR's Global Real Estate Symposium: March 26, 2014

March 19, 2014

Staten Island Board of Realtors Honors ‘Top Producers’

Daylong trade show begins with Awards breakfast (FOR MORE PHOTOS, ClICK HERE TO VISIT THE STATEN ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS ON FACEBOOK) Staten Island, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) honored its best achieving members on March 13 during the group’s annual Top Producer Awards Breakfast. The event, sponsored by Continental Home Loans […]

March 19, 2014

'Start Your Business' Social Media Campaign Helps New Companies Launch in Just 6 Weeks

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Would-be entrepreneurs are about to have one more way to start living the dream of owning their own business as America’s SBDC and small business expert Rhonda Abrams launched the Six-Week Start-Up Campaign on March 17. Through social media outlet Facebook, the campaign will provide entrepreneurs with information, advice, and resources they […]

December 20, 2013

New MLS Vendor is Embraced By Manhattan Association of Realtors®

Agreement with RealtyMX will allow Manhattan MLS members exclusive access to IDX NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2013) – The Manhattan Association of Realtors (MANAR) has inked a deal with New York City-based RealtyMX to be MANAR’s MLS technology partner. The agreement was announced at MANAR’s Holiday Party on Dec. 16, at the Gotham Comedy Club, Manhattan. […]

November 26, 2013

5 Ways To Avoid Having The Stuffing Knocked Out Of Your Business After Black Friday

Staten Island, N.Y-based Relevant Public Relations offers brand-building guidance NEW YORK – With Thanksgiving just days away, major retailers are focusing their sites on Black Friday. Unable to compete with the marketing budgets of industry giants, however, many smaller enterprises are gearing up for a bit of consumer recognition a day later, on Small Business Saturday. […]

August 23, 2013

In Business? Consider the Law Before Posting on Facebook, Twitter or Elsewhere

Always regard regulatory compliance as a vital ingredient of successful marketing By Barton Horowitz, President, Relevant Public Relations NEW YORK – If you own an enterprise tied to the real estate or mortgage industries, make certain you understand your legal responsibilities regarding the marketing of your brand. According to the Federal Trade Commission, “… If your real […]

August 15, 2013

Relevant PR Suggests 5 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Excellent customer/client retention and referrals are essential ingredients of a growing, successful brand. Whether you run a professional practice, restaurant, retail business or manufacturing facility, there are a number of crucial steps you should take to ensure your customers or clients remain happy and loyal. Here is a checklist of what you […]

August 14, 2013

Relevant Public Relations of NYC Chosen to Represent North Carolina’s Iconic Provence Restaurant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 Relevant Public Relations of NYC Chosen to Represent North Carolina’s Iconic Provence Restaurant Popular regional French and Mediterranean Eatery in Carrboro, N.C., is co-owned and operated by renowned Executive Chef Baptist Knaven NEW YORK – Provence, the iconic regional French and Mediterranean restaurant located in Carrboro, N.C., has hired […]

August 13, 2013

Song by Army Vet, Award-Winning Island Tunesmith Attracts Over 108K Music-Video Hits on YouTube

Performance by Country recording artist Tim Maggart is poignantly blended with military footage and scenes of returning soldiers reuniting with family members STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AUG. 13, 2013) — The combined musical talents of two award-winning songwriters have hit a high note that continues to soar. The music video of “A Link,” a patriotic song co-authored by […]

July 30, 2013

Haldey Compounding — A Specialized Bronx, N.Y., Pharmacy — To Host Open House For Doctors Whose Patients Could Benefit From Custom-Tailored Meds

BRONX, NEW YORK (July 30, 2013) — Doctors from throughout the New York metro area are invited to attend a free educational gathering sponsored by New York City-based HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding. The open-house style function will take place 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, at the company’s new headquarters: 2510 Westchester Ave., […]

July 12, 2013

Relevant PR Highlights 5 Social Media Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Time is money. This cliché is especially true if you run a professional practice or other type of business. In today’s world, a lot of time is spent in the online world of blogs and social media. Social media sites are like pharmaceuticals: They need to be tested to make sure they […]

May 18, 2013

Staten Island Couple Leave Retirement To Rekindle Iconic Salon, Reconnect With Community

Robin and Joe Labita renovate familiar location, launch fresh enterprise with partner STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island husband-and-wife team revered for their community service and philanthropic contributions have returned home following a 10-year retirement in warmer climes. And, in keeping with their entrepreneurial spirits, Joe and Robin Labita are back at work. In addition […]

May 9, 2013

Staten Island’s Savo Brothers To Acquire Mount Manresa Property

Jesuits find needs of many are not being met by an exclusively retreat-center approach STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 9, 2013) — The New York Province of the Society of Jesus confirmed on Wednesday a contractual agreement of $15 million for the purchase of the Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House property at 239 Fingerboard Rd., in the Fort Wadsworth […]

May 3, 2013

10 Ways Business Networking Can Damage Your Brand

By BARTON HOROWITZ PRESIDENT OF RELEVANT PUBLIC RELATIONS New York – In-person networking is written into the schedules of many ambitious entrepreneurs. When it comes to attracting potential clients and industry partnerships, there is no modern-day improvement upon an old-fashioned face-to-face greeting and solid handshake. Networking, however, has a downside if not handled properly, warns Staten […]