June 23, 2011
When a public relations disaster strikes, companies must act swiftly and precisely to douse the flames. There’s no cure-all for every PR crisis, but past mistakes show that there are some consistencies in what to avoid. Whether you’re dealing with bungled distribution channels, a spokesperson scandal, or an environmental disaster, the way you respond has a direct—financial […]
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June 17, 2011
If you think your blog could never get you into trouble, you might think again says Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, an online legal document filing service. Writing for Mashable, Alkalp says self-employed or self-starting bloggers need to think about liability concerns. What if you unintentionally plagiarize someone’s work? Or maybe you end up writing about a […]
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June 15, 2011
For the first time in its 71-year-history, the Miss New York pageant is taking place in one of the boroughs. Staten Island will take center stage Friday and Saturday at the historic St. George Theater. The competition arrives after a two-year stint in Albany, following a couple of years on Long Island and more than two […]
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June 11, 2011
Miss America 2008 to co-host 71-year-old statewide competition on June 18 at Staten Island showplace NEW YORK (June 11, 2011)– New York City will roll out the welcome mat on Monday for the first time in history as home of the celebrated Miss New York Pageant. Mayor Michael Bloomberg will welcome the 22 contestants of the upcoming statewide […]
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June 9, 2011
Miss America 2008 to co-host 71-year-old competition June 18 at Staten Island showplace NEW YORK — The Miss New York Pageant is about to take place for the first time ever in New York City. The 2011 statewide event, just one step away from the Miss America Pageant, will be hosted on June 18 by Kirsten […]
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May 31, 2011
Recent research suggests that vacation is more important than you may think — both for the health of the entrepreneur, as well as the health of the business. READ MORE …
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May 27, 2011
Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers NEW YORK (May 26, 2011) — About 1 million in-ground pool and spa drain covers have been voluntarily recalled by manufacturers, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CPSC). The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose […]
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May 24, 2011
NEW YORK — Did you know that the president of Relevant Public Relations was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.? Barton Horowitz grew up in the Brooklyn seaside community of Brighton Beach, where he attended Abraham Lincoln High School. After graduating from Lincoln in 1967, the future public relations entrepreneur continued his education at the Brooklyn campus of […]
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May 24, 2011
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The people of southwest Missouri are in desperate need of assistance in the wake of this week’s devastating tornadoes and severe weather. Whether you reside or work in the vicinity of the destruction or elsewhere, there are varies ways to provide immediate assistance. Numerous state and national organizations are accepting donations to assist […]
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May 23, 2011
Insignia Athletics of Worcester, Mass., is one of the few athletic manufacturers in the U.S. to make high-end, premium-leather baseball gloves. Visit Rebirth of the American-made mitt to learn more.
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May 17, 2011
Miss New York Organization selects Staten Island, N.Y.-based firm to lead PR campaign as June’s Pageant Week nears STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 17, 2011) — The Miss New York Organization, official operator of the Miss America Pageant’s New York state preliminary, has chosen Relevant Public Relations LLC as its public relations and marketing representative. “We require public relations […]
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May 16, 2011
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank delivers education – literally. Representatives from Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank recently visited Morris Intermediate School (IS 61) in Brighton Heights, in the spirit of a “Teach Children to Save” initiative. A total of four lessons were given to classes of approximately 30 students each. “Good financial habits […]
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May 13, 2011
Claire Buffie expresses delight to borough’s South Shore Rotary over decision to host 2011 pageant on Island NEW YORK (May 13, 2011) — “Straight for Equality: Let’s Talk” is the platform of Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010. The reigning state pageant queen visited Staten Island on Thursday, where she shared her passion for diversity and student dignity […]
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May 11, 2011
You may have thought about blogging but then asked yourself, “What would I write about?” “Who would read it?” Or, “Is this the best use of my time?” If you’re a business owner who already wears a hundred hats, the latter may be what keeps you from starting. While only you can decide if it’s the […]
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May 9, 2011
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Swimming pool season is starting up, and while it’s time to make a splash, it’s also time to play it safe. Some 300 drowning deaths of children under age 5 occur in swimming pools each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In most of these deaths, the children had […]
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May 9, 2011
Workers come in more varieties than ever. Use this advice to choose the best option for your business. Full-Timer? Contractor? Outsourced Help? Each way of hiring has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are the pros and cons that business owners need to know when deciding how to hire the help they need. Read entire article.
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May 6, 2011
It can be easy for business owners to ignore their existing customers. After all, you’ve already won them, right? Not necessarily. Even current customers can become prospects again because the minute they complete a purchase, you’ll want to lasso another. Of course, keeping up a constant stream of marketing communications can be daunting. But if the […]
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May 3, 2011
The engineers at Facebook have been busy fine-tuning and adding new features lately, prompting the following primer on what’s new and — more important — what these developments mean for your business. Included among the additions and changes: There’s now a “Send” button for websites. “Deals” on Facebook launched this week, and its “Questions” function is […]
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