BUSINESS

April 5, 2011

Knowing Your Credit Score Is ‘Essential Component Of Financial Well-Being, Says Victory State Bank CEO/President

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Do you know your credit score? “If you don’t, you should,” advises Ralph M. Branca, CEO and president of Victory State Bank. “Knowing – and comprehending – your credit score is an essential component of financial well-being.” Based upon information in credit reports, credit scores help lenders judge the stability of an […]
April 4, 2011

Felt Citywide, Concerns of Staten Island Business Owners Draw Spotlight Of ‘Crain’s New York’ magazine

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island business initiative launched in November 2010, and publicized by Relevant Public Relations LLC, most recently has drawn the attention of “Crain’s New York” magazine. In a “Crain’s New York” article published this week, “Regulation overload on New York’s small businesses,” journalist Cara S. Trager mentions the “Stop Suffocating Small […]
April 1, 2011

A Mission Statement Should Reflect Your Company Culture

5 Tips for a Useful Mission Statement What Does Your Company Really Do? Does your company “aim to be a leader of quality products, customer service, and innovation for tomorrow?” So do thousands of others. Sure, this statement sounds nice, but it means very little to your customers—and employees. An intelligible mission statement is essential to […]