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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 […]
June 24, 2011

SIBOR Sponsors PS 22 Graduation; School's Famous Chorus Wows Crowd

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of REALTORS (SIBOR) was the principle sponsor for the PS 22 5th-grade graduation final assembly. “Supporting education in our community is an initiative that Staten Island Realtors embraces which pride,” said  Kathleen O’Leary Garbarino, president of the SIBOR. “The PS 22 administration, faculty and parents continually roll out the […]
June 20, 2011

Victory State Bank CEO/President Weighs In On Consumer Debt Crisis

In a recent interview with the Staten Island Advance, Ralph Branca, CEO and president of Victory State Bank, discussess the dangers of relying on credit cards to survive in hard econmic times. ‘In such a tough economy, relying on credit cards to get by isn’t going to help for very long, if at all,’ writes Advance journalist […]
June 9, 2011

The Truth About Staten Island: Frank J. Reali III Family Foundation Awards Community Members At Annual Fundraiser

The Frank J. Reali III Family Foundation held its annual “Heart of a Champion” fundraiser on June 9, giving awards to community members who helped raise funds for the organization, which aims to provide free heart screening to children. CARDIAC SCREENING PROGRAM The Frank J Reali III Family Foundation in collaboration with Staten Island University Hospital has […]
May 23, 2011

AJNA of Staten Island, N.Y., Uses ‘Healing Frequencies’ To Promote Well-Being and Self-Healing

  Tuning forks’ ancient musical chords are believed to ‘balance the harmonies of the body’ NEW YORK — Most people would agree that music influences our moods, whether the preference is J-Z, Springsteen or Mozart. The question is: Why? There may be more to our personal music choices than most of us realize, according to Valerie Gullo, […]
May 4, 2011

AJNA Holistic Store In Staten Island, N.Y., Sets The Pace For Mother's Day Shopping With An Array Of Wellness Treatments And Products

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The health benefits of energy-harnessing therapies, such as Reiki and Feng Shui, are fueling a growing demand for qualified practitioners. New Yorkers searching for unique Mother’s Day gifts should head to AJNA, a holistic center and wellness-products emporium located in Staten Island, N.Y. Owned and operated by distinguished Reiki Master Valerie R. Gullo, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 22, 2011

Annual home show at the College of Staten Island to feature local businesses, contractors

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Home Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the College of Staten Island Sports and Recreation Center, 2800 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook. The Annual Home Show, sponsored by the Home Improvement Contractors Association of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 16, 2011

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February 1, 2011

Staten Island, N.Y.’s AJNA Holistic Center and Store Offers Rare Combination of Wellness Treatments For Body, Mind and Home

  Prices On All Products and Services Will Be Reduced By 20 Percent During Grand-Opening Week   STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The health benefits of energy-harnessing therapies, such as Reiki and Feng Shui, are fueling a growing demand for qualified practitioners. In New York, consumers can take delight in AJNA, a newly relocated and expanded holistic […]