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January 31, 2025

Admission-Free SCORE-Staten Island Webinar Feb. 6 to Feature ‘Employee to Entrepreneur through Franchising’

Seminar sponsored by Flagstar Bank will spotlight key franchise-centric topics STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you are an employee who has pondered the idea of becoming your own boss, the next SCORE-Staten Island webinar could prove to be the first step on your way to business ownership. The class will help attendees examine their potential for […]

October 9, 2024

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar to Feature Key Matters of ‘Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning’

Free workshop sponsored by Flagstar Bank aims to demystify complex processes for business owners STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Oct. 9, 2024) – A SCORE-Staten Island webinar at 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, will focus on key matters of “Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning.” The free online event, sponsored by Flagstar Bank, will be […]

June 26, 2024

SCORE-Staten Island Online Workshop July 18 to ‘Demystify’ State Sales Tax for Small Businesses

Free workshop sponsored by Flagstar Bank seeks to help businesses maintain compliance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (June 26, 2024) – Small-business owners can gain insight into some all-important state tax obligations during an upcoming SCORE-Staten Island webinar. The free online workshop – “Demystifying New York Sales Tax for Small Businesses” – is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, […]

May 29, 2024

‘Estate Planning for Individuals and Small-Business Owners’ To Be Focus of June 13 SCORE-Staten Island Webinar

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 29, 2024) – Vital aspects of estate planning will be spotlighted during an upcoming SCORE-Staten Island webinar. The free online workshop – “Estate Planning for Individuals and Small-Business Owners” is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 1 to 2 p.m., via Zoom. The event, sponsored by Flagstar Bank, will be conducted by Annamarie […]

February 5, 2024

John Amodio Retires as SCORE-Staten Island Chairman And Welcomes New Co-Chairs

Certified Business Mentors Gina Ottrando and Bartholomew Sharp assume top leadership responsibilities of nationwide SCORE organization’s local chapter STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. ( Feb. 5, 2024) – Six-term SCORE-Staten Island Chairman John J. Amodio has retired from the position, having passed the gavel in autumn to SCORE certified business mentors Gina Ottrando and former Vice Chairman Bartholomew (Bart) Sharp. […]

December 7, 2023

Free SCORE-Staten Island Business Webinar Dec. 20 to Focus on Understanding of Financial Statements

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (December 7, 2023) – Having a clear picture of one’s finances is essential when running a business. An upcoming SCORE-Staten Island online seminar is designed to help business owners secure stability through an understanding of financial statements. The free webinar – sponsored by Richmond County Savings Bank, a division of Flagstar Bank, N.A., […]

May 26, 2022

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar to Highlight Importance of Distinguishing Between Contractors and Employees

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you are an employer without a clear understanding of worker-classification regulations, it could be costly. Seeking to help small-business owners avoid noncompliance, and alert accountants and tax preparers of this issue, SCORE-Staten Island will shed light on such regulations during its next webinar, “Independent Contractor or Employee: Do You Know the […]

October 5, 2020

Continuing Education Credits Offered for Webinar About ‘Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, OCT. 5, 2020 Richmond County Savings Bank (a division of New York Community Bank, member FDIC) and SCORE-Staten Island to host workshop Oct. 13 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – An upcoming webinar will underscore the elements needed for “Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning.” The workshop, hosted by Richmond County Savings Bank […]

September 14, 2020

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar Sept. 21 to Feature Small-Business Cybersecurity Requirements

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Sept. 14, 2020) – An upcoming Zoom webinar will focus on “How To Implement Cybersecurity Requirements for Small Businesses.” The workshop, sponsored by SCORE-Staten Island and the Independent Association of Accountants of Staten Island, will take place Monday, Sept. 21, noon to 2 p.m. “All business types will benefit from attending this ZOOM […]

March 13, 2020

5 PR-Survival Tips for Businesses Challenged By Coronavirus COVID-19

By Barton Horowitz, President of Relevant Public Relations LLC STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Despite the anxiety and strain placed upon commercial operations in the midst of the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, small-business owners might sustain – or even grow – their enterprises through this challenging period. This could be accomplished by utilizing a variety of public relations […]

February 13, 2020

Free Staten Island Workshop Feb. 25 to Instruct Business Owners on Growth Tactics

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – An exciting learning opportunity for small-business owners will take place Tuesday, Feb. 25, when SCORE-Staten Island teams up with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, TD Charitable Foundation, and the 5 Chamber Alliance to present “Defining Your Business for Success: Tools for Purposeful Business Planning.” The free workshop will feature SCORE Certified Mentor John Quadrino, […]

June 13, 2019

VSB Bancorp Declares 47th Consecutive Cash Dividend

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (June 13, 2019) – VSB Bancorp, Inc. (VSBN), the holding company for Victory State Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share, payable on July 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on June 21, 2019. “We are pleased to announce our 47th consecutive cash dividend,” said Joseph J. LiBassi, […]

May 31, 2019

Free SCORE-Staten Island Workshop to Spotlight ‘Diversity and Inclusion for Competitive Advantage’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – “Diversity and Inclusion for Competitive Advantage” is the theme of a SCORE-Staten Island business seminar set for Tuesday, June 18. The free “lunch & learn” workshop, hosted by the Northfield Bank Foundation, will guide attendees toward acknowledging, understanding and leveraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The seminar’s featured speaker will be […]

July 2, 2018

SCORE-Staten Island Workshop July 11 to Shine Light on 6 Common Business-Killing Mistakes

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (July 2, 2018) – “BusinessKillers®” – an upcoming SCORE-Staten Island workshop in partnership with M&T Securities, Inc. – will provide entrepreneurs with an understanding of six common mistakes that could adversely impact the future of their businesses. Presented by Mark A. Severance, regional insurance specialist, M&T Securities, Inc., the free “lunch & learn” […]

February 9, 2018

Staten Island SCORE Member Named District’s Mentor of the Year

From left, Mark Rothenberg, director, New York Metro Area SCORE, and Anthony DeFazio, immediate-past chairman of SCORE Staten Island, share the moment as Bart Sharp, a member of the Island chapter, receives the district’s Mentor of the Year Award. In addition to Staten Island, the district includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties, […]

November 21, 2017

Victory State Bank Marks 20th Anniversary

Formed with initial capitalization of $7 million, Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank now has total equity of $32.7 million and nearly $400 million in total assets STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (November 2017) – Victory State Bank, Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank has marked its 20th anniversary, flourishing in tandem with the borough’s vibrant business sector […]

October 24, 2017

VSB Bancorp Inc.’s 3rd Quarter of 2017 Leaps Nearly 28 Percent Compared to Same Period a Year Ago

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Oct. 2017) – VSB Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: VSBN) – Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank – recently reported net income of $724,213 for the third quarter of 2017. The figure represents an increase of $157,046 – or 27.7 percent – from the third quarter of 2016. “Our year over year earnings results show robust […]

June 14, 2017

9 Prerequisites of Turning a Hobby into a Business

If you are considering to transform your hobby into a money-making enterprise, the small-business mentors of SCORE Staten Island are sharing this sound advice: Don’t rush into things. Running a successful business centered on doing something you love is the dream of many entrepreneurs. What could be more gratifying than making a living sharing your talents […]