Staten Island Victory

May 5, 2011

How To Tighten Your Financial Belt

There’s no way you’re going to be able to stick to a budget unfailingly. The real world has too many twists and turns and, besides, we humans don’t live our lives as predictably as spreadsheets. And even if you were able to somehow muster the willpower never to deviate from your budget, really, what kind of […]
April 29, 2011

Do Your Homework Before Buying And Selling Timeshares, Vacation Plans, FTC Advises

WASHINGTON — The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s […]
April 22, 2011

FBI: Be Alert To 'Letter of Credit' Fraud

Legitimate letters of credit are NEVER sold or offered as investments Letters of credit are issued by banks to ensure payment for goods shipped in connection with international trade. Payment on a letter of credit generally requires that the paying bank receive documentation certifying that the goods ordered have been shipped and are en route to […]
April 21, 2011

FTC Files Contempt Charges Against Marketer of Credit Repair

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission earlier this week filed contempt charges against a promoter of credit repair and debt relief services and three of his companies, alleging that they continued their deceptive marketing practices in violation of a federal court order. The FTC charged that the defendants tried to take advantage of financially strapped consumers by falsely […]
April 20, 2011

NYC Department Of Consumer Affairs: Debt Settlement is Top Fraud

Commissioner Mintz Warns New Yorkers to Beware of Fee-Based Debt Settlement Companies NEW YORK — Debt settlement companies lure people struggling with debt by claiming that they will convince creditors to settle debts for less than what’s owed.  However, it rarely works. Companies charge high fees and counsel consumers to ignore their debts, which can cause lasting […]
April 19, 2011

Staten Island Business Owners Take Notice: SBA, Inc. Magazine and AT&T Join Forces to Promote Exporting by U.S. Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses seeking to grow their businesses and create jobs through exporting can turn to new, free educational videos created through a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Inc. Magazine and AT&T. Through the public-private partnership, a series of video modules has been developed to inspire and encourage American small businesses to […]
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

Eight Steps For Selling Your Product To A Large, Multi-Unit Retail Outlet

By JACKIE LARSON, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE — Getting into the retail major leagues is something many entrepreneurs dream about. Have you ever envisioned your products on the shelves of a big box retailer but wondered just how to get your company ready for the prime time? According to experts–and some entrepreneurs who’ve already made the leap as […]
October 20, 2010

Staten Island, N.Y.-based Victory State Bank Initiative Seeks To Help Homeless Pets

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank’s sense of community is all encompassing. The bank’s “Furr Our Furry Friends” campaign aims to help Staten Island’s population of homeless animals. Through the end of the month, all Victory State Bank locations will be accepting contributions for allocation to local animal shelters. “We are collecting monetary donations, as […]
June 23, 2010

Victory State Bank, New York City Housing Authority Launch Rental-Payment Partnership to Benefit Island’s Public Housing Residents

Find out more about the arrangement at NY1 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A joint initiative between Victory State Bank and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is set to give residents of public housing on Staten Island an added convenience: The opportunity to pay their monthly rent through any one of five Victory State Bank […]
April 25, 2010

Victory State Bank presses beyond tough economy with rise in first-quarter net income, growth of total assets

  Staten Island, N.Y. — VSB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSBN) is reporting unaudited net income of $432,222 for the first quarter of 2010, a 15.9 percent increase over the same period last year. The $59,171 increase in net income was due to a decrease in the provision for loan loss of $185,000, partially offset by an […]
April 10, 2010

Relevant Public Relations Chosen As Multimedia Representative For Staten Island, N.Y.-Based Victory State Bank

 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  — Relevant Public Relations LLC has been selected by Victory State Bank, one the nation’s premier community-focused financial institutions, to enhance visibility of the bank’s unique business model. “It’s a privilege to be associated with the team at Victory State Bank,” said Barton Horowitz, president of Relevant Public Relations. “Victory views each commercial […]