Being viable in today’s competitive market is increasingly more complex as business practices continue to modernize and evolve. But much of what it takes to stay in the game still boils down to a basic business principle: being “in the know.” Staying informed and educated on what’s going on in your industry is a guaranteed way to help you stay at the cusp of innovative business practice, anticipate trends and be at the forefront of change. Read the rest of this entry »
What Are You Doing to Stay Ahead of the Trends in Your Business?
Categories: Business Planning TipsJuly 16th, 2010 by Jennifer Shaheen
MARKETING… Starting a company? – sell it first – make it later
Categories: MarketingJune 8th, 2010 by Diane Drey
Starting a company? Here’s a FIRST step…
For 32 years I ran a bottled-water manufacturing company and we sold our beverage to thousands of customers in the New York area. In the process, I learned that the most important use of my time was to concentrate on creating sales. Read the rest of this entry »
More Bottom Line Profits
Categories: Running a Restaraunt in NYCApril 5th, 2010 by Elliot Merberg
Calling all restaurateurs! When was the last time you compared food prices? Believe it or not it takes more than just a few more covers to make a profit. I think this is the perfect time to bid out your food list. Not every item. That becomes confusing and will really frustrate you. Focus on the 20% of the items you purchase that account for 80% of the dollars you spend for food. Read More
5 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
Categories: TechnologyApril 2nd, 2010 by Jennifer Shaheen
Building a website can be a lot like putting together a jigsaw puzzle–sometimes the picture looks good, but when you look closely, pieces are in the wrong places. A website might function, but as soon as you make a change or an update, the picture falls apart.How do you avoid hiring a designer or developer that builds a website like this? Here are some questions you can ask and some feedback to help you understand their answers. Read More 

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