The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Gotham Burger would like to recognize eighteen year old Jason Silverstein as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy senior is the Bo Jackson of Elizabeth — a member of the basketball, hockey, soccer, softball, ice hockey and baseball teams. Jason is not only a
Whoever said “necessity is the mother of invention” was right on target. Dan Messer of Alpine was in desperate need of assistance when, last summer, he was appointed to accompany his then 13-year-old daughter Isabella to the pharmacy to buy necessary products for summer camp. After a frustrating 90 minutes
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery and often a template for those who aspire to achieve the same status. If you want to be an ultra-marathoner, you train like one. If you want to be wealthy, you consider how to emulate the behaviors and habits of wealthy people. You may decide to become an expert in your
Many people feel honored when asked to join a board, be it a local school, shul or charity organization, and they should be. It is a testament not only to their perceived value in the community but also to the insight they can bring
Classically, the allocation of capital is analyzed in the context of corporate finance. CFOs and corporate strategists make critical decisions about how to invest and spend a company’s available cash on a daily basis. However, contextualizing capital allocation exclusively within the financial context is unnecessarily limiting. Think of
Ransomware is on the rise. It’s one of the biggest dangers facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) today, especially as it doesn’t differentiate between the recently recruited intern and the seasoned CEO. Anyone can be fooled into opening that malicious attachment. So much so, that according to CNN nearly $210 million was paid to ransomware
When you start your own business, you have a plethora of options for the type of entity you would like to operate as. Just to name a few, you can be a sole proprietor, incorporate as an LLC, be a C corporation or be a partnership (if you have a business partner). All of these choices can make you more confused than a homeless man
Teaneck—Project Ezrah and Gary Belsky want to help people take the next steps in their career. Gary Belsky, the former editor in chief of ESPN The Magazine and espn.com/insider, is a principal at Elland Road Partners, a media and editorial consulting firm. The New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including “Why
Shabbat-observant Jews know that Friday afternoon brings a flurry of rushed activities, primarily involving turning lights on or off, setting heating and cooling systems and making sure everything is set exactly as one would like it for 25 hours. This task becomes even more complicated for Yomim Tovim.
“We pride ourselves on differentiation,” said Rimona Hornung, founder and owner of MOPS Wigs in Hillside, “and looking at the whole person. I love meeting new people and helping them find the right wig for them at an affordable price. Affordability is a key part of our business model as prices of wigs are
“Doing laundry is a calming experience,” said no one ever. The new ownership of Valet Laundry in Little Ferry is capitalizing on that. Since this concierge service opened, doing laundry and preparing for chagim has been made much easier for many households, families and singles in the area. Many who find doing
The essential function in all successful personal finance programs is saving. But while it is essential, saving alone may not be enough. The following article takes several shots at explaining how borrowing—which many people perceive as the opposite of saving—can “turbocharge” your finances.