Experience the Ultimate Level Up Retreat with Insurance Industry Leaders in Annapolis, MD

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

Annapolis, MD- The Ultimate Level Up Retreat is coming to Maryland from April 6th to April 8th, hosted by Experior Financial Group, Inc.’s Executive Directors and the USA X Team: Erik and Dr. Meri Robinson, Aurelio Evans, Jacques and Meredith Vaughan, and Adrienne Robinson. The retreat will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 173 Jennifer Road in Annapolis, MD, 21401.

The three-day event is designed to help attendees learn how to take their business to the next level by preparing them for success with a pathway to reaching Executive Director levels. Participants will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into proven business strategies. Special guest Jamie Prickett, CEO of Experior Financial Group, Inc., will share his knowledge and experience to help attendees unlock their potential.

The retreat will feature interactive sessions on April 6th from 6 p.m.–10 p.m. EST and on April 7th and 8th from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. EST. Lunch will be provided on both days. The cost to attend is $199.

“We’re excited to bring the Ultimate Level Up Retreat to Maryland,” said Erik and Dr. Meri Robinson. “Our goal is to help business owners and entrepreneurs achieve their goals and reach new heights in their careers. “We’re confident that attendees will leave the retreat with new insights, strategies, and connections to help them succeed.”

To register for the Ultimate Level Up Retreat, visit www.120AgencyPlan.com and click on “Level Up Retreat.” Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best and take your business to the Executive Director level.

Overall, the Ultimate Level Up Retreat promises to be an incredible opportunity for attendees to learn from industry leaders and gain valuable insights into proven business strategies. This retreat is a fantastic investment in your career and business, regardless of your level of experience in the field. Don’t pass up this opportunity to improve your abilities and network with others in the insurance sector who share your interests!

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Additional information:

1. The Ultimate Level Up Retreat is a program that has been specially created for people who want to enhance their careers in the insurance sector. The program is targeted at business owners and entrepreneurs who want to discover new tactics and gain insightful knowledge about tried-and-true business methods.

2. The retreat will take place over three days, from April 6th to April 8th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis, MD. The event will feature interactive sessions on the first day from 6 p.m.–10 p.m. EST and on the second and third days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. EST.

3. Jamie Prickett, CEO of Experior Financial Group, Inc., will be a special guest speaker, giving attendees a chance to network with business experts in the sector, hear about tested business methods, and ask questions.

4. Lunch is included in the $199 registration fee for the event on both days. By visiting 120AgencyPlan.com and selecting “Level Up Retreat,” interested parties can sign up for the event.

5. The retreat is hosted by Experior Financial Group, Inc.’s Executive Directors and the USA X Team, including Erik and Dr. Meri Robinson, Aurelio Evans, Jacques and Meredith Vaughan, and Adrienne Robinson.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, the retreat promises to be a great investment in your business and career. Don’t pass up this opportunity to improve your abilities and network with others in the insurance sector who share your interests!

The Role of Onboarding in Shaping Remote Employee Experience: Cyberbacker’s Theresa Coo Explains

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

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Remote work is here to stay. According to a 2022 Zippia report, 15 percent of job opportunities in the US are remote, and “up to 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025.” Given this state of affairs, business leaders are paying increased attention to onboarding remote employees effectively.

Because almost all of the staff at Cyberbacker work remotely, no one knows how to help such team members adjust to their new positions better than Theresa Coo, the company’s Vice President of Cybercare. An expert on effective onboarding processes for remote companies, Coo specializes in creating positive work environments that promote employee engagement.

“An effective onboarding program is crucial for the success and retention of remote workers,” Coo explains. “It makes remote workers feel comfortable and is akin to giving them a tour of the company — you show them where the entrance and exits are, explain the house rules, introduce them to people and departments, etc. That way, they know where to go if they have questions. This provides them confidence and a sense of inclusion in the company.”

Challenges remote workers face

Several challenges confront remote workers. According to Coo, people who work remotely sometimes contend with a lack of human interaction. Feelings of loneliness can arise, as well as the need for human interaction. Isolation can become exacerbated for remote workers if there are cultural differences between them and their employers.

For these reasons, Coo places special emphasis on onboarding programs’ ability to connect workers to the rest of the team and create an open, collaborative workplace culture. “The goal we need to achieve in onboarding is not only for remote workers to learn the rules of the company, but also to ensure that the new team member feels comfortable in this new setting,” she says. “This is very important because people spend a third of their day at work. If they are not comfortable where they are, then it can cause them to feel unsettled or lost.”

According to Business News Daily, “Lower employee morale, lower levels of employee engagement, lower confidence among employees, a lack of trust within the organization, and missed revenue targets are among the other negative impacts of not having a thorough onboarding program.”

Effective onboarding for remote workers

For Coo, successful onboarding is an ongoing process that should be mapped out with clear goals and intermediate steps. “Mark the trainees’ progress off in achievable chunks,” she says. “When they complete a section, make sure to reward them and recognize their accomplishments.”

In addition, Coo advises providing new employees with handbooks to guide them with regard to rules and policies. While this kind of company-wide, standard onboarding material can ensure compliance, she also stresses the necessity of tailoring the onboarding experience to each particular employee. “Recognize that people are individuals, and each circumstance is different from another,” she says. “People have different personalities.”

To help new workers form bonds with the rest of the staff, Coo recommends finding areas of common ground. “Team members share the same mission and sometimes even the same kind of work,” she says. “But, in addition, try to find other commonalities among team members. This can be their shared interests such as hobbies, pets, or sports. Each team member should feel like they belong in the team.”

Along the same lines, one of Coo’s top priorities for onboarding is establishing clear lines of communication. “Providing tools for communication isn’t enough,” she cautions. “Ensure all parties know how to properly use them. Check regularly to see whether the tools meet the communication requirements for the team.”

Opening avenues for sincere connection

Over and over again, Coo emphasized the importance of cultivating a workplace culture of openness and honesty. “Oftentimes, new members are not very vocal about what they need or what they are confused about,” she says. “This is because they aren’t sure as to how their concerns will be handled, and how speaking up would affect how they will be perceived.”

In addition, Coo notes that some employees aren’t comfortable talking about their concerns in group settings. “That’s why a proactive, individualized communication approach is imperative,” she explains. “Onboarding is not a one-day affair, so communication must not stop.”

Coo defines proactive communication as company-initiated efforts to probe new employees for any concerns. This communication “should not be limited to opening a hotline for complaints, feedback forms, or the like,” she says. Instead, employees should feel safe to turn to others within the organization to gain support and solve problems. “Make sure to explain avenues where help or guidance for personal concerns are available as part of the onboarding process,” she says.

To make sure communication occurs regularly, Coo advises establishing one-on-ones, team meetings, and company-wide meetings as key performance indicators. “Communication should be done freely and not forced, but it is also important to establish guidelines on when and how frequent it should be. If it is part of the metrics, then leadership has a visual of how much communication is being done and when.”

Aim for high engagement

How can you tell if your onboarding program is effective? “Engagement,” Coo answers. “High engagement is an indicator of an effective online training program, while low engagement indicates otherwise.”

Toward that end, Coo recommends making orientation as interactive and fun as possible. “Gamefy the onboarding process,” she says. “A little friendly competition is surprisingly effective in grabbing people’s attention and holding it.”

A great onboarding program can make a huge difference in remote employees’ experience and will quickly make them an integral part of any team.

Writing As an Unexpected and a Powerful Tool on My Path to Healing

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

Note: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This story is being included in hopes that it will be of help. If you need assistance, call the telephone hotline or local authorities.

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I began writing poetry when I was sixty-one years old. It happened by sheer chance (if there is such a thing). We were in Israel during my husband’s sabbatical from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he taught cello, and we both taught a Feldenkrais for Musicians course. I also took time off from my practice as a Feldenkrais practitioner at the University of Wisconsin Integrative Health program. 

During our time in Israel, I decided to explore other mind-body modalities. I took a training in craniosacral therapy, and a course in Mind-Body Centering. Then someone suggested that I meet Yael Barkai, a movement therapist. I called Yael and said that I would like to meet with her to understand what Movement Therapy is. After that meeting, I decided to see her as a therapist for the remainder of our time in Israel. At one point, Yael suggested that I write something between our sessions. I said that words are not my expressive tool (I am a flutist in training), and I came back empty-handed to our next session, and the next one, and the next one. Then I realized that time was running out, and if I wanted to get the most out of our meetings, I should at least try to write. When I finally did write, a poem emerged, and then more followed.

Writing the first one hundred poems felt like a process of cleansing. The poems dealt with the aftermath of a molestation by a stranger at age five, and my devastation as I faced my mother’s (non) reaction when I told her about it at age eleven, when it resurfaced to my consciousness. I interpreted her silence as ‘this is so horrible that I can’t even share it with her’. That experience is depicted in my poem The Day My Mother Turned Her Back.

I sent a few of these poems to Yakir Ben Moshe, a poet and an editor, who wrote back saying that these are very strong poems, and that he would be happy to edit the collection. After the collection, titled Glass Girl, was accepted for publication by Pardes Publishing, I sent a couple more poems to Yakir, and asked him if it would be possible to add them to the book. His response was that I shouldn’t make any changes to Glass Girl, and that these poems would be part of the next book. My initial reaction was, “what next book”? Writing these poems was an incredibly therapeutic experience; I was grateful for the process, and I was done writing, I thought.

But more poems emerged. I realized that the process was not done. It continued with poems of confusion and denial on one hand, and a need to ‘break the code’ and know the truth, on the other. These poems were collected in my second book, In Lieu of Choking.

My third collection, And She Wasn’t Damaged: Poems for Speaker and Chorus, was written as a journal while I was in the midst of Internal Family System (IFS) therapy, which promotes encounters with our internal ‘parts’ (or sub-personalities) that are created throughout our life experiences. During therapy, after encountering a part (a very young me) who communicated what had happened to her, I realized that I was a victim of incest. The first poem in this collection describes that baby. There are many other parts who have their voices expressed in this collection; some are devastated, some are full of rage, and refuse to make peace, one demands proof, and another questions the benefit of the process itself. But there is a clear direction in this collection from grief and rage to hope and acceptance. 

I strongly feel that during this period of discovering the real story of my life, poetry saved me from sinking deeper into despair. My emotions were overwhelming at times, and poetry allowed me to express them in their sheer rawness (sometimes shouting them as I was driving my car), while having to focus and attend to the sound and the structure. It was music that lost its abstraction, and that combination was empowering.

At a certain point during this process, I realized that this collection of poems is fundamentally different from my previous books. The different voices that were speaking through these poems needed more than to be written on a page. They needed a stage.

A few months after the collection was published, it was staged as part of the 2015 Ha’Ezrach Kan Festival for Social justice in Tel Aviv. In 2019 it was made into a video, which was featured at the annual One Billion Rising event in Tel Aviv in February 2020.

The English translation of And She Wasn’t Damaged, which was done in collaboration with Daphna Ben Yosef (1962-2021), includes an epilogue consisting of poems of acceptance, strength, trust, and hope, from my fourth collection, The Sea Is Your Witness. One poem in this collection corresponds to a poem in And She Wasn’t Damaged, and outlines the stark difference between the two collections:

Suddenly One Morning

Speaker:

Suddenly one morning / You realize the sham / With unthinkable dread

Suddenly one morning /You figure out your life / Wishing to be dead

Suddenly One Morning (2)

A victim no more, not done / Suddenly one morning / You rub your eyes and realize / Your life has just begun

No need to check the clock / Or the position of the sun / You know it’s not too late / To have another run

One of the poems I chose for the epilogue, The Ball of Shame, portrays the necessary and satisfying process of ridding myself of shame (at least to some degree) and putting it where it belongs – in the hands of the perpetrator.

The Ball of Shame

The ball of shame / That crushed my heart / Smashed my ribs / Paralyzed me with fears

The ball of shame / That stuck in my throat / Pecked my eyes out / Tore and deafened my ears

No longer will it be a source of scare / No longer clad in armor will I crawl back to my lair

I will catch and hold it / Look it in the eye / Then hand it back over / Farewell and Goodbye

The Hebrew version of And She Wasn’t Damaged is used in Israel by therapists who work with victims of sexual abuse. I hope the English translation will help more survivors of sexual abuse in North America and in other parts of the world, to find their voice, and will help them on their healing path.

My latest collection, When the Moon Listened, was published by Pardes Publishing in 2022. The poems in this collection emerged during meditation used in distance healing, which is one of the mind/body modalities I have added to my ‘tool kit’ since becoming a Feldenkrais Practitioner. These poems no longer deal with my own pain, doubt, shame, and my healing path, but were inspired by those I helped, and in numerous instances they played a role in their healing process.

Healing is a life-long process, and I don’t know what encounters and experiences are awaiting me at the next turn on this path. Last year I had a vivid reminder that not seeing myself as a victim any longer is not enough. There is more to learn about myself if I want to be of help to myself and others. After that reminder, I wrote the following poem: 

Halfway There

I drew a card / Before reading the instructions / A mountain lion / Which I dismissed / I was astounded / Unconvinced

Two months passed / I decided to learn it / But one last time / Simple and straight / I drew a card / That changed my fate

I looked at the lion / This time it was clear / You are no longer a victim / So I hear / He called from the peak

But you are only halfway here

I try to stay open and aware as my path continues to reveal itself, and I hope this depiction of how chance encounters and unexpected challenges can lead to the next level of discoveries on the way to growth, will be helpful to another traveler one day.

My Path to HealingAbout Hagit Vardi: Hagit Vardi trained as a flutist and later in different modalities of healing arts. For the past twenty years, Hagit has been helping people as a Feldenkrais practitioner (including at the University of Wisconsin Integrative Health program) and has been teaching Feldenkrais for Musicians courses and workshops with her husband, Uri Vardi. In her sixties, Vardi started writing poetry as part of her healing process. She has published five books of poetry in Hebrew with Pardes Publishing. Her poems were published in newspapers, literary magazines and on the radio, and attract attention among mental health professionals and the centers of assistance for victims of sexual abuse. And She Wasn’t Damaged is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local, independent bookstore.

Five Methods to Bring Joy Into Your Life

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

“Joy doesn’t choose you; you choose it.”

Joy is the gift that keeps on giving. The more we feel it, notice and appreciate it, the more it will multiply.  It’s unique because it’s free, and available to all of us no matter who we are, what we do or where we live in the world. Joy fills us up and spills over to those we interact with because joy is contagious. It’s a gift of meaningful connection, creative expression, and authentic living. Given all of this, we might wonder what keeps us from jumping on the ‘joy wagon?’  The answer goes back a millennia, according to Roy Baumeister, Ph.D. a professor of social psychology at Florida State University, who dubbed the term ‘negative bias’. He shows that the thoughts that governed us when danger roamed the savanna, ready to ambush and kill us at any moment, still exist now. The problem is that this mindset is no longer useful for us today. 

The welcome news is joy is a powerful gift that can help us navigate the negatives and boost the positives. And it’s attainable to all those who seek it. There are many benefits to being joy-filled. In fact, when we are feeling joyful, that feeling radiates out to all those we come into contact with and not only makes us feel better, however, our joyfulness can make others feel better too. Scientific studies have proven that stimulating joyful feelings releases chemical messengers’ cells called “neurotransmitters”, these neurotransmitters carry signals to our nerves and other cells in our brain that release feel-good hormones known as dopamine, endorphins and serotonin to lift our mood and well-being.

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What’s important to recognize is that joy is a choice and if we want to live our best life, a conscious mental shift is necessary. When we have a joy-filled mindset, it helps us to reset our old way of thinking. When we are joyful, we can focus on what’s right and good in life rather than concentrating on what’s bad, wrong or not working. Joy is cultivated through regular practice.  However, it doesn’t mean we won’t have the same stressors or worries; rather, think of joy as one of your ‘go-to’ life tools that can be put into action when dealing with unexpected curveballs. 

 Reasons to choose joy: 

  •     Joy helps to build resilience to get us through the tough stuff.
  •     Joy makes our busy day better.
  •     Joy reduces stress when life is challenging.
  •     Joy makes us feel lighter.
  •     Joy can positively impact those around us.

So, how do we give the gift of joy to ourselves?  Begin by making it a daily habit to add a daily dose of joy into your life today. Think about what brings you calm, fun, or fills your heart. Here are a few ways to get started.

  1.     Pause for 15 minutes daily to notice and appreciate the joy gems (life’s simple pleasures) e.g., hot shower, a hug, a sunset or sleeping in.
  2.     Have a judgment-free day- be kind to yourself by focusing on what’s good and right in your life rather than what’s wrong with it.
  3.     Write a Joy Life List – what do you want to do, see or create? Put the list where you can see it and choose one each day.
  4.     Listen to music, dance or sing – music lifts your mood, movement improves muscle tone and increases energy. It will help you to tune out the unnecessary noise.
  5.     Start or end your day by journaling with a prompt – “how does joy show up in my life?”

Even when we are at our lowest, a spark of joy helps us to keep moving forward, and to live our life more purposefully. The point is if you pour in ‘good-stuff’ over a day, a week or a month, you will start to notice the benefits of living joyfully. When we are joyful, we are typically smiling more, we feel lighter inside, and our response is calmer to deal with life’s challenges with more ease and grace. These moments of delight and wonder add up to create our joy-filled life story. When you feel and share joy, it fills up our joyful reserves. Become a joy spreader!

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Michelle Burke and Lilimani de Silva are the creators of Joy Cards, 48 motivational activity cards to boost your energy, lift your mood and lower stress. Michelle is a sought-after leadership and burnout coach, facilitator, founder and CEO of Energy Catalyst Group, a consulting and training company for well-being. Over her twenty-year career, she gained a deep appreciation and perspective working with people and cultures from all walks of life. Michelle has trained thousands of participants to make positive change—bridging communication gaps getting in the way of a thriving workplace and a joy-filled life. Her mindfulness coaching helps women to be empowered, take time out and to lower stress. Garnering rave reviews, clients include Stanford University, Microsoft, Sony PlayStation, Snap Inc.. She’s been featured in Business Week Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Wall Street Journal. Michelle is the coauthor of 15 Minute Pause: A Radical Reboot for Busy People. She partnered with coauthor Lilamani de Silva to create Joy Cards, and ReENERGIZE Your Life, an online self-care program. Michelle enjoys time with loved ones, cooking, fun adventures, reading, sports, and walking her dog Jadie.

Lilamani de Silva, MSc, has had an eclectic career across multiple industries, including media relations, TV production, and the creation of innovative products for home, work and play with coauthor, Michelle Burke. She also worked for London Zoo, BBC World, and has helped produce documentaries for Discovery, Animal Planet, and ITV. An avid self-taught painter, Lilamani has sold her artwork worldwide. Her paintings illustrate Joy Cards. Her many experiences have opened her mind to different cultures and perspectives, which are reflected in her artwork and other projects. In her spare time, Lilamani enjoys being active, traveling, reading, painting, and spending time with loved ones.

#joycards #joy #stressrelief

Alwina Kuhn entered the Top 100 business women of America

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

Alwina Kuhn, famous personality, blogger, and owner of Ajur media company, received the “Top 100 Business Ladies of America” ​​award. In today’s world, being a successful blogger and influencer can seem like a dream come true. But the journey to that success is often filled with obstacles and challenges. Alwina Kuhn is a prime example of someone who overcame difficulties to achieve her dreams.

Alwina’s story began in Georgia, a country facing economic struggles and political instability. At a young age, she and her family left their home to seek a better future. This experience shaped Alwina’s determination and made her stronger. Despite the challenges, she was able to attend a prestigious university in Germany and earn a degree in media, PR and event management.

After publishing her first book with focus on media impact on society, her interest in this field even raised and inspired her to start a blog and develop her social networks. As her blog gained popularity, she began to receive promotional offers and work as a model. She worked with some of the best professionals in her field and learned from them. She used these experiences to develop her skills and take her career to the next level.

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New York City was the next step in Alwina’s journey. She fell in love with the city and its endless opportunities. She realized people needed to be using their potential as media personalities and missing out on millions. She participated in New York Fashion Week for several years and this opportunity allowed her to collaborate with designers and get acquainted with models.

At the same time, Alwina met her husband and started a family. Having a child did not stop her from pursuing her dreams. It motivated her even more, to continue her business and open the AJUR company with her partner Mykhail. Today, AJUR is one of the young but already successful companies in their segment.

As Alwina Kuhn’s influence grew, she became a prominent figure and role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and media personalities. Her success in both the media and business world has earned her a well-deserved spot among the Top 100 Business Women of America. Her achievements are not only a result of her dedication and hard work but also a reflection of her ability to adapt, innovate, and collaborate.

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Alwina’s story emphasizes the importance of networking and building strong connections with others in the industry, as well as the value of embracing change and taking risks. Her journey serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement for those who may be struggling or facing adversity, proving that with persistence and the right mindset, anyone can overcome challenges and turn their dreams into reality.

The model’s path to stardom is a testament to the fact that anyone can achieve their dreams with determination, hard work, and perseverance. It is also a reminder that success is not just about fame and fortune. It is about finding your passion, developing your skills, and using your talents to make a difference.

Her tale inspires many who may be facing difficulties and obstacles in their own lives. It shows that anything is possible if you dare to pursue your dreams and the willingness to work hard to achieve them.

Valeri Manziuk: An International Producer on Brand Development and Success

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

In today’s world, where social media is at the forefront of marketing and branding, building a successful brand requires more than talent or quality. It involves developing a strategic plan encompassing all brand aspects, including its identity, values, marketing, and public relations. Enter Valeri Manziuk, an international producer with over ten years of experience working with top brands, models, and influencers. She has been the driving force behind the success of some of the biggest names in the fashion and lifestyle industry, making her an expert on brand development.

When asked about what it means to work as a producer, Valeri stated that it is a set of actions aimed at developing and defining the brand and upgrading it to a new business level. It encompasses the functions of a marketing and PR agency and works with a brand’s social networks and its presentation in the market. Whether it is a person or a company, the brand’s positioning online is critical in today’s market. If a client has poorly developed social networks, no trustworthy success cases, reviews, or a dubious site, it can deter potential collaborations.

When asked where to start and how to develop a brand, Valeri emphasized the importance of knowing one’s ultimate goal. Once a client is confident and knows their desired result, the next step is to trust the professionals. Valeri and her team create a presentation, measuring the potential of each client, and prescribe each stage in terms of time and actions. This approach makes a complete picture for the client and the team.

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Valeri and her team conduct analytics reports for each client to measure brand transformation by different indicators, comparing the starting point to the current state. Valeri was reluctant to share specific client cases or make comparisons, as each client is a unique piece of soul invested in the project. Still, she expressed pride in the results of all her clients.

In closing, Valeri had some advice for readers and people starting to engage in personal brand development. She emphasized the importance of confidence in oneself and one’s brand, understanding that anything is possible if one believes in oneself. However, one must be prepared to have a strong core, for not everyone will celebrate one’s success, and one may encounter many judgmental looks. But, one should never let this discourage them and should always keep moving forward. After all, in the end, one is remembered for their victories, and making every success a pleasant story is important.

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Valeri Manziuk’s experience and expertise in brand development are a testament to her success in the industry. Her emphasis on strategic planning and confidence in oneself and one’s brand are valuable lessons for anyone looking to build a successful brand.

By recognizing the critical role of social media and online presence, and applying her expertise to craft tailored strategies for each unique client, Valeri continues to solidify her status as a leading force in the world of brand success and development.

Edison Law Group Helps Entrepreneurs Post-Covid with Free Trademark Promotion

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

Starting a business is already a difficult task, but the Covid-19 pandemic has added additional challenges for entrepreneurs. Many businesses have been forced to pivot their strategies in response to the pandemic, and others have been struggling to get off the ground.

As the world begins to recover and adapt to the new normal, entrepreneurs are presented with unique opportunities to identify emerging market trends and address unmet needs that have arisen due to the pandemic. The resilience and creativity demonstrated by entrepreneurs during this time have the potential to drive significant economic growth and job creation, ultimately contributing to the overall recovery. However, to capitalize on these opportunities, business owners must navigate an ever-changing landscape, requiring them to be agile, resourceful, and persistent. 

One law firm is doing its part to help entrepreneurs succeed in these difficult times. Edison Law Group, a leading intellectual property law firm, is offering a promotion to help entrepreneurs protect their businesses.

Edison Law Group’s promotion is simple: get a free trademark when you do a patent search. Trademark registration is an essential step for any business looking to protect its intellectual property and prevent others from using a similar name or logo. By taking advantage of this promotion, entrepreneurs can ensure that their brand is protected and that their business is on the path to success.

In response to the unprecedented challenges of the post-Covid business landscape, Edison Law Group’s free trademark promotion aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by entrepreneurs. This initiative not only demonstrates the firm’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth in a recovering economy, but also highlights the importance of safeguarding intellectual property as businesses adapt to the new normal. By offering this valuable service, Edison Law Group is ensuring that emerging companies have access to top-notch legal expertise without breaking the bank, ultimately empowering them to focus on their core competencies and build resilient, sustainable businesses. 

The team at Edison Law Group is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Their experienced attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and are committed to providing high quality legal services to their clients. They understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and are here to help them navigate the complex world of intellectual property.

Edison Law Group has 35 years of patent law experience and helps protect the ideas of hard-working inventors. The firm’s attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and are committed to providing high-quality legal services to their clients. Edison Law Group understands the challenges entrepreneurs face and is here to help them to navigate the complex world of intellectual property.

For more information about Edison Law Group, please see its website or contact:

Michael Meyer, Esq. Junior Associate 

Edison Law Group

1-800-848-5957

The Rewards Credit Card That Builds Community and Credit

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, consumers often face a multitude of challenges, including credit management, financial literacy, and finding the right balance between luxury and affordability. Traditional credit card options may fall short of addressing these issues, leaving cardholders feeling disconnected and lacking the resources to effectively manage their finances.  VITAL Card, an innovative rewards credit card, steps in to offer a fresh take on the credit card experience by focusing on community-building, credit health, and accessible luxury. And by providing tools to improve credit, VITAL Card aims to empower its community members and contribute to their long-term financial success.

VITAL Card Features

1.5% cashback on all spending

VITAL Card offers unlimited 1.5% cashback on all spending, ensuring cardholders are rewarded for their everyday purchases. This makes the card an attractive option for those seeking a reliable cashback credit card.

Credit health rewards

VITAL Card goes beyond traditional rewards by offering credit health rewards. Cardholders can receive rewards for certain credit score gains, credit health alerts, and notifications, as well as monthly credit score factors that explain which behaviors may be impacting their credit scores.

Heavyweight metal card design

The VITAL Card boasts a stunning, heavyweight metal design that cardholders can be proud to use. This eye-catching feature sets the card apart from the competition and underscores its commitment to accessible luxury.

Building a Financial Community

VITAL Card takes a unique approach to community building through its referral program. By distributing a portion of the merchant fees collected from vendors to cardholders every month, VITAL encourages the growth of its community. The more active referrals (or “VITAL Connections”) a cardholder has, the higher their VITAL Score, which determines their position on the leaderboard and the monthly referral rewards they receive.

VITAL Connections are friends and family members who have been successfully referred to VITAL Card by a cardholder. As these connections grow, so does the cardholder’s VITAL Score. This innovative approach to rewards helps to foster a strong, supportive financial community where members lift each other up and work together to achieve greater financial success.

VITAL Card aims to change social attitudes around money and financial transparency. By encouraging open conversations about finances, financial literacy, and the sharing of financial expertise, VITAL Card hopes to empower its community members and contribute to their overall financial well-being.

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The Vision of VITAL Card, Inc.

VITAL Card envisions a real community where members support one another, expand their financial horizons, and raise their credit scores. The brand believes in making better credit and the nicer things in life accessible to more people.

In the coming years, VITAL Card aims to grow its community and continue challenging the traditional credit card space. By empowering its members with the tools and resources they need to succeed financially, VITAL Card hopes to make a lasting impact on the industry and the lives of its cardholders.

Redefining the Credit Card Experience

VITAL Card’s innovative approach to rewards, credit health tools, and emphasis on accessible luxury is paving the way for a new kind of credit card experience. As VITAL Card continues to grow, it has the potential to change the way people think about credit cards and their role in achieving financial success.

A Community Worth Joining

With a vision of fostering a supportive financial community and empowering its members, VITAL Card is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of its cardholders. As the brand moves toward its full launch, potential applicants can look forward to joining a community that values financial literacy, transparency, and accessible luxury for all. The VITAL Card experience promises to be not only engaging and memorable but also transformative for those who choose to embrace it.

Get Spruced Up for Spring With These 5 Products

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

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Spring is the season of love, fun, and adventure, but it’s also the perfect time to get things organized. When the sun is shining brightly overhead, and that restless feeling to spruce up your life begins to take hold, it’s time for action. From examining the furnishings around your home to thinking about accessorizing your wardrobe, a lot can be done when the season comes calling. Here are five products that will help you get some real springtime satisfaction!

Why Spring Cleaning?

The origin of the decluttering tradition goes back generations to a time when keeping your house warm and lit in the wintertime was a dirty business indeed. Before electricity was as ubiquitous as it is today, the only way to heat a home and keep it bright in the wintertime was through fireplaces and oil lamps. While effective, they also give off large amounts of soot and ash, making the winter months particularly grimy.

Since many climates in the United States don’t facilitate a thorough house cleaning, people would need to wait for warmer weather to really scrub the walls and floors. All of the items would actually be dragged outside for cleaning and inspection while the interior was given a good once-over. Fortunately, the spring cleaning of today is much less intensive, and sprucing up means more than grabbing a mop and bucket.

1. Redecorate With Washable Area Rugs From Tumble

Nothing makes a house feel fresher than a little redecorating. While swapping the positions of a chair and sofa may make the room look bigger, more drastic changes are needed to make a real impact. Unfortunately, many of the home improvement options for amateur decorators are costly or very involved affairs. Most people just don’t have it in their budgets to knock down a wall on a whim.

An easy way to liven up a room that’s looking aged is by replacing carpets and area rugs. Rugs become flattened and stained over the years, and almost none of them can be revived by a quick toss in the washing machine. To give them a good cleaning, you need to rent special equipment and set aside hours of your day in a steamy mess with little to show for it.

To simplify matters, trade in those threadbare throws for Tumble’s washable area rugs. Instead of worrying about stains setting and dirt grinding into the fibers, Tumble designed their floor coverings to be easy to clean. Just toss them in the washing machine, and they’ll be ready for the worst any raucous rugrat or pugnacious pup can throw at it! In a variety of sizes and fashionable designs, these rugs are an excellent option for making spring cleaning a breeze.

2. Revitalize Your Senses Using Artizen Essential Oil Sets

Even after spring has sprung, not everyone has the energy to bounce back after the colder months. The natural smells of the season are a wake-up call for some, but others need a little extra kick to get their bodies in gear. Aromatherapy is a great way to ease into the swing of things, helping you dust off the mental cobwebs that formed over the winter. 

The most common way to access the benefits of aromatherapy is by diffusing essential oils into the air or applying them directly to the skin when mixed with a carrier oil. Depending on the type of essential oils used, adding scents to your life can benefit you in a number of ways, including:

  • Cedarwood: Promotes stress relief and a calm state of mind
  • Ginger: Clears senses, good for digestion
  • Lavender: Helps with restless sleep and improves mood
  • Peppermint: Eases tension and headaches, fights fatigue
  • Orange: Anxiety and pain reduction

Not just any aromatherapy products will do the trick. Look to brands that use quality ingredients, such as Artizen’s essential oil sets. Where other companies dilute their products by using only a third of the actual essential oils, Artizen doesn’t use any carrier solutions to thin out their scents. Each high-quality glass bottle is filled with 100% of the indicated essential oil to ensure your aromatherapy sessions are as enticing as possible.

3. Rejuvenate Mornings With the Mueller Premium Espresso Machine

Some people aren’t made for mornings, no matter the season. Even with bluebirds whistling right outside their window, there are those who need a little extra kick for that get-up-and-go. Since spring is the time of year to welcome the new, it may be time to switch to a better class of coffee. Instead of dealing with the monotony of traditional wake-up juice, espresso may be just what you’re looking for.

Of course, you could always head to the local coffee house and get a cup to go, but there’s a fatal flaw with that plan: you need to leave the house without having your coffee! And the half-baked brew they serve at most shops isn’t really worth the cash you shell out for it. It may be better to shrug off that fast-food feeling you get from chain coffee locations and swap it out for some home brew of your own.

Take yourself from boring to barista this spring with the premium model espresso machine by Mueller. A coffee lover’s dream, the kit handles everything from your first grind to the final froth, giving you a perfect brew every time. It’s also a great way for the office to celebrate the season, elevating your break room into a coffee bar with lattes that would be the star of any executive’s day. Thanks to intuitive controls and easy-to-use design, you’ll be practicing your latte art in no time!

4. Renew Your Wardrobe With Designer Handbags by LIKE DREAMS

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When the greenery starts to sprout and the chill melts from the air, it’s the perfect time of year to switch out your wardrobe. While packing away those comfy sweaters and searching for your comfy shorts, you’re more than likely to come across a few pieces that are on their way out. This is a great opportunity to sift through your closet and find some pieces to donate, thinning out your least-worn clothing, shoes, and handbags and keeping just the items and accessories you really enjoy.

Unfortunately, many people don’t have the funds to rework their entire spring wardrobe, especially if they recently filled their dresser with new duds. Going out on a shopping spree just isn’t an option for most consumers. That means finding new ways to enjoy the wardrobe you already have without breaking the bank by overloading on blouses and dresses,

Finding new accessories to accent your current wardrobe is an excellent route to revitalizing your casual and business attire. Instead of shelling out cash for skirts, check out the wide selection of handbags and accessories at the LIKE DREAMS digital storefront. With an eye on diversity, this inspirational company features bags and bangles to accent any outfit. From vegan leather crossbody handbags to rhinestone-encrusted clutches, the ease of finding the perfect accouterment for a variety of outfits will feel like a dream!

5. Restore Exteriors Wielding the Power of Pressure From Westinghouse

After the cold, wet weather of winter has begun to wind down, the spring cleaning bug is bound to come out of hibernation. All those outside chores that couldn’t get finished before the end of fall suddenly come back with a vengeance. Lawns start begging to be mowed, gardens need fertilizer, and the dirt and grime from autumn and winter have to get washed away.

Cleaning off all of the gunk that has built up over the seasons takes a bit of work, but the right pressure washer turns any such challenge into kid’s play. The high-speed pressurized water jet can scour out the gunk that’s deep down in the recesses of wood, siding, and pavement. Professional cleaners use these tools for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Cleaning siding and shingles
  • Stripping paint
  • Washing decks and concrete walkways
  • Cleaning exterior windows on upper levels
  • Removing dirt from driveways and garages
  • Cleaning utility vehicles and equipment
  • Eradicating built-up mold and mildew

Too often, consumers choose the budget option for tools, but having a power washer with some muscle behind your tool will make it useful on many more projects. With a quality Westinghouse pressure washer, you get full functionality in an easy-to-use package that can handle anything you throw at it. Most models include a dedicated soap tank to make washing easier and adjustable nozzles to fit any job you have around the house. Add in its easy setup and operation, and you’ll be destroying the dirt caked onto your home in no time!

Springing Forward

When the season of renewal and rebirth finally arrives, change is in the air. It’s time to get rid of the old to make room for the new, and smart decisions about where to spend your budget are key to making this spring a success. Redecorating and restoring the look of your home and adding new therapies and accessories to your life are all great ways to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Don’t look back this spring—make choices that keep you moving forward.

Lonescale: Fueling Sales Growth with Data-Driven Lead Generation Strategies

NY Weekly Staff on April 6, 2023

As companies continue to invest in sales and marketing efforts, it’s becoming increasingly important to prioritize data-driven strategies for generating leads and driving revenue growth as failure to do so would mean making misinformed decisions. This is where Lonescale comes in, providing a real-time platform that automates the lead generation, identifies the most likely buyers, and turns leads into revenue with intent signals.

With Lonescale, businesses can generate warm leads that are three times more likely to buy and keep their databases marketable by using job posting intent to detect warm leads and unique selling points. The platform also offers personalized outbound at scale and automates ICP warm lead sourcing, fueling strong selling points to sales teams to win deals.

But what truly sets Lonescale apart is its ability to turn customers’, users’, and prospects’ job changes into revenue. According to recent studies, 20% of contacts change jobs every year, and these job changes can be valuable triggers for sales and marketing teams to target potential buyers. Lonescale’s platform automates this process, identifying trigger events, tracking job leads and providing valuable insights to help businesses increase pipeline, conversions, and revenue.

For businesses with 50+ employees and using sales tools like Salesforce, Pardot, Outreach, and SalesLoft, Lonescale’s platform can seamlessly integrate with these tools in just a few clicks, making it easy to incorporate data-driven lead generation strategies into existing workflows.

Lonescale’s platform is also a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, startup owners, business owners, and heads of sales looking to generate high-quality leads and increase revenue. The self-service platform is user-friendly and offers valuable insights and recommendations to help businesses maximize their sales potential.

In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s more important than ever to prioritize data-driven strategies for generating leads and driving revenue growth. Lonescale’s platform offers a comprehensive solution for businesses of all sizes, providing valuable insights, automating lead generation processes, and helping companies to turn job changes into revenue.

If you’re looking to fuel your sales growth with data-driven lead generation strategies, Lonescale is an essential tool to consider. With its easy-to-use platform, powerful insights, and seamless integrations with existing sales tools, Lonescale is an indispensable resource for businesses looking to stay ahead of the competition and drive revenue growth.

Lonescale’s platform also offers a range of data cleaning, artificial intelligence, and data enrichment services to ensure that businesses are working with accurate and reliable data. This is essential for effective lead generation and sales efforts, as inaccurate or incomplete data, can result in wasted time and missed opportunities.

Lonescale’s platform also emphasizes the importance of effective CRM (customer relationship management) strategies, offering valuable tools for managing customer data and interactions. By streamlining these processes and providing valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences, Lonescale’s platform can help businesses build more robust and more effective relationships with their customers.

So why wait? Visit Lonescale’s website today to learn more about how their platform can help you generate high-quality leads and drive revenue growth for your business.

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