Newark Regional Business Partnership

Newark Regional Business Partnership is a broad-based member organization that offers a range of services to strengthen the region’s business infrastructure and revitalize New Jersey’s largest city. Nearly 450 corporations, professional firms, small businesses, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations, which employ more than 140,000 people in New Jersey, join NRBP to build relationships and to keep informed about economic opportunity in one of the country’s most accessible regions. NRBP delivers service in four ways: • Connecting members through frequent networking and brokered introductions • Informing members through high quality education, training, and information services • Advocating for business and economic development-friendly public policies and projects to enhance the region’s competitiveness • Revitalizing the Greater Newark region through one-on-one member support and a full spectrum of activity to promote economic growth In sum, NRBP is “Connecting Business for a Greater Newark.” It is a partnership that truly performs for its members and for the revitalization of the region.

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Today’s Financial Challenges for Nonprofits

Finance and accounting for a nonprofit organization can be one of the more intricate and complex processes for even the most experienced accountants and CPAs. Dealing with government grants, contributions, service revenue, and/or fundraising events can cause headaches for those trusted with reporting these revenues.

Key information for non-profits from Spire Group PC!

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How You Say It Matters

by Sharlene Vichness, President, Language Directions LLC 

Summer is often a time when employment options can be top-of-mind for recent graduates and those seeking to climb the career ladder  with a change in position or employer. Employers might also be spending some time in these summer months evaluating their success in gaining new business, satisfying their customer/client needs and creating stronger brand loyalty for the company. 

Consider this: Interpersonal communication skills can be more important than intelligence and product knowledge in the business world.  

Here's why:

Customer service has always been a significant part of business success. Now, more than ever before, companies are realizing that customer  satisfaction is tied directly to their success or failure  to  effectively communicate successfully. Customers were once limited to  what they could purchase within easy travel distance of their homes. Today, the modern market offers nearly limitless potential choices. A customer service experience gone bad can motivate your client to access your  competitor by phone or internet.  For a business to set itself apart from its competitors, it must offer more than just convenience and low  prices. Employees with the necessary communication skills to easily interact  with customers in a friendly, positive, and effective manner can provide  existing and potential customers with something they may not be able to get elsewhere, increasing loyalty and customer retention.

Customer experience today isn't limited only to the nuts and  bolts of the transaction but rather to the totality of their experience interacting with the company through its customer service/call center  representatives. Customers with a positive experience interacting with  your company are three times more likely to recommend your company to others.

Companies: Be aware that the person on the end of the phone line represents your company to your customers or clients. They are  your brand ambassador.  Does your customer service team have the skills to drive new business and retain existing business? Impactful training costs far less than lost or un-gained business. 

Candidates:  "Take the temperature" of your interpersonal  communication skills.  Polish your vocal presence.  It can make a  difference between getting a job offer or a polite rejection.

Language Directions is here to help improve your individual  interpersonal skills or those of your Customer Service/Call Center  team.  Contact us for details of our customized programs - 973-228-8848.

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Benefits of Creating an Attorney Marketing Strategy - David Taylor Design

Having unique content is what really makes digital attorney marketing successful and what could ultimately make your firm successful.

Does your law firm use social media? Learn why it should from David Taylor Design.

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For more than 27 years, I've had the opportunity to be part of infrastructure improvement projects in New Jersey—the state where I've been a resident for most of my life. Engineering projects by their very nature bring unique challenges to overcome, but designing to accommodate utilities, including community involvement in the design process, and minimizing construction impacts are challenges that have to be managed on almost every project. These challenges provide opportunities for our team to develop creative solutions, build consensus, and ultimately provide local and regional improvements that benefit generations to come.

Urban infrastructure comes with a unique set of challenges. Learn more from  Dewberry.

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The following is a summary of some of the more important tax developments that have occurred during the first half of 2017 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood.

Mid-year tax development update from Genova Burns LLC.

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Your Board has just determined its “time” to test the waters with a new service provider i.e. for some reason they want to rebid your audit and tax ...

"To RFP or not to RFP"? That is the question; learn more from Spire Group PC.

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Having been a structural engineer for nearly 30 years, I have been given some unique opportunities, gained valuable experience, and built meaningful relationships with other industry professionals. Although the lessons you learn in engineering school are valuable and necessary, there are a few things that can't be taught in a classroom, but instead must be learned through real-world experience. Speaking specifically about the relationship between a structural engineer and an architect, here are five pieces of advice for young structural engineers...

Are you a young structural engineer or interested in becoming one? Check out these tips from Dewberry’s Joe Wolhar.

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Brexit has created a seismic change to Europe and beyond with respect to the economy, employment, investing, trade, immigration and more. Our experts will continue to bring you the latest as these fast-moving Brexit developments occur. Our Brexit Knowledge Center offers a variety of articles and podcasts for your convenience.

Stay up to date on business developments associated with Brexit with Eisner Amper.

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The IRS probe into about 2,000 charities and foundations executive compensation practices in 2005 was a wake-up call to all not-for-profits to ensure that their compensation practices are compliance and effective.

Non-profits: are your compensation practices in compliance with the IRS? Find out from Spire Group.

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Health Care Reform Timeline

Senate Bill Introduced On June 22, 2017, the Senate introduced its version of the American Healthcare Act (“AHCA”). The Senate bill maintains some of the House bill provisions, but als…

USI Insurance Services, LLC brings us up to date on the latest AHCA bill changes. 

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A sophisticated and rapidly-spreading attack hit the accounts of Gmail users earlier this week, affecting as many as 1 million people, according to a st ...

Did you know? Up to 1 million Gmail users were victims of a phishing scam. Learn more from Spire Group PC.

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The rebirth of the suburbs: The impact of aging millennials and driverless car technology

This multiyear transformation of our downtown areas has led to speculation that the single-family, suburban model of development is dead. In this article, I will make a different prediction. Today,…

Will millennials begin the great suburban renaissance? Find out from RE-NJ.

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Withumpedia - WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Welcome to "Withumpedia," a video-based encyclopedia highlighting accounting-related topics ranging from tax to A&A to cyber crime to advisory services.

Start exploring the “Withumpedia” today!

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When you own a business, you’re accountable for its success. However, if you have a strong, entrepreneurial team supporting you, you can be confident ...

Are your employees empowered? Learn why they should be from Spire Group!

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Dewberry explains the power grid in 90 seconds!

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Computer malware quickly spread to more than 150 countries. Companies are at risk because of a Windows Operating System vulnerability within SMB services running on Port 445. Having this Windows vulnerability unpatched can open the door to infection.

If you haven’t already secured your system(s) against the “WannaCry” bug please do so as soon as possible. EisnerAmper offers guidance.

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Confused about the White House’s tax cut proposal? Spire Group PC breaks down what the changes could mean for individuals and business owners.