Westchester NY | 914INC. | Third Quarter 2012 Issue

Features

Westchester's Greatest Leaders and Bosses

Meet some of the county’s most respected, admired, and inspiring bosses.

Text by Philip Garrity

Westchester's Most Innovative Businesses

Facing challenges ranging from tough competition and financial difficulties to plain old business inertia, these 10 imaginative companies innovated right through their troubles.

By Ali Jackson-Jolley with Ben Brody

What Every Company Needs To Know About Marketing

It’s more than you think!

By Dave Donelson with Ben Brody

Married Couples Who Work Together

For these Westchester couples, love means never going to work alone.

By Diana Scholl

Departments

Inc.linations Archive »
	Editor's Memo, Q3 2012: Westchester's Great Leaders and Bosses Lead, follow, or get out of the way
Agenda Archive »
	Things that Have Become Obsolete Saying goodbye to things we didn’t realize had already left us By Tom Schreck
	Art Pieces to Decorate Your Workplace Add a bit of pizzazz to your conference room, reception area, or, best of all, your own office with these objets d'art. By Robert Schork
	A Selection of Stylish Blazers and Jackets from Westchester Shops Check out these cool, lightweight alternatives to the ubiquitous navy-blue blazer. Produced by Laurie Yarnell; Photography by John O'Donnell
	Technology: a Selection of New and High-Tech Gizmos, Computer Gear, and Gadgets Presenting the latest and greatest in hi-tech gizmos, gear, and gadgetry By Steve Ditlea
	How Zachys Wine & Liquor President Jeff Zacharia Is Expanding His Company's Presence Across the Globe Jeff Zacharia is bringing Scardale’s Zachys to the rest of the world. By Jenny Higgons
	Asana: a Project Management System for Small Businesses by Facebook Co-Founder Dustin Moskovitz Web-based service helps streamline project management for businesses
	Two Local Design and Marketing Pros Evaluate 914INC.'s Business Card We here at 914INC. thought our business card was pretty strong—until we had it looked at. By Ben Brody
	Tips for Developing Effective Social Media Policies at the Workplace Local experts give their dos and (mostly) don’ts in drafting social-media policies for the workplace.
	Using Instant Messaging at Work to Reduce Email Overload Instant messaging is helping to cut down on email overload at work
	Management Mistakes to Avoid By Scott Simone
	Cost-Saving Tips for Providing Health Insurance for Employees What you should know about not over-paying for your employees’ health insurance (and no one has told you)
	Q&A with Human Resources Pro Edwin Bowman Founding principal, BowmanBecker Consultancy, LLC
	Hastings Author Ed Keller on the Importance of Face-to-Face Marketing Strategies Over Social Media Interactions Hastings author and marketing expert Ed Keller warns that, for many, the social media stampede of today is little more than the gold rush of the new millennium. By Robert Schork
	Local Business Pros on How to Handle Email Overload at Work Local business pros share their strategies. By Cat Zambino
	Fathers Count: Family Services of Westchester's Job-Placement Program for Ex-Convict Dads A local program gets a boost from Uncle Sam to help ex-con dads get hired by county businesses. By Scott Simone
	What Not to Ask Candidates During Job Interviews What not to do when conducting job interviews By Scott Simone
	Green Geam Cab Corp.: All-Hybrid Taxi Company in New Rochelle A New Rochelle taxi company is trying to change the business, as much through environmentally friendly cars as through people-friendly service. By Ben Brody
	How to Identify and Handle Toxic Employees at Work How to spot them, how to deal with them, and how not to hire them in the first place By Robert Schork
	Pace University and SUNY Purchase College Partner with Job Website StreetID to Get Business Grads Wall Street Positions Local colleges seek help online to get their business and finance grads hired on Wall Street. By Scott Simone
	The Goddard School: National Preschool and Childcare Chain Opens in Hastings and Yorktown National preschool business enters the Westchester market with the backing of two local entrepreneurs By Scott Simone
	Business Audiobooks for Your Commute Make the most of your commuting time with these business audiobooks. By Austen Hufford
Downtime Archive »
	Summer Activities You Can Enjoy in the Shade How to enjoy the summer without broiling in the sun By Meaghan Cameron
DRESSED4SUCCESS Archive »
	A Selection of Stylish Turquoise Jewelry from Westchester Shops Just a cool touch of turquoise transforms a warm weather look from blah to blue-tiful. Produced by Laurie Yarnell Photography by John O'Donnell
Zeitgeist Archive »
	Your Work Diet Is Killing You Fast food is easy when you’re rushed, but it’s hurting your health—and your company’s insurance premiums. Still, there might be a way to save both. By Madonna Behen
If You Work In... Archive »
	Information for People Who Work or Reside in Mount Vernon By Austen Hufford
Happy Hour Archive »
	What to Drink This Summer Move over, Chardonnay. These refreshing vintages make for light and breezy seasonal sippers. By Jeanne Muchnick
The Bottom Line Archive »
	Econimic Facts and Stats for Westchester County By Austen Hufford