Miss Newark/ Miss Essex County Pageants - 2/25/12 - Renaissance Hotel

For Immediate release:


On Saturday February 25th, the Miss Newark Pageant will hold it's 4th annual CROWNING OF THE QUEEN Pageant Ceremony to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Elizabeth, NJ. This event will directly impact over 75 families. The Miss Newark Pageant is a true scholarship program and awards are based on scholastic achievement, public speaking, volunteerism and individuality. The Miss Newark Pageant has awarded over $10,000 in cash and tuition to deserving young ladies and on February 25th will award over $5000 in scholarships to approximately 10 deserving college bound young women.  

The Miss Newark Pageant is a philanthropic and social organization with a focus on bringing sweeping changes to the immediate community. Their core curriculum, involves teaching youngsters leadership, teamwork, life-skill development, and service to the community through deep experimental community learning.

This year, the Miss Newark Pageant has become a part of the Miss Northern USA Pageant System. As a result,  a double crowning ceremony will take place: Miss Newark & Miss Essex County. Winners of the Miss Newark & Miss Essex County title will have the opportunity to go to the National Pageant to compete for the title of Miss Northern USA and WIN up to $10,000 in scholarships and prizes. 

WHO: Miss Newark Pageant

WHAT: The Crowning of Miss Newark/ Miss Essex County

WHEN: February 25, 2012 - 9am-5pm (Main Show 2-5pm)

WHERE: Renaissance Hotel (Jr. Ballroom) 1000 Spring Street Elizabeth, NJ (Across From Newark Airport)

WHY: To support young women financially & academically while providing them with the necessary confidence and life skills that they will need in order to become successful productive citizens.

To purchase tickets visit: http://newarkessexpageants.eventbrite.com/

For more information, contact Cathy Payne (Pageant Director) at (973) 797-9514.

www.missnewark.org

www.missnorthernusa.com

How to start a business in a recession

Starting a business during a recession might sound crazy!......, but in reality, a slow economy can be an excellent time to launch a successful operation. 


Many existing companies are going out of business or looking for partnerships, which means a savvy business person can get into the market at a lower cost. If you have an idea that is fresh & new that may mean an extra source of income for you, so be brave and challenge the opportunity.

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  Plan. Write out a business plan. It maps out how you intend to run your operation and when you expect to realize profit. The business plan is a necessary document.

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         Research the area in which you plan to launch your business, and incorporate your findings into                your business plan. Is the need for your type of business growing or slowing? Who are your           
         competitors? Are they faring well or falling by the wayside? What will you do differently from them to          compete in a slow economy?

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  Develop a marketing plan. Much like a business plan, a marketing plan will help you identify your target demographic. Are the prospective people in your target market continuing to buy the product or service you plan to offer, or are they looking for less expensive alternatives? Can you offer something different from your competition? Consumers will spend money in a recession as long as they can see value in their purchases. Consider ways to promote your product or service that shows customers how they can save time or money or do things for themselves.
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  Secure all necessary business licenses. This can be accomplished through your state secretary of state's office or your local business licensing bureau.
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  Select a location for your business. In this economy, getting an office may be expensive. Think about shared office space or places that rent hourly. A great hourly/ monthly studio rental facility that does this is Majesty Loft www.majestyloft.com. Their rates start at $10/hr. you'll need the extra money to fall back on.
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  Purchase supplies, equipment and inventory for your business. Before paying retail price for new items, look at similar businesses that are downsizing or going out of business because of the recession and consider the benefits of buying out their stock.
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  Hire and train interns from your local college and open for business. Make customer service a major priority and continually watch for trends in your industry that might signal a downward economic trajectory for your business. Revisit your business and marketing plans on a regular basis to keep you on track and recession-proof.

By Cathy Payne

References: Ehow.com