Daily Archives: October 7, 2013

7 Website Essentials to Land More Sales (Infographic) | Bedford NY Realtor

So much in business isn’t black and white, but there are some simple ways to  increase your customer engagement and attract more sales. Creating a  user-friendly website is a good place to start. For example, according to  information compiled by online marketing firm Reach Local, 46 percent of consumers use their smartphones  to research products or businesses. So, making your website mobile-friendly is  crucial.

For more tips to improve your company’s website, check out the infographic  below.

 

 

Read more: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/228217#ixzz2h2g3YjRW

Susan Sarandon hands over Clinton Hill pad to rocker son | Pound Ridge Real Estate

Famed actress Susan Sarandon has unloaded one of her three New York City apartments to her musician son, by way of a trust overseen by the ex-wife of television personality Geraldo Rivera and a veteran Hollywood actress.

Sarandon transferred the apartment at 334 Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill for $900,000 — the same price she paid for it in January 2012 — to a trust named after Miles Robbins, her son with long-time partner, the actor Tim Robbins, property records filed with the city today show.

The trustees of the Lancaster, Pa.-based trust are Edith Vonnegut, the daughter of noted novelist Kurt Vonnegut and Rivera’s former wife, and actress Lynn Cohen, who has appeared on the television show “Sex and the City” and is part of the cast of the upcoming “Hunger Games” film.

Sarandon won an Academy Award in 1996 for her leading role in “Dead Man Walking” and is a four-time Oscar nominee. Her more memorable film roles include “Thelma & Louise” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Miles Robbins, 21, is a musician and has appeared in a few of his mom’s films, including “The Greatest” and “Dead Man Walking.”

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 2,500-square-foot apartment includes 17-foot ceilings, a vaulted skylight, a working fireplace and 25-foot long rooms, according to the most recent listing.

Artist Danny Simmons, the older brother of music maven Russell Simmons, was the apartment’s previous owner. He put it on and off the market over the course of six years, beginning in May 2006, when it was priced at $1.25 million, StreetEasy and city property records show. Russell’s name was on the deed of the apartment until 2005, records show.

Toni Martin of the Corcoran Group had the listing when Sarandon purchased the home. She could not immediately be reached for comment.

Sarandon also owns a West Village penthouse at 61 West 9th Street, which she purchased in June 2011 for $1.75 million, as previously reported. She also owns a co-op at 147 West 15th Street in Chelsea, which she purchased from Tom Robbins for $3.2 million in June 2011 after they split.

 

 

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/10/03/susan-sarandon-hands-over-clinton-hill-pad-to-rocker-son/

Hog And Hominy Collard Greens | Bedford Corners Homes

These collard greens from the Memphis restaurant Hog and Hominy are seasoned hot pepper vinegar and an Italian sausage called Nduja (pronounced en-doo-ya). Nduja sausage has a spicy flavor and spreadable texture. If you can’t find Nduja, any soft Italian sausage will work.

The flavor of these greens is so delicious, but I think it’s the addition of hominy kernels that really makes them a stand out.

Instructions

Submerge the collard greens in a large bowl of water and swish them around vigorously to remove the grit. Drain the greens and repeat two more times.

Warm a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and sauté them until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the Nduja and bacon and sauté until the bacon starts to get crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper vinegar and stir to scrape up the brown bits on the pan bottom. Add the greens, cover with the stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the greens are tender, about 45 minutes.

Just before serving, add the hominy and pepper vinegar to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with lots of potlikker (sauce from boiling the greens).

 

 

http://www.pallensmith.com/food/recipes/hog-and-hominy-collard-greens

How to Grow Your Business Network With Social Media | Chappaqua NY Realtor

Is your business or company struggling to find new customers?

Do you know how to build your business network on social media?

Before you can sell, you have to create a trusted relationship with your future customer.

In this article, you’ll discover four ways to use social media to find and establish relationships with new prospects and leads for your business.

#1: Join a Conversation on Twitter

Tweet chats are great for person-to-person networking on Twitter and they can act as one of the single best lead generation tools in social media.

You can consult a number of lists to quickly locate chats that are relevant to you. These lists include hashtags and other key information like date, time and the name of the host or owner of the chat.

A tweet chat example.

The best thing about tweet chats is that while almost everyone starts out a stranger, over time the participants begin to know one another and develop relationships that extend beyond the regularly scheduled chat.

During the chat, you’ll find people who ask questions you can answer. Your replies will be limited to 140 characters, so they’ll need to be as concise as possible. Use the opportunity to let participants know you’re open to accepting a follow and a direct message from them and carrying the conversation further by phone or on another platform.

#2: Participate in LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn groups hold a lot of opportunity for networking with people who fit your prospect profile.

There’s an easy way to find the groups you are interested in. Hover on Interests in the header navigation and click on Groups. From here, click on More>> in the Groups You May Like box.

From here, use keywords specific to your industry to search for and find groups relevant to your business. You can filter your search results by Relationship, Categories and Languages.

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/build-your-business-network/