Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Wizard Studios founder and CEO Matthew Saravay about how his production and events business grew out of the COVID pandemic on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

Optimism Prevails among NY Small and Mid-Size Businesses

Mar 1st, 2023 13m 48s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso chat with Cory Schouten, editor-in-chief of Crain's New York Business on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

This Business is Nimble Enough to Follow Sales in a Changing Industry

Feb 22nd, 2023 15m 20s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso speak with Ellen Aschendorf, president of Egg Electric, Inc. on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

Why Suburban Small Businesses are Thriving

Feb 15th, 2023 11m 58s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso catch up with Kathryn Wylde, the president and CEO of the influential Partnership for New York City business group on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

An 'Unconventional' Dance Studio Business

Feb 8th, 2023 14m 19s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Busola George, founder of SoL-I Movement Center on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

User-Generated Content Leads Digital Sales Growth at Hoek Home

Jan 25th, 2023 11m 21s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Hoek Home founders Conor Coghlan and Brian Chu about how they are essentially competing against Ikea for space in the DIY home furniture space.

Bronx Fashion Business Grows through Partners with Non-Profits and Schools

Jan 18th, 2023 10m 19s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Bronx Fashion Week founder Flora Montes on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

Small Businesses Have an Advantage in this Sector

Jan 13th, 2023 1m

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Side Hustles Will Become More Common in 2023

Jan 12th, 2023 54s

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This Industry is Booming in Manhattan

Jan 11th, 2023 53s

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New Businesses are Catering to Changing Demographics in Manhattan

Jan 11th, 2023 15m 15s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Jonathan Bowles, executive director of the Center for an Urban Future.

How to Modernize Your Sales Force

Jan 4th, 2023 11m 3s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Bill Aulet, managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and Ethernet Inventors Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Harlem Chocolatier Becomes More Sustainable after COVID Supply Chain Woes

Dec 14th, 2022 17m 41s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Jessica Spaulding of Harlem Chocolate Factory about her long journey from her mother's kitchen to running a growing local chocolate brand and jumping economic hurdles.

New Opportunities for Businesses in Green Energy

Dec 7th, 2022 16m 45s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk with Reid Garton, CEO of NY State Solar and board member of New York Solar Energy Industries Association.

How to Negotiate Anything!

Nov 30th, 2022 11m 56s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Rich Cohen, son of the "World's Greatest Negotiator" Herb Cohen.

Practical Course for Beginner and Experienced Business Owners

Nov 23rd, 2022 16m 45s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso look at a business program in Connecticut with a strong track record, called the Women's Business Development Council, which provides practical operational and marketing training.

Brooklyn Clothing Store Sees Sales Jump after One Key Move

Nov 16th, 2022 13m 40s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso catch up with Doug Grater of Something Else who has found ways to grow his business during the pandemic.

New Health Care Businesses Flock to Queens

Nov 2nd, 2022 15m 38s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso look at the business environment in Queens with Justin Rodgers, president and CEO of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.

The New Hospitality Jobs in NYC

Oct 26th, 2022 16m 48s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Ariel Palitz, the senior executive director of New York City's Office of Nightlife.

UWS Photo Store is Growing in New Ways

Oct 12th, 2022 12m 42s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso catch up with Kim Duncan of goldenlight visions for a Small Business Spotlight survival update.

Growing Sales without Finding New Customers

Oct 5th, 2022 22m 32s

Slice founder Ilir Sela tells Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso about his digital platform for local pizzarias and how it enables these small businesses to maximize revenues within their core customer base.

How to Build a Sustainable and Profitable Social Media Following

Sep 28th, 2022 14m 37s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.

CT Automotive Supplier Begins Installing EV Chargers Nationwide

Sep 21st, 2022 17m 47s

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Joe Shomberg, president of Viking Equipment of Connecticut, which is installing chargers for electric vehicles at homes, dealerships and gas stations nationwide.

Future of NYC Offices Under Development

Sep 14th, 2022 18m

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR Realty about the future of New York City's office buildings and what it will take for the city to be competitive in a post-pandemic environment.