Most business owners do a good job budgeting for the expenses they expect. It’s the ones they don’t expect that usually cause the biggest problems. Everyone plans for rent, payroll, inventory, and utilities. Those numbers are relatively easy to estimate. What catches people off guard are the unexpected expenses that seem to happen all at once.
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After more than twenty years in business, I wanted to build the kind of networking experience I would actually want to attend. A room filled with entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders who came with the intention of building real relationships. That’s what Next Level Networking is all about.
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When I negotiate a commercial lease, I look at the entire structure, not just the monthly number. Free rent, buildout support, tenant improvement allowances, the lease start date, and other concessions can sometimes create more value than a lower asking rent.
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I’ve learned over the years is that not every networking event is worth your time. After more than twenty years in business, I’ve become much more intentional about where I spend my evenings and who I spend them with. I don’t need to be in the biggest room. I’d rather be in the right one. And that’s why we have SOUP, the Society of Urban Professionals.
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Next Level Networking is our curated speed-networking experience in East Harlem, designed to help you meet people who could become referral partners, collaborators, clients, or long-term business connections.
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Most people think the next move is just getting a bigger location. It’s not always that simple. If you’re thinking about expanding, there’s a smarter way to approach it.
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At our recent SOUP NYC Next Level Networking event at the Virtuoso Realty Group office in East Harlem, the gathering was more intimate than some of our previous events. It gave us the chance to…
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People talk about balance like it’s something you figure out once and then you’re set. That hasn’t been my experience..
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Starting a business is exciting, but it forces you to get honest quickly. The difference between moving forward with clarity or running into..
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Here in New York City, Juneteenth has evolved into a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community, offering unique opportunities for…
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