By Rob Basso on
10/24/2011 8:41 AM
Many of my company’s large competitors are public companies that have been in the market for more than 25 years. They blazed a trail for smaller service providers and always appear to be on the cutting edge (or even bleeding edge) of what clients want in a payroll service provider. They have massive marketing budgets and equally large funds for training programs aimed at churning out highly-polished salespeople through a cookie-cutter machine. Each newly-minted salesperson appears better groomed than the previous one produced by this highly industrialized training mechanism. However, I’m not envious and I certainly don’t covet this sterile approach...
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By Rob Basso on
9/7/2011 10:13 AM
Working with the 20-something crowd is incredibly rewarding because you can have a tremendous impact on their outlook on career, life and desires. Shaped by a youth of instant gratification—compliments of today’s technology—many of the young adults entering today’s workforce have a different take on work and career than my generation. Quite frankly, it can be a challenge to bridge the gap to get the best from a set of society that is sometimes characterized as having a lack of ambition. Bridging that generational gap to find out what truly motivates the latest wave of college graduates is key to the growth of our struggling economy and future success as a nation....
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By Rob Basso on
8/30/2011 2:27 PM
The Basso Business Building Program features a unique format where we work with business owners and professionals to provide them with a formula for success through focused planning, strategic goal setting, weekly consulting sessions and candid video updates of their progress. Marvin Soskil, the owner of Brett Harrison Jewels and Sluggers Jewels, has been working diligently with the Basso on Business team to make changes in every aspect of his professional life in order to make some major league decision and strategic business changes...
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By Rob Basso on
4/26/2011 11:57 AM
The Basso Business Building Program features a unique format where we work with business owners and professionals to provide them with a formula for success through focused planning, strategic goal setting, weekly consulting sessions and candid video updates of their progress. Brian Fagan of All Boro has been working diligently with the Basso on Business team to make changes in every aspect of his professional life in order to achieve his goals. This week Brian focused on keeping his thoughts positive and upbeat in all situations that may arise as opposed to immediately seeing each situation in a negative light. Brian took the time to really focus on each challenge that came up this week and concentrate on keeping his thoughts constructive and optimistic. This allowed him to turn each situation into a positive opportunity while keeping his stress level down and remaining focused on his weekly goals without being distracted by the challenges that came up.
Check out the video for Brian’s candid thoughts and make sure to leave your comments and suggestions. Make sure to tune in each week for new updates from Brian and the Basso on Business team.
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By Rob Basso on
11/11/2010 11:01 AM
Everyone talks about the Long Island “brain drain” and how lack of jobs and affordable housing are driving the youth off Long Island, but as a business owner or working professional, what can we do to stop this slow exodus of young talent?
The members of the Long Island Elite (LIE) asked themselves the same question, and the result was the Believe symposium taking place on Monday, November 15th, 2010. The mission for the Believe Symposium is to empower Long Islander’s to create a better environment to raise a family, start a business and live a prosperous life. By challenging our youth to envision their future and take steps toward their goals, we will help them believe not only in themselves but the possibilities that lie ahead right here at home...
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