Celebrity blogger, Jill Dobson (pictured wearing a Patty Tobin necklace above), was in attendance last night at Patty Tobin’s F.O.F. Private Trunk Show event at her Fine Fashion Jewelry boutique in Chelsea, along with Fox Correspondent Courtney Friel, celebrity style expert Felix Mercado, In Touch Weekly’s Amy Palmer, and many, many more. Hear what Jill had to say about last night’s VIP turnout on her blog, Jillinformed.com:
“New York City fashion and media leaders flocked to Patty Tobin Fine Fashion Jewelry Boutique Wednesday night for a sneak peek at the jeweler’s latest and greatest creations. Read more of Black, White and Bejeweled…
Patty joins ladies for luncheon hosted by Kathy Lacey at Michael’s for Gillian Tett, the new US Managing Editor of the Financial Times, on Monday. Read more online at New York Social Diary.
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AMEX Open Forum recently interviewed jewelry designer and life-long entrepreneur, Patty Tobin, to get her insights into how small businesses can save money in the current economic climate. Drawing on her expertise as a business owner, Patty Tobin explains that making the most of your headquarters is a good place to start, but points out that constant negotiations is key to keeping costs down when times are tough.
Here is an excerpt from the July 2nd article that appeared on AMEX Open Forum’s website and BusinessInsider.com:
Get the most out of your headquarters.
Patty Tobin owns a fine jewelry shop in New York City, where the cost of running a business and living is not a trivial expense. Tobin makes it a point to negotiate with her landlord by freezing rent rates, providing a month out of the year lease at no charge, giving credits towards utility charges if not included in rent.
Within her shop she is mindful year-round of heat and air conditioning. “[I am] constantly checking with telephone and cable providers for better rates, too.” Better yet, cut out the landline and fax line — with Blackberrys and iPhones, and everything compatible for email, who needs them?
Read the article, “3 Easy Ways Any Business Can Save Money,” in its entirety here.
Patty Tobin with newly appointed New York City Fire Department Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora and Nick Spadafora at the promotion ceremony held on Randalls Island on June 30th.
Today on the CBS Early Show, child psychologist, Dr. Jen Hartstein, talks with Erica Hill about the pros and cons of having one best friend at an early age.
Today on the CBS Early Show, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein talks to Harry Smith about why teens behave the way they do and how to guide them to smarter decisions.