Ask any credible financial planner the best way to get one’s finances in order and their immediate response will likely be: “Complete a budget and stick to it.” It’s a great tool for any family, business or entity to use to track their money – no matter how big the wallet. In an organization as … [Read more...] about HED
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The How and When of Buying Investment Properties
Are you ready to buy an investment property? Here are some things to consider. 1. Location, location, location. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Invest in the best location you can afford. It will determine the kind of tenants you will attract and how much rent you can … [Read more...] about The How and When of Buying Investment Properties
Creating the Right Atmosphere
Consider your favorite restaurant or retail shop: when you’re there, how do you feel? Are the surroundings austere or lush? What colors are used in the space? Are there artworks on display? What message do they convey about the business? The right surroundings, including the art, create a mood that … [Read more...] about Creating the Right Atmosphere
Pearls Before Guys
I like practical books. It’s fine to read about the exploits of successful business gurus. But I’m always left wondering if their success might be more a matter of luck than the sure-fire strategies they wave about with so much bravado – starting with the fact that most of them are men. Face it, … [Read more...] about Pearls Before Guys
Heart Care and Aspirin Allergy
People who undergo cardiac procedures often get a new lease on life. Once again, their heart can pump blood to a body previously starved of oxygen. To remain successful, this new life has some non-negotiables: a nutritious diet, exercise and medication. For many, therapy includes a low dose “aspirin … [Read more...] about Heart Care and Aspirin Allergy
Bad Reviews on Social Media
As the saying goes, your reputation precedes you. In today’s online world, the potential new customer might know everything about you because of your cyber reputation. We all use them – social applications to help us find a good place to grab a burger, lay our tired heads, balance a messy checkbook … [Read more...] about Bad Reviews on Social Media
Cloud Data Storage
One thing has become clear in the last year: Hollywood has declared war on the Internet. Rupert Murdoch and his colleagues, not content with grossing billions of dollars on their blockbuster movies, have decided to spend some of those billions to lobby Congress to try and get legislation passed that … [Read more...] about Cloud Data Storage
Common Ailments and Massage
Life can be so amazing so often, but every once in a while, circumstances can take their toll and make us feel a little overwhelmed and bogged down. Sometimes these events have a domino effect and other times, they are a singular occurrence. Either way, therapeutic massage is a natural and effective … [Read more...] about Common Ailments and Massage
Do It Yourself Acupressure
Tired of using painkillers, antihistamines and antacids? Many over the counter medications can have serious side effects. Analgesics can lead to ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems and long-term use can damage the liver and/or kidneys. How about holistic health care you can do yourself? Using … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Acupressure
Wallpaper and Dinosaurs
Wallpaper and dinosaurs…contrary to popular belief, only one of these two are truly extinct. Although both of them were in existence for many centuries, wallcoverings have stood the test of time and are once again thriving. Through the years, wallpaper has gotten a bad rap. We have all seen the … [Read more...] about Wallpaper and Dinosaurs