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  • Business Start-Up Connections: 3 Tips To Improving In-Person Networking Skills

    16 January 2017

    Following the American dream of owning a small business is desirable to approximately 65% of American adults under the age of 30. If you've always dreamed of having the freedom to work for yourself and not for a boss, it's vital that you learn the intricacies involved with operating a business. You can't accomplish everything alone, and you'll need to learn how to build quality business relationships. Fortunately, there are many business partner network services out there that can connect you with like-minded people.

  • 3 Health Conditions That Are Commonly Treated By A Physical Therapist

    6 January 2017

    In the health care profession, a physical therapist (PT) holds a license to treat patients who need to restore mobility and relieve pain due to a medical condition or injury. The physical therapist's job is to help the patient manage their condition, either on a short or long-term basis. Some physical therapists work in private practices, although many are employed at hospitals and clinics, inpatient rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and even some schools.

  • 5 Healthier Alternatives To The Standard Office Chair

    21 November 2016

    It's hard to imagine sitting down as something that could shave years off your life, but recent studies have found that sitting for 8 to 12 hours a day could have serious health consequences, including an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sitting in a standard office chair for hours at a time can eventually contribute to back pain, bad posture, and a decline in overall health as you age.

  • Choosing Packaging Options For Your Mail-Order Food Business

    9 September 2016

    Mail order food subscription businesses are growing in popularity, and having a good way to package your items can help your business to stand out. If you operate one of these businesses or you are considering starting one, here are some packaging ideas you can use to get your customers excited about your products. Custom Printing Your boxes don't have to be plain and brown. Custom-printed boxes with your company's signature colors and branding let customers know when they've gotten something fun in their mailboxes.

  • How Your Company's Mailing Materials Can Help You Market Your Business

    3 July 2016

    When you're trying to optimize your company's marketing efforts, it is important to recognize that there are marketing opportunities everywhere. For example, one thing that you may have overlooked is the benefit of branding your company's mailing supplies. When you put your brand logo on your mailing containers, you ensure that everyone who handles that package sees your company's brand. Here are a few tips to help you put that into practice.

  • Wedding Swatch Party: How Swatch Cards Can Help Pick Out Wedding Colors

    28 June 2016

    The theme of most weddings is dependent upon the colors that the bride and groom select. While it can be easy to just go with your favorite colors for your wedding, it is a good idea to mull over what will work easily for your wedding. If you are in the very beginning stages of planning your wedding, order some apparel swatch cards in a dozen or more shades that you are interested in.

  • Reluctant To Give Away Those Smaller Clothes? What Are Your Long-Term Storage Options?

    13 June 2016

    Whether you've recently gained weight due to a medical condition or medication or have discovered you're pregnant, you may be facing months or even years before you can fit into most of your smaller-sized clothes again. If you're hopeful that you'll be able to regain your form or size, you may be reluctant to sell or give away your clothes -- on the other hand, you may need to free up room for your new larger wardrobe.

  • Using Tarps In Modern Earth Home Construction

    11 November 2014

    There are many advantages to earth homes, including the fact that they are eco-friendly, inexpensive, and highly customizable. Most techniques rely on soil found at the construction site, supplemented with purchased sand, clay, or straw, and require very few tools. With a few buckets, a solid tamping bar, a level and plenty of personal labor you can construct a small cottage during a single summer. Of course, you can purchase other equipment to make your work easier.

  • Want To Learn American Sign Language? 5 Steps To Get You Started

    16 October 2014

    Because there are approximately 70 million deaf people who use sign language as their primary or native language, being fluent in the language has numerous benefits including: being able to communicate with a deaf friend or family member offering interpreting or translation services communicating with some types of animals using the language in your profession (e.g., scuba divers, firefighters, police officers) making yourself more attractive to a job you are applying for Whatever your reason is for desiring to learn the language, follow these 5 steps to become a fluent ASL signer.

  • Renting Storage Space For Your Business? 2 Tips That Can Save You A World Of Hassle

    25 September 2014

    When companies snag truckloads of stock for great prices or hang onto older, but still-functional equipment, they often find themselves without anywhere to store it. Fortunately, self-storage facilities offer affordable, easily accessible space, which is probably why business inventory accounts for about 30% of all storage occupancy. If you are thinking about renting a storage unit for your company, follow these two tips to avoid unnecessary frustration.     1: List the Business Name in the Contract