2015

Planning A Funeral: 5 Ways To Reduce Stress

Losing a loved one is devastating, but if you are in charge of planning their funeral, it can also put enormous amounts of stress on you. If you are or will be planning a funeral in the near future, check out these five tips to help you reduce your stress, so you can honor your loved one. Do Some Pre-Planning If your loved one hasn’t passed but is nearing the end of their life, do a little pre-planning to help you prepare for the funeral.…

What Should You Know About Document Security When Becoming A Medical Transcriptionist?

If you’re a medical transcriptionist who takes full advantage of your industry’s perks by working from home and setting your own hours, you may hope to never return to an office for a traditional 9-to-5 job. Indeed, many transcriptionists can average $16 per hour or more while working from the comfort of their own homes. However, the strict regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA) can place a significant administrative burden on those responsible for keeping patient records at a home office.…

Understanding The Importance Of A Continuum Of Care In Senior Living Arrangements

If you have an aging parent who may no longer be safe living alone, you have probably been forced to explore the living  arrangement options available to you. While moving them in with you may be the easiest thing to do, it is not always to best plan for either of you. If you choose to move them into an independent, or an assisted living arrangement, it is important to ensure that the facility offers a continuum of care.…

Three Things An Answering Service Can Do For Your Real Estate Office

The real estate industry is a dynamic one, particularly when you’re juggling multiple listings and working with several potential buyers. With so much going on all the time, you might find yourself feeling tethered to your phone. If you’re struggling to catch all of those incoming phone calls amidst the other appointments, showings and inspections, an answering service may be what you need. Here’s a look at what an answering service could do for your real estate business.…

Getting Great Bargains From Jewelry Pawn Shops: 3 Ways To Test For Real Sterling Silver

There are over 12,000 pawn shops currently operating in the United States, and one of them is bound to have great deals on jewelry. It’s easy to find jewelry made from precious metals and stones forgotten at a jewelry pawn shop. In particular, it’s easy to find great bargains on sterling silver jewelry, which can be worth a lot more than their price tags. To make sure you’re getting what you paid for, perform these 3 tests to confirm whether the sterling silver is real.…

Tips For Creating A Compelling Storefront

Stores are everywhere. Every store has competition close by, making it difficult for new stores to get customers. You need to make your storefront stand out so people are compelled to come inside. If you have no idea where to begin, here are tips for creating a compelling storefront. Signs, Signs, Signs A fantastic sign is the most important accessory you can add to your storefront. People won’t come inside if they have no idea what the store is.…

A Manager's Job Is Never Done: Tips For Settling Disputes Between Tenants

From reviewing perspective tenants to making sure the apartment grounds remain immaculate, property managers must perform a multitude of jobs. For the most part, these responsibilities are pleasant and fulfilling. However, there are other instances when you are forced to perform the more unpleasant duties of your job – including dealing with tenant disputes. If you have renters who simply don’t get along, here are a few tips to help you end these disagreements quickly and peacefully:…

Help Your Youth Sport Team! Organize a Discount Card Fundraiser Using Membership Management Software

If your youth sport’s organization has seen a decline in participation in recent years, it may be due to the high costs that parents have to shell out so their children can participate. Parents pay out an average of $671 per child, per year for uniforms, registration costs and other sport-related essentials. And 21% pay $1,000 or more per child, per year. Given those alarming numbers, it may be a good idea for you to increase your club’s fundraising attempts with discount cards.…

Tips for Troubleshooting a Sluggish or Non-responsive Pressure Washer

Pressure washers rely on a small engine to power the system. Sometimes, those small engines are vulnerable to malfunctions and damage due to contaminants in gasoline. In addition, the carburetor can clog easily leading to more operational problems. Since stale fuel is a common source of these problems, that’s the first thing you should consider if your pressure washer has been sitting a while and won’t start. Here are some tips to help you deal with that.…

Teenagers at the Microphone: 5 Reasons Why Your Youth Organization Should Host a Podcast

If you are the leader of a youth organization, whether it is well-established or just starting out, you should seriously consider getting your members involved in creating a podcast. Podcasts vary from simple to complex, but can be started with little special equipment or technical knowledge. Encouraging your group to start a podcast can result in many benefits that will help define and shape your organization in a positive way. …