2016

Manage a Volunteer Organization? Hire an Associate Management Company for Your Technology Needs

If you manage an organization that has a volunteer board with no staff, your life is likely extremely busy as well as stressful. You may have to track the income and expenses, take minutes at your board meetings, or plan upcoming events. Another thing you may be in charge of is your technology needs, such as developing a good website and maintaining the site. Fortunately, you can free up a lot of your time by handing the reigns over to an association management company (AMC), as they can help you with all of your technology needs.…

Don't Miss Out On The Advertising Benefits Of Custom Stickers

Superior customer service and quality remain the foundation of a successful business model. However, these factors don’t necessarily mean you will have a steady flow of customers coming through the door. Relying on effective marketing tools is the only way to really work towards this goal. If your business is looking to expand your efforts in this department, don’t overlook the benefits custom stickers can offer. Allows You To Brand Everything…

Heat Pumps: Absorption Vs Ductless

Setting up a heating system can be a pretty complicated task. You want to make sure that you make a choice that will last you for years, but you also want to balance that with a low upfront cost, limited maintenance requirements, and good average efficiency. One of the best options for satisfying many, if not all, of those requirements is a heat pump. How do heat pumps work? Although they may sound a little strange, heat pumps are really just air conditioners that have the capability of working backwards.…

Grave Site Personalization Tips To Honor Your Lost Loved One

For many families, a loved one’s grave site becomes a place where everyone gathers periodically to remember their lost family member and where others visit privately to maintain their connection with the person. If you’ve recently lost someone, you might be looking for some ways to make his or her grave a truly personalized memorial. Here are a few things you can consider to honor his or her memory and make it personal.…

The Best Of Both Worlds: Furniture Choices For Combination Open/Closed Offices

The idea of an open office design is seductive–by removing walls and creating open, communal space, employees can work while feeling free to move about, collaborate, and maximize productivity in a natural fashion. This comes with an added financial incentive for business owners, too. Open office layouts have dropped the average space required in an office for each worker from 225 square feet in 2010 to an estimated 151 square feet in 2017.…

Make The Right Pond Repairs When Selling A House

When selling your home, a beautiful pond can be a considerable asset. Depending on the pond’s size and proximity to your home, it may increase your home’s value by anywhere from 5 to 35 percent. Repairing a deteriorated pond, however, might require a lot of money, which presents a dilemma. You must decide whether investing money in repairs is worth the potential boost in your home’s selling price. Here are some tips on which pond repairs to make and which to forgo when selling your home for the greatest return on your investment in repairs.…

How Can You Help Your Employees Achieve Financial Security (Without Offering A Pension)?

If you’re like many business owners, you’re constantly looking for ways to attract the best new talent as employees without putting your bottom line at risk. With the administrative and logistical burdens placed on many employers by federal laws like the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other regulations, you may not feel you have the leeway to offer any long-term retirement options like a pension. What other benefits can you provide to your employees to encourage them to remain with your company for the long haul?…