“Lean” project management is all about doing more with less. Quickly creating a great product to roll out to your customers, while using as little money as possible, is the goal for many CEOs. The famous Wright Brothers were a pair with less money, fewer resources, and a smaller team than other innovators trying to get their planes in the air — yet they were […] Read more »
Four organizations – Pepperdine University, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and FundWell – came together to measure the financial health of small businesses. The goal was to raise awareness of financial best practices among small to medium businesses. After all 65% of the new job growth in 1993-2009 came from small businesses and without complete financial awareness, […] Read more »
Did you know there are more than 33,055 WordPress plugins available in the WordPress plugins directory? With so many options, it’s far too easy to get overwhelmed when you’re just starting out. Not only are there thousands of options to choose from, but it seems like everyone is promoting a different plugin! After getting tired of the trial and error approach someone finally decided that […] Read more »
Amongst 35 countries in the developed world, Australians were rated as having an above average lifestyle. Australian men and women scored higher than average in 11 dimensions examined in the 2014 OECD How’s Life Report, when compared to other OECD countries and major economies. The report covers government, civic engagement, environmental quality, health, housing, personal security, jobs, earnings, education, skills, well-being, social connections, income and wealth. The only exception […] Read more »
Business owners face countless daily obstacles. You have to worry about numerous things such as safety standards, employees, customers, accounts, etc. It goes to say that it’s more than a job – it’s a way of life. To have a successful business, you have to have the right tools at your disposal. For instance, many businesses now offer different payment options that include debit, credit […] Read more »
Right now there are over 38 million renters throughout the United States; a number that is only going up every year. One of the last things that comes to mind when thinking about a rental property (whether it’s a house, apartment, condo, townhome, etc.) is the likelihood of a home invasion happening. But, when you stop to consider it, burglars don’t care whose name is listed […] Read more »
When attending a formal event we all know that the correct attire is important, but there are many aspects of a formal Scottish Highland dress outfit that people may be unaware of. Of course the kilt is of great importance, the color of which usually matches your clan colors. But did you also know that these colors can set the theme or tone of your whole […] Read more »
Have you been considering installing a French drain system to help with the standing water that gathers on your lawn? French drainage systems can be the perfect solution for problems such as soggy lawns and standing water, but there’s much more to them than initially meets the eye! The award-winning Portland, Oregon landscaping experts at Landscape East & West have been helping their customers overcome […] Read more »
This infographic features the popular movie Casino, with acting legends Robert de Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci. The fact that the story isn’t completely fictional drew in a fan base of casual audiences and avid gamblers. Its true-to-life characters and the day-to-day casino operations bring this biographical crime drama to life. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, without giving away any spoilers, we can […] Read more »
The number of self storage facilities continues to grow across the world, especially in the UK and America. There are two main types of self storage – indoor and outdoor – both of which have their strengths and weaknesses. My Storage Pod has created a handy infographic listing the pros and cons of both types of storage to help potential self storage buyers and renters choose […] Read more »