2018

  • Landlord Of A Multifamily Unit? Prepare For Winter & Snow Removal

    If you are the landlord of a multifamily property, you have the legal obligation to ensure the property is safe for tenants and visitors. When it comes to snow accumulation, this typically means that you are responsible for snow removal, particularly when common entrances and means of egresses are shared. Preparing for winter and snowfall ahead of time is essential in ensuring your requirements are met. Here's what you need to do.
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  • Use Restroom Trailers, Waste Receptacles, and a Dining Area for a German Festival

    If a German music, food, and beer festival is being held on your restaurant's property next month, there are a few ways that you can provide your clients with comfort and convenience during their visit, which will likely result in them staying throughout the gala. Each of the features are designated for outdoor use, which will keep foot traffic at bay so your restaurant doesn't get dirty during the festival.
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  • Promoting Your Business: What Approach Will You Use?

    Marketing 101 states that every person engaged in business has to promote what they do or they will fail. As you have just started a new business, and you really want it to succeed, how are you going to promote it? Commercials on TV are expensive, so you do not want to blow your entire promotional budget on one or two commercials that possibly only a small number of people will see.
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  • Selling Valuable Antiques Smartly: Here's How

    Whether you own a 1914 Jeweler Marked First Class Iron Cross or a diamond necklace that belonged to a great-grandmother, selling valuable antiques can be tough. You don't want to undersell, of course, but you want to price it attractively enough to sell. You need to find buyers. You must ensure that they'll be satisfied with the piece after their purchase. How can you sell old valuables smartly? 1-Get an Appraisal
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  • Tips And Strategies For Managing Your Business's Printer Ink Usage

    Businesses that utilize printers may have large demands for ink cartridges. These cartridges can be expensive, but there may not be a way for you to reduce your printing needs. Luckily, there may be ways to help lower ink costs by reducing waste. Ensure Compatibility When Changing Ink Brands In order to take advantage of good deals and other buying opportunities, you may need to change brands of ink. Prior to changing the type of ink that you are using in your printers, you must take steps to ensure compatibility between the cartridges and the printer before ordering bulk amounts of the ink.
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  • Tips For Designing Effective And Attractive Custom Outdoor Banners For Your Business

    If your business is having a blowout sale or if you simply want to bring in more customers by hanging up a colorful outdoor banner outside of your store's entrance door, then these tips will help you design an effective and attractive custom outdoor banner: Tip: Use the Fewest Words Necessary to Get Your Message Across When you hang up a banner outside of your store, potential customers need to be able to read it quickly as they pass by in their cars or on public transportation.
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  • Aliases And Nicknames: How Knowing People By Other Names Protects Your Business

    Many people have nicknames, or names they go by that are shorter versions of their given names. Other people have aliases because they have been in trouble before. Knowing the difference, and knowing which ones your employees go by, helps reduce company risk. Here is how your business can use name matching tools to determine if your employees are risk-free and/or if the applicants to your company might spell trouble.
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  • Choosing Ergonomic Chairs For Your Office: What You Need To Know

    When ordering commercial furniture for an office from a place like D and R Office Works Inc., there are a lot of considerations that need to be kept in mind. Cost and appearance are important, but comfort and ergonomics are key to keeping your employees happy and healthy at their desk jobs. As you shop for office chairs, then, there are a few important things to look for from an ergonomics standpoint.
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