Posts Written ByTim Canter

Are You Planning a Corporate Event? Here’s How to Do it Right

There are many decisions you need to make when you are planning an event for your company, and who is to say that you are making the right ones? This isn’t to say that you are bound to make wrong ones; far from it. But the decisions you make can make or break your event. Careful planning is essential, and the smallest details matter. For instance, who will you invite? Are you serving food? What is your menu? Where will you hold the event? What about the logistical and technical details, such as lighting and stage design and AV equipment?…

Go Above and Beyond for Your Clients: 6 Changes You Can Make This Month

It’s your job to please clients on a daily basis. You’re good at what you do, and you probably enjoy it, else you wouldn’t be doing it. Why does it have to be so hard? It doesn’t, actually — though it does require a fair bit of effort. Here’s what you can do to truly go above and beyond for your clients without making radical changes to your business model or staffing up at an unsustainable pace. 1. Roll Your Office Line Over to Your Cell Downtime? What’s downtime? Like it or not, you can’t afford to be “out of…

Take Good Care Of Your Car To Cut Down On Expenses

Cars use up your hard-earned savings in the same way that they guzzle up gas. It may be frustrating to put a lot of time and effort into your vehicle but taking care of it will cut down your expenses in the long-run. If you don’t want your car to break down and cost you a fortune, you should take good care of it. Start by responding to maintenance problems the moment that they show up, instead of waiting until the very last minute. Pay attention to the indicators flashing on your dashboard because they are telling you to get…

Ways to Survive Financially After Your Recent Relocation 

You might feel too emotional about the idea that you are going to leave your old home and live elsewhere. It might be difficult, but it is not the most challenging part of the process. The hardest thing you’ll face is your financial dilemma. You might worry that your savings won’t be enough to sustain you for the next few months. Worse, you might have decided to leave without the certainty that you can find a job in the city where you are moving to. Despite that, you still need to push through with your plan and make it work…

Planning a San Francisco Architectural Group Tour

Are you an architecture student, architect, or someone who enjoys seeing beautiful building? And are you part of a group interested in going to San Francisco to see the amazing architecture there? Well you and your group are making a great choice of cities for this endeavor. San Francisco boasts some of the US’s most distinct architectural landscapes, with many recognized the world over as having set trends for some of today’s most recognized building styles. So whether you’re planning an architectural tour for your class, or other group, this post will outline what you need to know to make…

The Hydration & Diabetes Link

Diabetes is a world-wide disease. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017, apparently, 30.3 million people have diabetes (9.4% of the U.S. population). 23.1 million people are diagnosed and 7.2 million people go undiagnosed (23.8% of people with diabetes.) Also, according to the CDC, about 79 million Americans have prediabetes where their bodies are teetering on becoming diabetic. Now, what has this got to do with keeping hydrated? Over the years we have heard the importance of drinking at least 2 litres a day. Well it has now been studied that the more water you drink, the better fight…

How Effective Is Real Time Weather Data in Protecting Communities?

In an age when weather patterns are becoming less predictable and more extreme, early notification and crisis management plans are more essential than ever. Cities and towns across the country depend on accurate real-time weather software and other technology to alert citizens of an impending threat. While every weather event is different, one constant remains in all emergency situations: time. Advances in Prediction Analytics Most municipalities have plans in place to deal with major weather events, but those are only as effective as the early warning system. Fortunately, with advances in real-time lightning tracking and radar, communities have more time…

Laptops vs Tablets – why the Laptop is still the better choice.

The decision to be made when buying either a laptop or tablet is deceptively challenging. While it may seem like there isn’t much to distinguish between the two except for the tablet’s portability, there are many other features and specs which lead me to believe that laptops still come out of the battle superior to tablets. The fight between laptops and tablets has led to a hybrid of sorts for both systems involved. Tablets with attachable keyboards compared to laptops with detachable keyboards opens a confusing world of choice for those on the prowl for a new device. Call me…

How to Care for a Luxury Car

Are you looking to purchase a luxury automobile? One that has lots of power and prestige, a great engine and a reputation for increasing the standing of anyone driving it? Well congratulations because you are entering an exclusive club reserved for the very upper echelon of society. Luxury cars are a sign that you have made it and that you appreciate the finer things in life. You should be proud every time you look at it and sit in it, and know that others are envying you because of your style and standing. When you acquire your luxury automobile there…

The Best Types of Vacation for Your Family This Winter Holiday

This year’s winter school vacation will present a great opportunity for families to take a trip together. But with so many choices of where to go, which vacations should a family focus on to have fun and excitement together? Here are a few of the best choices for you and your family to consider. Theme Park A theme park is perhaps the one type of family vacation where you can’t go wrong. Every kid loves to go to a theme park and have fun and excitement for a few days. To make a great vacation out of it, choose one…