Only ten years ago, having a business website was often seen as a luxury and not a necessity of doing business. In the technical environment of today, any company that doesn't have a web presence of some sort more often than not doesn't exist in the eyes of many of its potential customers. Whether customers look you up online to retrieve a phone number to call (you DO have a phone number prominently displayed on your website, don't you?), or they are looking for your address, hours of operation, … [Read more...] about What Customers Expect to Find on Your Website
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Finding A Star in a Home Service Provider
With such a huge array of choices for home service providers, how does one choose the right company for the job, a star of sorts in the industry that they represent? Of course, it depends on the type of work that needs to be done; however, many of the same important factors will apply. When searching for the right company: Make sure to check the company’s reputation online. Choose sites that you trust such as Yelp, BBB, Home Advisor and even Facebook reviews. Take a look at how … [Read more...] about Finding A Star in a Home Service Provider
Checking Three Things for Your Business Mid-Year Review
Business owners and managers are often familiar with giving employees mid-year reviews, using them as an opportunity to offer feedback based on their performance to date. However, employee performance should not be the only area that business owners assess during the year. The year is close to being halfway over, leaving you with six more months to accomplish the goals you set for your business this year. The thought of analyzing your business’s progress over the year to date and preparing … [Read more...] about Checking Three Things for Your Business Mid-Year Review
SCORE Promoting Diversity, Inclusion
On Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show in 1969, comedian George Gobel joined Bob Hope and Dean Martin as guests. Gobel said, “When you come out last, did you ever get the feeling the world is a tuxedo and you’re a pair of brown shoes?” I’m sure many of us have felt the same way when we showed up last or late and everyone else is already involved in conversation. What makes the situation even more uncomfortable is that no one breaks out from their groups to greet you. And for many people of … [Read more...] about SCORE Promoting Diversity, Inclusion
Understanding the Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary, holistic therapy based on the principle that there are reflexes on the feet that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears. These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body's own natural healing process. Reflexology creates physiological, chemical and emotional changes throughout the body. During and after a reflexology treatment, the body … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Reflexology
Integrating Mobile Devices into Your Business
In recent years, more and more printing devices are providing out-of-the-box support for Airprint (macOS and iOS) and its Android counterpart (Mopria). Both services allow mobile devices to directly print to “enabled” printers that support the protocol. Your employees may be using their own devices or devices you provided and want to print to your office equipment. AirPrint is native to macOS and iOS but Mopria does need to be installed from the Google Play Store (Mopria Print Service by Mopria … [Read more...] about Integrating Mobile Devices into Your Business
Do You Feel Prepared for the Cost of Long-Term Care?
According to Genworth Financial, the average annual cost of a private nursing home room in the United States is $92,378, while a home health aide runs about $45,760. Many people assume that Medicare and other forms of health insurance will cover these costs, but in reality, long-term care is not considered a medical expense and Medicare will only cover certain aspects. Medicaid will help many seniors pay for long-term care, but in order to qualify you will have to spend most of your assets, … [Read more...] about Do You Feel Prepared for the Cost of Long-Term Care?
What the Housing Market Means to You
What are the housing prices going to do in the upcoming months? This is a valid question that’s on many consumers’ minds. Forecasts from top economists and housing experts sheds light on our home buying and selling questions. Where Are Prices Compared to 2006? According to the Phoenix Business Journal, most of the country’s housing markets peaked before falling into deep decline around 2006. The market as a whole dropped 33 percent during the recession and hit bottom in 2011. Currently, … [Read more...] about What the Housing Market Means to You
NAU Strengthens Arizona by Serving Students and Communities
We have reached the end of another great academic year at Northern Arizona University, and we have much to celebrate, including the more than 5,700 graduates who joined our spring commencement ceremonies. We know those NAU alums will use their degrees to positively impact Arizona, since 70 percent of the graduating class already calls our state home. This year, we continued our work to train the medical professionals that will treat and cure disease, the astronomers who will find answers … [Read more...] about NAU Strengthens Arizona by Serving Students and Communities
Crawfest Raises Funds to Keep Kids Healthy
Good friends, great food and good times were the order of the day as more than 300 gathered to raise more than $30,000 to promote children’s health. Sponsored by Dr. Peter Tibi and Yavapai Cardiac Surgery, the 6th Annual Crawfest was held Saturday, April 21, at the Holiday Gardens Courtyard in downtown Prescott. Tibi, together with his friend and co-worker, Mississippi-born Jared Head, served up a spicy Cajun menu of crawfish, jambalaya, outrageous desserts and refreshing libations. Mixed … [Read more...] about Crawfest Raises Funds to Keep Kids Healthy