As companies continue to plan for 2018, business owners are determining their priorities for the New Year and how to be best positioned for growth. According to a recent survey, small-mid sized business optimism remains near its highest point in a decade as many business owners report plans to invest in their businesses and add jobs. In the survey, 33 percent of small business owners said they plan to increase capital spending over the next 12 months and 32 percent plan to hire employees in the … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business in 2018
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Heavy Metals
Let’s talk about heavy metals, and I don’t mean heavy metal bands. Did you know wearing deodorant and antiperspirant adds heavy metals to your body? Sure, it keeps others around you from smelling you before they see you, but it’s not good to have heavy metals in contact with your body. Antiperspirants try to stop our bodies from sweating by using aluminum. Many people may not know that antiperspirants are actually an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that is regulated by the Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Heavy Metals
Celebrate Life Health Expo Changing Up Activities, Location
Mark your calendars for a weekend of fitness, food and fun on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, courtesy of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in partnership with the Northern Arizona Suns and the Prescott Valley Event Center. “We were delighted when the Prescott Valley Event Center approached us about holding YRMC’s Celebrate Life Health Expo 2018 – our community’s premier health festival – at the event center,” said Ken Boush, YRMC director of marketing and communications. “It was … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life Health Expo Changing Up Activities, Location
How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online
Over the past few months, we have covered a lot of scary topics in this column, from the Krack exploit to ominous pop-ups, and even talked about whether your phone (and other devices) are eavesdropping on you. You may be starting to wonder if there is the slightest of chances to remain safe while you travel around in the virtual online world. This month, we will touch on that section a bit and give you some ideas on how to better be prepared for all of the dangers that lurk at every click of the … [Read more...] about How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online
Understanding the Value of an Enrolled Agent When Preparing Tax Returns
Most folks who have a business or work and pay taxes, we would hope, will choose a licensed tax practitioner to do their tax return. In some cases, where a taxpayer has a very simple tax situation, they can do it themselves or be somewhat confident in having someone else do their return. This does, however, have its risks. On a recent visit to Las Vegas, I met a young couple that last year went to one of these unlicensed tax preparers. There are a lot of these in Las Vegas. This paid preparer … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of an Enrolled Agent When Preparing Tax Returns
Understanding the Detrimental Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Our body is designed for regular movement, but many of us spend much of the day sitting still instead. A sedentary lifestyle is defined as a type of lifestyle where an individual does not receive regular amounts of physical activity. On average, a typical American spends nine to 10 hours each day sitting. This stillness cannot be offset with one hour of exercise; worse still, some don’t even fit in any activity, which means their bodies are virtually always in a sedentary state. Human … [Read more...] about Understanding the Detrimental Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Should You Plant a Fruit Tree?
You used to need a lot of land to grow fruit trees. Most standard-sized fruit trees mature at a height and width of between 18-25 feet. Not only do trees of this size require a big chunk of your garden, they are too tall to prune and spray without a ladder. Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees have made it possible to grow them in just about any yard. Even with smaller trees, growing fruit is a long-term investment. It can take anywhere from two to 10 years to become fruit bearing. If you plan to … [Read more...] about Should You Plant a Fruit Tree?
Food and Wine Pairing: A Love Story
I am a sucker for a good love story. I love those warm and fuzzy feelings, hoping my favorite characters find each other and that they make it last. My favorite love story, however, is an unconventional one, but one of the greatest romances of all time: wine and food. These two have been together for centuries creating magic at dinner tables around the world, finding each other again and again, but, like any good relationship, the two must be compatible to work. This is where we come in, the … [Read more...] about Food and Wine Pairing: A Love Story
Embry-Riddle Celebrating Forty Years in Prescott
The year 2018 marks another milestone for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus, celebrating 40 years in the Prescott community. A variety of on-campus and community events are in the process of being planned throughout the year. Embry-Riddle’s Western campus opened for the 1978-1979 school year with 240 students and only two majors offered (Aeronautical Science and Aeronautics). Today, 2,650 students are enrolled in 26 majors. Although the university has its roots in … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Celebrating Forty Years in Prescott
Why Do Residents Choose Prescott?
Ever wonder why Prescott is such an incredible vacation destination, an ideal town to raise a family, plus a picture-perfect place to retire? Undeniably, this quaint mountain town offers a perfect trifecta for all ages. Prescott’s Appeal Prescott is full of history and one-of-a-kind beauty. This popular community is known for its pleasant climate and vast amount of outdoor activities and recreation. In fact, the annual average high temperature is an enjoyable 69 degrees. Where to Visit … [Read more...] about Why Do Residents Choose Prescott?