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FME Develops CMMS Software To Help Provide Energy Assessments and Audits

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:48:00 -0700

(Newswire.net -- May 14, 2013) Evansville, IN -- Evansville-based FME, Inc., announces it's new software that helps clients lower facility costs through the comprehensive control of energy use. FME Develops CMMS Software To Help Provide Energy Assessments and Audits. Beginning June 1, 2013, the firm is offering the chance to achieve significant savings in all key building systems: power, water, HVAC, and building envelope through a cmms software named Facility Value Manager.

"Energy consumption can represent a huge expense for facility managers," says FME President and Founder Wayne Washington. "FME now brings them a proven, systematic approach to evaluate their building performance and take action for dramatic improvement." As Wayne explains, "FME begins the optimization process with an Energy Benchmark, which compares the building's consumptionbwith peers."

To accomplish this, FME relies on the Energy Star™ database, a cooperative venture of the DOE and EPA.
"Using the findings from our benchmarking, we can approximate the potential for savings," says Wayne. "The next step is to conduct an on-site assessment." Here, explains Wayne, "Clients have three choices, including a "guaranteed savings option" in which FME models building performance. With the modeled option, we guarantee a net savings after three years, or we refund the cost of our assessment."

Energy Audits Put Confidence Behind Capital Projects.

A common problem for facility managers is determining which projects to prioritize. With FME's Energy Audit, it becomes obvious. "We can show the facility manager which projects meet an ROI threshold, and those that offer the greatest potential return. This makes it easy to build a case for capital expenditures with confidence", says Wayne.

Wayne explains, "FME can help with project financing, thanks to relationships with select lenders who regularly fund energy projects. We'll even provide implementation and project management services... our goal is to ensure our clients get the best possible return on investment."

FME, Inc. is the world's leading "value-adding, do-it-right-the-first-time" provider of "One-Stop-Facility-Shops." FME supplies parts, labor, management, and cmms software for operating all day-to-day facility-related activities. Activities such as preventative maintenance, work order scheduling, cost tracking, and much more . The company also provides short-and long-term planning, technical services, and construction at its clients' commercial, industrial, and/or government facilities.

Contact: Wayne Washington wlwashington@facilitymgt.com

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Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance Uses Social Media To Promote Members

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:36:00 -0700

(Newswire.net via Emailwire.com -- May 8, 2013) Portland, OR -- As with most volunteer organizations the one with the great idea gets assigned to “Make It So”, which is just what Gus did. Each week one of the over 200 members in the alliance is featured on the SWBA’s Facebook page. “I make up a graphic image for the business being spotlighted with contact information, logos and products. We encourage them to promote a special offer or coupon for the business,” stated Hill. “As a printer I have all the tools to do create the image efficiently and after we post it to Facebook we encourage the members to ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ it on their Facebook pages and profiles.

“Since we started the program 3 months ago we’ve had an increase in the number of followers to the SWBA page and some of the spotlighted members have observed a bump in ‘Likes’ too,” Gus smiled. “Partners in a Healthy Community is the motto of the SWBA and this is a perfect example of that in action, using social media to create support within the community and drive traffic into the neighborhood. Everyone benefits and we’re healing the economy one local business at a time.”

By working together to promote each other on Facebook, the members have improved their edge rank, making posts more visible online and helping promote the neighborhood to a larger audience.

“We also post the member spotlight to the SWBA website. SellwoodWestmoreland.com gets thousands of views each month and offers more exposure to the members,” Hill continued. “The website helps us promote the Sellwood and Westmoreland area to the world, located just southeast of downtown Portland across the Sellwood Bridge on the east bank of the Willamette River. It is a wonderful community that we’re proud to live and work in.

“I’m thrilled to serve on the board of the Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance and foster community support for the place I call home. The SWBA meets on the 3^rd Thursday of each month at the Smile Station at 9:30am. The board is pleased with the value we offer local businesses and are always looking to add benefits to the members,” Hill concluded. “Along with the several annual events we sponsor, the walking maps, website and neighborhood kiosk we provide the community, the weekly Facebook Membership spotlight is just another way we serve our friends and neighbors.”

If you would like to learn more about the SWBA you can contact Gus Hill at Make It So Printing or visit their website: http://www.sellwoodwestmoreland.com

Bradenton Pizza- Bragging Rights

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:15:00 -0700

Gianni’s NY Pizza in Bradenton, Florida has always boasted its superior quality of its pizza and in general, overall Italian food. So we visited one day to see what all the buzz was about and stumbled upon a patron that could not stop showering Gianni’s NY Pizza with praise. Here’s what she had to say:

(Newswire.net --April 19, 2013) Bradenton, Fl—Pizza is one of those foods that everyone in the United States has experienced and has had a favorite location. Most pizza places are not very exciting when it comes to the décor and its surroundings, but everyone has an opinion about the quality of the pizza. Let’s face it. If the food wasn’t good, there wouldn’t be a next time. There are certainly enough pizza places within close proximity to make a trip elsewhere if the pizza did not meet the test.

Recently at a trip to Bradenton, where Gianni’s NY Pizza is located (it has another place in St. Petersburg also), we made an impromptu visit and randomly asked its patrons bout their experience there and what they liked about Gianni’s pizza. A lovely woman who told us that she had never within the past ten years, had a pizza as good as Gianni’s NY Pizza’s pizza. “The sauce, the crust is just excellent. …and the meatballs were delicious!” Having come from New York, Chicago, and Connecticut, she was well qualified to be considered a bona fide expert in the taste to judge quality pizza.

Most recently in a discussion with the owner, Johnny Colandrea, he talked about exactly those qualities of his sauce and dough. The time and effort that is put into the fresh sauces and homemade dough where there is given ample time to rise and develop properly for ultimate flavor is a real different approach that Gianni’s takes versus other places.

Clearly, it was necessary for us to also try this outsized rated pizza and we found that it’s sauce and crust was in fact a level of quality and taste that was hard to ignore. Perhaps finding the exactly right consistency where there is not too much crust yet enough substance to be satisfying and to hold its ingredients in place. Then there is the sauce that has been homemade where the tomatoes are fresh and the herbs and oregano blend in with the tomato and mozzarella cheese at just the right points.

It is important to visit Gianni’s NY Pizza Bradenton at 4925 East State Road 64 Bradenton – FL – 34208 (941) 896-9700 and find out for yourself. http://www.giannisnypizza.com

Internet Marketers Discover the Power of Pure Leverage to Grow their Business

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:01:00 -0700

(Newswire.net -- Apr. 12, 2013) Portland, Oregon -- “I’ve consolidated a lot of most of my internet marketing under the Pure Leverage umbrella,” Harmon continued. “And it’s going to save me a ton of money too. Goodbye Aweber, Icontact and GoToWebinar. I’m tossing you out for a better product.”

Pure Leverage comes with:

An easy to use Email auto-responder
Video Email services
Complete blogging and lead generation system
A stable fully loaded online conference and webinar platform
Training from leaders in internet marketing

“You can get started for as little as $1 and then it’s only $25 a month for a whole suite of tools. That’s less than I paid for just one of my other services.” Harmon smiled, “The best part is I find the systems to be more effective and easier to use. That means less time mucking about and more time selling products and services online. Isn’t that the purpose of technology? To make it simpler to do business?

“Since GVO launched the Pure Leverage platform in March some of the biggest names in online marketing have jumped on board; Russell Brunson, Bill McIntosh, Ewn Chia, Mark Call, Eric Welke and me,” Harmon grinned. “Like Mr. Iacoca used to say, ‘Lead, follow or get out of the way’. When the leaders in the industry see the value, the rest of us had better follow or get left in their dust.”

If you’ve been waiting for an easier way to do online marketing, your wait is over. And if you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the techy stuff, it’s time to join the Pure Leverage revolution.

“I do consulting with clients all across the world and the digital conference room platform has so many great presentation features; it’s easy for me to look even smarter than I am. With draw tools and Power Point built right in, I can focus on my client’s needs and not on the meeting software.” Harmon said, “It’s not a hassle to have online conferences now and that saves me time and money. That makes all the other features a wonderful bonus, but don’t take my word for it. You can test drive it for only $1. If Pure Leverage isn’t the simplest most cost effective suite of marketing tools you’ve ever used you’re only out a buck.”

Brad Harmon

Digital Marketing Strategist

U B All U R Business Solutions

The Dalles, Oregon

Brad@InternetMarketingTheDalles.com

Finally Help For Automotive Dealerships In Portland, Oregon, from U B All U R Business Solutions

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:34:00 -0700

(Newswire.net -- April.9, 2013) Portland, Oregon -- “Consumers just aren’t getting enough information to make the best choice of local dealerships,” Harmon continued. “With 73% of car shoppers consulting dealership review sites before deciding who to visit, it means a car dealer’s online reputation really matters.

“Car buyers are using social media as part shopping process; 28% saw a post that helped them choose a dealership and 48% discovered a post that changed their minds about where to buy, while 58% posted about buying a car on Facebook.” Harmon recited more statistics, “With 70% of all automobile consumers going online prior to making a new car purchase you’d think car dealers would focus on making it easier for them to shop digitally. Yet the average dealer allocates less than 10% of their advertising budget to attracting and informing consumers online.” (Cars.com Expert Panel)

NADA reports a 3.4% increase in sales, March 2013 vs. March 2012. Unfortunately not all new car dealerships enjoyed this growth, only dealerships with a solid reputation and a digital marketing strategy got their share of the pie.

“Mobile marketing tools will play a big part in capturing sales opportunities,” predicts Harmon. “QR Codes can do so much more than direct a consumer to a webpage about a vehicle. Used properly, dealers can encourage ‘be-backs’, follow up with customers, and stretch their print marketing dollars while making it fun for consumers to shop and use their smartphones.

“Correctly applied digital technology can improve the experience and create a relationship between the consumer and the dealership.” Harmon smiled, “Everyone wants to do business with their friend in the car business. Appropriate use of Social Media and mobile technology can personalize the shopping experience for the user and still let them feel safe and in control behind their electronic devices.

“I’ve been applying the best digital marketing strategies for doctors and dentists.” Harmon announced, “Now I’m making my services available to Dealer Principles because they need the help. Too many local jobs depend on the automotive industry for me to just stand by and watch them struggle. The dealer gets a strategy that includes all 4-R Factors necessary to be successful online, not just the latest internet fad, technique or tool - a complete ‘done-for-you’ system that works.

“We focus on the whole business, including parts and service with appointment reminders and loyalty programs, new and used car sales with lead capture, test drive contests and post-sale follow up. Because of the personalized nature of the service I give my clients, I can only work with one in any geographical area.

“I’m good enough at what I do that I can be picky and only work with industry leaders. That is why for a limited time I am taking application for my services.” To apply visit http://www.YouSellMoreCars.com and claim a complementary local reputation report, then call for an appointment.

U B All U R Business Solutions

The Dalles, Oregon 97058

(541) 980-0160

Brad@YouSellMoreCars.com

Bad Customer Reviews Like This Are Unfairly Hurting Local Businesses

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:15:00 -0700

Newswire.net -- April 8, 2013) Milton Keynes, UK -- In response to a telephone conversation we had with one business owner about some of the highly critical customer reviews posted online about his business, this was what he had to say -
"It's unfair to judge my business on a tiny minority of unhappy customers that prefer to write negative comments about my business online rather than come to me to discuss their problems. I didn't even get the opportunity to correct any mistakes that we may have made. Ninety-nine percent of our customers come away feeling very happy with the service we provide, yet no one picks up on that. It is very unfair and very damaging to my business".

Sadly, this is a common reaction from many local business owners that just don't have the time or the wherewithal to both run a business and monitor, manage and respond to what's being said about their business online.

We know that some customers can be very demanding. And reading through some of the online customer reviews, it is clear that they are not afraid to leave a damning review if they have a negative experience.

But with many consumers now actively searching out the opinions of others before buying a product or service to gain insight into other people's experiences, negative feedback online can carry a disproportionate punch and maybe unfairly misrepresenting that business.

Ebay and Amazon are two of the most well known online businesses to use customer ratings and reviews as a core feature of their business model. These companies recognised early in their development the strong connection between what people say about products and services and how well products and services are received by other consumers looking to buy.

Nielsen's Global Trust in Advertising Survey of more than 28,000 internet respondents in 56 countries revealed similar findings.

It found that less than half of all consumers trusted television, magazine and newspaper ads, with confidence in these media channels declining by 24 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent, respectively, between 2009 and 2011.

In contrast, 92 percent of consumers said that they trusted recommendations from friends and family above all else, with the 70 percent of consumers saying that they trusted online consumer reviews, an increase of 15 percent over the past 4 years.

Randall Beard, global head at Nielsen commented that "Although television advertising will remain a primary way marketers connect with audiences due to its unmatched reach compared to other media, consumers around the world continue to see recommendations from friends and online consumer opinions as by far the most credible. As a result, successful brand advertisers will seek ways to better connect with consumers and leverage their good-will in the form of consumer feedback and experiences.”

Brand and reputation marketing consultant at Local Viral Buzz, Graham Cardona, says "with online consumer reviews so influential on customers' decisions whether to buy or not, business owners are naturally worried and stressed when customers leave bad reviews because not only are they difficult to remove, they are highly visible to other potential customers who read and are influenced by them."

Graham Cardona sympathises with many local business owners, conceding that "there is an unfairness in the way that consumers can leave bad comments online willy nilly, since the most motivated consumer group that leave any kind of comments are those that have a bad experience. The silent majority are overwhelmingly happy customers, which is why my company helps local businesses to redress the balance. We correct the imbalance so more happy customer reviews are reflected in a business's online presence".

But not all local businesses have seen customers leaving online reviews about their business. "It's still early days. Some markets have developed more quickly than others. However, since most locally listed businesses have a Google plus page and local directory listings, customers can leave a review at any time, which means that every business is just one customer away from a bad reputation online", Graham explains.

The recommendation from Graham Cardona for local business owners is designate at least one member of staff to be responsible for monitoring the business's online reputation. Spend just 10 to 15 minutes every day doing a Google search against the business's name and location. Any reviews found online, whether good or bad, should be responded to.

If it's a bad review it's twice as important that the business owner reply sympathetically and invite that person to call him or her personally so the complaint may be addressed. This helps position the business as caring and responsible and mitigates at least some of the damage.

About Local Viral Buzz

Local Viral Buzz was founded by Graham Cardona, a local marketer, brand & reputation specialist. Graham explains that the reason LVB focuses first and foremost on reputation marketing is because no matter what businesses do to get exposure, whether its social media or top page rankings, without a 5 star reputation, customers won't call you. We position our client's with a 5 star reputation, left, right and centre, so when potential customers search and find our clients online, there's no question "can I trust this business with my money?". We leave it to our client's happy customers to build trust for our client's business. It's really that simple, because when someone else says you're good at XYZ, it's much more powerful than if you were to say it yourself, which is what most marketing does.

(by Graham Cardona - Brand / Reputation Expert & Founder of LocalViralBuzz.co.uk)

Local Viral Buzz

Milton Keynes,

Phone: (+44) 01908225672

Hot New Contemporary Romance Author AJ Harmon Celebrates 50,000 Novels Downloaded In Just 5 Months

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:26:00 -0700

(Newswire.net - - April.3, 2013) Portland, Oregon-- “I was so excited when I saw the grand total on the excel spreadsheet. 50,003 downloads in just 5 months!” AJ smiled. “It’s like a dream come true.”

Harmon wrote and then self-published her debut romance novel on Nov. 17^th 2012, after telling a friend she could write a better book than “50 Shades of Grey” in her sleep, to which her friend replied, “Prove it!”

“I didn’t actually think I’d sell very many,” Harmon began. “But after my first promotional weekend on Kindle in December, 11,000 copies had been downloaded and I thought maybe I’d found a new career. Everyone was filling up the libraries on their new Kindle-Fire, iPad or Smartphone that they got for Christmas, I guess. And my book quickly became a popular choice.”

“Then when the 5 Star reviews started to be posted on Amazon and Good Reads, I got really excited. Not only were they downloading it, but they were reading it and enjoying it.” AJ shared her favorite reviews with me.

“I think the First Class Novels would make fantastic films.” Victoria, Facebook Fan Page

“I’m loving this journey with the Lathem family. I like the fact that whilst you get a glimpse at all of the family members and are given a bit of the background for each character, A J Harmon has not forgotten the two main characters who started the series, Matt (who I fell in love with-move over Christian Grey!!) and Janie and we see more of how their lives have changed as well!!” cj on Amazon UK

“Have read all 4 of the books and will defiantly read all 8 cannot wait for the next one, have really enjoyed following the lives of the Latham clan.” C Crook on Amazon

“It almost felt like an April Fool’s Day Joke,” AJ stated. “I was entering my daily downloads from Kindle, iBooks and Google Play into my spreadsheet and I saw the grand total was 50,003 and I couldn’t believe it. I double checked the numbers and it was right. I screamed and scared my husband and our puppy. It‘s a wonderful feeling when your dare to dream and then take action to make it come true and then reach a milestone in that journey. It just feels real good.”

“I want to celebrate this with my readers, so I’ll be giving away lots of prizes on my Facebook page this month and you can join the party by entering to win Amazon/Kindle, iBooks/iTunes and Google Play gift cards, autographed books and First Class Novel tote bags during the month April.”

For More Information about Contemporary Romance Author AJ Harmon You can visit her website http://FirstClassNovels.com or her Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassNovels

UK Local Small Businesses Are More Highly Geared to the UK's Love Affair with Debt

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0700

(Newswire.net -- April 3, 2013) Milton Keynes, UK -- It had one of the worst budget deficit's in the EU at over 10 percent of GDP, beating only Ireland at the time and Greece. And while the deficit has dropped slightly to 8.3 per cent based on 2012 figures, the savings fall short even by the Government's own stated commitment, at a modest 1.7 per over a 3 year period.

For decades Britain has been spending more than it earns, a situation that is deteriorating at a faster pace than is sustainable. In 2011 the national debt stood at around 66 per cent of GDP. By 2012 national debt had reached 89 per cent of GDP and it's expected that this has further to go.

Some experts warn that a national debt equivalent to more than 91 per cent of GDP is considered the point of no return, where debt simply spirals out of control.

And to make matters worse, Britain's householder debt levels are the second highest in the developed world at £1.4 trillion, which does not bode well for SMB businesses.

Consumer spending accounts for up to 64 per cent of GDP, so any measures that place further strain on consumer finances bode ill for much of the economy and small and medium size businesses in particular. Larger businesses tend to have less exposure to a downturn in domestic demand as they are able to reap the benefit of size and diversification into other foreign markets.

The Government has three main options for getting the country off debt and to revive the economy.

1. Grow the Economy Out of Debt

The most desirable and yet the most stubbornly evasive solution is to grow the economy out of debt by becoming more competitive through efficiency gains, rather than through cut backs on investment and in pay.

When the economy grows businesses make more money, retain or take on more staff, and the government too makes more money in the form of higher tax receipts and less benefit payouts. So everyone wins and the national debt begins to shrink.

Yet despite Government's best efforts, the last 4 years has been conspicuous for its complete absence of any growth, and as we head into 2013, we face the real possibility of entering our third recession in almost as many years.

2. Default on the Debt

The second option is an explicit default, which means that debts get written off, asset prices take a hit and lenders lose money. But as we have seen in Europe the mere suggestion of default has lenders scurrying to call in their loans before they can be defaulted.

But some experts predict that if the UK were to default, it would make our crash of 2008 look like a storm in a teacup.

3. Financial Repression

And the third option which appears to carry favour with the Government is through classic financial repression, to erode our debt through devaluation and inflation.

Since 2008 , the price of sterling has dropped against all major currencies by as much as 20 per cent, making all the things that we buy in the UK that are imported that much more expensive.

And through Quantitive Easing, the Bank of England has been able to keep interests low, house prices high and the banks solvent. In the meantime, real wage prices of consumers is continuing to fall, causing a further squeeze on the 64 per cent of the economy that could get us back into growth.

With no clear sign of improvement, this gradual and systematic erosion of consumer purchasing power, represents a significant impediment to the UK's ability to grow out of its spiralling debt problem.

A growing number of business leaders and government insiders are warning that the economy is in danger of reaching a point of no return, unless ministers slash red tape and boost the economy through investment of infrastructure.

So with small and medium size businesses the most neglected business types in our economy, how can local businesses continue to grow when many of its customers are seeking to cut back and save, and when banks continue to show no real appetite to lend?

The answer may lie in investment. Investment in new systems, strategies and IT solutions, to be more inventive and more competitive.

BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor December 2012, showed a very modest 1.5 per cent growth in total UK retail sales during the month.

In marked comparison, during the same period, sales online have put in their best performance of the year with year-on-year growth of 17.8 per cent.

And with online sales continuing to outstrip high street sales, notwithstanding the poor shape of the UK economy, there appears to be a strong case for struggling small and medium businesses to focus more of their time and effort into capturing a share the growing number of consumers that purchase goods and services over the web.

For businesses that are relatively new to online marketing or have failed to properly understand how to harness the web to attract customers, a good place to start are online courses in internet marketing.

Businesses do not even have to spend any time away from the office as there are now a plethora of online courses to help local businesses, some very specific to local internet marketing for local businesses. These online evetns are often referred to as webinars, accessible to anyone with an internet connection from anywhere in the world. Webars can be either precorded or live.

For businesses that are just getting started, it is recommended that you look for live events as these will give you the opportunity to ask questions and get very specific feedback on any issues or questions you may have.

Dan Hollings, a well known online marketer and stategist for many well-known companies and small family-run businesses, is currently running a series of live webinars specifically for local businesses that want to attract more customers online.

The cost of live webinars can vary signficantly, depending on the speaker and the nature of the content being covered. However for business owners that just want to find out more and take their first initial step online, Dan Hollings is currently offering a set number of FREE webinar spots for local businesses. At the time of going to press, free invite codes were still being made available. To secure a free seat you can try this link.

(Article by Graham Cardona - Brand / Reputation Expert & Founder of LocalViralBuzz.co.uk)

Car Dealerships Are Suffering From a Lack Of Trust and A Single-Minded Marketing Strategy

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:44:00 -0700

(Newswire.net--- Mar. 30, 2013) Portland, Oregon--

In a Gallup Poll from Nov. 2012, car salespeople only enjoyed a high level of trust from 8% of the individuals polled, 2% less than the members of Congress at 10%, while nurses topped the list with 85% of respondents rating them with a high level of trust, honesty and ethical standards.

“Trust is the currency of commerce,” Harmon began. “When you get right down to it, all 5 of the top reasons consumers purchase a car from a specific dealership {according NADA research} are trust related.”

“Number one: relationship with the sales person. (I trust my friend in the car business.)

Two: knowledge that someone else has had a successful experience. (My friend trusted them.)

Third: price. (Trust that they are not paying too much for the vehicle.)

Fourth: overall reputation of the dealership. (Are they trustworthy?)

And finally: technical superiority of the product. (Can I trust the product to meet my needs?)”

“The single-minded focus of most dealerships’ marketing, ‘Sale! Sale! Sale!’, is hurting the industry and the consumer,” Harmon stated. “Car buyers want to make an educated decision, not just a purchase. They do their homework researching vehicles in consumer reports, blogs and social media. But few dealerships give them enough information to help them make a trusted decision on “Where to Buy” a car. And too often the consumer falls for the hype and noise of a less reputable dealer because of it.”

In his book “How to Create, Protect and Promote Your 5 Star Reputation Online”, Harmon calls attention to the wasted advertising budgets of businesses with ‘Poor’, ‘So-so’ or ‘No’ online reviews. Businesses pay to create interest in the products, only to lose the sale to a competitor with a better online reputation. “Your Reputation is only as good as your last online review.”

“I’ve discovered that a balanced marketing strategy comes from focusing on the 4-R factors; Reputation, Reach, Relationship and Referrals. Digital marketing on the internet, social media and mobile devices is an effective way to approach all four.” Harmon continued, “Most traditional advertising is Reach focused. They reach out and try to deliver their message to the consumer. In online marketing, ‘Reach’ is spelled with an “S” for “Search”. What do potential customers find when they search for a car dealer online? Their reputation, or lack of it, is front and center on most directory services and social media demonstrates the relationship they have with their current customers and the community.”

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression and car buyers are going first to the dealers’ social media sites, online review sites, and maybe their website before they ever visit the dealership. Too many good dependable and trustworthy dealerships lose the customer online before they ever step on the lot because they haven’t made an effort to create and promote a stellar reputation online.”

“Consumers are using technology to make informed decisions,” Harmon concluded. “And dealers need to be proactive about keeping up with the times or face the consequences.”

U B All U R Business Solutions in The Dalles, Oregon,

has been helping Doctors and Dentists create,

protect and promote their 5-Star reputations online

and is now assisting Automotive Dealerships with their

digital marketing services. http://YouSellMoreCars.com

Memories- Your Temple of Life

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:36:00 -0700

(Newswire.net—March 29, 2013) Tampa, -- The concept of balance is not so new, it has just been lost from a past that respected and held sacred the need for assuaging ourselves in a way that only we can define. In our society, we rush to awaken, to eat, to study, to work, to eat, to sleep, and then to do it all over again. When did we decide to put this value on a pedestal as our pinnacle for success where he “treadmill” cannot be turned down or slow down to enable us to enjoy that we which we place as our goal line?

Truthfully, there is no goal line and we have all fallen prey to the myth that the journey has no fun or pleasure, and the more miserable we are throughout the journey, the more pleasurable will be the destination. The problem is, when do we draw that line from one versus the other? When the gold watch is given after 25 years service for a Fortune 500 company that no longer can afford their unfunded pension liabilities tab? It is there at our grasping, the journey is the destination and along the path that we take in our lives, it is all that we encounter that adds the rose petal to our blossoming flower.

The theme song, “Memories” from the Broadway hit musical Cats, is as defining and telling a song of the lyrics that describe this very journey that I speak of. Grisabella, the old cat is aged and cast aside, as the youthful young cats, that are acrobatic and enjoying life, reject her until the end when she is about to go to “Cat Heaven”. There is the sudden realization, that she in her infinite wisdom and age, is actually present to define life, happiness, and yes, memories that will never vanish. It is this library of experience and life that is our “portfolio” of life which never closes the chapter for bigger and better things to come. By the way, if they are not bigger and better, they are still an addition what has already been built which makes it bigger and better by default.

Youth is wasted on the young is something we say a lot, but when the youth opens their eyes to embrace what they are seeing and experiencing, this only enhances every day that we breathe life into the world that we live.

The Contemporary Romance Author Who Set Kindle On Fire is Now Available On iBook

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:46:00 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Newswire.net via Emailwire.com - - March. 13, 2013) Portland, Oregon--

“It’s amazing to me the irony of my story,” AJ began, “how a book I didn’t enjoy, and was actually embarrassed to admit that I had read, changed my life forever. ‘50 Shades of Grey’ was all that my girlfriends would talk about. So I decided to read it, but I just couldn’t understand the appeal at all.

“In a discussion with one of my friends, I mentioned my disappointment with the books and jokingly remarked that I could probably do a better job of writing a romance novel in my sleep. ‘Prove it!’ was her reply.

“Why not? What was stopping me? Nothing!” Harmon continued, obviously passionate about telling her story. “I’ll be honest; I didn’t do it in my sleep. I actually didn’t sleep much at all once I’d decide to give it my best shot. Ideas and dialog for ‘First Class to New York’, my debut novel, occupied my mind when I should have been slumbering.”

AJ Harmon has now written and released 4 romance novels in the ‘First Class’ Novels contemporary romance series which was first released on Amazon Kindle November 17^th 2012. This first-time, independent, self-published author was amazed on New Year’s Day, 2013, to discover that over 35,000 copies of her book had been downloaded in just six weeks.

On March 2, 2013 ‘First Class Voyage’ sailed onto the Amazon Kindle and was warmly greeted by fans of the series, according to reviews on GoodReads and other book blogs. ‘First Class Voyage’ is her 4^th book in 4 months preceded, by “First Class to New York”, “First Class to Portland” and “First Class Justice”.

“It’s all being driven by my fans,” Harmon laughs. “How weird is that? To say I have fans. Six months ago no one had even heard of me, but it’s true, I do it for my fans. The emails and social media posts begging for the next book or for more ways to access them is inspiring. Just because the fans are asking for it is the reason we have begun releasing the series on Apples’ iBook and soon on Google Play.”

To learn more about AJ Harmon and her books visit http://FirstClassNovels.com

Window Salesman Scam Exposed For Selling Gimmicks

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:42:00 -0800

(Newswire.net -- March 8, 2013) New Haven, CT -- First of all, not all window salesman are full of it, but, just like in any industry there is the good and the bad. There are some classic pitch lines, which the not so reputable windows salesmen of the world are deploying everyday.

1) This is today's special, if you don't sign today the price will be going up tomorrow.

2) We have a big job going on in the area, if you sign by the end of the day, we could fit you in with that large order and get you a better deal.

3) My sales manager is going to kill me for this, but if you can sign today I can take 20% off.

4) Well, I may be able to get to you a better deal, but, I need to get approval from my manager, can I use your phone?

So those are a few of the classics. Notice they all involve the consumer signing a contact today.

Tip: Never sign a contract the same day you get the estimate always take time to digest what they have told you. The same deal will be their tomorrow, these are replacement windows not the New York stock exchange.

Additionally, get a minimum of 2 quotes and even better 3. If that sounds like a pain in the butt, just do it, it could save you thousands of dollars depending on how big your job is.

Here are 2 more vinyl window scams:

1) The sales men will introduce a high price per window like $1200 per window. Then with each rejection by the consumer, the gracious salesman knocks 20% off. This can go on until it seems like they're getting a great deal like 50 or 60% off.

2) The salesmen will just ware them out. Overstaying their welcome taking advantage of polite people just wanting him to leave.

How To Get A Fair Deal:

The big companies are going to be in the phonebook, you remember what a phone books is, right? Also ask friends, family and coworkers.

If that just sounds like too much work there are free services online where you just fill out a short form and they distribute your information to 3 REPUTABLE Local Window Pros in your area. Click This Link.

Important:

Consumers should not be about lazy getting multiple replacement window quotes. What if the first salesman that walks through the doors is 30% higher than the true going rate, The consumer may agree and not even know they have been scammed. Happens Everyday.

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3 Frequently Asked Questions on Compromise Agreement - How Much.....?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:30:00 -0800

(Newswire.net -- February, 27 2013) Milton Keynes, UK -- Employees facing the prospect of an uncertain period of unemployment when presented with an employment compromise agreement will frequently have one core concern, how much?

However, from this 3 questions frequently emerge:

1. How much am I entitled to?
2. How much will it cost to obtain legal advice?
3. How much tax will I need to pay on the severance package?

We'll take a look at each of these in turn so that an employee faced with impending loss of employment may have a better understanding of where he or she stands financially.

1. Compromise Agreement - How Much Am I Entitled To?

How much an employee is financially entitled to depends on the circumstances and reasons for the proposed termination of the employment contract.

As with many employment law related issues, there is no one answer fits all and this editorial is intended to simply give some guidance on the potential values of severance pay.

Broadly speaking, the amount that an employee may be legally entitled to depends on 2 broad factors regarding the termination.

i. Was the dismissal for a "fair reason", or
ii. Was the dismissal for an "unfair reason"

Examples of fair reasons are redundancy, a lack of capability to do one's job, serious misconduct or an accumulation of instances of bad behaviour, organisational restructuring, a fundamental breach of an employer's terms and conditions of employment such as criminal activity and many more.

Unfair reason include such things as selecting a person for redundancy using unfair or subjective selection criteria; deciding to end a person's contract in breach of discrimination laws; ending a contract for conduct or capability without any formal disciplinary procedures excluding acts that may amount to gross misconduct; and many other situations.

The distinction is important from a negotiating perspective since an employee facing loss of employment for unfair reasons, will have a stronger negotiating position than an employee who is dismissed for a fair reason, for example redundancy.

Generally, employees being dismissed for a fair reason will only be entitled to pay and other contractual benefits up to the end of their notice period. How much notice will vary from employee to employee.

The law prescribes a minimum amount of notice of 1 week if the employee has been employed for at least 4 weeks and an additional week's notice for each year after the second year of employment, with a maximum of 12 weeks notice for employment of 12 years or more.

However, employees should review their own contractual terms as these may provide a more generous period of notice than the statutory minimum prescribed by law.

There are however, two exceptions to the general rule that employees dismissed for a fair reason are only entitled to notice and pay (plus any other contractual entitlements) during the notice period.

1. Gross Misconduct

In circumstances of dismissal for gross misconduct an employee is not entitled to any notice as he is deemed to be in serious breach of contract.

2. Redundancy

The second exception relates to redundancy, which whilst a fair reason for dismissal, the law provides additional protection by prescribing a minimum amount of redundancy pay in addition to notice and pay during notice.

To calculate statutory redundancy pay, rather than set out here the mathematical formula for working out basic redundancy pay, since it will depend on a number of employee specific factors, simply head over to the Government's website, where you will find a simple 4-step process for calculating statutory minimum redundancy pay.

However, an employee should check with the employee to see if it operates its own contractual redundancy scheme. Company redundancy schemes tend to be more generous than the statutory redundancy and in such circumstances, the employee would be entitled to the enhanced benefit of a company run redundancy scheme.

Compromise Agreement Pay & Unfair Reasons for Dismissal

As a general rule, if an employee suspects that the reason for dismissal are not fair and there is strong documentary evidence to support a potential claim for unfair dismissal, in these circumstances an employee is more likely to have a stronger negotiating hand.

Potential Value in Instances of Unfair Reasons for Dismissal?

To assess the potential value, a solicitor will treat the case similar to a claim for damages for unfair dismissal, which is made up of a basic award and a compensatory award.

The basic award is simply the equivalent of basic statutory redundancy pay.

The compensatory award is an approximation of actual loss and future loss of income of the employee caused by the unfair termination of employment. And as a general rule compensation equivalent to 4-6 months pay is considered a decent settlement for loss of employment.

In addition to this an employee will also be entitled to notice pay and all other contractual entitlements to the end of the notice period.

In part 2, we take a look at 2 more frequently asked questions:

1. How much will it cost to get legal help with a compromise agreement; and

2. How much tax is due on a compromise agreement settlement?

In the meantime, you can find more information and answers to frequently asked question on employment compromise agreements at http://www.cardonaandco.co.uk/compromiseagreement.

Graham Cardona

Cardona & Co Solicitors

graham@cardonaandco.co.uk

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Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire , MK13 0BG United Kingdom

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Las Vegas Pain Management Physician Reveals Little Known Facts Related To Breakthrough Pain Management Approaches

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:25:00 -0800

(Newswire.net via Emailwire.com -- February 22, 2013) Las Vegas, NV -- Pain management physicians take care of people that are in acute or chronic pain.

In a recent interview, Dr. Alain Coppel, MD, chairman of the Nevada Comprehensive Pain Center in Las Vegas, explained the difference between them this way:

“Acute pain may be anything from post-surgical pain to an acute injury on a soccer field, at work or with a motor vehicle accident. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts several months or more. It may crop up as persistent pain after an injury heals, or arise as a debilitating symptom of long-term diseases like arthritis, diabetes or cancer”.

Often, Dr. Coppel said, primary care physicians can prescribe medications but when it gets to a certain dose or a certain frequency they may leave it up to pain management physicians to actually incorporate the medication management. The reason for this is that high dose medication management or frequent medication management can lead to significant side effects as well as to the potential for addiction and dependence on the medications. "We as pain management physicians are better trained to be able to manage the medications and to be able to look for somebody with risk factors or the red flags that may be associated with a dependency on the medications or an addiction to the medications".

According to statistics there are 116 million U.S. chronic pain sufferers.

Pain specialists have traditionally treated symptoms as individual units that are not talking to each other.

"We look at the whole person because there are a lot of the things that sometimes can prevent someone from getting better. Those things could be poor muscle strength posture, for instance smoking, uncontrolled diabetes that can lead to less than optimal outcomes in terms of pain management. So we just don't address the specific thing that may be causing the pain but other factors that may be contributing to the sensation of pain and the sensation of suffering as well", said Dr. Coppell.

He continued saying: "I think the comprehensive approach comes from being trained at a large University like Johns Hopkins. At Johns Hopkins we incorporated psychological care, surgical care, medication management with pharmacists, social workers and things like that and we noticed that the best outcomes in every patient were when this whole comprehensive model was actually utilized".

Dr. Coppel also noted that physical therapy can help pain because oftentimes the pain itself can lead to range of motion abnormalities and that can also translate into more pain and more suffering and more limitations in the things that patients may want to be able to do. "By incorporating physical therapy we are able to bring in some of the range of motion we are able to re-program the spinal cord we are also able to program the muscles to be able to function better", said Dr. Coppel.

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Compromise Agreement Legal Advice - 3 More Persuasive Arguments

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:15:00 -0800

(Newswire.net -- February 20, 2013) Milton Keynes, UK -- In the previous part 2 to this Compromise Agreement Legal Advice editorial series, we revealed three common factors and arguments that are frequently used to negotiate more favourable terms to a compromise agreement.

In this final editorial we take a look at 3 more highly persuasive factors that can assist employees to negotiate better compromise agreement terms.

Employee's Existing Contractual Benefits

Employees that have generous employment benefits tied into their contracts of employment, will want to receive fair compensation for the loss of these benefits on the termination of contract.

Employees will want to ensure that they are at least receiving fair monetary compensation for these additional fringe benefits up to the date of termination and covering the notice period.

And if the employment is being terminated under dubious circumstances, for example, the employer has tenuous grounds for dismissal, then an employee should certainly factor into the negotiations, not just compensation for loss of future earnings while they look for a replacement job, but also the loss of contractual fringe benefits, as these can quickly add up, not least of which are contractual bonus payments.

Also consider whether the employer is prepared to offer outplacement support which are specialist support services designed to help you move from your existing role into finding a new job role. This can certainly be helpful in speeding up the processing in finding a new position as these support services tend to be tailored around an individual employee's specific needs.

The Existence of a Potential Employment Claim

For a dismissal to be lawful the dismiss must be for one of 6 "fair reasons" as specified in section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Where an employer seeks to terminate an employment contract in breach of UK employment laws and regulations, or where a compromise agreement is being used by an employer to settle an ongoing dispute with an employee, an employee will often find that there is more room for negotiation to obtain better terms of severance.

Many employees will often allow for some flexibility in their negotiations on the severance package offered if only to path the way for a smoother exist of that employee.

Tax Liability

Severance packages up to £30,000 are potentially exempt from income tax.

However, only payments that relate to "compensation for loss of employment" are included within this tax exemption.

Any payments made by an employer to comply with an employee's contractual entitlements such as notice pay, bonus pay, monies for accrued holiday, are not "compensatory" in nature and are therefore treated by HM Revenue & Customs as income subject to tax.

If the circumstances allow it, an employee may seek to bundle more of the severance pay as "compensation" in order to use up more of the tax exemption. In a previous editorial we looked in detail at compromise agreement tax liability, which would be a good place to start if you need more information on this.

Use as many of the 6 factors that are relevant and that we outlined in this compromise agreement legal advice editorial series to negotiate with your employer an improvement in the financial terms of severance.

If you're looking for more on compromise agreement legal advice, including answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on employment compromise agreements, you can go over to the writer's website at http://www.cardonaandco.co.uk/compromiseagreement or you can contact the writer, who is a specialist employment compromise agreement solicitor, by using the contact information below.

Organisation: Cardona & Co Solicitors

Address:

39 King Edward
New Bradwell
Milton keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK13 0BG

Tel:01908 225672

Compromise Agreement Legal Advice - 3 Persuasive Factors

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:00:00 -0800

(Newswire.net -- February 20, 2013) Milton Keynes, UK -- Employment compromise agreements are in the main legal documents for the benefit of the employer since they serve as a safeguard that the employee will not sue the employer at the end of the contract.

That being the case, it is in the employees interest to ensure that they negotiate a decent settlement since they will be giving up certain employment rights by entering into an employment compromise agreement.

With that in mind here are some of cogent factors that may be used when coming up with persuasive arguments to negotiate a better severance deal.

Is There a Dismissal Without Notice?

An employer may dismiss an employee without notice if there are strong grounds to do so, such as in circumstances of gross misconduct.

An employer may also bring a contract to an end where the contract of employment expressly permits a termination of the contract without notice, allowing the employer instead to pay a sum in lieu of the notice period.

If the contract of employment is silent on the point, an employer that seeks to dismiss without notice will in effect be in breach of contract. However, since the loss to the employee is the salary that they would have earned during the notice period, the employer may simply remedy this breach by paying the employer for the notice period.

The end result is the same for the employer, however from a tax point of view the payment in the latter case is defined as a "compensation payment" from a HM Revenue & Customs perspective on compromise agreements and is subject to the £30,000 tax exemption.

Are There Restrictive Covenants?

Many employment compromise agreements contain post termination restrictions such as a non-competition clause to prevent an employee from directly or indirectly setting up business in competition with the employer. Or to prevent an employee from working directly with a competitor, whether in an employed or self-employed capacity.

If the restrictive covenant simply restates what is already contained in the employee's contract of employment, then there is little leverage that can be used here for negotiating better terms.

If however, the employer is seeking to either extend the restriction in some way beyond what is currently in the employment contract or to include a restriction that is not covered by the contract of employment, an employee will have a good case to argue for an increase to the severance package on offer.

For more senior employees, such restrictions may present more of a restraint on that employee's ability to find alternative employment and with that being the case have more room to argue for a higher level of compensation.

Agreeing a Written Employment Reference

There is no legal requirement for an employer to give a reference and if one is provided it need only be factual in nature.

In circumstances where the relationship between the employer and employee are not at their best or where the employee has some concern, either that the employer won't give a good reference, or refuse it give any reference at all, it would be sensible for the employee to request that the wording of a written reference be agreed as part of the terms of the compromise agreement.

Often overlooked in compromise agreements, written references can be the difference between getting selected for that next employment opportunity or not. So if an employees has any concerns about this, then its best to err on the side of caution and include it within the terms of the compromise agreement.

Dismissal without notice, adding restrictive covenants beyond current employment contract terms and obtaining an agreeable reference are three of the most common negotiating terms in compromise agreements.

If you are interested in finding out some more persuasive arguments to negotiating better terms of compromise agreement, you can read our editorial entitled Compromise Agreement Legal Advice - 3 More Persuasive Arguments.

For more employment compromise agreement legal advice, including answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on employment compromise agreements, go over to www.cardonaandco.co.uk/compromiseagreement or contact the writer using the contact details below.

Organisation: Cardona & Co Solicitors

Address:

39 King Edward
New Bradwell
Milton keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK13 0BG

Tel:01908 225672

Women with Mental Health, Addiction or Substance Abuse Issues Need Comprehensive Medical Plan

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:35:00 -0800

(Newswire.net -- February 7, 2013) Seymour, IN -- In order to protect their physical and mental wellbeing, women should create a comprehensive medical plan that will protect their future and act as a security measure in case of emergency. Life is full of surprises; tackling them with preparedness ensures continued mental wellness and physical health so that neither becomes a cause for anxiety or depression.

There are many things that women can do to create a supportive medical network for themselves. Here are four ways women can ensure continued recovery from mental health, addiction or substance abuse issues by creating a secure medical network:

1. Find Doctors

A woman recovering from substance abuse may need new doctors, especially if her existing physicians contributed to her issues by prescribing potentially addictive drugs. All women, regardless of background should find doctors that will prescribe appropriate medications while taking mental health history into account. A woman with a history of mental health, addiction or substance abuse should have a support net consisting of a primary care physician, psychiatrist, therapist, gynecologist, dentist, ophthalmologist and other doctors needed to address her unique medical issues. By seeing specialists who are familiar with their conditions, women ensure they receive the best possible medical care.

2. Establish Familiarity

Establishing relationships with doctors is crucial to optimal health. Studies show that doctors who have established familiarity with their patients are able to provide increased quality of care and patients have more positive results from these visits. Additionally, a doctor familiar with a woman’s health and medical history will be better able to create comprehensive treatment plans that take their history into account and won’t prescribe drugs that may be dangerous or counterproductive to a woman’s mental health.

3. Keep A Schedule

Women should keep a calendar of appointments to make sure that none are missed, and schedule their next appointment at the end of each visit. It is better to reschedule a medical appointment than to forget it entirely. While a medical issue may seem small, it can quickly snowball and it is healthier to take preventative measures before things get out of hand.

4. Protocol for Emergencies

Emergencies happen. A medical emergency plan isn’t simply about feeding pets, paying bills or managing a house. It is also about having proper legal documents executed and having a safety net of trusted doctors to rely on. Doctors should know a woman’s instructions should she be unable to communicate them herself as well as be familiar with her medical history and medication requirements. Should something happen, a woman should know where to go. Her trusted friends and family should also know where to go should something happen to her. A medical emergency plan means that no one is scrambling to find help or information should anything happen.

By establishing a secure network of professionals familiar with her medical background and mental health needs, a woman can prevent disasters before they happen, keep healthy in the long-term and prevent medical complications from damaging her physical and mental wellness.

This is the first piece of a large puzzle that ensures optimal security in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and addiction issues. Brookhaven Retreat’s residential treatment program for women with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues teaches women the skills required to lead healthy lives after recovery. When a woman is physically healthy, the first piece of the puzzle has been laid and she has the power to take charge of her life and lead it to where she wants.

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10 Healthy Choices You Can Make To Reverse a Pre-diabetic Diagnosis.

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:02:00 -0800

(Newswire.net--January 29, 2013) Wilmington, NC--

Vibrant Living Today

Ok..so you have just received the alarming news that you are "pre-diabetic". How could this be? Afterall, you have been active and an athlete most of your life, right? Sure, you could lose 20 lbs but you are not obese, right? This diagnosis couldn't be correct could it? Not so fast.....IT IS TRUE! Your AIC test didn't lie afterall. See American Diabetes FAQs and link below.

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/pre-diabetes/pre-diabetes-faqs.html

Well, that was precisely how a friend of mine felt. After the initial shock and disbelief that she, of all people was a candidate for this dreadful disease, she realized that it was really up to her to be the 'game change agent"...no one else.

Of course you will want to continue to dialog with your physician and listen to what he/she says. However, as my friend learned, you must be your own best advocate. In the case of my friend, it was in the 'genetic tide pool". That said, stress and eating at the wrong times of day triggered the upward spiral of her numbers. Assuming you do not want to move ahead on your progression towards full blown Type II diabetes, the follow choices may help you.

Here are 10 proven methods that worked for her and resulted in a reversal of the downhill spiral trend towards full blown diabetes in 2007. Proudly, she remains non diabetic today, 6 years later.

Now, these choices are about changing your lifestyle and focus towards your own health and vitality, not a diet. My friend received a congratulatory letter from her doc at a notable CA based healthcare provider facility and she stated she was "very pleased at her results" and wanted to know "how she achieved them". With regret, the doc reported that many of her patients simply didn't seem that interested in making changes and consequently, wound up on medication.

If you are one of the people who do care and absolutely want to avoid full blown diabetes, then consider the following tips and methods that absolutely reversed her upward trend towards diabetes.

(1) Make a commitment! Commit to these methods for 6 weeks. You can also start by getting your blood tested before you start and when you complete the 6 week cycle. Get your own verification to see where you stand after trying these methods. You may likely see a drop in your numbers after a week if you are really making the choices itemized below.

(2) Get Educated: Go to your local grocery store for a tour: While there notice how many aisles there are of processed fake foods that are likely to amp up your food addictions to sodium, sugar, and ingredients you cannot ever pronounce. Check out the number of fresh food aisles by comparison. It is probably an 80/20 ratio of processed foods to living foods. Take note that you are to now trying to spend most of your dollars in the "living food" aisles.

(3) Love Yourself & Invest in Yourself: Purchase a high speed blender, a food processor and if you can afford it, a dehydrator.You are now going to make healthy smoothies that combine fruits, veggies and nuts and "drink" your meals in addition to eating raw recipes. The dehydrator is there for you to make food that keeps the life in it as you only dehydrate up to 115 degrees. Enroll in a raw foods class for instruction if you like and have fun learning! You may be able to find some "previously owned" items on Craigslist or othe rplaces if you do not wish to pay full retail. That said, this is not an "everyday" investment but make no mistake, a mission critical on to your health.

(4) Start to Eat for Life: Stock up on as much organic raw living foods you can in your fridge which are the key to vibrant health. If you cannot afford organic, check with farmers in your area who use organic practices or utlize very little pesticides or organic fertilizers on their plants. The naturally occuring enzymes, phytonutrients and vitamins that are embedded into fruits, veggies and nuts are the key to your health and longevity. Eat as much quantity as you like with no regrets. http://www.tidalcreek.coop/

(5) Go Online and Seek: for raw recipes that will tantilize your taste buds. Make some of the simple ones for starters like kale salad which is fantastic and super easy to make.

(6) Drink "Sexy Salsa" Water: Simple to make and really quite palatable, use 16oz of purified water accented by 1/2 tsp of cayenne and 1/2 squeezed lemon. Stir before drinking as cayenne settles in the bottom of the glass. Drink cold or at room temperature in the morning upon rising or as soon as possible. Also, repeat 1 time throughout the day. This will help to activate your metabolism. Cayenne and lemon have been use in many holistic clinics in Europe and have played an important role in remediate chronic diseases.

(7) Eat Good Fat: Realize that the "good fat" found in raw almonds, walnuts and avocados are fats that create and sustain your energy. Eat some of these throughout the day to generate fuel for your body and to stave off sugar cravings. Those "up"and "down" swings will more likely stabilize if you feed your body "good fat" and forget the refined sugars, fructose and anything with aspartane that keeps you "stuck" in the cycle.

(8) Start Walking: Do it selfishly for your beauty and vibrant skin! Walking is the easiest access fitness practice and is normally available for all people. Get a pedometer and challenge yourself to get up to 10,000 steps. Your entire body will benefit. If you are not able to walk for some reason, then I recommend swimming or even chair exercises for range of motion and enough repetitions to get your heart rate up a bit.

(9) Network With Others: Find other people who like to live well and who have benefitted from eating raw living foods through social networks online or off line. Share your results which you will start to realize and encourage others once you normalize your own numbers. Try Meetup.com to make new friends and find common interests. Go to URL, #mce_temp_url#

(10) Take Time Each Day to Meditate or Pray: Stay in balance emotionally and avoid stress as much as possible. Identify the triggers for stress and then if at all possible try to avoid or minimize interaction with the gremlins that are likely to derail your vision and hope. Also, never forget to count your blessings, one by one.

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YEAR OF THE SNAKE- MEDICINAL VALUE

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:04:00 -0800

Newswire.net- January 4, 2013- Scottsdale, AZ- Chinese cultures worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year which coincides with the Gregorian calendar as the two blend within a span of three weeks. In non Chinese populated areas, the Chinese restaurants and their families carry on the tradition through its food and cultural festivities. Chinese food in and of itself bears tradition and abundance of stories and wives tales. Since this is the Year of The Snake, it is notably a very powerful year for those born in it. The snake, aside from being a crafty reptile, has culinary value through its medicinal use. It cures and heals while providing much testosterone enhancement and warmth that embodies a thorough healthy cure.

Although many Chinese restaurants do not serve snake to the public, Chinese restaurants that cater to Chinese people seeking traditional dishes might find snake soup available for a special request. Shark’s fin soup has similar medicinal and anti-carcinogenic traits that are highly regarded and are quite costly.

As one travels and visits Chinese restaurants in their respective locales, one might inquire as to some of the traditional foods and their stories associated with their origins. Keep in mind that each family has a different spin on their stories and experiences that they have grown up with. This in and of itself is the genesis for new and interesting folklores as they continue to get passed down!

The animal references certainly make for much more interesting conversation and ways that children can formulate their ideas about these topics that might ordinarily be boring and mundane. The Chinese lion dance and dragon performances are great references to fictitious animals that provide exhilarating memories for Chinese people young and old and easy ways to describe those tales. As we approach the Chinese New Year of 2013, contact Jade Palace Restaurant at: http://www.chinesefoodscottsdale.com (480) 391-0607/ (480) 585-6630

Vancouver real estate Canadian market slows - Interview with a realtor

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:22:00 -0800

(Newswire.net via Emailwire.com -- November 20, 2012) Vancouver, BC -- This interview with Richard Morrison, a self proclaimed 'real estate geek,' as he calls himself, has provided insights into the ever changing Vancouver real estate market in Canada with a unique analysis of the October 2012 market in British Columbia, mainly the locations in and around Vancouver. His Remax team has been operating in the Greater Vancouver region for the last decade.

Morrison's Analysis Reveals a Very Strong Buyer's Market for Vancouver real estate

According to Morrison, there has been a drop in median sales averaging 10% across the board since July 2011, but the anomaly is that the total inventory has climbed fairly extensively in most of these areas. This is true for detached single family homes, attached townhomes, and apartment condos. There have, however, been some exceptions which Richard Morrison reveals in his report, such as townhomes in the Kitsilano market, which only dropped by 3% since July 2011.

Further research shows that although the market prices are very stable in certain areas like Kitsilano, where they have been resilient to the rising inventory levels, other areas have not been so lucky. Cambie is one of the areas that has been hit hard and these detached single family homes experienced a huge drop. Morrison and his team are intrigued by the varying dynamics being seen across the lower mainland, however, they are very confident that Canada is moving slowly from a generally balanced market into a buyer's market.

Morrison's Advice for Buyers

According to Morrison, market cycles fluctuate all the time, even with the economic recession. In fact, it is interesting to note that during all major financial events worldwide, when markets were slow and economies crashed, Morrison told all his buyers the same thing -and that was to buy. "Market cycles are a fact of life… stay the course and pick up the good buys," he advises. "We had great times in the past 10 plus years and some things must and do come to an end, but it does not mean a crash!" He continues, "The general population must go on… Families downsize, upsize, people relocate, they move away for other reasons… This market has come and gone… and life goes on…"

Taking into account the drop in market prices throughout most of Vancouver since the peak in January 2012, it is safe to say that that time buyers have been waiting for is right now.

With over 10 years of experience, Richard Morrison RE/MAX, realestatevancouvernow.com offers services throughout Vancouver and surrounding areas of British Columbia. He, along with his 5 member team operate out of Vancouver Downtown and surrounding areas.

Name: Richard Morrison
Address:

208 - 789 Drake Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2N7

Phone number: 1.(604).767.3703
Email: rich@realestatevancouvernow.com

HR Shaikh Non Profit Auditors

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:06:00 -0700

HR Shaikh has required skill set and expertise in the area of non profit audit. Non profit audit is basically audit of non profit organizations. These organizations do not function with a profit motive. Their motto is service. They usually have funds that are used for various activities and they are accounted for in the books of accounts. These accounts are audited periodically. Non profit firms must consistently demonstrate where it receives its funds from, what happens with the funds, where do they go and what percentage of it is used in charitable work. According to the regulations there is no official requirement for nonprofit audit. But it is a practice amongst most non profit organizations to use audit in their bylaws. The annual audit is usually a statutory component for closing the fiscal year and showing that the organization spent the money that was donated by its donors according to the mission or guidelines of the organization.

HR Shaikh specializes on non profit accounting audits. All the information can be sought from this link http://www.hrshaikh.com/Services-Audit-a.html. There is a designate treasurer who maintains the books of a non profit organization. There are other members of the board who are co signors of a check. Some non profit organizations require financial secretaries to categorize all the deposits received according to how donations are designated then to deposit the funds. The auditor is usually an external consultant. The auditor is familiar with nonprofit accounting but usually does not take part in the money management. The auditor performs the actual audit and he requires input from the person in charge of the books, the treasurer and the financial secretary.

For income, the audit essentially reviews procedures so as to ensure that there is a two person system is used to count out cash correctly and deposit it into the exact sub-accounts. The money in a non profit organization is usually accrued through donations or granted for specific purposes hence these funds must be categorized upon receipt. It is the job of the auditor such as HR Shaikh to confirm that the expenditure that is incurred is legitimate. The auditor uses all available information such as minutes of the meetings and approved budgets to determine of all the money spent received proper authorization. The auditor also reviews expense receipts provided by the member of the non profit or anyone who is using his own funds in order to purchase something for a specified budget. All receipts should be equal to the money reimbursed as approved by the organization’s board. Non profit organizations need to have an open book policy which makes it easier for scrutiny and examination. The job of an auditor such as HR Shaikh is to validate the money trail.

HR Shaikh is equipped with the personnel who have the experience and expertise to carry out the non profit audit in a smooth and cost effective way. They are accurate and timely. All the required details about HR Shaikh’s audits can be found at http://www.hrshaikh.com/Services-Audit-a.html

Non Profit Auditors, HR Shaikh Seyar, CPA

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:34:00 -0700

HR Shaikh, Seyar CPA has required skill set and expertise in the area of non profit auditor. Non profit audit is basically audit of non profit organizations. These organizations do not function with a profit motive. Their motto is service. They usually have funds that are used for various activities and they are accounted for in the books of accounts. These accounts are audited periodically. Non profit firms must consistently demonstrate where it receives its funds from, what happens with the funds, where do they go and what percentage of it is used in charitable work. According to the regulations there is no official requirement for nonprofit audit. But it is a practice amongst most non profit organizations to use audit in their bylaws. The annual audit is usually a statutory component for closing the fiscal year and showing that the organization spent the money that was donated by its donors according to the mission or guidelines of the organization.

HR Shaikh Seyar, CPA Financial Statement Auditors and Experts

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:28:00 -0700

HR Shaikh, Seyar, CPA LLP is a well-known name for financial statement auditors today and their expertise lies in catering to a number of industries and hence they are familiar with different sectors and their practices. The biggest advantage that comes with HR Shaikh, Seyar, LLP is the audit is proven to be cost effective and economical. The general practice is to identify internal control gaps and critically analyze them. Then they come out with a range of solutions to fix the issues. They provide number of services. The list can be found here http://www.hrshaikh.com/Services-Audit-a.html

An audit of financial statements is more commonly known as the review of the financial statements of a company or firm or any other legal entity. It can also include a government entity or a non profit entity. Once the review is done the auditors such as HR Shaikh, Seyar, LLP publish an independent opinion on the sanity of the financial statements. They provide an opinion on whether the statements were relevant, accurate, complete and fairly presented. It is important that the financial statements are prepared under certain guidelines set by the highest Accounting association of the country. The financial statement auditors check if this has been done too.

The authority over the audit of financial statements usually rests with firms with practicing accountants like HR Shaikh, Seyar, LLP. This is because financial statement audits require specialist financial reporting knowledge. The audit of financial statements is also referred to as one of the many attestations or assurance functions provided by auditing and accounting firms. Hereby the firms provide an independent opinion on published information. Organizations also employ or hire internal auditors for audit purposes. Their function will not be to attest to financial reports. Their focus is on the internal controls of the organization. External auditors may or may not choose to seek the assistance of internal auditors or place full reliance on the work that they have executed.

The audits that they perform add credibility to the assertion by a firm’s management that its financial statements fairly represent the firm’s position and performance to the organization’s stakeholders. The primary stakeholders also known as the principal stakeholders are the shareholders of an organization. There are other parties who would be interested in the opinion too. Tax authorities, banks, suppliers, regulators, customers and employees may all have an interest in ensuring that the financial statements that are prepared are accurate. Audits are designed in such a way that it reduces the possibility that a material misstatement is not detected through audit procedures. A misstatement can be a missing statement or false information caused by either human error or fraud. Audits are done because they add value by easing the cost of information asymmetry, not because they are made compulsory by law. Audit is a global concept but the practice differs from country to country.

Texas Sales Tax - Audit Exposure Review, HR Shaikh Seyar, CPA

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0700

The State of Texas is now routinely conducting Sales Tax Audits of businesses. Hence it is important for Texas based businesses maintain their Texas Sales Tax related activities up to date. As the probability of your business coming under an audit from the State Comptrollers’ office has increased almost 60 % it is advisable to have an Exposure Review prior to a potential Texa sales tax audit.

HR Shaikh Seyar, CPA (http://www.hrshaikh.com) one of Houston’s largest 25 accounting firms can help. Texas Sales Tax Audit Exposure Review is very important to determine what could be your potential tax liability could be if an audit is conducted on your company. The review will be helpful in correcting issues, if any. The sales tax audit review is a great tool to ensure the safety of your company in event of an audit. HR Shaikh Seyar CPA’s team of professionals will help to determine any necessary changes that may be needed if an audit gets conducted. The team pays personalized attention to each and every client and offers customized solutions that will help to minimize the tax liability in an audit process.

As a business owner it is important to note that once your company faces an audit that has resulted in a deficiency assessment, the possibility of your company getting targeted for audit increases many folds. Hence our audit help will be of enormous help to you for being prepared for the coming eventuality. Therefore make sure that you are able to get it right in the first time itself and not face an audit the second time from the State.

Our expert and proficient team will undertake many tasks during preventive audit such as,

Reviewing the record keeping and accounting of the company. They will make sure that all your records are proper and in order:

The team will review taxability issues;

They will review and evaluate the Sales Tax Return preparations done by the company.

Keeping them up to date is mandatory in case of a looming audit;

Calculate approximate Sales Tax Liability exposure in case of an audit.

Though the above list includes majority of points that our professionals will cover, there may be many other customized solutions that will be provided according to the company. According to the client’s requirement, each case will be reviewed by our professionals and experts and hence client specific solutions will be offered.

As clients are busy in the other aspects of the company, we at HR Shaikh, Seyar CPA provides complete taxing and auditing solutions for Oil Royalties, Business Valuations, Fairness Opinions, and other complex accounting issues. For more information on HR Shaikh CPA please call (713) 328-4000 or visit http://www.hrshaikh.com

Houston Accounting Success with HR Shaikh, CPA

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:37:00 -0700

HR Shaikh CPA, (http://www.hrshaikh.com/ is an expert on Texas Sales Tax, IRS Representation, Oil Royalities, and Business Valuation to companies that belong to diverse industries in diverse sectors. As an organization it is required to comply with the financial reporting requirements. HR Shaikh CPA assists companies in not only complying with these requirements but they also put their best foot forward to help the organization anticipate and resolve issues at very early stages in order to avoid them becoming blunders. Services provided by HR Shaikh include:

Texas Sales Tax Representation The IRS (Internal Revenue Services) is a bureau of the Department of Treasury, the body responsible for effective tax collections across the length and breadth of the United States of America. The tax laws applied in the U.S. are formulated by the Congress and are thus national in nature.The state of Texas too comes under the jurisdiction of the Texas IRS. To understand and comply with the aforementioned laws could prove to be a confusing affair for many people. In fact people not having a legal background might not even understand the foundation on which these laws are based or the reason behind its existence. To make the lives of such people getting caught in this web of laws and regulations is the purpose behind the founding of H R SHAIKH SEYAR ltd. One can gain easy access to their vast array of services by visiting their web site http://www.hrshaikh.com/HRS_ourservices_tax_b.html .

Payroll Management and Payroll filing – Most organizations today do not have an in house payroll management system. It is generally outsourced to someone like HR Shaikh who has the technical expertise. Payroll management is generally the information system that keeps the record of the information of salaries that are given out to employees periodically. They also file the pay outs and keep individual accounts of all the employees;

Accounting and Book Keeping services – Bookkeeping is nothing but recording of financial transactions. Transactions may include any of the following such as sales, purchases, income and payments that are made by an individual or an organization. Books are usually kept by the bookkeeper. Accountancy is a process performed by an accountant. It is an art of communicating financial information about an organization or a legal entity to its stakeholders such as shareholders and managers. The communication is usually in a statement format. The formats used are standard in nature. These statements in money form show the economic resources under the control of the business entity. Discretion has to be shown in order to present information that is relevant and reliable to a user.

Financial statement preparation in accordance to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) – For a business entity, all relevant information has to be presented in a structured manner. GAAP are called financial statements. They are standard ways of presenting economic resources of an organization. They basically include four kinds of financial statements. The Balance sheet which contains the assets and the liabilities of an organization, the Income statement which is also referred to as the Profit and Loss account of the business, a statement of retained earnings shows the company’s retained earnings over a period of time and finally A Cash flow statement that depicts the company’s operating investing and financial activities. It shows the company’s inflow and outflow of cash

Professional review and compilation services to medium and small firms

Compiled or Reviewed Financial statements, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review services issued by AICPA

Custom financial reports for Management and Internal Use – Custom financial reports are special reports that are used by the management to take important strategic decisions. They can be reports that show the health of a particular business or a part of the business or even a sub activity. It can determine the budgets and investment required and can be used for forecasting important business results.

More information on HR Shaikh CPA please call (713) 328-4000 or visit http://www.hrshaikh.com