Furnishing an office space is both an exhilarating and exhausting exercise. There’s something inherently exciting about either moving into a new space or renovating your space to match a certain feel or flow. New beginnings can help change attitudes and make employees feel better about the place that they work. That being said, there are also stresses that come with furnishing a new office, namely in how much money you…

As a parent, there are many important decisions that impact your child and your family. Some of the most overwhelming decisions are those that involve choosing caregivers. When it comes to comparing preschool/daycares, there are some great reasons to focus on a Montessori environment. What Is the Montessori Method? The Montessori method was created by Maria Montessori, who was a doctor in Italy during the early 1900s. She was highly…

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so the saying goes, and this is true for everything people find attractive from mates to flowers to mountain ranges. Some horses, however, get the nod over and over again as being especially magnificent because of their color, bearing or symmetry. Akhal-Teke Riding across the desert on a beautiful shiny horse may seem like the beginning of a fairy tale, but Akhal-Tekes…

Over 36% of the households in the United States rent. This is the largest percentage of renters since 1965. Most people realize that renting a home or apartment provides them with more flexibility and allows them to save money. If you are the owner of one or more rental properties, keeping them full of trustworthy tenants should be one of your biggest concerns. The only way to accomplish this goal…

As trade becomes more and more globalized, more and more companies are learning to operate in a global marketplace. That seems simple and obvious until you stop to really think about the implications of that statement. If more companies are operating in a wide range of countries, that means more companies are offering opportunities for employees to move internationally as part of an upward career path. Many younger professionals are…

Flexible thinking–keeping an open mind and being willing to learn–is an important attribute of a successful manager as described by business management expert Eyal Gutentag. Large companies can afford to send managers to training and continuing education programs, but smaller firms rely on the motivation of managers to keep on top of new developments and educate themselves. Taking classes is the usual way to increase your knowledge base. Some companies…

Epoxy flooring can transform your concrete garage floor from a dark slab of grease stains and moisture marks to a smooth, sparkling extension of your home. Epoxy is a very durable flooring system that protects your floor and is easy to clean. It can come in a large variety of colors and patterns and is fade-resistant. If you don’t protect your investment in epoxy, however, the floor can take damage…