Robert Kiyosaki of ‘Rich Dad’ fame says that an asset is something that puts money in your pocket. This is a great definition and gets to the core of what an asset is. Most of us say that our home is an asset. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Ask yourself: ‘Does he put…
Where is social media headed in 2020?
Social media trends to watch out for A social media marketing strategy is on the minds of many small business owners. And if it’s not on yours, it should be! Major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram are fighting for market shares by adjusting their business models to balance delivering better shareholder returns with…
Is it time to hire an accountant to prepare your tax returns?
Many taxpayers do their own (DIY) tax returns using commercially available or online tax software. If you’ve spent more than a few hours on your taxes this year, it’s time to ask yourself if it makes sense to outsource this task to an accountant. Ask yourself these questions. Do I enjoy preparing my own taxes?…
Ski Trip Fun: The Pros of Snowboard Racing
There are many ways to enjoy your ski trip with your friends. Your reasons for going on a winter vacation largely determine your preference. If you want to visit the ski resort to relax and unwind, you can choose from several ways to enjoy your stay in a ski chalet or take a walk in…
What is considered a junk car?
The term is thrown around quite often, you hear it all the time in conversations or when you get upset when a car doesn’t perform as well as it should, but what is really considered a junk car? A lot of people picture a little rusty orange car sitting on the lawn or in the…
Technical Writing Exercise – How To Make Toast
One type of project often given to a technical writer is explaining a process. It can be anything from a brief product description to an important document detailing the workings of a complicated machine. A couple of interesting examples that come to mind from my own experience are a video for technicians on how to…
How to find appliances and kitchens
Appliances make all the difference when it comes to turning household chores into a delight or into a monotony. With the right kind of kitchen and appliances, one won’t have to dread the weekends when they have to tidy up the house and put it back in order. Kitchen paper and appliances Appliances cover a…
Ibanez SC500 Review
Ibanex sc500, what someone called a special instrument that you won’t find everywhere, is made in Japan. A hybrid guitar, its strings are made of nylon and it is primarily designed as a classical instrument. The shape of the Ibanex sc500, as well as many of its features, is that of an electric guitar. It…
SEO benefits of having video on your website
Online video is probably the most powerful marketing tool you’ll ever use online. Perhaps many of you already know that having a video on a website produces better conversion rates; but how many of you know, or even thought about the SEO benefits of having a video? Web video is a disruptive technology that is…
What do Dave McCoy, who built Mammoth Mountain, and Walt Disney have in common?
When I think about who has provided me with the best man-made playgrounds in my life, I have to give credit to Walt Disney and Dave McCoy for giving me all the fun. As a kid growing up in Southern California, we would visit Disneyland 3 or 4 times a year for birthdays and special…