Archives for March 2012

Don’t Break Your Back, Give Your Back A Break

March 27, 2012 by

Admit it or not, if you’re in your mid-30s like me and have been overworked (thankfully, not underpaid!)  since you stepped out of the hallowed halls of your university,  you are already starting to see and feel slight tinges of old age.  There’s that strand of white hair peeking out of your otherwise lustrous black hair, those tiny wrinkles becoming more and more visible on your face, and varicose veins that became permanent fixtures on your legs right after childbirth.  Then there’s the shortness of breath after climbing a couple of flights of stairs and aching joints and back after a hard day’s work.

Well, here are some ways you can give your aching back some relief:

  1. Get yourself a memory foam bed.  After all those years of hard work, reward yourself with a memory foam bed that’ll definitely let you have a good night’s sleep – every night.  Now, if you’re still paying a couple of mortgages off, you may want to opt for a memory foam topper instead.  Just make sure that the mattress you’ll be placing it over is still firm. Otherwise,  better just shell out a few more bucks for a memory foam bed.
  2. Do Some Stretching.  Include stretching exercises in your morning and evening routines.  Just five to ten minutes of stretching to start and to end your day would help diminish pain in your lower back.
  3. Get Into Yoga.  Lower back pain can be diminished by doing some postures in yoga. It can also improve your flexibility, strength and balance.  Also, yoga is great for stress relief.

 

These are just some ways you can help ease back pain.  However, if you are experiencing chronic back pain or back pain that’s too intense and necessitates taking a pain reliever,  you should consult your doctor first before trying any of those mentioned above.  You may be suffering from a more serious condition that needs a specific treatment.

 



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Toddler Art…On Walls and the Television! Aaaargh!!!

March 26, 2012 by

My little boy is almost three and the princess is turning 4 in a few months, so there has been less trips and stumbles in the house as the two little ones transition from being toddlers to preschoolers.  There has also been no instance of putting toys and whatnots inside their mouths so I’ve started to take a few steps away from them to do some chores.

I’ve found that one of the best ways to keep them busy while I do the house chores is to provide them with art materials.  A box of crayon and sheets of paper can keep them entertained for hours.

Alas!  Their creativity found its way to our walls and our television. After washing the dishes after lunch, I went to the living room to get the kids ready for naptime but instead got the shock of my life.  I am no stranger to crayon streaks on the wall, but to find our television screen with doodles left my jaw dropping to the floor.

I’m still figuring out how to remove those crayon marks on the television.  Just to be sure it doesn’t happen again, I’m giving hubby a call and ask him to get some of those peerless mounts so we can keep the television out of my creative toddlers’ reach.



Filed Under: Handy Tips, House Matters

Big Advice On Small Businesses for Moms

March 26, 2012 by

Career women who suddenly find themselves displaced by becoming full time moms can revive their careers or put their management skills to use without taking their hands off on their mommy duties. Starting out with a small business is a good venture where you can practice your professional skills and still be a full time mom. However, starting your own business while looking out for your toddlers and handling household concerns may be more than you can chew. This is why you need help and expert advice before deciding on your venture. I would recommend using someone like Champions of Change who can offer you business IT support and help improve your business so it becomes the best.

Full time moms who would like to set-up a small business can start with a business plan to help map out the resources and strategies necessary in running a business successfully. This will entail careful study of the business types, market trends, business location, resources, finances, legal concerns, registration, employment, taxes, and operations requirements. If the business is online, ensuring you have great software for the job and making sure it’s safe from cyber-attack is crucial to starting a business. You can visit websites such as https://subrosacyber.com/penetration-testing/ that can explain ways to test your system to find any vulnerabilities that could easily be targetted by hackers. Once you have that up and running, you’re ready to begin!

After setting up your website and producing some content, I recommend getting some professional advice because it may be handy in some aspects of your business plan, especially around areas that you are not familiar with. Whether this means getting advice on cyber security from the likes of fraudwatchinternational.com, or social media marketing agencies. The key is that you want people to see your site, so whether you are encouraging to people to visit it via social media, or you are speaking to professional companies like blog outreach agencies, it really will make such a difference to your business and the amount of customers you see visiting your site, and having a safe business secure from any fraud or hacking, your mind will be at peace that your business can develop through social media safely.

You business plan will serve as the foundation of your business and should be based on accurate information, sound advise and good judgment. It would be great if you have a mentor to guide you and walk you through your plans. Otherwise, you may consider outsourced services to help you formulate a plan.

No business is too small for feasibility studies, professional real estate site selection, and legal process advice. The beauty of the internet age is that you can find these experts online and get the professional help you need in establishing a business with great success potential. Once you have your business plan finalized, its time to set things in motion and start growing your business.

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Finding The Right Spot To Grow Your Money

March 25, 2012 by

One of the essential considerations in starting a business is finding the best site where you could maximize profit and minimize costs. A good business location doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to be in a business center district or in a highly commercialized area. It all depends on the type of business that you would like to open and your proximity or accessibility to majority of your customers. Remember, if you’re thinking about going into business yourself, you are never too old to start your business; in fact, setting up an online business in retirement can be a good way to make money on the side and keep you busy.

The primary consideration for business real estate site selection should be the profile of your target market. This will enable you to identify areas where there is a large concentration of potential customers or high traffic areas. Your customer profile will also enable you to select a location that will appeal to your market and come up with attractive interiors that will lure customers to your shop on a regular basis.

Another consideration for site selection is the cost or rental expenses. A small business can not sustain high rental costs for months or years especially if the business is underutilized. Determine your available finances and allocate funds for rent expenses based on your projected earnings. Your projected monthly earnings should be able to cover rent, utility and other operational costs

Given your business needs, client or customer profile and rent budget, you can already identify potential sites for your business. You can rank them according to your market preference and business needs to help you decide on your final location. For instance, a business with market for car owners would need parking areas in their location while those who cater for pedestrians may prefer kiosks near bus or train stations.

Real estate site selection is a tedious and complicated process that can overwhelm a novice in setting up a business. There are consultancy services that can help you in this crucial stage of setting up a business to increase you success potential.

Once you have decided on your potential sites and target market, the next step you might want to take is creating a website for your business. You can either set it up yourself or hire professionals like Hooked Marketing, who can design your website the way you want it to look.

Another factor to consider when setting up a business is the matter of all the legal paperwork involved. If you’ve got a background handing paperwork this may be something you can manage yourself, but if there’s any doubt whatsoever it may be worth looking into hiring a legal firm to help double check everything falls into legal grounds, and to ensure that your contracts, etc. are all above board. The last thing you want is to have to deal with a business legal case down the line because you were keen to save a few cents at the start.

It is also important for any new business to ensure that they have installed a good platform for personal relations. regardless of where a business is based, the PR of the business must be strong. There are multiple ways of achieving this; it can be achieved through in-house methods, or by hiring an external company like Blend PR to provide advice and tips on how to deal more positively with customers and staff. So, sort your location, and most definitely put into place a good PR platform if you want to succeed.

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Fueling Homes and Businesses…the PR Gaz Way

March 24, 2012 by

Several months ago, I was lucky enough to have won a 2.7kg PR Gaz tank and Megakalan from PR Gaz.  These cooking equipment came quite handy when we ran out of gas while I was cooking lunch a few weeks ago.  I would have had to wait half an hour for a new 11-kg tank to be delivered which would have ruined the food I was cooking  AND would have gravely delayed our lunch.

During the PR Gaz Discovery Day in Pasig City, I learned more about the PR Gaz Company and the people who are striving to provide us Filipinos with good service and quality products.  PR Gaz is a customer-focused business teeming with energy, exuding dynamism, and exhibiting corporate strength.  It’s success in the industry can be credited to hardwork, teamwork, communication and respect among all employees.  It prides itself of providing high class service rooted on their integrity, honesty and commitment to serve.

“Sigurado Dito, Timbang ay Eksakto!”

PR Gaz ensures their customers that each PR Gaz Tank has been filled accurately and sealed properly.  They are able to keep their prices relatively lower than other LPG suppliers by doing away with middlemen.  They have their own bullets to transfer gas from the refinery to the PR Gaz plants, trucks to deliver LPG tanks from the PR Gaz Plant to the PR Gaz Haus, and tricycles to deliver LPG tanks from the PR Gaz Haus to your homes.  This gives you the assurance that your LPG tanks are accurately filled with high-quality gas.

Aside from guaranteed accuracy and quality, PR Gaz Haus also offers cooking accessories and equipment, discounts to “Suki ni Gazman” members, and personalized services including free stove cleaning and checking of regulators.

Currently, PR Gaz Haus has more than 100 branches in Metro Manila and Luzon.  To be able to bring PR Gaz to more families,  they offer franchise packages which are perfect for those who are currently looking for a business to venture in.   Offering PR Gaz Haus franchises instead of dealerships is their way of empowering Filipinos allowing them to generate income while providing a basic commodity to other families.

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