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Acquisition-Based Entrepreneurship: A New Spin on Growth - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Nick Haschka, the CEO of The Wright Gardner, a San Francisco Bay Area office plant company that sells, leases, and maintains office plants joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nick Haschka discuss the following:

  1. How did you get involved in The Wright Gardner?
  2. What attracted you to this business?
  3. What has been your focus since you took over?
  4. It seems you’ve done a lot of acquisitions in a pretty short time, can you tell us a little more about that?
  5. Sounds like this could create some real management challenges around people and change. Can you tell us how you’ve handled that?

Nick Haschka is the CEO of The Wright Gardner (TWG), a San Francisco-based interior plant company offering sales, leasing, and service of interior office plants, flowers, and horticultural decor including green walls, colorful plant arrangements, and moss walls to a wide variety of commercial clients throughout Northern California. He’s also a co-founder of Cub Investments, a private equity partnership that acquires and operates successful small businesses undergoing a generational change-of-ownership.

Websitewww.thewrightgardner.com

Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wright.gardner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.wright.gardner

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Top Tips for Purchasing a Used Car - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Budget

This is a very important factor to consider when choosing your next vehicle. Setting a strict budget will mean you won’t pick a car you can’t afford. Breaking a budget happens to the best of us but stay strong on this one as there are plenty of cars out there at affordable prices. Think about how you want to pay for the car, straight up or on finance? There are also different types of finance you can get to make your purchase more affordable. 

Prioritise

Before looking around for a used car, make a list of factors you want. Prioritise the list to put the things you want most closer to the top, and the things you can live without nearer the bottom. It’s going to be tricky to find a car with everything you want at a price below your budget, so prioritising will help you get the best deal possible. 

Get Offers

Going to only one dealership will give you a very fine view of the used car market. You need to check out multiple dealerships, see what offers they give, tell them you’ve been offered better by another company. This way you can compare vehicles and prices, then pick the best one for you. Make a note of the best price you get offered and ask others to beat it!

Do the Math

Some dealer will give you a great price on a car but change the finance. Some will do it the other way around. Add up the numbers and work out how much your finance payments should be compared to how much you’re getting offered. See if you can get freebies thrown into the deal if you can’t get a discount. 

Pick a Dealership

When you have looked at all the prices of the dealerships, look into customer reviews and testimonials. These are important as they reflect on the service and quality of the dealership. You can see which companies can be trusted. Whitestone Garage has a testimonials page filled with great reviews of customer service and high-quality vehicles. Companies with these pages can be trusted and so it is wiser to use these. 

Buy Your Car

Once you decide, make a move straight away. If you leave it too long the deal may change, or the car may be sold to someone else. Always think that the car you saw today and decide to buy tomorrow, was the car someone saw yesterday and decided to buy today. 

The 4 Biggest Benefits Of Outdoor Blinds (That You May Not Have Thought About) - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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If you’re thinking about getting outdoor blinds, you’re making a great decision. Outdoor blinds can help make your patio a more visually-interesting and welcoming place – and they have a variety of practical uses which make them a fantastic investment.

In this article, we’ll take a look at just 4 of the biggest benefits of outdoor blinds – to help you understand why you should have a set of outdoor blinds installed as soon as you can! Let’s begin.

1. Makes Your Patio Or Deck More Versatile

Your patio is a big investment, particularly if you have had it recently renovated or redone. This means you’ll want to maximize the amount of time you can spend outdoors, enjoying your new patio.

So when the weather turns a bit chilly, or it’s the middle of a blistering summer, you may not be able to use your patio as much as you want – unless you have outdoor blinds.

Outdoor blinds can help protect you from the wind, making it feel warmer even if it’s a late autumn day. In addition, they can also protect you from the radiant heat of direct sunlight, and prevent your patio from absorbing as much UV energy, which makes it feel significantly cooler outside.

Some outdoor blinds can even protect you from light rains, ensuring that you can spend time outside even when the weather turns a bit sour.

2. Protects Patio Furniture From The Elements

You can pair high-quality outdoor blinds with patio windbreaks to protect your patio furniture from the rain. This is an especially good idea if you already have an awning or a ceiling above your patio – by adding outdoor blinds, you can essentially protect the entire patio area from rain and wind.

This makes things much more convenient for you. Though patio furniture is designed to be “all-weather”, sodden patio pillows are not exactly comfortable – and if they get wet often, they could become stained or develop mildew. With patio blinds, you can simply put your blinds down when it gets rainy, and protect your furniture from moisture, without having to haul your pillows inside whenever there’s a rainstorm.

3. Keeps Damaging UV Light Off Of Cushions, Furniture, And More

UV light is extremely damaging to most surfaces, and patio furniture is exposed to quite a bit of this light. As time goes on, the light will destroy the pigments and color of your patio furniture, so you’ll likely have to replace it. It can even affect the exterior siding of your home.

Patio blinds can be pulled down during the brightest parts of the day – shielding both your furniture and your home (not to mention your skin!) from the damaging effects of UV radiation.

4. Provides Additional Privacy For Your Home

 If you’ve got nosy neighbors, or simply wish to be able to enjoy your patio in private once in a while, you probably don’t have many options, unless you want to build an expensive privacy fence.

The best option is a set of outdoor blinds. When you want to relax in peace and in private, you can pull down your blinds, and enjoy your patio without any prying eyes!

Blinds can even help protect your privacy while you’re inside of your home. If you have a large, sliding glass door without any kind of blinds or drapes, it may be easy to see inside your home from your patio, particularly at night.

Outdoor blinds can pull “double duty”, and cover up these large doors, keeping your privacy secure, even when you’re inside your home.

Shop For Outdoor Blinds Now – And Enjoy All Of These Benefits! 

Outdoor blinds have a number of great benefits – and these are just a few of them. They are tasteful, versatile, and available in a tremendous variety of types and styles. So start thinking about how you can use outdoor blinds today. You’ll enjoy these benefits, and many others! 

How blockchain technology will influence and enhance the billion-dollar sharing economy - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Tim Bos, Co-Founder and CEO of ShareRing, an on-demand, two-sided marketplace that brings together sharing services with avid, share economy users who can securely access, connect and pay for these services anywhere in the world joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tim Bos discuss the following:

  1. What is ShareRing? Tell us a bit about the team and the team set up.
  2. Why did you start the company/ what problems is ShareRing solving with its utilisation of blockchain technology?
  3. What role will blockchain technology play in business more broadly? What industries in particular do you see it taking off in?
  4. What are some misconceptions about blockchain technology and what would you say to educate the market on these misconceptions?
  5. Will blockchain technology become mainstream?
  6. For businesses looking to learn more about how opportunistic blockchain technology is, where do you recommend they start? Any tips?

Tim Bos is an experienced blockchain engineer and entrepreneur who has founded several sharing services, including global car-sharing platform Keaz, which has offices in Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the USA. In an earlier life, he was an Associate Director at Barclays Capital, Program Manager at Avanade (a Microsoft and Accenture JV) and Project Manager at GE Capital.

Websitehttps://sharering.network

Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShareRingCo
Medium: https://medium.com/sharering

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Stem cell therapy in heart failure - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Dr. Simon H. Stertzer, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Board at BioCardia, a clinical-stage biotech-regenerative medicine company that develops innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disease joins Entrepreneurial Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Simon H. Stertzer discuss the following:

  1. For those listeners who may not know, can you tell us what stem cell therapy is?
  2. How is stem cell therapy being applied to the treatment of heart failure?
  3. What have been the previous limitations of treating heart failure, and how can stem cell therapy potentially change this?
  4. What are some common questions or concerns about treating heart failure with stem cell therapy, and how would you respond to these?
  5. Where do you see the treatment of heart disease headed over the next 5 – 10 years?

Simon H. Stertzer, M.D. is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University School of Medicine, and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors at BioCardia®, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech-regenerative medicine company that develops innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

In 1964, Simon Stertzer performed the first selective coronary arteriogram in New York City. He pioneered the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology by performing the first coronary balloon angioplasty in the United States, in 1978. He has performed more than 12,500 cardiac interventions and has worked alongside others to develop new technologies for the improvement of patient care.

Dr. Stertzer has contributed to research and advancement in rotational atherectomy, cardiac stents, drug delivery stents, cardiac transplant molecular diagnostics, and most recently, transendocardial stem cell implantation in ischemic heart failure. His bibliography contains more than 140 peer-reviewed articles.

Dr. Stertzer co-founded BioCardia in 1999, and was a founder and board member of Arterial Vascular Engineering, an angioplasty balloon and stent company acquired by Medtronic Inc..

Simon Stertzer received his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University, after a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Union College. He had previously earned a Certificat de Physiologie from University of Paris (Sorbonne).

About BioCardia®, Inc.

BioCardia®, Inc. is helping lead the way to new treatments of heart failure using the direct injection of cells and agents into the heart muscle. BioCardia is a clinical-stage, regenerative biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics to treat cardiovascular disease. The treatment modalities include a system of personalized screenings to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from intramyocardial injection of therapeutic agents.

Dealing with Startup Anxiety and Sleep Deprivation - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Justin Richard, Founder of swadl, a company that provides better night sleep with the use of weighted blankets joins eCommerce Radio to discuss dealing with startup anxiety and sleep deprivation.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Justin Richard discuss the following:

  1. Tell us a bit about yourself. What is Swadl, and why did you start the company?
  2. What do you hope to accomplish within the next 5 years?
  3. What is the most difficult challenge thus far for a startup and how are you overcoming it?
  4. What helps you sleep at night?
  5. If you had to only give one piece of advice for startups, what would it be?

An entrepreneur, inventor and former insomniac. Justin Richard began his successful career as a massage therapist. Suffering from anxiety and restless sleep due to the stresses of everyday life he began the search to find a practical solution for a common problem.

Website: https://swadl.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swadlblanket
Twitter: https://twitter.com/swadlblanket

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Hiring a Licensed Electrician is More Than Common Sense: It’s the Law - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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When it comes time to remodel the kitchen or put an addition on their home a lot of homeowners wonder aloud if they should use a licensed electrical contractor or the local handyman or even do the wiring themselves. What most are not aware of is that hiring a licensed electrician to do the work is not a luxury, it’s the law. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) in fact is quite plain spoken when it comes to the issue. Any business or individual hired to do electrical work in your home must be a licensed electrical contractor. Below we’ll look at the reasons why that is.

Licensed Electricians: Why the ESA Insists on Them

There are a number of good reasons the ESA requires the use of licensed electricians. Here are three of the most noteworthy:

  • Accountability – Licensed electricians must demonstrate mastery of their craft and are legally and professionally bound to adhere to specific practices and regulations. In other words, they are accountable. Something amateurs are not. As such public safety requires that the ESA insist that anyone who does electrical work in your home be a licensed electrical contractor.
  • There are a Lot of Frauds – Like it or not there are a lot of guys out there masquerading as qualified electricians who are nothing of the sort. One of the reasons ESA requires you to enlist the services of a properly licensed pro is to protect you from frauds. Here are some ways you can identify an unlicensed electrician:
    • Their work vehicle does not have an ESA license number on the side.
    • None of their paperwork includes an ESA license number.
    • When you call them and ask for the ESA license number they hang up.
    • They offer to do your drywall, plumbing and other tasks as well.
    • You can only contact them through a third party email like gmail.
    • They say you don’t need an ESA license to do electrical work in Ontario.
  • Because the Only Option is to do the Work Yourself – That’s right. If you decide not to hire a licensed electrician to do your work your only legal option is to do the work yourself. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. First you must – repeat must – obtain a permit prior to commencing work. This will alert the ESA to the project and result in them sending an inspector to ensure the work is done correctly. If it is not your home may be deemed unsafe for habitation until the work is redone by a qualified licensed electrician. A process that will take time and a good deal of money.

Keep in mind that even if you manage to have the work conducted in secret if you ever decide to sell your home it will need to be inspected. If that inspection uncovers shoddy electrical work your sale is off. Make sure you always enlist the services of a licensed toronto electrician. It’s more than common sense. It’s the law.

Everything You Need to Know About Custom Software Outsourcing - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Now, it is difficult to comprehend that once upon a time, words and phrases such as computer software, email, emoticon, Instagram, and computer programing didn’t exist. Almost every aspect of life is now filled with some sort of technology. There are few jobs and careers that do not involve technology in one form or another. Computers, various programs, and internet searches are vital to school work. Keeping in touch with friends and family is all done through social media, email, and texting. Notes are taken on laptops or tablets, books are digital, photographs are stored in “the cloud’ and on memory cards instead of in photo books. There are even entire jobs centered completely around technology. These jobs come in various specialties and revolve around different types of technology. Also, there are many existing jobs that used methods other than technology but has since adapted to include various technology products and services. One vital piece of all technology is software. The software is the center of essentially every bit of technology. Consider, though that every piece of software must be designed and created by someone. Some companies that are not intrinsically about technology still wish to provide certain technological products or services, i.e. an app. When this happens, it is necessary to have someone develop this software and a popular choice is to outsource the project. Here you will find information about outsourcing the development of custom software.

The first thing to understand is what exactly software is. The term “software” is an incredibly general term. It is used to describe various types of programs that tell a computer how to run. With so many types of devices available today, the word “computer” does not always refer to a desktop or laptop. It can mean anything from a desktop to a cellular phone. Ninety-five percent (95%) of cell phones currently on the market is what is known as “smartphones”. These smartphones are all essentially small computers. They have the ability to use search engines, websites, streaming services, and do anything that a laptop or desktop can do. All of this is done through software. For those not experienced in what it takes to run a computer, it is easy to confuse software with hardware. While they are both required to keep a computer running, they are vastly different. Hardware is the physical components, the wires, chips, circuit boards, etc. Software, on the other hand, is entirely digital. It is the codes and programs that make all of the hardware function the way it is supposed to.

So, what is custom software? Very simply put, it is software that has been designed and developed especially for a specific company, organization or individual. Consider, if there is custom software, there is also generic software. So, why choose custom over generic which tends to be much cheaper? There are many potential uses for generic software, each with its own importance. There is nothing wrong with using generic software. However, there are many times when generic just does not meet the desired requirements. Generic software cannot be customized to suit specific needs, whatever pages and features are there is all there is to work with. This is great for somethings, but quite often it is important to be able to make certain software more adaptable. Some people shy away from custom software because it tends to be far more pricey than any generic software. However, it is well worth the extra cost in the end. Consider the cost a means to an end.

Some companies hire someone in-house to handle all of their software creation needs. This is certainly a good choice, but there is an even better choice; outsourcing. First, what does outsourcing really mean? Outsourcing is when you go outside of your local service options. An outsourcing company can be located anywhere in the world and is sometimes even a digital-only company. There are many different services that can be outsourced and custom software development is only one such service. There are many benefits from outsourcing in general and custom software development has its own set of benefits. One benefit is the savings potential. Many of the costs associated with hiring in-house employees are entirely eliminated by outsourcing. The only cost is whatever the company’s project fee is. Another major benefit is better time management. The outsourcing company will provide all of the necessary tools and manpower required to meet a deadline and work efficiently. Therefore, you can spend your time handling other business and daily tasks without having to add in the worry as to whether the software will be ready in time.

There are very few downsides to outsourcing, perhaps there really aren’t any at all. As with anything one of the most important aspects is to choose the best outsourcing company for your project. Hiring the wrong company or service can drastically affect the outcome of the project as a whole. Also, if you decide to outsource one project, provided all goes well, you should consider outsourcing all similar projects and thus develop a continuing relationship with the custom software development service that you choose to work with. Spend some time researching various companies and then compare and contrast all of the good points as well as any negative aspects of each potential candidate. Thankfully, it is incredibly easy to find a list of companies that specialize in outsourced custom software projects. All it takes is a simple internet search to be presented with a whole list of potential companies to work with. Now, it comes the hard part, narrowing down the choices and eventually choosing one to work with. To begin the process, create a list of necessary requirements as well as a list of anything that will be a deal breaker. Also, create a budget scale listing the least and the most that you are willing to pay with a happy medium that is the overall preference. Once you have all of this information gathered, all you have to do is compare each company to these standards and requirements and begin narrowing down the list. It is also a good idea to consider hold a trial project and having your top choices “compete” or “bid” for the project. This way, you will have a chance to see how they work and whether or not they will be a good fit.


Importance of Checking Your Website’s Backlinks - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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If you understand how SEO works, then you would also know that backlinks play a huge role in influencing your rankings. You have to invest a lot of hard work and time to earn quality backlinks. However, SEO experts also feel the pressure of maintaining the quality of these links, failing to do which can affect the way your site ranks on the search engines. 

Backlink monitoring is just as important as acquiring the link itself. Despite its importance, many SEO professionals often forget to take it into account when they are planning their marketing strategies. 

In this article, we will talk about the importance of backlinks for your website and why it is significant to monitor them from time to time. 

‘NoFollow’ Links & Backlink Adjustments

Remember that time you scored a backlink from a reputed online publication a few years ago? That website has now been redesigned and you have just lost that high-quality link that was keeping your website alive on the search engines. What does one do in that case?

It is in these situations that backlink checker tools come in handy. Many SEO pros work hard until they have found a competitor backlink checker tool that looks promising for the assessment of backlinks to their clients’ website. 

Checking backlinks from time to time will help you maintain the quality of inbound links over quantity. A quick backlink check will reveal how many organic inbound links you have. At the same time, some experts also use the checker tools to spy on competitor websites and analyze their backlink profile. Once you know what keywords are ranking well for your competitors, you can build similar kind of backlinks to take your own website to the next level.

Needless to say, we are all in this for increased traffic and genuine visibility to our target customers. So if you really care about your business’ online reputation and success, then backlinks are an important step that you cannot overlook. 

That being said, let us now discuss some key reasons why you should monitor your backlinks and how it helps your website grow. 

They are Good for SEO

You may have heard this one too many times that the backlinks play a huge role in helping your website rank well on search engines. If you want to attract more people to your website and give Google the confidence of your authenticity, then quality backlinks are the way to do it. 

When you have authority inbound links to your website, Google automatically considers you a reliable source of information, thus, ranks you higher in its search results. Therefore, it is very important to not only earn the backlinks but also to ensure that they are coming from the right source. Did you know that it is better to have fewer backlinks from authority website than to have many from low-quality ones? Google penalizes websites with low-quality links. This is why it is important to check where your inbound links are coming from. 

Backlinks are Tied to your Reputation

Backlinks have a lot of benefits for website owners. However, one has to tread carefully on this territory. While earning organic links is certainly good for your website, sometimes some links can hurt your reputation too. For this reason, you need backlink checker tools to identify the links that can cause damage to your online reputation. These tools send you email notifications when your website is linked to other sites and keep you in the loop. 

If you are wondering what backlinks can hurt your reputation, then look at the following example: 

  • When your website is linked to adult/porn websites
  • When your site is back linked to gambling web pages 
  • Links from unrelated websites 
  • Backlinks from websites that share provocative and aggressive content

Prevent Your Website from Being Penalized

As has been already discussed, when you achieve backlinks from high ranking websites, the search engines reward you by ranking you well in the search results. However, the opposite of it is also true. Google can penalize you when your website is linked to a low-performing, poor-ranking website. This is why you should check your backlinks and their source on a regular basis. SEO professionals recommend that a full audit should be performed on your website on a yearly basis. However, you can also set up email notifications and alerts in a backlink checker tool to know when your website is linked to another site. This practice helps you in de-linking yourself from pages that are causing you more harm than good. 

Drive Organic Traffic to your Website

Not only does backlink-based SEO drive organic traffic to your website, but also helps in maintaining the quality of its content. By monitoring your links regularly, you would know exactly where your traffic is coming from and which high ranking websites in your niche are sending visitors your way. You can also replicate the backlink profile of these websites to gain more footfall. 

Prevent the Impacts of Negative SEO

You may not know this but your website is vulnerable to being spammed by your competitors. Like they say, all is fair in love and war, consider SEO as a war. Your contenders in the field may resort to some unscrupulous means that can expose you to the risk of negative SEO. However, you can stop this by knowing ahead where your backlinks are coming from. Use a backlink checker to check the quality of backlinks and disavow from all those that were created for the sole purpose of hurting you. 

Get Notified about Complains or New Reviews

When you monitor backlinks, you can get instant notification if someone posts a review or a complaint about you online. This can be a great opportunity to build/rebuild relationships with your customers and wow them with your customer service by being responsive. 

By now you would know how backlinks can be really helpful in building a strong online presence. By tracking your links, you can not only maintain your website’s rankings but also the quality of content that goes on it. Earning backlinks is only half the job, the other half is to monitor them. 

Is your business fund ready? - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Tony Drexel Smith, CEO of Blue Moon Advisors, a due diligence, capital readiness and document preparation company serving entrepreneurs, start-ups, and companies seeking alternative equity and debt capital joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tony Drexel Smith discuss the following:

  1. What is your background that led to CEO of Blue Moon Advisors?
  2. What is the Situation Analysis Report and where did the idea come from?
  3. What is the Managed Virtual Portal (MVP) and who can benefit from it?
  4. How exactly do you bridge the gap between companies seeking capital and the investors?
  5. What are the future plans for Blue Moon Advisors?

Blue Moon Advisors, Inc. is a due diligence, capital readiness and document preparation company serving entrepreneurs, start-ups, and companies seeking alternative equity and debt capital. We complete our engagements in a three-step process: Phase 1 – Capital Readiness Report; Phase 2 – Business Finance Document Packaging; Phase 3 – Managed Virtual Portal. Our mission is to serve US-Based Companies and entrepreneurs by providing them a proven assessment process, business finance document preparation services and a managed virtual document system that cumulatively simplifies and streamlines the process of gaining access to business capital in a compliant, professional and timely manner.

Tony Drexel Smith has worked with over Seven Hundred (700) clients in Twenty-Two (22) industries since 1995. He has specifically completed hundreds of projects relating to business valuations, C-Level consulting-coaching, certified business planning, commercial bank credit applications, confidential business assessments, IB financing (Investment Banking), market planning, demographic research, market penetration modeling, non-complex credit applications, PPM (Private Placement RD 504-6) supporting documents, Title II (Crown fund RD 506(c), Crowd Funding and SBA loan packaging.

He lives and works in Las Vegas, Nevada, but works with clients throughout the world (all-hours, all time zones). He authored the book on business start-ups – The Essential Handbook for Small Businesses ISBN# 978-0-9840365-0-9 in 2011. He also wrote, published and distributed The Business Development Directory in 2008. He is a graduate of the University of La Verne with a degree in Business Administration with Cum Laude Honors.

Websitewww.bluemoonadvisors.com

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Brands and companies need to shift their thinking and give control to consumers - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Noah Abelson-Gertler, CEO of ShareRoot, a user generated content (UGC) legal rights management firm joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Noah Abelson-Gertler discuss the following:

  1. Tell us about ShareRoot and the new platform MediaConsent that you’re launching.
  2. Why is the protection of consumer data and privacy so important for businesses to prioritise?
  3. What were some of the greatest misconceptions businesses had around the formalisation of the GDPR? And how will the GDPR in fact valuably benefit brands and businesses?
  4. How do you see the consumer privacy landscape evolving even further in the years to come?
  5. It feels as if there is a new data breach or breach of integrity every week. Do you envision the prevalence lessening in the years to come because of tighter regulation. Or is that a utopian view?
  6. For businesses looking to take a more proactive and healthy interest in the topic of consumer data protection, do you have any tips for where they should start?

Noah Abelson-Gertler is an entrepreneur and Client Happiness specialist. He has a passion and knowledge of marketing, with a special focus on helping brands develop equitable lasting relationships with consumers. Direct experience working with a wide variety of international brands, as they take on, and utilise digital marketing channels while respecting consumer data and privacy. Wearing many hats is a hobby and passion.

Websitewww.mediaconsent.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharerootco
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharerootco

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Why Installing Spray Foam Insulation is Not a DIY Job - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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The do-it-yourself impulse is strong in many people and in most cases that’s great because it allows them to save a few bucks hanging their own front door or replacing bathroom tiles or laying down carpet. But not every project is a good candidate for the DIY treatment. Electrical wiring for instance should never be done by anyone other than a licensed electrician and installing spray foam insulation should never be done by anyone other than a properly trained professional. Below we’ll provide a number of reasons why that is.

There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way

Just because you can find spray foam insulation kits at the local home improvement centre doesn’t mean you should try and install the stuff yourself. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it and if you do it the wrong way you run the risk of putting your loved ones in danger and hurting the market value of your home. Here are some reasons you should leave spray foam insulation to the pros:

  • The Potential for Fire – Spray foam insulation is the most effective way to insulate your home but the vapour produced during installation is flammable. So much so that if you are installing the insulation in the basement the fumes may ignite if your oil furnace is running during the install. Because of this fire danger you need to know how to handle the chemicals involved properly as well as know all the safety precautions to take during installation to prevent combustion of the resulting gases. 
  • You Need the Right Gear – Those same flammable vapours can also be a health hazard. Installation must always be done using the right gear and enough time must be given after the installation is complete for the fumes to dissipate. Once they have the home will be as safe as ever but you need to know the proper safety procedures and adhere to them.
  • It Needs to be Installed Properly – Did you know that spray foam needs to be installed in layers? Do you know why it needs to be installed in layers? Most DIYers are unable to answer these questions. It’s not their fault. They’re not spray foam installation specialists after all. But these things are important and if the installation is done improperly your home could have an odd smell for years.
  • Potential Damage to the Value of Your Home – As is the case with any type of botched insulation job, if the spray foam insulation is not installed properly it could do significant damage to the value of your home. Fixing the botched installation job after the fact is also going to be a big expense and a major inconvenience. Your home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make. Don’t gamble with its value or integrity.

If you are contemplating spray foam insulation for your home contact your local spray foam installation specialist. They’ll answer all your questions and concerns about this leading edge home insulation option. 

Independent Insurance Agent Versus Company Agent - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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There are so many aspects of life that require having a different type of insurance. Health care requires one type of insurance, death requires another. There are specific insurances for cars, houses, boats, motorcycles, even pets. Companies have to carry certain insurance policies for their employees, events have to have their own type of insurance. The list goes on and on, seemingly without end. Many people do not stop to think about many of these types of insurance until they need to find a company to purchase a policy through. When it comes to this point, it is often difficult to know where or how to begin. Many people simply choose an agency which will assign an agent to you. While this is certainly a viable option, there is another that often gets overlooked. This is the option of hiring an independent insurance agent. If you are not familiar with this term and would like to learn more, this is the article for you. Here we will explore all of the difference between independent and captive insurance agents and how to choose which one is right for you. Particularly if you are looking for Woodbury Insurance agents.

What is a company agent and why are they referred to as captive agents? The short answer is that a company agent works solely for a specific company and can only give you information on policies from that company. They are called captive agents because of their limitations. They only have the knowledge and abilities to deal with the company they work for, they are captive to their company so to speak. They have the ability to analyze a new patron’s credentials and recommend a course of action and a specific policy based on what that company offers.

Now, the question remains, what is an independent insurance agent and how are they different from a company agent? An independent agent is just that, independent. They are not bound to one company. Therefore, they can shop around for you and determine what is truly the best deal and the best policy for you and your circumstances. There is a great deal more freedom for independent agents than for company agents. When you go through an independent agent, you are far more likely to find a policy that truly meets your needs at a price you can afford instead of being stuck with a handful of possibilities.

Now, onto the really important question. How do you choose whether to use an independent agent or a company agent? What are the pros and cons of each choice? These, along with a few other questions are incredibly important. This is why the next topic of discussion is the pros and cons of purchasing insurance through an independent agent.

Pro – You will have a much more personalized experience when you go through an independent insurance agent. When you go through a company agent, they often have deadlines and quotas to meet. Therefore, they tend to rush you to a decision and do not always give all concerns the proper amount of time and consideration. Sometimes this works out fine, but as often as not, it goes very badly. This is not to say that it is bad or wrong to go through a company agent, only that there is a great deal more freedom and choice when you go to an independent agent. Also, an independent agent will not be biased to a certain company or policy. This will ensure that you end up with the best option available in your area without having to worry about trying to find the best company on your own.

Pro – Saving money is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to necessary expenses. Insurance is one incredibly necessary expense, so saving money throughout the process is always ideal. An independent insurance agent is not loyal to a single insurance company. What this means for you, the consumer, is that they will search to find the best-valued policy from a wide variety of companies rather than try to push one of only a handful of possibilities. If you have already found the best company and the best prices offered in your location, this particular point will not make much difference. However, for those in the midst of their search, this is a big deciding factor.

Con – Many times, larger companies will not work with independent agents. What this means for you is that you may find yourself presented with a list of companies that you have never even heard of. Little known companies are not inherently bad, but they often can’t offer as much as a larger company. This may mean less coverage, fewer options, and no big-name backing. While there may be a few benefits of using a smaller unknown company, there are quite a few negatives.

Con – Using an independent agent may result in less stability than using a company agent. Generally speaking, big insurance companies place a great deal of backing and help with each of their captive agents. This means more training, more resources,  more overall support. Without the added help, support, and resources, an independent agent risks having to go out of business. It can be taxing, financially speaking for an independent agent to stay in the best terms. Sometimes, the out of pocket expenses are too much, sometimes they can’t receive the extra training they need on time, the list goes on and on.

Like anything, hiring an independent insurance agent, no matter what area you live in will have both positives and negatives. There is no right or wrong when it comes to choosing a captive agent or an independent one. There is only what is best for you, your needs, and your situation. The best thing to do is weigh your options based on the potential choices you have as well as certain criteria that you should determine ahead of time. Once you have made your decision, or even as you are making it, t is vital that you remember one thing, always. This decision is not set in stone, it can be changed if things end up not working out the way that you had hoped they would.

The 4 Top Features Of The All-New 2019 Ford Mustang - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Ever since the Ford Mustang – the first “Pony Car” – was introduced in 1964, it’s been at the top of the heap when it comes to affordable style, performance, and quality. The Mustang has been a household name for decades – and the all-new, innovative 2019 Ford Mustang brings the Mustang spirit of innovation to new heights.

In this article, we’ll be taking a look at just a few of the most innovative, groundbreaking, and exciting features of the all-new Ford Mustang vehicle. Take a look now, and get the inside scoop on this all-new American muscle car! 

1. Incredible Customizability (With Options At Every Price) 

One of the best parts of the 2019 Mustang is that it’s user-configurable to deliver extreme performance at a high price, but can also be outfitted with less-expensive options to deliver a thrilling driving experience on a budget.

For example, those interested in high-end performance can invest in an all-new 5.0 liter V7 engine that delivers 460 horsepower and 420 ft-lb of torque, for an extra fee. 

But if you’re on a lower budget, you can choose the Ford EcoBoost turbocharged engine. This turbocharged V4 engine delivers an exceptional 310 horsepower and 350 ft-lb of torque, and it’s cheaper (and more fuel efficient) than the V8 option.

You can also choose between a fully-automatic 10-speed transmission, or a 6-speed manual. This means the all-new Ford Mustang is a great choice for those who prefer “rowing through” the gears when accelerating, and the “close-to-the-metal” experience of a manual transmission.

2. Multiple Drive Modes For Performance And Efficiency 

The 2019 Ford Mustang features smart driving modes that are designed to help you control driving dynamics, and operate your vehicle at the top of its capabilities.

Choices include:

  • Normal – Emphasizes balanced driving dynamics and fuel economy
  • Snow/Wet – Reduces throttle response and uses smart torque vectoring to provide a more safe ride in snowy, wet, and slippery conditions
  • Sport – Enhances throttle response, acceleration and responsiveness
  • Track – Similar to Sport, enhances suspension and acceleration responsiveness
  • Drag Strip – Maximizes available power, utilizes launch control to provide extreme torque and acceleration off of the starting line.

A launch control and an electronic line-lock system also aids in fast acceleration, and track performance. 

3. Customizable Digital Dashboard With User Memory And Profiles 

One of the best features of the 2019 Ford Mustang is the customizable 12-inch digital LCD instrument cluster, available as an option on the EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium model.

You can customize the colors and gauge layout, to ensure that everything you need to know about your car’s performance is readily available at a glance. You can even tailor each selectable driving mode for enhanced performance, and change how they function. This includes exhaust, steering preferences, and much more. 

Best of all, you’re able to quickly set your “favorite” drive settings. The MyMode LCD cluster will remember them when you get behind the wheel, so you’ll never have to worry about resetting them.

4. Ford Safe And Smart™ Package 

High performance does not mean that safety and driver comfort must be neglected – and the 2019 Ford Mustang is proof of this. 

Available safety packages include Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control which automatically brakes and speeds up while you’re on the highway, and lane-keeping system to keep you safe and in your lane when you’re traveling at highway speeds, and prevent drift.

Other safety features include automatic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and front, side, knee, and overhead airbags – ensuring that, even in extreme situations, you will be safe in your Mustang.

The 2019 Mustang – Safer, Faster, And More Advanced Than Ever! 

The all-new 2019 Mustang provides consumers with plenty of choices when it comes to the powertrain, safety features, technology, and much more. No matter what your dream Mustang may be, it’s easier than ever to get the “pony car” that you’ve always wanted! 

Why You Should Rent a Computer For Your New Small Business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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If you are starting a small business, such as a hair salon, restaurant, or even your own store where you will sell apparel and accessories, you should think about renting out a computer to use for business-related reasons. It is never a good idea to use your home laptop or computer for work-related purposes, especially if other people will access the work computer because you do not want any personal information being compromised.

Instead of spending hundreds or possibly even thousands of dollars on a computer to use with your new business, you can take advantage of what Rentacomputer.com has to offer. The site provides different types of laptops and computers that run smoothly and will come in handy when you need to use it for business tasks.

Use It to Access Convenient Software

Depending on the type of business you have started, you may need to access certain types of software, such as accounting software. The accounting software is something you can use to easily keep track of invoices while having access to all business-related financial records, including the amount of money you are bringing in each day and the amount of money you are spending on different expenses, such as business inventory, marketing, and possibly even shipping costs.

Whether you are hiring someone to help with the accounting department or planning to take the task on by yourself for the moment, it is important to use this software to stay organized. When you rent a computer, you can easily keep track of everything after downloading the software.

Easily Upgrade Without Spending Extra Money

As someone with a new business, you may have a tight budget to work with because you have not yet earned the kind of money you are hoping to earn in the future. If you have created a business budget based on your current income and the different expenses you have, you know exactly how much money you have available to spend. Instead of spending too much money upfront on a laptop or computer that could be used for marketing or inventory, you can rent one from Tech Army and then upgrade it to something even better after you start earning a decent amount of money from your business. Every small business have a marketing plan and budget. You must know some tips and tricks to expand small business marketing budget.

Now that you are starting a small business, you may need a convenient laptop or computer to use. It can come in handy when you want to use accounting software. Renting out a laptop or computer is the best decision to make when working with a tighter budget because you can always upgrade to something even better in the future and you can avoid spending too much money upfront.


How to Take Your Company Global - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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After a business successfully establishes itself in the home country, and gains substantive market share it may consider to go global. The local market may have become totally saturated such that chances of expanding the company’s market share in the face of competitors may be hard. The companies that are growth-minded can take advantage of the other unexploited markets outside their country of origin. Opening new branches in other countries is one of the options of getting into the international market. Another way of going global is to import and export utilities which have been made easy by the development in technology, for example US imports data entry services from India and other countries and exports IT services and business advisory to other countries.

Advantages of expanding globally

The following are some benefits that a business experience by successfully growing globally:

  • A business can successfully manage to make longer the sale life of its products by getting new markets in other nations.
  • Reduction of overdependence on the already established local market
  • It allows to even out sales if the local market is being affected by cyclical or seasonal changes in demands by taking advantage of markets not being affected at the same time
  • Offers a chance to take advantage of corporate technology and expertise
  • Going global offers an opportunity to learn how to compete with international players and even allows businesses to take the battle to the rival’s home ground.

Questions before going global

According to an expert in international business, you should ask yourself the following questions before venturing in the international market:

Will people most likely buy the product in the targeted culture?

Thorough market research should help you answer this question.

Does the target market have any prior experience with your product or service?

If the product is entirely new to the market, you should prepare to spend heavily on consumer education. You also stand to gain a lot if you are the first to introduce the product.

Do you fit in the other country?

You may have to spend some time there, thus the need to be in a position to use the local language and be comfortable there.

What is the state of infrastructure?

You are seeking to understand how their roads are, if there are accommodation services that are close or like the one in your home country and so on.

Steps to getting into the international market

The following are some necessary steps that can help guide you as you go global:

  1.   Prepare an international business plan to assess your needs and have your goals in place.it is vital to gauge your readiness and commitment before venturing into the global market
  2.   Carry out market research and identify the foreign markets. Your country’s Ministry or Department of commerce can help you identify potential markets for your goods.
  3.   Evaluate and choose the mode of distribution of your products in the foreign market. You can partner with local companies or open a branch office or set up a subsidiary or use any other viable option. The method chosen depends on the specific market.
  4.   Familiarize yourself with the pricing, how to negotiate deals and how to overcome the legal hurdles of exporting. Cultural, legal, economic and social variations may pose some challenges for if you are only familiar with your home country market.
  5.   Seek private and government funding and find ways to ensure you are receiving payments for your sales.
  6.   Make your goods available on the global market by shipping them there. You must ensure your packaging and labelling agrees with the local requirements.

Manage your Time and Email with Outlook! - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Fiona Newton, Co-founder and Training Director at Productive again joins Enterprise Radio. The team at Productive provide training in productivity, time management and email management – face to face and coaching via Skype.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Fiona Newton discuss the following:

  1. What are the greatest productivity challenges that you see with your clients currently?
  2. How can people overcome those challenges?
  3. Email is a huge cause of stress. What strategies can people adopt to bring back some control?
  4. Do many people use Outlook Tasks? It seems to be a difficult area to use well.
  5. You conduct workshops, Skype coaching and key note presentations on managing your time using MS Outlook. Why is Outlook a fantastic Time Management tool?

Fiona Newton | TRAINING DIRECTOR, PRODUCTIVE EVENTS & TRAINING

Fiona has 15 years’ experience in helping staff at all levels of an organisation be more effective and productive in their roles! She has a unique approach to managing time, managing email and using technology to be more effective. Fiona is not only gifted at demystifying technology and explaining how to use it in plain English, she is also able to develop the practical processes needed to use technology in our work lives effectively.

Renowned for being an inspiring speaker and trainer, Fiona shares her personal insights and experience to help others, whether it’s with practical
advice or shared wisdom. With every presentation and training session, Fiona aims to ensure her audience takes away useful insights, inspiration and tips that will help them succeed in their career or business. Fiona is particularly passionate about giving people back their life and finding balance!

Her clients include: Russell Kennedy Lawyers, Lander & Rogers, Maurice Blackburn, Griffith University, Busi Women Network, State Emergency Service, Maribyrnong Council, La Trobe Council, Law Society of NSW, Chep, CSL, UniSuper, Department of Human Services, Queensland University of Technology, Yarra Valley Water and more!

Website: www.productivityspecialists.com.au

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Twitter: @prod_spec

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5 Of Today’s Most Popular Hobbies and Why You Should Be Trying Them - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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While it’s important to work and maintain financial health and stability, at some point you’d have to think, “we’re not born to just pay bills and die,” right?  

It can be monotonous and boring for people who don’t have the right work-life balance. One way to keep yourself from staring blankly at your ceiling when you’re not thinking about work is to find yourself a hobby, but not just any hobby — the right hobby.  

Your hobby could be anything, from those that could be done simply for recreation and for pleasure (like playing video games) to those that incorporate physical and mental health (like getting into yoga and CrossFit). Hobbies aren’t just what we do to keep our minds off from work. While for most of us, getting a hobby means finding an opportunity to unplug, take stress off our backs, or get together with friends to keep ourselves in the social loop. For others, hobbies are the perfect avenue for self-improvement or skill development. People who have hobbies that fit their lifestyle are the happiest. Finding the perfect hobby gives you a unique feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction from your daily and weekly accomplishments, plus, it’s great for boosting both your self-esteem and your overall mental health.  

Your hobby doesn’t have to be expensive to make you happy, while others delight in their preppy and sporty golf and tennis outfits, others find solace in scrapbooking. Some find a unique sense of contentment in gardening, growing bonsai trees like Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid. What’s important is you find what floats your boat. Once you’ve found your niche, you can easily find the right activity that will prove to be both enjoyable and beneficial. To help you decide on your recreational venture, we’ve listed 5 of today’s most popular hobbies.  

1. Cooking 

Cooking your own food has its own set of benefits, yes, set of benefits because cooking is a skill that will help you develop other skills that can transfer and can translate to numerous applications in other areas of your life. Knowing how to cook your own meal means you can save a lot of money from eating outside. Apart from saving money, cooking your own food means that you know what you put in, you’re in charge! You can change the ingredients and the components of each meal depending on your diet. You no longer have to conform to what the restaurant’s menu is.  

You can also make money out of it, while not everyone takes up cooking as a hobby to make money, others who find that they’re good at it, do. You can whip up pastries and sell them on the weekend, you’ll never know, you could be the next Cake Boss.  

2. Vaping 

In today’s day and age, people have become more aware of the hazards of smoking conventional cigarettes and found a healthier alternative in vaping. Those who take up vaping as a hobby later learn that it’s actually a lifestyle.  

Products like the Dr. Dabber Switch, makes dry herb, oil, and concentrate consumption fun and easy. You’d be surprised as to how straightforward and convenient vaping can be. It’s easy to find Dr. Dabber Vapes For Sale in online stores since they’re one of the most popular brands in today’s vaporizer market. Cannabis vapes keep you away from the harmful effects of conventional smoking, inhaling combusted smoke means you’re ingesting hundreds of irritants that will eventually cause damage to your lungs. So, if you want to look cool and be healthy at the same time, you should consider changing your habit and take up vaping as your new hobby.  

3. Blogging 

Blogging can be a fun and a profitable hobby.  

Most professional bloggers started out as hobbyists wanting to keep a weblog or an online journal of their experiences. Many believe that writing is now a lost art, as they say, expressing your thoughts and putting them into words is never easy. Publicized blogs that are well written attract a certain set of intellectual audience and the more audience they get, the higher the chance they get commissioned by big companies to feature and endorse their products.  

Blogs are unique as they present, most often, a first-hand account of the writer’s experience. Blogs become more compelling as they become a form of testimonial to what the blogger finds good or bad with a particular encounter with a certain experience. Blogging also has a wide array of subjects, those that would fit the writer’s personality. The active ones can write about fitness blogs, those who love food can do food blogs, the born backpackers can write travel blogs, and so forth.  

Blogging is great for one’s creativity and intellect and for those who love to share their experiences with the world.  

4. Reading 

An age-old hobby similar to going to the movies. Books can provide one with hours and even days of entertainment. Books offer a vast range of subjects from recreational to educational subject-matters.  

Books are a cheap way to spend time either alone or with friends, you can visit hand-me-down bookstores and get good deals on classics and contemporary reads. Whatever your interest is, there’s surely a book about it. Books were the early websites and libraries were the early browsers. Many find joy in reading and collecting books, books are flexible and will not require you to be fixated in reading lest you get immersed in the book itself. It can be read in small pieces during times you find it most convenient. If you find yourself in a traffic during your commute, pull out a book and escape the mundane environment you’re trapped in.  

Books are an inexpensive way to increase one’s cultural literacy, comprehension, and even their social skills. Wouldn’t it be fun to talk about books to other book lovers?  

5. Biking 

Biking provides an individual with both the pleasure of a rewarding exercise and an unparalleled sense of adventure. It gives you both the challenge of testing yourself and the freedom of exercising as you please. It’s way cheaper than getting a gym membership and you create less environmental impact when you travel from point A to point B.  

Biking or cycling has become more popular nowadays since it provides those who take it as a hobby with a solid and a holistic workout without routine.  

 In Closing 

Hobbies keep your brain sharp, provide you with a sense of accomplishment, and make it easy for you to unplug from your daily work routine. Most of the hobbies on our list do not require expensive equipment, with just a book, a laptop, your home kitchen and a little bit of imagination, you can be a certified hobbyist. 

8 Weird But Effective Grooming Hacks - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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It’s time to face it guys. When left to our own devices… we’re pretty gross, but with a little grooming and a bit of life ingenuity you can spruce up your appearance without dropping hard earned cash on expensive grooming products. 

There are plenty of ways to hack your grooming rituals, and just because your girlfriend thinks it’s “weird” doesn’t mean it doesn’t work. 

1. Don’t Wash Your Hair So Much

Believe it or not, washing your hair too much can remove essential oils, calcium and the natural minerals that keep your hair strong and silky. 

Soap and the various chemicals in shampoos have a very drying effect on your scalp and hair. Washing your hair every day can leave your hair dry, frizzy and brittle.

Instead of washing your hair everyday skip a day in between and be sure to use conditioner to add some moisture back to your hair to prevent flakiness and scalp irritation.

2. Shave The Back Of Your Neck

If you’re like most men, you probably don’t make it to the barber as regularly as your haircut demands. 

Shaving the back of your neck in between barber visits can extend the life of your haircut and keep your neck from looking like Teen Wolf. Simply use a hair shaver if you have one or even your multipurpose beard trimmer can do the trick.

3. Please Tweeze That Unibrow

Please pay attention to the following public service announcement for all men.

Eyebrows… there should be two. Plucking your unibrow stinks, but it’s nothing compared to what your girlfriend goes through when she gets her eyebrows waxed. Ouch.

You owe it to here to keep that unibrow tweezed. Tweezing your unibrow sharpens the lines of your face, cleans up your complexion and doesn’t draw attention away from your eyes.

4. Substitute Grooming Products

Uh oh. You got forgot your toothpaste and your shaving cream, which means your toothbrush and razor are about as useful as a fishing line without a hook.

Don’t worry about it because baking soda was initially designed to clean teeth. Dip your toothbrush in the powder and brush normally. The taste isn’t great, but it is surprisingly effective at whitening your teeth.

Clean teeth are only slightly better than a good looking beard, luckily if you forgot your shaving cream, you could use a regular old bar of soap. The process is the same. Simply lather the soap onto your face in place of the shaving cream.

Soap can easily dry out the delicate skin of your face. Be sure to moisturize after shaving to prevent irritation.

5. Visene That Pimple

Visene is designed to reduce swelling and redness in, and around the eye. Did you know that it has the same effect on swelling and redness anywhere?

Visene works wonders when applied to unsightly zit or blemish, and if you keep applying it every few hours, the zit may disappear entirely.

6. Powder Your Chowder

It’s North of the knees and South of your crack don’t forget to powder your sack.

Virtually all of the skin from your waist to your knees is extra sensitive. To keep it from chafing when you walk and move around be sure to apply talcum powder. 

Baby powder works great, but products are also available that are specially designed to keep your fishing tackle from rusting… if you catch my drift.

7. Groom After Your Shower

The best time to start most male grooming rituals is after the shower. 

The best time to clip your nails is right after you dry off. The hot water and steam will soften the calcium in your nails making them easier to cut.

Shaving is also made easier after a shower. Again, the hot water and steam from the shower will raise your hairs and therefore make it easier for your skin to release the hair follicle. 

Shaving after a shower will also reduce redness and razor burn, as long as you’re sure to splash cold water on your face and neck when you’re done.

8. Condition Your Beard

If your beard has been extra itchy, it could be because you haven’t conditioned it. The conditioner adds back the essential oils and natural minerals that are stripped from your beard every time you touch your face.

There are actually beard conditioners out there and they work similarly like they do for your hair, except for your beard. If you are a man who suffers daily from beard itchiness, this will go a long way to restore your sanity.

Men are the original life hackers. We are simple creatures, and we like our lives to be as easy and simple as possible, and the same goes for keeping yourself clean, groomed and healthy.

Improving your grooming rituals with these weird but effective grooming hacks is one way to make that happen. 

Move Over Wood, Steel Doors are Here to Stay - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Ever since the days of the ancient Egyptians people have kept their prized vehicles locked away behind wooden doors. While we may no longer ride around in chariots most people still have wooden doors on their home garage. But those days, it seems, may finally be coming to a close thanks to steel. Steel garage doors have a number of advantages over wood that make them the logical choice for your home and with each passing year they become the choice of more and more homeowners. 

Why Would Anyone Pick a Steel Garage Door?

Below are 6 reasons why steel is fast becoming the garage door material of choice:

  1. Security – When people think steel they think security and safety and they’re right to do so. A steel garage door presents a much tougher obstacle for a would be burglar to overcome than a wooden door. In addition, a steel door will not contribute to a house fire and can in fact buy you precious time and provide a safe way to exit a burning house.
  2. Price – Folks tend to think that steel is more expensive than wood. After all it’s steel. Right? Well, in reality wood, being an increasingly rare commodity, is actually more expensive than steel. In fact a robust, safe and secure steel garage door will cost about 1/3 less than a wooden door. In addition steel doors can be made to convincingly mimic the look of wooden doors, should you be of nostalgic temperament.
  3. They don’t warp – Both wood and steel are susceptible to the effects of water (wood will rot while steel will corrode if left untreated). So from that angle they’re basically even. Where steel takes the lead is in the fact that unlike wood, it won’t crack or warp with age. And as we mentioned above it won’t contribute to a house fire.
  4. They’re low maintenance – Steel doors require very little by way of maintenance. You can paint them if you like to resemble virtually any other material. But you don’t have to. By the same token steel garage doors are lighter than solid wood doors and that means less wear and tear (and so less maintenance required) on the garage door opener.
  5. Durability – Steel garage doors can withstand whatever nature wants to throw at them. They’re tougher than wood, many times tougher than vinyl and they won’t crumble if a branch falls against them during a heavy weather event.
  6. They’re energy efficient – A well-insulated steel garage door is going to make a noticeable difference in the garage climate in both the winter and the summer. In the winter less heat will escape and in summer less heat will infiltrate. You’ll notice the savings on your monthly energy bills.

Steel garage doors are biting off more and more of the garage door market and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Ask your Calgary garage door professional about these and other advantages of steel garage doors.

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