What is SEO (search engine optimization) And how do I know if I need it?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the employment of techniques to get your website found on search engines (google, bing, yahoo).So how do you know if you need it?Have you ever googled your business?Do you come up on the first page by typing in your name and location?If you do, congratulations, you have achieved the first and easiest step.  Now how will someone find you if they do not know your name?  Try googling your services or products you offer and the area you serve (the [...]

How to make targeted business connections on facebook.

Do you want to connect your business connections to your facebook business page, but don't want to import your whole email contact list which includes personal contacts or organizations you may not want to contact on facebook?  Here is how you can do it from a spreadsheet.1. Determine which emails you want to use, put in an excel document in one column.Name the column Email Name and save the document as a .csv file2. Login to facebookGo to your Friends Icon on the [...]

Jessica's Senior Pictures / Fort Wayne Indiana Senior Picture Photographer

Jess is the sister of a recent bride.  She's into music, and fashion and is a delightful woman.  We met in downtown Fort Wayne, goofed around and then went to the mall.I told her when I walked up, "You're so beautiful!"   Her mother, (having raised two pretty girls) chimed in "She's really talented, too."  If you are raising a girl, you just smiled.  I know you did! People ask me all the time if I am just a wedding photographer.  Heck no.  That may be [...]

Curiousities and Observations of a Contemporary Dreamer

COMING CLEAN ABOUT MAID SERVICES

Considering all the mopping, dusting, swabbing, scrubbing and scouring involved, cleaning a house can be real drudgery.Fortunately for you, many NYC metro area cleaning services boast a spotless record of reliability when it comes to their services, dusting furniture, scrubbing kitchen floors and scouring bathroom tubs, sinks and toilets. For an added fee, some will also undertake such "deep cleaning" chores as washing mini-blinds, scouring ovens and cleaning baseboards.And there's more [...]

Deduct All Of Your Medical Expenses

  Most small business owners have not heard of a MERP (not to be confused with a HSA or Cafeteria Plan) but they should know about it! It can save you thousands in taxes each and every year.It’s no secret that health care costs are rising faster than just about any other expense we pay. The Tax Code offers some help for those costs – but probably not as much as you think. If you pay for your own health insurance, you can deduct it as an adjustment to income on Page [...]

"Let's have a stress free wedding"

“Let’s have a stress free wedding” It can be done, easer than you think. First, you need to think of what you want. If you want the BIG, formal, super expensive wedding then it will probably be more stressful than a nice simple wedding at home. To have a stress free wedding you need to have a team of professionals.First you need to secure venue. If you have your wedding and reception in the same place you can save money, travel time for you and your guests and be [...]

Cleaning Service New York

Looking for a cleaning service in Metro New York or the nearby areas? Many families today are opting for cleaning services for their home as both parents often work and have neither the time nor the desire to clean their home. Businesses of course also need to keep their locations clean and pristine at all times, and this means offices as well as retail locations. Whatever your reason or need for a cleaning service in Metro New York there are some things you might consider to make the [...]

Corporation or LLC?

Business entities can take many different forms - sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC), and corporations are the most common ones. As startup sole proprietorships and partnerships begin to grow, the ownership and management realize the necessity of creating a better business structure for the benefits that it will provide, including protecting the company’s assets and shareholders, taking advantage of the tax benefits, and allowing for greater [...]

Green Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom

Going green is not only the eco-friendly choice, it can also help save you money on traditional cleaning supplies. We've included a few simple steps that you can use to help "green clean" your bathroom.Say goodbye to sink stains and hello to the fresh scent of lemon. In lieu on bleach, just mix equal parts water and lemon juice. Use it to give your sink a good scrub. The lemon will help remove any tough stains, and will leave a pleasant lingering smell.  For a ring-free toilet [...]

Optimal wellness through wholesome nutrition.

I always wondered why we consider a healthy lifestyle such a big task to master. We already have the engine that works the vehicle, all we really need to achieve is to keep that engine well oiled, full with gas and give it the occasional shine to make it sparkle, and of course the maintenance and proper car care. all the tools are essentially right in front of us, the food we need , the exercise we lack, and the logical provisions to make this engine run, yet we choose to go off path and [...]

Professional Organizer

We keep truckers and small business owner organize by making copies of all reciepts and putting them in a data basic that storage them forever. We also do IFTA Fuel Tax and Franchee Tax, and Sales Tax.

Senior Photo Tips

Congrats, you made it to your senior year.  You thought it wouldnever come.  This will be a year you will look back on for the rest ofyour life.  Preparing for your senior pictures can be stressful, so wecompiled a list of tips to help you have a photo session that willrepresent who you are while looking your best. Wardrobe ~ What am I going to wear? You will want to have at least two outfits for the shoot (possiblyone casual and one more dressed up).  [...]

How to use Wufoo for HTML "E-vites"

Wufoo is a wonderfully capable "form management" app, that's been re-enforced and revised over the last couple of years. It basically handles form creation, data collection, payment processing, and reporting of all collected data. Exceptionally easy to work with - not only for designers - but for no-tech savvy site editors.One of the beauty's of using Wufoo on your site, is that, while it can be utilized through a built-in API (for serious power and fliexibility), it is [...]

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor shots are usually best taken when the sun is not directly overhead. Because atthat time the light is coming directly down and bouncing straight back up. It does notreflect off and around objects. Early morning or evening is usually the best time foroutdoor photos. A cloudy day is also good, because the light is diffused as it comesthrough the [...]

Read this: " Wedding planning meets Pinterest" And how to save Big on wedding

Check out Nathalie Atkinson from the Nationa Post artical on wedding planning on a budget.http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/07/13/wedding-planning-meets-pinterest/5 Big Wedding Money Saving Tips: 1. Smaller guest list. ( If you can't go small opt for a venue where the ceremony and reception are in one spot -- it will cut travel time for vendors you pay by the hour.) 2. Buy flowers that are in season. (This will cut down on shippment cost and allow for a shorter delivery [...]

THE TRUTH ABOUT NATURAL CLEANING - by Carole Pagan.

We all know that a clean home is a healthier home. You want to get rid of dirt, germs, dust, mites, and pollutants and havea clean, comfortable, healthy home. On the other hand, harsh cleaning products are pollutantsthemselves. So now we have "Natural" cleaning products. But do they work? OK, here it is - in one sentence. Natural cleaning is fine if your home is already clean. Not what you were hoping for? Sorry. I mean, let's face it - if natural [...]

Bookkeeping for small business

Bookkeeping is a challenge for most small business. It is the most important job of the business as you need to know where you stand with your finances at all times. Quickbooks is the excellent system to use. Very computer friendly and easy to keep everything in order.

Why are some Jewelry/Accessories much cheaper than others?

The following explains the 3 main categories of jewelry.  Although not an elaborate summary, it will help to provide some insights to the pros and cons of different types of jewelry.   1. Fine Jewelry- It is made with precious metals (such as gold, platinum, titanium and etc.) and the stones are either diamond or precious gemstones, such as Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. In today’s market, semi-precious stones (such as amethyst, citrine, garnet, quartz, and etc) are [...]

Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Chef for You and Your Family

Taking the First Step Your hectic schedule has finally led you to making the decision to hire a personal chef for assistance at meal time.  Now what?  Where do you find the right chef for you? The most important thing you can do is to educate yourself in order to understand your options so that you can make informed decisions.  Doing your homework will bring you peace of mind, knowingthat you have done your research and found the best possible arrangementfor your [...]