In the 21st Century information age of Google, Facebook, Twitter and iPhones being connected and having a web presence is a must. If you have a business whether it be in its infancy or well established opportunities for growth exist online. Every business especially those that provide services to the public, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Lawyers just to name a few should have a web presence. You need a website to attract customers in the new millennium. But having a website alone might not be enough? To increase traffic one needs to be engaged in Internet marketing more so than just being … [Read more...]
Enhance Social Media Presence with Facebook
Most people have a personal Facebook page set up which allows them to communicate and interact with their friends and family. However, many businesses are not taking advantage of this marketing tool and setting up a Facebook fan page for their business. Having a Facebook fan page allows a business to advertise current promotions or upcoming sales and events. Additionally, fans and followers of the business and products can keep abreast of company activities and add comments to the fan page. This type of interaction creates a relationship between the customer and business. Additionally, … [Read more...]
Which Is Better : Fresh Produce Or Frozen Produce?
There's a long-standing myth that freezer-section produce is "worse for you" than fresh produce from a farm. The truth, however, is often the opposite. Because of upgrades in packaging and delivery methods, frozen produce is often more fresh than "fresh produce", and contains higher nutrient levels, too. The key is to know how to shop for it. The main advantage that frozen produce carries over fresh produce is that frozen produce is picked in its most ripe -- and most nutrient-rich -- state. Then, when the produce is flash-frozen, its nutrients become locked-in and sealed. Fresh produce, … [Read more...]
How Does Your Real Estate Tax Bill Compare To Other Parts Of The Country?
Mortgage rates may be a function of free markets, but real estate taxes are a function of government. And, depending on where you live, your annual real estate tax bill could be high, low, or practically non-existent. Compiling data from the 2009 American Community Survey, the Tax Foundation, a non-partisan educational organization in Washington D.C., published property taxes paid by owner-occupied households, county-by-county. The report shows huge disparity in annual property taxes by region, and by state. As a percentage of home valuation, Southeast homeowners tend to pay the fewest … [Read more...]
How To Clean A Gas Grill
Whether you barbecue for friends or family once annually, or through all 4 Sacramento seasons, it's important to keep a clean gas grill. A well-maintained grill will help your food taste its best -- no matter what you're cooking up. Cleaning a gas grill is simple and should be performed at least once every 12 months for light use, and once every 6 months for heavy use. You'll need the following tools: A drop cloth Aluminum foil A regular scrub brush plus a wire brush An active garden hose Dish detergent A soft sponge A bucket Rubber gloves With these tools in-hand, follow these basic steps. … [Read more...]