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Ergonomics of the Home Office

Ergonomics of the Home Office

Do you have a twinge in your neck that just won’t go away?

Has your back been sore for the last couple months?

It may be caused by your new work arrangements.

Many of us are now working from home in an effort to safeguard public health, however, this change may actually be detrimental to our bodies. Implementing ergonomic solutions will prevent musculoskeletal system damage and allow you to feel better and work more productively. 

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Family Game Night

Family Game Night

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” 

                ~ George Bernard Shaw

Has that humdrum day got you down? Wanna spice up your life? Well, why not bring the Monopoly Man home with you for hours of real-estate mogul inspired adventures? And if the Monopoly Man isn’t your style, there’s Pac-man, the lovable Donkey Kong, competitive Scrabble, lawn bowling and more.

The Truth about Gluten

The Truth about Gluten

Gluten

Wanted: for not being trendy and for being in foods with too many carbohydrates

Description: a family of proteins found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley.

Why has poor gluten been singled out for such disdain?  

Tips and Resources for Working from Home

Tips and Resources for Working from Home

As most of the country continues to stay home, many of us are still struggling to find a new normal. Part of that new normal is working from home. If you haven’t mastered the art of working where you live, don’t fret. It’s a huge adjustment! Check out our list of tips and resources for successfully working from home:

Meditation Apps and Taking Care of You

Meditation Apps and Taking Care of You

Staying healthy is more important than ever before as we try to slow the spread of COVID-19. We all know that eating healthy food and exercising is conducive to that goal, but did you know that meditation is, as well?

Research shows that meditation is beneficial for both physical and mental health, and may reduce blood pressure, pain, anxiety, depression and insomnia, as well as symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.

Do You Text Your Customers and Prospects? What to Know About Complying with the Law

Do You Text Your Customers and Prospects? What to Know About Complying with the Law

According to a study by Asurion, Americans check their phones 96 times per day—or at least once every 10 minutes. So, it’s no surprise that text message open rates are at 98 percent. 

That’s right, 98 percent!

Compare that to email marketing’s 20 percent open rate…

If you’re not already using text message marketing, you’re considering it now, right?

Getting the Right Nutrition

Getting the Right Nutrition

We're all aware of the tendency to overindulge our stomachs during the holidays, but what about the rest of the year, and especially now that we are quarantined? Is there something more we could be doing with our normal diet given our current circumstances?

Being home all day, whether it’s newly homeschooling or teleworking, who has time to cook? The good news is there are plenty of quick tricks you can adapt in the kitchen to have a healthy dinner ready in no time!

Is Your Kid an Entrepreneur?

Is Your Kid an Entrepreneur?

As a business owner, you are sure to see the value of entrepreneurship and likely want to instill those principles in your children. Even if they don’t become the next Steve Jobs, they will learn important life skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, perseverance, networking, budgeting, saving, spending, investing, and more. Here are some resources to get them started:

5 Best Productivity Apps

5 Best Productivity Apps

Struggling to stay productive this spring? Check out our list of the 5 best productivity apps for 2020: 

1.    Serene

This app was created especially for remote workers, freelancers, and so-called modern teams to up their productivity and accomplish goals. Serene achieves all of this and more by prompting you to set a single goal for the day, which is then broken up into several tasks, so that you are not distracted by tasks that do not help you accomplish your daily goal. 

How to Zoom

How to Zoom

Social distancing has been essential in slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, allowing our health system to keep up with the influx of patients and increased need of life-saving medical supplies. That’s good news, right? What we’re doing is working. We’re accomplishing what we set out to do.

However, there are many unfortunate consequences that come along with social distancing; including increased feelings of isolation, loss of income, economic turmoil, and a higher rate of depression and anxiety. Luckily for us though, living in the 21st century provides us with tools to soften the blow of some of these issues. 

What you need to know about PCI compliance

What you need to know about PCI compliance

What is PCI Compliance?

PCI compliance refers to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) that ensures that businesses are able to safely and securely accept, store, process, and transmit credit card information throughout the course of completing a customer transaction. These regulations were created by Visa, MasterCard, Discover Financial Services, JCB International and American Express in 2004 in an effort to reduce the likelihood of data theft and fraud.

Staying Afloat During a Worldwide Pandemic

Staying Afloat During a Worldwide Pandemic

COVID-19 is officially in all 50 of the United States and Governors are shutting down more and more non-essential businesses in an effort to slow the spread of this novel disease. 

But we probably didn’t have to tell you that.

As a small business owner, you’re likely following the latest news updates and worrying about the effect it will have on both your business and personal finances. 

We get it. We’re a small business, too.

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