Do you regret your career? Perhaps you dreamed of being a writer, but chose a career in banking because it paid the bills. Or perhaps you envisioned having your own brewery, trying new recipes and creating a community of beer enthusiasts. However, his “real job” got in the way of realizing this dream. When I…
Symptoms of fraud
Fraud Symptom Categories 1. Internal control problems: material weakness The first thing to remember when looking at internal controls is the fraud triangle. Without the three elements of opportunity, pressure, and rationalization, fraud is less likely to occur. By creating controls that prevent these elements or detect them in a timely manner after they occur,…
How to size a table for your breakfast nook
The kitchen is among one of the most used rooms in any home and the focus of the kitchen is the kitchen table. A careful selection of your kitchen table can go a long way in enhancing your cooking experience. If you take an inventory of all the uses a kitchen table is likely to…
Facebook Marketing for Beginners
There are many online marketplaces that you can use or download today that can help you double your sales. However, since Facebook has the title of the most visited website and most downloaded app in most, if not all countries, you may want to harness its power to connect with people from all walks of…
Simcity: will you build the ideal city?
Start with an underdeveloped city (whatever you name it yourself) and turn it into a metropolis. Or take on the challenge of rescuing a city overwhelmed by trouble. Either way, taxes, zoning, crime, transportation, education, fire control, and other critical issues are in your hands. Time passes and every decision you make has future consequences….
Ragi or finger millet: its health benefits and a quick dessert
These little dark red pearls called Ragi or finger millet are a packet of nutrients. A whole grain that I got to know much later in my life. Until then the cobs or ragi fingers used to decorate my vase of dried flower arrangements for a long time. It was only when I got to…
Ready for the 2017 tax filing season?
There are several new changes for the upcoming tax filing season. Business as usual is not what it was a few years ago or even last year. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on January 23, 2017. I remember that each year tax season began on January 15 and if you applied early, you…
Investor News: Downtown Los Angeles is Changing
Architects, designers, builders, the mayor of Los Angeles, and their fans have long known this fact: Downtown Los Angeles has finally caught on. Shoppers come to the same conclusion: Downtown Los Angeles is the most underrated major city on planet Earth. Well, actually downtown Los Angeles has done great since 1995, during which time the…
How to stop your Mastiff from excessive barking
If your puppy or mastiff dog is barking excessively, it could be due to many different things. He or she could get trapped or under a fence. He or she could be barking at other dogs in the neighborhood, or they could be feeling lonely and depressed. Dogs bark for many reasons. It would be…
The benefits of using a quality property management company
Owning a property can be a rewarding experience, a solid investment, and provide a solid income stream. However, it does not come without certain trials and tribulations that are part of being a homeowner. From maintenance and upkeep expenses to tenant acquisition and management, owning a property can be a waste of time and resources…