What is lobbying? It is a term associated with legislation and sometimes suspected of corruption. A lobbyist firm is a group of professional advocates or lawyers who attempt to influence government affairs on behalf of a special interests group. Because these groups may be petitioning on behalf of corporate interests or lobbying for a charitable […]
Month: September 2015
3 Steps To Organizing Your Desk
When you have a cluttered space, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But you don’t have to keep letting your desk accumulate debris and disaster. Getting organized is the first step in getting your life together, and it’s easy to do when you have the materials available. Here are just a few of the ways that […]
How to Have a Safe Campfire
Fall is here, which means that it’s time for football, pumpkin spice lattes, hoodies, vibrant foliage, and — of course — bonfires. These blazes are always fun to have with friends, but you need to be safe when you do. Here are a few tips to help. Keep an Eye on Your Fire. – Don’t […]
Would Hillary Clinton Affect the Oil and Gas Industry?
The U.S. 2016 presidential election is still more than 400 days away, and yet, most Americans are already sick of hearing about it. So far, the nomination portion of the race has been dominated by Trump Mania, with his “Make America Great Again” shtick. Despite the Trump Train gathering speed, most political observers don’t expect […]
FAQ Everything You Need To Ask BEFORE Building a Concrete Driveway
When you need a driveway made from concrete, you need to look into the local concrete driveway contractors. Find one who has a lot of experience with local concrete pouring and make sure they understand your concrete driveway scope of work. When you need to find concrete power washing and sealing companies near me, look […]
3 Ways to Find Office Space for Rent Without Using the Yellow Pages
It can be hard to find office space for rent in today’s rapidly growing business world. Many companies compete fiercely for the best locations at the most affordable prices, everyone trying to make their business the most enticing place to work. Whether you’re a hopeful entrepreneur, home-based startup, or already an owner of one of […]
Partnership Between KellyOCG and Elevate Direct Will Improve Independent Contractor Solutions
KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting branch of recruitment firm Kelly Services, announced today (9/22) that it’s expanding its talent supply chain in an effort to keep pace with the changing business environments. As such they have formed a partnership with the online Freelancer Management System (FMS), Elevate Direct, according to financial news provider MarketWatch.com. The […]
Cornell Gets $600,000 in State Funding for Innovative Food Processing Machine
New York State Senator Mike Nozzolio, R-Fayette, announced September 14 that Cornell University’s Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY will receive $600,000 in state funding for food processing equipment that is expected to “revolutionize” the food processing industry. The money will go towards a state-of-the-art Hiperbaric 55 High Pressure Processing machine. While robotics are leading […]
The 2 Easiest Ways to Save Money on HVAC
There are plenty of HVAC companies that will say we fix air conditioning, but they are not all going to be able to pull off the kind of service that you truly need. It is only when you dig a little deeper that you will discover that you have the resources that you need from […]
New Ordinance on Business Signs Challenged by Local Bakery
If you own a bakery, you probably know how important it is to get creative with your business. High-quality goods will help build your reputation and ensure you get repeat customers. But if you don’t have a marketing plan, you’ll struggle to get any customers in the first place. That is why you need to […]
How Effectively Managing Employee Benefits Can Help Your Company
It can be easy to underestimate how managing employee benefits can effectively help workers’ output and in turn, your company’s success. With the average cost of offering a regular benefits package running between 30 to 40% of all of a company’s payroll expenditures, it is vitally important to maintain the system that encompasses them. As […]
Should You Invest in the Gold Market?
Silver and gold. Silver and gold. Are you interested in making the singing snowman’s song a reality in your life? From the earliest of times when indentured servants would mind for precious metals for the kings and queens of the land, owning gold and silver has always been a goal of many investors. These precious […]
When to Get Your Sewer Pipes Inspected
There was once a time when people had to go to wells for water and outhouses to relieve themselves. Gone are the days where once is forced to venture from the comfort of their own home to cover basic needs thanks to indoor plumbing. There are currently over 386,900 men and women working as plumbers […]
Make Friends, Make Sales, Make it Happen Hiring the Right People
A telephone can look like it weighs five tons, but picking it up is the hardest part. The more you use that telephone, the more it comes up from the hook, the lighter it gets! There are over 22 million sales professionals in North America alone, and each day they pick up their phones to […]
