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Friday, March 1, 2013
Relocating with the Company
Companies relocate for many different reasons. Sometimes, a
business expands into a new area and needs bigger premises. Other times, a
company might decide that another city or town holds more opportunity than the
one they are currently working from. There are as many reasons for relocating a
business as there are for moving to a new home. Whatever your reason, you
should also be prepared for the amount of time and effort relocation involves.
When relocating your business you will need to consider many
different aspects of your company. Is there any way that you will be able to
keep in contact with your customers and suppliers? If not you will need to
contact them well in advance and let them know how long you will be unreachable
for. But remember, the longer you are separated from your customers, the less
money you will make. That's why it is important to organize your relocation as
quickly and smoothly as possible.
It is a good idea to have a central point of contact for
your business during your move. This could be an individual in management,
administration, or any other department who has a good idea of how your
business works. This person would be responsible for dealing with customers and
clients, keeping them abreast of what's happening, and of organizing all the
paperwork that goes along with the move. In fact, if the company has quite a
few staff and is rather large in size, you may want to consider putting
together a team for this purpose. This will help ensure that your business runs
smoothly during the relocation process.
Corporate relocation can also be expensive. The cost of
removal vans, looking for new property, lost revenue, and many other
miscellaneous bills can soon mount up. So it might be a good idea to find a way to set aside some money for those expenses ahead of time. You may also find it beneficial to use a company like Central Texas Home Rebates, where they can give you a percentage of their commission on the spot to help you fund those short term expenses.
The golden rule when relocating your business is to be
organized and to plan ahead. Never rush relocation, since you could do your
business a lot of harm if you do. By taking proper time and effort, you will
ensure that your business is in safe hands and that your relocation will go
smoothly. And that will make the process a whole lot easier.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Things to do in Bundaberg
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour
While staying in Melbourne I got to liking Bundaberg rum,
it’s tasty, it goes down smooth and not that bad of a price either. I also really love the Bundaberg ginger beer (I miss it so much) it is a brewed by a different
company, but also located in Bundaberg. I decided I wanted to visit the
Bundaberg distillery and the Bundaberg ginger beer headquarters which, luckily
for us, is on the way to Cairns. My girlfriend also wanted to see
Loggerhead turtles hatching at the Mon Repos turtle rookery which is not far
from Bundaberg. For this post I will just focus on the Bundaberg
Distillery and the Bundaberg ginger beer headquarters.
The Bundaberg distillery is just across the river in an
industrial looking area. They spiced it up a little by painting one of
their buildings.
When you get to the main area of the Bundaberg Rum
Distillery they have a giant bottle of rum. We decided to make some creative
pictures.
God Drinks Bundaberg Rum
After your photos with the GIANT bottle of Bundaberg rum you
can go into the “museum” you can take a self guided tour that explains the
history of Bundaberg Rum, it shows pictures of the fires that occurred at the
Distillery and there are videos as well. After the self guided tour you go on a
guided tour through the distillery (no cameras allowed sorry) you get to see
all the molasses they use, where they store it and you can taste it too. They
show you the whole process (sugar cane is processed off site and the molasses
is brought in) right up to bottling the rum.
After the guided tour you can visit the bar! They give you
two free drinks! they also have limited edition Bundaberg royal liqueur made
with chocolate and coffee, it is SOOOO good but only for sale at the
Bundaberg Distillery. We bought a bottle and brought it home with us. We
took a couple pictures at the bar
We had a good time at the Bundaberg Distillery it is not
something to go out of your way for, but if you are stopping in Bundaberg for
the night then head over to the Distillery and check it out. The price was $25
per person, a bit steep but a cool experience that you can only get once
(unless you live in Bundy!)
I love Bundaberg Ginger Beer
The headquarters for Bundaberg Ginger beer is not to far
from the rum distillery and I am pretty sure it was on the same road as the
trailer park we were staying at. Plus you can not miss it, the building
is a giant half barrell!
Bundaberg Ginger Beer Building
It was free to visit, they let you sample all of their
drinks and they sell them super cheap. I love the ginger beer, but the peach
and apple ales were delicious too! The difference is they brew all of their
drinks, they are non-alcoholic but the brewing process brings out all of
the flavours, making them delicious!
After visiting the Bundaberg Rum Distillery and the
Bundaberg ginger beer headquarters we went to the Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
I’ll leave that for another post though. Best thing about going to an english speaking country as opposed to a German or Australian brewery is you don't need some language translation service to help you understand what's going on.
If you want to see more of Australia without ever leaving
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you an update with my newest post!
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Benefits Of Choosing A Copper Lantern
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Copper lanterns make great accent lighting and they are inexpensive. If you're going for a softer, romantic look, using candles in copper lanterns can give you the feel you're looking for, or you could install low voltage lighting and get a similar look. Landscape lighting's main role is to keep you safe, and this is to reduce any accidents from happening. You may want to install solar landscape lighting, if you do not want to figure out all the wiring. They will come on automatically as it get dark, and turn off as the daylight appears.
Copper outdoor lighting provides a bright beginning for your outdoor activities. They provide adequate outdoor lighting to help you avoid accidents and you can find a style to match your home's outside decor. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, they provide extra comfort and piece of mind.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Relocating if you're in the Military
Finding a Relocation Manager
The role of your family center relocation manager in is to help make your move less taxing by providing you with forms to
fill out for all benefits you are entitled to. It is most important to converse
with the guidance representative early while you possess a feasible copy of the
records for your trip. You must also remember to inform your relocation manager
of any damages claims right away.
Important Files
Make it a priority to maintain possession of you and your
family’s vital documents including birth certificates, insurance policies,
medical records, and so on. It might be a good idea to duplicate many of these
documentations in case of any misplacing. After all, you never know what
information that you will be asked to submit during a military relocation.
Do Your Homework
There is no better way to start relocating than by doing a
little research. There are a number of online websites that will provide you
with thorough information about the place you are planning to relocate. It is
mostly beneficial to obtain excess knowledge about the area surrounding your
prospective military base so that you can develop backup plans that will be
comparatively centered around your location.
Take it Easy
Do not let the hard work of your military relocation
intervene in your plans to enjoy relaxing quality time by yourself or with your
family. Everyone needs to unwind in order to be rejuvenated when duty calls.
There are plenty of tips to rely on when you are involved in
a military relocation. Although it is difficult to know what to expect
from this life-altering experience, you can still stay prepared for almost
anything.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
How Real Estate is Looking for the Future
In the markets where the real estate boom has been strongest, such as real estate in California, Texas homes, and Oregon real estate, we wouldn't bet on the stratospheric prices remaining near their current levels. The statistics cited by the writer point out that there has been a sharp increase in foreclosure rates as well as an even larger decrease in home sales in recent months.
No matter what professionals say, prices cannot stand that kind of dual pressure for long and are bound to head south. The bigger the pressure applied, the sharper the price drop will be. It's just unrealistic to believe that double-digit increases in foreclosures combined with double-digit decreases in sales aren't going to have a significant impact on prices. Common sense means much more than predictions from people who get paid to be overly optimistic.
Keep in mind that real estate professionals have a vested interest in telling you that everything is going to be fine: they want the commission from selling you a house or selling yours.
In most areas there may be a gradual decline or small increases, but if your local market has been seeing huge equity gains recently then homes in your area may be due for some price shock therapy.
No matter what professionals say, prices cannot stand that kind of dual pressure for long and are bound to head south. The bigger the pressure applied, the sharper the price drop will be. It's just unrealistic to believe that double-digit increases in foreclosures combined with double-digit decreases in sales aren't going to have a significant impact on prices. Common sense means much more than predictions from people who get paid to be overly optimistic.
Keep in mind that real estate professionals have a vested interest in telling you that everything is going to be fine: they want the commission from selling you a house or selling yours.
In most areas there may be a gradual decline or small increases, but if your local market has been seeing huge equity gains recently then homes in your area may be due for some price shock therapy.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Selling Your Home at the Right Time
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| National Association of Realtors streetscape (Photo credit: dannyfowler) |
If you've ever owned stocks, then you probably know the
feeling of holding a stock too long and missing out on selling it at the
highest possible price. It's not a good feeling, and it's definitely not a
feeling you want to have when you're talking about your biggest investment you will probably ever make:
your home.
Most people will only see news which shouts about record price gains across the country, but the most important question to answer is the age old question. What's going to happen next. The truth is that no one really knows for sure, but anyone can make an educated guess. Certain markets are far more different than others, and understanding your micro economy can give you an edge when deciding whether or not to put your home on the market, and at what price you should do that. We always pay quite close attention to our Syracuse New York market, and make many decisions based on what we find. Also, listen to what other legitimate resources have to say. The National Association of Realtors: the Pollyanna's of the housing industry, are a great source and are quite trustworthy.
We'll spare the repetitive advice: but if you're looking to sell in the near future, look at your micro market.
Most people will only see news which shouts about record price gains across the country, but the most important question to answer is the age old question. What's going to happen next. The truth is that no one really knows for sure, but anyone can make an educated guess. Certain markets are far more different than others, and understanding your micro economy can give you an edge when deciding whether or not to put your home on the market, and at what price you should do that. We always pay quite close attention to our Syracuse New York market, and make many decisions based on what we find. Also, listen to what other legitimate resources have to say. The National Association of Realtors: the Pollyanna's of the housing industry, are a great source and are quite trustworthy.
We'll spare the repetitive advice: but if you're looking to sell in the near future, look at your micro market.
Many thanks to William M. Cross for providing this article. If you need to find Syracuse real estate, they're your best source in the area!
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