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https://vimeo.com/246715683 Young Diabetic Mentors Struggling Diabetics Over one million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes. By the year of 2050, there is expected to be five million people living with type 1 diabetes in America. Tylor Menegay is one of the current diabetics in America that is trying help other diabetics now and in the future. He provides a mentoring service to help other diabetics control their blood sugars, better their diets, and have a support system. Menegay originally struggled with diabetes when he was first diagnosed, inspiring him to help others that were struggling as well. Menegay’s doctor recommended him to mentor for other diabetics because he grew to manage his diabetes well. His mother, Missy, remarks on her son’s friendly nature and knew this was a perfect calling for him. Less than one third of type 1 diabetics in America are consistently attaining target blood glucose control levels. Menegay pushes for other diabetics to keep glucose logs for records of their glucose levels. He claims this way will monitor levels closer, so diabetics can establish a good pattern of lower glucose levels. One of the diabetics he has worked with, Adriona Ball, claims that this method has helped lower her blood levels to a normal range. References JDRF, 2017. Type 1 Diabetes Facts, Pages 1 to 1.

https://vimeo.com/246715683

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['Lauren Takacs']

2017-12-11 00:35:30.526000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Type 1 Diabetes']

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Diabetes is a balancing act: you never want to have your blood sugar be too high or too low. The ideal would be that we could maintain blood sugars easily within the 80–120 mg/dL range consistently. However, the reality is that it is easy to miscalculate and go too high or too low after a meal and then overcompensate, repeating the process in the other direction. When it comes to treating hypoglycemia a further challenge is that when you have low blood sugar your body is sounding the alarm bells by releasing adrenaline and signaling your brain that it needs sugar now. This means that you feel extra hungry and instead of following the recommendation of 15g of carbs every 15 minutes until you’re back in the proper range it is easy to eat far more sugar. This of course leads to a spike in blood sugar, often taking you into hyperglycemia and requiring insulin to bring you back down. I struggle with this all the time. It is easy to let logic fall by the wayside in the moment of choosing what to eat when low, especially when faced with a tasty piece of candy or slice of cake that you have sitting in your fridge. But there is a simple solution that I’m working into my routine that has helped a lot with this. The key is to make a rule to never eat pleasure foods to compensate for a low. This not only avoids giving you the excuse of eating ice cream just because you’re low, but also avoids the temptation to eat significantly more than you should because it tastes so good. Instead, pick one or two sources of sugar that you reserve solely for the purpose of treating hypoglycemia and only treat your lows with those. Also important is that you pick sources that will break down quickly to bring your blood sugar up. If the sugar is mixed with fat or protein it will slow digestion and therefore absorption of the sugar. For me, I have two go-to sources of sugar that I reserve for treating hypoglycemia. When I’m home I use a tablespoon of maple syrup to treat lows. Each tablespoon has 12g of carbs and it is pure liquid sugar so brings my blood sugar up quickly. When I’m traveling or just out-and-about, I use Smartees as they are easy to pack, don’t melt, and each roll has 6g of carbs so two or three will get me to where I need to be.

Treating Hypoglycemia Reliably

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https://limitnotfound.com/treating-hypoglycemia-reliably-6baea1580a93

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['Tim Harsch']

2016-04-24 16:44:52.742000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Type 1 Diabetes', 'Healthcare']

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I often hear comments from many people that diabetics cannot have chocolate. While it is true that they should not have candy with chocolate in it they can have chocolate. Remember that candy with chocolate in it is laced with fillers and refined white sugars, the ‘bad’ chocolate. The ‘good chocolate’, gourmet healthy chocolates are just what the doctor may order to help diabetics. In the Journal of Diabetic Medicine one study shows the difference between the good chocolate with high polyphenols (high flavanoids or plant based antioxidants) and bad chocolate with low polyphenols. This study reported was the first of it’s kind with diabetics. According to the University of Hull: “Twelve individuals with Type 2 diabetes were selected and those who participated were on stable medication. They were given 45gr of dark chocolate to eat daily for 16 weeks in a double blind study. The patients were given chocolate either with or without a high cocoa content. The dark chocolate contained 85% cocoa solids compared to the placebo which contained no cocoa solids but was dyed the same colour as the dark chocolate. Individual 15g foil wrapped bars were provided and the volunteers were asked to consume one bar three times a day. The patients were advised not to consume any other chocolate for the duration of the study and they were instructed to make no changes to their diet and lifestyle.” After the 16 week study there were significant increases to their HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) prompting comments from endocrine specialists advising diabetics to make a high polyphenonl (high flavanol) dark chocolate part of their daily dietary intake. In the Hull University article Steve Atkin, Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, who led the study says: “People with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and since one of the main contributory factors to heart disease is a low level of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol, the findings that dark chocolate can improve this, means the results of this study are hugely significant.” The conclusion in the study as reported in the Journal of Diabetic Medicine states, “High polyphenol chocolate is effective in improving the atherosclerotic cholesterol profile in patients with diabetes by increasing HDL cholesterol and improving the cholesterol:HDL ratio without affecting weight, inflammatory markers, insulin resistance or glycaemic control.” High flavanol raw dark chocolate is helping to keep blood sugars stable and could possible even prevent diabetes. Dark chocolate is good for Diabetics and allowing them to enjoy their favorite confection as long as they select the right type. Diabetic Medicine unprepared-mixture

Dark Chocolate Is Good For Diabetics

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https://medium.com/gourmet-healthy-chocolates/dark-chocolate-is-good-for-diabetics-ffc54edeb4cc

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2016-08-28 19:31:38.037000+00:00

['Natural Medicine', 'Dark Chocolate', 'Diabetes']

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Ayurvedic Herbs for Diabetes — A Purely Natural Way to Control Sugar Levels YOU CAN HAVE IT!!!!New Cookbook Reveals 60 Delicious Diabetic Friendly Recipes Diabetes has almost become an epidemic in today’s world. Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food for energy. Whatever sugar we take is generally broken down into simple sugar called ‘glucose’ in our body. This glucose circulates within the blood and enter into the cells with the help of insulin. Insulin is a hormone, made within the Beta-cells of Pancreas. Due to sedentary life style and genetic predisposition, the beta cells are not able to make enough insulin, which is a key for glucose to enter into the cells. The key is not there and the glucose keeps on circulating within the blood. This is called Diabetes. There are two main types. Type I & Type II . There is another condition known as Pre-Diabetes. There are two main types of full-blown diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes are completely unable to produce insulin. People with Type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but their cells have become resistant to it. In either case, the glucose can’t move into the cells and blood glucose levels can become high. When these levels remain high for long time, they can cause serious complications. Pre-Diabetes: Pre-diabetes is a condition in which the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin or your pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required. Your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. This is also known as “impaired fasting glucose” or “impaired glucose tolerance”. Every individual who has a Diabetic father or mother must go for glucose tolerance test or GTT. This can help in diagnosing pre-diabetic condition. A diagnosis of pre-diabetes is a warning sign that diabetes will develop later. You can prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes by losing weight, making changes in your diet and exercising. Type 1 Diabetes In case of Type I (Insulin Dependent Diabetes) the person can’t make any insulin. Type 1 most often occurs before age 30, but may strike at any age. This is typically caused by genetic disorder. The pancreas produces very little or no insulin anymore. Frequent insulin injections are needed for Type 1. However there are certain herbs like Salacia oblonga and Pterocarpus marsupium which are found to be useful even in Type I diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes People suffering from Type II diabetes are having enough insulin but the cells have become resistant to it. This type of Diabetes has become very common and is spreading like an epidemic everywhere around the world. The most important reason for the cells to become resistant to insulin is sedentary life style which is being followed by modern age people. 95 percent of all diabetes cases are Type 2. What can be the reason? It’s a lifestyle disease, triggered by obesity, a lack of exercise, increased age and to some degree, genetic predisposition. So the only way to prevent diabetes is to change the life style, which is the basic theory of Ayurveda to fight any disease. According to Ayurveda, Stress and life style is the reason for most of the illnesses including Type II diabetes. Factors for developing Type II diabetes and herbs for them As we know that there is no problem with the insulin production. It is there in the body in enough quantity, but the only problem is that it is not able to open the cells to make the glucose enter into them. All the glucose keep circulating within the blood. The cells become resistant to insulin. The reasons for Insulin resistance are - 1. Obesity The number one risk factor for Type 2 diabetes is obesity. Nearly 40 % of the patients suffering from Type II diabetes are obese. Excessive fat interferes with body’s ability to use insulin properly. According to Ayurveda this is called “ Stroto-avarodh” i.e. blocked channels. This blockage in the channels of passage of Insulin is reason for greater insulin resistance. Food and life style which cause blockage in the channels or “ Stroto-avarodh “ are curd, banana, heavy greasy diet, overeating, excess daytime sleep. There are herbs which are useful in clearing the blockages and opening up the micro channels. These remove excessive fat from within the body. Herbs like Katuki (Picrorrhiza kurro), Vidang (Embelia ribes), Amalvetas (Garcinia cambogia), Triphala are useful in Type II diabetes because they open up the channels and helps in reducing the insulin resistance. 2. Sedentary Lifestyle According to Charaka- an ancient Ayurvedic healer, lifestyle is damaging to health and bears responsibility for the growing obesity and diabetes. Inactivity and being overweight go hand in hand towards a diagnosis of Type 2. Muscle cells have more insulin receptors than fat cells, so a person can decrease insulin resistance by exercising. Sushruta another ancient Ayurveda surgeon explains by giving an analogy that who suffers from diabetes should walk at least 100 kilometers a day to keep his sugar level under control. This indicates that one must walking and being more active also lowers blood sugar levels by helping insulin to be more effective. ONLY FOR YOU!! New Cookbook Reveals 60 Delicious Diabetic Friendly Recipes 3. Unhealthy Eating Habits 90% of people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. Unhealthy eating contributes largely to obesity. Too much fat, not enough fiber, and too many simple carbohydrates all contribute to a diagnosis of diabetes. Eating right is can turn the diagnosis around and reverse or prevent Type 2. 4. Family History and Genetics It appears that people who have family members who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for developing it themselves. Indians have a higher than normal rate of Type 2 diabetes. Having a genetic disposition towards Type 2 is not a guarantee of a diagnosis. Lifestyle plays an important part in determining who gets diabetes. So it can be prevented if we go for changed life style to avoid diabetes. 5. Increased Age It’s a very sad but true fact. The older we get, the risk of Type 2 diabetes is increased. Even if an elderly person is thin, he/she still may be predisposed to getting diabetes. As we age, the pancreas ages right along with us. It doesn’t make enough insulin it did when we were younger. Also, as our cells age, they become more resistant to insulin as well. 6. Stress, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol The hormones are under the control of our thought and our attitude towards events in life. The stress hormone immediately releases pool of glucose, corticosteroid hormones in our blood. There is immediate release of adrenal hormones, causing blood pressure and constriction of arteries. Not only do they damage your heart vessels but they are two key components in Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms including obesity, a high fat diet, and lack of exercise. Having metabolic syndrome increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. HERBS FOR DIABETES- Following are the herbs, which have been extensively researched by modern parameters by various research scholars. They have also been described in ancient Ayurvedic texts as herbal solution for diabetes. These are - 1. Saptrangi — Salacia oblonga 2. Vizaysaar — Pterocarpus marsupium 3. Gurmaar — Gymnema sylvestrae 4. Jamun — Syzigium cumini 5. Bilva Leaves- Leaves of Aegle marmelos 6. Karela — Momordica charanatia 7. Methi — Trigonella foenum graecum 8. Neem — Azadirachta indica 9. Tulsi — Ocimum sanctum 10. Daruhaldi — Berberis aristata 11. Haridra — Curcuma longa 12. Sadabahar- Vinca rosea 13. Amla — Emblica officinalis 1. Saptrangi — Salacia oblonga This is a wonderful remedy for diabetes. It is a tree whose bark is effective in controlling diabetes. It is extensively studied in the western herbal schools, but in Ayurveda it is being used since ages. The herb have been found to have diabetes controlling properties. 2. Vizaysaar — Pterocarpus marsupium This is a big tree whose bark is very useful for diabetes. The bark of the tree is made into a wooden glass and the glass is termed as “The miracle cure for diabetes”. Some water is kept in the wooden glass overnight and is consumed early morning by diabetes patients. The color of the water changes to brown and glass is changed after around 1 month when the water color does not change. Diabetes support contains extract of bark of this miracle tree. 3. Gurmaar- Gymnema sylvestrae- In Hindi language, ‘Gur’ means Sugar and ‘Maar’ mean Kill. Gurmaar means “The sugar killer”. It is a twine that is known since ages in Ayurveda for its sugar controlling properties. Recent studies show that it contains Gymnemic acid molecules responsible for its anti-diabetic action. They bind with glucose molecules in the intestines and inhibit their entry into the blood stream. Thus it is effective in controlling sugar levels. 4. Jamun — Syzigium cumini- It is a popular fruit tree growing wild in plains of India. The seeds of this tree are dried up and then a powder is made of them. The powder of the seeds of Jamun fruit is very effective in controlling sugar levels. It is astringent in taste which is opposite to sweet. Anything astringent in taste is useful for diseases caused by excessive sweetness like obesity and diabetes. 5. Bilva — Aegle marmelos- This tree has three leaves together on its branches. Any tree who has combination of three leaves is considered in Ayurveda as divine and seat of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The leaves are offered every Mondays in Shiva temples. This fruit of this tree is useful in irritable bowel syndrome. The leaves of Bilva are excellent for diabetes. The leaves are dried and powder is made and mixed with other herbs for better results. 6. Karela — Momordica charanatia- The juice of this fruit is a miracle in treating and preventing diabetes and its complications. 30 ml of Karela juice every morning empty stomach is recommended for best results. It can be taken along with Amla juice for better results, as Amla is rich in natural vitamin C and is also effective in diabetes. Karela contains natural chromium and other micronutrients, whereas Amla is also rich in natural anti-oxidants like vitamin C and others. 7. Methi- Trigonella-foenum-graecum- Since ages Fenugreek is being used as a medicine in India, Egypt, Middle east and other ancient civilizations. Fenugreek has excellent properties to bring sugar levels as well as cholesterol levels under control. The seed powder of Methi is used to lower down sugar levels. It can be mixed with herbs described above. 8. Neem — Azadirachta indica- Azadirachtin, Nimbin and Nimbidin are effective alkaloids found in neem. They act not only as blood purifiers but also controls sugar level very effectively. Neem is also useful in many skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, rashes. The skin diseases associated with diabetes also respond to this herb quickly. It also helps in clearing away the blocked channels and maintains the flow of bile from within the liver and improves liver function. 9.Tulsi — Ocimum sanctum- It is popularly known as ‘The Holy Basil’ is a sacred plant according to Hindu mythology. People in India worship this plant as it has tremendous medicinal properties. Regular use of leaves of this plant controls blood sugar levels very effectively. It is also useful in many types of cancers, viral and bacterial infections, sore throat, cough and cold etc. 10.Daruhaldi — Berberis aristata- This is a rhizome growing mainly in South India. The roots of this herb are taken out and grinded well. The herb powder stimulates pancreas to pump more insulin into blood. It also helps in preventing insulin resistance among cells. It acts as a channel opener for glucose into the cells. This also purifies the blood. 11.Haridra- Curcuma longa- This is very popular herb and is commonly called Turmeric. Turmeric powder is an effective anti-allergic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and one of the best natural anti-diabetic. It works in the same way as Berberis aristata. It helps in purifying the blood, channel opener, helps in reducing the insulin resistance and thus making the way for glucose into the cells. 12.Sadabahar- Vinca rosea- It is always flowering plant, growing almost in every house in India. It is known as periwinkle in English. The plant contains very precious alkaloids ‘ vincristine’ and ‘vinblastine’ which are used in allopathic medicine as anti-cancer injections. The herb leaves are very useful in controlling the diabetes. The herb leaves are mixed with other herbs described above to get good results. 13. Amla — Emblica officinalis - Amla is world’s richest natural source of vitamin C and is nature’s super anti-oxidant. One amla contains 30 times more vitamin C than an orange. It prevents ageing and therefore delayes the onset of complications of diabetes. Amla powder, Amla juice can be consumed regularly to get the benefits in diabetes and other diseases.

Ayurvedic Herbs for Diabetes — A Purely Natural Way to Control Sugar Levels

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['Gerardo Casella']

2020-04-23 14:12:17.146000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Diabetes Solutions', 'Diabetes Prevention']

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5 Tasty Foods That Can Actually Lower Your Blood Sugar With the rising epidemic of obesity and diabetes in the world, it is important to take steps to prevent these serious diseases. Here are some foods that can help to lower and control your blood sugar, if they are added to your diet: Pickles. A recent Swedish university study showed that eating pickles or adding vinegar to your meal can reduce your blood sugar levels by up to 50%. In addition to pickles, most anything with acetic acid in it, such as vinegar, has a similar effect. It’s relatively easy to incorporate vinegar into a meal, just use a vinegar based salad dressing on your salad or use it as a dip for vegetables. Pickles and vinegar works by slowing down or stopping the carbohydrates you ate with the meal from breaking down in your stomach, thus it is absorbed slowly, which stops it from being converted to sugar quickly. The effect is not the same if you consume bread and butter type pickles, as those contain sugar. Almonds. A recent study testing the effects of almonds on blood sugar had surprising results. People who ate about 2 ounces of almonds after eating a piece of sliced white bread had significantly lower blood sugar than those who did not eat the almonds. The study also showed similar results when testing with mashed potatoes and rice. Almonds are rich in antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals, so they are an excellent addition to anyone’s diet, whether you have blood sugar problems or not. Sweet Potatoes. High in fiber and carotenoids, sweet potatoes are also high in antioxidants that have been shown to help your body better respond to insulin. Skip the brown sugar and syrupy canned varieties, however, as they won’t have the same effect. Flaxseed. This includes flax seeds and flax oil supplements. Some studies have shown a stabilization of blood sugar levels with supplementation or increased consumption of flax seeds and flax seed oil. Cinnamon. A study in Pakistan showed that diabetics who took small does of cinnamon, from just 1/4 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons per day, had their bodies natural insulin production increase. The study also showed beneficial effects on cholesterol. So, why not try baking some sweet potatoes and don’t forget the cinnamon! While you’re at it, have a big salad with a tasty and tangy dressing of olive oil and vinegar. Disclaimer: This Article Contains an Affliate link

5 Tasty Foods That Can Actually Lower Your Blood Sugar

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2022-02-06 03:06:53.527000+00:00

['Blood Sugar', 'Diabetes Solutions', 'Diabetes', 'Fruits', 'Supplements']

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Living a healthy life for years to come should be one of your top priorities. Diabetes is a common disease among people these days and it can easily be avoided. If you want to learn how to avoid diabetes and stay safe, look at these simple changes that need to be made! Watching what you eat is always important at an early age. Sadly, many parents do not teach their children the right eating habits and bad habits become hard to break. Protect your body with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. You might also want to stay away from too much red meat and additives in your diet. After a meal, you might want to satisfy your taste buds with a little bit of dessert. Refined sugars seem to go hand in hand with an unhealthy diet. Those tasty treats might feel good going down the pipes, but you will pay for it later on in life. Stop eating sugars and find out the right way to avoid diabetes. Increasing your overall exercise level will also help to reduce your risk of diabetes. Even if you can only walk a few times per week, you will still have a possibility of avoiding this disease. Take the time to lose a few extra pounds and get back into better shape. Those who are overweight are also at high risk for a heart attack or even heart disease. Getting to the doctor on a yearly basis will also enable you to avoid diabetes. It should be known that seeing a doctor despite your fears, will greatly enhance your life. If you do not have a doctor, now would be a great time to find the right one located in your area. If you want to live a happy life, you need to ensure that you do what you can to avoid diabetes. Take the time to use these avoidance methods and you will surely see a difference. Live diabetes free today and start changing your life! Learn all you can about avoiding diabetes so you can make critical changes that can benefit your entire family. Learn how reverse diabetes so you can live a long, happy, healthy life.

Simple Changes to Make in Life to Learn How to Avoid Diabetes

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['Sunny Ogbereyo']

2020-07-22 00:32:49.908000+00:00

['Health', 'Health Foods', 'Diabetes', 'Lifehacks', 'Life']

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Diabetes - Here’s What You Should Know And How to Avoid It What Exactly Is Diabetes? If you believe you may be at risk of getting diabetes, the first step is to learn about the disease. According to experts, diabetes is a chronic disease that develops in people who are unable to use glucose in their food as energy. When stored glucose remains in your bloodstream for an extended period of time, sickness occurs. This level of glucose, over time, can cause harm to the organs, including the eyes, kidneys, heart, and even the nerves. Following a thorough understanding of the disease and how it progresses, the next step is to learn about the various types that are recognized by experts and physicians. Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes are the three most common kinds today. Understanding what they are and what distinguishes them will assist diabetics in determining where to focus efforts in managing their condition. Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It? A person with type 1 diabetes has a pancreas that is unable to produce enough insulin for the body to operate normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune illness in which the body’s cells attack the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, either completely killing them or causing insufficient production. Type 1 diabetes is typically surprising to people because it is not linked to a healthy lifestyle or body weight. As of now, experts have not yet discovered the exact cause of type 2 diabetes in a person. There are risk factors that can increase a person’s chances of being diagnosed. Juvenile diabetes is a term used to describe type 1 diabetes. Most people diagnosed with it are under the age of 25. Patients who were diagnosed with the condition at a much older age have been identified, but those are the exceptions. People who become insulin-dependent may have a genetic link, although the exact link is yet to be found. Patients with type 1 diabetes will need insulin for the rest of their lives. Depending on their diet and weight, the amount of insulin they take may change over time. Type 1 diabetics should check their urine for ketones every morning because they are more prone to developing diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening illness. This is your body’s way of informing you that it isn’t getting enough fuel and is relying on fat cells for energy rather than the food you’re eating. When compared to the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the amount of people with type 1 is low. Obesity trends are driving up the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It? Whereas type 1 diabetics don’t create enough insulin for their bodies, type 2 diabetics do, but their bodies don’t use it properly. Because a high number of people diagnosed with type 2 are overweight or obese, it has been linked to lifestyle choices. The extra weight a person gains can make it difficult for the body to effectively metabolize insulin. A family relationship (a first or second generation family member) and race are two additional risk factors for being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Even if these risk factors are present, a person can avoid getting them by losing weight, eating healthy foods, and getting lots of exercise. More details about these steps will be discussed later. In the past, type 2 diabetes was only diagnosed in patients over the age of 40, but in recent years, it has been found in people of all ages. A frighteningly high number of obese young children are being diagnosed with this condition. Some of these symptoms may be present in people who have not yet been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, such as urinary tract infections (UTI) and skin disorders. Moodiness and irritability are also symptoms of diabetes, but they rarely require a visit to the doctor and are eventually explained by high or low blood sugar levels. This kind of diabetes also includes an increased need to urinate, a desire to drink more, and a feeling of lethargy or persistent exhaustion, which are similar to those of type 1. In contrast to type 1 diabetics, who only have the option of insulin injections or an insulin pump, type 2 diabetics have a variety of treatment options based on personal preference and needs. Gestational Diabetes: What Is It? The American Diabetes Association estimates that 4% of pregnant women may develop gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition in which a woman who has never had diabetes before gets high blood glucose levels while pregnant, usually in her third pregnancy. In the United States, it is estimated that roughly 135,000 cases of this condition occur each year. Women who develop this kind of diabetes are unlikely to develop type 2 later in life. This is a condition caused by the mother’s inability to utilize the insulin produced naturally in her body during pregnancy. It’s also caused by hormones released during pregnancy, which make the mother insulin-resistant. The mother gradually develops excessive blood glucose levels, sometimes known as hyperglycemia. A woman with gestational diabetes is usually treated for the condition while she is pregnant. While there are no birth problems connected with this type of sickness, as there are with women who have had diabetes prior to being pregnant, the child need not be concerned. However, if the condition is not treated, the baby may suffer harm. Because the mother is unable to control her high blood glucose, the child receives an excessive amount of energy and fat. This frequently leads to macrosomia. Macrosomia is the medical term for a fat baby. While some people believe that a fat baby means the baby is healthy, a child born excessively fat may have difficulty squeezing through the delivery canal. This can harm the shoulders and necessitate a cesarean delivery. Furthermore, obese newborns may develop breathing problems as they get older, and if they remain obese, they may develop Type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, gestational diabetes can be treated. The mother is frequently given insulin shots to maintain her blood glucose levels. On the other hand, a woman who is planning to become pregnant can prevent the complication of this sort of diabetes by avoiding it. She can achieve this in a number of ways, which include losing weight if she was already overweight before pregnancy, developing a healthy exercise regimen, and adhering to particular dietary requirements. The Glycemic index is an excellent tool for pregnant women to use so they can determine which foods to avoid. The Glycemic index was created specifically for diabetics to categorize carbohydrates. When you’re pregnant, listen to your doctor’s advice about nutrition and activity, as well as any carbohydrate diets. Discuss any concerns you may have about your weight or diabetes with your doctor before becoming pregnant, as he may give you some suggestions on how to avoid this issue. Even if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, neither you nor your baby may develop type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes isn’t a great cause for concern. Women with this condition have a lot of options for treatment. Just make sure to follow any directions your doctor gives you.

Diabetes - Here’s What You Should Know And How to Avoid It

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['Get Real Help']

2021-12-27 18:57:40.495000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Type 2 Diabetes', 'Type 1 Diabetes', 'Diabetes Solutions', 'Diabetes Prevention']

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Patient Advisory Groups in Diabetes Research: A Caregiver Perspective As a Knowledge Exchange Coordinator for the Developmental Origins of Chronic Disease in Children (DEVOTION) Network, my work supported stakeholder and patient engagement. One example is a patient advisory group for the Improving Renal Complications in Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes (iCARE) Cohort study. Put simply, iCARE is an observational clinical study designed to address the high rates of kidney damage in youth living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Beyond biological risk factors, this study is also exploring the psychological and social risk factors associated with kidney damage in youth with T2D. What can patient engagement look like in reality? We’ve previously shared two blogs that highlighted patient engagement within iCARE study’s patient advisory group. Dr. Brandy Wicklow (a co-principle investigator for iCARE) talked about the logistics of starting an advisory group (read it here), while Shayna Quoquat shared her perspective as a youth advisor (found here). In this post, we share the perspective of a caregiver involved in this study: Jackie McKee (co-chair of the iCARE advisory group), who both lives with T2D and cares for her child living with T2D. Can you tell us about yourself, and how you got involved in health research? “It all started when my son was diagnosed, two months before his 13th birthday. I’ve been very familiar with type 2 diabetes in my family, my grandmother and mom both had it. I was diagnosed myself 5 years ago. Arlene, the nurse in charge who works in Waywayseecappo First Nation, asked if my son and I would be interested in joining this advisory group. My son couldn’t join in the end, but I did and I’ve been with it ever since.” How has this role been valuable to you? “It has given me a forum to say how I feel, my concerns and issues with diabetes. But the biggest thing is that I now feel like I have a voice, one that reaches a larger audience. One of the biggest things when we first started was establishing trust between parents, kids and researchers. Trust has to be established with the healthcare workers in the system. A lot of people have talked about not feeling empathy from their doctor outside of the clinic. I think trust is there now with the group and researchers, it has evolved. When we first started these meetings, it was common feelings that bonded us. There is constant worry as a parent when your child has type 2 [diabetes]. Even though we (the iCARE advisory group) have been in existence for almost 3 years and we’ve only met a handful of times, it feels like we’ve been together for a long time.” How has the voice of the iCARE advisory group impacted the iCARE study? Editor’s note: issues in mental health was identified as an important risk factor by the iCARE advisory group, leading the research team to incorporate and measure this within their study. “Mental health is something that the researchers are now focusing on within their study. To me, mental health support is just as important as the medicine. As a group, we’ve looked at the types of questions they now ask in clinic to find out more about people’s current mental health support, and provided advice around what and how they should be asking patients these questions during their visits at clinic. Now we’re talking about elder support in clinic and ways to increase support for patients. Sometimes it feels like we’re not making an impact. But I watched a clip on the news that featured the iCARE study the other day with Allison and Shayna (note: Dr. Allison Dart is the other co-principle investigator for iCARE and Shayna is one of our youth advisors). Allison had mentioned how they were now incorporating mental health in the study and within clinic. When I heard her say that, I thought “someone’s heard us”. We as a team have contributed to diabetes in that way.” What challenges have you faced within the iCARE patient advisory group? “In our group we have two types of people: ones that are more vocal, and ones that are quiet. I’m one of the ones who talks. Some people express themselves differently, like through art. But I think sometimes it’s hard to have discussions because not everyone has been able to share how they’re feeling. The other challenge is having a consistent core group. Once the youth are finished high school they sometimes leave the group because they have changed directions in their lives with either attending school, or have entered the work force.” What are the key things you’ve learned? “The biggest thing I’ve learned is the increased risk kids with type 2 diabetes have have in terms of kidney problems by the time they’re in their 30’s. It scared the hell of me because that’s where I see my son heading. Kidney problems equals dialysis in my opinion. It’s also understanding how big this is, kids getting type 2 diabetes. I do this work because I don’t want another parent to go through this. You can’t imagine this unless you’ve gone through it. It’s not necessarily inevitable that your child will get diabetes. The other thing I learned is about the misconception that type 2 diabetes is 100% preventable. Which is not the case! Contrary to popular public belief this is not the case. There are many factors involved, including a hereditary factor. This issue is beyond this group and the iCARE study. So many people and different departments within our healthcare system need to get on board to stop this.”

Patient Advisory Groups in Diabetes Research: A Caregiver Perspective

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https://medium.com/knowledgenudge/patient-advisory-groups-in-diabetes-research-a-caregiver-perspective-4fb9e9155480

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['Leanne Dunne']

2018-09-19 14:37:46.125000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Patient Engagement', 'First Nations', 'Health', 'Kidney Disease']

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diabetes and you need to learn more about the disease Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body is unable to regulate its blood glucose. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body is unable to regulate its blood glucose. Glucose is one way in which energy is stored in the body. It is metabolised by cells to produce energy, so the cells can function and the body can live. If there is too little glucose then the cells will not be able to function and we will feel tired or pass out. Too much glucose can also be a problem, as the sugars interact with organs and can cause problems in the kidney, eyes and nerves. The body can sense how much glucose is present and it regulates your blood glucose with the hormone Insulin. Insulin is produced in the pancreas. When blood glucose is high more insulin is produced, and it tells cells to take up glucose and store it. When blood glucose is low its levels fall, and the body responds by releasing its stored glucose into the blood stream. Type 1 Diabetes With Type 1 Diabetes your body does not make any insulin. This is because the body’s immune system attacks the pancreas and destroys the cells that make insulin. This type of diabetes is often found in children and young adults, and usually requires daily doses of insulin to replace the missing insulin. Missing insulin doses can lead to a serious condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis, which can lead to a coma and sometimes even be fatal. Type 2 Diabetes With Type 2 Diabetes the body’s ability to respond to high blood glucose slowly fails, and it does not make enough insulin. There are many risk factors for this condition, including obesity, family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not physically active and have a history of heart disease or strokes. Unfortunately being of Indian origin will predispose you to having diabetes, and so it is important to understand how diabetes might affect you. Gestational Diabetes Finally some women may find they have a temporary onset of diabetes when they are pregnant. Usually this will go away once the baby is born. However patients who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on in their life. Symptoms The common symptoms of diabetes include: - Increased thirst - Needing to urinate more, especially at night - Increased hunger - Blurry vision - Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet - Sores in the feet If there is increased sugar in the blood it can react with your body organs and cause problems. This is especially true for your kidneys, eyes, nerves and arteries. - In the kidneys it affects the filtration system, causing excessive urine to be produced. - It can damage the nerves in the hands and feet, causing reduced sensation. - If damage occurs to the feet it can be harder to detect, and large sores can form. - Damage to the lining of blood vessels can cause narrowing, reducing blood from reaching these sores, and worsening wound healing. - Narrowed blood vessels also increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in diabetics. - All of these factors act together to affect the eyes and can cause worsening vision. It is important to learn about your conditions and how they can affect you. Understanding your condition can help you understand how to manage and control it, so it does not affect your life. If you want to know more about your diabetes and whether it is being managed well, ask us a question on secondmedic.com. Dr Rachana Dwivedi MBBS, FRCOG, FICOG, PGC ( USS), DFFP Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital

diabetes and you need to learn more about the disease

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https://medium.com/@yashi200307/diabetes-and-you-need-to-learn-more-about-the-disease-ce7c6cbd46c5

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2021-12-18 20:30:45.848000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Disease', 'Health', 'Glucose']

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With the global rise of chronic diseases and conditions, the chronically ill people have been one of the focuses of healthcare app market players. Taking up the challenge for chronic disease prevention and treatment, digital health app developers try to bring significant advances in the management of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other chronic diseases worldwide. Although there is a huge market potential, the market penetration for all therapy fields is still less than 1%. Which are the top 3 therapy fields with the best market potential for digital health apps and are they the biggest markets in terms of global cases? According to the mHealth Economic 2017 study, 68% of mobile health app developers and publishers believe that diabetes continues to be the therapy field with the best market potential for digital health solutions within the near future, followed by obesity (35%) and depression (28%). The Diabetes App Market Report 2016–2021 also draws attention to the growing global epidemic with 642M people expected to suffer from metabolic syndrome by 2040. Today, mobile health apps can play an invaluable role in assisting people who suffer from chronic diseases and in most of the cases help them better and more effectively manage everyday their conditions thanks to the advances in mobile technologies, the widespread use of smartphones and wireless devices. Personalized intervention and remote monitoring allow doctors not only to gather the data and intervene when necessary, but give patients a better sense of responsibility for their own health in real time. THERAPY FIELDS WITH THE BEST MARKET POTENTIAL Diabetes remains the leading therapy field for mobile health solutions and offers the best market potential as reported by 68% of mHealth apps publishers, followed by obesity with 35% market attractiveness and depressions with 28%. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Follow R2G on LinkedIn to get soon the summary results of our latest 2019 research study on “What drives success in the digital health market?” — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — - Depression is the therapy field that continues to gain attraction. It is estimated that this serious mental health condition will affect more than 350 million people globally (WHO, 2017) and is now ranked third as holding the highest market potential. To explore more in depth this market you can also read about the top 10 depression apps. Hypertension and chronic heart diseases follow the Top 3 therapy fields with strong future business proposition for mobile health solutions according to 24% and 11% respectively of mHealth app practitioners. The graph above illustrates the market potential for mobile applications, specifically for chronic diseases according to more than 2,400+ decision makers and experts in mobile and digital health. However, the successful mHealth app publishers with a revenue of 1M+ USD have a slightly different opinion about the future best therapy fields, ranking diabetes even higher than the average and choosing depression as their number 2. Apart from diabetes and depression, successful publishers are ranking all other therapy fields below the average. NICHE THERAPY FIELDS MARKETS According to 10–12% of mHealth app developers and healthcare professionals, therapy fields such as Alzheimer’s disease, Cancer, Chronic pain, Neurological disorder and Asthma are with the least business potential and significant future growth. These conditions will remain niche markets in the next 5 years. THE BIGGEST THERAPY FIELDS MARKETS IN TERMS OF GLOBAL CASES Connected health apps and advances in mobile technologies are transforming the healthcare industry by addressing different patients’ needs/cases and encouraging more proactive patient engagement to better manage their health conditions. When it comes to therapy fields, in 2017 hypertension and cardiovascular disease are by far the biggest markets in terms of global cases with 1bn+ cases each. Diabetes, obesity and depression have respectively: 422m, 600m and 300m worldwide cases. Although the business potential for therapy fields markets is big and will continue to grow with the global rise of chronic diseases and conditions, the market penetration for all therapy fields is less than 1%. Consequently, the acceptance rate and active usage of all therapeutic solutions apps within target groups is very low. This leads to some key questions: How to increase the usage for app based support? What are the factors that will drive the penetration rate for the therapeutic apps? There are significant opportunities for app developers and a big likelihood for profitable market penetration as the prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing and so is the share of active users while current apps fall short of expectations. If you are interested to find out how to best tap into these key markets with ongoing growth and what are the best practice elements for successful therapeutic apps solutions, please contact us at: stela.nikolova@research2gudaince.com

Which are the top 3 therapy fields with the best market potential for digital health apps?

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https://medium.com/@r2guidance/which-are-the-top-3-therapy-fields-with-the-best-market-potential-for-digital-health-apps-4c29f9d24b6b

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2019-03-04 13:43:30.916000+00:00

['Healthcare', 'Diabetes', 'Depression', 'Mobile Apps', 'Therapy']

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I’m a T1D cyborg — and proud of it. The graph of a blood glucose wave over the course of 24 hours. The graph is mainly in it’s ideal range, between 80 and 170 mg/dl. It also shows several Super Micro Boluses (SMBs) after regular meal boluses. T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. That means that my pancreas doesn’t produce / produces way too little insulin. Insulin is required for metabolism to make energy available to any cells in your body. 100 years ago, I would have died from this disease. Today, the state of medicine is quite good. Diabetes is a chronic irreversible disease. That means a person with diabetes will need to treat their condition as long as they live. And learn how to adapt to live with the treatment. Diabetes always with you. It doesn’t appear in seizures, or waves of pain, like other chronic diseases. And you can’t take pills and things get better for a period of time. As said, the state of treatment is good. But not as good as it could be. Let me tell you why. It is important to understand what it takes a T1D to treat diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes need to control their blood glucose (sugar) level manually. They need to be aware of the amount of carbohydrates (starch and all kinds of sugar: dextrose, fructose, glucose, maltose) and fats they are going to eat. And they have to inject insulin, depending on their therapy, per pen or insulin pump. These essentials, in the truest sense if the word, make people with diabetes decide to do crazy things. They hide it, to not get stigmatised, or hurt other people’s feelings or get anxious. They decide not to eat. They decide to always — always — eat the same. They decide to not treat their disease. They decide to hide away the injection areas of their skin. They decide to not participate in social events. They decide to cloak their disease. While none of these behaviours make sense, people with diabetes still do them. To avoid stigmatisation, mostly. They don’t want to look different, get treated differently, make others anxious, or not get that job because they have a disability. Type 1 diabetes is an invisible disability, like so many other disabilities. (Statistics show, that only 25% of people with a severe disability are using assistive devices. Worldwide, 1 out of 10 has a severe disability. https://invisibledisabilities.org/what-is-an-invisible-disability/. You can ground check your own filter bubble: do you know 1 person with disability for every 10 persons you know?) For a very long time, 21 out of 23 years of living with diabetes, I also decided to not go public with my T1D. I cloaked it, even to my mother, for several years. (The relationship with her broke up during the time of diagnosis, and after we reestablished contact two years later, I couldn’t tell her. As I thought she might associate it to what had happened between us. Diabetes has always a trigger. You’re predisposed to developing T1D. But there’s something triggering the “outbreak” sooner or later in life. And the consumption of sugar is never a reason for developing T1D.) I mistreated myself with too little blood glucose monitoring (only once a day, if at all, instead of 3–4 times a day). I wildly guessed carbohydrates, didn’t calculate meals, let myself slip into low sugar conditions to eat sweets. I missed out on quarterly appointments with diabetes health care. I didn’t even have a dedicated diabetes health care team (i.e. a diabetologist). And I didn’t talk to anyone about it. I just pretended to myself that this is the normal thing to do. I’ve been stupid, all the way up and down. And I’m lucky to still be alive. The change of mind came with my professional work, where I decided to invest myself also in matters of D&I (diversity & inclusion). I work at a Tech company, a bigger one, as you might have seen from my profile, and I was already working there, when a massive shift in culture took place. This top-down shift dealt with D&I a lot, and addressed one of the main problems of the Tech Industry: leaving out on so many opportunities for qualified professionals, women, people of color, LGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities. To put it brief, I learned a lot. And one of my learnings was that it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of enlightenment. As that solves several issues where they are rooted. So I decided to put my own disability to public. I posted it to my Twitter profile, I took it to my D&I talks as a personal story, and I stopped cloaking it in many daily opportunities. I talked to people, but still with a certain reservation. Not calling it a real disability. Diminishing T1D to be an easily manageable disease. I think I still did a lot of things wrong. Today, I’m a proud T1D cyborg. This means I have closed the loop of the treatment of diabetes. I have an insulin pump, a sensor that constantly measures my blood glucose level and transmits that data to the cloud, a self-built device that draws that information from the cloud and lets an algorithm decide on whether to administer insulin to my body or not and instruct the insulin pump to do so or to reduce the basal rate. My blood glucose wave has improved (“flattened”) since I started closing the loop a few weeks ago. I replaced the malfunctioning part of my body with a technical device, hence the cyborg. And putting it that way, it’s kind of cool. I can be special in a way that is desirable. Kind of. At least it sounds cool, and I can motivate others, hopefully, to do the same. Because my treatment has improved drastically in the last weeks. But that’s not due to the health care system in Germany. Not because I took better care of myself. It wasn’t because my M.D. told me to change my treatment. It was because some very smart people started to talk about their disease. With others. In an open and unfearful way. Those persons founded the open source project #OpenAPS (Open Artificial Pancreas System) and started the #WeAreNotWaiting movement (https://openaps.org/). All of this would not have happened if they cloaked away their T1D to only happen in private. It wouldn’t have happened if these people, instead of striving for improving the treatment, developed behaviours to go with the standard and think it’s enough. These smart people improved the life of hundreds, maybe thousands of others, who are taking care of their condition themselves as well, maybe finally also not hiding their disease and decide to contribute and donate their data. And these smart people founded a community of contributors to sustainably and collaboratively work on the underlying algorithm oref0 and take it to a next level of treatment with its successor oref1. Dear community of smart and open T1Ds, I want to thank you. Not only for improving my condition, but for the learning that publicly speaking about a condition improves the situation. Not only for a single individual. You rock!

I’m a T1D cyborg — and proud of it.

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https://medium.com/@jansche/im-a-t1d-cyborg-and-proud-of-it-d50689bd7f30

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['Jan Schenk']

2018-12-17 11:38:17.062000+00:00

['Diabetes']

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Almost twenty-one million people in the US are living with diabetes and an estimated 6.2 million of these people don’t know that they have diabetes because they are undiagnosed. People with diabetes, on average, have medical expenditures that are 2.3 times higher than non-diabetics, according to the American Diabetes Association. Another study in Population Health Management estimates that diabetes is costing our nation $218 billion dollars in health care every year. Yet, most diabetes cases are preventable or reversible through exercise, weight loss, and healthy living. I find myself wondering. What if the 6.2 million people who were undiagnosed knew they had diabetes? Or the estimated 57 million Americans with Pre-Diabetes were educated on how they could mange their health and avoid becoming a Type 2 Diabetic? Being diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic does not mean that Type 2 diabetes is inevitable. If you lose weight and increase your physical activity, you can prevent or delay diabetes and even return your blood glucose levels to normal (ACSM 2006). (See sidebar for diabetes terms defined) Diabetes Freedom — This method that eliminates type 2 diabetes in 9 out of 10 people and you can decide if it is worth it. This is a very important point that many people do not understand — if you exercise and lose weight you can prevent or delay diabetes. Do you know the signs of diabetes? Take a look around you. Do you see any signs of diabetes in your friends and family right now? (See sidebar for common signs of diabetes) It is very possible that there are people that are diabetic (or will become diabetic) around you every day. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three Americans may develop diabetes in their lifetime. Those statistics are staggering and PREVENTABLE for most. What about Type 2 diabetics that have been diagnosed? What if we educated them that through diet and exercise they could reduce their medication or eliminate it? What would this do for our health care crisis? I know that we’d first have to break through many myths, magic solutions, and limiting beliefs. The pharmaceutical companies won’t be happy with me letting this secret out either. But, what the heck, our health care system is in a crisis! Our Nation is sick! There, I said it. So let’s get down to the business of taking some personal responsibility for our health. Many of you who are trying to understand diabetes and take responsibility for your health immediately have several questions: o Should you cut out sugar? o Is your weight putting you at risk? o If you are skinny, you don’t have to worry, right? o Can exercise and diet really help YOU? o How do I control blood sugar levels? And then there are the issues that you might not even know to ask about: o Having diabetes for more than five years can increase your likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease o Regular exercise can make you more sensitive to insulin, which can reduce medication dosages First, let’s talk about insulin, the prime medication that keeps diabetics functioning and then you can see the answers clearly to your questions. How does insulin work? Insulin is the main hormone that controls the entry of blood sugar from the blood stream into the cells of the body to be used as energy. How does exercise influence the insulin hormone? Exercise has an insulin-like effect on the body. When exercising, your muscles require a steady flow of sugar to keep contracting and keep you moving. Exercise increases the rate at which your muscles take up the sugar from your blood stream; so exercise acts the same as insulin by emptying the excess sugar in your blood stream into your muscles. This action, therefore, lowers your blood sugar. One twenty minute walk a day can lower glucose levels by twenty points. Here is a great example to explain insulin’s function in your body. Think of insulin as a bus for a moment. Glucose (sugar) is the passenger. There are two types of diabetics. Type 1 diabetics manufacture no insulin (or have no bus), which, according to the Center for Disease Control, is 5% — 10% of all diagnosed cases. The second type (Type 2), have insulin resistance, which means the bus is there, but it is not picking up passengers and, there are less buses running the route. According to the Center for Disease Control, Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90%-95% of all diagnosed cases. When you exercise, your muscles work harder than usual and require more fuel than usual; so your muscles send out their own buses to pick up the sugar in the bloodstream and carry it back to the muscles. Working muscles take over for insulin and (for Type 2 diabetics) they can even show the buses (insulin) how to work again (pick up passengers). Exercising has many benefits for a diabetic. It increases glucose uptake by the cells, improves insulin sensitivity by improving glucose metabolism and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Reduction of blood glucose levels improves insulin sensitivity by making it more effective. Exercise may reduce dosage requirements or need for medication and improve the ability to lose and/ or maintain body weight if combined with an intuitive diet. (See sidebar for Safe Exercise Check List) There are many popular myths about diabetes. Here are a few that I hear often. Myth #1 — Diabetics can’t eat sugar or sweets and the only reason they have diabetes is because they ate too much sugar. Yes, simple carbohydrates or sweets do raise your blood glucose levels but if you eat them in moderation and make them part of your meal plan, you can safely eat an occasional sweet Myth #2 — If I’m skinny I’m fine. Diabetes is only a disease that obese people get. Not completely true, 20% of people with Type 2 Diabetes are slim. Yes, being obese does put you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The key thing to remember is that there is not an atypical “diabetes” body type, genetic trait, race, age or gender. Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle choices and diabetes is a disease to take seriously. Myth #3 — There is no natural remedy for Diabetes. If I take insulin or insulin sensitivity drugs I can continue with my same lifestyle choices and be alright. Well there is a natural remedy, it is called exercise and balanced eating. You can keep a tight control on diabetes by monitoring your glucose levels, combining exercise with balanced eating, or use medication. This is a very important point that many people do not understand — if you exercise and lose weight you can prevent or delay diabetes. Myth #4 — Well I’m only borderline and 170 mg/dl blood sugar reading is normal for me. You may feel normal being a diabetic but high glucose levels are not safe. There is no such thing as borderline. You either are a diabetic or you are not a diabetic. This is a serious disease that requires you to take personal responsibility for your body. There is serious health complications associated with diabetes, especially when you are stressing your body with high blood sugar levels. You have to start to make lifestyle changes so that you can live a quality life over the long term. Myth #5 — Exercise! What can that do for me? Blah! Blah! Healthy Lifestyle Blah! Yeah, Yeah, I know. The American Diabetic Association recommends 150 minutes of exercise a week. This is exercise of 20–60 minutes, in continuous sessions, 3–5 times a week. The Diabetes Prevention Study revealed that exercising for a total of two hours a week can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 50%, that can be as little as 20 minutes, 6 days a week. Take a short, ten minute walk before and after work and you can prevent diabetes or lower your glucose levels. The fact is, over 90% of diabetes cases are preventable and can be maintained with some natural remedies such as exercising, healthy eating, and/or combined with low doses of medication without tapping into our health care system to the tune of $218 billion. Start gradually and exercise a little everyday until you build up to the recommended guidelines. Eat a balanced, healthy diet and lose the all or nothing approach. Get educated about your disease, determine what your beliefs are about diabetes and make lifestyle changes starting today. (See sidebar Want to Learn More) Diabetes is serious but you can do something about it! Side Bars: Diabetes Terms Defined o Type 1 = Auto immune disease that destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas. The body cannot manufacture its own insulin because the beta cells of the pancreas that are responsible for insulin production are destroyed. About 5–10% of all diagnosed cases (CDC 2005) o Type 2 = body loses its sensitivity to insulin so the body’s cells are unable to utilize insulin properly (also knows as insulin resistance or adult onset diabetes). About 90% — 95% of all diagnosed cases (CDC 2005) o Pre-Diabetes = If you have a fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) and your levels are 100 mg/dl to 125 mg/dl you are diagnosed as showing signs of becoming a diabetic unless you make some lifestyle changes o Gestational Diabetes = When pregnancy hormones interfere with the mothers insulin, causing glucose levels to rise. This is a form of insulin resistance that in most cases ends with the birth of the child. o Metabolic Syndrome = A combination of medical disorders that increases the risk factors of developing cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), high cholesterol levels and elevated plasma triglyceride levels. o Hypoglycemic = abnormally low blood sugar levels which could be caused by excessive insulin, or your diet. Signs would be: trembling or shakiness, nervousness, rapid heart beat, increased sweating, headache, impaired concentration or attentiveness, unconsciousness and coma o Hyperglycemic = abnormally high blood sugar levels. Signs would be: frequent urination, great thirst, nausea, abdominal pain, dry skin, disorientation, labored breathing, and drowsiness. Do you know the signs of diabetes? Some very telltale signs include: o frequent thirst, hunger and urination o weight loss o fatigue o crankiness o frequent infections o blurred vision o cuts/ bruises that are slow to heal o tingling and numbness in hands and feet o recurring skin, gum and bladder infections Safe Exercise Check List o Get physician clearance before starting any exercise program o Test your blood glucose level before exercise, immediately after exercise, and again two hours after exercise o Follow general guidelines for a safe exercise session; warm-up, cool-down, stretch, adhere to an intensity of Type 1 (3 to 5 RPE) and Type 2 (3 to 6/7 RPE), drink plenty of water o Wear well-fitting, well cushioned, supportive shoes o Wear polyester or cotton polyester socks so that your feet stay dry and minimize trauma to the foot o Avoid strenuous, high-impact or static activity unless specifically approved by your doctor o Carry a carbohydrate snack with you of 10–15 grams of carbohydrate o Wear identification that tells others you have diabetes in case of a hypoglycemic response http://www.n-styleid.com o Know and monitor signs of exercise induced hypoglycemia o Do not exercise if 250 mg/ dl blood glucose levels or if you have ketones in your urine o If you have autonomic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy or any other related conditions to diabetes, you must get a doctors approval before starting an exercise program. These conditions require specific and strict guidelines. o Exercise with a partner until you know your response to exercise o Always check your feet before and after exercise for lesions o Drink plenty of water. A good rule is to take a mouthful or two at least every fifteen minutes Want to Learn More? Additional Resources: o Living Free! CD and Workbook System http://www.livingfreediabetes.com * Free Audio Educational Podcast at http://www.mindbodybalance.com/audio.php * Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars, Richard K Bernstein M.D. Little Brown and Company 2003 * The Healing Power of Exercise, Linn Goldberg, M.D. and Diane L. Elliot M.D., John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2000 * Understanding Diabetes: What it is, how to treat it, how to cope with it, Janet Worsley Norwood and Charles B. Inlander, MacMillian and People’s Medical Society, 1999 Kimberly Searl has been a fitness professional since 2005. She holds a bachelors degree in Applied Science from Youngstown State University. Kimberly is also certified as a W.I.T.S. Personal Trainer, Master Fitness by Phone® Coach, Classical Pilates Teacher, 200 r.y.t. YogaFit® Instructor, Intuitive Eating Coach, Get A Grip/ Aging Gracefully Coach, A Diabetic Lifestyle Specialist Coach and A.F.A.A. Group Exercise Instructor. Kimberly opened Mind/Body: Balance in 2007. Her business specializes in designing exercise programs for individuals, special populations, diabetics and clients wanting and needing to make long-term lifestyle changes. Kimberly strives to inspire clients to transform their mind and body; finding balance through learning and self-discovery. This is a very important point that many people do not understand — if you exercise and lose weight you can prevent or delay diabetes.

Diabetes and Exercise — Why the Connection is Vitally Important

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https://medium.com/@esvisionariaoficial/diabetes-and-exercise-why-the-connection-is-vitally-important-4677526e8616

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2020-04-30 01:11:25.937000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Diabetes Solutions', 'Ejercicio', 'Salud']

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As most of us know, diabetes is linked with high blood sugar levels while type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance. When a person is affected with type 2 diabetes, his body loses the ability to respond to insulin levels. This article focuses on the causes and tips to overcome type 2 diabetes. What are the causes? Heredities: People with a family history of diabetes are at higher risk. Birth weight: There is a very strong relationship between birth weight and diabetes. The lower the birth weight, the higher the risk. Metabolic fluctuations: People suffering from metabolic syndrome and metabolic fluctuations are more likely to get diabetes type 2. Obesity: Statistics show obesity causes the most health issues. Since it increases our body’s resistance to insulin, obese people are more likely to develop the condition. Gestational Diabetes: Some mothers will have gestational diabetes at some point during pregnancy. Usually there are no noticeable signs but have it in mind! Ways to treat and prevent: Genetics play the most important role in the development of diabetes and this is something that cannot be controlled. Nevertheless, there are other things in your surroundings and personal routines that will definitely help you lower the risk. Some are listed here: Exercise: Jogging and fitness play a vital role in maintaining top health. Physical exercise three to four times per week will make you will feel awesome! Most people think that exercise is only for those who want to lose weight. Combine those two concepts and you will see the difference right away! Quit Smoking: 16 to 20 cigarettes per day (as the usual statistics) put a person at high risk for developing diabetes (among other things). Since smoking decreases the body’s ability to develop insulin resistance, blood sugar levels increase immediately after your next cigarette. Eating Nuts: About an ounce or 28 grams of nuts a day will keep your doctor away! It’s time to say goodbye to your favorite yummy calorie-stuffed chips! Create Awareness: Spread the word about diabetes and make everyone learn how serious it actually is. Discuss with community members, local doctors and organize the best awareness event! Marathons, walkathons, game shows… or make a documentary and publish it online. Social media is always there to help you advertise your cause, so it can reach as many people as possible! Don’t forget that trendy giveaways like personalized silicone bracelets with a special message will make your event more successful! If you feel that you are at risk, consult your doctor. The earlier you do this, the better the chances are for you to stay safe and healthy. Remember that self-treatment is not always perceived as unproblematic! For more details click on link https://bit.ly/3oHdB1V

Type 2 Diabetes: Causes and Treatments

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https://medium.com/@ankit73876/type-2-diabetes-causes-and-treatments-ccce6d903a74

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['Ankit Sharma']

2021-12-10 10:57:34.684000+00:00

['Diabetes', 'Diabetes Solutions']

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Top 8 Free Accounting Software for Business Owners List of Top 8 Free Accounting software: 1) Moneypex 2) ZipBooks 3) TurboCASH 4) Cloudbooks 5) SlickPie 6) GnuCash 7) xTuple Postbooks 8) Wave With the advent of accounting software, organizing business finances has superseded past thresholds of efficiency. The laborious task of manually adding every transaction is no longer required, freeing much needed time and effort to improve business performance. But with this enhanced efficiency comes a dilemma: What software should you choose among the countless options available? The easier part about his choice is that you are looking for an accounting software that isn’t only effective but free. This significantly narrows your options. Here are the top 8 FREE accounting software you can choose between: 1. Moneypex Ideal for: Medium-sized businesses looking for a powerful and simplistic software Moneypex is a free accounting software. Despite providing an extensive range of features, Moneypex is highly easy to use with its simplistic interfere. You can learn to navigate the app the first time you use it. Aside from unlimited invoices, tracking expenses and bills, supplier management, Moneypex allows you scan unlimited documents and has a swift customer support system. Drawback: Free version only allows you to create 20 bills. 2. ZipBooks Ideal for: Small business not only wanting to record transactions but make basic inferences from those recordings. The free version of Zipbooks allows you to make unlimited invoices, manage unlimited vendors & customers, and view basic reports about your performance. One of the major positives is that it allows you to accept payment via credit card or Paypal. Drawback: Limitation of only one user and one bank account can be connected to the software. 3. TurboCash Ideal for: Medium-sized business TurboCash offers a range of features such as spreadsheet integration, inventory and invoicing management. It can also support multiple companies and users. The reason it is ideal for medium-sized business is that it offers several advanced features those familiar to bookkeeping users. 4. CloudBooks Ideal for: Freelancers The free version offers sufficient features for freelancers but would be inadequate for small businesses. It offers invoice management, email support, and, unlimited users. Moreover, you can create reports and directly send them to your clients. Drawback(s): Invoicing feature limits you to one client and five invoices and an unfriendly user interface. 5. SlickPie Ideal for: People with little experience navigating digital software SlickPie undoubtedly is ‘slick’ in operation. The interface is simple which makes this software extremely easy to navigate. Moreover, the ‘automation’ feature makes SlickPie stand out — it allows you to automatically create auto-recurring invoices. An in-built app called MagicBot also allows you to automatically add bills and receipts. The automation and easy to use operation does not reduce functionality or features of this app. If you have trouble using software in general, SlickPie is the right option for you. 6. GnuCash Ideal for: Sole proprietors and small businesses GnuCash supports a wide variety of platforms: Linux, Windows, and MAC OS X. Its flexibility extends to multiple languages and currencies. Some of the key features are managing invoices, employee expenses, accounts payables and receivables, and some payroll features. One defining positive of GnuCash is that it allows you to combine personal and business account into one account while saving their information in separate files. You can access them separately but keep track of the components that interchange between both accounts. Drawback(s): 1. Lack of integration with tax software. 2. Only one user can access the data file at one time. 7. xTuple PostBooks Ideal for: Medium-sized businesses Being an enterprise resource planner, xTuple allows you to track sales, integrate inventory, and take benefit of the customer management system alongside the usual accounting features. Moreover, you can connect unlimited bank accounts and credit cards since xTuple is an open-source software. Drawback: No cloud access since the software is downloaded to your computer. 8. Wave Ideal for: Medium-sized businesses looking for a powerful and simplistic software Despite providing an extensive range of features, Moneypex is highly easy to use with its simplistic interfere. You can learn to navigate the app the first time you use it. Aside from unlimited invoices, tracking expenses and bills, supplier management, Moneypex allows you scan unlimited documents and has a swift customer support system. Drawback: Free version only allows you to create 20 bills.

Top 8 Free Accounting Software for Business Owners

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https://medium.com/@moneypex/top-8-free-accounting-software-for-business-owners-f18e1ccf275

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2019-11-15 10:23:56.549000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Financial Reporting', 'Bookkeeping', 'Invoicing Software']

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Is Career in Accounting worth it? Accounting is good for every business, not-for-profit or government association. It’s a profoundly respected calling, with employer stability, open doors for headway and a low joblessness rate. You can function as a reviewer, clerk, charge bookkeeper, budgetary expert, controller, accounting manager, etc. Accounting is in excess of a profession, an individual who experts accounting secures a lot of abilities that genuinely enables one to deal with a business. The greater part is that the accountant encountered long stretches of work particularly toward the start of their accounting vocation. The street is long however compensating for the individuals who make the correct profession moves and are eager to buckle down. The field in accounting is worth it as it is an important part of every business whether it’s your business or someone else’s. Obviously, there’s likewise the decision among private and civic accounting. Private or corporate, accountants work for single organizations. Civic accountants work for organizations that give reviewing, assessment, warning, and counseling administrations to other people or may fill in as autonomous bookkeepers. While open bookkeepers may work with an assortment of organizations, corporate bookkeepers become accounting specialists in explicit organizations and businesses, with an expansive scope of accounting, evaluating, charge and counseling obligations. Accountants also receive handsome salaries as they are crucial for a business’s financial statement. There are even many job opportunities you can choose after studying accounting. · Financial analyst · Compliance analyst · Payroll specialist · Financial adviser · Accounting manager · Accountant · Bookkeeper · Tax professional · Loan officer

Is Career in Accounting worth it?

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https://medium.com/@harryinfinit/is-career-in-accounting-worth-it-e4f120d73890

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2019-11-26 14:46:01.147000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Mba', 'Universities']

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Using the Novelty Bank Statement Generator for your needs at every stage of life and saving yourself from trouble Docz Express Nov 29, 2019·3 min read Often wondered if you could change your bank account statement and produce a novelty statement for your debit and credit card usage? If yes, then there are options whereby you can alter the deposits to reflect greater or lower cash inflow or outflow. The balance can further be altered and manipulated to save yourself from trouble from the partner. Importance of taking the PDF conversion online It is important to understand that these financial statements are available for download through the bank and credit card websites. Also, these are in the PDF format and you may end up needing the Bank Account Editing Services. The core idea behind the same is usually the environment safety and the idea to go paperless. It is without a doubt that all the PDF files are editable. This means that if the original file is scanned like an image of bitmap format, you can convert it to PDF or word. Even though all the PDF files are editable yet there exist two cases where issues may arise. Firstly, your bank may put additional security to the PDF to prevent editing of the same. This may make editing and manipulation a difficult task. Second issue is when you opt for the free online editing software, the online software may add a watermark on the existing document, making the manipulation a traceable entity. Here the service of the professional organizations that help in using the ideas like the Novelty Bank Statement Generator to bring a change to your bank account details and descriptions. Once the required editing is done, these are converted back to the PDF file. The bank statements can easily be manipulated using software like Adobe Acrobat reader pro version by paying extra fees. These doesn’t require converting the PDF file to the other formats. Instead, you can easily edit the document in the pro version and gain access to the subsequent conversions to word and Excel sheets. The Bank Account Editing Services available online help you to achieve the same changes at lower overhead costs. Making the final changes in the credit card statement Once you gain access to the right software source online and electronic statements, it becomes extremely easy to change the details you wish to mask. Likewise, you can easily change the payee name, hide a transaction, alter the available balance. This means that if you have used the credit card for buying the goods that were way too pricey for your budget then these Novelty Bank Statement Generator software can easily mask the transactions and offer a duplicate version of the bill with the higher available credit card balance. Changes made to the bank statements are virtually difficult to track without having a copy of original statements with you. Also, before you save the final version of the edited accounts, make sure that the font size and color are alike to avoid detection. If you wish to use them for personal reasons, you can easily save yourself from detection.

Using the Novelty Bank Statement Generator for your needs at every stage of life and saving yourself from trouble

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https://medium.com/@doczexpress/using-the-novelty-bank-statement-generator-for-your-needs-at-every-stage-of-life-and-saving-b00a7749fa6f

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['Docz Express']

2019-11-29 11:42:21.324000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Editing Services', 'Bank Account']

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Error during Quicken 2014 update Quicken 2014 for PC may give an error during the update: C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Quicken\INET\COMMON\Patch\Update\patchw32.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. if this happens, download the manual update and install it over the existing version (sorry, you have to google for “manual quicken update”). Options to import into Quicken 2014 after the update Once you have Quicken 2014 for PC updated, use one of the listed converters to convert to QIF or QFX (Web Connect) format and import your transactions: CSV2QIF to convert CSV or Excel or TXT files to QIF format. Quicken 2014 imports correct QIF files for bank (checking, savings) or credit card or investment accounts (or cash accounts) CSV2QFX to convert CSV/Excel/TXT files to QFX (Web Connect) format. Quicken 2014 will stop importing QFX files on April 30, 2017 (see Quicken discontinuation policy). OFX2QIF to convert OFX files to QIF (make sure to select the QIF target as Quicken 2014 or earlier) PDF2QIF to convert PDF files to QIF QFX2QIF to convert QFX files to QIF (this should be handy after April 30, 2017 if you decide to keep existing Quicken version) QBO2QIF to convert QBO files to QIF Bank2QIF to convert various formats to QIF (OFX, QFX, QBO, and correct incorrect QIF files) If you have to complete your 2016 taxes before the end of April 2017, use both QIF and QFX format, whichever you find easier. We do suggest to choose QIF over QFX if you decide to keep using Quicken 2014. If you upgrade Quicken to a newer version, if you have both QIF and QFX choices, but read below: Quicken 2015, Quicken 2016 for PC have a bug for QIF import and have to use a workaround with a cash proxy account Quicken 2017 for PC imports QIF files fine as Quicken 2014 does Quicken 2015, Quicken 2016, Quicken 2017 for Mac do not import QIF files at all, only QFX files So if you are planning to complete your taxes and switch to Mac, QFX format is a great choice as well. There CSV2QFX, PDF2QFX, Bank2QFX, QIF2QFX, OFX2QFX converters to help you.

Install the latest Quicken 2014 R10 update

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['Sergiy Tytarenko']

2019-11-29 15:01:03.844000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Converter', 'Utilities']

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Best SaaS Startup Metrics Resources Last updated — October 2021 A curated collection of the best startup metrics resources mostly focused on SaaS: You can find a curated list of the best SaaS startup finance resources here Table of Contents Unit Economics SaaS Metrics Definitions | By Joel York, founder & CEO of Markodojo Finance Glossary | By Baremetrics The Ultimate SaaS Metrics Cheat Sheet | By ChartMogul 23 SaaS metrics for fundraising + optimization | By Intercom KPIs vs Metrics | By databox Metrics The SaaS Metrics That Matter |October 2021 | By David Sacks and Ethan Ruby The Key Metrics / Key Driver for Saas Success | By David Skok VC at Matrix Partners The Ultimate SaaS Metrics Cheat Sheet | By Nick Franklin from ChartMogul SaaS Growth + Marketing + Sales + Customer Success Metrics | By Cobloom 16 Key Startup Metrics| By Andreessen Horowitz 16 Business and Financial Startup Metrics| By Andreessen Horowitz SaaS Metrics and Key Drivers | By David Skok, Serial Entrepreneur turned VC SaaS Metrics — A Detailed Guide to Measuring and Improving what Matters ++ SaaS Metrics — Detailed Definitions ++ The Key Drivers for SaaS Success ++ 12 Key Levers of SaaS Success Marketing 101 + Payback period, CAC and lifetime value explained (Video) | By Elizabeth Yin VC Financial Metrics (Detailed Explanation | By Aron Susman, VP Finance & Zachariah Reitano, CEO of ro Simple E-commerce Financial Model | By Alex Taussig VC at Lightspeed The CFO’s guide to SaaS business metrics | By Typeform CFO The five accounting metrics for cloud companies | By VC Byron Deeter Six Key Metrics as part of a Value Driver Framework | via OpenView Startup’s 10 Most Important Metrics | By Tomasz Tunguz VC at redpoint SaaS Startup Key Metrics Template | By Tomasz Tunguz VC at redpoint The 6 Key Marketing Metrics Your CEO Actually Cares About | By Sophia Bernazzani Senior Marketing Manager at Hubspot A KPI dashboard for early-stage SaaS startups | By Christoph Janz from Point Nine Capital SaaS Cohort Analysis | By Christoph Janz from Point Nine Capital Accounting for User Growth | By Jonathan Hsu from Social Capital ___________________________________________________________________ Unit Economics A crash course in unit economics | By VC Ha Nguyen What Are Unit Economics and Why Are They Important | By Lighter Capital Understanding Unit Economics, CAC and Churn are critical to avoid BlitzFail | By David Sacks — VC, Previously founder/CEO of Yammer and COO of PayPal How to Calculate Unit Economics for Your Business | By MasterClass

Best SaaS Startup Metrics Resources

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https://medium.com/@ninan99/best-saas-startup-finance-metrics-resources-596a6a1b2eb9

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['Ninan Thampy']

2021-10-19 14:46:06.698000+00:00

['Startup', 'Metrics', 'Accounting', 'Finance', 'Venture Capital']

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As a UK citizen, you are entitled to tax refund for any overpaid tax regardless of the reason that might have caused you to pay more than what you should have. There can be several reasons for overpaying the tax and some of them include: * You might have started another job and have been assigned an emergency tax code for some time. * You might have married or formed civil relationship where your spouse, civil partner or you were born prior to April 6, 1935. * Your employer might have received a wrong tax code by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or the employer might have used an incorrect code. Well, these are only few of the situations under which you might have overpaid the tax and are entitled to hmrc tax refund. There can be several other situations like these as well. What’s The Time Limit To File Your Tax Refund Application? You have four years after the concerned tax year ends to do your tax rebate preparation and actually file for a uk tax refund. A typical tax year starts from 6th of April and ends on 5th of April in following year. However, it is advised that you consult with an online accountant at your earliest so that you may not end up losing your right to file a claim. Claiming A Refund In order to claim your tax refund with or without a tax rebate service, go to the claim tax refund section on the UK government website and follow the steps to provide necessary information. After answering a series of questions, you will get the right guidance on what you need to do next like, maybe, filling in form R40 for claiming the tax refund against your savings interest in case your income is below £16,850. It’s just an example and appropriate advice is provided according to your own specific situation. How To Get Your Tax Code Updated? As mentioned earlier, HMRC might assign you an emergency tax code after you change jobs. However, they’ll automatically correct it as well after you provide the current employer all necessary details about the past income or your pension. As it normally works, employers should be able to get all the necessary information from the P45 form you have filled but if you do not have one then they’d ask you to provide further information. HMRC also updates the tax code in case: * You have started getting income from pension or any additional job* The income has changed* You have started/stopped getting any benefits from the job* You’re receiving taxable benefits from the state* You have claimed expenses on which you’re entitled to get tax relief or a marriage allowance Once the tax code is changed, you will receive conventional mail or an email informing you about the update made to your tax code. Your pension provider or employer will also be informed about the update made to your tax code. The next payslip that you’ll receive must show the newly assigned tax code and the adjustments to the pay if wrong tax amount was being paid. Need help with your tax refund claim Visit us today : https://mbtax5.wixsite.com/mbennco Email Mark or Christine mbtax@accountant.com Share this:

Mbenn&co — online tax accountant. As a UK citizen, you are entitled to…

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['Gareth Bennett']

2019-11-28 12:34:32.764000+00:00

['Taxes', 'Tax Refund', 'Jobs', 'Accounting']

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The accounting service is indeed a crucial part of every business. Taking assistance from an expert- ‘Accountant in Oran Park’ is actually important for the growth of your business. With this article, you will get the chance to learn the benefits of choosing a reputed accounting service. Studies over the years have shown that organizations which have considered hiring an accounting team done a splendid job. It has not only helped them to save time and money but also given them the chance to maximize the growth of their business without even putting much effort. Choosing an accounting firm is indeed a very necessary decision, as the growth of a company depends on accounting and the people who are actually taking care of it. So, in case if the people who are managing it are uncertain about all the latest techniques then how would it even help your company to grow? Hence, you need the professional assistance of the Accountant in Oran Park who can actually help you to evolve your company and also enhance productivity. Accounting is undoubtedly the most critical and essential part of every business. Being a business owner, managing business and accounting simultaneously is quite a difficult task to perform as it is very time-consuming. Thus, it is always great to have a financial advice provider to help you throughout. Accounting service providers offer a total range of services so that you can focus on other important works instead of worrying about managing your accounts. There are some accounting firms which are specialized in tax strategy, business planning, and also consulting. Therefore, you should make sure that you are choosing a trusted firm to achieve and exceed your goals.

Accountant in Oran Park- A Perfect Option for Every Business!

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['Universe Tax']

2019-11-22 14:48:35.768000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Accountant']

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Accountant/Bookkeeper For anyone who has started their own business, you know what it takes to get it up and running. Hours of research, prep work, design, goals. All to make sure your day-to-day operations run smoothly. Then finding clients or customers who will benefit from and use your product or service. All of this takes time and effort, and potentially a money investment. Ok, now that that’s all set and up and running, it’s time to really get into the business and run EVERYTHING on the back end. Wow sounds daunting and exhausting. As your business grows, you just can’t handle all the work on your own. That’s when it’s time to allocate and hire other people to help lighten your load. This will allow you to focus on what’s important, your actual business and day to day operations rather than all the extra busy work that comes with it. One of the very important people you need to consider hiring is a bookkeeper or accountant. This is one of those business processes that needs to be done accurately, but if you don’t have the time or the full knowledge of how it works, in the end it can cause major issues when everyone’s favorite season comes around — tax season. Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash Who is an accountant or bookkeeper and what is the difference? A bookkeeper… is someone who records day-to-day financial transactions. These include invoices, payments, receipts, sales, bills. They make sure your bank statement says the same thing as your company’s “books”. They can perform payroll and other small tasks that involve making sure all transactions made by your business are properly identified and recorded. An accountant… on the other hand, usually looks at your company’s financials from a big picture perspective. They can also perform bookkeeping duties, but most are typically stereotyped for performing audits of a company’s books and preparing tax returns. Accountants do a lot of financial analysis on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Some can also help decide what type of business entity best suits your needs. Which ever one you choose is up to you, depending on what your specific business needs are. Accounting firms for the most part have a full package deal, so you get a bookkeeper and accountant all in one place. Photo by Charles Forerunner on Unsplash The real reason you need an accountant/bookkeeper Can you say with great certainty, at any given time, what your small business’s financials look like? How much cash have you spent in the past month? How much has come in to your business? How much do customers still owe you? How much do YOU owe your vendors or the bank? Unless you yourself were keeping up with everything day to day, chances are you can’t provide answers to all these questions. Especially when you have hundreds of transactions a week. Your accountant/bookkeeper on the other hand should be able to pull up your company information and with the click of a button print any report you would like to see. It’s important to know how your business is performing financially and know where you need to improve to get better cash flow or reduce expenses. Understanding each individual component enables a clear picture and helps form any future business plans and/or decisions. The next thing you need to think about is tax season. Everyone’s FAVORITE time of the year, especially for tax accountants. As an individual filling for taxes, it’s usually simple and straightforward. When you factor in a business, it makes things more complicated. Whether it’s a business loss or profit, different forms to fill out and have on hand. Researching everything you need can be a headache. And if taxes are not your thing, don’t even start! Better to find someone, like an accountant who knows all the ins-and-outs of the tax laws to help you. Trust me, it will make your life sooooo much easier and relief a lot of the stress. Because remember, you still have a business to run and daily operations and tasks don’t go anywhere when taxes are due. You want one less thing to worry about. Where should you go when you are ready to hire The best option for a small business when it comes to hiring a bookkeeper or accountant is to outsource. It will save you so much money. You don’t need to pay for health insurance benefits, or PTO. You may not have a separate office so hiring someone specifically to come in everyday and work an 8–5 job is not worth it if you don’t need a crazy amount of work done. So many bookkeepers are online looking for jobs. Some even do taxes if they have had previous experience. If you need just a bookkeeper, quickbooks.com has a great feature where it lists ProAdvisors in your area who are certified bookkeepers and can get the job done for you. As mentioned earlier, accounting firms will typically have everything you are looking for, it’s the full package in one convenient space. Know what you need for your business and do the research. Search for accounting firms in your area; google is your friend here. Find out what services they offer. After you have done your research, write a list of your top candidates and start calling, e-mailing, talking with them to find the perfect match for you and your small business. Find out what they specifically can do for you. How much value will they bring to the table? Can they do what your business needs? How much do they charge? These are all important things to think about when making the final decision. What now? Fast forward… the accountant or bookkeeper that you hired cleaned up your company’s information and set everything up to make sure transactions are recorded correctly and everything is the way it needs to be. Awesome! You’re on a roll! Your business is doing great! Its finances are in order and you know exactly how it’s performing financially. You can now take a deep breath that there’s one thing off your plate and continue growing your business and making a difference in the world.

Why Your Small Business Needs an Accountant/Bookkeeper

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['Marianna Guzic']

2020-01-10 02:29:10.902000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Small Business']

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The government has confirmed that controversial increases in probate fees will not go ahead as planned. Fees will now remain at a flat rate after proposals for a new tiered approach met with strong opposition on the grounds they amounted to a ‘stealth tax’ on bereaved families. Following a period of consultation, plans to charge higher probate fees were set out in the Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order in November 2018. This proposed abandoning the existing fixed fee of £155 for grant applications made by solicitors and a charge of £215 for those made by individuals for estates valued at over £5,000. Under the new proposals, probate fees would have risen to a sliding scale of up to £6,000 depending on the size of the estate. The government also proposed raising the threshold for probate charges from £5,000 to £50,000, indicating this would take around 25,000 estates a year out of fees altogether. However, an estimated 280,000 families annually would have faced higher charges under the new system. The government claimed that the increases would fund improvements to the court's service, with forecasts estimating the increased income of £145m a year from 2019–20, rising to £185m in 2022–23. Opposition from the public, MPs, the Law Society and other groups meant the plans were not brought to a vote, and subsequently the fees were not introduced as originally scheduled in April 2019. The move was then put on hold following the prorogation of parliament. Now the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland, has confirmed that the changes have been abandoned altogether. The Ministry of Justice will now review probate charges as part of an annual assessment of fees charged for all proceedings in civil and family courts. The original article appeared on Lall Ondhia

Probate Fees Changes Abandoned

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['Dhiren Mistry']

2019-11-28 19:08:18.134000+00:00

['Finance', 'Property', 'Accounting', 'London', 'Accountant']

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QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822: Unlock the treasure of unlimited technical help and assistance QuickBooks is highly popular accounting software that is designed specially to meet your unique business needs. Since its inception, it has become a prior choice of many organizations. The software offers a ton of lucrative features for the well-functioning of your system. Some of the exclusive features of QuickBooks are as follows: Manages your employee’s amenities with an ease Tracks the entire lifecycle of your inventory You can track the time spend as well as the expenses that are made by your employees, clients, etc. It contributes to the timely payment of your payroll expenses. You can set permissions person-to-person in order to ensure the security of your valuable data Also, you have the advantage of creating such invoices that have professional look and feel. Viewing the key points for your vendors, customers becomes easier. You can get your work done at a pretty faster pace. Get prominent solutions for QuickBooks errors at QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822 Being an exclusive accounting software, QuickBooks has flourished many business houses with its appealing features. However, it doesn’t mean that this software is immune to errors. Unlike any other software, QuickBooks also faces some bugs. Some of the most common issues in QuickBooks are as follows: Server not responding issue The user is unable to open the company file Facing error while installing the software The problem persists while updating the software Getting bugs while making business transactions Facing troubles while tracking inventory An issue caused due to corrupted or damaged company files Login problems Connectivity problems Facing trouble while upgrading the software For more visit Us:- https://www.paysoln.com/ https://www.paysoln.com/

QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822

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['Steve Smith']

2019-11-22 05:40:25.596000+00:00

['Accounting']

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Who knew that Thomas the Tank Engine could stir up so many problems? Mattel, the owner of the toy brand and PwC, Mattel’s external auditor, did not take proactive steps to correct an accounting error. The company and the auditor have paid a heavy price. This excellent article from the Wall Street Journal, “Mattel and PwC Obscured Accounting Issues, Former Executive Says”, lays out a great example to explain a material weakness, and how deferred taxes work. The story begins when an error is discovered. What is a Material Weakness? Mattel is a public company, so it makes sense to refer to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The Board was created after the Enron collapse, in an effort to improve the amount and timeliness of accounting disclosure. Here’s how PCAOB defines a material weakness in Auditing Standard 5: “A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.” Let’s break that down, starting with materiality. Materiality The term “material” refers to a dollar amount that is large enough to change the opinion of a financial statement reader. The level of materiality is a judgment call. A $5 error in a $2 million inventory balance isn’t material, but a $10,000 mistake is probably material. Firms needs controls in place to prevent material errors. Internal controls A business needs controls in place over inventory, including physical inventory counts. During the count, the internal auditors compare items in the detailed inventory listing to the physical items in the warehouse. This procedure is the strongest evidence that the inventory exists. Companies also need to control how goods move in and out of the warehouse, so that accurate records are maintained. If controls are weak, the company will not report the inventory balance accurately. A material weakness means that a firm’s accounting system does not produce reliable reporting. Timing is particularly important. Timely basis When you find a material error, you need to disclose it and correct it right away. But that’s potentially embarrassing- and may change how investors view your firm. Which brings us back to Mattel and PwC. Why Earnings Restatement Are a Disaster Here’s a quote from the article: “The accounting problem was tied to Mattel’s ownership of Thomas & Friends, an animated children’s show about talking trains. The finance team discussed fixing the problem and restating earnings, with the expectation that Mattel would have to admit to shortcomings in its accounting and reporting procedures…” Ouch. Restating earnings is a problem, for two reasons: Analysts and investors will have less confidence in Mattel’s management PwC, the auditor’s reputation will be damaged, as well as the firm’s reputation with the client (who they’ve audited for decades) So, what did Mattel and PwC do? “… senior finance executives and Mattel’s auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, decided to change the accounting treatment of the Thomas asset, effectively burying the problem, according to Mr. Whitaker and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. The executives agreed not to tell Mattel’s then-chief executive or its board of directors, an internal investigation found.” They buried the problem- so the public (and particularly investors) didn’t know about the mistake right away. There was a great deal of fallout. The Mattel CFO left the firm, and the PwC partner was put on administrative leave and is expected to leave the audit firm. Let’s shift gears and talk about intangible assets, and the accounting error itself. Reviewing Intangible Assets Intangible assets include patents, copyrights, and other assets that are not physical. Goodwill is a common intangible asset category. If you pay more than the book value for a company, some of the purchase price may be posted to goodwill. This video explains accounting for goodwill. Intangible assets are amortized, which reclassifies the asset balance into amortization expense over time. It’s similar to depreciation expense for physical assets. When Mattel buys an intangible asset, the company has to review the asset for possible impairment. Impairment GAAP requires that intangible assets must be evaluated each year for impairment. If the fair value of the intangible asset is less than the amortized balance in the intangible asset account, the asset is impaired. Here’s an example: Let’s assume that you buy a copyright for a book that generates $100,000 in sales a year. Time goes by, and the annual revenue for the book declines to $30,000 a year. Obviously, the value of the copyright has declined. But by how much? Estimating the fair value of an intangible asset is a complicated issue. This blog post from the CFA Institute goes into detail on the valuation process, if you want to know more. Writeoff If an intangible asset is impaired, you must write off the impairment amount to expense. That’s consistent with other areas of accounting. We never want an asset on the books to be overstated. If an asset is overvalued, we generally expense the overage amount. Here’s the Mattel accounting issue: “The accounting error was tied to a $562 million valuation allowance — a reserve for a potential loss in value — that Mattel created against its deferred tax assets in September 2017.” Reserve for Potential Loss Reserve accounts help a business comply with the principle of conservatism. This principle states that, when in doubt, choose the accounting method that generates less net income. So, if Mattel is considered that an intangible asset may be worth less in the future, why not set aside some dollars now to address the issue? That’s taking a conservative approach. Banks use reserve for loan loss accounts to set money aside for potential loans that aren’t paid. In fact, the amount of a bank’s loan loss can be an area of dispute between bankers and their external auditors. Let’s talk about deferred taxes. Deferred Tax Asset The concept of Deferred taxes is one of the toughest topics in accounting. This video and the video here both explain the topic. The journal entry for the Mattel error was a debit to Deferred Tax Asset and a credit to a Reserve for Loss account. A deferred tax asset means that you have a tax expense in the future, which reduces your tax liability in the future. Depreciation expense can be different between book (accounting records) and the tax return. These temporary differences create deferred tax assets. Let’s say that you have $30,000 more in depreciation for taxes than book depreciation in 2021. Higher expenses means less net income- and a lower tax liability. You would have a $30,000 deferred tax asset. A deferred tax liability means that you have a higher tax liability in future years. So what, exactly, was the big problem with the Mattel accounting? How Mattel Made a Mistake “The allowance was reduced by $109 million, which came from deferred tax liabilities related to the company’s 2011 acquisition of HIT Entertainment Ltd., which included Thomas & Friends, Barney & Friends, and Bob the Builder. Reducing the allowance lowered Mattel’s loss for the quarter. Soon after, the company did an internal review of its intangible assets. Finance executives discovered that because of the way the HIT liability had been categorized, it shouldn’t have been used to reduce Mattel’s loss …” Mattel mixed apples and oranges. The reserve for potential loss for “A” should not have been reduced by an event from acquisition “B”. Events A and B were not related to each other. My next book, 25 Intermediate Accounting Spreadsheets (and How to Use Them) will be out in 2020. The format will include a written discussion of a spreadsheet, with spreadsheet images, and a related video. To learn more and get sample chapters of the book, watch this video. For live CPA exam prep and accounting classes, join Conference Room for free. Members will be notified of course dates, times, costs, and how to attend these courses. Get your questions answered to pass the CPA exam, and to learn accounting concepts. Go to Accounting Accidentally for 300+ blog posts and 450+ You Tube videos on accounting and finance: Good luck! Ken Boyd Author: Cost Accounting for Dummies, Accounting All-In-One for Dummies, The CPA Exam for Dummies and 1,001 Accounting Questions for Dummies (email) ken@stltest.net (website and blog) http://www.accountingaccidentally.com/

What Mattel’s Accounting Mistake Teaches Us About Material Weakness and Deferred Taxes

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https://medium.com/@kboydstl/what-mattels-accounting-mistake-teaches-us-about-material-weakness-and-deferred-taxes-dcbaf2a95c19

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['Ken Boyd']

2019-11-15 17:01:42.748000+00:00

['Finance', 'Accounting', 'CPA', 'Business']

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All over the world, different countries vary in their general accounting procedures since each nation has its own financial framework. Although there had been an agreed GAAP — Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures, each country requires a certain type of financial reporting from accountants. Some countries follow GAAP but more developed countries prefer International Accounting standards (IAS).Each country has a unique political and social climate which affects the government. The government is mainly responsible for issuing regulatory policies that would provide guidelines for accounting reports and practices. International accounting exists because the financial transactions of a developed country is more complicated than that of developing nations. Some set of information for one country may not be relevant or applicable in another country’s finances. For example, Japan has developed an intricate accounting framework that is not easily understood by accounting practitioners from some parts of the world. History may also influence the accounting procedures of a nation as countries like US adopted some of its practices from Germany as a result of the war. Nevertheless, there is a need for countries to have a clear guideline for accounting reports that is why the International Accounting Standards have been established. The IAS contains a set of standards that states how some accounting transactions should be reported and reflected in financial statements. This helps companies such as multi-nationals and trans- nationals that deals with different countries for their products to consolidate different types of accounting reports. Also, countries that meet and discuss business regulations can establish and analyze financial transactions coming from one point. The IAS was formerly issued by the Board of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). Later on, a more updated set of standards was released in 2001 and this is now recognized as the international financial reporting standards. It must be emphasized that IASC provides guidelines for its member countries but cannot impose members to comply with the set standards. It is just an agreement between countries to report in accordance to what has been set by IAS for publicly-traded companies. A better understanding of international accounting can gained by reading books that covers introduction to international accounting. By reading such books, one is guided properly in learning why countries differ in accounting practices and the extent of government regulations in establishing financial reports. International accounting standards and its benefits over GAAP is also explained so readers can compare the advantages of both procedures.

Medical Accounting

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https://medium.com/@noreply.zinix/medical-accounting-77c7ee92498b

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['Verse Finance']

2019-11-22 03:26:02.088000+00:00

['Finance', 'Accounting']

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Accounting and Tax Consulting Lead Generation, A Short Guide Accounting firms are one of the in-demand professional services and the most competitive as well. Accountants generally offer the same services and skills set making it even more difficult for an accounting firm to set themselves apart. This competition is also the biggest challenge for these firms to generate qualified leads. The saddest part of this is the fact that a lot of accounting firms still employ old methods to market themselves. If you are an accounting firm, you don’t have to suffer the same fate. There are proven ways and methods on how to get out of this dilemma and place yourself above the competition. 1. Specialize in something and get certified Being the jack of all trades might sound great because you have different solutions for your clients. However, this practice can hurt your lead generation and marketing efforts more. Designer extraordinaire Coco Chanel puts it best in this quote: If you are the only one offering that specific service, you can generate more leads and close more sales quickly. You can also charge more because you are now bringing something unique to the table. Aside from that, you will be able to create meaningful conversations and present your solutions more clearly. For example, marketing yourself as a Xero Certified Advisor or a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor enables you to attract prospects who are specifically looking for that. Just make sure that you get certified before you advertise that so you can back up your claims. 2. Optimize your website with the help of an expert The best way to optimize your website is to put yourself in your client’s shoes. What words, phrases, or questions do they use when looking for accounting professionals? Hint: Google search can help you with this. When you type a specific phrase or keyword, it will not just give you what you are looking for but will suggest more keywords at the bottom so you can explore more possibilities. Here’s what it looks like: Keep reading here:https://www.callboxinc.com/lead-generation/accounting-and-tax-consulting-lead-generation/

Accounting and Tax Consulting Lead Generation, A Short Guide

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https://medium.com/@judyc.callboxinc/accounting-and-tax-consulting-lead-generation-a-short-guide-f515b575d19b

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['Judy Caroll']

2021-11-07 18:54:46.227000+00:00

['Lead Gen Services', 'Accounting', 'Lead Generation']

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ACCA: I’m done My journey and all the advice I can give before I forget This came 2 weeks later Update: On 21st January 2019, I published a follow-up article On the 15th of January 2018, It’s 1 am-ish and I’m still waiting for my final result — P2 — Corporate reporting, P3 — Business Analysis, P4 — Advanced Financial Management, were the last set of exams I wrote in December 2017. ACCA — Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification. ICAN — The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is a professional accountancy body in Nigeria. It was formed on 1 September 1965. My result usually comes shortly after Midnight via email but this time it lingered, I’m not sure why but I wasn’t feeling good due to cold so I was drowsy but because I had slept in the afternoon I couldn’t sleep. I was looking out for a mail and then a text message comes in, I was doing something else on my phone but I saw the notification and it stayed long enough for me to read the message, I had seen my result. I didn’t really see it well but then I saw 3 passes and some figures. So I opened my text message app and walah! I’m done! Truecaller messenger app won me over, and Wow two 50s Yikes! Praise God! I had always known I would write this article because, for the last two years, ACCA has been a major part of my life, just like any other professional exam, constant reading and attending classes and writing exams. It was like I was in school again but with more freedom and focus perhaps. I’m glad that when I started in June 2016, I had set the date to finish as December 2017, based on my calculation it was fair time span I had given myself. Some people tried to talk me into finishing earlier but naah I didn’t want pressure on my life. I wouldn’t really have mattered if I didn’t finish in December, I’d still be glad because things don’t always go the way we plan, actually, they didn’t but somehow I still finished when I wanted to. I decided to take ACCA professional exam after considering a number of factors. It was ideal step to take since my first degree was in Accounting and I found it fairly convenient understanding the concepts and passing exams, It was a better option compared to ICAN for me ( I would address this later in this write-up or you can just scroll to the end if you just want to read that now), I had time — I started during NYSC, I wasn’t going to pay for it (Parents). Yes, that’s what the syllabus looked like, it has changed slightly now. Fundamental knowledge I didn’t have to do these because my Bsc. in Accounting exempts me — assumed knowledge. I would have been exempted from two more if the Accounting department of my school had signed an MOU with ACCA but there was some push back from the department which pledged it’s loyalty to ICAN. I’m glad the MOU has been signed now. Fundamental Skills F5 — Performance Management While I liked the flexibility F5 offers, that same flexibility and maybe the way it was taught was why I didn’t like the course. The fact that you could see a question and not even know the topic it was from was disturbing, It also was part of the first two papers I wrote so let’s just say my preparation technique was still crude. I had to write it twice. Thank You to Mr. Abel for teaching me. F6 — Taxation I wrote this paper 4 times, December 2016 to September 2017. I had to repeatedly write this course till I could pass it. To be honest, I already didn’t like tax from school, the seeming complexities just didn’t appeal to me. Upon doing UK tax I found myself saying this isn’t even relevant to what I want to do and UK tax is more complex than Nigerian Tax. For example, In UK tax, tax is paid on a person’s death, there’s tax Co2 emission from cars… An inheritance or estate tax is a tax paid by a person who inherits money or property or a levy on the estate (money and property) of a person who has died. I remember the first time I wrote I had 48 (pass mark is 50) it was too painful and annoying that I didn’t open anything related to course for the next 2 weeks after the result came out. I wrote again and had 30 something. Lol, I knew I needed help so I took classes for it and really I was all hyped up and I learnt a lot of new things but then when the result came I had 47. Argh, I was slightly pained but also indifferent as I couldn’t do more than that- I cannot come and kill myself. I knew there was something I was missing. I hadn’t convinced myself that I was going to use this so a part of me wasn’t interested. This course was a tough nut to crack for two reasons: There are many tax rates and rules to remember that it most times got mixed up in my head and I had no plan of utilizing this knowledge. A drawback about being pragmatic is that I couldn’t make myself like the course, it just didn’t come naturally to me, at times the joy of learning helped but after a while as I got into more details I got reminded of the fact that I didn’t need all these crammed up in my head to succeed in life — I could always ask google or consult my textbook in real-life scenario. Somehow, somehow, in the end I passed this. Caveat: Now I think I’ve painted a bad image of the course but the truth is everything can’t appeal to everyone. My friend Amara loves tax and did well in it in one sitting, so it’s different strokes for different folks. Thank You to Mr. Udoh, Miss Dami and Mr Yinka for teaching me. F7 — Financial Reporting A good understanding of Debit and Credit principles helped here, it was an introduction to learning the accounting standards, for me one of the best ways to know the standards is by understanding what each is about and not just memorizing them. Also looking back Group accounts was quite straightforward, the adjustments have always been where the problems came from but oh well-knowing everything isn’t necessary to pass. Thank you to Mr. Etienne and Dr. Umoren for teaching me. F8 — Audit and Assurance I find theoretical courses easy to read and pass. There’s the flexibility and room to understand it your own way and write it in your own words. I didn’t take classes for this course because it was majorly theoretical and people said I could read on my own and pass so I said why not? It was a struggle at times because there was much to read and at times I wished I had attended classes. I was in Uyo, Akwa Ibom then so I didn’t have the links for tutorial videos, having those would have fulfilled my craving for someone to put the knowledge in my head. I passed this in one sitting tho. One key thing I learnt was that Audit was put in place to ensure that the owners of a business can trust the financial statement that the managers of the business presentation to them by having external knowledgable parties ( Auditors) inspect and give them an opinion on the state of the financial statement prepared. F9 — Financial Management You see what I mean All my life I had known F9 to mean Failure until now, but then that was just my mind playing tricks with me. Mr. Faleye made me like the course because he taught it well, I was familiar with the concepts taught here because in University I took a course titled Banking & Finance for 4 semesters that introduced these concepts to me but then I never really understood what I was learning. I never got to understand the “why” like I did here. Working Capital Management, Business valuation, Risk management…It was an interesting course. Thank you to Mr. Faleye and Mr. Udoh for thank you for teaching me. Professional Essentials P1 — Governance, Risks & Ethics Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is directed and controlled Similar to audit, structures had to be put in place to ensure that managers of a business were doing what the owners of the business wanted, structures had to be put in place to ensure that the managers of a business are not misleading the owners of a business. This course explains all the systems and processes in place to ensure that companies are compliant and we have fewer causes of Ensuring that a company has a Board of Directors made of different people representing different stakeholders thereby creating a healthy balance of diverse interests so views are almost never one sided. Board of Directors put the management team in check. Separation of power, ensuring the CEO is separate from the Chairman of the board of Directors. You can’t be both without a really good reason which even at that people might not care. Ensuring that financial statements are audited annually to ensure transparency and accountability. These principles/rules mostly apply to public companies and serve as a best practice that could be adopted by private companies. Another purely theoretical course, read for it and passed it. P2 — Corporate Reporting I remember the morning of the exam, It was my first paper of the last 3 papers I wrote in December, It was on a Tuesday, I hadn’t printed my docket- a document used as a pass to enter the exam hall. On that morning there was an unusual traffic delay, then I got to two shops to print in Ikeja and they wasted my time, by the time I had printed my docket it 5 mins to 10 am ( exam starts by 10 am) I was 20 minutes away from the exam hall, I was sweating and trying not to panic. I got to the exam hall 30 mins after the exam had started, I had to use 15 minutes to settle down and read through the questions, I saw somethings I didn’t know. The thought of failure started creeping in but then I was like naah there’s still time, so I started from the theoretical questions, I find it easier to answer theoretical questions so I just started writing and explaining. I actually did more writing than calculation. In the number 1 question — the calculation question, I just drew the format of the financial statement — Group Profit or Loss statement, did the basic computations put in the default figures and just kept on filling the financial statement till I was done, I was sure I was writing rubbish but then the marking guide doesn’t mark for correctness but a display of understanding so I tried to show that I understood how this statement is supposed to look like, It felt off computing wrong figures but then I knew my passing depended on displaying effort. I was grateful I passed but I felt like without the whole docket sage I would have done better because I put in a lot of effort in learning the course. I even went as far as reading Man City and Man United’s Financial statement — I was trying to verify how players were to be treated in a financial statement. Understanding International Financial Reporting standards is everything really, well you should know Debit and Credit too. It was interesting getting to understand the motive behind certain standards, the level of subjectivity that was still present and how imperfect many standards were because the business world is changing and humans were of course always looking for loopholes. Thank you Mr. Jide and Mr. Ola for teaching me. P3 — Business Analysis The mini MBA of ACCA, pretty much the most exciting course for me, I was happy to learn this course partly because of my interest in Business. I opted for taking lessons for this as opposed to reading because I wanted to be in a class setting and get to interact with other people. A downside of liking a course and it being theoretical is that I sometimes didn’t feel the need to read more. The exams were scenario-based and I was sure having understood the course content I would be able to interpret and apply the knowledge to the scenario. Thank you Ikenna and Nse for teaching me. Professional Options P4 — Advanced Financial Management I liked F9 — Financial Management so it was a no-brainer that I would pick this as an optional. Learning about business valuation, International Investment appraisal, Capital restructuring and reconstruction and Risk Management was very enlightening. Ahhh! Segun Jimoh did a good job. I had issues understanding Risk management especially Interest. it was partly due to the fact that I missed two classes that set me off balance and then I was gambling that it wouldn’t come out as Question 1 which is a 50 marks question. Funny thing is the 3 times I wrote it Risk management wasn’t Question 1 and it didn’t need to be before I realized that the other topics could be bloody and Risk Management was many times the simpler of the 4 questions. I finally passed and yeah it was Risk Management that most definitely saved me because I didn’t calculate anything reasonable in the Question 1. A number of people have quipped that I do CFA because of the interest I showed in class. It’s not on the list. Stay off 😑 Thank you Segun Jimoh and Mr. Patrick for teaching me. P7 — Advanced Audit and Assurance Audit! I decided to not read by myself for this because I felt I was missing out on class interaction and additional lecturer knowledge. Well it was pretty interesting seeing how the emphasis was on understanding the accounting standards. I like the knowledge of audit but the practice doesn’t interest me. P5 — Advanced Performance Management Naah, I don’t like you 🌚 P6 — Advanced Taxation After my experience with F6 😂😂😂 The mail came a few minutes afterwards Tips

ACCA: I’m done

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https://medium.com/@danieltadeyemi/acca-im-done-943a4f4ac5d2

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['Daniel Adeyemi']

2020-08-15 22:38:02.314000+00:00

['Education', 'Acca', 'Accounting', 'Exam', 'Nigeria']

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['Assignment Help Australia']

2019-12-06 05:21:36.025000+00:00

['Cost Accounting', 'Accounting', 'Assignment Help']

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['Assignment Help Australia']

2019-12-06 05:49:01.888000+00:00

['Financial Accounting', 'Accounting', 'Finance', 'Assignment Help']

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November Black Friday Specials

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['Lerato Selialia']

2019-11-14 13:39:57.776000+00:00

['Branding', 'Black Friday', 'Videography', 'Animation', 'Accounting']

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The latest forecast from National Retail Federation anticipates a busy holiday season with sales growing between 3.8 and 4.2 percent over 2018 data. “There are many moving parts and lots of distractions that make predictions difficult. There is significant economic unease, but current economic data and the recent momentum of the economy show that we can expect a much stronger holiday season than last year. Job growth and higher wages mean there’s more money in families’ pockets, so we see both the willingness and ability to spend this holiday season.” — NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. So, what does this entail for accountants and how to prepare for more consumer and sales data and seasonal help? First of all, there is an anticipated increase in seasonal hiring, which means accountants have to be prepared. Just UPS alone is looking at hiring additional 100,000 workers for the holiday season. It will be essential to distinguish between seasonal, temporary and part-time employees. In most cases, if an employee works less than 35 hours a week they are considered part-time workers. It’s important to remember that even though part-time employees most likely will not be receiving any company benefits, they will still be subject to minimum wage regulations and overtime rules. The employer, and in this case, the accounting and payroll departments need to ensure that employee is classified correctly. Note, that different states have different regulations, that’s why it’s always a good idea to check with the DOL website to file the paperwork correctly on the first try and avoid paying any extra taxes. Another issue is an increase in financial data you have to process. You will do well by incorporating as many smart apps as possible to automate as many things as possible in order to keep your head cool and be able to focus on things that require your attention. The following apps will be especially helpful to automate tasks during the holiday season: Stripe|PayPal|Square sync — Business Payments for QuickBooks to set up an automated, highly detailed integration between all three payment platforms and QuickBooks, avoiding hours of manual data entry for each of your clients and companies you oversee. TSheets — for Payroll automation and smart time-tracking. Bill.com —for outsourcing accounts payable department for your clients. Business Importer (Online or Desktop) — for sending your spreadsheets or Google sheets directly to QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, and Sage One to save up to 10 extra hours a week on any manual input. In the midst of it all, don’t forget that it is your holiday season too. If you are travelling, try to avoid extra busy days, buy your ticket now if you haven’t done it already and think of focusing on family and friends instead of tasks and to-do lists more this year. We hope that this article will help you in freeing up the time necessary for that. Do you have any holiday season tips for fellow accountants? Share in the comments below.

What Holiday Retail Season Forecast Means for Accountants

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https://medium.com/@synderapp/what-holiday-retail-season-forecast-means-for-accountants-dde22a765719

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['Synder Business', 'Accounting Blog']

2019-11-13 22:35:21.968000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Holidays', 'Financial Planning', 'Quickbooks', 'Accounting Software']

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Federal High Court Upholds State Government’s Powers to Collect Consumption Tax The Federal High Court (FHC)), on 3, October 2019 delivered judgment in the case between The Registered Trustees of Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (RTHMAL) and the Attorney-General of Lagos State and Federal Inland Revenue Service. The Court upheld the powers of the State Government to charge and collect Consumption Tax from hotels, restaurants and events centres within the state. The court also restrained the Federal Government from collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centres. According to the Court, Consumption Tax on hotels, restaurants and event centres is in the purview of the State Government based on the 1999 Constitution and the Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act (Taxes and Levies Act). Thus, the provisions of the VAT Act in respect of consumption of goods and services in hotels, restaurants and event centres are inconsistent with the Constitution and the Taxes and Levies Act, and are therefore void. Details The VAT Act was introduced in 1993 to impose and charge VAT at 5% on the value of goods and services supplied in Nigeria. The VAT Act is administered by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Consequently, Hotel Owners have been compliant with the provisions of the VAT Act and have been remitting VAT at 5% to the FIRS. In 2009, the Lagos State Government enacted the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Law of Lagos State (Consumption Tax Law). The Consumption Tax Law imposes Consumption Tax at 5% on the value of goods and services consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centres within Lagos State. Thus, consumers of goods and services in hotels, restaurants and event centres suffer both Consumption Tax and VAT on the same tax base, amounting to double taxation. Following this development, the Hotel Owners instituted an action in the FHC, seeking a declaration that the Consumption Tax Law of Lagos State is inoperable and of no effect because the VAT Act has fully covered the field on the subject of Consumption Tax. The Court, however, ruled in favour of the Lagos State Government upholding the powers of the State Government to charge and collect Consumption Tax. In reaching this decision, the Court relied on the 1999 Constitution and held that Consumption Tax on goods and services consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centres is a residual matter which is within the exclusive legislative competence of a State Government. The Court further held that under the Taxes and Levies Act, Consumption Tax arising from transactions involving the sale of goods and services in hotels, restaurant or event centres is to be collected by the State Government. The Court also stated that since the Taxes and Levies Act (as amended in 2015) was enacted after the VAT Act of 1993, its provisions have tacitly repealed any provisions of the VAT Act concerning hotels, restaurant and event centres and should thus prevail. The Court therefore restrained the FIRS from collecting VAT on transactions relating to the consumption of goods and services in hotels, restaurants and event places in Lagos.

Federal High Court Upholds State Government’s Powers to Collect Consumption Tax

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https://medium.com/abax-oosa-insights/federal-high-court-upholds-state-governments-powers-to-collect-consumption-tax-5d35fd3e5a46

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['Abax-Oosa Professionals']

2020-05-31 08:50:09.012000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Taxes']

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If you wish to outsource your accounting services but can’t decide upon a perfect partner to opt for, here are the points that you must look into. These points will help you fetch a perfect accounting partner while bringing clarity on what you must expect from them. Know further. Handling accounts can be truly difficult and expensive. Understanding this, many companies have been outsourcing their accounting services. But in the present times, when there are many accounting outsourcing companies in the companies that are claiming to be the best, it is quite difficult to choose a company that serves the purpose. Here’s what you must look into: The expertise of the staff: Handling, organising, and calculating the account of a company is a challenging task. Moreover, the fluctuations in this area can’t be handled by amateurs. If these tasks are carried out in an inappropriate manner, it can lead to huge losses to be faced by the respective companies. Hence, one must consider an accounting outsourcing partner based on the expertise of the staff. The higher the expertise is the better will the services be handled. Services offered: When a company wants to avail accounting outsourcing services are being availed, one must opt for an accounting outsourcing partner who offers a comprehensive range of services. This ensures that all the tasks related to accounting outsourcing are covered and at a single place. This helps the company to keep track of these services easily and increases the overall efficiency. Also, when comprehensive range of services is availed, the effectiveness of the accounting increases. Technological advancement: There is no denial of the fact that technology has entered many areas of economic development. The accuracy offered by such technology is commendable and it enhances the overall experience. It also saves time, further keeping a company ahead in the competition. Thus, one must ensure that their accounting outsourcing partner is advanced, technologically. Such a partner must use technological tools that increase the accuracy and efficiency of services related to accounting outsourcing. Do check on that. Experience: Why does an established company earn more profits than a start-up? The answer is Experience. The efforts and the ups-downs faced by an established company throughout the years enables it to withstand all sorts of fluctuations. It also knows where to invest time and money and where not to. Similarly, an experienced accounting outsourcing partner will know how to manage the demands of the service and their frequent fluctuations. They can serve the purpose in a better way. Value for money: There is no point in availing an accounting outsourcing service if the services don’t give value for money, eventually. Thus, while choosing a partner, choose one which provides value for money. An accounting outsourcing partner must reduce the operational costs of one’s company and also deliver significant savings in the cost. Moreover, it must reduce internal staffing liabilities and increase the productivity of a company. All these aspects ensure that one’s company is profited from these services while providing value for money. Our IMS People is an experienced accounting outsourcing partner. Our expert accountants deliver a comprehensive and efficient range of services like Management reporting, Accounting administrative support, Payroll processing, Bookkeeping, Taxation, etc. These services eventually help a company to achieve value for money and thus, benefit the company. About IMS People: IMS People is a leading agency that offers end-to-end offshore services. These services include Offshore Accounting services, Offshore Recruitment services, and Offshore Property Preservation services. Our creative solutions to these services empower our clients to focus on their business and expand it considerably.

How to choose a perfect accounting outsourcing partner?

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https://medium.com/@imspeopleforseo/how-to-choose-a-perfect-accounting-outsourcing-partner-37c04672291d

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['Ims People']

2019-11-14 09:29:24.205000+00:00

['Outsourcing', 'Outsource', 'Accounting']

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Top challenges accounting firms face today and how they can be overcome Whether it is the ever-evolving nature of government regulations and tax laws, or the struggle to remain cost-effective, accounting firms today don’t have it easy. According to the 2019 PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey, finding qualified staff and keeping up with changes to tax law are among the CPA firms’ top concerns. With the objective of delivering a high-value service to their clients, firms need to remain aware of emerging developments in technology that could have an impact on their practices and efficiencies. The looming risk of cyber threats is an additional challenge testing the accounting industry’s effectiveness today. And while you might already be juggling a dozen such challenges at a time, the greatest challenge of all is to stay relevant and gain a competitive edge with an increasing number of CPA firms flooding the market. In this article, we give you a run-down on the top 5 challenges that accounting firms are currently facing, and how you can overcome them. Top 5 Challenges that Accounting Firms Face Today Thriving in a Competitive Market It is becoming increasingly difficult for accounting firms to thrive in a competitive market. Whether a small firm or mid-sized organization, you’re only as relevant in the market as your ability to differentiate yourself from your competitors. Firms must stay updated with the latest technology and automation solutions to stay ahead of the competition. RPA technology, cloud storage, and providing higher-value services, etc. are all helpful in establishing key differentiators in your firm. Staying Up-to-date on Current Technology CPA firms face the need to periodically update their technology to offer better, more efficient service to their clients. While the right technology can do wonders for your business, investing in the latest software programs and network services can be an expensive feat. What’s worse is that technology is constantly evolving, which requires firms to adapt to them quickly, in turn running up the processing expense rapidly. A considerable amount of time is required to analyze what the needs of the firm are and to find the right technological fit for the company. In order to alleviate cost concerns and bring in efficiency, the best thing to do is to find a service partner such as CPA Innovations that can give you access to high-end accounting technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), at a marginal cost. A frontrunner in accounting technology is Robotic Process Automation (RPA). CPA Innovations uses RPA technology to set up workflows to automate repetitive tasks including bookkeeping, helping make large-scale accounting transactions time and cost-effective. Additionally, separate workflows can also be created to approve accounts payable and process bulk payments. With the help of RPA technology, you can bring in process efficiency in your firm without having to worry about the technology itself. Remaining Cost-Effective As discussed earlier, firms that wish to be technologically advanced, struggle to remain cost-effective. Other factors that lead to an increase in operational costs is high competition, which leads to firms investing in diverse methods to drive revenue, including recruiting more resources to get work done faster. Staff costs amount to a significant percentage of overall expenses on a firm’s income statement. Conversely, if firms try to raise their pricing to compensate for the additional costs, they risk losing business to their competitors. Being cost-effective requires firms to strike the right balance between the cost and the result. One way to do so is by setting a budget and sticking to it. The other more effective method, however, is to find reliable and knowledgeable accounting staff at a considerably low cost. At CPA Innovations, we help you hire quality talent at half the cost in the US. This works well in your favor as outsourcing to a foreign country such as India helps with a faster turnaround as the time-difference works in your favor. This is a cost-effective strategic decision with appealing margins. Read full article on CPA Innovations

Top challenges accounting firms face today and how they can be overcome

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https://medium.com/@celiapace/top-challenges-accounting-firms-face-today-and-how-they-can-be-overcome-84d1a6829ad3

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['Celia Pace']

2019-11-14 10:06:53.143000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Bookkeeping', 'Finance', 'Taxation', 'Outsourcing']

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Odd Reasons Not to Outsource Accounting Services Outsourcing, with its numerous advantages, is a popular trend in the market today. Many companies outsource accounting services as it removes the need to be an expert outside of your core competencies and gives access to the skillset of professionals. Although there are many reasons to consider outsourcing, it is also a fact that for some companies, it is not the only solution. The following are some reasons why few businesses are reluctant to outsource and prefer keeping their accounting processes in house. Your company really loves paper This may seem cliched, but many companies cannot let go of the massive amount of paper stacked in their offices or external storage. A few reasons behind this may include compliance restrictions or regulatory requirements, but others are just related to the resistance of adopting the new ways. It is acceptable if you prefer your paper ways, but if you are on the fence for considering outsourcing, you can keep certain paper-intensive tasks internal whereas, outsource other areas. Busting an entrepreneurial myth Usually, we think about an entrepreneur as the one handling all the tasks at once. Managing various tasks and being the jack-of-all-trades is something that seems like a synonym for an entrepreneur. While it is perfectly acceptable to carry this image and not hire any outside help for your business, it is also not necessarily the case. You can always outsource various accounting tasks and take external help to get some burden off your shoulders. You love the traditional approach to work Traditionally, before the advent of fast and cheap technology, accounting was done manually with all the transactions recorded on paper and kept in voluminous binders. There is no denying the fact that the manual process is time-consuming and complex when there is a huge amount of data to handle. Using various accounting software is the solution to this problem. Having a DIY approach Some business owners rather prefer handling everything on their own. There may be various reasons behind it, one being the need to keep all the processes under immediate control. Although this approach is not wrong, the same includes a lot of hassle. This is because, as a business owner, you already have a lot on your plate, and outsourcing a few non-core activities will only bring you relief. You run an exceptionally small company Another reason for not preferring to outsource may be that you have not reached a point in your business growth and revenue where you require advanced accounting services. Microbusinesses fit into this category, where they have limited bookkeeping requirements. For a start, it may be a good idea to manage your books annually, but as your business grows, you definitely should reconsider outsourcing your accounting needs. You would only outsource for money-saving reasons Being cost-conscious and having the same as a motivating factor for outsourcing is completely acceptable, as outsourcing can be very cost-competitive. But if the cost is the only reason that you are holding yourself back, you might want to reconsider. Outsourcing is more about increased efficiency and accuracy, and you might not like the results that you achieve from comparatively cheap alternatives for outsourcing. You love the current situation you are in This reason is quite obvious that if your current business structure is working for you, you might not feel the need to change it. If you are getting accurate reports on time and the data is always correct, you will not want to change the same. But, if you see flaws and errors in the current processes and you are concerned about the same, you might consider outsourcing. Conclusion Many reasons might be causing a resistance for you to outsource accounting services, and you may have your own argument for the same. But, there is no denying the fact that outsourcing makes your accounting process easier and accurate, giving you time to focus on business growth.

Odd Reasons Not to Outsource Accounting Services

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https://medium.com/@kellie-connor/odd-reasons-not-to-outsource-accounting-services-3e4815445af5

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['Kellie Connor']

2019-11-26 07:57:32.023000+00:00

['Outsourcing', 'Accounting Services', 'Accounting', 'Accountant']

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Becoming a full member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) offers before you a plethora of extremely productive opportunities in this highly competitive world. But becoming ACCA certified requires a good deal of hard work and a smart strategy. Opting for an ACCA course online while preparing for the exams can help you seal the deal, provided that you keep certain things in mind. Pick the best materials for the long road Aspiring to become an ACCA member means that you will have to take a lot of tests — up to 13 to be precise. On average, it takes around 3–4 years for a candidate to clear all these stages along with the stipulated three-year work experience requirement. Do some groundwork, take a bit of time and zero-in on the ACCA course material that is best suited for you. You would not want to be in a position where mid-way you realise that your study material is below par. Picking study time The Online ACCA course in Singapore option gives you a great deal of flexibility while learning. Make use of this. You do not need to set a fixed time slot for daily study, rather fix a minimum amount of hours that you would devote to studying every day. For example, instead of saying that you will study from 9 am — 2 pm every day, plan to study at least 5 hours per day. This would ensure that you have a better chance of being in the most conducive mood for learning when you actually pick up your books. Avoid using your phones or tabs While studying online it is better if you use a laptop or PC. If you use your mobile phone or tab then there is the chance that social media updates or other notifications might distract you. This would reduce productivity and thus should be shunned. Online preparation can get you the desired results. Just be regular and don’t get yourself distracted. With persistent hard work and a smart online strategy, you can make your ACCA dreams come true and its advantages. Read through the advantages of learning ACCA

How to learn ACCA effectively online?

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https://medium.com/@markharsh3/how-to-learn-acca-effectively-online-d378dd347427

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['Harsh Mark']

2019-11-28 18:52:47.308000+00:00

['Education', 'Acca', 'Accounting', 'Finance']

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Modules of Tally ERP 9 Tally software has become the most wanted accounting software in many enterprises. Businesses consider Tally software as a key to empower their existing accounting operations. Enterprises that already have Tally accounting software are enjoying sophisticated account handling. Modules also play a huge role in making the Tally user more comfortable correlated with their operations. Few Tally modules may automate the processes including auto emailing, workflow management, auto backup, audit trail, excel import, invoice format, and many more. As there are multiple modules present in the Tally software, here are the modules mentioned. Dashboard Auto-email Negative Stock Tally SMS Tally Auto-Backup Module Salesman Module Approval matrix module Document Attachment module Accounting transaction voucher history module Party wise item sales matrix System date as the transaction date Order Control Category wise filter on invoicing Stock group-wise filter on invoicing Godown control A few modules have been explained below along with its benefits to the enterprises. Dashboard Dashboard, a visualization tool intended to display the current status of the metrics involved. The key performance indicators of an enterprise can be owed using the dashboard module. Using a dashboard, the consolidation and the arrangement of the numbers, metrics, and other performance scorecards will be displayed on the single screen. Benefits Best business decision making Business performance showcase Visualizing data at a glance Time-saving compared to running multiple reports Auto-email Auto-email is a module that automatically responds to the mentioned client mail id’s. It can also be used to send a report or transaction that has been generated in the Tally ERP 9 accounting software in the prescribed format. Benefits Saves time from mail typing and attachment Real and instant mailing on customized reports and invoices Errorless process Negative stock Using this module, the Tally accounting software user can restrict to make invoice when there is no stock. Benefits Minimizing stock mismatch Real-time stock check Saving business order during stock unavailability Apart from the mentioned modules, there are multiple benefits experienced using the Tally software modules. To know more details on Tally modules, visit Mazenet Technologies Reach us for inquiry: 7397723052

Modules of Tally ERP 9

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2019-11-29 12:31:34.500000+00:00

['Modules', 'Taxes', 'Erp Software', 'Accounting']

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If there is one department or division of business that always have its hands full of work, it would be the accounting section. Large volume of transactions is conducted daily in this department as payroll, payments, billing, and other financial services are processed repetitively. This translates to hiring more people just to do simple bookkeeping and paying for additional man hours. At the same time, a bigger space is needed to keep an inventory of all documents pertaining or related to accounting transactions. Most business get trapped into devoting time and effort to these tasks that they lose track of other more important concerns such as operations, administration, marketing and sales. Unless your business is financial in nature, there is no need to be burdened by accounting transactions. There are companies that offer accounting services which can aid a company in sticking to its knitting. In the US, close than half of businesses get their accounting services from accounting providers that are very professional. As an overview, business owners need to be good in getting an accurate picture of the financial statement. This statement can make the owner realize many things such as what part of the operations is becoming too costly or if the company would be profitable enough to make it. In fact, components of the financial statement are reflections of accounting transactions. Accounting services also differ in categories depending upon the needs of a business. Bookkeeping Services And Internal Auditors Categorically, the four types are: accounting tax services, accounting auditing services, accounting bookkeeping services and internal auditors. Some companies or entrepreneurs only need the tax services for the preparation and submission of tax forms. The auditing services is required by public companies for they need to be transparent in their financial statements. Small business owners can be aided by bookkeeping services so records would be organized since once the business grew bigger, it would be hard to audit the company if the records are disorganized. Lost receipts, vouchers, misplaced documents cannot be included in the audit. Expenses would be unaccounted for and the owner is at a loss of where the capital went. As for auditing services, this is type of accounting service is good for confirming the accuracy of internal records and transactions. Even small business owners need to conduct audit at least every two years. The important thing to remember is that a business must analyze first what type of service would really benefit the company since not all business are the same.

Accounting Services

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https://medium.com/@noreply.zinix/accounting-services-2ea45604dece

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['Verse Finance']

2019-11-28 03:31:01.590000+00:00

['Accounting']

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The most crucial aspect of accounting essay writing is that the student should abide by the university guidelines. It includes content that must be informative and factually accurate. To ensure that opinions are supported by facts and figures, follow the latest analytical reporting standards and the piece that considers all points of views with certain examples. University guidelines are important because they help in establishing rules and regulations and creating standards of quality for writing essays at graduation level. Here, at Instant Assignment Help Australia, we have essay writers who abide by all the rules and regulations stated by the university. It is results in delivering an exact essay that meets the professors’ expectations and the student can ultimately fetch good grades as well. Here are some university guidelines that need to be followed while writing an accounting essay: 1. The Students Should Read the Guidelines Properly According to most of the essay writers, students often forget to read the instructions of writing a university essay before starting. In case any of the students do not follow or abide by the guidelines then prepare yourself for poor grades. In the guidelines of the university, it is mentioned that word limit should be considered carefully. Once the student read through the guidelines, he can initiate writing an accounting essay with all the ideas and thoughts in his mind. This would result in getting the desired grades and an essay approval at first sight only by the professors. 2. The Students Should Write a Compelling Introduction Perfect essay writing is hard to achieve, but it is possible if the student is smart to go through the university guidelines. Because the professors will only spend a brief amount of time reviewing the student’s essay, he needs to start with a vivid paragraph that will keep them engaged. The introduction has to reveal the readers about your essay and catch their attention. You could open with an anecdote or an interesting story that will show some of the best parts of your personality and character, offering an insight that will help the professors know about the key ingredients in your accounting essay. 3. The Student Should Avoid the Cliche While the student researches their accounting essay, he will be encouraged to check out some examples of great essays provided at the website of Instant Assignment Help Australia and get the idea of writing with guidelines. While this is a great exercise, many students allow themselves to be influenced too much by the samples and use lots of cliches in a desire to impress the professors. According to the essay writers, the student should delete all the sentences that sound like a cliche and try to find a more original angle. 4. The Student Should Stick to Clear Essay Plan Creativity is an aspect that very much appreciated in essay writing, but don’t assume that a creative essay is always an organized one. The student shouldn’t write a bunch of words without meaning, so make sure that as a student, you write about just one subject at a time. According to the experts, creating a plan before essay writing, you should organize your essay in three parts (introduction, body and conclusion), and decide the main thoughts and examples you want to give. This will help you in drafting a perfect accounting essay at the university level. Summing Up: Now, student exactly knows some of the elements that could help them get some extra marks in their essay writing task. If as a student you still think, it is tough, reach our essay writing services providers and get your accounting essay delivered to you, even before the promised date.

How Abiding to University Guidelines Helps Draft Perfect Accounting Essay?

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['Instant Assignment Help']

2019-11-26 08:00:56.672000+00:00

['Writing', 'Accounting']

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Accounting Software — Result in the Smart Option For Your Company Accounting programs are generally vital and simply available for most companies. It is because accounting software provides your pc having the ability to handle fundamental book keeping tasks for example invoicing, payroll and funds flow monitoring. Furthermore, many bits of accounting software can be found online in fundamental or demo forms for companies to make use of free of charge! However, free accounting programs will mainly simply be helpful for small companies. Bigger corporations that handle complex transactions every day will require accounting software with increased functionality, which frequently means a rather greater cost tag. This should not be any induce to panic, because lots of more complicated bits of software exist that can handle performing fully integrated automation and organization management features. So, which kind of accounting software will neat thing your company? The kinds and purposes of various programs are: 1) Free Software: This kind of software frequently provides fundamental features with limited functionality. Small companies may benefit from invoice management, bill pay, cash receipts, account reconciliation, and budgeting features found in these kinds of accounting software. Generally, just one worker at any given time can manipulate data during these free programs, which programs are frequently only in a position to process cash based earnings flows. Support of these free programs is restricted, if offered at all, and a few of these free programs are just watered lower versions more costly, premium accounting programs. 2) Micro Business Software: This kind of software usually costs under $100 and includes the advantages of fundamental accounting software, with a lot more features and tech support team. Generally, this kind of accounting program are designed for inventory management, CRM functions, project tracking and development, and much more. This kind of software is ideal for transportation companies or property firms that consistently cope with defined data and customer sets. 3) Small Company Software: Software for this kind of business can vary between hundreds to 1000s of dollars, with respect to the type and functionality from the program. Frequently, this kind of accounting software enables multiple employees to make use of the software concurrently while provided added features and great tech support team. This degree of accounting software can frequently be customized for any specific kind of business, and is capable of doing handling considerable amounts of information for example inventory flows from the warehouse or storage facility. 4) Mid-Market Software: This kind of software can vary from thousands to 500, 000 dollars. This software type provides very flexible amounts of functionality, and software providers will frequently be ready to tailor the software to some specific kind of business. 5) Large Business: Generally, mid-market software exceeding 500, 000 dollars could be upgraded to aid multinational corporations. Tech support team is usually all-inclusive as well as an ongoing relationship exists between your software provider and also the multinational company. While there are many possibilities and multiple things to consider when selecting the right accounting software for the business, bear in mind that you would like to balance the most affordable option using the possibility to expand later on. Quite simply, don’t simply obtain a free program simply because that’s all of your business may require right now, but take into account that your organization may require more functionality inside a couple of several weeks. Quite simply, purchase the most cost effective software that meets your requirements, but leave room to grow later on.

Accounting Software — Result in the Smart Option For Your Company

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['Mikehussen Gmail.Com']

2019-11-14 04:39:00.173000+00:00

['Accounting']

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The Accountant of the Future By Judie Kinonen Nichole Jordan, BBA ’95, says new technologies are rapidly transforming the accounting profession. Illustration by Roberta Maddelena. Photo by Thaddeus Harden. The stereotype of the solitary accountant walled up in a cubicle and poring over spreadsheets for eight hours a day was always a little dubious. But industry expert Nichole Jordan, BBA ’95, says new technologies that are rapidly transforming the accounting profession have shattered the image of the bean-counting accountant on a mundane career path. A CPA and member of the McCombs Accounting Advisory Council, Jordan is also national managing partner of growth and performance at Grant Thornton. “I see new staff coming to the firm with the desire and ambition to contribute at a higher level — to do the more strategic and analytical parts of the job,” she says. Her own role with Grant Thornton sends her all over the world, meeting with business management teams and boards to listen to their concerns and introduce them to new technologies and digital strategies. Deciding how to properly address these trends in the classroom at McCombs is top priority, says Department Chair Michael Clement. “My main concern right now is to make sure our students can thrive in the world of big data,” he says, noting shifts in the curriculum are starting in the Master’s in Professional Accounting program, with reverberations in the undergraduate and doctoral programs likely in the near future. All three programs have topped the national rankings for so long that it is hardly news any-more. Clement vividly recalls a day in 1980, his senior year at Baruch College in New York City, when he walked past a bulletin board listing the top accounting programs in the country. “UT Austin was №1, and then I noticed that half of my textbooks were written by UT faculty,” he recalls. Again this year, the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at McCombs ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report. The undergraduate program has held the first- or second-place spots on that list for a straight 28 years, the master’s degree for 26, and the doctoral program for an 11th year. But Clement attests that there’s a revolution afoot, leaving the department no time to rest on its laurels. “There’s a lot going on in the industry, and we want to give our students the tools so that when things change, they can adapt to those changes,” Clement says. To that end, the MPA Program recently adopted a proposal requiring every course within the next two years include content on data analytics, says MPA Program Senior Director Stephen Smith. Department Chair Michael Clement remembers noting that UT Austin’s accounting program ranked No. 1 when he was in college in 1980. The Weight of Data What’s new in accounting is not the idea of analyzing data — the difference is in the type of data itself. Typically, accountants are trained to handle and analyze structured data that can be easily organized and searched. But in this era of big data, accountants must also manipulate unstructured data that appears in myriad formats and without pre-defined models. Unstructured data is more challenging to organize and search. Big data is causing disruption in many industries, but deciding what it means for accountants is a bit of a moving target, says Smith, who is in close communication with industry partners about how they are coping with these new forms of information. They tell him that the skill of data cleansing is among an accountant’s greatest assets today. In the past, an auditor calculating interest expense on loans at a bank would simply sample — taking, for example, 100 out of the possible 1,000 loans and manually calculating the interest. “If you didn’t find any problems for those hundred loans, then you assume the whole interest expense line on your income statement is okay,” department chair Clement says. But today, there’s no need to sample, he says. “Now I can do that calculation for all thousand loans and know for sure that the interest calculation is correct.” Beyond that, today’s auditor may be asked to produce a report that includes information from several different sources. It could be customer information in one file, loan descriptions in another, Clement says. “In order to combine all those different sources into a single, usable source, you have to have sol-id data manipulation and data cleansing skills.”The ability to test every transaction has other repercussions too, says Jeff Johanns, senior lecturer at McCombs and a former partner and assurance risk management leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers. “If you’re testing 100 percent of transactions rather than sampling, instead of five exceptions, you may have dozens of exceptions,” he says. “Now what? What does that mean to you as an auditor? These are the things that we have to train accountants to deal with. Just because the software produces this beautiful graph is meaningless if the accountant doesn’t know what to do with it.” TOP: MPA Senior Director Stephen Smith stays in close contact with industry partners in order to better understand how big data disruptions are transforming the profession. BOTTOM: Patti Brown, MPA ’89, uses a hands-on approach for teaching accounting because it instills confidence in her students. “Telling a Story” With Data “So more and more an accountant’s job is answering the question, ‘What is the data telling us?’” says Smith. That’s the important question, says Jordan. “Technology is crunching the numbers to a greater extent and making it possible for us to be more strategic and analytical when it comes to identifying patterns in the data,” she says. “The job becomes more about understanding the real performance of the business.” These are skill sets already addressed in several McCombs MPA courses, including Information Technology for Accounting Control — a requirement for all MPA students — taught by Patti Brown, MPA ’89, who joined the faculty as a lecturer in 2011. Brown says her teaching approach is two-pronged: introducing the technology tools and business process methodologies, and then providing students with large volumes of real data in case studies in which they can apply the technology tools to gain insights from the data. “It’s very hands-on to help students gain confidence in working with various technol-ogies,” she says. Students in her class learn SAP, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and Power BI, but hers is not a static curriculum. “Given that the technology and emerging technologies are rapidly changing, I constantly have to look at what I’m offering in the course,” says Brown. “I stay connected to partners in public accounting and large companies that are hiring our students to understand what technology they’re using and how to best prepare our students.” MPA students work with real industry data from the SAP University Alliance, which is not available in many other accounting master’s programs — and in Brown’s class they be-gin with data from a national coffee shop chain. Using Tableau, students go beyond number crunching and learn to “tell a story,” Brown says. “Often, in academia, students are focused on getting the ‘right answer,’” she says. But in this coffee shop case, she asks them to identify three areas that the company should focus on for profit maximization. “So, I’m not looking for one specific right answer,” she says. Instead, students are challenged to use their critical thinking skills, Brown says. “Why did the coffee shop spend this much in market-ing in the Northeast? Why did green tea in the South not do as well as the Northeast? I want them to tell the story and point out the different insights that they’ve gained through their analysis.” It’s not exactly the type of task accountants are traditionally known for, but it’s not a huge stretch either, says Kristina Zvinakis, senior lecturer and assistant department chair. Critical thinking skills have always been a hallmark of McCombs’ MPA program and one reason it is consistently ranked №1 in the nation, she says. Senior Lecturer and Assistant Department Chair Kristina Zvinakis said that critical thinking skills are a hallmark of McCombs’ MPA program. Soft Skills Still Apply The disruption in accounting mirrors what has happened in other fields, Jordan says, and it’s no cause for alarm for those willing to adapt. “Technology will change, but not replace, the accountant’s job,” she says. “An accountant paired with artificial intelligence or machine learning-enabled technology is a winning combination.” In fact, for new accountants, proficiency in technology and critical thinking is not more important than the skills Jordan says she most remembers learning from her time at UT: teamwork and communication. “The ability to build relationships will definitely become more important than it is today,” Jordan says. “I think that because of artificial intelligence, the mundane and the more basic types of work will become more automated in our profession. This means we can focus on other important things.” With new technologies doing more of the tedious work, the accountant of the future will have more freedom and flexibility. Says Jordan: “Your ability to go down the hallway and talk to the CFO and engage in a great C-suite conversation, ask the right questions, and seek to understand and be curious will be very, very important skills.

The Accountant of the Future

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https://medium.com/texas-mccombs-news/the-accountant-of-the-future-310b949cf1b4

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['Texas Mccombs']

2019-11-22 20:42:50.945000+00:00

['Education', 'Accounting', 'Artificial Intelligence']

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Trends in accounting outsourcing for 2020 The accounting outsourcing industry is a critical industry in the present times. It involves multiple functions like recording, analysing, summarising, reporting and maintaining financial transactions of a business that ought to be handled with care. Thus, check out the trends this industry will observe in the upcoming year i.e., 2020 and plan your business strategy accordingly. Accounting is the process of recording, analysing, summarising, reporting and maintaining financial transactions of a business. Over the years, the terms and the process of accounting have changed extensively and there will be many more changes in the upcoming years. As accounting services are critical and ought to be handled well, many businesses prefer to outsource these services, especially the medium-sized ones. Outsourcing such accounting services has proven to be useful for such businesses. Explore certain trends in the accounting outsourcing industry in the year 2020. Trends in accounting outsourcing: 1) Use of advanced technologies: The advent of technology has affected the world in many ways. It has contributed to the ease of various operations and has made them precise. As technology is entering every premise, it is also affecting the accounting outsourcing services. In the year 2020, there will be much technological advancement in these services that will eventually contribute to the efficiency and satisfactory deliverance of these services. 2) Tailored accounting outsourcing services: As accounting outsourcing services have gained a lot of importance in recent times, there has been a huge rise in the competition in the market. While there are many accounting outsourcing companies that deliver ace services at minimal cost, not many companies deliver a tailored range of services. Thus, in the quest to be the best, many companies will provide a tailored range of accounting outsourcing services in the year 2020. 3) Welcome cloud computing: Cloud computing is a common yet on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially in terms of data storage and computing power. All this is carried out without the direct active management by the user. In simple terms, it is a data center. For a mid-size accounting outsourcing service company, such data center can be highly useful. In the upcoming year, such companies will be able to access them. Great relief indeed! 4) Social media for support: In this digitally-obsessed world, social media plays a major role. In fact, the whole idea of business has shifted on social media platforms and has been gaining attention there. Thus, in the upcoming year, even accounting outsourcing services will approach social media for support. The companies providing these services have a high potential to reach huge clientele and expand their business. Moreover, this platform serves as a good medium to provide good customer care support as well. 5) Upgradation of skills: As mentioned in the first point, high competition is a major factor for accounting outsourcing providers to think of ways to stay ahead in the game. For the same reason, many providers will deliver a tailored range of services to their clients. Along with this, they will also invest in upgrading the skills of their accountants that complement the existing ones and eventually contribute to the growth of their client’s business as well as theirs. At IMS People, we have been using advanced technology and the latest software to offer bespoke accounting outsourcing for many years. Our experienced and efficient accountants ensure that we adhere to the international standards and deliver all the expectations of our clients. We also carry out robust administrative support in order to provide a complete accounting outsourcing service to our clients. Contact IMS People to avail these services. About IMS People: IMS People is a leading agency that offers end-to-end offshore services. These services include Offshore Accounting services, Offshore Recruitment services, and Offshore Property Preservation services. Our creative solutions to these services empower our clients to focus on their business and expand it considerably.

Trends in accounting outsourcing for 2020

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https://medium.com/@imspeopleforseo/trends-in-accounting-outsourcing-for-2020-783b0c1a04b1

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['Ims People']

2019-11-22 08:32:12.521000+00:00

['Outsourcing', 'Accounting Outsourcing', 'Outsourcing Services', 'Accounting']

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Creating value for the customer not only retains loyalty, yet is a way to command a higher price for your knowledge, product or service. Yet, what does this value creation look like? There is one famous story that illustrates how one can charge more for simply knowing what to do. The famous automobile pioneer, Henry Ford, observed that one of the production lines within his factories had stopped working. To solve the problem, he asked the legendary electrical engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla to remedy the issue. Upon arrival, Tesla immediately began to walk around the factory and check the machines. After a few minutes, he stopped, took a piece of chalk from his pocket, and made a white ‘X’ on the boilerplate in front of him. “That’s what you need to fix,” he said. Ford employees followed Tesla’s recommendations and production was up and running in less than an hour. Ford was thrilled about the resumption of production and asked Tesla to send him an invoice for his recommendations. The next day, Ford received the invoice for the amount of $10,000 (a vast sum at the time). Ford, stunned at the amount, asked Tesla to elaborate on how he could justify the high cost. Tesla replied, and wrote on the invoice: $1 for making the white ‘X’; $9,999 for knowing where to place the ‘X’. Tesla had demonstrated the value of his work. Now imagine if he had charged an hourly rate? How much would the amount be? It definitely would have not been $10,000. Not even close. How can one price a service in such a way that it demonstrates more value to your customers plus significantly increasing your revenue? Is it workable? If so, how can you do it? Typical ways to price accountancy services The following pricing types are the most used for accounting services: After using these pricing models for years, or even decades it is likely that you have not considered the disadvantages of using them. Disadvantages of hourly and volume accounting 1# Not seeing the value Both hourly and volume accounting can limit a company’s potential turnover and long-term profitability. Meaning it will be tougher to grow your accountancy practice. The 5 core challenges are: 2# Working faster yet making less profit Due to being unable to appreciate the customer value created — customers select accountants based on price alone. Meaning that the accountancy practices enter into a bidding war for customers. 3# Your work takes precedence over your business input In today’s technologically advanced world, the concept is to work more efficiently and achieve more in less time. However, by working faster, not only do you receive less pay, you end up burning out trying to get more done. As you work more quickly — you can do more, which ends up creating more stress — meaning you and your business suffer as a result. 4# Unable to justify an increase in pricing Customers begin to prioritise the number of entries you do or the time spent to complete tasks. They do not consider your input as an equal partner in managing the financial aspects of their business. If your value to a customer is so low, it is easy to replace your practice with a competitor. 5# Unable to build the right customer relationship If your business is mainly judged on the amount of work completed, then you are in a rather vulnerable position where it doesn’t matter who you are, how much do you know — your services are replaceable. Meaning that if you wish to raise your prices, your customers will look elsewhere to complete the same amount of work for a cheaper price. Lastly, in business, personal relationships are what truly matter. Meaning that the more personal communication and trust your practice can develop throughout a partnership, the more the customer will relate and appreciate your work. If your communication is solely based on receipts and expenses alone — it is hard to foster a client relationship so invaluable for maintaining a business. Relationship with an accountant lasts longer than an average marriage. Make your customers your partners, not your enemies. Value-based pricing — what is it? Value-based pricing is a pricing strategy of setting prices primarily based on a consumer’s perceived value of a product or service. Where it is successfully implemented, it will improve company profitability by generating higher rates without impacting sales volumes. What is value-based pricing? In value-based pricing, companies begin by working with their clients to get an understanding of their accounting and financial needs and concerns. As you complete the analysis, you identify where you can improve their business by demonstrating knowledge, experience and skillsets. Next, you calculate the revenue that you can earn or save for your client. You determine how much of it you will need to do (this becomes the fixed cost of the project). In the final assessment phase, you present to your client your findings. Placing emphasis on the value you create at each step, selling your services along the way. At the presentation’s end, the cost of the project should be evident to the client. The value highlighted alone should be enough to convince the customer of the merits of paying for your services. The concept behind value-based pricing is that you can take on more big-budget projects. These projects provide a stable platform for revenue growth without having to deal with smaller, more time-consuming tasks. The project has a clear goal that all necessary work done by your business will achieve for your client. What is the requirement for value-based pricing? You must have a belief of what your business can offer, with well-described packages with prices for all your services. You do not quote prices publicly, with clients only knowing the project’s total cost. This way you remain flexible, and you can test the price limit with each new customer. The aim is to find the highest price that the market is willing to pay for the value you create. Secondly, you have the confidence and courage to value yourself. You will need to have the confidence to ask for a fee that can make your competitors and colleagues raise their eyebrows at. Value-based pricing — a working example: A customer’s business is plagued by constant shortages of money and suppliers’ debt. By doing preliminary analysis, you investigate the causes and formulate a plan on how to remedy the business. By crunching the numbers, it becomes evident that you will be able to manage their cash flow more efficiently save your customer £100,000 per year. 1. It broadens your approach to business You believe your value is worth at least 10% of that amount. 2. Customer know how much they are paying each month Thus, you set your minimum cost at £10,000. Yet, what value does your customer get? The Advantages of Value-Based Pricing 3. Your business becomes more stable A value-based approach makes you consider how to maximise the benefits for your customer. Even if you sell hours or volume, a customer will never buy those things from you — they will buy the result. Value-based pricing provides an opportunity to not only get the task done but other benefits including financial savings, streamlined resources and/or emotional satisfaction. Invoice amounts fluctuate with the amount of work completed or hours worked. Customers become concerned if they see a higher cost than they usually expect. 1. Being more than an accountant A package service, the cost of which is always agreed before work has begun, provides reassurance that the fee will not be a penny over that amount. Yet, clients know they are still receiving value for their fee. Value-based pricing provides you and your business with a solid easy-to-predict cash flow. Receiving a stable monthly fee is no longer dependent on how many hours worked. Instead, knowing that you have the same amount each month means you can focus on consulting your client and delivering better results. The Difficulties of Value-Based Pricing Whilst there is a tremendous amount to gain from value-based pricing, it does have its disadvantages. Is your company capable of thinking and acting with a new approach if you switch to value-based pricing? 2. Reinventing your business model The transition to value-based pricing will highlight the need for additional skills your business needs. Maybe you or your team don’t have them. You can no longer be a classic accountant with a penchant for crunching numbers and inputting them on spreadsheets. To get the full benefits of value-priced pricing, you will need to sell the bigger picture of how you will make a profit and to be able to sell this to a customer. 3. Bigger IT investment required Switching to value-based pricing means re-inventing the business model of your own business. This can result in large-scale changes. Staff will need to re-trained from being number-inputting accountants to financial business managers. Can your team adapt to this way of thinking? To avoid any breaks in business revenue, it is best to start value-based pricing with one or two clients first. This way, you evolve your business and don’t install too much change at once. 4. You need a lot of patience Value-based pricing prioritises customer consultation to maximise customer value being created. Meaning that accounting tasks cannot occupy your primary focus. Accountancy practices will need to invest more in their IT capabilities. Mainly because value-based pricing requires more automation of smaller tasks, plus the need for accessing real-time data. Can your business handle a significant investment in your IT infrastructure? A cloud-based platform is one solution as it is cheaper and has a substantial advantage that it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. “Patience is a virtue!” So goes the saying… Before you begin adopting a value-based pricing model, you will need to measure how much time it will take, and how profitable it will be for you. Uku is the perfect tool for time tracking and organising your tasks. To get an understanding on which tasks your team is completing for clients and how much time has been spent on each task/project/client. Practice managers and business owners will need the patience to determine how effective this strategy is. Plus, with a value-based approach, you will have to dig deep into the customer’s business. Meaning several months of negotiation, rigorous calculations, consulting with colleagues and presenting the project in a way that you can get your requested project fee. Conclusion Does value-based accounting look like a good fit for your business? Get my free trial Implementing this pricing method does need a mountain of preparatory work, yet even with the disadvantages listed above; moving to this model could increase both profitability and better work-life balances. Moreover, it is your opportunity to become a customer service creator that better builds businesses and earns both respect and increased revenue. Ready to work smarter? Sign up for a 30-day free trial and start identifying where your revenue is created and learn how much time you spend on tasks.

Value-based pricing — The top accountant’s secret weapon

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https://medium.com/get-uku/value-based-pricing-the-top-accountants-secret-weapon-16c1dc53b38f

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['David Bailey-Lauring']

2020-10-27 15:50:30.558000+00:00

['Pricing Strategy', 'Value Based Pricing', 'Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Accountant']

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To import QIF into Quicken (to import a QIF file into Quicken 2005–2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), you need to create a correct QIF file and follow the instructions below. QIF and QFX format Quicken imports QIF and QFX (Web Connect) files with transactions. Once Quicken becomes three years old, it stops import QFX (Web Connect) files. Investing in a converter that creates QIF files from your CSV or OFX or QFX or QBO files is a good idea because you keep using your Quicken version until you see features worthy upgrade to new Quicken version. QXF format There is also QXF files that you do not want. Unlike QFX (Web Connect) and QIF files, QXF replaces whole data file and can create only from another Quicken that is the same year and the same platform (PC/Mac) as you have. QIF and QFX (web connect) files add transactions to your Quicken file, not replace them. Yes, Quicken says QIF files are not supported, but yes, QIF files correctly prepared are importable directly into bank or credit account in Quicken. Import QIF into Quicken gives you the ability to supply transactions, as QFX (Web Connect) format does not provide them. QIF files should be created either by CSV2QIF — CSV to QIF converter — or Bank2QIF — Bank to QIF Converter — or PDF2QIF — you can use Bank2QIF to ‘fix’ your QIF as well. Quicken 2005–2014, 2017, 2018, 2019? You are fine Quicken 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 import QIF files fine for all account types. Your QIF file must be correctly created to import directly into an account you need it to import, and CSV2QIF helps you create such QIF files. When you convert a CSV file to QIF using CSV2QIF, enter the account name exactly as you have in Quicken and select the account type (Bank for checking and savings accounts, CCard for credit card accounts, Invest for investment accounts). When you convert a bank file (OFX, QFX, QIF, QBO) to QIF using Bank2QIF (Bank to QIF Converter), load the file and click on the Account Mapping tab and enter the account name as you have in Quicken for each listed account. Once you saved the QIF file, do the following: Start Quicken and click File, then File Import, then QIF file. On the import screen, select from the account drop-down list. Ignore the Quicken message about QIF limitations. Review your imported transactions (Done!). What about Quicken 2015 and 2016? Quicken 2015, 2016 have the limitation with QIF import for bank and credit card accounts. You have to use a workaround with a proxy cash account, import transactions there, and then move transactions under a bank or credit account. There a separate tutorial for this conversion and import.

Import QIF into Quicken 2005–2019

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https://medium.com/@propersoft/import-qif-into-quicken-2005-2019-b6d180456c6c

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['Sergiy Tytarenko']

2019-11-13 15:01:03.407000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Import', 'Converter']

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The answer is No. Aren’t you Surprised? On one hand, it’s 100% true that you are required to apply IND AS 16 for most of your long-term tangible assets, but it’s not the hard and fast rule for long term assets. In this article, I am going to try to prove this myth wrong. Except for IND AS 16, we have a few other Indian accounting standards which are arranging the long term assets. IND AS 40 Investment Property is one of them. In today’s article, you’ll be going to learn: Accounting for IND AS 40: Investment Property The accounting for IND AS 40 Investment Property is VERY identical to that of IND AS 16 (Property, Plant and Equipment), IND AS 40 Investment Property prescribes lays down the accounting treatment and disclosure with respect to investment property. But the question arises, what is an investment property? The investment property is now no doubt a land, a building (or a part of it), or both, if they are held for the following specific purposes: Here, In this standard, the strong impact is given on purpose. If you are holding a building or land for any of the following objectives, then it can never be classified as an investment property: For production or supply of goods or services as per your business model, For administrative purposes in office premises, or For sale in the ordinary course of business. If you’re using your building or land for the first 2 purposes, then you should without any doubt apply IND AS 16; and the standard IND AS 2 Inventories when you are using them for the sale in the ordinary course of business. So, what can be classified as investment property? Here are a couple of examples: The land is held as an investment for a long-term capital gain, or for future “not ascertained use” (i.e. you don’t know yet how you are going to use it in the future). However, if you buy a land or building and you intend to build some cinema hall for your own business purposes sometime in the future period, then this land is NOT called as an investment property. A building that is owned by the entity and leased out under operating leases. This includes a building that is still vacant, but you are going to plan to lease it out. Any property that you are actually getting constructed or developed for future use as an investment property. Be careful here again, because when you are constructing a building for some customers in your ordinary course of business, this is NOT an investment property, but you should apply IND AS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The cost of investment property includes: Operating losses that you incur before planned possession is achieved, and Abnormal waste of material, labor or other resources incurred on construction Deferred Payment for investment Property should be recorded at present value which is equivalent to the cash price of the property for investment Property should be recorded at present value which is equivalent to the cash price of the property Start-up expenses. However, if these start-up expenses are directly attributable to the item of investment property, then you can include them. General Startup expenses are not included in the cost of Investment Property Let me just mention that actually, you can classify assets held under finance lease as an investment property and in this case, it’s initial cost is calculated in accordance with IND AS 17. Option 1: Fair value model To measure at cost, if investment property has not yet completed and is under construction; or To measure using the cost model, if the investment property has completed. Can you actually switch from a fair value model to a cost model or vice versa from the cost model to a fair value model? The answer is YES, but only if the change results in the financial statements providing better, more reliable information about the company’s financial position, results, and other events. What does it mean in practice? There are high chances or it is most likely probable that Switching from the cost model to a fair value model would probably meet the condition and therefore, you can do it whenever you’re sure that you’ll be able to ascertain the fair value regularly and the fair value model fits better manner. However, the opposite change — switch from fair value model to cost model — is highly unlikely that financial statements will provide you more reliable presentation. Therefore, it is advisable you should not really switch it, and if — rarely and for good reasons. Transfers from investment property to business usage So, what shall be the accounting treatment in this case? It depends on the type of transfer and the accounting choice for your investment property. If you opted to account for your investment property at the cost model, then there’s no problem with the transfers, you simply continue with what you did (i.e., WDV value of assets shall be the cost of the investment property. However, if you picked up a fair value model, then it’s a bit more complex: Derecognition of investment property The derecognition rules (=when you can remove your investment property from your book of accounts) in IND AS 40 is very similar to the rules given in IND AS 16. You can derecognize your investment property in the following two circumstances: On disposal, or When the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its usage. You need to calculate gain or loss on disposal as a difference between: Gain or loss on disposal shall be recognized in profit or loss. IND AS 40 Investment property lays down a lot of disclosures to be presented in the financial statements, including the description of the selected model, how the fair value was calculated, what the classification criteria for investment property are, movements in investment property during the reporting period.

Ind AS 40 | Indian Accounting Standard-Investment Property | Summary

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https://medium.com/@prashantkumr.kcc/ind-as-40-indian-accounting-standard-investment-property-summary-b50bd0c24eb5

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['Prashant Kumar']

2019-11-27 16:25:21.011000+00:00

['Investing', 'Accounting']

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Preparing Your Small Business for the Holiday Season It’s the end of October and most likely your local grocery store already spots some Christmas decorations. If you are a business owner eventually you will have to get into the holiday spirit too and you will have all those heightened sales to reward you for your efforts. Keep on reading to make this holiday season your best one yet. Why Holidays are a very unique time. It’s a season when individuals, businesses and communities suddenly start to focus more on loyalty, family, gratitude, relationships and the intangible. What does it mean for your business? It means several things, the most crucial of them is that it’s a time when you can build loyalty with your customers. Sure, you might think that all those Black Friday and Boxing Day deals are primarily a way to cash in a big check before the New Year’s. But why not look at it from another perspective and think of what it means to your customers? What Among different ways to build loyalty are things like personalized newsletters (think paper mail, handwritten, glitter — the sky is the limit). I once found a letter from a CEO of a toothpaste company neatly packed into the box and I still think of it every now and then, while sticking to buying that very same toothpaste. Another thing is the giveaways. Think about rewarding your customers for sharing why they love your product, how it changed their approach to every day things or ask them to share any story they might have to share. Reward them. Make it free. Social media. Don’t use it to advertise. Use it to talk. Talk about why you do what you do, who inspires you, who takes what you do to the next level. How Right now is a perfect time for creating a strategy. One idea is to write a (bi)weekly list with your priorities up until Dec 31. For example, it can look like this: Oct 21–27 finalize Black Friday strategy. Stock up on swag and gift cards to giveaway. Nov 4–10 organize a Christmas redesign of your store/website/wrapping. Nov 18–24 finalize the Christmas discount strategy. Plan a surprise for clients. Remember to enjoy the holidays and plan everything as much in advance as possible so that on the days that matter most to you and your family you can enjoy them to the fullest while maintaining the best image your business has.

Preparing Your Small Business for the Holiday Season

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https://medium.com/@synderapp/preparing-your-small-business-for-the-holiday-season-8a008d431de1

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['Synder Business', 'Accounting Blog']

2019-11-15 08:03:16.180000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Holiday Season', 'Finance', 'Quickbooks', 'Quickbooks Online']

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Import investment transactions into Quicken Required source format for your transactions It should be CSV or Excel file. Converter to use Use CSV2QIF. Required columns on your CSV/Excel file Your CSV file should have the following columns: date amount price quantity full security name investment action (BUY, SELL, etc.) commission (optional) The first line should be column names as specified above — CSV2QIF will detect them assign to appropriate columns. The Security Name column should have the security NAME as you have it in Quicken. Quicken will use the name supplied on the QIF file to locate or create the security record. It is not a ticker symbol or a CUSIP number. Investment action codes Code Description Buy A security Buy BuyX A security Buy and transfer of cash from another account Sell A security Sell SellX A security Sell and transfer of proceeds from another account CGLong Long-term capital gains CGLongX Long-term capital gains and transfer of proceeds to another account CGMid Mid-term capital gains CGMidX Mid-term capital gains and transfer of proceeds to another account CGShort Short Term Capital Gains CGShortX Short-term capital gains and transfer of proceeds to another account Div Dividend DivX Dividend and transfer to another account IntInc Interest Income IntIncX Interest Income and transfer to another account ReinvDiv Dividend reinvested ReinvInt Interest Income Reinvested ReinvLg Long-term capital gains Reinvested ReinvMd Midterm capital gains Reinvested ReinvSh Short-term capital gains Reinvested XIn Transfer of cash into the account XOut Transfer of cash out of the account MiscExp Misc Expense MiscExpX Misc Expense covered by another account MiscInc Misc Income, optionally associated with a security MiscIncX Misc Income and transfer from another account

Import investment transactions into Quicken

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https://medium.com/@propersoft/import-investment-transactions-into-quicken-f1a3f1f1a51

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['Sergiy Tytarenko']

2019-11-15 15:01:03.530000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Transactions', 'Import']

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Best SaaS Startup Finance Resources Last updated in May 2020 Because of COVID-19 I have added the following resources at the top here: A Startup CEO Playbook — How To Keep Your Company Alive | By Steve Blank How to Run Your Startup in a Recession | By Rahul Vohra Founder/CEO SaaS Financial Model — Budget to Actuals and PPP/EIDL Loan Calculator Extend Your Cash Runway by Taking These Steps Right Now | By OpenView VC The New Rules of Growth vs. Profitability | By NFX VC Advice to founders/startups during these times Six Startup Disciplines for Challenging Times How Startups Should Think About Capital Efficiency Wartime SaaS Forecasting Cash is King: Cash Flows, Balances, & Buffer Days | By JP Morgan Chase Best Practices on Building Your Financial Model (and Common Mistakes to Avoid!) | By VillageCapital Enterprise Startups: How to Weather the Storm The advice I wish I would have listened to in 2008 can help someone today On Being a Wartime CEO, Context How to scenario plan for Covid-19 How to Survive these crazy days and what to learn from them

Best SaaS Startup Finance Resources

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https://medium.com/@ninan99/best-saas-startup-finance-resources-9897e6625fd8

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['Ninan Thampy']

2020-12-04 16:07:30.735000+00:00

['Startup', 'Finance', 'Accounting', 'SaaS', 'VC']

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Several trends have disrupted the accounting house within the recent past and finance companies are attempting their best to make sure they exploit their edges to the fullest. one among the terms to own caught the flowery of most monetary organizations nowadays is cloud accounting. tiny and enormous organizations alike happiness to myriad sectors wish to leverage the advantages of cloud infrastructure to secure their information and facilitate accountants connect nearly. additionally, automation of bequest accounting practices is that the want of the hour among most enterprises nowadays since they’ll be vastly helpful in saving hours spent in manual information entry. Finance companies square measure currently seeking the help of leading vendors to leverage the advantages of the virtual infrastructure, shun existing bequest practices and move towards higher information management. The rising want of amalgamating trendy technological trends with ancient accounting practices prompted our editorial board to conduct a comprehensive study of leading accounting resolution suppliers globally. Their efforts have resulted during this magazine, a compilation of leading vendor companies UN agency have graven a distinct segment by delivering innovative solutions. we tend to hope our reader phase, comprising of call manufacturers of leading enterprises, vastly get pleasure from the collaborations with these vendors. Here is a list of Top Accounting Technology Companies in 2019. 1.AccountsIQ: Specializes in SaaS-based fintech platform for accounting, consolidation, and business intelligence. Check Out: https://accountsiq.com/ 2. Aplos Software: Specializes in SaaS solutions for nonprofit organizations and churches for fund accounting and other accounting services. Check Out: https://www.aplos.com/ 3.Aptitude Software: Specializes in best-in-class software suites for financial compliance and process streamlining. Check Out: https://www.aptitudesoftware.com/ 4. AvidExchange: AvidXchange brings in a unique way companies pay their bills, giving them the power to reduce processing costs, accelerate approvals, and virtually eliminate paper. Check Out: https://www.avidxchange.com/ 5.Botkeeper: A robotic bookkeeper to manage the bookkeeping needs of businesses through machine learning and integration of systems. Check Out: https://www.botkeeper.com/ 6.LeaseAccelerator: LeaseAccelerator provides enterprise lease accounting software to help companies comply with ASC 842 and IFRS 16. Check Out: https://explore.leaseaccelerator.com/ 7.Yooz: A fast-growing, multiple award-winning SaaS company that solves top invoice processing challenges for today’s accounting professionals through workflow automation. Check Out: https://www.getyooz.com/……..Read More

Top Accounting Solution Companies 2019

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https://medium.com/technology-innovations-insights/top-accounting-solution-companies-2019-96c07fef9596

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['Emma Elice']

2019-11-29 05:21:12.767000+00:00

['Xero', 'Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Technology', 'Technews']

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Streamlining leads to higher profits. Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Cory Walker started out at Humana Insurance as a temporary worker who was promoted to customer service. He was recently promoted again, this time to Accountant 2 (which he informed me is actually a higher position than Accountant 1). His responsibilities in this role fall under the operations umbrella, so I asked him about specifics to see what I could learn. 1. In what way does your role bring value to the company? We oversee three regions of the U.S.: Central, Northeast, and Puerto Rico. We are responsible for the claims and provider settlements that come in. We make sure the regions are still profitable and implement proper rules and projections as needed. In terms of making processes more efficient, I do both the idea funneling and the implementation. I have complete control over my support files so if I can streamline a process, that’s good. I can’t make company and departmental decisions. Those are mostly predetermined based on contracts and we don’t make the contracts. I’m assuming the sales teams handle those contracts since they are prenegotiated. 2. What is the most important way you bring value to the role? I would say overall I’m more efficient on the tech side. I’m good at streamlining support and creating efficient processes, more so than the accounting logic. I know the basics of accounting but not enough to say that’s my most valuable skill. 3. In what ways does your role overlap with customer support? We don’t work directly with a member or customer like support does. Our support would be for our regions and the people who oversee those regions. We’re in contact monthly with the people in Puerto Rico and we make sure they’re happy. Those are our customers that we provide support to. We are more behind the scenes than support because they’re constantly making calls to customers. 4. What is a hard skill you should know before going into this role? The only thing that’s constant is that everything’s always changing. Being able to adapt to constant change is a must. Learning the ins and outs of insurance and how it intertwines with working with the government is also helpful. A tech skill that would be useful is typing out Sequel scripts. I had to learn. It was new to Humana — we use an access database and we transitioned to Sequel. It was hard, but it’s a lot easier once you learn it all. That’s one of the bigger ways to move up is by becoming more efficient with coding and developing processes. Another would be Excel. I learned Excel on the fly. 5. Do you ever have an idea for streamlining that you aren’t able to implement? It depends. We get support from the service fund — what we do corrects the mistakes they make. If they could streamline their process it would lessen our work a little bit. The company gives out awards every year for people who find ways to improve and bring significant value. I just transitioned in October to this new role. I was on the premium side, and now I know the claims, which go hand in hand. I was on more of a product level before. 6. Did knowing the product help your transition into this new role? They actually found me and asked if I wanted the job before they posted it. I was under a manager who left a year ago. When I got back from paternity leave, she reached out to me and asked if I wanted this position on her new team. So now I have the same manager I had before. It was more of a networking thing, but I definitely had the chance to show her my work habits in my previous role.

How Operations Creates Profit

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https://medium.com/@brandy.drz/how-operations-creates-profit-4a2d751d8b31

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['Brandy Drzymkowski']

2019-11-26 20:16:40.279000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Career Advice', 'Operations', 'Careers', 'Career Change']

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The best accounting project topics reviewed To do a review points to assessing the make-up of an entity not excluding the rights and wrongs that it embodies. Accounting, being at the top of our list today will be taking us round the academic realm of research with specifics to the review of some accounting project topics which I hope you find helpful to your undergraduate project research as a finalist in the university. The review will not just end with the discussion of the undergraduate project content, provisions will be made so you too can have direct access to the full research copy of each project topic for better enlightenment. The accounting project topics under review Assessment of the effectiveness of accounting information as a tool for management decision This accounting project topic summarily demystifies the place of, and the effectiveness of accounting in management decisions of any organization. As expected, every successful organization works with plans for sustainability and growth; with this in view, strategic plans are made towards reaching the afore mentioned goal including keeping record of every detail and data that could amount to meaningful result anytime in the future when the need will arise for further planning and decision making. When this happens over time and as clients’ preferences begins to change, organization and indeed their management plan ahead to meet up with the emerging trends in line with clients’ preferences. This accounting project topic has a complete project written about it in about 80pages and five chapters. The method of data gathering for this project research is questionnaire. You will find it useful for related accounting project topics. Evaluation of effective financial management in a computerized accounting system The fact that technology facilitates human efforts should no longer be over emphasized. Financial management as it were, did not see light beyond pen and paper until computers and modern technology can to play and as a matter of fact, financial management becomes even easier. The banking sector is one of the biggest sectors that has experienced drastic change in its procedure for financial records and management. The effectiveness is has created in their daily transactions and customer care is second to none. The full project material of this accounting project topic is available here having over 70 pages in carefully researched five chapters project. The impact of tax on government capital expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria While some countries can do without tax, some can’t for some reasons. Tax is one of the keynote sources of revenue for many countries, while some is high, some could be very low. These taxes are generated from workers income usually referred to as income tax, tariffs on imported goods and one generated from companies. For emphasis, a full research has been done on this project topic in complete full research.

The best accounting project topics reviewed

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https://medium.com/@projectclue11/the-best-accounting-project-topics-reviewed-fc2e6ff06d52

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2019-11-27 20:29:32.540000+00:00

['Accounting', 'Project Topics', 'Accounting Project Topics', 'Research Project']

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Benefits of Bank Reconciliation Bank reconciliations are an important accounting procedure, performed by companies of all sizes, to match the cash balance of the bank with the balance found on the company’s financial records. Reconciliations can detect and prevent intentional fraud, along with errors by bank tellers, accountants, employees, and management. Although bank reconciliation is typically a month-end procedure, companies with smaller cash resources might perform it daily. Detects Fraud: Because bank reconciliations match a company’s disbursed checks with the cleared checks on the company’s bank statement, a careful review based on appropriate controls and procedures helps to reveal fraudulent activities. These could include payments for illegitimate business purposes, payments to unauthorized employees or unauthorized vendors, and amended check amounts and details. Prevents Overdraft: The lag time between cash outflows — to vendors and employees — and payments coming in — from clients and customers — can vary considerably. This is especially important when a company is operating on very low cash reserves. Regular bank reconciliations can help management postpone payments that would result in company overdrafts, bounced checks and insufficient-fund fees and interest.

Benefits of Bank Reconciliation

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https://medium.com/@kevinsanghani.ca/benefits-of-bank-reconciliation-1c89cbd3de5f

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['Rose Milken']

2019-11-26 10:07:59.239000+00:00

['Accounting']

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In this series we will take some time to get to know Team Laskaris professionally and personally. Evolving into a bank that is customer centric Laskaris aims to build strong personal bonds with our clients and that starts from sharing more about ourselves. Professional Bio Mr Scerri comes to Laskaris with over 15 years of experience in accountancy and corporate finance. After obtaining a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) focused in Accounting from University of Malta, Mr Scerri, started his early career within one of the big four, EY. In this role Donald was actively responsible for the auditing of banks, insurance firms along with retail and manufacture companies. It was this role that inspired him further to lean towards the banking sector. His next role was with the Commonwealth Bank, one of Australias’ leading banks, where he was responsible for management of accounts, MFSA compliance reporting and Australian Prudential Reporting Authority reporting. Beyond the early days, Mr Scerri’s career has since further exposed him to a wealth of experience within corporate finance and capital markets. He has been Treasury Manager of BMW Group; A financial director of an investment service provider; an esteemed Financial Advisor at RSM as well as a CFO at Oneka Asset Management, a private equity firm. In each of these roles, Mr Scerri is renowned as the numbers guy, responsible for all financial reporting, cash flows, accounting teams as well as compliance. Mr Scerri’s industry knowledge gives him firm footing into understanding everything a bank or financial institution needs to operate. His skills in financial reporting, financial analysis and hands on approach to compliance and running a finance department makes him a key figure within Laskaris organisation. Mr Donald Scerri — Head of Finance/Treasury Laskaris Getting to Know Donald… What is your favorite thing about your career? I’ve done so much in my career already but one of the favourite things I can attribute to my career has been the exposure and personal ambitions I obtain from the roles I’ve held. For example, from my role as an audit manager with EY I realized how much I enjoy going for long term foreign secondments. When I worked as a Financial Controller in various companies such as a Bank, an investment institution, head of Treasury of Multinational company, private equity and construction, I realized my own ambitions and after advising many customers on various feasibility studies and loan proposals I also executed my own construction project. What is your proudest accomplishment? It’s related to sports. I was so happy as a young teenager playing for Mosta FC as a captain and with the Maltese national team. What’s your favorite holiday? My favourite holiday is going outside Europe. Somewhere far where I know nothing and can get lost. I enjoyed all my trips to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan and USA. I also like short skiing holidays in Europe. What is your favourite food? My favourite food is fish in general. Not a big fan of seafood though… more into real fish…like a Pesche Di San Pietro, Gallina, Pagru, Pagell etc. I like sashimi too and so does my daughter. She can eat Sushi every day just like me. Is your glass half full or half empty? This is an easy one. Always half full. I am a positive person who never gives up. Who is your biggest inspiration? I am impressed by successful people who become legends be it in music, sports, politics, business or any other field. There are so many people who fall in these categories. I like Freddie Mercury and football players like Messi, Del Piero are a few examples. What song would you say best sums you up? I like the song We are the Champions… I sang this song a few times when I was a kid with my teammates and later on when I played more amateur football. The words that “it’s been no pleasure cruise” inspire me a lot as nothing in what I have achieved came easy.

Meet the team: Head of Finance/Treasury — Donald Scerri

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https://medium.com/@LaskarisMalta/meet-the-team-head-of-finance-treasury-donald-scerri-ff1abb1c9142

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[]

2019-11-29 08:19:10.976000+00:00

['Finance', 'Banking', 'Accounting', 'Malta', 'Treasury']

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Bookkeeping Canada — A Reliable And Strong Support To Keep Monetary Records Intact! Accuracy in bookkeeping and accounting Bookkeeping and accounting need to be done very accurately. One cannot afford even a single mistake done while making an entry of the daily transaction. Even a slight error may lead to critical mistakes in the calculation of the profit and loss at the end of the session. So, if you are a business firm in Saskatoon City, Canada and having a tough time managing bookkeeping jobs, then be sure to hire the efficient services of virtual bookkeeping Canada professionals. Significance of accurate record of financial transactions Being a business firm, you must know how crucial it is to have an accurate record of financial transactions made in a company. Bookkeeping involves some of the crucial tasks which include updating balance sheets, making entry of employees’ wages, keeping track of daily monetary flow, monthly/weekly invoices records maintenance, tallying of figures in the investment and income books, taxation records, and profit and loss sheets. Such voluminous work tends to become boring and gruesome. Hiring expert and veteran chartered accountants considerably matters Virtual bookkeeping Canada professionals are expert chartered accountants, CPAs and accounts experts who know how to deal with making bookkeeping entries proficiently. It is essential that bookkeeping professionals have earned vast acumen and experience in dealing with bookkeeping activities. Since a novice in the field cannot produce flawless and immaculate books of accounts. And, even the slightest of the dicey figures or overwritten ones in the journal books may lead to financial disasters. Highlights of outsourcing virtual bookkeeping firms Outsourcing Virtual bookkeeping Canada firms have a trained set of professionals who are highly qualified and tutored in handling a large volume of work efficiently. They have the knack of handling complicated accounting and bookkeeping procedures with expertise and experience. They are updated with the latest data entry software and tools that can assist in delivering accurate results in no time. Hire JKM Bookkeeping Services JKM Bookkeeping Services is the leading Virtual bookkeeping Canada service provider, which has designed its services in a very comprehensive manner so that it can easily furnish the requirements and demands of various businesses. Feel free to ask for even the smallest detail about bookkeeping services from their outsourcing firm so that you can be assured of the quality and trustworthiness of the firm. Please visit www.jkmbookkeeping.com now to get a complete pull of information.

Bookkeeping Canada — A Reliable And Strong Support To Keep Monetary Records Intact!

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https://medium.com/@jkmbookkeepingservices4/bookkeeping-canada-a-reliable-and-strong-support-to-keep-monetary-records-intact-702953c222dd

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['Jkm Services']

2019-11-10 18:01:27.966000+00:00

['Accounting']

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5 Ways Your Accountant Can Save You Money Many small businesses and freelancers manage their own finances. But most of them choose to hire accountants that are beneficial in the long run to save your money. Whether you are a sole trader, freelancer or trading as a limited company an accountant can help you flourish in the business world. Accountants are skilled, trained and have deep knowledge in the field of dynamic professionals to help in the growth of the businesses. They don’t just assist with your taxes, they provide guidance on all issues relating to the financial growth of your business. Consider the following ways your accountant can help you save money: 1. Tax Advice: Tax regulations and dealing with HMRC can be a maze and it is difficult to stay abreast of all the changes in the tax law, as our tax position changes based on the structure of the business. A big thanks to accountants for their expertise on a range of tax planning options. Our tax accountants can help you make the most of each tax year and advise on the most tax-efficient plan for your business. They will ensure you never have to pay penalties and miss tax deadlines. The money can be invested for your business growth. 2. Cash Flow and Financial Forecasting: A good control over the cost and having bookkeeping function can help the business flourish while the cash flows in the business. Otherwise the businesses fail 82% of the time due to severe cash flow issues. Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses without which the business cannot operate especially for small business firms. This is where our Accountants come in. Through their expertise, they forecast the financial concerns in the business and a close eye on cash position can save you from a rollercoaster ride. It also prepares you for the unexpected financial crisis. This way the cash flow keeps rolling which will not hamper the running of the business. Overhead cost is easy to predict over a three month time frame. The cost of rent, rates, insurance and staff wages are pretty much fixed for this time frame. Targeting these rates will help you with a sound sleep. 3. Growing your business: Accountants can be of a huge help as an advisor of the business. Many accountants have seen startups businesses grow to become the established profit makers. This makes it best to discuss our business with. From figuring out your most valuable clients to monitoring your growth and setting realistic goals, accountants can support your business growth in a timely and sensible way. 4. Saving your time: Time is money. Saving time is equal to saving money for the business. Your Accountant can save your money by saving you time. By taking responsibility for going over your records and keeping on top of tax deadlines, an accountant can help to free up your schedule you’ll have more time to invest in client relationships and focusing on core activities of the business. Doing your own self assessment tax return won’t pay you a salary, but investing that time into your business will help business flourish. Time is Precious! 5. Leave it to the dynamic Professionals: Many businesses lack time to manage everything in-house. There is when the need of Accountants arise. Are you good with numbers? Or do you have skilled knowledge in tackling your finance administration? If the answer is doubtful, go ahead and hire an Accountant and make things simpler for yourself. They will do the work in less time and you are stress free. Having an Accountant can streamline the financial process and make sure you are not fined for simpler slip-ups. They not just help in saving money and claiming expenses but also in overall growth of your business. Talk to our Accountants today and see how we can take your business to the next level.

5 Ways Your Accountant Can Save You Money

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https://medium.com/@cloudcoaccountancy/5-ways-your-accountant-can-save-you-money-181b7f71ab29

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['Cloudco Accountancy Group Ltd.']

2019-11-22 10:46:16.517000+00:00

['Accountant', 'Accounting', 'Accounting Services', 'Taxes', 'Tax Returns']

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Bookkeeping is the initial step in the accounting process and arguably the most significant one. A bookkeeper will compile all financial data — from transactions to wages — and turn them into easy-to-read reports that are prepared for future analysis. There are different advantages to having a good bookkeeper, and with all the changes happening in the financial world, every business will need to have such a person on staff. Bookkeeping is a basic role that each business owner should be able to handle, and he should enlist the assistance of someone who can deal with this task if he cannot. You don’t need to hire an accountant or an in-house bookkeeper to do this for you. Numerous business owners outsource their bookkeeping needs instead. 1. Well kept records mean tax saving Well kept accounting records act as a reminder of a person’s deductible credits and costs. It’s just by keeping the right records of business expenses that owners can proof various expenses that were incurred while carrying out business operations. By doing this, they are not compelled to rely on memory. 2. Detailed Recording A thorough, dedicated bookkeeper will consistently keep detailed records up to date. This total recording will not only assist you in supervising your business accounts but will also be of great assistance once you need your financial statements — or once your company is audited — as this procedure will be much quicker and much cheaper. 3. Always Compliant with the Law A good bookkeeper will consistently comply with the recent legal regulations and will make sure all your accounts and books are up to date with any recent legal changes. Because the bookkeeper holds himself or herself accountable for any work that they do, you can depend on them to clear any mistakes. This saves time and effort for the bookkeeper, which in turn saves money for the company. 4. It is Easier to Plan When you have a detailed recording and a better overview of the company’s accounts, it is much simpler to plan and predict the future. When you are confident in your information, you can solve issues rapidly and you can grab any opportunities that present themselves, without having to fear miscalculations in the accessible data. Thanks to the overview of profit and loss evolutions in the balance sheet, you will have the option to know exactly what to do and how much time you have to do it. 5. Faster Business Response Time When you have real-time data about the condition of your accounts, you will be able to react rapidly to any changes that happen to the market or your business. You will know the extent of your resources and current costs, providing you with accurate insight: is it the right time to act? 6. Instant Reporting Even though you will need to wait for the accountant or the auditor to finish their reports to conclude official financial statements, you will always have an updated balance sheet to inquire about the current state of the accounts. You will be able to introduce these data to any interested party, giving extra confidence both in your work as a manager and in the company’s health as a whole. 7. Better Relations with Banks and Investors That confidence will improve business relations with your investors and shareholders. Additionally, banks will be more willing to provide you with more affordable loans once they can see how your company is thriving. Any time an investor is interested in the strength of your company, you can simply show the current detailed sheets and prove that the company is making major success. 8. Better Tax Prediction While Customs will request an official financial statement from your company for taxation, you will be able to predict the outcome more accurately if you have access to detailed balance sheets over time. With them, you can keep an eye out for trends in your company’s business and be more confident in the amount of taxes you will be expected to pay at the end of the fiscal year. 9. Faster Financial Analysis As bookkeeping tends to be more affordable than accounting, it’s useful to realize that by having detailed records you will shorten the length of time an accountant will spend on analyzing your accounts and creating financial statements. This will not only reduce the expense of accounting but will also give you more time to act upon the data provided by the analysis and change any strategies you might have planned. 10. Easier Audits Delivering financial statements is much easier and faster when you have a better data-recording model. You will have a much easier time conducting an audit than you would if your accounts are messy, disorganized or even slightly outdated. Any auditor you employ will just need to get the detailed balance sheets and compare them with the statements to know exactly what was finished. They can produce their report rapidly and any mistakes will float to the surface. 11. Better Decision Making With analysis comes better decision making. To make the best decisions possible, you need to have access to all available information. Bookkeeping gives this information.

Advantages of Bookkeeping

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https://medium.com/@caliber828/advantages-of-bookkeeping-c1e7f2ad5baa

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['Caliber Accounting Solutions']

2019-11-24 10:13:01.754000+00:00

['Accounting']

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An Accountant’s review of Profit First. When I drop in to my local bricks and mortar bookstore, I make a beeline for the ‘business’ section. Perusing the shelves, there are always the familiar and classics like The Lean Startup, 7 Habits, Good to Great, The E-myth…I could go on. All brilliant books that instil timeless principles and serve as useful refreshers. And then, there are the new titles. The up-and-coming titles that compete for your attention. One of which I recently stumbled across was “Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz. It’s rare to find books on finance and accounting. This is understandable. Content outside of text books, prescribed for Universities would be too much of a gamble for publishers. It’s hard to make a best seller from subject matter that makes most snooze… Michalowicz’s Profit First is not one of them. Profit First, is a book on budgeting, disguised as an ‘accounting hack’. It’s cleverly delivered in a conversational tone, balanced with storytelling, analogies and behavioural psychology. A digestible read for time poor and information overloaded entrepreneurs. I came across Profit First via a client of mine — James Rose of Aktura Technology. James has a few things going on: · A website consultancy service; · A software development service; · An ‘on-demand’ website support service; · A software product called Chimp Rewriter; · A software product called Silver Siphon; and · A software product called Content Snare. As I said, a few things… James adopted the principles of Profit First about a year ago. We discovered this when we noticed a few dozen extra bank accounts being setup in his company Xero file. These bank accounts had odd titles: · Money IN · Tax · Owners Pay · Profit · Operational Expenses In total, James had 14 active bank accounts in his Xero file. Enough to make his accountant and bookkeeper cringe… After discovering these newly established accounts, I called James to tell him that is accounting bill was going to increase due to all the extra reconciling we had to do. That was a joke. Rather, I was curious to understand what he was doing with those bank accounts, what they were designed to do. The principle behind Profit First is to change the way that business owners think about their cashflow. It does this by flipping traditional accounting on its head. The traditional method of accounting, as we all know is: Sales — Expenses = Profit. Michalowicz’s methodology reverses this equation, educating entrepreneurs to ‘put profit first’. The result: Sales — Profit = Expenses. Ugh, but why? I’m not great at algebra, but the result is the same — or is it? Technically speaking, yes. But Michalowicz argues this re-framing has psychological benefits. You see, traditional accounting wasn’t built for humans. It was designed for rational, number crunching, robots — i.e Accountants. Traditional accounting fails entrepreneurs, and humans alike. Parkinson’s Law — linking behavioural psychology and accounting Flipping the accounting equation on it’s head causes us to prioritise profit instead of ‘taking what’s left’. This re-framing forces us to think differently about our spending habits. An example Michalowicz uses is toothpaste. When you buy a new tube of toothpaste, one is generally liberal with the application of it. Big, fat generous gloops of minty freshness are applied to the brush, representing an obese caterpillar dressed in lycra. WTF? When the brush is moistened under the tap, normally half of it falls down the drain. But hey, who cares — there’s plenty more where that came from! Yet, when that toothpaste is almost on empty, our behaviours are quite the opposite. We work so hard to extract every little morsel of what’s left in the tube. We squeeze and wring with our fingers until we can extract a small blob — a parcel of gold to be carefully applied to our toothbrush head. In other words, we’re more frugal. This is an example of Parkinson’s law, where: ‘work expands to fill the time available to completion’. If we are given 14 days to complete a project, it takes 14 days to complete. By contrast, if we are given one day to complete the same project, it only takes one day, with often better results. We surprise ourselves with how much can get done with a bit of pressure and hustle. Michalowicz applies this methodology to your finances. Business owners will typically spend money and take whatever is left as their profit. By putting away your profit first, the rest of the money is budgeted for expenses. This forces you think deeply about every spending decision. It forces us to innovate by creating the same or better output, with less resources. How is this done in practice? The gist of this idea is that you take a minuscule percentage off the top line instead of the bottom line. Give some to yourself, put some in savings, put some in a rainy day fund. The system simply involves transferring percentage allocations of your cash deposits into various bank accounts. There is an entire training academy for bookkeepers and accountants to assist their clients with establishing a ‘Profit First’ routine. I’m not sure what that entails (it’s not exactly rocket science)…but below are a set of instructions based on my interpretation of the system, and dealings with my client James. Step 1: Setup bank accounts Work with your bank to set-up new bank accounts for your business. You can personalise the name of the accounts in your accounting system. · Profit — Savings account · Owner’s Pay — Savings account · Tax — Savings account · Operating — transaction account · Revenue — transaction account Ensure you have the proforma invoice templates setup in your accounting system so that all deposits from sales are deposited into the “Revenue” account. Step 2: Determine your TAP This part is the most subjective piece of the system. The Target Allocation Percentages (TAP) is the formula the business owner should follow to allocate to income deposits to each spending account. The amounts you put into each account are generally dictated by a lookup table based on your revenue. Lookup table is available here — look for the “Instant Assessment” and see FIGURE 1 on Page 2. This table is based on the USA tax system. Your percentages may vary depending on tax jurisdiction. Click here for an Aussie excel template of the TAP system. Step 3: Transfer moolah Every fortnight, enter the total amount of deposited funds in “Cell C5” of the spreadsheet, then transfer the $ value into each respective bank accounts. This is your cash budget for the period. It’s important to be disciplined with your spending from each account, otherwise it defeats the purpose and you’ve just created a lot of admin with no benefit. The bank accounts should be used as followed: · Profit account — used to accumulate profit · Owner’s Pay — used for payment of your wage · Tax — used for payment of taxes · Operating — used for payment of day-to-day running expenses · Revenue — used for deposit of income only Results? I’ve not implemented Profit First in my own business (we have our own rational robot system) however James has nothing but great things to say about it. Conclusion From a technical perspective, I do see limitations in the system. Mainly ensuring the TAP % is reasonable and achievable. That being said, I do endorse it. Anything that helps people understand their finances is a win. I should disclose that the Profit First system does not replace the need for accounting. It does not help you understand financial performance and the levers you can pull to improve. It’s purely for cashflow management. I would recommend it to business owners and entrepreneurs that struggle to understand basic cashflow, accounting and lack discipline in their spending habits (i.e pretty much everyone). This system extends beyond business budgeting and can be applied to your personal finances. Just swap the tax and profit accounts to a savings account and house deposit/investment account — and you’re all set.

An Accountant’s review of Profit First.

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https://medium.com/the-crunch/an-accountants-review-of-profit-first-7f888b5d7b

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['Jason Andrew']

2021-01-26 00:31:04.589000+00:00

['Money', 'Accounting', 'Budgeting', 'Finance', 'Entrepreneurship']

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The majority of health professionals today have very little time to get involved with business concerns due to the numerous responsibilities towards patients. However, it cannot be denied that being a doctor or a hospital administrator, there are business skills that must be learned such as medical accounting. Generally, accounting matters such as bills to pay, payments that are to be received, accounts due and even signing of checks must be dealt with even by a medical professional. A doctor must be on top of his own finances lest all hard-earned money would just be lost since no transactions were recorded. Unfortunately, doctors and other health care professionals need to be more focused on delivering health services to their patients; however, they must not also neglect their administrative duties over a clinic, hospital or just their own finances. One of the possible solution for this situation is to get a copy of the Accounting Handbook for Medical Practices which gives a comprehensive overview of accounting procedures suited for a medical professional. This manual provides a wealth of examples of charts, accounting formulas, and forms that enables doctors to grasp the fundamentals of accounting. Moreover, the handbook covers basic information such as general rules in accounting, sample case studies, tax issues, auditing and even breakdown of financial statements. Knowledge in such matters equip health professionals such as doctors, hospital administrators, hospital or clinic personnel and medical accountants to make them more responsive to their daily transactions. Another option that is convenient and time- saving is to outsource medical accounting to private firms that offer medical office management. Such firms have specialized in medical accounting procedures and are well-oriented in taxation for medical professionals. Firms offering these services have one goal in mind: to furnish reports and analysis to health professionals about their financial health. Since doctors are busy most of the time, they could not trace anymore their spending. By consulting with medical accounting services, concerns such as tax planning, bookkeeping, cash flow, and IRS representations are already handled well. Moreover, these firms also provide medical accounting software that can be easily installed. The medical accounting software can be purchased and directly installed in offices so medical billing is made easy especially when there is a huge volume of transactions daily in clinics /hospitals. Moreover, the software also contains medical records which makes record keeping a breeze for personnel.

International Accounting

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https://medium.com/@noreply.zinix/international-accounting-9c6f52b0036f

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['Verse Finance']

2019-11-10 03:21:01.655000+00:00

['Accounting']

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One of the hardest challenges of time tracking is remembering to note when to ‘set the timer.’ 4 reasons why time-tracking is critical for your business 5 easy ways to build good time-tracking habits Throughout the day, there is always too much to do, from locating that work task, calling a client, or remembering to file documentation. Through all your client task-work, you’re supposed to be tracking how much work you are doing for them. Otherwise, if you are on hourly billing, how much do you charge? From freelancers, sole traders, bookkeepers to accountancy practice managers, how do you get an overview of how long tasks take? Where can you improve efficiency amongst you or your team? If this is not bad enough, you end up with a headache attempting to complete your timesheet, wondering what did you get done? Moreover, the amount of work you thought you did was incorrectly inputted. Why time-tracking is critical for your business 1. Unable to grow your business unless you have a clear overview Let’s face it. Growing your business is hard. It takes considerable effort. Time-tracking is a prime indicator of how long it takes you or your team to complete tasks. Each task has a billable hourly value. If you are not tracking how long it takes to complete the job, then how can you correctly tell your clients how long and how much you will invoice them for? Having a clear overview provides you with invaluable knowledge whether you need to hire extra personnel for your team, or whether you can encourage others to work more productively. 2. By tracking your time, you can earn more profit Every business needs revenue. Without it, you cannot survive. Unless your business adopts value based-pricing, you will mostly bill on an hourly rate. That means it is imperative that you have every minute, every hour tracked. Otherwise, you are missing out on invaluable revenue. Missing revenue = missing profit. 3. You better manage you and your team’s work Time-tracking is useful to track who is doing which task, on which project, and how long it takes that individual to complete it. Additionally, several tasks are more labour intensive than others. When managing your team, you can better determine which task will take longer than others. Thus, you can assign them to people who are either more productive in completing a job or those who have more available time to take more tasks on. 4. Knowing how many hours you work highlights how productive you are Knowing who does which tasks in what time is a great way to identify who is more productive within your team. This does not mean that others are slacking, but maybe they need extra support or training to complete tasks. Time-tracking is one indicator that you can review an individual’s productivity. How to get yourself into good time-tracking habits Instead of striving to remember each time, it’s best to get into good habits and place your time-tracking on autopilot. 1. Set your intentions To begin the process of creating any habit is to determine why do you need to make the habit in the first place. For billing, the reason is obvious — it’s crucial to check how many hours you are doing so know how much to charge clients. For task management, you need to know how long it takes you to complete tasks. Doing so means you can provide more precise levels of expectations to your clients. But how do you convince yourself to make this habitual? Ask yourself: “Why do I need to get in the habit of tracking all my hours.” “Why is it critical to prepare an accurate report for my clients?” And: “Why will doing this boost my client trust and profitability?” Your answers should be like: “That you can work in a transparent environment with your clients, and being able to reduce stress yet remain profitable.” 2. Define your parameters Figure out what you must do each time you perform a time-tracking habit. When you begin a task, do you switch on your timer? Or is it when you begin a project? Will you pause the timer if you take a quick 5-minute break or a colleague or dog distract you from your work? Making habits is about remembering when to do something and when to stop. Define what your habit should entail, and then you can move on to rewarding yourself once you complete the habit. Tip: Consider Uku’s dashboard as the starting point for each task. That way you will never forget to start the timer and every second spent to complete the task is tracked (yes, even logging in’s). 3. Reward yourself Until what you do becomes habitual, it’s vital to do a physical activity that rewards the brain. Once you have begun the timer, treat yourself to a square of chocolate or take a sip of your cup of tea. When you finish the task, pause the timer and then get up and walk around to stretch the legs. Moving away from the desk will remind you not to keep the timer on. By having different ‘rewards’ that ‘bookend’ your task, will make it easier to remember to track your time. 4. Setting the right environment Ensure that you have the right environment that will help you develop your time-tracking habit. When you design the right environment for your desired habit, the environment, and the habit will become associated. Designing the right environment does not have to be complicated. It could be from putting music on your headphones, opening a window, sitting at your desk and adjusting your chair. It could even be opening up your time-tracking software to begin your day. All these mini-habits are part of your environment. Setting yourself up to associate them with work-related tasks, like time-tracking, will help form good habits. 5. Don’t overcomplicate things Most time-tracking software requires starting and stopping when you open or leave a project. If you are working on several clients at once, it is inevitable that despite your best habits, you will forget to switch the timer on or off. Uku’s time-tracking buttons are on every task without having to leave the project. By using Uku, it is not only easier to track your time; it is even easier to stop/start. Plus, with Mini-Uku, he will watch you take your tasks to all off-site online websites, and if Uku is watching you, no time will be tracked (so you don’t overbill clients). If your clock is ticking, then you will see numbers that will become billable at the project’s conclusion. Final thoughts The last part of building good habits is holding yourself accountable — did you do what you set out to do? To remember to begin time-tracking? Fortunately, with the habit of “tracking your time,” this part comes free for Uku users. The habit tracks itself. Try Uku for your accountancy practice management. As soon as you begin using it, you’ll get a more precise overview of work hours and numbers.

Getting yourself into the habit of time tracking and 4 reasons you should start now

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https://medium.com/get-uku/getting-yourself-into-the-habit-of-time-tracking-and-4-reasons-you-should-start-now-4eeb6a5e7845

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['David Bailey-Lauring']

2020-10-27 15:48:34.132000+00:00

['Time Tracking', 'Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Accountant']

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Curchin Group Accounting Firm of New Jersey About Curchin Group The Curchin Group The Curchin Group, LLC, is a mid-sized accounting firm that’s large on experience. From our roots in Monmouth County, NJ, we have grown and prospered by helping companies achieve their goals for more than half a century. We have in-depth expertise working with small and mid-sized companies, family enterprises, credit unions, homeowners’ associations, construction companies, and non-profits. Clients rely on Curchin for knowledgeable and innovative solutions to meet their needs today and for years to come. Our clients benefit from our sector experience and personal advisory service. Our expertise helps start-ups mature into multi-million dollar enterprises, family firms to transition to the next generation, and business owners achieve financial success. Clients receive trusted advice about major financial decisions and planning for the future. Our Solutions Auditing Accounting & Bookkeeping Small Business Consulting Family Business Advisory Estate Planning Succession Planning Valuation and Litigation Services Forensic Accounting Tax Services 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Contact Us Office Location:- 200 Schulz Drive, Suite 400 Red Bank, NJ 07701–6745 Phone:- 732.747.0500 Fax:- 732–747–7700 Email:- info@curchin.com Facebook Linkedin Vimeo RSS

Curchin Group Accounting Firm of New Jersey

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https://medium.com/@curchin.info/curchin-group-accounting-firm-of-new-jersey-919ce1c87fd8

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['Curchin Group']

2019-11-22 13:25:02.115000+00:00

['Accounting']

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The Accountant’s ultimate guide to starting a 1000 subscribers email list When you’re starting a new accounting firm or trying to enter a new niche or industry, it can be quite difficult to get new clients. You hustle for months trying to: cold email cold call attend a few networking events here and there. But still, you are getting pennies on the dollar for an 80 hours work week! You realize getting clients is not as easy as all the gurus out there said it would be. There are two main reasons why this happens. People don’t know you People don’t trust you Hmmm... It seems obvious that in order to start getting some reasonable work, you have to make people aware that you mean business and also that you are to be trusted. Building high quality, highly targeted email list is the best way to satisfy both these reasons. With 5.6 billion active email accounts expected by the end of 2019, it’s easy to see why you might want to get connected with your potential client via email. Once you have your email list up and running you'll be in a position to: Share useful accounting and tax tips to your list of readers... (Positioning yourself as an expert in your industry) sell your accounting services to a list of loyal readers. In this post, you are going to learn how to successfully start a list of email subscribers. We are going to Mostly examine how you can build an email list without paying for any traffic. but to scale you need to do paid traffic too! So we will touch a bit on that. If you are ready, let's jump straight into it! Decide on who you want to attract Before you get your hands dirty you have to know what type of person you are trying to attract. You are doing this to guarantee that you will be communicating the right information to the right people. Through your list of email subscribers, you can score a killing of new paying clients that trust and know you. This is largely because of the high conversion rate that email marketing claims as the undisputed champ of marketing with a 4.16% conversion rate! But to get this kind of conversion, you’ll have to focus on only one thing. That’s being clear on the type of person you would like to attract. The Ideal client! This means you should get their demographic information like: Their age, gender, income, and level of education. If you cater for B2C clients. Industry, annual revenue and size of the company for B2B clients. This info also includes where these clients are situated and what factors influence their decision. The all-important factor to consider is... What’s their pain points or problem. Answer these questions and you have yourself a description of your ideal client. Once you are done with that… You have enough information to construct a buyer persona that should look like... Voila! The more you get to know your ideal client. The easier it to share content that resonates with them. This step set's the tone for the rest of what's needed to successfully start an email list that works. Get started on your email marketing tool A simple Gmail account won’t cut it when you have to send mass emails personalized for the specific buyer’s stage your prospect is on. Plus you also have to analyze the insights and stats so you can optimize your emails to convert more. The top three email marketing tools are Convertkit, Aweber, and MailChimp. Each of these are suitable for different stages of your mailing list, from a few hundred subscribers to hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Click on the links to check each tool’s pricing plan: -Mailchimp - Aweber -Convertkit MailChimp gives you a feature-limited free version for up to 2000 subscribers. It’s a no brainer... That’s a nice place to start. This will allow you to validate whether having a mailing list is worth it, all without spending a lot of money trying to figure it out. Before you signup on MailChimp, you have to make sure that you have a professional email and your practice/firm’s physical address Once all that is done... All you need to do is go to the MailChimp website, sign up and you are good to go! Once you do this you would be ready to fish for your ideal clients and place them in your email bucket. Create a landing page to drive people to. this is where you will have to sell your email list, let potential subscribers know why they have to join your mailing list and what’s in it for them. a landing page is an easy way to enjoy a 40% conversion rate if you are a b2b accounting firm. Since you are starting off and not looking to lose a lot of money on this, you can create a landing page for free on Mailchimp... head over to Mailchimp and start creating your landing page… …this is assuming you took my advice earlier on when I told you that MailChimp should definitely be your friend when starting off. If you are looking for more quality and professional results, and you have the budget, take a look at these top landing page builder services: Hubspot Landingi Optimizepress Instapage Some of these allow you a free trial period before you commit. Now that you know where to go when you want to build your own landing page, the next step is being able to know what needs to be on the landing page. Here is an idea of how a well-built Landing page looks like. It has an easy and straight to the point headline Focuses on the benefits Has a clear and easy to see call to action What you can add is details of what the potential subscriber should expect when signing up for the mailing list The most important element of the page is… The inclusion of a lead magnet A lead magnet is your bargaining chip for the client’s email address… If you give them some reward, the better the chances of having a happy, grateful and willing subscriber. In the above example, the lead magnet is 2 months free payroll! Who would really resist such an offer? If you are clueless about what to offer your clients… Stick with me as I will show you how to create a lead magnet. A lead magnet is anything that is… (a)Immediately actionable and (b)of value that you could give away to the client in exchange for their email address. So what exactly can you give away? It can be an ebook A download of any kind An email course A video course A free service for a limited time There’s plenty you can choose from, as long as you know your ideal client’s pain points (these are what you are aiming to help the subscriber alleviate). Can’t think of anything to give away at the moment? Then stick closer to me… Let’s see what options you have. Giving away an ebook? If you want to give away an ebook and you don’t have any inspiration, you can simply head to kindle, type your desired search term and you will see the following… Hmmm… Already there’s a treasure trove of ideas that we can use to create an ebook right here. The good news is you don’t even have to buy any of these books since you are a tax expert yourself… You can simply borrow the inspiration and create a “just as good” 10 pager ebook that a subscriber will surely be grateful for. You can create an email course When signing up… your client could enjoy a 7 to 10 days daily course(totally dependent on you) — that will help him save a lot on taxes this financial year. If you have no idea how the course could be structured and need inspiration… Checkout Udemy and do a general search within your niche. Can you look at that! A lot of ideas already popping up on your screen… this is your holy grail and you can do whatever you see fit with it. If you have no idea what modules you can divide your course in — click through any of these you like, it will have the modules there that you can use to create the course… It will appear as such: There you go! 4 modules for a great 4-day course delivered daily to the subscriber's inbox… Wasn’t that hard, was it? now that’s covered… You can add the lead magnet to your landing page. Collecting emails This is the part where the bulk of the work is done, you can either do paid ads to attract new subscribers or you can put in the work and time to attract organic traffic. Luckily you don’t have to go far, you can start with: Emailing your current clients and leads you’ve cold emailed before These people are your starting point since you already have their emails. You want to add a link to your email signature that directs to the landing page you created earlier on. Like so… So whenever you send your next email, you will be promoting your email list via your signature. You will also want to create an email you could send to all the people you have emailed before, this includes leads you have cold emailed and you never heard from again (think of this as a follow-up email). Once you have exhausted all your existing connections, only then can you move on to the heavy stuff, buckle up… it’s about to get really bumpy! Using paid traffic For beginners, options like google ads could be a mountain task, to really move the needle and avoid wasting time, starting with Facebook is a good idea. Head over to https://www.facebook.com/ads/manager/. First, choose — “get more website visitors” Then click on creative ads, add your landing page/website link on the URL line. Creating Facebook ads is a topic on its own that I won’t cover on this post, you can find out more on how to write a great ad headline and text here. The next step depends on your company’s buyer persona for your ideal client. You need to know: Location of your ideal client Their industry or profession Let’s use MossAdams here as an example. They are an accounting firm operating across 50 states in the US, providing companies in the real estate industry with accounting services. Here is an idea of what they offer: Your interests will be based on the industry you work in and the micro-niches in that industry, also keep in mind the geographical location. Here is how it would look like: Once you have run a few ads and you have started getting some subscribers sign-ups… you can start using lookalike audiences. This is where facebook does the targeting for you. That was the last of the paid stuff. Now we get into a free method that might take you a lot of time to do, but it is as effective if not more! Posting content on your blog If you happen to want to blog, you better be different than the average person, considering that over 2 million blogs are written every day. In addition to being different, you have to be able to win against the search engine algorithm. To do all of that you have to: Write blogs based on popular topics within your niche. You can use buzzsumo to find the right keyword for the industry you are writing about. Write long blog posts and repurpose the content for your social media accounts Research your keywords thoroughly and don’t be afraid of using longtail keywords in your content Remember to include pictures in your blog and some stats to back up your arguments. I’ve just blabbed nonstop on how to create a quality blog post, but how do you use your blog to generate email subscribers? You create a blog upgrade Once you are done and ready to publish your blog, you can create a pdf version to make it easy for readers to download it (of course their email will be required to complete the download). You can also create a checklist based on the blog the reader is reading. Here is how it might look like: The reader will at most times be happy to receive the checklist to a point that they would gladly give you their email address. My final thoughts… The single biggest reason people will subscribe to your email list will probably be the giveaway you offer them. You have to wrap it nicely in words that sell it. Considering that 20% of marketers admit that email marketing is a primary source of income for their businesses, you don’t want to not have some kind of email marketing for your practice.

The Accountant’s ultimate guide to starting a 1000 subscribers email list

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https://medium.com/@gillycopy/the-accountants-ultimate-guide-to-starting-a-1000-subscribers-email-list-ce25dc927e15

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[]

2019-11-14 13:09:31.784000+00:00

['Marketing', 'Finance', 'Accounting', 'Insurance', 'Writing']

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QuickBooks plays a very important role when the user uses the payroll on-demand on the service of the customer around the world.QuickBooks provides the service technical support number when the user has any queries of the customer . our expert is friendly accommodating when you have to use the QuickBooks software. QuickBooks software is so competitive, advance and end to end the point.QuickBooks support also provides the customer support free number and toll-free number for the user when they have any issue related to the payment online or software related issue. Our support line provides the service at 24*7 users can call us at any time when they have any queries related to QuickBooks online. if you need to fly your business into a new position then maintain your pay budget.QuickBooks technical support resolves the queries related to tech error. when the user uses any software then errors are a common thing with software applications and chances are that programs face some functionality problems when used on a PC, Mac, Smartphone or Tablet.

QuickBook support line

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https://medium.com/@anjalikushwaha475/quickbook-support-line-a3824b9b3dc4

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['Anjali Kushwaha']

2019-11-28 09:09:47.032000+00:00

['Customer Service', 'Accounting', 'Business Strategy']

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How Can Intelligent Automation Help Streamline your Accounts Payable Processes? What if you could reduce the amount of time and money your organization spends on manual accounts payable (AP) processes? No matter the size of the organization, every company has bills to pay, but manually processing invoices is time-consuming, unsecured, and subject to errors. In fact, the Institute for Finance & Management (IOFM) reports that it costs on average $11.76 to process a single invoice and that the average organization receives over 1,200 invoices per month! What if you could digitize invoices while eliminating manual data entry? What if this solution saved you time and money? What if this solution was available in just one system? Electronic Content Management (ECM) allows your organization to reduce operating expenses, securely comply with regulations, eliminate manual data entry, and integrate with your existing accounting system or other line-of-business applications — either in the cloud or on-premise. Our patented award-winning artificial intelligence engine can bring intelligent automation to any finance department and improve productivity across the entire enterprise. After automating AP processes, organizations save over 70% on invoice handling costs alone, with a payback period of fewer than 12 months. Get started with ECM today to digitize, manage, store, and route all your financial records to improve productivity and save money. EFFICIENCY Eliminate time-wasting manual data entry by leveraging our patented artificial intelligence (AI) engine classify documents automatically and extract key data. Easy setup gets you up and running in just hours or days, not weeks or months. Intelligently cross-reference information effortlessly between accounting systems and other line-of-business (LOB) applications, streamlining three-way matching. CONTROL Protect information by applying access restrictions such as passwords, user controls, multiple layers of security, and encryption. Securely manage customer data to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and the Dodd-Frank Act. Setup automatic retention periods to ensure invoices are not deleted early or held too long. MONEY Reduce your cost per invoice by managing files electronically. Speed up invoice approvals to earn more early discounts. Reduce audit fees by simplifying record management and retrieval. How Does Your Accounts Payable Department Compare? Take a short quiz to find out if you could reduce cost and increase efficiency in your AP department here.

How Can Intelligent Automation Help Streamline your Accounts Payable Processes?

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https://medium.com/@hkbain/how-can-intelligent-automation-help-streamline-your-accounts-payable-processes-5ffc80d01180

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['Hk Bain']

2019-11-26 15:53:42.114000+00:00

['Accounts Payable', 'Accounting', 'Accounting Software', 'Ecm']

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Initial Situation First things first: the calculation and evaluation are individual for each shop. This is exactly why it’s so important to understand which of the three levers you need to pull in order to get the biggest increase in revenue for your shop. In our example, we assume that the shop: Currently has 1,000 customers, with an Average order value (AOV) of 50 €/order. From these 1,000 customers, zero are regular customers of the shop, meaning all customers order only once. That amounts to a total revenue of 50,000 €. Marketing costs are 7,143 € (customer acquisition costs over complete customer running time presumed at 1:7). In addition there are product/handling/shipping costs of 21,500 € (empirical values). These assumptions run on a margin before overheads (30%) of 21,357 €, as well as a profit of about 6,357 €. Assumption 1: 30% more customers If we now pull the first lever “Number of customers” and increase it by 30% to 1,300, the following changes result in: Revenue increases by 15,000 € to 65,000 €. Marketing costs increase by 2,143 €. Margin before overheads rises by 6,407 €. Profit rises by 1,907 €. Almost 2,000 € additionally, for 30% more customers — not so bad at all, is it? But what does it look like if you pull the other levers? Maybe even more will happen. Assumption 2: Average order value (AOV) raised by € 15 If we now pull the second lever instead of the number of customers, i.e. set the AOV to 65 €/order (instead of 50 €), the following changes will occur: Revenue increase by 15,000 € to 65,000 €. The marketing costs remain the same because we have put nothing into it to attract more customers or regular customers. The product/handling/shipping costs increase by 4,500 €. The margin before overheads increases by 10,500 €. The profit increases by 6,000 €. Amazing! 6,000 € more profit for only 15 € higher AOV — that sounds feasible, doesn’t it? But maybe the third lever can tickle even more out of this shop… Assumption 3: More regular customers — out of ten first-time customers, three place another order If you manage to convert 0.3 customers into regular customers, this will have the following effect on the shop: The turnover rises to 65,000 € here as well The marketing costs sink around 1,648 €, since it is more favorable regular customers to reactivate than new customers to activate. The margin increases by 12,148 €. The profit rises around 7,648 €. With the third lever, we increase the margin and profit most for this shop scenario. But as I said, every shop is different, depending on How your own shop is set up, How many customers you have, The AOV, and How many regular customers you have. Use the calculator in the spreadsheet and calculate where you can realize the largest additional margins and profits for your shop. Afterward, we’ll be happy to discuss with you what measures and what effort is involved. But what happens if we pull all levers at the same time? Assumption 4: 30% increase with all levers If we pull all three levers at the same time by 30%, thus increasing the number of customers to 1,300, the AOV to 65€, and the number of regular customers to three out of ten first customers, the following changes result for the shop: The turnover increases from 50,000 € to 109,850 €, more than doubling. The marketing costs remain the same. The product/handling/shipping costs rise by 19,905 €, since more orders are received and must be completed. The margin almost triples, from 21,357 € to just over 61,302 €. The profit more than triples, from 6.357 € to 28.347 €. And now it’s your turn. The easiest way to figure this out for your own shop is with our calculator spreadsheet, which you can copy here for free. Expert tip for all those who prefer to calculate everything themselves: If you know your revenue, AOV, and the number of your customers, you can calculate the repurchase rate if you don’t have it at hand. The formula for this is: turnover / customers / AOV = repurchase rate.

The 3 Levers of Growth for More Revenue in eCommerce

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https://bettermarketing.pub/3-levers-ecommerce-3fba8cec53a

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['Franz Sauerstein']

2019-12-04 02:23:40.869000+00:00

['Ecommerce', 'Marketing', 'Accounting', 'Growth', 'Business']

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It’s never easy to move on from the fun and merry season of Christmas and New Year’s break into the absolute high-stress zone of tax season. And it doesn’t matter whether your tax filings are of the basic kind or more heavy-duty — tax season is the one thing no one looks forward to. Unless you are a CPA or a tax firm of course. While you cannot completely eliminate the stress of filing your taxes, by focusing on the below-mentioned tips, you can learn to stay calm and avoid unnecessary stress as April rolls around. Getting Organized Is The Key This one is a no brainer. Getting organized is the key to staying stress-free during the tax season. Few things to keep in mind; · Don’t wait till the end — go ahead and figure out and organize the forms that you will need to file. · Prepare your paperwork in advance, so you are not left scrabbling in the end while filling out your tax forms. · Make sure your records are good all year through — so for example, if you know you can claim a deduction, then ensure your receipts are in order. · If you are unsure about the paperwork or unclear on specific aspects of filing your returns, don’t leave it till the end — ask for help. · If you have a dedicated finance department, then make sure your team is prepped and ready with the necessary documentation and accurate records. · If your business uses independent contractors, make sure you send the appropriate forms to them. Maintain Your Books All Year Through One of the best things you can do for yourself is to make sure your books are maintained all throughout the year. Make sure you track every little expense, loan, purchase, earning(s) of your business. The same holds good even for those who are self-employed or run a home business. Regardless of whether you use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets or more complex and efficient accounting software such as hosted QuickBooks, make sure you update your accounting software with all the relevant financial information for the whole year. Also, ensure that there are no errors with any of the data that is being updated into your accounting software. Keep Track of Expenses Carefully track and monitor your business-related expenditures for the whole year. Few quick tips; · Make sure you file your receipts by year and month. · To introduce more order in the filing system, subdivide your receipts into categories such as meals, gas mileage, entertainment, etc. · It doesn’t hurt to maintain notebooks or documents that can be updated with notes on expenditures — these can be extremely handy during an audit. Quarterly Tax Estimates It is always a good practice to review your business numbers for every quarter. Look at your profits, gains, and losses, as well as other important financials, so you are not hit by any unpleasant surprises when the tax season arrives. Make sure you track your profits for the whole year and then do a quarterly estimate of your upcoming taxes based on those figures. Plan Ahead to Maximize Deductions While there are some taxes that you simply cannot avoid, if you look through your tax filings carefully, you will be surprised at the available structures that are in place which can help you minimize your taxes. · Carefully scan the tax rules and regulations to identify which exemptions apply to your business. · Once you find deductions that are applicable to your business, see how best you can adjust your yearly spending to maximize those deductions. · Are you a startup? Did you start a new business? If yes, take advantage of the deductions available to you and get a much-needed tax break. Hire a Tax Professional or an Accountant If you find you are constantly stressing over your business taxes each year, maybe it’s time you hired a tax specialist or an accountant. Knowing you have an expert to deal with your taxes, will definitely take the pressure off of you and help you navigate the tax season much better. Just make sure your accountant has access to all the necessary paperwork and tax information. Learn to Stay Safe Tax season is a great time for scammers and criminals — they know taxpayers are usually stressed and under immense pressure when filing their returns. So scamming people becomes easier for them. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. 1. Don’t Fall for IRS Scam Calls Scammers often operate under the guise of pretending to be an IRS officer. They might threaten you with a law-suite or an audit or even an arrest. What you need to know, however, is that if the IRS wants to contact you, they will initiate engagement via letters before calling you. 2. Watch out for Phishing Emails Phishing campaigns executed by cybercriminals are again a very popular IRS scam option. Make sure you have antivirus software for all your devices and be extremely careful when you come across unsolicited emails — if you don’t recognize the sender, simply delete the mail or forward them to https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing 3. Secure your Information and Be-aware If you receive calls where the caller says they are an IRS agent and they ask for personal information such as your social security number, don’t engage with them and go ahead and block the number. If you want to double-check, then you can always directly contact the IRS over a number listed on the IRS website https://www.irs.gov/. Be careful about your personal and financial data as well — don’t share information such as SSN or your banking information with anyone. Also, try and keep track of your credit report and check for irregularities on a periodic basis. In Conclusion Tax season is always stressful. But it doesn’t have to be painful to the point of giving you sleepless nights or affecting your health. The above-mentioned tips and suggestions can help you stay calm during the tax season while also ensuring you don’t get hit by any nasty surprises. Know more ways to keep calm during the tax season? Share them in the comment section below.

How To Be Calm During The Tax Season

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['Yashu Varshney']

2019-11-27 07:04:20.173000+00:00

['Taxes', 'Tax Season', 'Accounting', 'Cybersecurity']

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Small Business Accountants Melbourne — an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesn’t Business Accounting Services Melbourne If a big amount is eventually distributed to the company, it’s going to have lots of value. Employ an accountant in the event you’re audited It’s statistically unlikely your company is going to be audited, since there are many little businesses and relatively few government auditors. The bucket provider may declare dividends that could be offset against the minimum repayment obligation. Also, you can think about employing an Accounting firm for your organization. Together with providing the standard accounting, tax and compliance services you would anticipate from a conventional accounting firm. As you try to find different approaches to raise and boost your organization, seeking specialist advice could end up being an important and beneficial choice. In the same manner a company can quickly become overwhelming, accounting can grow to be a hard, challenging and costly service to perform if you don’t have the proper expertise to aid you. It can be difficult for someone new to running a company to tell whether it’s well worth taking on a specific franchise. Determining whether your company requires a small small business accountant is a personal decision and will ride on your present financial situation, your business objectives, your plans for growth and the prior experience you might already have about accounting, along with other elements. Running your small company will present a good deal of challenges for you. If you’re running a little company, you’re probably wondering whether you want a little small business accountant to aid you with your financial circumstance. Driving your company drives our business enterprise. For instance, you earned $150,000 from your small business. This way, you’re going to be in a position to be sure your company may continue running even when times are tough. Every company needs persistence. So you have opted to begin your own business or purchase a present business or franchise. If you’re just starting out in your business, we take pride in mentoring you through the respective phases of your small business lifecycle. Figure out which investments and strategies can do the job for your financial objectives and future. Possessing a financial strategy offers you the freedom to create choices. Business success starts with an excellent strategy. Our purpose is to help you grow your company, find approaches to invest more and boost your productivity. During your life you’ll have different objectives and experience different financial challenges. If you’re on the lookout for a bookkeeper in Melbourne, speak to rdl today. You always ought to consult an accountant before purchasing a current business. You would like an accountant to be proactive and advanced. Also, a great accountant can supply you with business advisory services on how to deal with your income to steer clear of struggles. In contrast to public opinion, small small business accountants perform a lot more services than just tax returns. As your small small business accountant we can also help you decide which one of these softwares could be suitable. You might not be in a position to afford to engage a full-time accountant for your small business. There are a lot of ways to remain in touch with us and almost all of our bookkeeping clients have regular meetings with our accountants to make sure their company is on track. If you neglect to lodge information with the different government departments you may be fined. It’s wise for all business proprietors to have some understanding of accounting even if they’re not financing experts. Experts know many ways in which you can conserve money and limiting financial mistakes. It is essential that you fully grasp any overall advice provided is not necessarily suitable for you. First consultation with us is totally free and you won’t repent your choice. Its highest term is 7 decades and has a minimal yearly repayment program. Try to remember, late payments won’t only affect you but have a negative effect on your business enterprise. Work with our group of proactive and energetic small business experts that are highly competent in all elements of business accounting and taxation. It is essential for new businesses to establish the appropriate structure from the beginning. The Ideal Strategy to small business accountants melbourne If you’re an ambitious small business owner seeking to accelerate your company success we ask that you book a FREE, 1 hour introductory consultation to talk about your needs. Whether you’re trying to continue to keep your clients content or simply on the lookout for strategies to increase your goods or services, you need to just push on. In the event the client has an extensive history of on-time payments, sit down with them and find out a strategy. A new client or a huge project can indicate you want to cultivate your company more quickly than predicted. Before you purchase any accounting software ask us what is the very best and most cost efficient means to go. It can be difficult to keep an eye on each of the bills you must pay when you’re running your own company.

Small Business Accountants Melbourne — an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesn’t

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2019-11-28 06:41:55.016000+00:00

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This content will help you all to understand how can you hire the services of the best deep cleaning service providers in 2022. We love to clean our home on daily basis, not only this, we love to keep our home well clean for special occasions like new year parties and other loveliest occasions. Therefore, at one time or the other in our lives, we want to pursue cleaning activities for our home. But merely cleaning on daily basis won’t make out a perfect schedule, instead we can opt for hiring Deep Cleaning Services Hyderabad. But in 2022, we should at least give a note towards how should we hire the services of deep cleaning service providers to make their cleaning tasks go smart. What are the Perfect Platforms to Hire for the Deep Cleaning Services Hyderabad? Hiring the services of deep cleaning service providers is an important task to make our sweet abode clean. Therefore, if you are trying to hire deep cleaning services in the year 2022 , you must keep yourself abreast in the technology and ensure to hire the services of the best deep cleaning service providers via scouting the internet. , you must keep yourself abreast in the technology and ensure to hire the services of the best deep cleaning service providers via scouting the internet. If you want to hire the services of the top deep cleaning service providers, you can ask for recommendations from your family members, friends, and other acquaintances. It will help you get the best choices from various sources for deep cleaning services. If you want to pick the services of the best deep cleaning service providers, the best choice is to hire for the services of the top online portals such as ZoopGo . We will help you get in touch with the best and verified deep cleaning service providers. . We will help you get in touch with the best and verified deep cleaning service providers. In the age of instagram, you can also check out the Instagram handles for picking the top 5 deep cleaning service providers. Final Fame: With these ideas you can pick the best deep cleaning service providers and ensure making your home cleaning journey go at the best pace. If you are still looking for any other services say, Pest Control in Hyderabad, you can contact ZoopGo to hire for the services of the best pest control services who are completely verified by our staff.

How Should You hire Deep Cleaning Services Hyderabad in 2022?

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['Priya Agrahari']

2021-12-22 04:40:09.157000+00:00

['Deep Cleaning Service', 'Hyderabad', 'Cleaning', '2022']

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FastKlean is Celebrating 20 Years in Business FastKlean is Celebrating 20 Years in Business December is coming to a close, so it’s time for our annual end-of-the-year recap. However, this time comes with a twist, because we’ve got an extraordinary occasion. FastKlean is officially twenty years old! We’ll be sending all of our clients and newsletter subscribers a special 10% discount code to celebrate this, so make sure to check your inbox! Our Team So, given the special circumstances, we’re going to kick things off with a big shout-out to our team. We’d like to thank everyone who is a part of the company for their continual effort over the years. All of our cleaners, supervisors, managers, office staff and customer support division. Yes, it sounds a bit cheesy, but we would’ve never gotten this far if it wasn’t for our dedicated employees. All of you guys are truly wonderful! For a business like FastKlean, it’s really the employees, the team, that makes the difference. People need to know that they can trust us. They need to know that their property is in good hands. The team is really the heart and soul of our business. “We need great cleaners, we need excellent supervisors, and we need exceptional customer support. Our reputation, our entire brand is built around this. It all rests on their shoulders. I realised this from the start. I knew that I needed to find responsible and reliable people. People that I can trust. Because, obviously, I couldn’t ever hope to do it alone. This is why I always try to take good care of my team, and they repay me in kind by doing their best. And I feel really blessed that I have found such wonderful people. Some of you have been with me since the start, others have joined only recently, but you’re all very, very important, and I want to let you know that your efforts are really appreciated!” Antoaneta Tsocheva — CEO & Founder of FastKlean Read more here

FastKlean is Celebrating 20 Years in Business

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['Fastklean - Professional Cleaning Company']

2021-12-16 11:25:00.098000+00:00

['Business', 'Cleaning Services', 'Cleaning']

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Part time maids in dubai The very best maids in Dubai Our maids are professionally trained and with immense experience in cleaning and providing a satisfying environment for those who want to see their place turned perfect. Many a maid company in Dubai will not have such part time maids as ours — maids who have a wealth of experience and a versatile skillset. They are the best among any maid agency in Dubai. Versatile Hear at Spectrum, our maids are trained so that they are versatile at the cleaning services that they can dispense. They can clean several locations whether residence or office using the best equipment that fits the situation. Moreover, they can switch being just mere cleaners to performing other specialised skills such as pet care, laundry and ironing, and sitting services. The versatility of our part time maids in Dubai makes our agency one of the most coveted in Dubai. Punctual and Affordable Our services are relatively affordable than any other maid services that you might find anywhere here in part time maid in dubai. Our cleaning services make sure that though the price might be low; the quality of the cleaning is never compromised. We always make sure that the quality remains stellar throughout. We often come up with offers and other incentives that you will most definitely find attractive. Moreover we make sure that the cleaning is done quickly and according to time. Since we charge our maid cleaning services, we make sure that our part time maids are cleaning your house or your office space for only the hours that you specified them to be there. This way we make sure that maid cleaning occurs only to your liking and according to the way you would want within your specified time frame.

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['Alsen Arthur']

2021-12-13 06:56:20.965000+00:00

['Dubai', 'Maids', 'Cleaning', 'Cleaning Services', 'Cleaning Company']

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In this blog, we will have a brief conversation on Robot Vacuum For Hard Floor And Pet Hair. Pet owners know that there is nothing more frustrating than trying to maintain the cleanliness of their homes. Your pet is part of the family, which means taking care of their fur is a responsibility that falls on you too! We know it can be challenging to find time for yourself with work, kids, and pets — but finding time for them doesn’t have to be difficult either. We’ll show you how to keep up with all those pesky hairs with this blog post. Thanks. It can be hard not to feel overwhelmed by all of these tasks, from vacuuming everyday dust and debris to dealing with pet hair embedded in the carpet to having a jammed brush bar after removing fur from the vacuum cleaner. But what if we told you there was an easier way? That’s right! We’ve found the best robot vacuum cleaners for pet hair, so you no longer have to worry about any of those problems. What are the best robot vacuums for pet hair and hard floor? Based on our lab results and general performance, the best robot vacuums for pet hair overall is the iLife V3s Pro. It’s essential in its design and functionality, making it perfect to use as a starter model for someone who doesn’t have much time! The 99% collection rate means that you’ll never be left disappointed when cleaning up after your furry friend again — make sure not to overestimate how well one specific brand works since there are so many options available!. You can schedule your cleaning sessions using the remote control, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting or missing a day. The shedding sweater is affordable and offers robust performance at only $120! The iRobot Roomba s9+ is the best robot vacuum for your home. This device has it all with app connectivity, area-specific cleaning, and no-go zones! You can even use its Clean Base feature to charge or empty into the bag when complete, so you don’t have any dirtying duties on hand, at least which makes life easier as well since most people struggle with doing these things themselves anyway, whether they’re old or young. This robot has been a godsend for those who hate cleaning up after their pets. The Roborock S4 Max is an affordable option with valuable features, and it’s excellent at picking up pet hair on hardwood floors! It picks up 94% of fur in the average lab test-and 100% during certain types of navigation zones like sleeping areas or furniture you don’t want this little guy going near (like rugs!). With laser navigation technology that helps keep your home safe from missed messes, as well as room-specific vacuuming patterns tailored towards different kinds of flooring materials-you’ll never have dirtier carpets again once we’ve finished our job here today. What to Look in a Robot Vacuum: > Your cat or dog might be keeping you busy with their fur all over the house, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. With a robot vacuum cleaner in tow, your floors will finally be free from animal hair once and for all! Your cat or dog might be keeping you busy with their fur all over the house, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. With a robot vacuum cleaner in tow, your floors will finally be free from animal hair once and for all! > There’s no shortage of models out there — we’ve found some great ones here at Best Vacuum Reviews Daily (and they’re cheaper than most pet-specific vacuums). It may seem tough choosing which one is right; after all, nobody wants an expensive robot vacuum machine only for the sake of their pets…but fear not: follow along as I take care of this task quickly so both. There’s no shortage of models out there — we’ve found some great ones here at Best Vacuum Reviews Daily (and they’re cheaper than most pet-specific vacuums). It may seem tough choosing which one is right; after all, nobody wants an expensive robot vacuum machine only for the sake of their pets…but fear not: follow along as I take care of this task quickly so both. > It’s essential to research a robot vacuum carefully before purchasing it, as many have different features and specifications that can make them suitable for certain types of floors or rooms. For example, some work best on carpets, while others with better suction power will handle regular hardwood surfaces just fine with ease; try looking at the machine’s advertised data to determine what its capabilities might be once you get closer! It’s essential to research a robot vacuum carefully before purchasing it, as many have different features and specifications that can make them suitable for certain types of floors or rooms. For example, some work best on carpets, while others with better suction power will handle regular hardwood surfaces just fine with ease; try looking at the machine’s advertised data to determine what its capabilities might be once you get closer! > The Proscenic M7 and Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 offer up to 2,600 Pa of suction power. This is higher than any other robot on our list, making them perfect for carpeting with pet hair! The AIVI model by coving OZ mo t 8 delivers one 500gauge but might take more passes before collecting all your dog’s coats — just be sure you have enough time because the affordable robot vacuum won’t do anything else while they’re waiting. A few Tips: Stay home for your robot vacuum’s first few runs. Do a quick run-through of the house before vacuum cleaning to save time and hassle. Make sure there are no weird spots that may hinder your progress — ribbons on floors or strings from rugs would be perfect for trapping robot vacs! Do a quick run-through of the house before vacuum cleaning to save time and hassle. Make sure there are no weird spots that may hinder your progress — ribbons on floors or strings from rugs would be perfect for trapping robot vacs! Try emptying the bin mid-run. If you think your robot vacuum isn’t working, I can fill up one small bin in less than 10 minutes. And even with a house full of kids and dogs! If you think your robot vacuum isn’t working, I can fill up one small bin in less than 10 minutes. And even with a house full of kids and dogs! Check your Wi-Fi. If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum, the vast majority can only connect to 2.4GHz wireless bands and will not function properly if they’re linked on other networks. Ensure that your network is compatible with these devices before joining them to avoid any unnecessary headaches! If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum, the vast majority can only connect to 2.4GHz wireless bands and will not function properly if they’re linked on other networks. Ensure that your network is compatible with these devices before joining them to avoid any unnecessary headaches! Vac during the day. To ensure your mapping robot vacuum gets where it needs to go, you’ll want to schedule a run at 2 pm rather than midnight. The Best Time to Buy a Robot Vacuum Here are the best robot vacuums for hard floor and pet hair The top 8 Best Robot Vacuums for Hard floor and Pet hair are below. 1. iLife V3s Pro The iLife V3s Pro looks like its sibling, the slightly more extensive and more budget-friendly robot vacuum. It’s made from a smooth white plastic with black accents around the sides, making it easier to clean than some other vacuums on today’s market that have rough handles or bristles for sweeping up messes! Moreover, This 3″ high unit features a raised front lip explicitly designed so you can’t get stuck in places where your cleaner cannot reach; this also helps make sure dirt stays away when being transported back into the home base (just saying). The budget robot vacuum (low price) point does come at one minor disadvantage-the lack of gold cover over what would otherwise be seen as a pristinely beautiful machine. The iLife V3s Pro is a versatile cleaner that can handle any surface, no matter how tough. It has an automatic random pattern meaning it might miss spots or get fixated on one area too much for your liking, but this drawback could help ensure all sizes are cleaned thoroughly! Last but not least, arrow buttons on the included remote guide your V3s Pro back towards the dirt. If you’re okay with providing it with some supervision, this incredible value will serve floors well! Specifications: 2. iRobot Roomba S9+ The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a hot buy for any family with pets, as it can handle even the most discharged of hair. What sets this machine apart from its competitors? That would be self-emptying Clean Base technology! When your bin gets full, or if you anticipate completing one job and then moving onto another before emptying old dirt/hair into an external wastebasket (which should happen after every time), press down. The iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum is an incredible invention that does more than pick up dirt. The bin in which you place the hair and dander from your robot will be neatly closed when it’s time to empty all of its contents, making for a much easier cleanup compared with dumping this waste into a regular kitchen garbage can! But the iRobot Roomba s9+ isn’t just a vacuum. It can be programmed to clean specific areas of your home, such as around the kitchen table, and avoid others. Furthermore, For this process to work correctly, you will need an app on both devices which communicate via Wi-Fi connection between them; one serving as mobile remote while the other functions similarly but drives itself throughout each room automatically following its navigation map generated by various sensors included within unit’s exterior housing — mainly explicitly meant so we don’t have any more excuses when eyestrain starts kicking into high gear after spending too much time staring at computer screens all day long! Specifications: 3. Roborock S4 Max The Roborock S4 Max is an excellent and less expensive robot vacuum option for anyone who wants to clean their home without having an expensive and bulky vacuum. We found that it quickly created accurate maps on our layout, with the ability to store up to four different map settings at once! It’s able not only one room but also multiple rooms or even an entire level in just seconds — making this lightweight robot perfect if you’re looking after more than yourself alone!. Plus!, each unit can be customized within their app, so as many passes happen during one run (up to three!). Also, The no-go zones feature means we’ll never have Fido knocking over food bowls again. Specifications 4. Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro is a pricey high-end hybrid good robot vacuum that’s capable of mopping and vacuuming your floors while disposing of its dustbin when it’s done. The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ is an intelligent robot vacuum cleaner that cleans hard floors and carpets. It has an advanced suction power of 2600Pa to draw out dirt and dust from wherever it’s hidden while optimizing energy and maintaining low noise levels. The 360-degree camera scans your room to map the space, then creates a cleaning path. The Deebot automatically adjusts its height to clean under furniture and along wall edges. Its anti-collision sensors help it avoid bumping. Additionally, This is a robot vacuum. It will clean your floors, and it has a laser in front of it that detects objects on the floor so it can avoid them. The Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+ is an autonomous robot vacuum cleaner made by Ecovacs Robotics LLC, founded in 2007. Its features include three cleaning modes (auto, spot, and edge), as well as a remote for scheduling cleaning sessions from anywhere via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity. The N8 Pro+ model also includes True Detect. Specifications: Vacuums and mops Expensive Includes self-emptying dustbin - Strong suction power Minor mapping issues in testing Automatically detects carpet - Supports virtual boundaries, schedules, and zone cleaning Average battery life Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - 5. Proscenic M7 Pro The M7 Pro with its around design and raised laser sensor on top. It measures 13 inches in diameter, 3+75 tall, not including bristles! This crowdfunding sensation has 24 sensors to keep you safe from stairs or other obstacles while mapping out your home for optimal cleaning paths that won’t wear down any carpeting whatsoever- all without getting stuck halfway through a room because of one mistakenly coded passageway. It may seem not very clear at first, but once we break it apart piece by the stunning robot will become clear as day. Also, Designed with 2,600Pa of suction power and a HEPA filter to remove allergens from your home’s air as well, the $499 Proscenic M7 Robotic Vacuum is an excellent choice for those who need help cleaning. With remote capabilities or app support on both iOS ( Apple ) AND Android devices alike — you’ll never be without vacuuming again! Additionally, The powerful motorized brush tool means quick pickups everywhere, including hardwood floors-even in tight corners. You also have control over boundaries zones, so no-go areas won’t get vacuumed while you’re away or when someone needs their space back! But if all else fails, this little guy offers excellent vacuuming capabilities at a reasonable price point, too — perfect for those looking into starting easy solutions first before investing more money later down the road as they learn what’s best suited towards them. The heightened laser sensor, which aids this device in navigating and mapping your home, makes it taller than other floor cleaning robots I’ve tested but will still fit under most furniture. Specifications: 6. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid With a pet hair removal score of 100%, the Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid is one of our top performers for hardwood floor cleaning. It quickly collected all that fur from your floors and only fell short on the carpet by 89%. But don’t let this stop you! The robot vacuum also functions as an effective mop, so no matter what type or size problem we’ve got going here at home — between business trips, etc., just put some water into its patented tank area (which can hold up to 7lbs) then press “mop” mode. When we put the robot to work, a few areas needed improvement. The mapping experience when dividing rooms and controlling mopping functions proved challenging at first glance, with imperfections in both design elements and functionality so they can be improved upon for future models if necessary! But if you only need to clean a small space, consider the answers below. This portable vacuum has four levels of suction power and can get set up quickly enough! Specifications: 7. Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE The Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE vacuum is the perfect option for those looking to hold onto their investment and keep things clean. It features a self-cleaning brush roll, intelligent sensors that automatically detect particles on contact (as well as when they are moved around), an inbuilt waste bin with Bluetooth connectivity so it can be cleaned by someone else once emptied or replaced if necessary — meaning you never have dirty hands again! Additionally, The Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE ($599) is the perfect robotic vacuum for those looking to have their house cleaned without having to do any of the hard work themselves. This machine does all of your vacuuming and washing automatically with little maintenance required with just one monthly fee! The top-selling feature of these robots? They’re virtually flawless in every way-from how quickly they get up dirt off surfaces around your home or office space (less than 10 minutes!), right down t0 ensuring a dustbin full less often than once per month. With a self-cleaning brush roll, this vacuum is perfect for pet owners. It also has enough power to suck up all of your fur from carpeting! This makes it an Editors’ Choice award winner in our book — with great features like these, you won’t want anything else on the market today… Also, The nice thing about this is that you never have to come into contact with dust and debris. The downside? You eventually run out of bags! Specifications: Features a bagless self-emptying base and self-cleaning brush roll Average battery life Can Mops your home and supports scheduling, area cleaning, and virtual no-go zones Can get loud Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - It comes with a physical boundary strip. - I never got stuck in testing. - 8. Bissell Spin Wave Wet and Dry Robotic Vacuum The Bissell Spin wave Wet and Dry robot can both vacuum your floors to make them genuinely shine or scrub the dirt away using an oscillating brush. Up until now, Bissell’s upright wet and dry vacuums have been great at cleaning up both carpeting and hardwood floors. But the new SpinWave model goes one step further by offering two spinning microfiber pads as well! It can suck dirt from low pile carpets while also scrubbing away the grime on your higher-end surfaces, so you don’t need to worry about spots showing ever again — make sure not get it too close when cleaning because its suction power isn’t strong enough for deeply rooted problems like this. Additionally, The Spin Wave measures 12.25 inches in diameter and stands 3.25 tall, a fairly standard size for robot vacuums which makes it one of the more attractive models I’ve seen- I’m partial to its all-white design because it matches my home decor much better than most robot vacuums out there, with black or blue colors usually associated with them instead of gray like this device does now! Specifications: Mops and vacuums No mapping features or voice control Works with cleaning solution The robot got stuck on some furniture in testing Automatically avoids carpet when mopping - Conclusion: A robot vacuum can be a great way to keep your house clean and free of pet hair, but the best affordable robot vacuum for you will depend on what kind of flooring you have. For instance, if you have hardwood or tile floors, an upright cleaner with rotating brushes is ideal. If carpeted areas are more prevalent in your home’s layout, get a robotic vacuuming system that has both rotating brush rollers and suction power. And finally, if you’re looking for something specifically designed to remove pet hairs from furniture and upholstery (a common problem when pets shed), we recommend getting a specialized attachment. You can also read: best iPad floor stand

Top 8 Best Robot Vacuum For Hard Floor And Pet Hair

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2022-01-13 21:37:08.441000+00:00

['Home', 'Gadgets', 'Tech', 'Cleaning']

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Do you own an office or commercial building? No doubt, cleanliness is actually important everywhere. Cleaning the floor and the carpet is essential to maintain the hygiene. The presence of dirty carpets in the residential or commercial areas can result in great illness for you. The presence of the germs can spread different kinds of diseases. The use of the vacuum even left up the dust mites, bacteria; magnetize dirt, pet dander, and even dirt. It is extremely difficult to remove the hard soil. A professional Carpet Cleaners Sunshine Coast can give your help through affordable services by depth cleaning process. Personal Cleaning is not Always Good In order to bring a new life on the carpet, first of all, we all put the personal efforts at own in order to clean up a carpet. No doubt, it is a money saver option. However, in reality, it removes all the dirt at home or with own is possible. The buying guide gives tips for choosing the right rug cleaner in the Sunshine Coast area. Temperature A carpet cleaner rightly get temperatures as high up to 210ºF. Normally, the water temperature of about 140ºF is measured adequate for cleaning the majority of the rugs. If you wish to invest in a cold water carpet washer as they actually cost less. Meanwhile, the carpet washers can be utilized just when self-heating is not compulsory. All the carpet cleaners buying guide suggests making use of the cold water when cleaning costly or even antique rugs. Luckily, there are carpet washers that can easily heat up the water and even use the non-heated water just for the purpose of the cleaning. At the same time, there are non-heating carpets cleaning equipments that can accept pre-heated hot water in order to wash the rugs. Pump Pressure A professional carpet cleaner makes use of the higher pump pressure as compared to the home-use machines. Initiated just at 120 psi, the pressure of the pump pressure can be as high as 220 psi in business carpet cleaners. High-performance machine make sure for the higher pump pressure. Solution and Recovery Tanks Recovery tanks and bigger solution implies for the longer term of cleaning operations and less stoppage for refilling or even dumping. The size of the tank can different from 5 gallons to 15 gallons. Accessories The most important accessory for Leather Furniture Repair Near Me is the stick. Wands are classically single jet, though highly powerful wands are twice jet. For more information visit us www.carpetandleather.com.au

Keep Points to Consider with Carpet Cleaners Sunshine Coast

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['Carpet Andleather']

2019-12-27 05:21:10.889000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Carpet Cleaning', 'Leather Cleaning']

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The Post-Valentine’s Day Clean-up I have this fabulous, sexy leather strap-on harness. Or, I should say, my girlfriend has it. I have orgasms. Sometimes it stays pretty clean and we can, as recommended by Good Vibrations and its packaging, just wipe it down with a damp cloth. However, sometimes it gets some pretty heavy contact and the damp-cloth method is just not cutting it. Plus, germs! Since we don’t want to get the leather too wet due to concerns about stretching and the like, our options seem to be leather cleaner and leather oil. Neither of which disinfect, methinks, nor do they feel especially safe to rub all around my ladyparts. Which, of course, is the fun. Also, it has nice rivets and snaps to hold the ring that holds the dildo in place. Little crevices of metal on leather. It’s driving me so nuts about how hard/weird it is to clean that it’s affecting the frequency that we use it! Also it’s bothering me that I can’t find this answer anywhere. Are there seriously no dykes on the internet who are meticulous about cleaning their things? ’Tis a puzzlement. It’s a shame I didn’t have a camera filming me as I skipped into a leather daddy shop in Chelsea in my green Lilly puffer vest with Phish blaring out of the earbuds I’d wrapped around my neck while I chatted up the checkout guy to get the answer to your question, because it was really something else again. Despite my totally inappropriate getup, we had a lovely and highly informative discussion that yielded the following suggestions and tips: (1) For day-to-day cleaning, use baby wipes. The low-moisture content will keep the leather from getting water damage, but will provide just enough by way of suds to clean off any fluids left behind after a quality romp. (2) For maintenance, use saddle soap and/or mink oil. The suggestion here is to use saddle soap and/or mink oil before you store it, which means those products will have time to set into the leather so that they won’t end up on your parts. (3) For deep cleaning, take the items to the dry cleaner. Yes really. Quoth the fellow with whom I spoke, “They’ve seen everything, they’re used to it.” Now then, a quick note about that last statement: it’s true that dry cleaners have likely seen most everything. But still remember to be respectful of them and their place of business and wipe off any egregious stains before you bring the harness in for cleaning. My bed is a happy place, and there’s a fair bit of sex happening there. In the winter I use a down comforter and a pillow top mattress pad to amp up the warm and comfy factor. Both are white and there are some telltale traces of sex on both layers. I have a crummy coin-op washer and dryer that won’t hold the mattress pad, and I’m pretty sure washing a down comforter will wreck it — how can I get my bedding back to a more virginal state? If you say vinegar I won’t be shocked. If you say cornmeal, I will be. I will not say vinegar nor will I say cornmeal! I bet you all are so excited that the answer isn’t vinegar! Except you’ll probably be less excited when you discover that I’m trotting out another old Clean Person favorite, OxiClean. As old timers know by now, Oxi is the go-to product for treating our sexual stains because they’re of the protein variety and Oxi is aces on protein stains. Things become tricky, of course, because of your note that your coin-op machines aren’t big enough to accommodate the mattress pad. So what you’ll need to do in this case is to spot treat the mattress pad using an Oxi paste. Since the stains are older, you should be prepared to have to put in a little bit of labor to get them up. Start by laying down the paste and letting it sit for 30+ minutes. Wipe away the paste with a clean, damp rag, and then get after the stain with the rag and your muscles. You might sweat! This is okay. When you feel like you’ve gotten the stain out, wring your rag entirely clean and go over the spot a few times to get up the last of the Oxi solution you’ve made. While you’re doing this, try not to soak the pad. It will get wet, obviously, but you don’t want it sopping and if you can contain the cleaning only to the stained sections that will help too. Let the thing air dry for a few hours, check to make sure the stains are out, and then turn a hairdryer on the wet spots to finish the drying process. Now we’ll turn our attention to your down comforter, which absolutely can be washed without wrecking it! Isn’t that such nice news to hear on a Thursday in February? You’ll follow the same basic procedures as you would when laundering a down parka. Using a cold-water setting and a mild detergent, wash the comforter on the gentle cycle. When it comes out of the washer it will be terribly bedraggled-looking, but the drying process will fix that right up. Put the comforter in the dryer on a low to medium setting, along with a towel or two, which will help to protect the comforter from getting torn up, and a tennis ball, which will bounce around in the dryer to fluff and plump the down filling. There’s also a newish product, similar in function to the tennis balls but with so much more panache, that I’m super excited I get to mention because I love love love love love mine: DRYER BALLS. [testicle joke goes here] My mom got me a pair for Christmas, and now I use them whenever I do a load of towels to help fluff them up, since dryer sheets are a no-no with towels. They’d also be perfect for use with comforters, parkas, down pillows, what-have-you. What do you do when someone gives you flowers and you leave them in the vase until they’ve been dead for a week and are growing mold. Is there any way to make the vase all sparkly clean again? The boring answer is to hit the vase with a splurt of dishsoap, fill it with very, very hot water and let it soak for 30 or more minutes before cleaning it with a long-handled scrub brush. Something like this? But not that one because $20+ is way too much money to spend on such a thing. The fun answer is to drop either a denture cleaning tablet like Efferdent or an antacid tablet like Alka Seltzer into the bottom of the vase, fill it with water and let it sit overnight before rinsing out. Poofta! In the wake of Valentine’s Day I’m sure there will be many ‘curious stain’ queries, mine is of a more innocent nature — I was given a promotional Valentine’s chocolate which I foolishly put in my handbag to give to my boyfriend later. In the southern hemisphere Valentine’s Day was quite hot, and it didn’t take long for the chocolate to melt, squelching its gooey centre all over the inside of my handbag. No big deal really, as I had wet wipes on hand, but my brand new rose pink leather wallet bore the chocolate-y brunt, and now has a really unfortunate stain that wont come out. How do I fix this!? It was meant to be a long-term investment buy, splashing out on a lovely leather wallet, and now it looks like I left it in a puddle over night! This is going to sound like it’s not right, because we’ve all been trained up to think that leather + water = big no-no, but the first thing to try here is mixing up a water and dishsoap (or handsoap or laundry detergent) solution so that it gets very sudsy. Then dip a clean rag or sponge into your bubbles so that it picks up the suds but doesn’t get saturated with water, and clean the leather with the foam. You could even put on some ‘90s-era dance music and be all, “FOAM PARTY!!!” or you could just be normal and listen to Celine Dion. Your choice. If there still appears to be a greasy stain once you’ve gone the foam route and allowed the wallet to dry completely, get your hands on some cornstarch and put a mound of it on the stain. Let that sit for at least 15 minutes before brushing it away. The cornstarch should pull up any grease that’s soaked into the leather. Lastly, if all else fails take it into a cobbler or a cleaner that specializes in leather and have it professionally treated. Or just skip straight to that step! Previously: This Valentine’s Day, Say It With Jewelry Cleaner. Jolie Kerr is not paid to endorse any of the products mentioned in this column, but she sure would be very happy to accept any free samples the manufacturers care to send her way! Are you curious to know if she’s answered a question you have? Do check out the archives, listed by topic. More importantly: is anything you own dirty? Photo by archidea, via Shutterstock

The Post-Valentine’s Day Clean-up

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2016-06-01 21:31:58.852000+00:00

['Advice', 'Cleaning']

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The Tile Cleaning Of My Grandmother’s House A person’s surroundings directly affect his/her mental condition and it is even truer in my case. Whenever I feel stressed, I cope with this condition by doing the cleaning. I have this habit since my childhood that cleaning a place gives me real peace because it feels like I have cleaned the debris from my mind. Similarly, dirty surrounding gives me anxiety. I feel like things are out of control and I feel compelled to keep things organized and clean. Tile and grout cleaning So, a few months ago, I visited my grandmother’s place in Bakersfield CA so that I can study for my final exams in peace. She lives alone so I thought that it would be best if I go there and study without disturbance. That’s when I took the toughest home tile cleaning challenge of my life. When I arrived at her place, opposite to my expectations, I could not find peace. There was no one and no noise, that is true. But it was the most distracting hellish place for a clean-freak like me. Basically, my grandmother is a sick woman and she cannot pay much heed to intense cleaning of the house. The worst condition was of the tiles of the upper floor of the house, where I was supposed to stay. Honestly, I could not bear it. So, the very next day, I set myself to work. I went to the nearby store and spent a large amount of my pocket money on buying the cleaning material. I bought the best tile cleaning stuff, bought mops and vipers. Then I came back home and I moved all the furniture to the other room so that I can clean up the floor of the room and then move to the next one gradually. I was sure that the color of the tiles was not brown but it was only because of the immense dust and spill-overs on it. I did not know how to start and where to start. So, I put a little water on a small spot on the tile and it turned into muddy water. The sight was so cringy that I almost puked. Anyways I looked at the whole big room and I had no idea how I was going to dispose of all that dust. At that exact moment, I realized that the cleaning of that room was not a DIY job. The layers of dust were staring at me in my eyes. So, I immediately called the best commercial tile cleaning service of Bakersfield CA because my innocent feeble tile cleaners were not strong enough to deal with such monstrous dirt. Stain Removal Services Bakersfield CA They gave me an appointment of the next day and when they arrived, they were themselves impressed by our ability to tolerate that much filth. However, they then started their work with professional cleaners and huge machinery. I just went downstairs because I could not bear with that sight. They asked me to come back in the evening and when I went back upstairs in the evening, I finally found out that the color of the tiles was white.

The Tile Cleaning Of My Grandmother’s House

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['Scott Danny']

2019-12-11 11:10:43.534000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Save Time and Be “Green” Although multi-tasking often leads to added stress, it does help us get things done. Being organized helps us multi-task and achieve quality at the same time. Did you see Real Simple Magazine’s article about how to line up the products in the bathroom that we use everyday? In addition, the same issue suggests ways to expeditiously clean the bathroom and use products that are not harmful to us and the environment. I polled the people with whom I work in the office where we typeset and found that several members of Storkie’s staff use white vinegar and newspapers for glass surface cleaning. In addition, several others use rags instead of paper towels which saves paper. Then, I polled the people in customer service for their special, “green and short-cuts” for cleaning and organizing. Two of our staff use a recycling bin that sits in the garage, for all glass, paper, and plastic. When anyone leaves the house, they drop the things for recycling in the proper part of the bin. Karen, in customer service assures me it saves time and leads to less clutter. Everyone unanimously agrees that a well-organized bathroom cabinet and clothing closet saves time when rushing about in the morning. Also, when a member of the family can’t find something, because everything has its place, Mom and Dad can help. Debbie said she has organized her family members’ things and closets with them since they were young. Now, it’s second nature that her family puts things back into their places. They all agree it saves time. Stores that specialize in “green cleaning” products and organizers have displays that motivate us to set-up our homes for ease of life. Be sure and go on an outing for inspiration and if the items in the stores are too costly, look at Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, and second-hand stores for storage and organizing items that will make our lives more orderly, and save us precious time. Let’s hear from you for ideas on saving time and cleaning “green.”

Save Time and Be “Green”

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['Storkie Express']

2017-01-21 22:03:05.932000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Organizing']

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Cleaning services in Kothrud S3 Care services are world-class standards professional home/house cleaners in Pune, providing the best service ever for deep home cleaning. We use natural cleaning products or government-approved chemicals only for cleaning, which doesn’t damage the look of your house and its belongings. We follow an immensely customer-friendly approach so that our clients get maximum satisfaction with quality service. We believe that customers are the king of the market and providing them the best service with complete satisfaction is our duty. That’s why we prioritize customer comfort and preference, which makes us the best house/home cleaners in pune. Services Covered by us in Home Cleaning. Floor Cleaning: We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. Cleaning of Toilet and Bathroom: We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. Clean All Surfaces: Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Walls & Ceiling: In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. Kitchen Cleaning: Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Window Cleaning: All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. Other Cleaning:Cleaning of electrical appliances, ceiling fans, switchboards, etc. Other Cleaning services offered by S3 Care Services : Carpet Cleaning Services Housekeeping Services Facade Cleaning Services Sofa Home Deep Cleaning Services Chair Cleaning Services Kitchen Cleaning Services https://www.s3deepcleaningpune.com/home-and-office-deep-cleaning-services-in-kothrud.php

Home Deep Cleaning Services in Kothrud, Pune

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2021-12-24 12:58:03.679000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Cleaning Services', 'Cleaning Company']

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Finding it difficult to clean your house daily? Not getting enough time to spend with your closed ones? Tackling work and home at the same time is getting stressful? Tensed about the comfort and safety of your newborn? Are these thoughts rushing in your mind and hampering your health? If yes, then you’re in the right place! My chores believe that every home is unique and personal. Every family has different needs, various priorities, and individual routines. That is why we help you get the right assistance as per your needs. The thought of spending the entire day vacuuming, dusting, scouring bathrooms, and scrubbing floors will make you feel dread inside. Between work, school, kid’s activities and family commitments this chore usually falls to the bottom of the list. That is when professional maid services come in handy. These services are a boon of modern-day civilization and hiring a professional maid service has its very own unique advantages. And, surprisingly, it is more affordable than you think. Here are several reasons why you should appoint a housekeeper or housemaid: To have a better social life: In this tedious working environment, it is very difficult to have an active social life. But what makes it more difficult is an unwelcoming place. Nobody would like to visit a place with dust and dirt all around. In this case, you need a maid who will assist you and will definitely prove to be beneficial. More Family time: This is perhaps one of the biggest advantages of having a maid. After a long day at work, it is good to know that there is someone to take care of the dishes and cleaning up while you spend some quality time with your family in the lounge. Having someone to do the housework for you means you have more time to spare and this time can be utilized with your family to make some wonderful memories. A helping hand: Most people choose to look for maid services so that they have someone to help them with almost anything around the house. While certain people do leave everything to the maid, some still like to do the housework themselves. Having a full-time maid looking after your house is a blessing in disguise when you have guests coming or you have a big party or event. You don’t have to worry about anything as you can efficiently get done with things quickly when you have a maid for cooking , cleaning, dusting and many more. Regular cleaning : Without a housekeeper, it’s hard to figure out when you’ll have enough time to do a thorough clean up of your home. For days your bathrooms may be left dirty, furniture caked with dust and floors stained and dirty. Moreover, many areas in your home require regular cleaning to prolong their lifespan. In such a case, you need a full-time maid who can manage all your work right from cleaning to cooking, laundry to caretaking. Enjoy the Me-time: Owing to your busy work life, you might be finding it difficult to pursue your hobbies such as reading your favorite book or travelling to a new place which will help you to relax your mind and keeps you away from the daily stress. In such a scenario you need a maid that gives you the chance to go out and live a little! Healthier home: After a tedious day at work, no one wants to come home to a mess. The first thing you want to do when you walk into your home is kick back and relax, but it’s hard to relax when the place looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in days. By hiring a maid agency you never have to worry about that and you can happily walk in and unwind from a long, hard day. For a stress-free and easy life: Taking care of the household is definitely a stressful responsibility. Every member of the family wants their clothes laundered on time, clean dishes to use, and access to a sanitary bathroom. All of this falls on your shoulders and cuts into the time you need to devote to your work or other responsibilities. When such a situation arises, you need maid for house who can take care of all the work and help you live a stress-free life. Time-saving and Professional results: Professional cleaning service staff are trained to be polite, honest, presentable and efficient. They are trained to use the right cleaning supplies and to handover your house in a pristine condition. They possess the skills and knowhow to do the cleaning in a more practical and efficient way. Therefore, even if you had the time to do home chores without any professional assistance, chances are you’ll be spending thrice the amount of time to achieve a spick and span home. An upgraded standard of living: Having a maid in Mumbai is a lot more than just comfort and convenience nowadays, it has become a factor of judging your standard of living. A maid helps you in every work be it small or big which in turn gives you the liberty to live your life the way you want. Take care of your newborn: Having a newborn is a very challenging time for most parents. Not only does it mean less sleep and less time for yourself, but having a new baby in the house also translates to lots of extra cleaning and laundry, both of which are too much for exhausted new parents. Hiring a maid for baby care helps reduce some of the housework off your shoulders. Cost-effective: Everybody has a misconception that hiring a maid can mend a hole in your pocket. But nowadays with so many maid services in Mumbai its easy to get an affordable and good housekeeper. A superior cleaning routine like this leaves a great impression every single time. To Maintain a Work-Life Balance: In this hectic, work-oriented world of today, maintaining work-life balance can be a tough job. Most parents miss out on their kids growing up, most of the young generation miss out on what life has to offer, and all because they are struggling to keep both work and home clean and organized. Hiring a maid near me service can offer a quick, easy, one-stop solution to this problem. Now that you know why you should hire a housekeeper, look no further! My Chores offers an excellent, experienced and trustworthy maid in Mumbai that will knock your socks off. What’s more, our cleaning services are affordable, so you are sure to find the perfect housekeeper to suit your budget and schedule! `

Why do you need a maid? Let’s find out!

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['Shourya Rawat']

2019-12-11 19:54:18.322000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Home Deep Cleaning Services in Hinjewadi, Pune S3 Care Services — All types of Cleaning Solutions for your Home and Office For being healthy, a hygienic environment is essential in your home. With the help of cleaning professionals, you can deep clean your house correctly and creates a completely sterile environment. If you are in Pune and looking for the best top-class home cleaning services, there are a lot of professional cleaning services available in Pune. S3 Care Services is a renowned company in cleaning services and registered as the top-rated cleaning services company in Pune for many years. Key Features of S3 Care Cleaning Services We have a team of expert cleaners who have all the skills and are well trained. S3 Care services have the maximum number of positive feedback than any other cleaning service in Pune. We have been providing cleaning services since 2010 and serving various regions of Pune. We have all the latest chemicals and tools along with eco-friendly chemicals or cleaning products. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal, so we provide the best cleaning service. Services Covered by us in Home Cleaning. Floor Cleaning: We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. Cleaning of Toilet and Bathroom: We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. Clean All Surfaces: Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Walls & Ceiling: In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. Kitchen Cleaning: Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Window Cleaning: All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. Other Cleaning:Cleaning of electrical appliances, ceiling fans, switchboards, etc. Other Cleaning services offered by S3 Care Services(Rather than home deep cleaning service) Bathroom Cleaning Services Floor Cleaning Services Project/Construction Site Cleaning Services Pest Control Services https://www.s3deepcleaningpune.com/home-and-office-deep-cleaning-services-in-hinjewadi.php

Home Deep Cleaning Services in Hinjewadi, Pune

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2021-12-22 07:54:35.272000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Cleaning Services', 'Cleaning Company']

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How to Keep a Clean House When You Have Lots of Kids! There are many ways to learn how to be a fantastic parent, but nothing prepares you for the amount of work you’ll have to put in to keep your house clean. As bizarre as it sounds, doing anything around children seems impossible, and in a blink of an eye, you’ll eventually find yourself stuck in a never-ending cycle of household chores. Still, if you want to learn how to keep your house clean while taking care of your little ones, we highly suggest you stay with us and give our ideas a try. Whether you’re a stay at home or a working mom, here are some ways to have a mess-free house. Invest in storage containers Having a few storage containers and baskets around the house can help you simplify your household chores. For example, if your children tend to play with a lot of different toys, the easiest way to clean up after them is to keep the essential toys in a storage container. If your children are old enough to learn how to contribute to the family, you can teach them the importance of storing their toys in a safe place and cleaning up after they’ve finished playing. In addition, use one storage container to collect the dirty laundry around the house or place laundry baskets in your children’s bedrooms. That way, they’ll always have a place where they can put away the dirty clothes, meaning you’ll have more time and energy for other household chores. Establish a cleaning routine Working in hot Australian weather all day just to arrive home and do some more work can be extremely exhausting. So, if you’re a working mom who’s struggling to keep the house clean, it’s advisable to establish a cleaning routine. For example, when you have the most energy, you can try to clean the busiest areas in the house first. That includes your kitchen and the living room, and once you complete the work, your home will look drastically cleaner. Next, dedicate one day a week to laundry, roof gutter cleaning, and your children’s bedrooms, and don’t be afraid to accept help if your children want to help you clean their toys or put the laundry in the dryer. Put everything away after use It’s easy to leave the messy kitchen after you’ve finished eating, but if you motivate yourself to put everything away after use, you won’t be dealing with these issues anymore. For example, put all the dishes in the dishwashing machine after each meal, return the used items back in the pantry, and put away your makeup and toiletries back on the shelves after you get ready for work. Learn how to multitask Multitasking is an essential skill that will help you achieve more and save some extra time for rest. For example, while your coffee is brewing, you can use that time to put away the dishes or clean the cutlery, or, if your toddler is taking a bath, clean the bathroom sink while they’re busy enjoying a warm soak. Schedule a deep cleaning If you’re having a hard time keeping your house in order, don’t hesitate to ask for help. By scheduling a deep cleaning once a month, you’ll definitely manage to take a break from daily household chores and dedicate more time to yourself and your family. For example, if your children tend to spill food on the floor, call a carpet cleaning team in Perth to make your carpets look like new again and consider hiring a housekeeper at least once a month. These professionals will take care of everything while you’re watching the kids. Although it’s important to learn how to handle new responsibilities, hiring cleaning services to do the work will take the weight off your shoulders and allow you to take care of yourself and your children. Get everyone involved If you’re a stay at home mom, you might think that you need to keep your house clean at all times. However, raising children and ensuring everyone gets a home-cooked meal at the end of the day is exhausting, which is why it’s advisable to talk to your partner and determine how to split household chores. Get everyone involved because, after all, you deserve some rest, and both your children and your partner are capable of providing some basic help. Conclusion Raising children and keeping your house clean is a lot of work no woman should do alone. Talk to your partner, split the chores, and rely on professional help to always keep your house looking neat and inviting. We hope you found this blog useful. Check out 5 Move Out Cleaning Tips You Must Know for more helpful tips.

How to Keep a Clean House When You Have Lots of Kids!

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['All Around Moving']

2021-12-15 04:54:08.230000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Clean', 'Home', 'Family']

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Here are 3 amazing methods of cleaning a glass pipe from wikihow Method 1: Use of Rubbing Alcohol Removing any loose filth from the pipe. Simply hold the pipe in an up-side-down position, then tap gently to remove any of the loose particles. Use a pipe cleaner, mechanical pencil, needle, cotton swab or maybe a thin object to remove the large and easily extricated resin bits within reach. Fill a sealable plastic bag with rubbing (isopropyl) alcoho l Buy 90% isopropyl, it cleans the glass pipe even faster than a 71% watered-down solution. Ensuring it is fully submerged. Alcohol has the property to break down the resin and tar. l Buy 90% isopropyl, it cleans the glass pipe even faster than a 71% watered-down solution. Ensuring it is fully submerged. Alcohol has the property to break down the resin and tar. Add one tablespoon of salt to the plastic bag Here, the salt will act as the abrasive sponge on the pipe, thus scrubbing away resin in the places you could not reach using the brush or sponge. Kosher or coarse salt is the best option to use. Here, the salt will act as the abrasive sponge on the pipe, thus scrubbing away resin in the places you could not reach using the brush or sponge. Kosher or coarse salt is the best option to use. Shake the pipe inside the bag, ensuring the salt reaches inside of your pipe It’s advisable to shake the bag for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pipe becomes visibly clean. Soak the pipe for long hours to remove very dirty pipes Add a plop of fresh isopropyl then let the pipe sit, submerged inside the fluid for relatively many hours before you shake it again. For 71% isopropyl alcohol, you’ll have to add a little more salt. Add a plop of fresh isopropyl then let the pipe sit, submerged inside the fluid for relatively many hours before you shake it again. For 71% isopropyl alcohol, you’ll have to add a little more salt. Rinse the pipe using hot water After removing all the salt and alcohol from the glass pipe, discard everything else into the toilet. Use cotton swabs or pipe cleaner to clean the remaining spots Method 2: Use of Boiling Water Remove any protracted ash or gunk Perform a quick and basic pipe cleaning by knocking out all the loose resin with a cotton swab wiping and dislodging any larger gunk particles. Don’t use cold water. Perform a quick and basic pipe cleaning by knocking out all the loose resin with a cotton swab wiping and dislodging any larger gunk particles. Don’t use cold water. Boil some water in a pot Ensure the water is enough to cover up the whole pipe, if possible by about 3–4 inches to be safe. Ensure the water is enough to cover up the whole pipe, if possible by about 3–4 inches to be safe. Submerge the pipe in water The pipe must be fully submerged in the water, and as it boils and evaporates, be around to ensure your pipe do not remain alone inside the hot pan, it may crack. The pipe must be fully submerged in the water, and as it boils and evaporates, be around to ensure your pipe do not remain alone inside the hot pan, it may crack. Let the pipe sit in simmering water for 20–30 minutes Remove the pot from heat the check whether the pipe still has some residue. Since it will be so hot, use oven mitt to check it, but do not douse the glass pipe in cold water, it will shatter. Use cotton swab or pipe cleaner to remove any excess residue In case it has some water stains, soak the pipe in a mixture of lemon juice and 2–3 tablespoons of clean water and allow it to air dry. Method 3: Use of Alternate Cleaning Solution Use denture cleaning tablets Place your pipe at the bottom of a Tupperware, then fill it with hot water covering the top. Then put in 2–3 denture tabs and allow it to sit and soak for about 30 minutes. Other domestic leaning methods include; salt and vinegar, baking soda and vinegar and sand and water. Place your pipe at the bottom of a Tupperware, then fill it with hot water covering the top. Then put in 2–3 denture tabs and allow it to sit and soak for about 30 minutes. Other domestic leaning methods include; salt and vinegar, baking soda and vinegar and sand and water. Buy specialty cleaning solutions Products such as simple green and formula 420 are meant for cleaning glass pipe resins. However, they are more expensive than the DIY solutions. Products such as simple green and formula 420 are meant for cleaning glass pipe resins. However, they are more expensive than the DIY solutions. Freeze the pipe to eliminate hard buildups Freezing the pipe makes the resin to harden and dry, and that makes them easy to dislodge. This should take about 30 minutes, then you can use some sharp or thin object to knock the resin.

3 Methods to Clean a Glass Pipes

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2016-02-12 04:50:00.300000+00:00

['Tips And Tricks', 'Cleaning']

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Cleaning services in Shivajinagar Home Deep Cleaning Services in Shivaji Nagar, Pune S3 Care Cleaning Services — Perfect Solution for all your cleaning needs (Residential & Commercial) We understand the customer’s requirements, and everybody wants to make every corner of their home or house always clean and bright. S3 Care cleaning professionals make impossible cleaning tasks possible with their skills and experience. We are not afraid of any cleaning tasks as we have highly skilled professionals who provide the best home deep cleaning in Pune. Moreover, we provide various types of cleaning services which are available for both commercial and residential buildings. We are efficient in offering cleaning services very quietly on your premises, so you can continue doing your work without any disturbance and feeling their presence. S3 Care services are world-class standards professional home/house cleaners in Pune, providing the best service ever for deep home cleaning. We use natural cleaning products or government-approved chemicals only for cleaning, which doesn’t damage the look of your house and its belongings. We follow an immensely customer-friendly approach so that our clients get maximum satisfaction with quality service. We believe that customers are the king of the market and providing them the best service with complete satisfaction is our duty. That’s why we prioritize customer comfort and preference, which makes us the best house/home cleaners in pune. Objective Of S3 Care Services We aim at providing household, office, and commercial cleaning services to all the regions of Pune, India. Clean all the germs and bacterias from your building, whether it’s residential or commercial. Providing you a hygienic and clean environment, so you don’t have to worried about the cleaning issues Deep cleaning is essential for maintaining any asset, whether it’s building or furniture, for long term Components of house/home cleaning service Cleaning of Bathroom including tub, mirrors, toilets, bathroom baseboard, hand wipe, shower tracks, and the exterior part of washrooms Mop down the surface, vacuum all rooms, clean doors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Kitchen cleaning includes cleaning the sink, stovetop, table, interior and exterior of microwave, cleaning kitchen walls and surfaces that become oily and dirty, and body of refrigerator and oven. Cleaning of ceiling fans, walls, and floor surfaces of the whole house. Services Covered by us in Home Cleaning. Floor Cleaning: We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. We use disinfecting chemicals and machinery equipment to remove the deep layer of dust from the floor surface. Cleaning of Toilet and Bathroom: We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. We do deep scrubbing of bathrooms, disinfect & sanitize it properly. Clean All Surfaces: Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Its surface, including steel, wooden, and glass of furniture and floor. Walls & Ceiling: In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. In the entire house, we remove dust from all the walls and ceiling. Kitchen Cleaning: Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Clean all the parts of the kitchen, including all furniture and electrical textures. Window Cleaning: All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. All of all the glass doors and windows in the house with proper care. Other Cleaning:Cleaning of electrical appliances, ceiling fans, switchboards, etc. https://www.s3deepcleaningpune.com/home-and-office-deep-cleaning-services-in-shivajinagar.php

Home Deep Cleaning Services in Shivaji Nagar, Pune

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2021-12-24 12:11:13.457000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Cleaning Services', 'Cleaning Company']

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Benefits of house removals Kingston services Ready to move into a new house, but what about the things that you have to take there too? It is obvious that as much as you are happy you are about the new house; you are worried about there location process too. But why worry when you can hire the services of house removals Kingston.They perform this task almost every day. They are trained and no what is the right way to end a process without making any mistake. So, hire them for the moving process, as there are so many benefits of hiring them No stress Hiring an expert take away almost all your stress. It is because there is nothing left that will worry about you. You get a trust that everything is in the right hand. When your mind is relaxed you able to do other things properly that need your attention.No wastage of time Also, when you hire a professional the process end on time that is told by you in the beginning. Also,as you don’t have to take part in the process, means you will not have to take off from your job. The time you get, you can spend on some else activity or if you want you can just enjoy your new house. Reliability The other benefits are that the moving services given by experts are reliable. At every stage, they stay careful and handle the stuff carefully. Something rarely goes wrong and you have to face any types of loss.Financially savvy The benefits are financial. No way taking services from a professional cost you more money. The money that is not according to your set budget. The services are given to you according to your budget. Also, the prices are fixed. Even if the process finishes late the company handle that. You don’t have to worry or pay extra. Insurance Another good point of hiring professionals is that you get insurance. It is very simple to understand.As the company is handling your valuable stuff so they give you insurance. If something happens because of its worker fault, the company will recover that loss.Services gave by the professional movers The services given by professionals areThe services start with planning. The team visit your home to see the size of the house and the stuff that need to move. They perform this exercise so in the end there is nothing left behind.The next step of the services is packaging. On that day the company bring all the material that is required.They also have tools to do the job. They pack every item with care whether it’s small or big.They finish every task pretty quick. As their hands work like a robot. After that, they bring in the van so they can load all the cartons in the van. They lift all the cartons with great care and place them properly so on the way they didn’t fall.The drivers who drive vans are also very skilled. They drive the van carefully and smoothly. They select roads that are good in shape.Once the stuff reaches your new home, they unload the cartons and place them in the rooms where they belong. It is an issue to know which carton has which stuff as they mark each carton while packing.Last but not the least step is the assembling of the house. They also help the customers in that.If there is something that you don’t need, for now, they will offer you a service to a place that in the company storage house. If they don’t have one, they suggest the one that is good and suitable for you.Once the job is done and the client gets satisfied, then they leave the home.

Benefits of house removals Kingston services

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['Man']

2019-12-11 12:09:03.086000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Amicable Functioning Environment Through Office Cleaning Office Cleaning isn’t a subject that should be debated upon but instead this should be considered a prerogative. There are countless germs that circulate in a workplace or a building premise. For example, consider various different people who within a day utilize the same microwave, restroom, espresso pots, and sink faucets. Thus, in a single moment right now there are countless pathogens making rounds within an office since generally there are those who find themselves cleaner than their counterparts. Moreover, additionally, there are those who make use of restrooms and don’t actually bother to clean their hands. The above elements are enough factors as to why regular Office Cleaning activity is certainly paramount. Even though many offices can happen well held and clean, the truth is there are many hard to completely clean regions that become perfect hiding locations for pathogens. These areas are also overlooked while cleaning the office. If the actual people that work in that particular office clean it, or a cleaning company is hired, Workplace Cleaning is normally an essential activity that needs to be finished with accuracy. The other cause as to the reasons extensive cleaning is quite vital is since the areas that are frequented the most are the same areas that are least cleaned. Because of this, these areas harbor harmful infections and bacteria in concealed areas where people may least suspect or even reach even though cleaning. It really is even not a question to find many employees getting ill and thus the majority are absent around the same day time. Consequently, it really is attractive to spend some considerable period of time in office cleaning melbourne for these extremely factors. Despite presently there being physical indicators both inside and outside restroom doorways, reminding and advocating the need for hand washing after each check out, to curtail the pass on of germs, people will still skip this activity. For instance, if each and every colleague at work cleaned their hands regularly, 99% of germs will be eradicated and therefore cleaning any office would be a great deal easier. To do this, it is imperative to spend money on containers of hands sanitizers positioned strategically at sinks or workplace desks. This might be appropriate and convenient for all those people who usually do not be sure you clean their hands, given that they can pump just a little solution and continue with their activities. Office Washing involves numerous activities which the next takes prominence; flooring cleaning, it offers polishing and waxing as well as the typical mopping and floor sweeping. The same activity range from shredding the floor from the previous polish and wax clean, after stripping it a fresh coating of polish and wax could be applied. This gives the ground a complete new appear, which is attained by utilization of cleaning equipment and recommended chemicals like floor buffers and polishers. Windows cleaning is usually another paramount job while planning for a complete tidy up of the office, washing the windows gives any office a presentable outlook. For example, an office filled with streak, grime, and dirt is a quick turnoff for most clients wanting to be offered for the reason that office.

Amicable Functioning Environment Through Office Cleaning

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['Shaun Paul']

2019-12-27 02:09:16.811000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Last time, I wrote about how I protected my laptop’s palm rest and touchpad with frisket film. I mentioned in passing how avid laptop users buy (expensive) skins for their palmrest and keyboards, and these include the iSkin for Apple laptops, among other brand silicone or rubber skins. Unfortunately, however, not all laptop models have skins that fit the keyboards. Also, I’m of the opinion that keyboards can stand the wear and tear of everyday use, and the best thing to do to maintain them is keep them clean regularly (yeah, that and both my laptops don’t have skins available for them). Besides, I like the feel of the keyboard beneath my fingers. Having silicone in between, no matter how thin, just ruins the sensual experience. My one-year old Compaq Presario V2000 was almost made new again with the LCD assembly, lid and housing replacement. But the keyboard was still filthy and grimy. The before image. Check out the grime to the left of the Z key. So armed with some patience, an hour of free time, and some cleaning implements, I set out to clean up my laptop. Computing.net and lifehacker have a few tips on cleaning your lappie’s keyboard, along with materials you can use, ranging from common household cleaning solutions to auto-detailing sprays/lubricants. Since I labored with cleaning my car’s exterior and interior the day before, I decided to use some auto interior cleaning implements. For this, I used Armor All protectant and some soft cleaning cloth (the kind that comes in different colors, and which street vendors hawk at intersections). Basically what I did was spray a liberal amount of cleaner/protectant to the cloth, and wipe each key thoroughly. I made sure to focus not only on the top surface, but also the edges of each key, where the grime usually accumulates. For the edges, cotton swabs come in very handy. As the protectant’s packaging said to “avoid use on painted surfaces,” I had to make sure I didn’t apply it onto the laptop’s painted surface (which, on the V2000, meant all the silver colored parts). Of course, these were done while the computer was turned off. And the finished product: Here’s the keyboard after cleaning. Here’s the before cleaning image again. Compare. As an alternative, you can use alcohol, or even water with mild soap. If you’re the meticulous kind, you can follow the computing.net link above and actually pry off each key for thorough cleaning. Desktop keyboards can easily be cleaned this way, and you can actually clean each key as if you were washing dishes. Now keyboards tend to accumulate dust, food particles, hair and other such stuff in between the keys. If you have a can of compressed air, or a manually-pumped blower (a nebulizer compressor will do, actually — you know, those noisy things you use when you have asthma attacks!) you can use this to force out any dirt lodged beneath the keys. You’ll feel great using a laptop that looks and feels new. Happy laptop computing!

Laptop Care: Cleaning my Laptop Keyboard

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https://racoma.org/laptop-care-cleaning-my-laptop-keyboard-202aea616928

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2016-06-01 06:05:53.320000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Gadgets', 'Keyboard']

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Carpet remains the most popular floor covering in the UK, however, with years of use your carpet is susceptible to damage, here are 10 tips on how you can get the most out of your carpet and make sure it looks its best for years. Carpet is probably the most popular floor covering in the UK, the large majority of British homes have carpet in one form or another, and for good reason, carpet is naturally soft, relatively affordable to install, and looks beautiful. However, carpet floor covering has specific maintenance-related concerns. If you want to get the most out of your carpet and make sure it looks new for the longest period possible, there are steps you should take to clean and care for your carpet. By taking a few easy steps and developing carpet care and a carpet cleaning routine you can get the most out of your carpet for the longest possible period. If you take care of your carpet, in the long run, it will be a worthwhile investment. If you neglect it and do not preserve it restoring your carpet to its previous condition may be impossible. By following a few simple tips and paying special attention to your carpets, not limited to the occasional vacuum, you will get the most out of your precious floor coverings. We will list 10 carpet care and carpet cleaning tips you can easily follow at home. With these tips, you will make sure you preserve the condition of your carpet for the longest possible period. 1. Vacuum regularly. The large majority of surface soiling that will settle on your carpet will be dry. The easiest and one of the most important carpeting cleaning routines you should develop is regular vacuuming. Find the time to vacuum your carpet twice a week, preferably, however, if that is impossible for you you can get away with hoovering heavy traffic areas, such as hallways and staircases, once a week and thorough hoovering ones every two weeks. Cleaning is the best and possibly the easiest way to get the most out of your carpet and maximize its lifespan. You can start vacuuming your carpet as soon as it has been laid, after that develop the habit of regularly vacuuming your carpets. Regular cleaning will maintain your carpet for years. As with most things, there is a right and a wrong way to vacuum, make sure you adjust the height of your vacuum cleaner per room and do not let the vacuum bag get too full. 2. Avoid moving heavy furniture. Heavy, bulky furniture can cause serious damage to your carpet. This does depend on how you arrange the space you have to work within your home, however, if possible avoid dragging heavy furniture over your carpets. All furniture will leave a mark on your carpet, however, if you regularly drag particularly bulky furniture over your carpets you will end up crushing the carpet piles. Also, try and avoid placing furniture with sharp edges over your carpets. All furniture will leave a spot and a mark on your carpets, however, sharp legs or edges may end up tearing through the fibers and reaching the underlay. If possible pick furniture with flat edges and as difficult as that is try lifting it not dragging it across your delicate carpeted floors. 3. Attempt to remove marks. As we mentioned, all furniture will leave marks on top of your carpets. Regardless of whether you have redecorated your home, if you have simply rearranged your furniture or not, you should try to eliminate the furniture spots in your carpet. To do so you can simply loosen the carpet fibers with your hands and vacuum them thoroughly. However, that may not always work. The best option for removing furniture dents from your carpets is professional carpet cleaning. Carpet steam cleaning carried out by a reliable cleaning company will eliminate furniture marks from your carpet. 4. Immediately deal with spills. Spills will turn into stains, if stains are left in your carpet for too long they become impossible to remove, even for professional carpet cleaning specialists. If you spill anything on your carpet do not leave it, try and soak it up immediately. Use a lightly damp cloth, or a piece of kitchen roll to try and gently soak the stain up, do not scrub it and, do not brush it, and do not agitate it. Any agitation will set the stain into your carpet. Whatever you do, do not use a brush with heavy bristles, you can tear the carpet fibers and your stain can turn into damage. The best way to deal with spills and stains is professional carpet steam cleaning provided by a cleaning company. If you leave stains too long on your carpet they become permanent, therefore, if you are not able to remove stains yourself contact a professional cleaning company as soon as you can and schedule a professional carpet cleaning service. 5. Avoid direct sunlight exposure. This is an often neglected part of the carpet care and carpet cleaning routine you should develop. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will, over time, fade the color of your carpet. If your living room or bedroom carpet is going to be exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods consider blinds. Put the blinds down during particularly sunny periods of the day. 6. Clean up accidents immediately. You have been very thorough and have taken great care to protect, preserve and clean your carpets, but you have pets. Accidents will occur it’s almost inevitable, given enough time. Urine is particularly damaging to carpet fibers. With time it not only sets as a stain but also has a particularly unpleasant smell. If your pet has had an accident on your carpet cleaning it up immediately. Firstly, soak up the stain with a lightly damp paper towel, go white plain white, any color from the paper can bleed into your carpet. Be firm and remove as much urine as possible from your carpet. After removing as much moisture as you can, mix a bit of dishwashing liquid with warm water and clean your carpet. Do not scrub, do not brush, use a firm soaking motion, you’re attempting to saturate, dissolve the stain and extract it. If your beloved pet has had an accident and you do not wish to risk it the best thing you can do is to schedule a carpet cleaning service as soon as you can. 7. Shoes and boots off. We know it does seem a bit…pedantic, but asking your guests and insisting that they take their shoes off does work, especially for heavy traffic areas. As we mentioned about 80% of soiling that will eventually find its way onto your carpet will be dust and dirt particles. You can avoid particularly heavy contamination if you simply take your shoes off inside the house. Make it law for everyone in your household to remove their shoes before walking on your carpets. Work boots and high heels are particularly horrible, they do not only track dirt inside your home but can damage your carpets. To be perfectly fair, slippers aren’t much better but at the very least they have not been worn outside, and will not track dirt and soiling onto your carpet fibers. 8. Place barrier mats. All floor coverings will get dirty and all of them require care and cleaning, carpet, however, is particularly difficult. It is always a good idea to place barrier mats over heavy traffic areas and in especially sensitive areas. If your carpet is close to your kitchen, there is a risk of an oil spill, hallways and entranceways are also susceptible to heavy soiling. If you have an external terrace to your living room consider placing a moisture-absorbent mat. All of these spaces will be protected by barrier mats, you can use a regular welcome mat, pick a visually appealing one, moisture-absorbing mats, or even an offcut of your carpet. Place little mats around those areas and doorways, even over heavy furniture to protect your carpet. Keeping a doormat (or a few) inside is a good idea. 9. Deal with snags. If you discover a sticking snag in your carpet do not pull it, pulling on it will cause a bigger problem, it will damage the weave of your carpet and the damaged area will become more obvious. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the carpet snag instead, tuck whatever ends may be left into the surrounding carpet area. Find the place where the yarn is still attached to the underlay, cut the snag and tuck the ends back into the carpet fibers. 10. Choose professional carpet cleaning. The best and frankly easiest step you can take in ultimately protecting, preserving, and caring for your carpet is using a professional carpet cleaning service provided by a reliable cleaning company. Carpet cleaning is important, without the specialized equipment, detergents, and experience a fully equipped carpet cleaning technician has it will be ultimately impossible for you to achieve the same carpet cleaning results on your own. We recommend steam cleaning your carpets once every 3 to 6 months. A carpet cleaning service provided by a professional cleaning company will not only clean your carpets but also sanitize and disinfect them. There is no better way to deal with stains or heavy soiling in high-traffic areas than a carpet steam cleaning service. To make sure your carpet is looked after as best as possible you can choose to use a professional cleaning company and schedule a carpet cleaning service. Manchester House Cleaning Services.

Carpet Care | 10 Tips for cleaning and caring for carpet at home | Manchester House Cleaning…

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['Manchester House Cleaning Services']

2021-12-18 15:36:07.321000+00:00

['Clean', 'Cleaning', 'Carpet', 'Carpet Cleaning', 'Carpet Cleaners']

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Corporate India has taken Narendra Modi’s mission to build toilets en route a cleaner India in all earnest. Leading online retailer Flickart has decided to donate around Rs. 200 Crores in setting up public toilets across the country. Flickart would not only build, but operate and maintain the toilets. These toilets would be built in urban areas, especially around major commercial and tourist attractions. In an exclusive briefing to TNN, Flickart released its vision of public toilets that it plans to set up across the country. Starting from Bangalore, Flickart would be creating state of the art public toilets, which apart from being eco-friendly would also help its users in relaxing themselves. These state of the art toilets will be fitted with seats which have sensors and would start playing soul soothing music as soon as someone decides to use them for their intended purpose. Also, these toilets would be fitted with Flickart devices which would help users in logging into the Flickart website and do some shopping. Shopping is the best form of relaxation and these machines would provide its users uninterrupted access to the Flickart website. They can indulge in buying items of choice and relieve themselves of their purses along with the shit. Raju Setaramani, Sales Head, Flickart Flickart is planning to market these toilets not only as a place which would help in ensuring that the city is kept clean, but also in ensuring that people get a more relaxed and private environment for shopping. These terminals would contain a special interactive feature which would help users shop more in less time. We know that people cannot sit in a toilet for an extended period of time, so we will keep prompting to the users what they might want to buy. In case, users are in a rush, the system would automatically select some of the goods and ship them to the user’s address. In case, they don’t like the extra products they can ship them back to us and money would be refunded. - Tendulkar Bansal, Business Head, Flickart These toilets would be self-sufficient, the shit generated by the users would be biodegraded and converted to bio-fuel and used for providing electricity and internet to these toilets. In a way, Flickart wants each user to feel responsible for running the toilets. This initiative would help in creating an emotional and physical bond between the toilet and its user, and will ensure that people keep coming back to the toilets. Flickart is also planning to introduce a rewards card, which would be given to every user when they use the Flickart toilets for the first time. Points in these cards would be added up on basis of the number of times a customer visits the toilet, the time he spends on purchasing items on the Flickart website and the amount of shit he/she generates. The points added can be used to purchase goods from the Flickart website. Flickart has decided to ensure that Mr. Modi’s dream of a clean India is achieved but in a way that everyone feels glad to have contributed towards it. It wants to ensure that people feel that — Every shit they take, counts and contributes towards building a prosperous economy. Author: Anshul Srivastava

Every Shit You Take, Counts : Flickart To Promote Clean India!

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https://totalnonsensenews.com/every-shit-you-take-counts-flickart-to-promote-clean-india-8c53a24ab6b9

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['Shikhar Srivastava']

2017-04-27 21:13:20.603000+00:00

['Business', 'Ecommerce', 'Narendra Modi', 'Cleaning', 'Satire']

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Ensure punctual, cost-effective, and punctual Cleaning Services A home is a place that must be tidy and safe from germs. However, keeping the home clean is a big task and requires a lot of physical as well as mental stress. The best option to get away from this issue is by hiring home cleaning services in Dubai. Home Cleaning Services in Dubai can help to clean the home thoroughly. Deep cleaning services in Dubai include multiple aspects such as cleaning sofa, curtains, windows, etc. House Cleaning Services in Dubai ensure every part of the home is well taken care of. So, in case you need the best and effective cleaning done, the service provider can help you. The floor and the old furniture often lose their charm as dust settle over them. Taking the deep cleaning services will help to ensure the shine is regained. So, if you are looking for shining home deep cleaning service providers can help you. SoClean Cleaning Service is the trusted cleaning and maid service provider in Dubai. Over the years the company has helped multiple clients to regain the shine of floors, furniture, and other peripherals effectively. So, in case you are looking for services we are here to help you. We promise to deliver the best cleaning services in Dubai which are punctual and cost-effective.

Ensure punctual, cost-effective, and punctual Cleaning Services

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['Soclean -Me']

2021-12-28 12:35:20.546000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Dubai', 'Uae', 'House Cleaning', 'Office Cleaning']

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by A Married Dude 1. I’ve been with my husband for four years, although we have just been married a few months. We have a really great relationship, with just a few issues, and the biggest one for me is housework. He does NOTHING. And it drives me insane. I think it’s a combination of a lot of things — his parents are hoarders so he grew up in a very messy house, and he has adult ADD which can make it impossible for him to focus on things, especially things he doesn’t want to do. He feels bad about not helping, he apologizes, and he laments over the difficulty of changing. But after four years, I’m at my wit’s end. I know that this is partially my fault — I mean, I knew what I was getting into! And he’s a good person, very loving and caring, and our relationship is otherwise very good. I know I have my own faults and craziness, so I try to appreciate the other things he does for me. But I feel this issue building inside of me like a big, ugly resentment monster, and I just don’t know what to do. I’ve tried different ways of approaching this — from letting him choose chores he prefers to do, from weekly lists, from angry outbursts, from leaving everything a mess to see if he’ll step up in his own time. Nothing has worked. We both work full time, and my job is very stressful, and I feel like I’m running two people’s lives in addition to work. It’s exhausting and I feel disrespected that he’s not even making an effort, and I also worry about how things will be when we have kids. In the past we talked about hiring someone to clean for us, but money is tight and I don’t know if that will be a good long-term solution. When I hear about my friends’ spouses installing new lighting or taking their cars to get fixed or surprising them with a clean house, I want to cry, because I’ve never had anything like that. What can I do? This one made me wince, because I was that guy, though I’m less that guy now (though not-not that guy either, alas). So I’m going to steal the Choose Your Own Adventure-style answer: If you think “If this stays this bad forever, I’ll divorce him,” pick Answer A. If you think “I want this to get as much better as it can, but I’m not going to bluff on an ultimatum I wouldn’t actually use,” go to Answer B. Before I do this, though, let me say two things in passing, either of which may get me burnt in effigy in the comments. The first is about hiring someone to clean: Do it if you can afford it. A lot of women, for reasons I don’t really understand, regard having a clean house as a moral issue rather than as a practical tradeoff of invested time to subsequent benefit. A great way to trade time for benefit is to earn money to buy benefit, as with going to a movie, or out to eat. Cleaning is just another item in this list; you may not be able to afford it, but you know that little voice that insists, whatever creative or professional ambitions you have, that you must also clean your own house? That voice is not your friend. Second, many women also seem to think that we men expect you to clean for us. There are indeed some men who do, but I think the majority of us don’t expect you to clean for us so much as we are perfectly content to live in squalor. It’s not like we lived neatly by ourselves and when we met you, we just outsourced the work. We just thought the sink was an ideal place to store dirty dishes for up to a week. I recognize that this is not our most winning trait, but we also don’t mean it as personally as you all often take it. On to Answer A: Bombs Away. Tell him you’re leaving for a weekend to go visit your mother, friends, etc. and that the house has to be in some kind of shape when you return, because you have to go right to work Monday morning. Then go and return. If he’s kept it in even moderate shape, thank him clearly, and tell him that you’re grateful because when you have kids someday, you’ll both need to keep the house clean. (The kids thing was a big part of me improving on this score.) He’ll backslide, of course, but you can then present backsliding as an active affront rather than as a passive failing, given past evidence of his successful performance. If he can’t keep the house on his own, even when you’ve made your demands clear, tell him you’re not sure you can stay together, since you’d need his help cleaning to take care of kids, and right now he’s looking like lousy father material, which means lousy husband material, and he should explain how he’s going to change, because much as you love him, this may be it. A couple of notes on Answer A: This is a one-shot strategy. “I’m leaving” loses its potency if used with any frequency. This is also a “Now rather than later” strategy; the grout is not yet dry on a marriage a few months old, so its easier to re-set some of the tiles. And, as the self-defense experts say, never threaten anyone with a gun unless you are able to pull the trigger. Which brings me to… Answer B: Co-working and Orca If you’re just trying to get what you can without an ultimatum, there are two things you might try (in addition, I recognize, to the many things you have already tried). First, clean with him. You both do the dishes. You both straighten the house. You send him off with the laundry while you dust. It doesn’t buy you what you want — he’s cleaning when you’re not to balance you cleaning when he’s not — but it does share the work somewhat, and it may lower the resentment, and it may train him a bit, while giving you a bit of leverage of the “But I’ve seen you do it before” variety. Also, a lot of women seemed to like the advice in that article about training Shamu the Orca and what it means for changing your husband’s behavior. It was all over the straight-lady internet a while back — here’s the link in case you missed it. These, btw, are two things my wife did to change my behavior (alongside bearing a couple of children), so they can work somewhat, in at least some circumstances. And if he’s incapable of cleaning even alongside you, you may have to reconsider Answer A. 2. How long have you been married, and can you compare your marriage to … an animal, or a musical instrument? A dozen years. The animal our marriage is most like is an axolotl. The musical instrument is a sarrusophone. I mean, a marriage isn’t a thing like that — nobody lives happily ever after, we just manage the tradeoffs. My wife’s basic life question is “How can I avoid making a mistake here?” Mine is “When I screw up, how can I recover?” On good days, having two different strategies is great. On bad days she thinks I’m too careless and I think she’s too rigid, and some of those days can be quite bad indeed. Tolstoy was wrong, is what I’m trying to say. Living with other people always takes work, and even the happy families still have to develop their own ways of snatching joy from the jaws of anguish. 3. My boyfriend of three-plus years (with whom I now live) just dropped a bombshell on me. We had sex pretty early on when we started dating (more like hooking up and hanging out, then turned into “dating”). It wasn’t great for the first few weeks, but I attributed it to not knowing each other well, and that he was maybe kind of a jerk who didn’t care about my satisfaction in bed? Then we talked about it, it got much better and is now pretty amazing. We had “the talk” and also “the other talk” about how many people we’ve been with, etc. etc. He told me he’d slept with two other girls, but they weren’t relationships and it happened only once or twice. (For reference, my number before him is three, one of them a serious boyfriend.) Fast forward two years, we’re in a fight about something related, and he tells me he’d never *technically* had sex before me, he was actually a virgin, only came close one time; he was afraid to tell me in the beginning and lied. AHHHH. I love this guy so much and we’ve talked about marriage and we’re super in love, want to be together for always. But I’m worried now that he’ll be curious at some point about what sex would be like with someone else. What do we do? Open relationship for a brief window? We’re both jealous types, so that would be hard, but I would consider it (not sure if he would). I’d always been glad he’d slept with girls before me, like it was a safety net for our sex life, he kind of knew what else was out there; but that’s gone now. There’s also the issue that he was capable of maintaining this huge lie for a few years (and lying about other things in order to cover this up). I understand how it was intensely personal and embarrassing for him, that lies can snowball, but … still. I’m kind of scared because we’re definitely good communicators and believe in talking about everything, and he’s a really good and honest man, but this has made me see him in a different light. In the history of bombshells, “I fucked fewer people than I told you about” is way down at the Pop Rocks end of the scale. It is difficult to convey how shameful it is for a straight man to be a virgin, and how the single most humiliating way this fact can come out is in a conversation with a woman he finds attractive. Even writing this, I can remember being in bed with my high-school girlfriend, working up the courage to tell her, in a strained whisper, that I didn’t know what I was doing. (She was wonderful about it, but even at a remove of decades, I can still recall the pain.) So I’d cut him some slack. As lies go, this seems more Match-style profile padding than Madoff-scale mendacity, particularly if you sidled into dating from hooking up. Also, to your worry about him being “…curious at some point about what sex would be like with someone else.” Unlike who? All those guys who say “Once I’d slept with 3 (or 8, or 17) women, I was all done being curious!” Doesn’t work like that. My first date with my wife was in the 1990s, I haven’t so much as kissed another woman since, and when I notice someone attractive, I’m still curious about what the sex would be like. We’re men. It’s what we do. So here’s the deal. Men who don’t cheat have one thing in common: We decide not to. And then we keep deciding not to. Monogamy isn’t some switch in the limbic system that gets flipped when a person meets The One (though it can feel like that for the first year or so.) It’s a social overlay on a species that isn’t actually monogamous. So the question isn’t “Does he fantasize about sex with other women?” (which: duh) but “Do you trust him not to act on those fantasies?” From your letter, you seem to find him trustworthy in general, so I certainly wouldn’t let the fact that he hid a deflating fact from a hook-up partner he ended up falling in love with convince you that he’s a bad person to be in love with. 4. My boyfriend of two years cheated on me three times: The second time (I thought it was the first until recently) was an extended Skype and Facebook flirtation with a mutual friend that really only amounted to emotional cheating but seriously hurt my feelings. I told him then that if he cheated again, I would dump him. Fast forward to last Christmas: an ex-girlfriend was sleeping over at his house due to some sort of car problem. In the morning he got into bed with her and they started doing the dirty, but they stopped before anything serious happened because he felt terrible about what he had done. According to the ex, he completely freaked out emotionally and spent a lot of time crying and dry-heaving afterwards. The two of them planned never to tell me what happened, because they didn’t want to ruin our relationship. But the next week rolled around and he couldn’t keep lying to me, so he told me what he had done and asked for forgiveness. Then he said, in the interest of complete honesty, that he had had sex with different ex about a month after we first started dating. He had taken her, and some other (mutual) friends, with him to his family’s lake house while I was starting a new job in a new state. Thanks, bro. I wanted to break up with him then, but we’d purchased tickets to go to Germany to visit his grandparents and I’d spent quite a bit of my savings on the trip already. By the end of the trip he’d convinced me to give him another chance. So now, it’s been almost a year since the last incident of cheating. Prior to that, we had been talking marriage and he’d told me I was the most serious relationship he’d ever had. Since then, we’ve lived together, adopted a dog together, etc. He is my best friend and in spite of his unfaithfulness, we make a great match. Our life goals are the same. I love his family, he loves mine, he’s talking about marriage again (he’s 23, I’m 21). The only problem is, I still don’t trust him completely. He’s promised never to do it again, and I consciously believe him, but I’ve developed jealousy issues in the last year that I’d never had before. I don’t like my new jealous self and I don’t like wondering where he is or what he’s up to, who he’s talking to on the nets, etc. I can’t marry someone I don’t trust, obviously. How much time is enough time to trust somebody? Am I deluding myself? Are we doomed? Moving in concentric circles out from the basic facts: You are 21 years old. Your boyfriend has cheated at a current rate of more than once a year. He let his ex sleep at his house. (“Car problem”? Srsly?) When you wanted to break up with him, the thing that kept you from doing it was sunk cost of air travel. You characterize your reversal of opinion not as “I changed my mind” but rather “He convinced me.” You don’t like who you have become because of his actions. I mean, I could go on, but believe me, your adopted a dog, cute though it doubtless is, would be pretty thin compensation for marrying someone you don’t trust, and he’s given you enough reasons not to trust him that I’d find it pretty hard to reverse that in anything like the time it would take you to find someone better. 5. My boyfriend and I dated for a year and half before moving in together. And we’ve only been living together for three months, but the hard part is, I’m starting to think I made a mistake. I had been in the same living situation (sharing a house with roomie friends from college) for more than a year and wanted a change. He was graduating from law school (had been supported by his parents all the way through law school) and needed to find a more affordable living situation since he was going to get cut off (at age 26) after taking the bar exam. At the time, finding separate living situations and negotiating the back-and-forth for another year seemed ridiculous. I had concerns about moving in with someone starting out on his own for the first time, rather late in life, and without a job lined up. I did, really. But somehow they took a backseat to our actually finding a place and putting our stuff in it together. If it helps, I’m 27 and have been financially independent from my parents for a LONG time, so I am truly having trouble understanding what he’s going through. I also think, shamefully, that he is really freaking spoiled. Now I find myself living with a man who’s driving me bananas, has no idea how to budget, and has no current income. We’re less than halfway through our lease and I’m wishing we hadn’t moved in together. We don’t have sex, we bicker a lot, and in general it just feels like we’ve lost our connection. Yes, we have talked about this. Yes, I am even seeing a counselor about this. I still think that maybe, the relationship is over, and the only things stopping us from breaking up are plans for the upcoming holidays with each other’s families and this signed lease. Help? Let’s see, you’re asking which would have the more negative effect on your life, walking away from six months of a lease, or sticking it out with a spoiled man-child with whom you have a bickering, sexless relationship? Um… You don’t even go through the usual Advice Column motions about how he’s a great guy and all, except for this one thing. It’s just a description of why you think you’ve made a mistake, and how unravelling it will be a hassle. And it will, god knows, be a hassle, because real estate, but speaking not just as a married dude but as a re-married dude who got engaged the first time much too young and out of inertia, let me tell you from bitter, lived experience that doubling down on chronic suck just to avoid some acute suck is a long-term bad proposition. So I hereby induct you into the large and distinguished body of “People whose letters asking for advice answer those very questions in that very letter.” Go forth and find someone more your match. Previously: Stay-at-Home Dads and the Confrontation-Averse. A Married Dude is one of several rotating married dudes. Do you have a question for A Married Dude? Photo via Flickr/boynton

Shared Spaces, Lie-Measurement, and the Manageable Hassle

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https://medium.com/the-hairpin/shared-spaces-lie-measurement-and-the-manageable-hassle-6cd89dafa455

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['The Hairpin']

2016-06-02 01:00:03.570000+00:00

['Advice', 'Cleaning']

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With the return of the spring season, Medford Township is looking for non-profit organizations to help clean up township properties through its Clean Communities Grant Program. Headed by Judy Scherf, the township’s recycling coordinator, the grant program gives money to non-profits in return for volunteering to clean up the township’s parks, streets and other properties. The grant money also pays for cleaning supplies and equipment. “The funding comes from the state to the township,” Scherf said. “It’s for cleaning the town. I have non-profit adult groups, and I have Boy and Girl Scout groups as well.” The state’s Clean Communities funding can only be applied toward cleaning township properties. The township’s Neighborhood Services Advisory Committee identifies a number of cleaning projects varying from parks to streets and assigns them to different non-profits. “We usually do the parks, like Bob Meyer Park, Freedom Park, Bende Park,” Scherf said. “That’s what the Boy and Girl Scout groups usually do. I recently had Jones Road done and Gravely Road done. Our adult groups go out on the roads.” To receive the money from the state, the township files a report detailing the projects and the organizations working on them. Scherf said the funding varies from year-to-year depending on the number and scope of the projects. “(The state) takes that grant and looks at how much work we did, what we worked on and how many supplies I bought,” Scherf said. “Some years, we haven’t been able to do a lot, and there are others years where we’ve had a lot going on.” Even though the grant money is only awarded for cleaning projects, the program has had a residual effect on the community. Scherf said many of the participating non-profits return to their project sites for further beautification and restoration on their own time. “We give them a donation from the program,” she said. “Afterward, they can do what they want with beautifying it.” One such example in recent years was a cleaning project at the municipal building on Main Street. Following the Clean Communities project, groups returned to plant flowers and further beautify the property. Another positive of the program has been its facilitation of a community service attitude among youth organizations. “The kids are learning so much from it,” she said. The Clean Communities program is something the township is pushing as the weather warms up and residents partake in more outdoor activities. Councilman Randy Pace took a few minutes to inform the public about it at last week’s council meeting in hopes to get more organizations involved this year. “Right now, we have about 10 to 12 non-profits involved,” he said. Scherf said the township is open to inviting new non-profits to get involved with the program. She emphasized businesses are not permitted to participate. For more information on Clean Communities or to get involved, contact Scherf at (609) 654–6791 ext. 322 or email jscherf@medfordtownship.com.

Medford looking for nonprofit involvement in Clean Communities Grant Program

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https://medium.com/the-medford-sun/medford-looking-for-nonprofit-involvement-in-clean-communities-grant-program-26300b64d884

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2016-12-19 15:34:38.693000+00:00

['Families', 'Headlines', 'Cleaning', 'Medford', 'Nonprofits']

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Greetings from Edinburgh Silver. Do any of you already own some silver but you have no idea how to clean it and keep it looking brand new? Well, we guarantee that taking the little time to clean it could not be easier. As you can see this goblet is extremely tarnished because it was left for nearly half a decade in a kitchen without being cleaned or taken care of. If you’re thinking cleaning this goblet below would be a nightmare then think again! Just look at the results our steps to cleaning silver can bring you. Cleaning this goblet took around 3–4 minutes and the results we got were truly stunning. Follow our few, simple steps below and your silver items will seriously look like it’s gone from looking 200 years old and ready for the dump to looking like it’s been cleaned and polished yesterday by a silversmith himself. Firstly, just rinse the particular silver item off with water. Then we apply Anti-Tarnish Silver Soap from Town Talk Polish Co. Ltd (shown below) generously to the silver with a sponge applicator. Once you’ve done that, rub the silver soap into the item with the sponge applicator and continuously do this until the tarnish is gone. Then rinse the soap off the item. If you rinse all the soap off and still find the item has some tarnishing left then very simply repeat the steps above! Here are some before and after pictures of when we cleaned our Goblet of Tarnish! It just shows you what a difference a few minutes can make. That is really how easy it is. No trouble and no wasted time. Also, we must add that if you want to put an extra shine to your silver items then make sure you buff it with a lint-free cloth! The cloth can also be used to remove finger marks rather than having to clean it all over again. We really cannot stress to you how easy cleaning your silver is. We really think that it is fun and rewarding to clean your silver up because it’s magical to see the difference between tarnished silver and newly cleaned silver. That’s everything you need to know about cleaning and taking care of your silver and we really hope that it has helped you out. Speak to you all soon! Sean at Edinburgh Silver http://www.edinburghsilver.co/ Social Media: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghSilver Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdinburghSilver or @edinburghsilver Google+: http://bit.ly/UPtOl0 Instagram: http://instagram.com/edinburghsilver or @edinburghsilver

Edinburgh Silver and the Goblet of TarnishHow to Clean Your Silver

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https://medium.com/@EdinburghSilver/edinburgh-silver-and-the-goblet-of-tarnishhow-to-clean-your-silver-9e5dd1154d25

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['Edinburgh Silver']

2015-12-18 11:32:14.993000+00:00

['Silver', 'Cleaning', 'Luxury']

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That roommate was a frequent reader of Jolie Kerr’s Ask a Clean Person column on the women’s interest site The Hairpin, which provides advice to novice homemakers. The advice is, at once, delightfully voicey (“Bleachie,” Ms. Kerr’s term for her favorite cleaning solvent, is a recurring character to whom the author and readers express their “❤”) and useful (bleach really does clean up surfaces like counters). And Ms. Kerr, with her column teaching millennial, gen-Y and gen-X readers how to remove personal fluids from leather or upholstery, is at the forefront of an online movement that’s taking homemaking from the stodgy, didactic world of Martha Stewart et al. to the cluttered homes of youngsters who apparently have no idea how to perform even the most basic task. “How to clean up vomit is a topic you’ll see on Heloise, on Martha,” Ms. Kerr said, “but you won’t find them in a context of people being honest about why they were vomiting on their party clothes.” “Hipster homemaker”* Jolie Kerr is in the paper! (Also: Jolie, how much newsprint/paper is too much newsprint/paper to stick to a refrigerator?) *To use loosened definitions of conveniently alliterative words.

Their Mouths Were Throwing Up on Their Party Clothes

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https://medium.com/the-hairpin/their-mouths-were-throwing-up-on-their-party-clothes-a616808a258

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['Edith Zimmerman']

2016-06-01 22:01:18.823000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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I don’t want to get rid of my sandals but seriously, they are disgusting. I am not a Sweaty Person or a Stinky Person in general. My socks never get stinky or sweaty, not even the ones I wear when I work out. Come the spring/sandal time, though, and I swear by 10 a.m. it smells like there’s a dirty dog and a bag of Fritos under my desk. I make myself sick, and I’m terrified that if I can smell my own feet, everyone else can, too. This happens with tiny strappy sandals, flip-flops — any shoe I wear without socks. I’ve tried sprinkling them with baking soda and letting them sit overnight, which helps for a day, maybe two. Can you help me? I don’t see how any kind of stink-destroying insoles could work here, since it’s only my OPEN shoes that smell like the devil. Why is this? This happens to my best friend, too, so I know I’m not the only one. Are we just The Stinky Feet Girls? I would give up on sandals entirely, but we live in Texas and shoes with socks just aren’t an option when it’s 103 degrees for 90 days running. Help us? Please? You might be The Stinky Feet Girls. But you know what? That’s fine! Sometimes I eat potato chips in my bed while watching episodes of The Sopranos that I’ve seen a hundred times. We’re all gross in our own ways. I think what we need here is a two-pronged approach: foot care and shoe care. Because you might be a Stinky Feet Girl, I would definitely suggest that you start using a daily foot powder like Gold Bond or Tinactin. There are also a whole heap of foot antiperspirant products out there that work a little differently from the powders, which absorb sweat but don’t stop it. Also they have delightful names like The Ugly Little Bottle, Ghost Grip, and Neat Feat. My suggestion would be for you and your friend to each buy one different product, test it out, compare notes, and if the first thing you tried doesn’t work, try another. Just in the same way with deodorant for the underarms you may need to experiment with different brands to find the one that works best with your body’s makeup. So that’s step one. Step two is to treat the shoes themselves. There are a ton of odor-neutralizing shoe sprays on the market, and I particularly like products made specifically for getting the stank out of athletic shoes, because they’re optimized for use on some of the smelliest shoes out there. Here’s one from Dr. Scholl and another from KIWI for you to check out. It may be that during the summer months you have to spray your shoes down each night when you take them off, but once you get into the habit of doing that it’ll become something you don’t even think about, you just automatically do. Like how you make your bed every morning. Automatically. Right??? I realize the topic of smelly shoes, feet, and all manner of foot/smells have already been covered. However, I have a smelly foot problem that is slightly unique. I am a lucky lady in that I get to walk to work every day — no public transport needed. As I am a comfort-over-style kind of gal, I walk to work in sneakers and change into heels once I get there. When I get to work in the morning I am usually first or second and can easily slip off my socks and sneakers with little embarrassment; I store my shoes in one of my filing cabinets, to keep any stink encased in steel. The problem is that in the afternoon I am surrounded by several coworkers (admittedly some very attractive coworkers, though that shouldn’t make a difference) and I feel extremely embarrassed when opening my smelly shoe drawer. Currently I have tried scent balls or sent sprays, but both just mix with the foot smell. I also have used baking soda which works well in my shoes but no so much in the drawer! Please help! You just need to put a Bad Air Sponge up in that bitch. That’ll do ya. Another idea is to get your paws on a pair of sneaker balls and pop ’em inside your kicks after you take them off in the morning, so that they absorb the smells right out of your sneaks while they’re sitting in the drawer. Sneaker balls are pretty easy to find — most athletic shoe stores like Foot Locker will carry them — and they’re pretty inexpensive. Amazon lists several options in the $4 to $10 range. If the drawer isn’t big enough to fit a canister of Bad Air Sponge, you can also check out a thing called Fridge It. They’re designed for refrigerators (as if that weren’t utterly clear/why did I just explain that??), but the principle of odor-sucking-upping is the same, so they’ll be small enough to pop into a desk drawer. I recently bought these cute flats from the Friday Bargain Bin. I love them! Great find! The first day I wore them was a gray day that turned into a rainy day, and they got wet in the rainwater. Now they’re a little dirty. Since they’re dyed leather I’m not sure how to go about cleaning them. A damp paper towel got way too much orange on it for me to be comfortable continuing. My roommate hasn’t worn hers yet … should I get her drunk when she does and switch out her new unstained ones for mine like in the Judgement of Solomon? Yes, you should absolutely do that. I’m not even kidding. All’s fair in love, war and Friday Bargain Bin Anthropologie Trinket Flats. Okay no, not really! (I’ve been working on this whole Ask an Astonishingly Mean Clean Person persona but it’s not really taking.) You can try a couple different things. Since they’re just “a little dirty,” a damp (DAMP NOT WET!)(I swear one of these days I’m going to have pop-up sponges made up that say “DAMP NOT WET!” on them and make a killing selling them to people who are forever staining their couches and shoes and carpets and such) sponge with a little blurt of dishsoap will probably take the grime right up. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you can get your hands on some neutral-colored shoe polish and give the shoes a good going-over with it or grab a pack of these nifty Express Shine Wipes from KIWI, which will clean the dirt off and shine the leather back up as well. “Neutral,” by the by, is a pretty standard shoe polish color, and you really shouldn’t have any trouble finding it. In terms of the dye coming up as you’re cleaning them, unless the color of the shoe is visibly changing its color, don’t worry too much about it. Dye is just forever leeching out of things — remember the girl who had the wild makeout session on her carpet and got dark denim dye all over the place? Previously: I Drank the Juice; I Cleaned It Up. Jolie Kerr is not paid to endorse any of the products mentioned in this column, but she sure would be very happy to accept any free samples the manufacturers care to send her way! Are you curious to know if she’s answered a question you have? Do check out the archives, listed by topic. More importantly: is anything you own dirty? Photo by iofoto, via Shutterstock

Ask a Clean Person: Fragrant Shoe Season Arrives Early

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https://medium.com/the-hairpin/ask-a-clean-person-fragrant-shoe-season-arrives-early-f6cbecdddf70

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2016-06-01 22:01:03.883000+00:00

['Advice', 'Cleaning']

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9 Easy and Cheaper Home Improvement Projects in Winter Yard work, roofing and entire home renovations may have to wait until the warmer months. Winter, however, can be prime time for completing certain projects that otherwise would not get done. For starters, contractors have increased availability since it’s their slowest time of the year. They’re also generally more willing to negotiate on labor costs. Materials — everything from paint to appliances — are also deeply discounted to make room on the shelves for new spring inventory. So, whether you’re selling your house in the spring — which is thought to be the best time to list — or you’ve just moved in, here are a few home improvement projects experts recommend doing in the winter: Before doing Winter home improvement, read article What DIY builders need to know? 1. Paint the interiors “Painters are likely to offer far more discounts and deals than they do during the overbooked summer, says one expert. “Due to the decrease in demand for exterior painting December through March, painters are likely to offer far more discounts and deals than they do during the overbooked summer,” says Matt Kunz, president of Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company. Kunz estimates the average lead time for a good painter in August is 3–4 weeks. But in December and January, it’s 1 week or less. If you’re doing the painting yourself, you can still save. Sherwin Williams is currently offering a coupon for 30 percent off its paints and stains through Dec. 29, 2019. (Keep in mind that you will need to keep windows open to let the fumes out.) 2. Paint the exteriors Depending on the paint you’re using — and most manufacturers include a paint’s minimum and maximum temperature for application on cans — winter can also be the ideal time for exterior painting. This is especially true if you live in the south since paint doesn’t dry well in extremely hot and humid conditions. Similarly, it doesn’t dry well in cold temperatures. Rico de Paz, who oversees Consumer Reports’ paint tests, says it should be at least 50 degrees F during application and shouldn’t drop below freezing for several days after painting. 3. Install outdoor lighting It’s only on the shortest days of the year that you fully realize how dark it gets outside. It’s only on the shortest days of the year that you fully realize how dark it gets outside. It’s only on the shortest days of the year that you fully realize how dark it gets outside and can see where you need light. Not only will installing outdoor lighting help your family stay safe, it may even allow you to entertain outdoors during the winter. In the latter case, consider investing in a heat lamp that will provide light in addition to heat. And if you add more outdoor lighting, the men and women who deliver your packages will thank you. It makes their job a lot easier. 4. Convert that spare room into a home gym You don’t need to have a New Year’s resolution to lose weight in order to benefit from winter’s low prices on gym equipment. In fact, half of the eight items on Consumer Reports’ list of the best things to buy in January can be used in a home gym. Based on the organization’s research, expect to find “deep discounts” on ellipticals, treadmills, scales and perhaps the most important item for sticking with your routine: a TV. 5. Refinish hardwood floors Curing new floors in humid weather isn’t a good idea. For a predictable finish, you’ll want drier, heated winter air. Curing new floors in humid weather isn’t a good idea. For a predictable finish, you’ll want drier, heated winter air. (N-Hance Wood Refinishing) Refinishing hardwood floors in the winter is tough when you are spending more time indoors and need to be on your floors. Plus, you have to find room indoors to store your furniture. However, the inconvenience may be better in the long run. According to N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Home Depot’s national partner, more humid temperatures can make the finish cure too fast. This results in a too-glossy, uneven finish. For a predictable finish cure, they prefer drier, heated winter air. 6. Professionally deep clean your carpets Spring is peak season for professional carpet cleaners. However, that means that if you’re hiring someone to give your carpets a deep clean, you’ll likely get a cheaper quote in the winter when business is slower. And that’s not the only reason. According to the professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service, Chem-Dry, carpets dry quicker in the winter. Clean carpets are also thought to help keep families healthier during flu season. 7. Update your HVAC system Dylan Murray, owner of Murray Builders NYC, knows from many years of experience that spring and summer are the worst time to need an HVAC contractor. That’s when their schedules are packed, and it’s not uncommon to have to wait weeks to get an appointment. Instead, Murray recommends hiring one in the winter when they’re more available and often when installation costs are lower. Plus, you won’t run the risk of making a decision based on the sheer desperation summer’s high temperatures incite. In winter you have plenty of time to do research and talk to technicians who aren’t being pulled in 20 different directions. 8. Start pre-spring-cleaning Why wait until spring to start your spring cleaning? Why spend the first beautiful days of the year spring-cleaning when you could have done it on more dreary days? That’s why winter is the perfect time to declutter, or as the queen of decluttering, Marie Kondo, says, “tidy up.” According to Kondo’s tips, you should start with clothes, books, documents, miscellaneous and finally, mementos. She also doesn’t subscribe to the theory of starting in one room and finishing it first. Her method involves starting with one category and finishing that before moving on to the next. 9. Remodel your kitchen “It’s better to tackle kitchen remodeling in the winter before lumber and cabinets see a large price hike in the spring,”says Doug Coyle, owner of House Doctors of Andover and Merrimack Valley. Coyle also explains that it can be easier to obtain the required permits this time of year. The government agencies that issue them, and ultimately give the green light for anything having to do with changing plumbing or electric, tend not to be as backlogged in the winter months. (Furthermore, January is also the cheapest month to buy a new wall oven, according to Consumer Reports.) If you don’t want to completely remodel your kitchen, but you’d like a fresh look, consider replacing the hardware. It’s amazing how far a few shiny new knobs and handles can go. Resource: foxnews: home improvement projects that are easier — and often cheaper — in the winter Related Articles: Easy way to make your own space DIY Smart Home Tips Before We Get Started Join our newsletter here and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest to get yourself updated with the latest industry news, home decor idea.

9 Easy and Cheaper Home Improvement Projects in Winter

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2019-12-27 02:15:24.868000+00:00

['Home', 'Home Improvement', 'Renovations', 'Cleaning', 'Home Decor']

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Jolie. Please. Once and for all. Yellow armpit stains on shirts. Shirts of all kinds. Fancy, beautiful silk shirts! (Ugh, why am I so gross.) Is there any hope? First things first, you are not gross. No, you are not and I won’t stand for you beating yourself up over the behavior of your glands, so just hush that fuss. Let’s put your silk shirts aside for a moment and talk about getting those pit stains out of cotton and other washable fabrics. There are a whole boatload of weird and wonderful ways to treat sweat stains that employ everything from baking soda to crushed up aspirin. I know! So great, right? There’s also apparently a sweat stain removal product called Pit Stop, which is HILARIOUS to me. (I have never claimed to have a highbrow or refined sense of humor.) I know nothing of it, but maybe someone reading here does and can provide a product review? The most commonly recommended way to remove yellow sweat stains is to mix up a solution made up of 1 tablespoon white vinegar to ½ cup of water. Soak your soiled shirt in the solution for about a half hour and then launder as usual, remembering to use cold water only. When it comes to silk shirts, you need to be super careful because of the delicate nature of the fabric. I would suggest taking the item to your dry cleaner as soon as humanly possible for you — again, remembering our “get to it immediately” mantra — and showing the attendant exactly where and what the stain is. If you’re really an overactive sweater, you may want to eschew silk shirts entirely; they breathe not at all and show stains like the dickens. They’re like a pretty but temperamental girlfriend whose good looks can only take her so far before her many dreadful qualities get her dumped. One last thing: if the shirts in question are white, you might have a moment where you think, “Oh la la la, I’ll just bleach it!” DO NOT DO THIS. Pit stains are protein stains, and bleach will render a protein stain even more yellow. Is there a good way of getting red hair dye out of various bathroom surfaces? No matter how vigilant I am, I will always find a missed splotch somewhere the next day, by which point it has had oodles of time to stain and won’t come off. After a few rounds of this, I start to worry about looking axe-murdery and gross. Is there a trick or will I just have to start dying my hair on the roof/covered in newspapers? Oh lady, have you ever come to the right Clean Person! I’ve been dyeing my hair red for 20 years. TEN YEARS, I MEAN TEN YEARS. I know your question is specifically about the one spot that you manage to miss every single time but first let me say: I do a ton of prep before coloring my hair. I have Soft Scrub and a damp sponge on hand, I line the countertop with a layer of paper towels on which to set my coloring utensils, and as soon as the headful of dye is applied I eyeball every surface for splotches of red goo. That said, there is always that one damn splat of dye that gets missed, giving it plenty of time to become one with your bathroom. If the stain is on the wall or another non-tile/porcelain surface use our beloved Magic Erasers to get it out. For porcelain, a couple of applications of Soft Scrub should take the stain out. (Splurt a blurb out directly onto the spot and let it sit for 10 or so minutes before wiping down.) For tile, spray with bleach solution or bleach-based cleaning product, get at the soiled area with a short-handled scrub brush, and then let the cleaning solution sit for 10–15 minutes before rinsing with warm water and your scrub brush. Any thoughts on how to de-funkify a mattress? Despite not believing myself to be the sweatiest lady on the block or having any memory of unfortunate spills, and though I am a dedicated sheet-washer, I feel like my mattress sometimes smells a little grody (my suspicion is that it’s where all the wafting kitchen smells in my doorless bedroom end up hiding). It’s not a terrible smell, maybe a little musty and not overly pleasant. Thoughts? To add difficulty, some parts of the internet have instructed me to sprinkle various powders then vacuum, but I am rugless and wood-floored and have no vacuum to speak of. Any solutions? I’m actually a little disappointed that the first Q-asker didn’t have a problem with smells because there’s a product out there called ExStink that I feel would be so satisfying for her to use on her mattress. But you’re here and so yay, you get to use this stuff! It’s a powder, so you’ll sprinkle it all over the mattress and leave it for an hour to pull the smells up. Normally, you’d vacuum the powder up, but since you don’t have one you should get a new mini dustbrooom, something along these lines, and brush the powder off. And do buy a new one — it won’t cost that much and I don’t want you using a dirty broomlet on your bed. If there’s any extra powder the brush didn’t get off the mattress, dampen a cloth and run it over the surface to pick up the excess. You can also run the same set of tricks using plain old baking soda. You might also want to consider buying a handheld vacuum; a quick review of Amazon turned up a number of pretty affordable options, including one that is shaped like a shark. You should absolutely buy that and then use it to menace your pets. If you don’t want to use a powder option, you could also spray the mattress with Lysol or any other similar disinfecting spray. Just remember not to saturate the mattress and give it plenty of time to dry before resheeting. Would love some assistance with the following quandaries: 1) How to remove the scent of raw onions from a wooden cutting board; and 2) How to remove lingering food odors from reusable plastic storage containers. You’re on, lady! Actually this is one where I’ll ask the commentariat to wow us with their weird and wonderful methods, but in my official capacity as A Clean Person here are two tried and true approaches: 1. To get the smell of onion out of a cutting board, sprinkle baking soda and kosher salt on the stinky surface and then rub it down with the juicy side of a half a lemon. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash with warm soapy water. 2. To get the stank out of Tupperware, fill the container with white vinegar, let stand for 30 minutes — longer for really strong smells — and then wash as usual. Okay, your turn now! Previously: Understanding Your Jeans. Jolie Kerr is not paid to endorse any of the products mentioned in this column, but she sure would be very happy to accept any free samples the manufacturers care to send her way! Are you curious to know if she’s answered a question you have? Do check out the archives, listed by topic. More importantly: is anything you own dirty?

Ask a Clean Person: Sweat, Dye, Must, and Onions

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2016-06-01 21:21:59.583000+00:00

['Advice', 'Cleaning']

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Ugh. Github forces me to type my password for every fork and repository I want to delete. That’s smart and all, but what if one wants to mass-delete a bunch of old, unused, forgotten, dirty little repositories that make his repository list look like a mess? well, that person follows this short guide: Open in a new tab all to-be-deleted github repositores (Use the mouse’s middle click) https://github.com/wildeyes?tab=repositories Use one tab https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall?hl=en to shorten them to a list. Save that list to to a file, and modify each entry so that it’s in the form of “ur_username/repo_name” per line, (not a full URL!). Use multiple cursors /selections for the quickest results with an advanced text editor such as VS Code or sublime (double click a word, then ctrl-d or alt-f3 to have multiple selections). Register a new personal access token with a delete_repo permission at this address https://github.com/settings/tokens/new Use the line appropriate for your operating system below, replacing UR_TOKEN with your access_token. L̶i̶n̶u̶x̶:̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶a̶c̶u̶t̶e̶ ̶(̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶o̶u̶g̶h̶t̶f̶u̶l̶)̶ ̶r̶e̶a̶d̶e̶r̶ ̶w̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶ ̶a̶ ̶c̶o̶m̶b̶i̶n̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶x̶a̶r̶g̶s̶ ̶+̶ ̶c̶u̶r̶l̶,̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶o̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶d̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶w̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶t̶w̶i̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶l̶i̶n̶e̶ ̶h̶e̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶@̶x̶w̶i̶l̶d̶e̶y̶e̶s̶. O̶S̶ ̶X̶:̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶s̶a̶m̶e̶ ̶l̶i̶n̶e̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶L̶i̶n̶u̶x̶ ̶s̶h̶o̶u̶l̶d̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶g̶u̶y̶s̶ ̶t̶o̶o̶.̶ OSX + Linux: (Thanks to @whitjck from twitter) while read repo; do curl -X DELETE -H "Authorization: token UR_TOKEN" " https://api.github.com/repos/$ repo"; done < repos.txt 7. Windows: Run in powershell:

Clean Up Unused GitHub Repositories!

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2017-06-25 12:29:43.329000+00:00

['Github', 'Terminal', 'Cleaning']

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Commercial Cleaning Services that Makes Your Workplace Appealing

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['Dial Cleaning Services']

2019-12-11 05:35:43.284000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Cleaning Services']

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We all know that our home is a place of refuge. You can also say that it is a place which comes at the end of the day for relaxation. Moreover, home is the only place where you spend time with your family and also create memories. There are many significant reasons for which you need to keep your home clean. It has also been noticed that most of the time, our life gets busy and we hardly have any extra time to clean our home. This is the scenario where the work of the Same Day House Cleaning Fort Worth comes into the picture. They also ensure that your house is completely cleaned and you can enjoy the healthy environment of your home. If you hire a house cleaning company, then you are going to avail of several benefits that are from the deep cleaning of your house to the professional cleaner at your service. The best thing is that you can hire a house cleaning company to accommodate all the cleaning needs that you have. In addition, you can select the cleaner as per your wish or demand. If you want, then you can have the cleaner simply once or twice a week, depending upon your needs. You will be amazed to know that you can also opt for part cleaning. That is, if you have enough time to do basic cleaning that is dishes and laundry, then you can opt for some different service known as the deep house cleaning. In this case, the professional cleaner will be sent to your home by the house cleaning company and then will also ensure that the work is done within time. If you want to enjoy the service of a house cleaning company as discussed above, then you need to opt for the best house cleaning company. When you walk down to the market in search of a house cleaning company, then you will find that there are lots of reputable companies present. But you need to put a little bit of research and find the best one.

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['Sam Smith']

2019-12-11 12:42:19.233000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Ask a Clean Person: This Valentine’s Day, Say It With Jewelry Cleaner I am like a magpie: I love shiny things. I love my shiny, shiny jewelry, but I hate that it gets dirty. I have a lot of silver jewelry and I hate cleaning it with those awful jewelry-cleaning cloths, because they always make my hands feel weird afterwards, and THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY. And what about my silver jewelry with stones in it? I have this gorgeous silver ring with a tiny chip of emerald in it, and I’m always afraid I’m going to hurt it somehow by cleaning it. And what about other metals! Does my gold jewelry need to be cleaned? What about my gold jewelry with stones in it? And what about all the rest of my jewelry that wasn’t expensive — my cheap but well-loved jewelry? I have this silver choker that I’ve been wearing for mumblemumble years, and it used to be bright and shiny, but now it’s kind of dull and ugly. Is there any way to restore it? Help me! I want to be as shiny and clean and sparkly as possible at all times! You can’t see me right now, but this is what I’m doing: CLAP CLAP SHINY THINGS! Do you remember waaay back when I started this column I told you how I loved polishing silver? The same totally applies to cleaning jewelry for me. Mostly because it’s so easy to get such an obvious reward, and Lord, couldn’t we all use a cheap and easy reward in our lives? All of your metal jewelry can and should be cleaned, and in a sec I’ll take you through a few different ways to do so. Whenever a piece has a stone in it, however, you do need to be a little bit more careful. Hard stones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires can be brightened up with most jewelry cleaners, but soft gems like pearls or opals need special treatment. Here’s a handy chart that explains which stones are tougher than others and what cleaning methods to use and to avoid. Here’s another one, in case you crave variety in your life. But back to your regular old metal jewelry. Since you said you hate the jewelry-cleaning cloths, you’ll probably be much happier with some sort of dip. You can buy commercial jewelry cleaner like Connoisseurs, or you can make your own. Look! There’s even a recipe for jewelry cleaner on food.com! I don’t know why, but that tickles my funny bone in just the right spot. There are, of course, many variations on DIY jewelry cleaner including hot water & vinegar (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, soak for 12–24 hours); hot water & baking soda (1 part baking soda to 5 parts water, soak 8–12 hours); dish soar & lemon juice (1 teaspoon soap to 3 teaspoons juice, soak 5–8 hours); and plain old white toothpaste and an old/soft toothbrush (scrub gently for 5–10 minutes, rinse with warm water). After cleaning, dry the jewelry thoroughly with a soft cloth. In addition to gold and silver, I wear a lot of copper/plain ol’ metal jewelry (that I love!), but it starts to reek of metal, and then my hands smell like metal and I don’t like wearing the jewelry anymore. Is there any way to get rid of the smell or clean the jewelry? There sure is! The easiest thing to do, unless you’re anything like our friend the magpie up thar, is use jewelry cleaning cloths. They’ll serve to both make your jewelry shiny (CLAP CLAP SHINY THINGS!) and to take the smell out. You can also use any one of the DIY cleaners mentioned above, as they will also serve to remove unpleasant metal-y smells. So, I am one of those people who wears the same pair of post earrings almost constantly. Every once in a while, I’ll decide I want something different and swap them out. But whenever this happens, I get to see all the yuck that has built up on the backs. It’s gross! Seriously! Also confusing, because I wear the silly things in the shower so they get soaped/shampooed all the time. But anyway, what do I do? I’ve tried dropping them in a cup of hydrogen peroxide a few times, and that has sorta worked. Unfortunately, I am now a college student in a dorm, and have no peroxide. My entire cleaning collection consists of laundry detergent, vinegar, and one of those emergency stain pen things. Save me from gunky earring backs! I have an easy solution for you that only requires hot water and a soft cloth or towel, but first let’s sit in the formal living room for a talk about earring gunk. The thing is, I am ABSOLUTELY a person who wears her studs for eons without taking them out, but it’s a pretty bad practice and here’s why: while you’re busy telling yourself that they’re getting clean they’re, um, not getting clean. In fact, what’s happening is that your dead skin and assorted forms of soap scum are building up on those earrings as a result of wearing them without a break. The great news here is that it’s really easy to get that gunk clean, so here’s what you’re going to do: either soak the earrings in a cup of hot or warm water (if they’re softer stones like pearls don’t use hot hot water), or just run them under the tap for a brief spell. If you go the tap route, it’s not a bad idea to plug the drain so that you don’t run the risk of losing your grip on your baubles and having them go down the drain. Once you’ve given them a thorough soaking, take the post of one earring and use it to scrape the gunk from the backing. Then use a soft cloth (an old t-shirt or sock works well here) to wipe away any excess from the backing and the earring itself. Done and done. So I have this silver bracelet with a few silver charms on it, and I thought it looked fine. But then the owner of the nail salon I go to told me I should clean it by putting dish soap in a pot of boiling water and boiling the bracelet in the soapy, boiling water for a few minutes. Can that be accurate? I certainly don’t want to experiment with my bracelet! Go ahead and experiment, you have my permission! Basically what she told you to do is a variation on the jewelry-cleaning methods we discussed upcolumn. The only thing to be very careful with when cleaning charm bracelets is to ensure that none of the charms contain stones — particularly soft ones — that can be damaged from the heat of the boiling water. Similarly, a number of my charms are enamel (the Big Apple on my New York charm bracelet is coated in red enamel, for example)(also are we going to GIRL OUT over how much we love charm bracelets? Can we, can we???), which need to be treated very carefully. So check your gemstone chart before going to town with any one cleaning method. When in doubt, it’s probably helpful to know that most finer jewelry stores (so, like, not Claire’s) offer jewelry cleaning services that aren’t terribly costly. Previously: Do Not Get Rid of Your Jeans, They Are Disgusting But Fixable. Jolie Kerr is not paid to endorse any of the products mentioned in this column, but she sure would be very happy to accept any free samples the manufacturers care to send her way! Are you curious to know if she’s answered a question you have? Do check out the archives, listed by topic. More importantly: is anything you own dirty? Photo by Studio DMM Photography, Designs & Art, via Shutterstock

Ask a Clean Person: This Valentine’s Day, Say It With Jewelry Cleaner

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2016-06-01 21:27:42.009000+00:00

['Advice', 'Cleaning']

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How (Not) to Make Natural Dish Detergent When I moved into my current apartment, I was told it had a dishwasher. Actually what it has is a machine that uses water and a tremendous amount of noise to take bits of food from one dish, swirl them all around, and stick them onto other dishes. This may have to do with detergent companies removing phosphates from their formulas; I’ve tried several different brands, and none seems to work. A maintenance guy even once told me the problem was that, paradoxically, I was using too much soap, which may have been clogging the pipes. So when a friend linked me to a recipe for homemade dish detergent, I was psyched. Here, at last, was the solution to my problems — and it was cheap and environmentally friendly! Here is that recipe: - 1 cup Borax — 1 cup washing soda — 1/2 cup citric acid — 1/2 cup kosher salt Mix it all together, and put one tablespoon in your detergent compartment as you would any other detergent. Use white vinegar instead of Jet-Dry in the rinse-agent compartment. (The washing soda you can probably find at your local supermarket, but save yourself the trip to various health and restaurant supply stores and just order the citric acid online. It’s cheap.) And here is how that recipe worked out for me. Attempt 1: I didn’t want to make a full batch to start with, so I scaled the recipe down to one tablespoon’s worth: 1 teaspoon Borax, 1 teaspoon washing soda, 1/2 teaspoon citric acid, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. I poured that tablespoon in the detergent compartment and white vinegar in the rinse-agent compartment. The result: My food-bit-transference machine had transferred even more bits of food than usual! What a hard worker! My dishes were unusably dirty. Attempt 2: Hypothesizing that my dishwasher might require more detergent than average, I used a double dose: 2 teaspoons Borax, 2 teaspoons washing soda, 1 teaspoon citric acid, and 1 teaspoon salt. I put one tablespoon in the detergent compartment and one in that little uncovered depression thing next to it. And, of course, I added white vinegar to the rinse-agent compartment. The result: The dishes were cleaner than they were after the first attempt, but still dirtier than with regular detergent. On top of that, the whole kitchen smelled like white vinegar. Now, when people on the Internet find out that I wash my hair with baking soda and vinegar, they immediately suspect that I smell like vinegar but simply don’t notice because I’m used to it by now. Well, let me tell you a fun thing, which is that you don’t get used to the smell of vinegar very easily. I know because, for weeks now, my kitchen has been filled with its scent, like a balloon at the foulest birthday party of the most disgusting child. Attempt 3: I was about to abandon the experiment when I realized that the recipe called for kosher salt, and I had been using regular old iodized table salt. Kosher salt is coarser than table salt and uses yellow prussiate of soda as an anticaking agent instead of calcium silicate. It seemed like those two factors might be the key to finally transferring my food bits down the drain. So I used one tablespoon’s worth of the detergent, this time with the correct salt, and the requisite white vinegar as rinse agent because I apparently lack the capacity to learn from past events. The result: Not only were the dishes still dirty, but the bottom of the dishwasher was covered in what appeared to be coffee grounds. I assume they must have gotten there from the garbage disposal, but their presence raises a number of questions, such as: - How? - Why? - Did someone seriously design the pipes in this kitchen so that literal garbage could be used to wash my dishes? - Did the kosher salt exert some sort of summoning power on the coffee grounds? - Is this like a witchcraft thing/Am I a witch/Am I finally going to get my Hogwarts letter? In conclusion, my dishes are filthy, and my kitchen smells rank. This homemade dish detergent could not have failed more spectacularly. But I know some of y’all are incorrigible dirty hippies and are going to try this anyway, so I will just say that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on it, and if you have a dishwasher instead of a food-bit-whirler, it might actually work out. Previously: A Guide to Natural Sleep Aids. Lauren O’Neal is about to move from Austin to San Francisco. Her new apartment will have no dishwasher, but it may still smell like vinegar. You can follow her on Twitter @LaurenEONeal.

How (Not) to Make Natural Dish Detergent

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https://medium.com/the-hairpin/how-not-to-make-natural-dish-detergent-859f22309a5a

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["Lauren O'Neal"]

2016-06-01 23:38:47.309000+00:00

['Cleaning']

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Keeping it Clean Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash The only thing that people seem to hate more than working out is cleaning. I am guilty of it too. It seems that no matter how hard I try, the dog hair reappears the second I put the vacuum away. The winter seems to be the worst because the furnace kicks on and blows the dust and hair from the vents. It’s never ending. When you start making a healthier lifestyle change it’s natural to want to continue it throughout the rest of your every day life. I have pretty much stopped using the super harsh chemicals to clean with. I find that vinegar and water work very well. I use a steam mop for my floors. I can add a few drops of essential oils if I want it to smell nice. I’m not sure I can give up my Dawn though since I have a LOT of greasy dishes. My house used to be clutter central. When I started losing weight and started removing clothes that don’t fit me anymore, I just kept going. I was on a mission to make my home clutter free. Once the clutter was gone, ok, mostly gone (I’m still working on it) I set up a schedule for myself that has seemed to work well for me. My biggest tip is to get the whole family in the habit of putting something back when they get finished using it. That was our worst fault and one we still break every once in a while. Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash Monday is bathroom day. We have three. Mine, the guest one and the one in my studio. I’ve put my son in charge of his, so that leaves me two to clean. I spray or wipe the shower down immediately after using it to keep it clean. That leaves the sink, mirror, toilet and floor. That is easily managed in a half hour. Tuesday is bedroom day. Again, we have three. My son is in charge of his. My husband has taken over Jess’ old room as his office, so he does that one. I clean my bedroom. Vacuum, windows, change/wash sheets and curtains, dust and done! Again, can be done in about 15–20 minutes. Wednesday is the living room. Dusting and a general de-cluttering takes about 15 minutes. Thursday is the kitchen/laundry room. Wipe down all appliances and windows, dust and wipe counters. Steam mop. 30 minutes. Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash Friday I clean up downstairs. That’s the rec room/studio/office. Again just a quick straighten, dust and mop and I’m done. Vacuuming gets done a few times a week because of the dogs, but my house stays a lot cleaner with this schedule. If I get super busy during the week I can skip a day and make it up on the weekend. If I have guests coming I am no longer in a panic tossing things into closets or behind closed doors. I just clean off the kitchen counter and vacuum and I’m guest ready. I do some deep cleaning on a regular schedule as well, but this is good for just keeping the place presentable long term without being overwhelmed. Set a schedule that works for you and get everyone involved then stick to it. A few minutes a day really adds up to helping to keep you stress free~!

Keeping it Clean

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https://medium.com/@sandikorshnak/keeping-it-clean-c963f8bd049e

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['Sandi Korshnak']

2019-12-11 19:40:13.278000+00:00

['Cleaning', 'Cleaning Tips', 'Decluttering']

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Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Covid test negative. All I need to do now is compulsively re-read my packet of information to make certain that there are no surprise instructions that appeared suddenly. It could happen. To distract myself today, I cleaned up my vanity. I bought make up organizers and tossed the stuff that was no longer any good. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, and mostly that it doesn’t looks like a Sephora exploded everywhere. In the process of cleaning and organizing, I discovered that there were no less than 4 bottles of lotion. It seems I have a tendency to keep buying lotions because my skin is always dry — and worse in the winter. All of them infused with whatever trendy oil d’jour is going on. Turns out that none of them will actually work via proximity alone. Which seems completely unreasonable. I simply cannot remember to slather my skin in emollient, at least until I’m fully clothed and at work for the day. A nice little walk was also had today while it was sunshiny. Little being the key. Basically, the distance to the mailbox kiosk and back is about as far as I can go before the pain starts to getting bad. I can push myself further, but it isn’t with a good ending. So, we set the baseline today to measure progress post surgery at least as far as walking goes. There are a lot of ways to measure progress though: pain levels, tingling in my legs, numbness, involuntary leg movements, among others.

Organization, Baselines, and the Mystery of Lotions

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https://medium.com/@nikkibarr/organization-baselines-and-the-mystery-of-lotions-872291761b86

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['Nikki Barr']

2021-12-27 02:01:46.575000+00:00

['Surgery', 'Organization', 'Cleaning']