Small-Business Owner? Ease Your Tax Burden With These 6 Tips

Even if it doesn’t feel like it, the end of the year is right around the corner. For the small-business owner, that means it’s time to start thinking — and acting — seriously about deductions. No matter what kind of industry you’re in, it behooves you to reduce your tax burden and benefit your business and yourself as much as possible before the ball drops at midnight on December 31. Don’t just randomly buy a lifetime supply of paper goods for your office. Here are six tips that will help you ease your tax burden for 2015.   1. Donate…

Remembering 50 Years of the Super Bowl

At the end of this NFL season is the 50th iteration of the big championship game. This is a great time to remember the last 50 years. Herein I will focus on a few different types of the most noteworthy Super Bowls to happen. Whether it was the best shellacking, most competitive games, or noteworthy for some other reason, be sure that I’ll include it on this list. Super Bowl III: NY Jets 16 – 7 Baltimore Colts This game wasn’t a great game outside of the context, so let me set it up for you. The AFL, little brother…

Fall Into Fashion With These Seasonal Accessory Trends

Summer is ending fast, and as the temperatures cool, fashion is only heating up. We love the cooler weather of autumn and winter, when we can add layers and accessorize without feeling hot and heavy under the harsh summer sun. Plus, the Mercedes Benz Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan, and more are taking place throughout the season, which means fall is the most important time to be ahead of the seasonal accessory trends. If you aren’t ready to commit to a new wardrobe until you see what all the designers throw down the runway, that’s fine! Here are…

How Student Contributions can Provide Nonprofits With a Strong Following

Students can equip nonprofits with a strong following by making contributions as part of their major. The unique mission is to augment students’ multidisciplinary programs while presenting an understanding of the role of nonprofits in today’s society. The experiences outfit students for volunteer opportunities and professional careers in nonprofit organizations across a broad array of industries and interests. Helping the Movement Students can reap the benefits of personal and professional development through giving back. With practical experience, they can gain a competitive edge in the job market by developing skills sought after in a variety of areas, including: Community service,…

Work Smarter Not Harder — 5 Ways to Better Your Business’s Social Media Use

Social media continues to dominate people’s free time and work time, and businesses continue to try and figure out how to monetize it. From small-business owners to Fortune 500 companies, everybody knows it’s important, but how in the world are you supposed to leverage it effectively? Sell too hard and you risk alienating the very people you’re seeking to reach. Don’t sell at all, and you risk missing out on an amazing — and totally free — marketing platform. What’s an organization to do? Well, don’t lose any more sleep over it. The trick is working smarter at social media,…

How to Save Money Buying Shoes!

While saving money on shoe shopping may seem like an impossible task, especially for all of the fashionistas out there, all it takes is a few minor adjustments in order to get the most out of your dollar. Altering your method of shopping and deciding on the right shoe styles you choose makes a world of difference. First of all, it is best to stick to the classics shoe styles that you know you will be able to wear for years. Sure, the latest trends may look awesome for a month or two, but after a while, all they will…

The Advantages of Having Your Own Swimming Pool at Home

Adding a cutting-edge and relaxing swimming pool at your own haven gives you a great time to spend with your entire family. This is the perfect opportunity to bond with your loved ones from dawn until dusk without any hassle or stress. A personalized recreational spot is a perfect place to collect and cherish precious moments with the people you love the most, at your own comfort any time. There are a lot of things to consider when you are planning to construct a swimming pool at your home. If you have the means to build one and you are…

Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Avoid Major Diseases

It is a well known fact that following a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us but even in spite of knowing this, most of us tend to be casual and may engage in unhealthy activities on a day to day basis. Smoking, excessive drinking and eating junk food may seem fine but these things can lead to some of the major diseases in the long run. If you are someone who wants to avoid major diseases then you must follow certain healthy lifestyle tips and the list of the top ones are given below: Eat the right food-the…

Planning for the Future 101: The Foundations You Need for a Secure Retirement

Most of us probably haven’t given a second thought to retirement, as it’s usually too far into the future to consider. That said, retirement is an enjoyable time, because you have the opportunity to take up new activities and spend time on your hobbies and interests without work being in the way. However, it’s not as straightforward as we’d like it to be – as a recent article by The Guardian points out, as many as half of Americans aged 55 and over have no retirement savings at all. With people living longer, it’s never been more important to make…

Wonga SA leads the way in responding positively to the latest industry wake-up call

Wonga SA, South Africa’s leading provider of payday loans online, has responded to the recent “wake-up call” dished out the payday industry in a wholly positive fashion, starting earlier this year in April with the appointment of new CEO, Brett Van Aswegen. International Managing Director of the Wonga group, Mark Ruddock was pleased to announce the appointment saying, “After an extensive search, we’re pleased to secure someone of Van Aswegen’s strong calibre to lead our South African arm of the business. With more than 20 years’ experience in the African retail credit and financial services industries, Mr Van Aswegen is…