Happy Halloween! Halloween is a time to eat candy and have fun, so I'll keep this short. Here's a quick video about the origin of Halloween, and an awesome infographic that explains the economics behind Halloween. Specifically, where all the money goes. The Origin of Halloween Here's a brief video from the History Channel that explains the origin: The … [Read more...] about Candynomics: The Economics of Halloween [Infographic]
Archives for October 2016
5 Unique Email Hacks That Will Make You More Productive
Email takes up a lot of time – especially if your job heavily involves the internet. Since checking your email is merely a fraction of everything you need to accomplish for the day, spending a disproportionate amount of time dealing with email headaches can throttle your ability to power through more important tasks. Having an email strategy is crucial for getting things … [Read more...] about 5 Unique Email Hacks That Will Make You More Productive
10 Webinar Tips for Non-Profits
Non-profit organizations can use webinars to share information about a new service or product offering or, to promote an idea, program or project. The following are ten tips to help non-profits plan, organize and conduct successful webinars without breaking the bank. 1. Establish whether a Webinar is the Right Tool The first thing is to find out if a webinar is indeed the … [Read more...] about 10 Webinar Tips for Non-Profits
Be Prepared: How to Protect Yourself Financially From a Flood or Fire
Natural disasters are exactly that: disasters. And they can be devastating financially. Louisiana has recently witnessed the devastating effects of mass flooding this year. On top of that, we are heading into the worst time of year for house fires. These unexpected events are terrible, but we can take some of the hardship away by preparing up front. Plan … [Read more...] about Be Prepared: How to Protect Yourself Financially From a Flood or Fire
How to Get Ready for Tax Time
It is officially that time again: the fourth quarter. This is also known as the most wonderful “everybody panic because they just realized that they are going to have to do their taxes soon” time of the year. Here is a truth that nobody wants to ever admit: if you’re diligent about tracking your details throughout the year, tax time isn’t all that big a deal. But if … [Read more...] about How to Get Ready for Tax Time