2015

Why Shipping Products In Too-Big Boxes Can Be Harmful For Your Business

There are many reasons why you might have invested in big boxes for business shipping purposes. You might have figured that having a stash of bigger boxes will mean that you'll be ready for any type of shipping, or you might have found that the smaller boxes that are available are often too small for your products. Regardless, you should know that too-big boxes can be harmful to your business, too. In fact, there are quite a few reasons why. Read More 

Three Ways To Use The Internet To Track Business And Industry News

A modern business owner needs to keep abreast of new developments in their industry. Whether it's a new opportunity for investment or a potential emergency, timely and comprehensive knowledge empowers a business owner to act quickly to market changes. The Internet has made it easier than ever to track business and industry news, but it can also make separating irrelevant information much harder. Here are a few of the easiest ways to manage the news that you need while discarding everything extraneous. Read More 

Two Very Good Reasons Why You Should Ensure Your Trailer Is As Aerodynamic As Possible

If you plan to tow a concession trailer around to different fairs and carnivals, you know you need to make the trailer as easy to tow as possible. One of the ways to do this is to make the trailer aerodynamic so that it doesn't encounter a lot of resistance. Given that trailers are already going to be pretty heavy items to tow, you might be wondering if making the trailer aerodynamic will even make a difference. Read More 

Pest-Repelling Plants – Not What You Think They Are

Have you been planning out next year's garden, hoping to ward off pests by planting species that have pest-repelling properties? Investigate any claims that a particular plant will ward off bugs. There are a few popular ideas out there that are either myths or only half-truths, and finding those out now will save you a lot of frustration later on. Oranges for Warding off Cockroaches One myth states that the peel of an orange can make cockroaches avoid your home. Read More 

Three Ways Smoke Detectors Detect A Possible Fire And How To Determine Which Type Of Detector You Have

Smoke detectors have come a long way from the devices that were first introduced several decades ago. Now you have your choice of detectors that can detect only smoke, or smoke and one other possible element of fire. There are three ways that smoke detectors alert you to a possible fire in your home. If you buy a home with smoke detectors already installed, you may also want to know which type of detectors your newly purchased home has. Read More