Archive for October, 2020

How to Get More Involved With Politics

Have you ever wanted to get more involved with politics without actually running for office? If so, there are a few things you can do to help your favorite candidate or political party. Below are some great options that any adult can do, whether they are a citizen of the United States or not.

Join a Political Organization

One of the easiest things you can do is join a political organization. You do not need to be a member of a major political group (democrat or republican) to find a group that works for you. There are even moderate political organizations for people to join. Usually, you can join a political organization for free. These organizations hold a variety of functions, including helping their favorite candidates get elected, protesting, and more.

Protest at Meaningful Events

Even if you are not a member of a political organization you can still protest. There are a lot of news stories about violent protests or riots, but not every protest works like that. In fact, most protests are entirely peaceful. In many of these protests, people will show up with signs that relate to their cause. Sometimes protesters will march on the streets to make their protest mobile. They may have a chant or slogan to repeat. 

Volunteer with Political Offices

If you want to help someone get elected, the most direct thing you can do is volunteer with a local political office. You can do this for both local politics or national political offices (so, ranging from city council to president). Most of the time, it is easiest to find an office that supports democratic or republican candidates. It may be more difficult to find an office for third parties. 

If you want to make a difference in your community, try to help with politics. Whether you volunteer, protest, or join an organization, every little thing you do can help.

How To Open Your New Office on a Budget

Opening up your first office can be an exhilarating time for any new company; however, you need to avoid making critical mistakes of overspending. Careful budgeting and being fiscally conservative is an essential part of starting up a new business. If you want your company to thrive in its new location while sticking to the budget, here are a few tips.

Furniture Selections

While your office space may be new, you don’t need new furniture to open it up. While brand new furniture may sound enticing and exciting, don’t be tempted just yet. You can save a lot of money on secondhand office furniture like pre owned desks which can give you the financial freedom to invest this elsewhere.

Flexible Work Arrangements

In a day and age where many people are getting accustomed to working from home, this can be to your benefit. While it is great to have everyone in the office for community and as your home base, you can offer flexible work arrangements and save yourself money. This can also give your staff flexibility to work in an environment where they can work best and signals to them that you trust them.

Sustainable Working

While flexible work arrangements are better for the planet than long commutes, other sustainability practices can positively impact your workplace. Encourage your employees to work greener by fully shutting down at the end of the day and reducing the amount they print, focusing on going paperless. You may be surprised at how much this can positively impact your bottom line and the planet simultaneously.

Office Artwork and Aesthetic

You will likely still want an aesthetically appealing workspace, and you can achieve this by adding plants that can help you enjoy cleaner air and design and décor from the staff. Consider putting together a photo competition within the office and have everyone submit photos that you can blow up and put around the office. This can give you a cool, eclectic feel while also getting your staff involved. You can still create a cool workspace on a budget.

Budget

The most important step when opening up a new office is sticking to a budget. While this is a common misstep for fledgling companies, this is critical to your long-term success. While exciting perks like free coffee, meals and accessories for the office seem like a great idea now, they won’t if they bankrupt you.

You don’t need to sacrifice the aesthetic and visual appeal if you are thrifty, creative and innovative with your approach to the workplace. You need to remember that it is possible to set up your new office on a budget.

Going on the Market Checklist

If you’re about to put your house on the market, you’re probably overwhelmed. Between moving out and getting last-minute work done, you probably feel a little like the proverbial decapitated chicken. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but here’s a short checklist of the big things you want to double-check before you stick that “for sale” sign in the front yard.

Interior

There is no bigger turnoff than a badly done interior. If you’re taking photos for your listing, it’s a good idea to hire someone to do interior design Calgary Alberta or your area to make sure the space looks as good as it possibly can before you take any photos. It’s also a good idea to do this if you’re going to have people coming through the house while it’s furnished. 

Exterior

Before they get a look at the interior, people will judge your house by its exterior. The roof, the exterior paint, the garden, the driveway and even the front door all make their contribution to a buyer’s initial opinion. Make sure your exterior makes a good first impression. 

Major Repairs

You may be thinking that it’s too late to do major repairs, and you’re probably right. However, you should have a list on hand of all the major repairs you have done and the major repairs that still need doing. An eagle-eyed buyer might notice that the roof needs replacing and demand a reduced price based on that. It’s best to be prepared.  

Putting a house on the market is stressful at the best of times. It’s a lot of things to keep in your head at once. You can’t do everything, but you can be sure to get most of the big things, at least. Take a deep breath and never forget that you’ve got a great home and it will go to a great family one day soon!

I am discussing all kinds of business and finance topics on this blog and I hope that the information I provide will prove to be useful.