(NAPSI)—A home comfort system is a major investment, so homeowners need an understanding of the system they’re getting, whether it’s an air conditioner, heat pump or gas furnace. To help, the experts at the Champion® brand of Johnson Controls answer common questions. What does HVAC mean? HVAC is the acronym for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, Read More …
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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE A Win For Millions Of Small-Business Workers
(NAPSI)—Changes in the way small and midsized companies are regulated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could make a substantial difference to some 60 million workers and their families—and both they and their employers could benefit. As of January 1, 2016, the rules for small-business groups have changed. Now defined as companies with one to Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Checklist For Success
(NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking—or even just dreaming—of your own ebusiness, you aren’t alone. Take the time to properly set up your system, however, and you’ll have a leg up on those who don’t. This checklist may help: Define your product catalog. Know what your differentiators are—the uniqueness of your products, competitive prices, free shipping, how Read More …
DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK For Kitchens And Baths, Stone Really Rocks
(NAPSI)—Homeowners thinking about creating or remodeling their indoor or outdoor spaces may want to consider these ideas from noted interior designer Courtney Babineaux. Don’t be afraid to take some risks. While your space needs to be a combination of both form and function, it also needs to speak to who you are. Babineaux recommends filling Read More …
Low-Calorie Sweeteners And Weight Loss by Robyn Flipse, MS, MA, RDN
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for many people who fear they have a slim chance of getting and staying trim: Research by Adam Drewnowski and Colin Rehm at the University of Washington found regular users of low-calorie sweeteners have better diets than nonusers. Since other research reported an association between low-calorie sweeteners and obesity, Drewnowski and Rehm Read More …
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Don’t Be A “Vidiot”: 10 Tips For Better Video Meetings by Amy Barzdukas
(NAPSI)—Video is excellent for breaking down barriers and connecting people from all around the world. But just as you can make a cultural gaffe in person, you can mess up with a camera. Bad video can be worse than no video. Here are 10 things you can do to improve the quality of your video Read More …
BUSINESS TRENDS Today’s Employees Seek Greater Blend Of Work And Life
(NAPSI)—With the unemployment rate trending downward these days, many successful companies are implementing employee-friendly benefits to attract and retain top talent. According to recent research by Kelly Services, today’s employees want to work where they can have greater control and ownership over the seamless integration of work and life. “Historically, people were taught that they Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Triple Threat: Save Money, Water And The Environment
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most in America, 27 percent of your water consumption comes from flushing it right down the toilet. And if that sounds like a money-sucking waste to you, it’s because it is. A huge one, which may make you say WHAT THE FLUSH? Luckily, there’s a solution. You can save up Read More …
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For California Avocado Ice Cream
(NAPSI)—Summer is here! To beat the heat, many folks reach for a cold treat to cool themselves down. Ice cream has always been synonymous with summer, but now the “coolest” of indulgences can be found in a wide array of fun and innovative flavors, thanks in part to the growing trend of artisanal ice cream. Read More …
Power Is The Priority With An At-Home Office
(NAPSI)—According to the US Census Bureau, a summary of trends indicates that 3.7 million employees now telecommute at least half of their work week. In fact, the number of work-at-home individuals who are not self-employed has grown by 103% since 2005. These work trends support an urgent need for undisrupted electricity in the home to Read More …