A Happy Family

Protect Your Home and Family with Proper Pest Control!

>> Jul 13, 2017

Pests are a nuisance, and when they infest your house, it becomes a nightmare! You might be tired and frustrated when it comes to controlling them and reducing the havoc they cause to your home. However, do you realize that they can endanger your life and the health of your loved ones? They spread infections and diseases that may turn fatal if you do not take the right precautions. It is crucial for you to call professional pest control services that will step in and eradicate the annoying pests from your property to protect you and family.

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Taking control of pests that ruin your home

Some homeowners have the impression that pest control has no value. It is just a waste of time and money. The pests will reappear, and they will be back to square one. You may be tempted to take matters into your own hands and buy the bug sprays or rat poison that are available in the market. However, these products are often ineffective, and you are unlikely to get rid of the pest problem at once with these quick fixes. For example, if you kill one cockroach that you spotted on the wall, do not assume that there are no more hiding in the corners of the house!

Time to act now

It is important for you to call pest control companies to get rid of the pests that are damaging your home. These companies have professional exterminators that rid your home from pests that are hidden in remote corners. They also provide you a warranty for their services, and you will be assured that the pests are gone. Companies like BestHomePestControl.com have skilled and professional specialists that inspect every corner of your home to get rid of these annoying pests. It is important for you to take immediate action right when you see the problem.

You might be wondering as to why you or maybe a loved one falls prey to disease or illness so frequently. The possible cause is the presence of disease-causing pests in your home. Common diseases that insects and rodents spread are dengue, malaria, asthma, and plague.

Allow experts to work with pests

Experts from pest control companies are thoroughly trained, and they have experience in managing chemicals that are powerful enough to kill pests. Many people believe that they can buy pest control products and do it themselves. However, the chemicals are poisonous. If you handle them in the wrong way, you can put yourself and your family members at risk. It is better for you to call professional pest control services and allow them to do the job!

Ensure the health and safety of your family

When it comes to pest control, you must ensure the complete health and safety of your family. Ensure you call professional companies that are licensed and trained. Check their track records and make sure that the experts are equipped with the latest tools to eradicate pests from your home safely. Pest control is a smart choice. Never neglect it and always contact reliable companies for the task!

Great ways for parents to get active with their kids

One hour of physical activity is recommended for all children over the age of five years. Being physically active enables children to:

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- Grow in confidence
- Learn about the world around them
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Strengthen bones and muscles

The best way to make sure your children get enough exercise is by building this hour into your family life and exploring fun activities together - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta/be-food-smart.

Make exercise fun!

Scoot, cycle or walk to and home from school each day. This is also a great way to teach children about road safety. Don’t forget to ensure your child wears appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet, if using a bike or scooter.

During the school holidays spend time building a camp with your children. A treehouse or den is hugely exciting and a lovely way to work together as a family. Encourage your children to climb trees, under careful supervision of course.

Go skateboarding, ice skating or roller skating together. Again, do make sure your children are properly kitted out with helmets, shin and elbow pads to minimise scrapes and bruises.

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Participate in a family challenge, such as a charity walk or fun run. Training together will prove a lot of fun. For a regular activity, check out parkrun, who run free weekly 5k runs in local parks.

Walk the dog together. If you don’t have a dog and don’t have time or inclination to get one, ask around friends and neighbours. Many people struggle to walk their dogs due to age, disability or lack of time and will jump at the chance to have someone else give their dog some exercise.

Find clubs and other sporting activities for your children to commit to on a regular basis. This will help them to learn about teamwork and they will learn skills along the way. Check out https://www.kitking.co.uk/ for football team kits and other accessories.

Take time out of every weekend to participate in something fun and active, whether that be trampolining, rock climbing or a kick about in the park.

Visit National Parks around the UK. With acres of land to explore, as well as plenty of activity days, family fun days and guided walks, there is so much fun to be had and memories to be made.

How to Use Experts to Manage your Taxes Better

>> Jul 12, 2017

Managing your taxes plays an important role in the financial health of your business. While it is possible to prepare and submit tax returns on your own, there are professional accountants who can handle the process on your behalf. Using experts to manage your taxes better will not only help to make for a responsible business but will also allow for the growth of the business. With the complex nature of tax laws, only a qualified expert will be able to handle the process in a professional manner. Once you hire an accountant to help in your finances, you should work together to improve how your taxes are managed.

Allow them to handle your accounting and bookkeeping

If you would like tax experts to help you in managing your finances, it would be important to hire them to handle your accounting and bookkeeping. In any business, numerous transactions take place. When the experts provide your business with accounting services, they will have information on your income. This will make it easy for them to monitor your income and ensure tax planning.

Let them submit your tax returns

Managing taxes will also involve submitting tax returns before the set deadlines and in the manner prescribed by the relevant tax laws. Tax experts have the knowledge and experience required to file tax returns without penalties and delays. By meeting all deadlines and ensuring accurate tax returns, you will be able to manage your taxes better. The experts will also handle any complex tax issues that arise in the course of the year.

Ask for financial advice

Without professional advice, small and medium sized businesses can make financial investment that would have a significant impact on tax obligations. Tax experts will offer guidance and advice on the most tax-efficient investments that businesses can undertake. By asking for personalized consultations with the experts, your business will be in a better position to eliminate surprises, save money and minimize tax exposure.

Hire employee payroll services

Handling the time consuming tasks relating to employee payroll on your own can lead to serious tax mistakes, or omissions. This is why you should hire professional employee payroll services. Some of the special packages your business will enjoy include payroll tax preparation and filing and knowledge of the relevant regulatory issues. Professional services will ensure better management of taxes as well as help your business to avoid unnecessary penalties.

Review financial statements regularly

Proper management of taxes starts with keeping accurate financial records. Experts in this field will process the financial information before providing you with financial statements. As you prepare and plan to submit your tax returns, reviewing the financial statements will also give you the facts you need to grow your business. You will also have someone to turn to when you receive a government notice. In the long run, you will have an organized business with well-managed taxes.

Other services

Apart from preparing and filing tax returns, you can manage your taxes better by asking the experts how you can save money from the process. The experts you hire will not only help you to understand your tax liability but also let you know if you are eligible for tax rebates and tax returns. Management of taxes in this way will save you money.

Once you are ready to take your business to the next level, you should hire a qualified accountant to manage your taxes. Padgett Business Services is an accounting firm that specializes in small and medium sized businesses. Kindly reach out to us to discuss how we can help you with your taxes.

About the Author: Gerald Hunt

After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Gerald joined KPMG (Formerly Thorne Riddell) as a Computer Accounting Customer Service representative. In this position, Gerald installed accounting systems in over 200 different small to medium sized companies over a 6-year span. In 1989, Gerald left KPMG to continue working with small business clients in his own corporation, installing computer accounting systems. While in this role, the DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary engaged him to teach various courses. In time, Gerald moved up through the ranks of DeVry until he attained the position of Director of Finance for the Calgary Campus. He also acquired his Masters of Business Administration from City University of Seattle, Washington in 2001. Gerald’s career has always been focused on small business, accounting, and education. Need accounting help? Visit Padgett Business Services, and book a free no-obligation one-hour consultation.

TOSAVE Product Reviews

It is always enjoyable to write product reviews. Happily, bloggers like me -once in a while- might have the opportunity to get this interesting offer. Last month TOSAVE, an online e-commerce company providing huge range of categories products contacted me for such cooperation. Suits the name; every product offered at matchless prices and delivered worldwide without added shipping cost.

The store gave me a chance to get free items that I like as valued $15 and then share my honest opinion about it. Once I visited the store for the first time, I got overwhelmed with too many options. More than 10 million product ranges provided to you; can you imagine that? Fortunately I was in a search for a casual canvas backpack that time so I was able to focus on my shopping. Finally I chose three items and I was pleased with all of my choices.

After one month passed by, my package that came from China arrived (July 10th, 2017). Wrapped securely in plastic bags, every item (a bag, a bathroom mat and a coaster) received in good condition. So here below are my opinions on each item.

My chosen bag is this casual canvas backpack that looks girly and stylish.

Are you also looking for a backpack for casual occasions? Since bags also include your fashion statement, you should consider the style without neglecting other important factors such as functionality and suitability.

Material

The main material of the bag is canvas. I prefer to a canvas backpack as I will wear it for mostly outdoor activities. This fabric is light weight, durable and more water resistant. It can be washed once get dirty.

Unfortunately there is no care tag attached in the bag.

Color and Print

Available in black, pink and blue but I opt for black that suits many outfits.

Printed bags are trendy right now; the dot print looks cute, right?

So, this bag meets my needs: black can go well with any color of my clothes and the print makes it stylish. Yeah, black color might cause too much contrast but the white dot print and brown suede embellishments really soften its dominance.

Wearing the backpack with style

Size

With approximate 16.5 inches long and 11.4 inches wide, the bag size is suitable. Not too small to carry my personal items which I usually place in my bag and also not too large for my petite body.

Price

The price at TOSAVE is only $8.23. Once you see and wear the bag, you will agree with me. It is very affordable – certainly a good value of money.

Straps and padding

The backpack has the right straps for some reasons:

-Wide and padded shoulder straps are made and sewn well onto the top of the bag as I feel they are comfy on my shoulders and back.

-I read in an article about good backpacks; the straps that appear like they were folded a little and form a curve will give better support. I see that though a bit!

-The adjustable shoulder straps. Unfortunately, those straps untie with use and I have to fix it frequently.

The padded back.

Perhaps it is not a real padding on the back part but when I load the bag with several items till almost occupy the whole interior space; the backpack doesn’t lose its figure against my back.

Storage design

Like other classic backpacks, it has a front pocket, two side pockets, one pocket inside and a spacious interior that opened with full zipper. A full-zipper backpack will permit for easier placing and taking out big items.

It has no quick access pocket to the interior space so I put the items that often use in the front pocket such as my specs and mobile phone.

For me, this storage scheme is already good enough. I don’t need more slots and pockets anyway. I prefer to put small items like pens, cards, keys in a small purse or case separately then place the case inside the bag.

Conclusion:

I really recommend this backpack based on its good Value, Quality, and Price. From one to five stars as the highest scores, I give five stars on value and price, four stars on quality aspect.

Two other items are a wooden cup mat and a non-slip mat. I really like these items.

A wooden cup mat

-Available in five different sizes – you can collect them. I chose the size that suits hubby’s mug. It looks so good, right? Match with our table as well.

-Made from sliced natural wood. Nothing can beat the nature. What a wonderful circle pattern!

-The price is only $0.82 (diameter 8-10 cm).

-I give five stars (highest score) on Value, Quality and Price aspects. Must have product for nature lovers.