So you have a small business, and you are fantastic at what you do, but you are slowly finding out that some of the day-to-day activities are out of your expertise. Don’t worry, things such as accounting or tech support are things that you can outsource to save you time and even cut down on costs, thus leaving you free to take care of your business the best ways you know how. 1.Don’t wait too long Early on in your small business career it is tempting to try and keep everything in-house, but experts in the field really caution against waiting a long time to outsource. This is because when you outsource it allows you to start projects immediately instead …
The Power of Food
With the Holidays in full steam (a.k.a the food season) we took a look at the actual power of food. Today we looked for information on our everyday foods since we have already talked about holiday specific foods. The above video is an excellent source of information about the foods we all eat daily around the world. So enjoy learning a little more about the Power of Food!
Christmas in 5 infographics!
With Christmas a mere 11 days away, we thought you would enjoy seeing an assortment of facts about Christmas from the number of Christmas letters sent, to the largest Christmas gift ever sent.
Winterizing Your Car
With the winter weather finally upon us it’s time to look over how best to get your cars ready for traveling on the road. So here are some great tips on how to get your car ready for the winter. Snow/Storm tires – These tires are a great way for your vehicle to get added traction in adverse driving conditions. Splicing is another way to get some extra grip out of your tires. A winter safety alternative is to use chains or studs on your tires — but be aware that lawful use of these options may vary from state to state, due to the amount of wear and tear they cause to roads. Tire pressure – When the temps …
Snapchat Your Way to Better Retail Sales
Snapchat has become an incredibly effective marketing platform for those who are trying to reach younger demographics. With Snapchat’s users aged 18-24 making up a whopping 45% of their adult users, and it being the third most popular app amoung millennials, it is a far reaching platform when it comes to connecting with millennials. Snapchat also allows you to be able to advertise however you feel. Whether you simply want to take pictures of your merchandise or you would rather make one or more videos it is all up to you. However, one of the most important things you need to remember is that you really, really, need to use geofilters. Snapchatting for Retailers: If You Remember Nothing Else, Please, …
Decorating for Christmas
It’s Christmas time and it is finally completely acceptable to fully decorate for the upcoming holiday. We here at RyansSearch want to help you decorate your house and make it look immaculate, however none of us here are experts. So we found a great video by Lisa Robertson, with helpful tips on how to make your house festive. We hope that this video really helps make decorating easier and less stressful.
Where to Shop for Cyber Monday
This year there are signs that Cyber Monday, the year’s biggest online shopping day, is set to outshine fellow shopping holiday Black Friday in terms of popularity. With major sales going on this next week we want to help you find the best online sites to get great online deals. Wal-Mart Cyber Monday Sale (Begins Nov. 25 at 12:01 a.m. EST) With Wal-Mart trying desperately to take shoppers away from Amazon.com, Wal-Mart has promised its largest assortment of Cyber Monday deals to date. With their first set of sales already out, you should really look forward to the second set that comes out on Monday. Macy’s Cyber Monday Sale (Nov. 27- Dec. 1) Macy’s is treating all online shoppers to …
Thanksgiving Turkey
With Thanksgiving right around the corner we thought you might like a little help when it comes to cooking. Since this is the biggest meal most cooks will make we have compiled some tips to make sure you have a delicious meal that is safe to eat. Steps to follow before cooking a turkey: Read labels carefully. Temperature labels show if the bird is fresh or frozen. If you plan to serve a fresh turkey, purchase it no more than two days before Thanksgiving. Purchase two thermometers: a refrigerator thermometer to ensure the turkey is stored at 40 °F or slightly below and a food thermometer to make sure the cooked turkey reaches a safe 165 °F. Thaw the turkey …