How You Can Connect Your Home in the Digital Age

November 8, 2019


Homeowners consume a fair amount of energy to keep their homes functional and comfortable for their families. Smart home devices, however, can help reduce energy consumption. For example, automated blinds, smart lights, a smart thermostat, smart fridge, smart outlets, and other devices can help homeowners cut back on electricity and HVAC system energy consumption. These smart devices allow you to program them to be used in a particular way and can even automatically adjust how much energy they use based on your daily activities. Take advantage of smart home devices to keep your energy consumption in check.

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4 Indoor Lighting Tips to Improve Energy in the Room

August 30, 2019


The proper selection of lights can create a warm, comfortable environment, facilitate after-dark activities, highlight pieces of art or unique architectural features, and more. Homeowners have plenty of choices when it comes to choosing light fixtures, which can be both a blessing and a curse.

Don’t get overwhelmed by all those options. Instead, read on to find a few tips for improving indoor lighting that can make choosing the right fixtures, bulbs, and lighting types easier.

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5 Tips to Make Money from the Comfort of Your Own Home

August 27, 2019


Making money from the comfort of your home might sound too good to be true, but it’s not. You can actually make money from home and you can make enough that you do not need to have a job outside of the home. The key to succeeding in working from home is being able to stay focused on the opportunities and not get distracted.

It might seem like making money from home is a big secret, but the sheer number of apps and online job platforms shows that the secret is out. Use these tips to help you make the most of your experience working from home.

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4 Tips to Create a Comfortable Working Space at Home

March 22, 2018


If you work at home frequently you probably considered making a comfortable working space. You deserve more than just a metal desk and an extra chair somewhere stuffed into a corner. An office that reflects the design and comfort of the rest of your home makes you not only more productive, but it could also inspire you. Below we outline 4 tips for making a comfortable and inspiring working space.

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A Guide to Selecting the Best Executive Chairs

January 31, 2018


When an average business person or company employee works for 8 hours a day in an office chair, he or she is sure to sit in it for the next 1900 hours for the entire year. That’s pretty much a long time, right? If you’d multiply that by the number of years one works, you’ll be surprised to find out that a large portion of one’s life is spent in an office chair. Interestingly, other people spend more time seated more than they spend sleeping. Thereupon, investing in a comfortable and supportive office chair for both your office and home can be worthwhile.

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How to be More Productive When Working from Home

November 9, 2017


Everyone has a different idea of the ‘perfect’ working environment. Some prefer quiet, some like music. Some like a cold temperature, whilst others prefer a warmer room.

When you work from home, there are even more distractions than normal that stop you from getting your work done. Whether this be the children, the television, or just the food for your lunch you’ve been thinking of all morning, there are definite benefits to working in an office.

So how can you make your home workspace a nicer place to work in that will also make you more productive?

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5 Pro Tips to Keep Your Office Clutter Free

July 17, 2017


So, you’re sat at your desk working away, writing notes as you go and suddenly, you look up and it’s two years later and you’re surrounded by mess. Or, something like that. The point is, it’s not always easy to keep a clear office space when you’re busy. If your computer is covered in post-it notes and there are files everywhere, some of them covered in coffee mug rings, it may be time to de-clutter. Here are some tips for keeping a clear and functional office space.

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How to Support Growing Business with an Executive Level Office

July 5, 2017


It’s good news! Your business is growing. You’re finally starting to come out of the red and into the black. If you’re bootstrapping, that’s good news – you may finally be able to pay off that loan or credit card. If you’re relying on angel investors, they’ll be happy to see you grow too, because that means an ROI for them in the end. Either way it’s time to make some moves. You may want to hire that gun software engineer or copywriter, or invest in a new project management platform. Or, you may want to consider upgrading your space. Let’s check out what an executive level office can offer a growing business.

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6 Tips to Redesign Office Workspace for Employee Well Being

March 16, 2017


Every year, we learn more about the dangers of sedentary work routines. People in offices, for instance, are significantly more likely to take time off with back problems than those who spend the day on their feet. This is contrary to what most of us assume.

After all, wouldn’t standing up all day indeed put a heavier strain on the body? Well, in reality, the spine is aligned when standing, and there is less pressure on the lower back. It is when sitting at a desk that we noticeably slouch, slump, and curve our spines to fit mismatched furniture.

The good news is that business owners can introduce small changes which have an enormous impact on employee health, mood, and well-being. Keep reading to find out more.

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Importance of Employee Physical Well Being in the Office

April 26, 2016

Office Ergonomics
How do you run a successful office environment? Well, as the old saying goes, a happy employee is a productive employee, something that is all too often overlooked by employers trying to get the most bang for their buck. Recently, trends in more forward-looking companies are moving away from long, rigid work days and more towards making employees comfortable so that they can produce the best work possible. One crucial part of this is ensuring that health problems caused by the office workplace are minimized – after all, it doesn’t make sense to have employees off sick because of issues that could have been prevented. Here’s a few things to think about in terms of improving physical workplace well-being.

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