Peace of mind — it’s what all business owners want when it comes to data and physical plant security. Yet, threats against a company’s network from malware, ransomware, phishing, botnet infections and real intruders are omnipresent. To keep up, many businesses are augmenting their IT teams with cloud-based internet security services that block access to known malicious domains, … [More]
Plants at Work
Plants need jobs, too! A few plants can make the workplace a lot friendlier, both easing the eyes and helping people to breathe easier. When planning for an office plant, it’s important to take a couple factors into account, such as light and watering. Plants are happiest where they can get light, such as in front of — not to one side of — a window, under a skylight or under a … [More]
Yes, Manners Matter
Knowing how to comport oneself is unarguably a positive asset; one’s demeanor over a dining table is as significant as over the boardroom table. Business meals are more than just talking shop or sealing a deal. One can be the best in one’s field or tops in one’s company, but if one messes up the business meal, no one is going to be impressed. Employing the following business … [More]
Probiotic Indoor Purification System
BetterAir is the first purification system of its kind to use probiotics to purify the air in a home or workspace. The products diffuse patented Enviromental Probiotics (Enviro-botics) into any indoor space, purifying the air and surfaces and even penetrating hard-to-reach areas such as carpets, mattresses, ductwork and computer keyboards. BetterAir's patented Environmental … [More]
Stay Fit while Traveling
Sticking to a normal workout routine while traveling can be challenging. Studio SWEAT OnDemand allows travelers to stream online workouts like yoga and Spinning classes from the comfort of their hotel. Other tips: Pack the right stuff. Planning workouts away begins at home. Packing the right stuff for a trip will make life much easier while traveling. Start with attire: … [More]
Travel Anxiety?
Air travel is common, so it might surprise some to learn that flight anxiety is a phenomenon many people suffer from. Products sold on Patti + Ricky, an e-commerce site featuring designers who make fashion and accessories for the disability community, can help relieve that or other anxiety-related issues for people who, during an important meeting, don’t want to be perceived as … [More]
Hit the Road, and Charge!
TIncreasing numbers of electric vehicles are on the road, and a not uncommon sight in parking lots now are stalls with electric charging stations. One of the earliest to mainstream electric cars as a prestige ride is Tesla, and its drivers have a lot of charging solutions. In addition to being able to use nearly all public charging stations — EVgo, ChargePoint, etc. — with … [More]
Ridesharing Apps and Safety
Ridesharing apps quickly became an asset for around-town traveling. Here are some safety tips to make them a stronger and safer asset; this is knowledge that can help prevent an unwanted, even dangerous, situation. Double check and then check again. Ride-sharing services provide the driver’s first name, photo, license plate number, picture of the vehicle and their driver’s … [More]
Safety Tips for Ridesharing App Users
Ridesharing apps quickly became an asset for around-town traveling. Here are some safety tips to make them a stronger and safer asset; this is knowledge that can help prevent an unwanted, even dangerous, situation. Double check and then check again. Ride-sharing services provide the driver’s first name, photo, license plate number, picture of the vehicle and their driver’s … [More]
Travel with a Touch of Comfort
It’s always the details when traveling, whether for business or pleasure, that make the difference for comfort. World’s Smallest White Noise Machine This palm-sized noise machine from Sound Oasis helps lull its listener off to a restful sleep — even on an airplane — from a choice of 10 different continuous white noise tones. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts … [More]
Guilt-Free Single-Serve Coffee
Offering coffee lovers a new option for the office break room, startup Steeped, Inc. has launched its revolutionary Steeped Coffee brewing method to serious coffee drinkers across the nation. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Coffee’s nitro sealed Steeped Bags, along with their guilt-free packaging made using renewable and compostable materials, achieve the unthinkable: freshly … [More]
Take a Spa Time-Out
Sitting at a desk. Clutching a phone. Inundated with information. Weighted by decisions. Stress and tension often go together, and there’s little that beats a good massage to regain a clear outlook. Local spas have earned high marks for these and other rejuvenative treatments. Aji Spa “Aji” is the Pima word for “sanctuary,” and, with the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass … [More]
Work Hard, Play Hard
“I can accomplish more in 50 weeks than I can in 52.” —Lee Iacocca, when CEO of Chrysler Corporation Travel is the only thing we can buy that makes us richer. It’s truly a growing experience, giving us new perspective and making us appreciate what we have. Here are samples of three different types of travel tours. Land Tour Best of Italy adds a dash of “issimo” to the … [More]
Mobile Messaging at Work and Play – Beyond Conversation
Over the last few years, mobile messaging usage has exploded. It now dominates smartphone usage. While consumer communication grew rapidly a few years ago, the more recent and interesting phenomenon is the rise of “messaging as a platform” — a platform for developers and enterprises to engage their customers and build advanced conversational experiences. Messaging and … [More]
Travel-Healthy Tips
Over the last five weeks, I’ve spent time in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Traveling the world for work might seem glamorous to outsiders, but it takes a toll on one’s body. Most people don’t realize business travelers are statistically at a higher rate for obesity. It’s easy to put on weight when continually eating airport food, with little access to gyms. For many years, I was … [More]
Stick On and Stand Out
Something new in promotional items is a custom wood sticker. Toast, which makes unique covers in wood or leather for tech devices from laptops to cell phones, recently added these stickers to the company’s product line of covers that allow companies to fully showcase their logo in a creative way — and add any other information they want to get across. Crafted from real ash, … [More]
Program for Snoozing
It can seem impossible in today’s hyper-connected world, where smartphones keep us tethered to our desks 24/7, to get the medically recommended seven to nine hours sleep each night, but it’s proven that sleep mismanagement leads to problems with memory, problem-solving, organizing, concentration and emotional control — all of which have serious repercussions in the … [More]
Magic Beans?
For many of us, coffee is that magic elixir that perks us up in the morning and keeps us going throughout the day. Freshly ground has the richest flavor, so here are some choices of coffee grinder to keep handy in the cupboard above/below/next to the office coffee maker. And, to be complete — here are suggestions we stand by for beans. Coffee Grinders Cuisinart – This … [More]
