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Wholesale Kitchen Sink

Simple Guide to Easily Clean and Maintain Your Kitchen Sink

Considering the number of times you use it, you would think that your kitchen sink is relatively clean. However, letting the water run down the drain throughout the day will not cut it with germs and bacteria. To keep your home free of dangerous bacteria and harmful germs,  it is time to consider sanitizing your kitchen sink!

So, what do you use to clean and sanitize your sink? To keep your utensils, plates, and bowls bacteria- and germ-free, your kitchen sink needs to have cleaning and sanitation tasks done regularly.

How to Clean and Sanitize Your Kitchen Sink

Materials You Need:

Baking Soda

Distilled White Vinegar

Paper Towels

Tools You Will Use:

Old toothbrush

Soft sponge

Important Note:

You can use a mild soap and nylon sponge or soft rag to wipe your sink down for daily cleaning. You may also use an All-purpose or glass cleaner in a pinch. However, it is crucial that you avoid ammonia, bleach, or rough, abrasive cleaners on stainless steel sinks.  You should also avoid using abrasive sponges. All of those things can alter and damage the sink’s finish.

Instructions:

Fully rinse out your kitchen sink. If you have a stainless steel sink, the salt and acid in food can potentially damage its finish. So, it is important to rinse food and liquids to prevent pitting.

Next, sprinkle baking soda onto the surface of the kitchen sink. Working it into a paste, then rinse it thoroughly.

After that, line the sink with paper towels previously soaked in white vinegar. Acetic acid or white vinegar is a great disinfectant. It also acts as a deodorizer and cuts grease. Allow the paper towels to rest for about 20 minutes. Then, dispose of the paper towels.

Next, rinse and wash the sink with warm soapy water.

For the sink’s faucets and handles, clean and wipe them with a mild soapy solution. Make use of an old toothbrush to get in the hard-to-reach areas. If spots remain, use a cloth soaked in white vinegar instead.

Once you are finished cleaning, rinse it once more and dry with a soft rag. Your sink should now be fresh and clean!

Kitchen Sink Style Guide

Whether you’re updating your kitchen or customizing a new home, choosing a kitchen sink is important. You will use the sink multiple times daily, and the style you select must fit into your kitchen’s design as well as into your lifestyle. With numerous factors to consider when picking your kitchen accessories, you have more to think about than just the space available, but we’re here to help

Things to Consider in a Kitchen Sink

Installing a sink requires using one of many different mounting methods. We have undermount models that merge seamlessly with your countertops. These sinks install beneath the counters, for a complete integration into your kitchen and no sink rim around the bowl.

Other mounting styles include drop-in, vessel and farmhouse. Drop-in sinks are easier to install but harder to clean. Vessel sinks sit atop the counters, which also makes cleaning around the sink a little more tricky. Farmhouse sinks have an eye-catching apron in the front. The apron creates a focal point in the kitchen, but in some cases your cabinets will need major changes to accommodate the apron. However, newer farmhouse sink designs and custom made farmhouse sinks are available with a shorter aprons for them to be installed in an existing base cabinet with slight modifications.

Size

The size of the area you have available will also help you choose a fixture. For instance, if you have little space on an island, you may want a small bar sink such as the Karran Del Mar model, which only measures 14-inches by 17-inches on the outside. If you have ample room, you may want a more massive sink to make daily activities like dishes, meal prep and more a bit easier.

Primary Use

When you’re selecting a sink, you also need to consider where you want to put it to make the best use of your time in the kitchen. If you have a window you’d like to look out of while washing dishes, for example, you might consider placing your new sink under it. Or for easier food preparation, it might be better to set the sink near the stove. You might also want to make cleaning up simpler by locating the dishwasher nearby.Aside from their beauty, sinks are also practical fixtures in your kitchen. Don’t discount how useful they can be during food preparation and cleaning.

Wondering Where to Put the Sink in the Kitchen?

How much thought have you put into where it should reside in your kitchen? If you are on a tight budget, you may need to leave it where it is. But if you can, consider where you’ll want to be standing while working at the kitchen sink, as well as what other appliances or elements should be near. Here are some other considerations to help you figure out the best place for the sink.

Use existing plumbing

If you are on a tight remodelling budget or are just looking for areas where you can cut costs so you can splurge on your dream countertops or backsplash tile, consider reusing your existing plumbing as much as possible. This kitchen was a total remodel, but because the sink and dishwasher locations were unchanged, the homeowners saved quite a bit on plumbing contractor fees. If your kitchen layout is truly dysfunctional, this may not be an option, but I always take a stab at leaving the plumbing alone.

Give yourself a view

If your kitchen is part of a new construction project, or you are either unable or disinclined to keep the sink where it is, then do yourself a favour and give yourself a nice view. I am not a fan of washing dishes by hand but would gladly take on the chore if I had this fabulous view to take in.

Face your peers

Don’t turn your back on your guests if you don’t have to. If you entertain often and have an open kitchen, this is an ideal layout. It allows the cook to prep or clean up in the kitchen while still conversing with guests or keeping an eye on kids.

Pair up appliances

This one is a no-brainer. You definitely want your dishwasher and sink to be next to each other. This will make loading the dishwasher easier and more efficient; you can just scrape or rinse off your plates in the sink before setting them in the dishwasher. It’s also useful when you are emptying the dishwasher and need to dump out any water that has pooled on your dishes.

Things to Do if You Want to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink

Are you staring at a clogged kitchen sink? Is the stagnating water in the sink making you feel sick? The good news is you can unclog the sink without calling a plumber or pouring hazardous chemicals down the drain.

Don’t Put Vegetable Peelings Down Disposal

Although the garbage disposal is a powerful and useful way to get rid of food waste, it is not meant for certain vegetables. Don’t put potato, carrot or celery peelings down the disposal. These veggies are fibrous or contain a lot of starch which can jam the disposal motor and  clog your sink drain-piping every time. There are other food items that occasionally will clog your sink. If this happens, follow the next four tips

Use Your Plunger

Plunger is a must-have tool for every household because it can be used to unclog any drain in any part of the house including the kitchen. Yes, the simple plunger can unclog your kitchen sink too. When you use the plunger, plug the other holes in you kitchen sink with a rag cloth. Also, ensure that the plunger cup completely covers the clogged kitchen sink hole. Now, keep the plunger in an upright position and plunge about ten times vigorously. This should remove any vegetable peels, food leftovers or any other solids in the kitchen sink.

Clear the P-trap

The P-trap is the pipe below your sink that’s shaped like the letter P (on its side). You should be able to spot it when you look in the cabinet below your sink. This pipe, shaped to provide a seal against sewer odors, gets clogged when receiving larger solid objects. To unclog the P-trap,  you need a pair of gloves and a bucket. You should unscrew the large nut on both the sides of the  trap with your bare hands and remove the pipe. Make sure you place a bucket right below the trap to collect all the unclogged water. You can also run your hands through the pipe to remove any solid objects.

Use a Metal Wire

Sometimes using a metal wire to push down or pull up debris from your drain can help unclog your kitchen sink. If you don’t have a metal wire, unbend a wire hanger and use it in the kitchen drain hole. Since this is time-consuming, you’d only use this trick as a last resort. It works well when you know what’s inside the drain

PICKING THE PERFECT KITCHEN SINK AND FAUCET

Some things are just better together, especially in the kitchen. It could be a case of opposites attracting, like a black and white color palette or creamy and crisp flavors that blend just right. Perhaps it’s a pair of objects that together create a perfect combination of function and beauty. Either way, when the pairing is perfect, you just know it.

The perfect sink-and-faucet pair is the key to an efficient work space, defining the way you prep, cook, and clean up. The right products bring energizing color and engaging style to your kitchen, laundry room, mudroom and bar. Whether sleek and streamlined or steeped in vintage style, there’s a perfect pair for every size and type of kitchen. With so many options, though, how do you choose the right ones? Here are a few things to think about as you start to plan.

Location. Which spaces in your kitchen, bar, or laundry room will need a sink and faucet? Maybe your kitchen could gain efficiency from an extra sink and faucet on the island, or a pot-filler faucet near the cooktop.

Material. Would you like a sink in enameled cast iron, stainless steel, or composite material? Each material has its own benefits and distinctive look.

Style. Consider which sink and faucet style and installation options will best meet your needs. Does your taste run more toward traditional looks, modern styles or somewhere in between? Do you like the look of a farmhouse sink? Do you plan to replace your countertops? If you do, you’ll have more options for your sink type.

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Selecting Your Wedding Photographer

How Many Photos Should a Wedding Photographer Give Their Client?

For new wedding photographers or clients looking to see what is “normal”, it’s a common question to wonder how many photos should be delivered with the wedding photo gallery. For a standard 8 hour day of wedding photography, this means a photographer should expect to pass along 400-800 photos to their clients.

For more on how we arrive to this number, read our thoughts below!

Quality, Not Quantity

In theory, having a lot of photos can seem like a good thing. But, there is certainly a point where the number of photos can be excessive – especially when they seem redundant. At the average wedding, combined we take roughly 4,000 photos. As a solo wedding photographer, we take about 2,000 images individually. Most clients would not want all 2,000 or 4,000 of these pictures. That’s crazy! If you have someone looking to get all the RAW images or something – we would suggest steering clear. We’ll cover the why of this in our next section. Ultimately – you could deliver less wedding photos than average and still have super happy clients if the photos are all great.

Photographers Cull Their Photos

Remember the 4,000 photos we just mentioned that we take during a wedding day? When we get home, we upload them to our computer, then we cull them down to just the “keepers.”

There are plenty of reasons why we want to scale back the images we have taken. These include:

  • Removing photos that are unappealing (ie: people making weird faces, poor lighting, etc.)
  • Taking out repetitive images (ie: too much reception dancing photos, too many walking down the aisle shots, etc.)
  • Removing out of focus and poorly exposed images

This culling process is essential to really any digital wedding photographers workflow. It’s easy to be trigger happy and shoot a lot of pictures – so reducing the number of images you’d want to share with your clients in the end product is key to this process.

Get the Images the Client(s) Want!

While it’s good to know how many photos should be reasonably expected, knowing that you are to deliver ~400-800 photos for a standard wedding day only tells part of the story. In truth, most clients want a good distribution of images so they encompass ALL of their wedding day effectively. If you provide 5 getting ready photos and 200 reception photos, it may seem that something is a little off. Keep this in mind when photographing the wedding. And of course, before the wedding day, consider reaching out to your client(s) directly and asking them what is most important.

Set Your Prices So You Can Live

One of the BIGGEST MISTAKES of any small business owner is setting prices just based on what you feel people will pay you OR when comparing your service with someone else.

Let’s face it – if you’re wondering what to charge, you’re probably starting off by looking through Pricing pages of other already established wedding photographers. The thought process probably goes like this…”If they can charge that much money, so can I!”

Reality is very different – and your prices should reflect your personal reality.

This starts with setting prices that allow you to have enough money to live the life you want to live. You should be able to earn enough so you can pay your rent, bills, grocery shopping, and so on. It might be the case that you don’t need to charge the sky high prices of your competition – and can move towards those numbers over time as you become more “in demand”.

Note: when you just start off in wedding photography, your prices will be low. This is expected, and convincing people to pay large sums of money for your service requires a quality portfolio

Questions a wedding planner should ask you

Are you hiring a wedding planner? How did you decide on THE ONE?

1. What’s your budget, how many people are you inviting, and what’s your dream venue?

These might be three questions rolled into one, but a good wedding planner will want to know your answers to these questions so they can get a sense of not only what kind of wedding you want to plan, but if you can realistically afford it.

“I just met someone with a $200,000 budget who wanted a four-day event in the Hamptons. After listening to them, I said there’s no way they could afford what their vision is,” Blum says. “Or let’s say you want to invite 500 people and have it in a garden. It’s unlikely you’re going to find a garden that’s big enough.”

Another important tip? “Don’t find someone who just agrees with you all of the time,” Blum says. Otherwise, you may find yourself having to reimagine big details in the middle of the planning process—after you’ve had your heart set on them.”

2. Do you have any vendors in mind?

“If a planner tries to talk you into their vendors at the first meeting—such as saying, ‘When are you scheduled to look at The Plaza?’—they’re probably getting referral fees,” Blum says. “If the planner is forceful and not a good listener, that’s an issue.” Asking if you have any vendors in mind (and their response when you give them the answer), will let you know if they have a hidden agenda. Ideally if you do have a photographer or DJ you love, they’ll be on board with getting them on board.

3. How involved do you expect a wedding planner to be?

Whether you want a wedding planner to handle every last detail and you just show up at the wedding, or you want someone you can collaborate with the entire way, a wedding planner should find out what kind of wedding planner you’re looking for. Blum says not only does it help her plan better, but it’s also how she determines a price tag. According to LearnVest.com, the planner who primarily offers advice along with day-of wedding coordination “could run you $3,700,” while “fees for a full-service professional shoot up to more than $5,000.”

4. What weddings have you been to that you didn’t like?

“People don’t usually even know what their priorities are until you ask them specific questions,” says Blum. “For instance, if you hated the food [at another wedding], that means that you’re someone who pays attention to food. Or if all you talk about is the flowers, it becomes obvious that you’re really interested in decor.”

Questions Wedding Photographers Should Ask Their Clients

How many guests are invited to the wedding?

Knowing a rough number of guests that are expected to attend the wedding will help you to plan how you will approach photographing the event. It may also help you determine whether or not you need a second photographer or not. In some cases, knowing the number of guests that are attending the venue will also help you determine the price that you wish to set for your services as it can significantly change the difficulty of the work that you carry out and your costs.

Do you have a list of certain poses and photographs that you specifically want to capture?

Some couples will have seen the wedding photographs from one of their friends, or from a famous wedding online and may want to recreate a similar photo for their own wedding. It might help you if you make a checklist of all the poses, angles, and moments that they specifically want to capture so you can make sure that you’re ready for them.

Would you like to take some photographs prior to or after the wedding?

The time that you’re able to spend with the couple before the wedding will not only help break the ice but also understand how they handle themselves in front of a camera so you can better manage yourself (and them) on the day of the actual wedding.

Will there be someone apart from the bride or groom at the wedding that will help me arrange things?

Unless you’re photographing the wedding of a family member then it is almost certainly going to put you in some awkward situations when you are trying to get the attention of a group of people but they can’t seem to hear you. A member of the family, which isn’t as stressed as the bride or groom themselves, that can help you manage and set up the group photos, give you guidelines at certain moments and more is going to be invaluable in ensuring you can capture the best possible photographs.

Your wedding and uplighting

When it comes to your wedding, we know how tough it can be to manage your budget. Here’s an easy list to help you decide if you need uplighting for your wedding.

You may need uplighting if…

  • Your wedding is in an ugly venue. Couples pick venues for dozens of different reasons. Couples sometimes pick venues for sentimental reasons. Sometimes they pick them based completely on the location. Sometimes a venue has fantastic food, but just needs a face lift. Uplighting can do wonders for a bland slab of drywall or an unimpressive corner, tying it into the look of the rest of your party instead of sticking out.
  • Your wedding is in a beautiful space. If you’re getting married in a remarkable old hotel, a modern gem or a building with some history, lighting will often highlight the beauty in an already impressive space. Architectural features like columns, windows, and ceilings can be lit for ambient effect. Materials like unfinished brick and plaster often look dynamic and beautiful when uplit. Many brides will see a few pictures of poorly-designed uplighting looks and become discouraged. Like most things, if done wrong, uplighting can be tacky. If designed correctly, uplighting will take the look of your venue to the next level.
  • Your wedding is in a familiar space. Increasingly more couples are using old barns, non-conventional event spaces, or just using their parents back yard for their weddings. Uplighting creates a new perspective on familiar items. This adds a flash of drama that is crucial in an otherwise ordinary space.
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Helpful Info On Switches Installation

How To: Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch

Patch Panel vs. Switch

When connecting devices in data centers, two common components include a patch panel and a network switch. A well-designed structured cabling system can make installation of a patch panel and an Ethernet switch effortless. Once mounted on the server rack, the use of horizontal cable management can keep everything neat and tidy

What is the difference between a patch panel and switch?

While a patch panel and switch may look the same on the front with their rows of ports that is where their similarities end, as each component serves a different purpose in a telecommunications room. A patch panel is a passive component that compliments the switch. The panel is designed to group multiple network ports in a single location which helps organize the wiring. Labeling the cables connected to a patch panel makes it is easier to identify signal flow as well as diagnose and troubleshoot any technical issues. In contrast, an Ethernet switch is an active component that receives, processes, and forwards data to multiple devices such as computers, servers, as well as other Ethernet IP devices such as security cameras. Devices can be networked together by connecting them to the switch through the patch panel. A switch is required in a local area network (LAN) whether a patch panel is used or not.

Steps for Installing a Patch Panel and Switch

Determine where the patch panel and switch should be installed

Evaluate the operating environment, a place where the equipment and components can be maintained well and accessed easily. Unobstructed airflow and vents are crucial.

Build or purchase pre-terminated patch cords

Determine patch cord lengths as well as the quantity needed for the installation. If improper lengths are chosen, cables with excessive slack will not only increase material and installation cost but also hinder cable management.

Map out the ports

Determine which switch port is connecting to which patch panel port, by doing this can reduce installation time.

Mount the patch panel and switch

Ensure the server rack accommodates the size of your components (EIA standard 19″ width is most common).

Connect the patch panel to the switch

With the prepared patch cords, follow the port mapping created in step 3 and patch the cables.

Install cable management

Using horizontal and vertical cable management and cable ties to organize cables can help make future changes and upgrades easy.

Label cable

Tag both ends of each cable the same; this can assist in troubleshooting your end-to-end connectivity between the patch panel and the switch.

Horizontal Cable Management

With the use of horizontal cable management, horizontal pathways are created for patch cords to be routed cleanly and easily. Examples of horizontal cable managers include finger ducts, rings, lacing bars, and d-rings.

Vertical Cable Management

Using vertical cable management can help facilitate a proper bend radius for the cables as they run down the rack vertically. Examples of vertical cable managers include finger ducts, channels, and rings.

HOW WILL THE INSTALLATION HAPPEN?

The smart meter installation process is straightforward. Your energy supplier will install your smart meter at no extra cost and the installation only takes a couple of hours so you’ll be up and running in no time. This page will help you to understand the installation process and avoid problems.

BEFORE YOUR INSTALLATION

Your energy supplier will contact you beforehand to arrange a time and date for your installation. They will tell you what to expect, how long it will take and if there’s anything special you need to do before the visit.

You will need to let the installer in on the day and make sure they can get access to your traditional meters. So you might need to clear out the cupboards. If you have any access issues, do let your supplier know.

Your engineer will need to turn off your electricity and/or gas supply to complete the installation. So, ensure you save any important documents on your computer saved and switch off household alarms before the installers visit. And remember to switch everything back on afterwards

DURING YOUR INSTALLATION

Depending on whether you’re having one or both replaced, you’ll get an electricity smart meter and/or a gas smart meter. These smart meters normally go exactly where your old meters were. If they need to be fitted nearby, the installer will ask you first.

Your smart meter installation

What information will I get before my smart meter installation?

We’ll send you a confirmation email when you book, telling you everything you need to know about your smart meter installation.

Are your engineers fully qualified?

You can rest assured that all engineers – and anyone we work with in partnership to carry out installations for us – will have the correct accreditation (Smart Meter Installation Code of Practice or SMICoP) and training to complete your installation safely.

What will happen on the day?

One of our engineers will arrive within the time-slot you booked – they can arrive at any time during the 4 hour time slot. But there are a few things you’ll need to do before they arrive to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you’ve got any concerns about meeting any of these requirements, give us a call in advance so we can make specific arrangements to avoid cancelling your appointment

We’re legally required to make sure someone aged 18 or over is home to let the engineer in and be present for the whole installation. Make sure an adult will be home during your booked appointment

Make sure the area around your meters is clean and completely free from obstructions – you’ll need to move items like hoovers, bags and storage boxes completely out of the way.

Bundle Mode or Install Mode?

IOS XE supported switches such as the 3850 and 3650 support two modes, Bundle mode and Install mode.   New switches, by default, are shipped with install mode.   If you never paid attention during an IOS XE upgrade on a switch you may have just copy the IOS XE image to flash and set the system boot variable to boot from the new IOS using the command below

This is the traditional way of setting the IOS boot image.  This is what Cisco refers to as Bundle mode.   Bundle mode is simple.   You just download the image and set the boot variable to the new image and reboot the switch.   However, there are differences between the two modes and one must be careful when upgrading a switch stack and that all the switches in the stack are running the same mode to avoid incompatibility issues.

Install Mode

Install mode is the default mode for the switch.  This mode uses a package-provisioning file named packages.conf in order to boot the switch. In addition, there are a number of .pkg files in the flash as shown in the output below.  There files are not to be altered.  With Install mode you no longer need to manually copy the IOS XE to each switch.   This can be performed using an option during the upgrade procedure.  This can be especially useful when managing a large number of switches.

Install mode requirements and restrictions

To use Install mode in a switch stack, all switches in the stack must have the same license as the active switch.  In addition, Install mode has the following restriction:

Booting from a USB driver or TFTP in Install mode is not supported

Bundle Mode

The Bundle mode uses the monolithic Cisco IOS images to boot a switch.  This mode will use more RAM memory than the Install mode since the packages are extracted from the bundle and copied to RAM during bootup.  Bundle has the following restriction:

Auto-upgrade feature is disabled by default and is not available in the Bundle mode.

Things to Know Before Buying and Installing 12V LED Strip Lights

Flexible LED strip lights are used all over the world in various industrial, commercial and residential projects. LED strip lighting is popular among many Architects and Lighting Designers due to the improvements in efficiency, color options and brightness. The biggest draw is how easy they are to install. Their flexibility, low-profile and helpful accessories make them the most popular LED strip for the at home DIY types. With these LED strips, a homeowner can design like a professional with the right supplies and just an hour or two.

There are many options for LED strip lights with no simple ‘one size fits all’ standard to go by. This LED Strip Resource Guide will educate newcomers and experts alike on finding the best LED strip lights for the job and how to use them while overcoming common installation hold-ups.

LED Light Strips: What Makes them so Special?

LED strip lights, also known as LED tape lights or LED ribbon lights, are known for their low-profile size and flexibility. Efficient LEDs sit on a 10mm wide circuit board, offered in 3ft to 16.4 ft lengths. Flexible LED strip lights have many features that make them easy to use in a variety of situations

Flexible LED strip with Adhesive – The LED strips have a 3M adhesive backing for simple mounting options. The low profile, flexible strip has a peel-off backing which exposes the 3M adhesive, making for a simple peel-and-stick install.

Waterproof or Non-Waterproof – LED strip lights are not limited to indoor projects. The waterproof LED strip lights are IP65 rated with a silicone resin material that protects the strip components from dust and moisture. The waterproof LED lights are a little more expensive but are a must for any project that is outdoors or close to water.

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Harmonization Of Traditional And New Accountant Theory

How can I become a good accountant?

Excellent organization. Accountants must keep up with all figures, data, and paperwork in their daily jobs. They need a system for quickly finding information they need. Accountants should be able to organize their work to maximize productivity and allow time for undisturbed research and analysis.

Killer time management skills. Today, accountants are playing an increasingly important role in contributing to strategic decision-making, so their schedules are full to the brim. They need to take care of many tasks beyond financial management and should be able to prioritize them to make the most from their time at work.

Attention to detail. These traits are obviously key in the daily reality of accountants who need to make sure that numbers work and are correct. An eye for details and due diligence for accuracy should be part of their modus operandi, not something they need to be reminded of.

Focus on the client. Being an accountant means not only dealing with numbers, but with clients as well. That’s why accountants should have a strong orientation toward meeting client requirements – they need to understand the industry, sector, and client in detail. Only this helps them to decide which accounting rules or economic measures could fit the business. An accountant’s advice is always of value and knowing their way around a sector is the best way to make it more relevant and actionable.

Creativity. That’s right – great accountants have creative minds as well. They’re the ones who practice out-of-the-box thinking to come up with fresh solutions – some client problems aren’t textbook cases and require special attention and a degree of creativity.

Commitment to the sector. Accountants should commit themselves to a particular industry and be passionate about it. This is what makes them attractive hires – companies are looking for individuals for long-term employment and stop at nothing to motivate such talented accountants to join in. That’s probably because replacing an accountant costs a lot of time and effort, seriously affecting the productivity of employees during the dreadful transition period.

Extreme trustworthiness. The kind of information accountants deal with every day is very confidential in nature. One of the most important features of great accountants is that they’re professional and never impart any knowledge to third parties. This is the ethical way to conduct an accounting business, and having a reputation for trustworthiness can only help in scoring great jobs.

Great communication skills. Needless to say, accountants must be able to communicate and collaborate with colleagues from different departments. They should also be able to communicate key insights to nonfinance staff – accountants can use various data visualizations form to aid their communication effort and ensure that their insights are properly understood. Communication is also key to developing successful relationships with clients.

Collaboration. This is something not many professionals expect. We’ve all cherished the idea of a lonesome accountant busy number-crunching in a small cubicle – but this image is completely inaccurate. In fact, accountants work in teams and provide support to different departments – that’s why they should be able to efficiently impart their expertise to clients and decision-makers. They should feel what others need to know and support the goals of the team, working with different kinds of professionals and personalities.

Flexibility. Accountants who are able to embrace challenges and effectively respond to changes in working environments make up for very valuable members of any organization. In the digital age, offices change at an accelerated pace and accountants must be able to adapt and take advantage of those alterations. A high degree of agility is also necessary for responding to regulatory changes in the industry – only then they can provide quality service.

MUST-READ ACCOUNTING BLOGS

Accountants sure love blogging. What else would you expect from a profession that attracts policy wonks, lovers of minutiae, and – let’s just say it – nerds (of the very best kind!). All over the world, there are accountants using the power of blogging to share their knowledge, expertise, and unique personalities.

FOR THE LOVE OF NUMBERS

Some have a dry sense of humor or a quirky perspective; some have the trusted tones of a much-loved mentor. Others give tough, no-nonsense real talk about financial pitfalls, or tear into controversial subjects without a bit of trepidation. But they all come from writers who love what they do and want to help you keep your finances in the black, out of trouble, and on the up-and-up.

Below, you’ll find what we believe to be 25 of the best accounting blogs. In compiling our list we looked for accounting-related blogs that are active, regularly updated throughout the year with knowledgeable, useful, well-written, and engaging content

THE ACCOUNTING ONION

An illustrious consultant, expert witness, and professor emeritus, Tom Selling maintains a well-informed blog at The Accounting Onion. Selling brings a wealth of knowledge, and a touch of wit, to financial matters both arcane and practical. Providing invaluable insight into current trends and exposing financial reporting inconsistencies, Selling is committed to “peeling away…issues one layer at a time.” Recent posts range from a detailed explanation of a costly tax loophole (“GAAP and the Federal Deficit”) to a moving tribute to a late colleague (“Walter Schuetze, 1932-2017”).

ACCOUNTING WEB

Accounting WEB is a professional organization for the 21st century accountant – an online community committed to being the world’s best source of information, skills, and ideas for the working accountant. With its finger on the pulse of modern accounting, Accounting WEB focuses on the newest technologies and concepts in the field, from software to law and ethics. Recent posts on the Accounting WEB blog include informed opinions on cloud accounting, using educational materials for marketing, and preparing clients for an audit

How to succeed in your first accounting job

The transition from studying accounting to practicing it can be an adventure: Instead of pulling all-nighters and wearing sweats, life shifts to sunrise starts and power suits.

But those challenges, along with those of studying for the CPA Exam and putting in extra-long days during busy season, come with a payoff, of course. Accounting is a rewarding career with plenty of growth opportunities. Accountants enjoy solid pay, ample advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve the broader good, so newbies have plenty of reason to hang in there

Sharpen “soft skills”: It’s easy to focus only on the academics at school and assume that skills guiding personal and professional interaction will take care of themselves. Employers say many fresh graduates who have grown up in the tech era are less prepared for the human element of a new career. As a result, students who can hold a professional conversation, offer a strong handshake, and make eye contact gain an edge in hiring and promotions

Keep learning: The degree doesn’t mean you get to retire the thinking cap. Most firms have a lengthy onboarding program to teach the company’s culture and procedures. “That’s the stuff that isn’t taught at the university level,” Henning said.

Successfully navigate busy season: Young accountants face big challenges in their first busy season. “You will work weekends and you will be exhausted. Sometimes you may feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day for work

HOW TO BECOME AN ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTING DEGREES & CAREERS

Becoming an accountant requires advanced education, formal certification and a firm commitment to learning the trade. Along the way, prospective accountants need to answer a number of questions: Do I possess the qualities needed to become an accountant or CPA? Can I start a successful career after four years of college or do I need to earn a master’s degree? Should I work for a large corporation or firm, or would I be better off on my own?

EARN THE RIGHT DEGREE

Although not required, most accountants attend college and earn a bachelor’s degree. However, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is considered the minimum education requirement for those who plan to become a CPA. Some states even require advanced coursework beyond the normal bachelor’s degree in subjects such as financial reporting, taxes, auditing and other non- accounting business areas. A total of 150 credit hours in accounting and related areas are commonly needed. Students interested in becoming a CPA should check the specific education requirements in their jurisdictions. Many CPAs also continue their post-secondary education and earn a master’s degree.

PICK A SPECIALTY

Virtually all accountants and CPAs specialize in one or more areas of practice. The two general areas of specialization are public accounting and corporate or business accounting. A number of sub-specializations also exist, such as environmental accounting, internal auditing, managerial accounting and taxes. Often, the specialty you select coincides with the accounting degree you earned.

DECIDE BETWEEN ACCOUNTANT AND CPA

There is a difference between an accountant and a Certified Public Accountant. Accountants (also referred to as “public accountants”) are typically individuals hired to work in the accounting departments of businesses, but lack several of the qualifications of a CPA. Accountants, for example, may not possess state certification or licensure. Accountants can perform certain limited tasks, such as the preparation of financial statements. They may also prepare tax returns if they have passed the required IRS test or received a Preparer Tax Identification Number. They may not, however, conduct audits or review financial statements.

PASS CPA EXAM

All states require CPA candidates to pass all four parts of the CPA exam. Those four parts are: Audit and Attestation; Financial Accounting and Reporting; Regulation; and Business Environment and Concepts. The CPA exam is offered during the first two months of every quarter, and typically over the course of several days. Candidates may take the test parts in any order they choose, but once they have passed one part, they must successfully complete the other three parts within 18 months. Given its degree of difficulty and breath of subject matter, most CPA test candidates enroll in private test preparation courses.

Accountant

What’s it like to be an Accountant?

Accountants help individuals and organisations manage their finances, tax credits and obligations, and give advice on compliance and record management. Accountants may choose to specialise and become Management Accountants, Taxation Accountants, Trust Accountants, Systems Accountants, Fund Accountants or Company Accountants.

Tasks and duties

Examine the income and expenditure of the individual or organisation.

Create and maintain budgets.

Prepare financial statements.

Create accounting policies in consultation with senior stakeholders and in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Prepare reports that articulate business compliance with regulatory requirements.

Undertake audits, conduct financial investigations and manage insolvency.

Provide advice about business plans, structures and accounting systems.

Establishing bank accounts, funds and trusts.

Manage cash flow.

Manage investment projects

Accountants may work in the public sector, for large or small organisations, or for individual clients. A Bachelor degree or higher is usually required to become an Accountant. Additional certification may also be needed

Accounting is generally suited to people who are good with numbers and those who are highly organised. Because Accountants have to deal with a wide range of people, it is also important to be able to connect with others and be able to communicate clearly.

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How To Get Rid Of Bat

IF A BAT GETS INSIDE MY HOME, HOW CAN I GET IT OUT?

A single bat flying in the house is rarely cause for alarm and can usually be dealt with easily. In most cases, the “lost” bat is trying frantically to locate an exit and will leave on its own, though leaving may be more challenging for the bat than getting in! The animal can be assisted by opening a window or exterior door. Doors to adjacent rooms should be closed, all lights should be turned on, and ceiling fans turnedoff. It is important to remain quiet and patient as the bat finds its way outside. If the bat does not leave on its own, and if no direct contact with people or pets that may have resulted in a bite has occurred, the bat can be safely captured and released outside.

Please Note: A bat that has bitten someone MUST be tested for rabies. If there is a chance that a person or pet was bitten, contain the bat and call your local Animal Control Agency. Then consult with your doctor or your state or local health department. A bite from any wild or unfamiliar mammal, including dogs and cats, should always be taken seriously. If the rabies status of the offending animal cannot be confirmed as negative, post-exposure rabies vaccinations will be required.

Follow these steps to capture a bat for release or for testing:

1. There is no need to chase a bat; simply wait quietly until the bat lands, then, wearing leather gloves, cover it with a small box or other container.

2. Gently, slip a piece of cardboard or a large envelope between the container and the surface where the bat has landed. Be careful that no part of the bat is caught between the box or can and the cardboard. Then slowly turn the box over, containing the bat inside.

* If the bat must remain in the box for several hours (e.g., it’s daytime and you want to wait until dark to release) place a soft cloth (non-terry) in the box before securing a cover. Most bats are very small, and can escape from a container with a loose-fitting lid, so be sure your cover is secure, but not air-tight. Smallholes can be made for ventilation.

3. Place the container in a quiet, safe place and wait until dark before releasing the bat outdoors (a bat released during the day is vulnerable to predators).

4. Most bats need to drop into flight from an elevated location, so don’t place the container on the ground. Place it on its side so the bat can easily climb out onto a tree limb or a second story deck, etc.

5. Watch until the bat flies away.

How long do bats live in a house?

No matter what creature you are talking about, every animal, at some point, dies. Nothing lives forever and that is true of the bat as well. While these creatures may seem like they will live forever because of how ugly they are, they eventually pass on as well which is hailed as good news by any person who has had a bat get into their home before.

This makes some wonder if a bat got into their home how long it could live there within the walls or the attic of their house? That’s a really good question, but one that is a little more misleading to answer and you may think.

How Long a Bat Lives

The average bat lives between 10 years and 20 years. The survival into adulthood depends greatly upon the amount of food that’s available to it and the type of shelter that is available as well. If a bat is well fed and is well protected within the shelter that it lives, it is quite likely that this animal will live to be near the 20 year range, especially considering that there are not many natural predators to these ugly looking creatures.

What this tells you is that a bat has a very good opportunity to live to be as much as 15 or 20 years old if it were to live in or directly around your home. If there are rodents or large insects for it to eat, and it has a safe place to live in, like in your attic, then it can stay there for years without issue. Because so few people spend any significant time in their attic the bat has virtual solitude and can stay there almost uninterrupted.

That is the good news.

Now the Bad News

This is why this question is so difficult to answer. If you are talking about just one bat then the worst case scenario for you is that the bat would be there for 15 years before it died. At that point it would be gone and you would have no issue.

However, the problem is that bats usually live in large colonies. In fact, these colonies can number into the hundreds or thousands of bats. Now, when you are considering how long they can live in your home, you are talking about the fact that hundreds of bats, reproducing and caring for each other, can live for generations in your home in less you do something to get rid of them. Is that bad news? You better believe it is.

A lot of times the reaction that people have to any kind of animal like this getting into their home is that they believe the animal will eventually just go away. That may be true in the case of some animals. Birds, for example, fly south for the winter giving you an opportunity to ensure that they can’t return by sealing a hole or crack in your siding where they are gaining entrance. A bat is a totally different story, however.

SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE A BAT PROBLEM

One obvious sign of a bat infestation is guano in the house. Bats leave droppings at the entrance to the roost area that can accumulate on walls, windowsills, or porches or on areas below the entrance to the roost. Guano looks like mouse droppings, but larger. Check your attic for droppings. You may also see stains from bat urine on the walls or ceiling.

Bats are nocturnal and leave the roost to feed at night. You may hear small squeaking noises or scratching sounds coming from the walls, attic, or chimney as they crawl to leave the roost at dusk and return at dawn. Bats tend to be quiet, so you might not hear them unless a loud noise, such as a slamming door, frightens them.

You may see rub marks on the outside of your house around an area with cracks or holes. Bats can leave these marks when they enter or exit the building.

If you notice any of these signs and want to get confirmation and an idea of how many bats are living in your house, you can look for them at night. Sit outside your house in a chair and wait to see the bats when they leave. This can also help you figure out where their entry point is.

Do Bats Avoid Lights?

Bats are very commonly misunderstood animals. They are mammals classified into the Chiroptera family. They look rat-like but possess webbed fore limbs. Bats are known to be the only mammals that can fly both long and short distance. And they are the only nocturnal mammals that fly. Why do these creatures avoid daylight, sleep in the day, and fly only at night?

Also commonly asked is the question of whether bats are blind or can see as clearly as other animals? This still brings to the front burner, the relationship between bats and light.

Bats are definitely not blind, but have accurate vision. They also avoid both natural and artificial lights. Being nocturnal animals, they are adapted to extreme low light conditions. When bats are in flight during the night, they are conscious of artificial lights and avoid them as much as they can. They also avoid pitching their roost in areas that may have a direct access to shining light.

Bat Prevention

Bats are beneficial to the environment and help control mosquito populations, but they sometimes get too close for comfort. When the pests roost on or inside homes, residents often look for fast, easy methods in commercially available repellents. Unfortunately, repelling bats is hard work that requires an eye for long-term control, which most common products do not provide.

Common Bat Repellents

Somewhere along the way, mothballs became associated with bat prevention. The smell of naphthalene, the active ingredient in mothballs, is disliked by the pests. However, using them to keep bats away is impractical. First, the smell dissipates quickly, which means homeowners will have to replace them regularly to repel bats. Next, the amount required to generate enough odour is so large, it will waft into human living spaces

There are products that promise to keep bats away electronically or ultrasonically, by emitting light or sound. These can be expensive and are generally ineffective over time. There are also aerosol sprays marketed for use against cats and dogs that are repurposed to repel bats. However, they are typically inadequate, as well.

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Specialist Immigration Lawyers Based In Your Area

HOW TO BECOME ONE OF THE BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYERS?

After the United States experienced the tragedies brought on by 9/11, immigration has become more of a controversial area of concern. Despite this event, the United States still permits 1 million aliens to become Legal Permanent Residents every year and grants more visas to visitors than any other country in the world. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security oversees immigration law and grants benefits to aliens.

Being an immigration lawyer is a highly specialized field.  A thorough understanding of the law in general as well as a grasp and fluency in the areas of immigration, citizenship and employment set immigration lawyers apart in their field of expertise. The job of an immigration lawyer can be very fulfilling as it assists others to achieve their dream of obtaining U.S. citizenship.

Educational Requirements

In order to practice law as an immigration lawyer, one must have a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor Law degree.  During law school, in order to specialize in immigration law, the course load includes classes in citizenship, advising, interviewing and statutory analysis. Internships and other applicable work experience are vital for job applicants who want to stand a head above the rest. Once the law degree has been obtained, the BAR exam must be passed in order to legally practice law in the state of residency.

Immigration Law Programs by Degree Program Level

Essential Information

A student interested in immigration law can earn an undergraduate degree such as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which typically includes coursework related to immigration. Some graduates go on to attain Juris Doctor degrees in law with a specialization in immigration law. A Master of Laws degree in immigration law is an option after the J.D. Certificate programs are also offered and may include some online course options.

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

When earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree, students gain a broad understanding of the U.S. legal system, especially aspects involving corrections, immigration, security, and probation. Most programs examine economic, cultural, social, and political factors that contribute to crime, as well as the effect of legal measures and government policy on crime.

Criminal justice bachelor’s degree programs typically require a minimum of 36 hours of major coursework. Students are recommended to complete internships with a legal firm or advocacy organization that specializes in immigration issues. Typical courses covered in most criminal justice programs include the following:

  • Introduction to criminal justice
  • Criminology
  • Introduction to law
  • Law enforcement
  • Corrections
  • Ethics in criminal justice

Juris Doctor

A student who has earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-law or criminal justice may go on to receive a Juris Doctor, which provides the coursework and training necessary to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer. For those interested in specializing in immigration law, participation with an immigration law clinic is recommended. It provides students with an understanding of the asylum process in the U.S. and informs them of the public policies regarding immigration and naturalization. Students interested in immigration law will also often work with professional immigration lawyers and their clients to gain hands-on experience before going on to pass the bar exam and become professional immigration lawyers themselves.

To enroll in a Juris Doctor program, students must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Minimum scores for entrance vary by school, with the 90th percentile of test takers scoring an average score of 163.

Students must typically complete around 65 hours of coursework in pursuit of a Juris Doctor program. Many law schools offer, in addition to coursework, legal research project options, internships, and clinics. Typical coursework includes the following:

  • Constitutional law
  • Torts
  • Contracts
  • Legal methods
  • Civil procedure

Master of Laws with an Immigration Law Concentration

Upon completion of a Juris Doctor, lawyers interested in immigration law may enroll in a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, typically a one-year program that allows them to concentrate on a specific area of law. Another option is to pursue a certificate in immigration law. Many Master of Laws programs are elective-based, although some programs are tailored specifically for areas of specialization. These programs usually have strong writing and research components, in addition to practical work, such as internships, that may be required for degree completion. To earn a Master of Laws degree, students must complete around 16 hours of coursework. Typical coursework includes the following:

  • Business immigration law
  • Constitutional law
  • Immigration law
  • Federal courts
  • Immigration and refugee policy
  • International law

Immigration Lawyer Skills

In addition to extensive legal knowledge and specialized training, Immigration Lawyers must also have superb communication skills, especially when it comes to interacting with clients from different countries and cultures, many of whom may not be fluent in English. Immigration Lawyers frequently work with clients who are faced with extremely high-stakes situations, and thus must be able to patiently communicate and gather information even when their clients are anxious, frustrated and scared. Additionally, since Immigration Lawyers handle cases whose success is dependent on the smallest of details, they must also be able to work precisely and meticulously under strong pressure and strict deadlines.

Some other key Immigration Lawyer skills include:

  • A high level of organization
  • Calm and pleasant demeanor under stressful conditions
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to navigate complicated legal processes

Steps to Becoming a Successful Immigration Lawyer

First, Research your Career

The work of every immigration lawyer or express entry lawyer includes helping immigrants gather a green card to work and reside in Canada under settled political asylum. These lawyers also assist illegal immigrants and defend them to ensure that they are accepted as naturalized citizens. Most cases involve meeting client, deciphering cases and scenarios, interviewing clients, writing motions, formulating forms and means to win cases in court.

Second, the Bachelor’s Degree

The start of your immigration career begins via the much-needed bachelor’s degree. You need to enroll yourself for the best college offering a bachelor’s degree in law. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, any novice immigration lawyer needs to enroll in classes related to logic, research, and communication. Further, you also require to be adept in more than one foreign language, as per as have a wide knowledge of world politics and affairs.

Third, Graduation

This isn’t any secret, skilled express entry lawyer have graduated from a good law school in Canada or abroad. Further, participants need to acquire a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited with the American Bar Association. Additionally, other factors involved include garnering a top score on the Law School Admission Test. This will help you get accepted into the best law school in the vicinity.

After this, you will select your course and pick out immigration law to study.

Fourth, Cracking the Bar Exam

This is probably the toughest stage for all immigration lawyers. Qualifying the bar exam requires giving a 6-hour Multistate Bar Test, that analyzes your skill in various fields of law. Qualifying this one ensures you of a practicing license in your state for immigration law.

Fifth, Joining the Association for Immigration Attorneys

You can either take the assistance of a professional or a mentor for helping you become acquainted with the immigration law practices, or you can join an association for immigration lawyers. These have a network of professionals who can guide you in finding the right company or agency to collaborate with.

So, now that you know of the 5 steps taken up by immigration lawyer or express entry lawyer, ensure that you start with your research today. Find the correct law school, and study hard and diligently to get acceptance. Remember, at the end of the day, hard work, consistency, and dedication will help you achieve a career in immigration law, and gain you steady fast profit.

Ways to Market Your Immigration Law Practice

For many immigration practitioners, whether for-profit or non-profit, there are easy ways to get your organization’s name out there in a meaningful way.  Marketing doesn’t have to be costly but at minimum, should be conducted in a smart and consistent manner in order to reap the greatest impact.

Online Blogs

For the practitioner ready to take a bigger step in marketing, blogging is another means to inform existing clients of important news and to attract new clients.  According to the same June report by the ABA, there are more attorneys, slowly but surely, blogging now than ever before.  This is no surprise because more individuals have greater access to the internet via smartphones, which are essentially hand-held computers with amazing processing capabilities. Blogging is not for the faint-hearted.  It requires regular posts meriting commentary or providing readers with timely or thought-provoking information.  While blogging may not cost much in terms of money, it’s a long-term investment requiring skill, energy, and lots of time.

Build a Website

The concept of “building” a website can be frightening for many business owners.  Fortunately, there are many tools online that will allow you to quickly build a website by using templates.  There are plenty of free programs online that will allow you to build a website for “free” provided you allow the designer to advertise their services.  Other vendors may charge a basic monthly or annual rate.  If you want a fancy website customized to your taste, be prepared to pay more. The ultimate goal of the website is to allow potential and existing customers to find your business location, hours, ways to contact you, and learn about your services and skills.  Some attorneys will want their websites to reflect their mission and brand.

Online Client Reviews

Attorneys and legal service providers are quickly learning that reviews by clients are an important tool in showcasing your organization’s legal prowess and client skills.  There are sites online devoted exclusive to online reviews of business, including lawyers.  Some attorneys have encouraged clients to leave honest feedback on review websites. Other attorneys have provided client reviews directly on their own websites.

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How Much Does It Cost To Move?

How Much Do Movers Cost?

Hiring movers costs $640 and $1,761, or $1,197 on average. This range includes a rate of $25 to $50 per hour for each professional, as well as a rental truck for a relocation of less than 100 miles.

Moving prices depend on many factors, like the size of your home, the weight of the items and how far you need to go. Even things like the time of year can significantly affect the total. Keep these variations in mind as you plan.

How Much Do Movers Cost for a Local Move?

The price of a local move ranges from $600 to $1,650. The estimate may include an hourly rate, a flat fee, or both.

Cost of Packing and Moving

Packing services cost $1,000 on average, related to the size of the house and the items you have. This price only includes packing and related materials. You’ll pay extra for loading, unloading or unpacking.

Moving Cross Country

The cost to move out of state ranges from $2,200 to $5,700, depending mostly on distance and weight. The average home’s belongings weigh about 7,500 pounds. When you hire movers, be sure to ask they cover distances longer than 100 miles. These trips have different rules and regulations, especially if you’re going to a different state.

LABOR ONLY LOAD/UNLOAD SERVICE

Heavy lifting can be a huge problem for anyone moving from one location to another. No matter if you are involved in a residential move or an office relocation, going it alone is just not an option when moving heavy items. Give Convenient Lifestyle Moving the opportunity to make your burden a bit lighter by doing to heavy lifting for you.

Common Issues Faced When Moving

Moving from Pembroke Pines to Coconut Creek or anywhere in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area is easy when you have an experienced team of professional movers at your back. At Convenient Lifestyle Moving, we have seen it all and want to help you understand some common issues faced when moving your home, office, or anything else.

Bulky and Awkward Shaped Items – Load/Unload Services from Convenient Lifestyle Moving helps take the guess work out of moving. We often see customers attempting to move heavy, bulky, or awkwardly shaped items into trucks or packing pods.

Heat Is a Problem in Florida – Contending with the ever increasing heat here is no laughing matter. It is serious and when you are moving, packing a hot truck in this weather can be dangerous. This is especially true of those sensitive to heat, so at Convenient Lifestyle Movers, we do the heavy lifting and moving so you can relax and enjoy the air conditioning.

What About Insurance – Insurance is a big deal when moving and opting out of insurance even for a local move is a bad idea. Your valuables are important to you and they are important to us.

Packing and Unloading

What can you do to prepare?

To help your crew in the international moving process, you can begin by sorting your belongings. You can help your Allied International crew by setting aside items that need to go into storage, need to be packed last or those items which will remain in your home.

Remember to pack and set aside all the personal items that will be traveling with you. Your coverage will not cover money or jewelry. Also, it is a good idea to carefully set aside your passport and important paperwork so that it doesn’t get “caught up” in the move

Your move team

International moving requires experienced, highly trained international packers to ensure that packing and loading takes place correctly. It does not matter if you are moving to the England or China, using skill, care and attention, our packers have been trained to use specific international packing materials that will protect your possessions during each phase of the move.

The first person you will meet will be the crew supervisor. He or she will review the details of the move with you and clarify your expectations or needs for the move, along with any special instructions you may have. If anything has changed since the time of your original estimate, please advise the crew supervisor so appropriate arrangements can be made. The supervisor will walk around your home and plan the packing process in the most efficient way.

Protecting your possessions

Each member of your international moving team will have under gone comprehensive training in effective and efficient packing techniques suitable for the rigors of an international move.

Truck Loading and Unloading

Loading/Unloading Process:

* Upon arrival, the loading team will assess the load and arrange the proper gathering method of storage

* Load will be shrink wrapped, crated, and/or boxed according only to specifications

* Once all loads have been properly gathered, loaders will then carefully load onto the set transport container/truck/etc.

* Upon arrival, if unloading service has been requested. will provide a second team at set arrival destination

* Second (Unloading) Team will unload set container/truck/pod/etc. and will proceed to unpack and unwrap all your items if desired

* Once all the unloading has been finished, customer will sign release contract upon completion

Move understand that loading and unloading your moving truck, storage unit or POD is one of the hardest part of moving when you do it on your own. You can get out Truck Loading and Unloading Services to solve this problem

well-trained and knowledgeable movers to provide a seamless of loading and unloading services. Help U Move is the company you can trust for safely packing your things, loading and unloading and making sure that your items are safely arranged in your moving truck with the space maximized as much as possible

How Much Should I Tip Movers?

We all know the service industry tipping standard: 15% or more, based on the quality of service. However, the formula for tipping professional movers isn’t quite as clear-cut. How do you know how much to tip a mover? When should you tip? Should you even tip movers at all?

Do you have to tip movers?

Tipping is not something you should feel obligated to do, but it’s a standard way to show your gratitude. Most movers don’t expect a tip but when they get one, it’s greatly appreciated. You may feel like you’re already paying the moving company a fortune and that tipping movers is excessive, but few people in the service industry work as hard as movers do.

A tip is a way to show that you recognize the extra effort they put in. It is important to remember that there is usually a lot more riding on your movers’ job performance than a waiter’s or a barber’s.

Here’s a guide on how much to tip movers:

A half-day move (4 hours or less) – $20 per person

A full 8-hour day – $40 per person

12 hours or more – $50-$60 per person

Option: Tip an hourly figure for each member of the team, ranging between $4-$5/hour per mover

Ultimately, the tip you provide should reflect the level of service and degree of difficulty involved. Consider the amount of stuff being moved, the number of oversize pieces, and whether stairs are involved. If there are some complicating factors that make your move more difficult, consider adding to the amount.