Each fall, paint companies and interior design experts predict the colors that will shape our homes in the coming year. While the hues of 2022 centered around back-to-nature shades of green, 2023 is all about self-expression. See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year …

It’s always a thrill when wild birds visit your garden. Cardinals are one of the easiest to recognize when you catch a glimpse of one perched outside your window. The males’ bright red plumage makes them stand out wherever they go. Both males and females sport jaunty top-hat-like crests and sing cheerful melodies. Cardinals are at home in most rural and …

Moms truly are superheroes, so it’s only fair that we have a whole day dedicated to them. Whether you surprise mom with breakfast in bed or a thoughtful gift, Mother’s Day is all about celebrating moms and mother figures everywhere. These days, the holiday is often celebrated with cards, gifts, and breakfast in bed, but it wasn’t always that way. The …

Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, created Father’s Day to honor her father, a veteran and single dad of 14 children. Since 1910 it’s been celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June because ministers in the early 1900s wanted to be sure they had enough time between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to write two excellent sermons for services held on the holidays. And while …

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer activities—but aside from the fact that it typically includes a day off of work and a three-day weekend, do you know the purpose of this holiday? Most people know that Labor Day is a day set aside to show appreciation for the American labor force, but its roots are …

Both Stripe and PayPal can help you send invoices, process payments and receive money. How do they differ, and which one is right for your business? Stripe is a far more robust financial services provider and charges lower fees. Stripe is customizable, and allows your business to accept different payment options. PayPal has simple and straightforward invoicing tools for your …

An employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan can have many benefits for your employees and your business. Offering a 401(k) plan can help small businesses meet increasing employee expectations and retain top talent. Companies that offer 401(k) plans are eligible for significant tax breaks and deductions. Both businesses and employees benefit from optional employer contributions to workers’ 401(k) accounts. This article is …

Choosing the right business entity can be tricky, but understanding what an LLC is can help you make the best choice. LLC stands for limited liability company; LLCs protect a business owner’s personal assets if they’re involved in a lawsuit. An LLC can be taxed as a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or a partnership. An LLC can have unlimited …

iPads and other tablets are convenient, powerful tools that offer businesses and professionals a way to expedite work, streamline processes and more. Your tablet can be a powerful business tool that improves staff workflow and gives customers self-service capabilities. Accessorize your tablet for improved usability and efficiency by adding point-of-sale (POS) system hardware to process payments. Equip your tablet with …

Google Forms makes it easy to collect contact information from your leads, create surveys and quizzes, and gather other data. Google Forms is an easy-to-use and powerful tool that allows you to create everything from simple RSVP forms to complicated surveys.  Google Forms offers more than a dozen templates as starting points, which you can fully customize to fit the …