Marketinia Notes

Increasing the Recycling at School

When some of the local high school students saw a need to increase the recycling at their school, they took action. They kept seeing recyclable materials like aluminum cans and glass bottles in the trash cans. As they observed the problem more, they saw two things they could do to address the problem. 1) Get [...]

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Installing a Fence

Robert Frost once said “Good Fences make Good Neighbors”. Good Fences can also keep the dog (or cat, or bunnies, or goat…) out of your gardens, and/or in their own “area.” A good fence can protect your children and create a safe place for them to play at home. Good fences also can provide us [...]

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Learning Something New

I’ve been trying to learn new things every so often. It can be so easy to get stuck in a rut with life and not challenge yourself to explore new ideas that interest you. Between work, family and other time commitments, there are plenty of excuses why your curiosity about the unknown must be put [...]

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Substance Abuse & Teens

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Some parents may expect that their teen will try some form of drugs or substances throughout their adolescence. They will be watching for the typical signs of using marijuana, prescription drugs, or worse, heroine and cocaine. However, they may not be aware that the source of many teen’s high can be found in multiple forms [...]

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Using Flash Drive Technology in the Healthcare Field

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We all know that technology has greatly enhanced not only our quality of life, but also our life span. Advanced technology allows for earlier detection and treatment, as well as more comfortable, discreet treatment of certain diseases. Surgeries can be performed laparoscopically, with less recovery time. Overall, advancements in technology have greatly enhanced the health [...]

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The Advantages of Tutoring With the Help of Flash Drives

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Tutoring is a very rewarding job. There’s no feeling in the world better than knowing at the end of a tutoring session that you have helped someone understand a certain topic much better or helped them develop ways they can work through their own problems, and people always need help with those two subjects. Many [...]

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Regulations and Do It Yourself Home Renovation

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Some hands on homeowners may decide to tackle home improvement projects on their own. You can go to your local home improvement store, purchase the materials, and work during the evenings or weekends. You may not have any experience laying shingles, but the 15 minute tutorial at The Home Depot seemed pretty helpful. You are [...]

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Flash Drives as Fashion Accessories: The New Appeal of Custom Drives

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Surprising as it may seem, a new trend is emerging among artistically-inclined computer users: flash drives as fashion accessories. As the New York Times recently reported, “the designer flash drive has become an unexpected ‘it’ accessory, inspired by pop art, sold in museum shops and department stores, and produced in limited editions as if they were coveted [...]

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Who Is Buying or Selling Transportation Companies Now?

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If a transportation business is beginning to cause emotional, personal, and professional stress in your life, you may have reached a point where it has become necessary to get your company professionally appraised and sell it. However, selling your transportation company may come with a whole list of worries and anxieties. You may wish to [...]

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Starting a Company From Scratch vs. Buying an Existing One

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Many large corporations are laying off highly paid employees that are now searching for a new industry to enter that will still provide enough money to continue their lifestyles. Some of these employees may consider starting up their own business. However, start up costs and risks are high. They may consider purchasing an existing company [...]

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