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What's the Difference Between an Agent and a Manager?
(0) What's the Difference Between an Agent and a Manager?

Band managers take on many responsibilities - promoter, business and financial advisor, negotiator, accountant, publicist, agent, chauffeur, image consultant - depending on the needs of the artist. The role of the manager is to develop, guide and promote the career of the artist. That entails building connections within the industry with concert promoters, record company execs, and others who are in a position to help the artist move up the ladder of success.

Personal Guarantees - What You Need to Know Before You Sign
(0) Personal Guarantees - What You Need to Know Before You Sign
If you're looking for a credit facility for your business, be prepared to give a personal guarantee. There is almost no lender today that does not require personal guarantees from the principals of the business as security, especially from small to medium-sized businesses. Know the risks before you sign.
Pokémon Go - The Legal Realities of AR
(0) Pokémon Go - The Legal Realities of AR

The release of Pokémon Go has opened a Pandora's box of concerns for property owners, lawyers and lawmakers. This is a brief overview of potential legal issues arising from the new and developing area of augmented reality apps.

Renting to a tenant without pre-screening them is a recipe for disaster
(0) Renting to a tenant without pre-screening them is a recipe for disaster

As a landlord, you put your property at risk when you list it on the rental market. You can reduce your risk and protect your investment by following a few simple rules.

How Safe is Your Home While You're Away for the Holidays?
(0) How Safe is Your Home While You're Away for the Holidays?

If you're going to be away from home for holidays or business, hiring a house sitter can protect your home and pets while you're away. And using our ready-made housesitting contracts and checklists makes the process so simple while putting the terms of the agreement down in writing.

This New Year, Resolve to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
(0) This New Year, Resolve to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint

Happy New Year! With January almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about those New Year's resolutions. Are you focusing on self-improvement this year? Eating healthy, exercising more, quitting smoking - is one of those at the top of your list? Self-improvement is a wonderful goal. But why not try to be a little bit more environmentally altruistic this year and resolve to start living a greener life? With a few simple changes, each of us can reduce our environmental footprint and do our part to improve the condition of our cities and our planet.

Change Your Lifestyle

Going green doesn't have to be a difficult, painful or inconvenient process. We can all make a positive impact on the environment by:

  • making eco-friendly (green lifestyle) choices,
  • using products that conserve energy and pollute less,
  • recycling and re-using more,
  • limiting the use of toxic household chemicals, and
  • promoting greener ideas in our households and our communities.

Consume Less Energy

There are many simple ways we can cut down on electricity, water and gas usage without compromising comfort. This Australian government website offers a wealth of information on cutting consumption and saving money on utilities. No matter where in the world you live, you can cut consumption and lower your bills by following a few simple rules.

Tune Up Your Vehicle

A properly maintained vehicle not only runs more efficiently, it also burns less fuel and produces fewer emissions. Earthshare.org suggests making sure tires are properly inflated, getting regular tune-ups and changing your air filter. All of these suggestions will save you money by improving your gas mileage, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Be Conscious of What Goes Down Your Drain

Do you pour solvents, paints, bleach and other corrosive or harsh chemicals down your drain? This article on Freedrinkingwater.com should give you pause for thought.

NEVER pour things down the drain that you wouldn't be willing to drink out of a glass!

ALWAYS take these materials to a hazardous waste disposal site instead of sending them down into the sewer system, from where they will end up back in the water table.

9 Secrets to Hiring a Good Contractor
(0) 9 Secrets to Hiring a Good Contractor

When searching for a contractor to do new construction or renovations and improvements to an existing home, there are some key considerations to keep in mind to help you find a reputable company that will do quality work.

5 Steps You Need to Follow to Form a Limited Liability Company
(0) 5 Steps You Need to Follow to Form a Limited Liability Company

A list of the 5 principal steps you need to take in order to set up a limited liability company in the United States.

Have You Made a Will Yet? What Are You Waiting For?
(0) Have You Made a Will Yet? What Are You Waiting For?

The old saying goes that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. While almost everyone files their taxes every year, over half of North Americans have not addressed that other certainty, and continue to put off making a Will.

How to Choose the Right Premises for Your Business
(1) How to Choose the Right Premises for Your Business

When looking for commercial office, retail or warehouse space for your business, there are a number of issues you need to consider. This checklist will help you determine the pros and cons of each space, and allow you to compare each property you view in terms of its relative strengths and weaknesses.