Supplier resistance is one of the biggest road-blocks to fluid implementation of electronic payment and invoicing systems. Suppliers who do not believe the system will be more efficient and effective will be unlikely to embrace it. Suppliers actually can benefit significantly when AP departments become automated. By making sure they understand this, you can convince [...]
Planning a vacation is exciting! Deciding where you will go, what you’ll see and even how long you’ll stay can take several days to several months. In the midst of your planning, you will undoubtedly begin to think about what you’ll take with you. Here are five must-have items for your upcoming vacation: 1. Great [...]
Continue reading …It never fails to amaze me how many stylists are paid to pick out crappy outfits. It’s like going to a restaurant and ordering food you could have made at home. Stylists are supposed to have better taste than the average American. Yet, so often, they don’t. In honor of the approaching Academy Awards, below [...]
Continue reading …Today’s technology ensures that we’re never bored in our vehicles. That may or may not be a good thing. Driving while distracted can be incredibly dangerous, both to yourself, the children in your car and others on the road. If you have a car packed with gadgets, follow these tips to get to your destination [...]
Continue reading …The end of each year finds people writing out resolutions that will often, unfortunately, become less important and even forgotten as the year progresses. Rather than finding yourself frustrated at a lack of progress come March, try following some of the tips that accompany the most popular – and potentially daunting – resolutions. 1. Lose [...]
Continue reading …You’ve probably got an earful about how you should replace your lush lawn with rocks or xeriscape to “save the planet.” Don’t touch that shovel! As with any issue, controversial or not, you can find information that will support your stance. Let me take a minute to explain why I sit on my side of [...]
Continue reading …I’ve done it, you’ve done it and the guy next door has done it. We’ve all made New Year’s Resolutions that lasted for a day and a half. After that, all bets were off and we were right back to our chubby, swearing, chain-smoking selves. How do people do it? How do they make a [...]
Continue reading …We’ve all experienced that horrible, spinning, nauseous feeling on New Year’s Day. In fact, as hangovers go, some of my worst have been after a fabulous New Year’s Eve party or two. Luckily, there are hangover cures that really do work. I know; I’ve tried them! Disclaimer: just because they’ve worked for me doesn’t mean [...]
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