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For a solo professional having an up-to-date contact management database is one of the KEY administrative systems you have to have for your business. And, even more important, is having a system in place to create effective follow-up. Your business is built on following up leads and building relationships.

Homeowners can avoid the unpleasant surprise of a broken air-conditioning system this summer by taking a few proactive steps today. The following tips can help families avoid spending time during the hot summer months without air conditioning by preparing their a/c units to handle the stress of the next few months.

When it comes to having friends and family over for summer gatherings, our first thoughts often turn to late afternoon barbecues with sizzling burgers, plastic cups and paper plates. If that’s your idea of outdoor entertaining, maybe it’s time to get out of the house!

With the summer growing season approaching, water is a key element of successful gardening. One of the most important factors in successful gardening is knowing when and how to water. Check out these wise water usage tips for your garden this summer.

The number of fast food restaurants is on the rise, and so is our waistline. You would think with the number of health clubs and carb-friendly foods available, there shouldn’t be a weight issue at all.

Many gardeners who love their ornamental landscape are not sure if they want to give up space for a vegetable garden that needs to be replanted every year. Fortunately, there are dozens of incredible edibles that add beauty and style to the garden — and provide a bounty of fruits and herbs.

Have you heard the joke about the exasperated husband who says to his wife in the midst of a quarrel, “Why are you so beautiful and yet so stupid?” His wife, maintaining her composure, ponders for a moment then replies. “I am so beautiful so you will find me attractive and I am so stupid so I will find you attractive.”

I love LIFE cereal. To be more precise, I love Cinnamon LIFE cereal. It’s a guilty pleasure. I know I shouldn’t. I know that it’s a horribly processed carbohydrate, with no nutritional value, and will do nothing but mess with my blood sugar levels if eaten by itself, but I love it. I’m the grown-up version of Mikey.

Great-looking garden design doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. If you don’t forget about the basics, it’s easy to create a professional look like you see in gardening magazines. Better Homes and Gardens magazine editor Justin Hancock reveals his time saving tips and money saving tricks for backyard beauty:
Great-looking garden design doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. If you don’t forget about the basics, it’s easy to create a professional look like you see in gardening magazines. Better Homes and Gardens magazine editor Justin Hancock reveals his time saving tips and money saving tricks for backyard beauty:

Working safety is an important thing when it comes to your job. Here are ten tips to help you prevent electrical hazards, in honor of May National Electrical Safety Month, sponsored by the Electrical Sfaety Foundation International.