Jan
31
2011 Wedding Trends to Expect
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As the wedding industry starts getting ready for 2011 weddings, most of which will occur during the warmer months of spring, summer, and fall, there are certain predictions we can make about what the most popular trends will be in the coming year. Wedding trends often mirror trends in fashion and popular culture, so it should come as no surprise that what’s popular in 2011 will seem familiar to anyone who has a finger on the fashion pulse, so to speak.
Here are a few predictions about what is shaping up to be hot in 2011.
- Outdoor weddings - Outdoor weddings are also becoming more popular. In 2011, brides-to-be will have learned to be more savvy with their wedding budget and holding your ceremony and/or reception outdoors, in a park or even a backyard, is just one way to do it. Outdoor weddings also have the advantage of being prettier and requiring less in the way of decorations as indoor venues. Just be sure to have an alternate plan in place, in case it rains!
- Vintage style - Wedding trends tend to follow other fashion movements, and vintage or “retro” fashions are definitely in style right now. Vintage-style weddings can range from fun to romantic in feel. Besides the fashion appeal, the vintage trend can offer a friendlier budget and even a more eco-friendly footprint than more traditional wedding trends.
- 1920s weddings - Believe it or not, 1920s-themed weddings have become increasingly popular in the last few years. People are in love with the Roaring Twenties, as you can tell by the recent increase in movies and books about the era. The Knot predicts that this vintage theme will be one of 2011’s top wedding trends.
- Video guest books - Whether you are uploading personal videos or using viral video to market your business, there is absolutely no doubt that online video is a powerful force in today’s world. The Knot predicts that we are going to see this technological trend in weddings in 2011, too: Couples are starting to use video guest books to remember who attended their wedding, and to record their guests’ well wishes. The benefit of this type of guest book is — you guessed it — the ability to upload it to YouTube and share it on the Internet.
- Eco-friendly - The green revolution has been steadily growing; businesses as well as individuals are now becoming more aware of how their actions impact the environment. As a result, it is only natural that weddings should start to reflect these concerns, too. Some of the wedding industry’s services naturally lend themselves to a more eco-friendly approach; for instance, brides typically choose local caterers and florists. In addition, we should see more outdoor weddings, retro weddings with chic vintage dresses, invitations made of recycled paper, and other more eco-friendly wedding practices in 2011.
As mentioned, many of these trends could be seen taking shape in popular culture recently. Weddings are frequently on the cutting edge of what’s hot, but of course they are also affected by other concerns such as the economy, which explains some of the budget concerns this year’s brides are likely to face. If you are planning a wedding in 2011, which of these trends will your wedding reflect? What trends have you noticed that are not mentioned here?
Vera Mosley is an expert on wedding trends and bridal fashions. She is also a writer for a company that sells feather centerpieces.
Dec
1
Business fuel theft is a serious problem for companies that operate fleets of vehicles. Many business owners don’t realize they are being affected by this common problem. Others know that it is happening but aren’t sure what to do about it. Don’t let yourself be a victim of your employees’ crime. Make sure you understand business fuel theft so you can put an end to it.
Business fuel theft, as the name suggests, is the stealing of fuel from a company. There are two major ways that business fuel theft typically occurs. First, a driver may use a company vehicle to drive somewhere that is unrelated to the business. The company is paying for the fuel that is used to make the trip even though it’s not a business trip. This is a subtle method of stealing gas from the company but it can end up costing the business a lot of money over time.
The second method of fuel theft is for a driver with a company gas credit card to use the card to fuel up his or her own personal vehicle. Another version of this is for the company to reimburse gas purchases and the driver submits a purchase that was actually for filling up a personal vehicle. This is outright business fuel theft and can also cost the business a lot of money over time.
Business fuel theft happens for a number of reasons. Drivers may simply not think that it’s a big deal because it may be an issue that has never been addressed in the company before. Another reason is that when fuel prices go up employees may feel they simply can’t afford gas anymore and may decide that it’s worth the risk to steal it.
Business owners can address all of these issues using a combination of fuel theft oversight methods. The first and most important thing you can do is to address the issue of business fuel theft in your company. Hold a meeting. Send out a memo. Let people know this is happening in your business and that it won’t be tolerated. Let them clearly know how it is affecting your bottom line (and how, in turn, that can affect their wages and job security). Bringing the issue to light just may resolve most of the problem.
Another thing you can do is to set up an incentive or rewards program for employees that actively reduce their business fuel costs. This serves the purpose of increasing loyalty to the company. Employees who feel like they are a part of the team and will be rewarded when they do right thing, are going to be less likely to commit theft. They will also be more likely to notice when they are inadvertently committing theft, such as when they are using a business vehicle for personal driving because it’s more convenient.
Finally, you can institute a monitoring system to actively monitor business fuel theft. A fleet card system is one common way of doing this. It sets every driver up on a gas card that is actively monitored and reported on by the fleet card company. This allows you as the business owner to notice when fuel seems to be wasted by a particular driver. You can put controls on the card to limit the problem as well as addressing the problem outright with the problem employee. Nip the problem in the bud so you don’t lose any more money to business fuel theft.
Oct
2
Potential Employment
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May
11
My Bankruptcy Tip
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Well this seems like a pretty darn safe venue for me to share my thoughts about what happened to me when I had to declare bankruptcy a few years ago. After all, this is a very anonymous venue. It’s not like I want all of my friends, or especially my coworkers to know that I declared bankruptcy. After all, it is embarrassing. I wouldn’t want anyone to think less of me because I had a financial meltdown that resulted in financial failure. It doesn’t mean that I am a failure as a person. And if you are in the same shoes that I was, you are not a failure either. You will survive, just like I did.
The first thing you need to do is keep a positive attitude. It is normal to feel depressed during this tough time. But don’t let depression consume you. Life goes on. Instead of looking at the negatives, look at the positive side of things: you are kind of getting a “get out of jail free” card here. Once discharged, you get to start with a clean slate.
And nobody really needs to know either. You don’t need to tell your boss. You don’t need to tell your mom. People can’t judge you if they don’t know! It can be your little secret. And here’s a big surprise for you to: a lot of people are keeping bankruptcies a secret! Like I said, you will survive!
Dec
13
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