Complete Chef cooks the food it processes | New Atlas

January 8, 2021January 7, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Even if you like cooking, it can still be a hassle transferring ingredients between bowls – all of which subsequently have to be washed. Cuisinart’s new Complete Chef food processor was designed with that in mind, as it also cooks what it slices and dices.

Processing-wise, the Complete Chef does all of the usual things – it chops, mixes, purees, shreds, whisks, kneads, and yes, it does indeed slice and dice foods. All of these actions take place within its 18-cup (4.3-l) stainless steel mixing bowl.

Debt vs. Equity Financing: What’s Best for Your SMB? | businessnewsdaily.com

January 6, 2021January 5, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Here’s how to determine if you should accept debt or share ownership of your business.

Debt and equity financing are two very different ways of financing your business.
Debt involves borrowing money directly, whereas equity means selling a stake in your company in the hopes of securing financial backing.
Both have pros and cons, and many businesses choose to use a combination of the two financing solutions.
This article is for small business owners who are trying to decide if debt or equity financing is right for them.

Unless you have an existing empire of wealth to build on, chances are good that you’ll need some sort of financing in order to start a business. There are many financing options for small businesses, including bank loans, alternative loans, factoring services, crowdfunding and venture capital.

With this selection, it can be difficult to determine which option is right for you and your business. The first thing to know is that there are two broad categories of financing available to businesses: debt and equity. Figuring out which avenue is right for your business can be confusing, and each option has its own pros and cons.

How to Become a Leader That People Respect | Life Hack

January 6, 2021January 5, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

All I am asking…is for a little respect. That is the line that Aretha Franklin made popular in 1967 with her hit song entitled RESPECT. If we are honest, the words of that song ring true in our hearts today. As leaders, this concept of respect is even more powerful as each of us wants to learn how to become a leader that people respect day in and day out.

Did you know that there were two versions of the song RESPECT? Each one of the versions had a different message and demonstrated what they believed to be the best way to get the respect they had desired. Let’s take a moment to point out a stark difference between the two versions. We will use these two songs to illustrate how to become a leader that people respect.

How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks | Small Business Trends

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Cybercrime is evolving rapidly thanks to the pace at which technology is improving. Ransomware is one of the most common forms of attack businesses face. Many large businesses have fallen victim to ransomware attacks, and unfortunately, this perpetuates the impression that small and medium-sized companies aren’t on an attacker’s radar. This is not the case.

In October 2019, an IT consulting firm based in Wisconsin paid an undisclosed sum to an attacker who had blocked client access to patient medical records. While just 20% of ransomware victims are small businesses, over 85% of security service providers report that ransomware is one of the most common threats a small business faces.

To create a plan to protect yourself from a ransomware attack, you need to execute certain steps to make your business resilient. You also need to prepare for the worst-case scenario where you’ll be attacked.

You’re Never Too Old to Start a Business, Even If That Business Is Winning $26 Million in the Lottery | Inc.com

December 30, 2020December 29, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Maybe you think you’re too old to start your business — especially your own successful business.

If so, you’re wrong: A study conducted by the Census Bureau and two MIT professors found:

A 50-year-old startup founder is 2.2 times more likely to found a successful startup than a 30-year-old.
A 50-year-old startup founder is 2.8 times more likely to found a successful startup than a 25-year-old founder.
A 60-year-old startup founder is 3 times as likely to found a successful startup as a 30-year-old startup founder — and is 1.7 times as likely to found a startup that lands in the top 0.1 percent of all companies.

Case in point: Jerry and Marge Selbee. After running a local convenience store in Evart, Michigan (population 1,900) for 17 years, Jerry and Marge sold the business and retired.

10 Home Office Essentials for Less Than $50 That Can Seriously Spruce up Your Space | Entrepreneur

December 28, 2020December 27, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Most people transitioned to working from home in 2020, and many people can expect the work from home life to continue in 2021. If you haven’t gotten your home office in the shape you want it to be in, now’s a great time to do so.

We’ve rounded up some of the most useful home office accessories, all of which are on sale for an extra 20 percent off with promo code HOLIDAY20. That code brings everything down to less than $50! But act fast, these sales are live for a limited time only.

Tree-hugging luxury hideaway overlooks breathtaking Norwegian fjord | New Atlas

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Helen & Hard has designed a particularly stunning treehouse in rural Norway. Named Woodnest, the forest dwelling is supported by a living pine tree that runs through its center, and it offers a well-stocked interior that sleeps up to four people.

The Woodnest shown is one of a pair of identical treehouses situated in a forest near the Hardangerfjord in Odda, Norway. It consists of a glulam (glued-laminated timber) frame that’s fastened to the trunk of a pine tree with a steel collar. The tree runs through the center of the interior, rather like Ethan Schlussler’s amazing treehouse, and exits through the ceiling. The firm told us that there’s a little extra space for the tree to expand in width as it continues to grow in height. The exterior is finished in timber shingles.

Carlo Ratti Associati designs “world’s first” fully compostable marker pen | Dezeen

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) has designed a concept for a compostable marker pen comprising natural fibres and a water-based, edible ink that would break down within six months.

The Scribit Pen comprises a barrel made from a choice of either wood, bioplastic or anodised aluminium, which is designed for repeated use.

This holds a nib and cartridge made from natural fibres including sawdust, hemp fibres, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) – a polymer that is used to produce biodegradable plastic – and lignin.

Why do cats meow? | Live Science

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Every day your cat walks into your office, looks at you indignantly and utters a despondent “meooow.” You may not speak cat, but her meaning is clear: “You haven’t fed me yet, you monster!”

House cats are unique in the way they use their voices to communicate with their human companions — they rarely meow at one another. So what makes our feline friends so chatty with us?

The answer has to do with domestication, experts told Live Science.