Monday, February 21, 2011
Seth's Blog
"Declaring Chapter 11"
What a poetic phrase, starting with 'declaring'. Not sighing or announcing or admitting, but Declaring!
Chapter 11 refers to part of the bankruptcy code that covers reorganizations. In Chapter 11, you don't shut down your business. Instead, faced with failure, you suspend certain agreements and debts and negotiate in a way that permits you to continue.
Chapter 7 is very different. It means "I give up." You shut down, it's over.
Metaphorically, we have the chance to declare either kind of bankruptcy whenever we work on a project or consider a habit, a social media addiction or even a job.Teetering on the edge of bankruptcy is painful. Declaring is often a relief.
Acknowledging that you're stuck is the very first step in getting unstuck...
Perhaps it's time to stop fighting a losing fight and start creating value doing something else instead. Bankruptcy is never fun, but when you give up something that wasn't getting you where you needed to go, sometimes you discover a future better than you ever expected.
Friday, February 18, 2011
spas portland maine
Yes, I realize that is a bit of a strange name for a website, but there is a reason for choosing Spas Portland Maine as the particular name for a website.
You see, when someone in Portland, Me wants to go to a day spa, for a massage, body wrap or other spa treatments, there is a pretty good chance that you would go to Google and search the words: spas or more specifically, Spas Portland Maine… or possibly Portland Spa in order to find the most desirable dayspa! Great day spas are available in Portland, if you know what to look for prior to going.
And, I wanted you to find my website because unlike other sites that may pop up, I do not own my own day spa.
I’m actually an experience and unbiased consumer who has been to a number of day spas and spa resorts. I’ve had both positive and negative experiences at day spas. Therefore, I was compelled to create Spas Portland Maine to help you.
And, it was kind of my civic duty to do so!
Now, I am not to speak negatively about any of the day spas out there, but I will give you an my personal opinion on what day spas should include or offer so that you can make an informed decision in finding the finest day spa for you to experience.
Furthermore, I want to educate you on how day spas work and give you enough information to choose the right spa for you. It is not enough to simply search for spa specials or the latest SpaFinder deal just to save money. Remember, sometimes you get what you pay for! You must read reviews of local day spas to find, the best body wrap, massage, skin care, nail care or spa package. Further, you might also be wondering what other services are available and do they offer instant gift certificates or gift cards?
So, if you are on a quest to find the perfect day spa treatment as a gift for a loved one or for the next time you want a massage, have eyelash extensions, or need skin care or nail care, this site is for you. I am going to cover all of this at Spas Portland Maine.
One word of warning. You cannot rely on the Better Business Bureau to confirm the reputation of a day spa or for any company. Most people are not aware that the Better Business Bureau is not an official governing body like their name implies. In fact, the BBB is paid by the businesses they represent! Can you believe this? I would say this is quite a conflict of interest. So beware of the BBB as a resource.
One of the most important items to confirm is if the day spa is licensed and insured. By Maine law, each spa should be licensed by the state. Licensed dayspas have been checked out by the state to ensure that they have all the proper equipment and associated products necessary to operate a day spa with your health and safety in mind. Also, all day spa employees should have an up-to-date state-issued license. For example, if you were to get injured during a laser hair removal or burn during a chemical peel or one of the natural products causes a reaction to your skin, does the spa have proper insurance to cover the injury should you file a claim? As you will read further on this site, going to the day spa is more than just beauty treatments. By the way, the same insurance and license requirements apply for beauty and hair salons too.
After spending a few minutes on here, you will confidently be able to make an informed decision on which day spa to visit.
Contact Portland Area Business or visit our website to learn how you can be the featured Spa in Portland Me.
Plumbers Portland Maine | Plumbers Portland Maine
Hopefully after spending a few minutes at my site, Plumbers Portland Maine, you will be able to make an informed decision on who to hire for your plumbing job, or have the confidence that you can do it your self…DIY!
Car Repair Portland Maine
Yes, I realize that Car Repair Portland Maine is an odd name for a website, but there is a reason for choosing this particular combination of words.
You see, when a car owner in Portland needs auto repair work done, be it a simple oil change or a complete tune up, there is a pretty good chance that you will log on to your computer and type in: Car Repair Portland Maine… or maybe Portland Maine Car Repair in order to find a company to handle your needs.
And, I wanted you to find my website because unlike other sites that may pop up; I do not own my own auto repair company.
I’m actually an impartial consumer who was once in your shoes and had a bad enough experience looking for and hiring an auto mechanic that it motivated me enough to create this site to help protect you.
It was kind of my civic duty to do so!
Now, I am not going to bash any auto repair outfit out there but I will make a solid recommendation of a very good mechanic that is licensed, bonded, insured and that you can trust to take care of you.
In addition to this, I want to educate car owners on how to do a few things for themselves and give you enough knowledge to confidently make a few minor repairs, or, if you are like many car owners and scared to death of working on your own car, make an informed decision should you need to hire an auto mechanic in Portland, Me to tackle a larger job.
I think you will agree with me when I say that in our modern day, our cars are getting more technologically advanced. You’ll be surprise with all the features that comes with a simple car like the Toyota Camry or even a vehicle like a Honda accord, but that’s the reality. The question is who will you trust with your car, whether it’s a new car or not so new? Well, when it comes to anything that ranges from just simple maintenance to more complex things like transmission, you need to make sure that the auto repair shop you choose can take very good care of your car. And that is why this website was created.
It’s very easy to conclude that only big companies like Pep Boys can care for your car. But that’s not necessarily true. Things that have to do with timing belt, air conditioning, and transmission repair can be done by a local auto repair shop in Portland for much cheaper price. And this includes any work that needs to be done on your brake pads or spark plugs. I know it can be sometimes overwhelming with the different auto parts that need to be cared for.
Before recommending a particular auto repair mechanic, I stress the need to find a reliable yet inexpensive auto mechanic because auto insurance companies and warranties hardly help when you are trying to replace or repair most auto parts. And a simple oil change might end up costing you a lot.
Car Repair Portland Maine will provide you with information as to what you need to know when dealing with an auto repair shop. Occasionally, additional auto repair tips will be giving to help you as a consumer. Most people tend to consult an auto repair guide when they get stuck on an issue but to ease the tension, we have a highly recommended auto repair shop in the Portland Maine area. You can leave your car in their care knowing that they have the training and experience to repair your car at a reasonable price.
So, if you have a car that needs help, this site is for you.
Plumbers Portland Maine | Plumbers Portland Maine
Tue 28 Dec 2010
Plumbers Portland Maine
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Hello! Welcome to Plumbers Portland Maine.
Okay, I realize that is an odd name for a website, but there is a reason for choosing this particular combination of words.
You see, when a homeowner in Portland, Maine needs plumbing work done, whether needing a water heater replaced or having a clogged drain pipe cleared, there is a pretty good chance that you will log on to your computer and type in: Plumbing Portland Maine, Portland Maine Plumbers… or maybe Portland Plumbers in order to find a company to handle your needs.
And, I wanted you to find my website because, unlike other sites that may pop up, I do not own my own plumbing company.
I’m actually an impartial consumer who was once in your shoes and had a bad enough experience looking for and hiring local plumbing contractors that it motivated me enough to create this site to help protect you.
It was kind of my civic duty to do so!
Now, I am not going to bash any plumbing outfit out there, but I will make a solid recommendation of three very good plumbers that are licensed, bonded, and insured that you can trust to take care of you.
In additon to this, I want to educate home owners on how their plumbing system works and give you enough knowledge to confidently make a few minor repairs. Or, if you are like many homeowners and scared to death of messing around with your toilet and water, you will be able to make an informed decision should you need to hire a plumbing contractor in Portland to tackle a larger job.
So, if you have a drain field that is backing up or a garbage disposal that no longer works, or anything in between, this site is for you.
Before I got started in this epic quest to find a qualified plumber, I did not know the difference between an drain pipe and a water pipe or how the plumbing system in my house actually worked… maybe you don’t either?
No worries! I will cover all of this at Plumbers Portland Maine. We will look at your septic system as well as how water is routed through your home and how the waste is routed out of it.
I will show you what toilet repair parts to use when trying to fix a running toilet, how to make sure that your water heater is protected with a heater pressure relief, and how to replace worn washers in any of your bathroom faucets. Also, we will look at products and plumbing supplies, such as a tankless water heater, sump pumps and many other plumbing products that are available to homeowners looking to upgrade or remodel their bathrooms or kitchens.
Most importantly though, this site will help you hire a plumber contractor that is honest and professional.
The last thing you need is to have some backwoods mechanic messing around with your plumbing system and possibly flooding your home.
Also, the prices plumbing contractors charge for various service repair work is all over the board. You can get ripped off very easily when hiring out plumbing work because most homeowners have no idea how much these repairs should cost… it’s just not something we deal with very often.
And one word of warning. You cannot rely on an organization like the Better Business Bureau to vouch for a company.
Most people are not aware of this, but the Better Business Bureau is not any type of official governing body like their name implies, and they are actually paid by the businesses they represent! Can you say conflict of interest?
It is also important that you know what organizations a plumber should belong to like the UA Local 716, and what type of state contractor’s license they hold. You can search for a licensed plumber at the Office of Licensing and Registration.
Here are just a few more pluming organizations to help you understand the industry better.
- Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
- United Association
- American Pipe Fittings Association (APFA)
- American Society of Plumbing Engineers
- American Backflow Prevention Association
- American Concrete Pipe Association
Is the owner of the company a Master Plumber or just a guy/gal with a journeyman’s card who has run out of companies to get fired from and started his own business? If so, I doubt he/she has insurance, and should something bad happen to your home, you could literally be in a “sink or swim” situation.
Does your job require a permit and inspection? Will it be done up to city code? I could go on and on, but you get the picture.
Hopefully after spending a few minutes at my site, Plumbers Portland Maine, you will be able to make an informed decision on who to hire for your plumbing job, or have the confidence that you can do it your self…DIY!
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