What's Much, Much Better Than Motivational Quotes?

I know people who peddle in motivational quotes. They hunt them down, share them on Facebook and move onto the next one. Heck, I used to be like that with an old Twitter account. So I get the appeal of them, I really do.


But there's a big ol' problem with quote farming:

It has a way of becoming hollow and pointless.

You read a quote and something about it resonates with you. Maybe it's clever and insightful. Maybe you've heard it before but now, in one moment where you stare at your screen, you truly get it.

So, being the generous person you are, you share it with everyone you know.

You look for another inspirational quote. Most are rather trite, so you keep digging. But you find a good one. Then another. You share these too.

The more you look, the emptier these quotes sound. And you start seeing the same quotes popping up again and again. Don't those hacks know we've heard that one a thousand times before?

If you keep looking, you find a sea of decent motivational quotes amid a bigger sea of garbage.

(It's so bad that you can't even think of good metaphors for it.)

The harder you look, the harder it is to find an inspirational quote that's... well, inspiring.

And let me tell you why that is.

A good motivational quote might have a gram of wisdom in it. It might have just the right piece that you were looking for. You consider what it means and it completes something inside.

That's the exception, though. It certainly isn't the rule.

And if you think back on those great moments in your life where you felt inspired, you were probably doing one of two things.

You were either out there, living your life and working through challenges.

Or...

You were talking with someone. Having a conversation. A dialogue.

An inspirational quote is a tiny monologue. It takes human interaction truly improve. An exchange of ideas or perspectives is the best way to find a snippet of wisdom that inspires you.

So by all means, find a quote that floats your boat.

Tape it to your ceiling, computer monitor or bathroom mirror.

But then do this:

Live the quote.

Explore its meaning.

Fulfil its example.

Don't just use it as a slogan - use it as a philosophy. Every day, find a new way to align something in your life to the quote.

It resonated with you for a reason.

So chase that reason with both hands outstretched.

You can begin that simple self-improvement technique now.

And enjoy its benefits for the rest of your life.

If you really want to take your mind to new places? To improve more you dreamed possible?

You might want to read about this mind training program:

https://www.guided-thought.com/monster

Make Your Inner Critic Pay Rent

I know plenty of people who struggle with meditation. They'll say something like it doesn't interest them, they can't sit still, or they gave it a go and it didn't work.


It might even be true.

But for many people, they don't like coming face-to-face with that voice inside your mind. You know the one I mean - the one that whispers horrible things to you about your looks, talents, successes, failures, prospects and worthiness to keep breathing.

The sorts of things you'd never say to another person, even your worst enemy.

It's always there, anticipating your mistakes, just waiting for the chance to laugh at you.

So if this voice, or the deeper well of anxiety and insecurity it comes from, won't leave you alone, then it's time to take control.

But you don't gain control by fighting it.

Think of this inner critic like a neighbouring kingdom... with an enormous army. Much stronger than yours. If you fight it head on, not only will it not work, but you'll hand it even more real estate and power.

How would you fight such an adversary?

With kindness and curiosity.

Don't think of these as soft. It takes real strength to say, with full kindness, "really? I don't think that's true - what makes you so sure?"

Especially to someone attacking you, and even if that someone is you.

These can give you control over the volume... or maybe its air supply. If you're patient, you can starve it out.

But you're right to not want to settle for that.

After all, I bet it's been hassling you for a long, long time. Driving it from its home - your head - is too good for it.

It's about time it compensated you for it.

Why shouldn't it? Should this, the worst tenant of all time, be allowed to live anywhere rent-free? Especially some real estate as valuable as your noggin?

Surely not.

Maybe it's time you demand your inner critic starts paying its share. And not just paying rent from now on, either. It owes you plenty of backpay, not to mention all the damages it needs to cover.

There's no need to evict it. Show it mercy, bring it into line and put it to work.

Because this voice sure is creative. It used to have fun concocting the worst-case scenarios for you.

So use that creativity. Make it devise best-case scenarios instead... with a plan to get there.

And you know it's persistent, so use that too.

If it wants to keep scrutinising your life, let it find the ways you're doing well. Allow it to offer constructive suggestions for improvement.

Heck, you can put a leash on the inner critic and walk it round the block if you want.

After all, it's yours. No one else can tell you what to do with it, not even that voice.

Silencing it frees up a surprising amount of mental resources. That alone makes you feel smarter, faster, cleaner and happier. When you turn those resources to your own needs, you feel even better.

You can begin that simple self-improvement technique now.

And enjoy its benefits for the rest of your life.

If you really want to take your mind to new places? To improve more you dreamed possible?

You might want to read about this mind training program:

https://www.guided-thought.com/monster

Create a Shrine for Your Magicless Rituals

The unconscious mind loves rituals. It adores them. On some level, it believes they're real.


Because, on some level, they are.

I don't mean you can sacrifice a goat to bring the rains. I do mean you can create certain results by repeating certain actions. If you create a ritual that gives you superhuman confidence, then it'll work eventually - by pure repetition, anchoring and placebo.

But the rules of not-magic don't stop there.

Alongside magic spells is the notion of sacred spaces.

Whether or not locations can literally be sacred doesn't matter. If you act as though they are, you'll start to respond as if they are.

Which means you can create a shrine - an inner sanctum - inside your own home.

Did I say 'can'? That could just as easily read 'should'.

One of the classic meditation tips, especially for beginners and folk who struggle with it, is to create a dedicated space for it. Always meditate in the same spot and don't do anything else there. 
Eventually, you'll associate the two so strongly that sitting there will put you in a trance.

That's psychology, not magic. But it's powerful enough to qualify.

You could dedicate your inner sanctum towards something specific, like prosperity, gratitude or confidence. Or you could make it an all-purpose sort of place, leaving yourself open to whatever you need.

Either way, here are some guidelines. Not rules, as this is an incredibly personal thing. But guidelines, certainly.

As with the meditation idea, only use your inner sanctum for this. Whether it's a corner of your study or a wing of your mansion, make it a single purpose space.

Keep it clean and attractive. Decorate it, unless that feels too garish.

Use it every day to think about what you want and how you want to develop.

After a while, your brain will associate this place to what you seek. Simply being there will be enough to get your mind thinking along the right lines.

And the more you think that way inside the space, the more it becomes a habit outside the space, too.

Now, if this seems to mystical or woo-woo for you, dress it differently. Instead of an inner sanctum, think about it as a mental dojo.

Or virtual reality training program.

Or you could think of it as it is - a spatial trigger for your unconscious associations.

Whatever works for you works for you, so use it.

You can begin that simple self-improvement technique now.

And enjoy its benefits for the rest of your life.

If you really want to take your mind to new places? To improve more you dreamed possible?

You might want to read about this mind training program:

https://www.guided-thought.com/monster

Circular Patterns in Venture Capital and Angel Investing: Interesting Trends and Tips

1. During the past decade, the size of seed rounds has remained stagnant and number of deals have decreased. To the untrained eye, it seems that there is more competition for seed dollars. Below the surface, however, startups are recycling founders experience. The reason why the number of deals has decreased is that teams are better prepared, are more financially savvy, have access to better-priced support, waste less time and resources, are using other forms of funding PRIOR to seed rounds, and are pivoting or deciding to get out earlier -at the pre-seed stage. (Founders will jump into exploring new opportunities).


Founding teams are recycled


2. More firms seeking seed rounds already have sales, expression of interests, and some form of market validation as a result of the circular economy of entrepreneurial mind and action. Firms that seek seed rounds are more advanced than 10 years ago. Founders are using other ways to get funded (as they should! Because seed funding is very expensive!), AND they are also recycling the experience of founding, co-founding, advising, and/or being early employees in previous firms. This is creating a circular economy of entrepreneurial experience. Not just serial entrepreneurs but a large pool of people who have experienced startup development (failed, successful, and everything in between, in so many roles!).

Supplier of funds are recycled


3. More investors are getting into each round, and seed rounds have become more collaborative. More and more small funds, angels and angel groups are co-investing. That means more eyes are evaluating deals (GOOD) but also BAD deals are getting through because the impact of each deal in the overall portfolio is lower, and the FOMO (fear of missing out) can get that signature! Think Theranos (ouch).

TIP: Nobody talks about the herd mentality and there will be some lessons to learn going forward. Because of the cycling and recycling nature of funding, early investors are able to scan deals early, with lower amounts, and, if they want to play in future rounds, they need to get in early and with others: pay to play.

Founders and funders' recycling is also changing the exits:


4. Exits are being recycled too! Companies are being acquired, taken public, broken into pieces, resold, privatized, re-public'ed, and there are many emerging opportunities for exit. This is actually an area ripe for disruption. Welcome to the world of recycling exits.

And the funding process has become more interesting and complex.


5. As both entrepreneurs and funders become more comfortable navigating many options of funding startups or grownups, new funding options are emerging: there is better knowledge about crowdfunding, cryptocurrencies, hybrids (safes/convertible notes), and SFI-types (can we call this special funding instruments?). Capital suppliers are borrowing mechanisms from SPV, SPE, and SVI. I can't wait to see what new options sprout of this.

All of these recycling and repurposing has an impact on ROI and capital markets


6. Cycles are longer: It takes longer to climb a larger mountain, especially if, along the way, there have been some quasi-exits, pivots, more and larger rounds. This is having an impact on the way we negotiate funding going INTO the firm, because there is light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel is getting much longer. Combine this with the uncertainty of how investors get OUT. Again, this is an area ripe for disruption and I can't wait to see new options emerging. With longer cycles, the return on investment decreases, so firms are pushed into finding new and disruptive ways to excite investors and NEW investors who supposedly are more risk-averse and adventurous, but in reality are reckless.

Longer roads need more resources, 
But the supply of capital does not exist in a vacuum


7. Public markets are shrinking, and investors -especially institutional investors- are navigating through a rollercoaster of political insanity. Mostly derived from the surprising interest in protecting borders than in having healthy global economies, financial and economic illiteracy is permeating the political arena where decisions are reckless and financial managers are focusing on reducing stupid (gasp) risks instead of creating and supporting new wealth.

Overall, a combination of healthy recycling of talent, capital, and technology is fueling the economy despite mistakes made by politics.

For investors the signals are clear: Get in early, support many startups, learn and collaborate.

For entrepreneurs the signals indicate: Use many forms of funding, use dynamic funding, ask investors for support (not just money), and create dynamic teams.

Oh, and for small business owners that think "small is beautiful", now, more than ever, my famous quote of 100% of 1 is 1, but 1% of 1000 is more, is more valid than ever. Get in line, ditch the illusion of a "safe" and embrace the "growth" mindset. If we stop growing, we start dying. Small IS beautiful, it is just not sustainable.

For Government and Economic Development Agencies, the puzzle is getting more and more complex... Hang in there!

We really don't know what we are doing, but we are doing!


Alicia Castillo Holley is an international expert on Wealthing (R) a system to create wealth. She has started 9 companies and one not-for-profit, raised millions of dollars and trained thousands of people. She's a recognized author and speaker and travels around the world twice a year as a speaker /trainer. http://www.wealthing.com

Are the No Credit Check Loans Similar to Bad Credit Loans

The bad credit loans with no credit check option has transformed the lives of many people and moreover improved the credit ratings too. The loans are available instantly and lenders do not enter into the formalities of the disbursals.


Leftist or the rightist, capitalist or the socialist, white or the black, you always need to make one thing clear in your mind: the online loan marketplace is made to suit your cash needs, if you are serious. Don’t let yourself fall back, because in this case, you will stand at last position in the queue. To begin with, it is necessary that you become aware of the terms. Are the no credit check loans work in the same way as the no credit check loans? Are the no guarantor loans a misnomer or the balance between no credit check loans and the bad credit loans? There exists a wider knowledge framework out here, and it is your whole and sole right to know of it.


What are the No Credit Check Loans?


The loans available without a credit check especially designed for borrowers who have a bad credit score or may even do not have any existing credit history at all.  Such types of borrowers find it too difficult to get loans from traditional sources. The loans for people without any credit check are quite a helpful proposition in the long stage of lending. Since there is no credit check involved in the loan, there is absolutely nothing to find the reference whatsoever of the past credit report. Approvals by the lender are not entirely based on how much money you have in the bank or not, but on your sheer willingness to have the cash.  


What are the no guarantor loans with no credit check option?


These kinds of loans are basically an extension to no credit check loans. The lender in these types of loan arrangements will not require any guarantor while disbursing the designated loan amount. Isn’t this clear and simple?


What are the Bad Credit Loans?


Bad credit lending is meant for the people living for quite long on the bad credit ratings. These borrowers have consistent bad credits running for many years in succession. Generally these loans are available on high interest rates, but options are also there, where the borrower can have the deal finalised on exceptionally low rates of interests for the benefit of the borrower.  


What are the bad credit loans with no credit check option?


These loans are also the extension of no credit check option, and as the name is clearly indicative, the borrower will not need to check the background of the borrower’s credit report. It is very practical orientation and the loans are disbursed into borrower’s account within matter of hours. There is absolutely no technical glitch. Formalities for these types of loans are far less in comparison to other loans.


 Without much ado or struggling to overcome any lose-point, what you need is analysis of your cash situation. It is the realistic analysis, which is going to help you in making the decision between the bad credit loans with no credit check option or the no guarantor loans with no credit check option. And in the end, you will make your loan purchase and happy and merry-go-round affair.

Bad Credit History is the legitimate online lender providing bad credit loans with no credit check to the people on the bad credit.  Our offers are straightforward and without any hassles. To know more about the no credit check loans for bad credit people, visit: https://www.badcreditshistory.uk/bad-credit-loans/


 

The 10 Advantages of Outsourcing Your (Behavioral Health Billing)

Healthcare in a digital environment is complicated, particularly with the numerous regulations that seem to be constantly rolling out additional layers. Healthcare providers are spending more time and...

Healthcare in a digital environment is complicated, particularly with the numerous regulations that seem to be constantly rolling out additional layers. Healthcare providers are spending more time and resources as they organize patient care, and this time could be put to better use. Using a qualified, outsourced behavioral health billing company can provide better service as your workload reduces, you experience fewer disruptions and your profitability increases.

10 Advantages of Outsourcing Your Behavioral Health Billing

Decreased Employee Expenses. You will not be liable for employee healthcare, acquisition costs, PTO, and other employee load expenses when you are outsourcing your behavioral health billing. The amount of resources expected to manage the behavioral health insurance process is high. Another point of using an outsourced behavioral billing solution is the cost-share model. This enables billing expenses to be based on your volume and earnings. This is an advantage if you have a low-income month; you will not have a fixed cost associated with your billing.

Improvement of Revenue Cycle. As the legal and administrative terms for behavioral health providers constantly keeps growing in complexity, and as claims process grows more challenging, working with a skilled, qualified billing company trained in behavioral health can provide big relief. RCM software or Behavioral Health Revenue Cycle Management is a specific application specially designed for practices that treat patients with behavioral concerns. It helps practices process payments, handles claims, and creates revenue better than using a generic billing application. This will drastically improve the management of your revenue cycle.

Keep Patient Data Secure. One of the major concerns that prevent physicians from outsourcing their medical billing is internet security. Protecting patient and practice data is critical. All professional outsource medical billing company has the responsibility to protect all patient information (HIPAA compliant).

Reduce Staff Errors. Even the smallest blunder can cause an insurance company to deny a medical billing claim, with someone on your staff to correct the mistake, resubmitting the request and waiting for the revised application to be accepted and processed. Working with a specialty provider reduces staff blunders, since they have more experience working with billing and have undergone a lengthy training process, much greater than your in-house team.

Greater Consistency. Due to unplanned staff changes or employee absence, billing in-house puts your practice at higher risk for revenue interruption. An outsourced medical billing service provides an entire team of experienced people ensuring that your claims get prepared efficiently, leaving your practice less exposed to interruptions in cash-flow.

Better Claim Processing. Every insurance claim must be paid promptly and accurately in order to optimize a medical office’s cash flow. Time is valuable, generally healthcare staff do not have the luxury of reviewing and following-up on each claim. Let’s face it, healthcare professionals and their support staff are often pulled in various directions. But these claims should be presented as soon as possible and accurately the first time. Otherwise, unpaid claims can quickly rob an office of resources that could be applied elsewhere. Being forced to make tons of phone calls to insurance providers only wastes more time and adds frustrations. Healthcare providers should greatly consider outsourcing this function to reduce the administrative load placed on their support staff. Good medical billing companies are quick, consistent, and accurate with the submission and processing of any insurance claim.

Transparency. Others believe that outsourcing your billing means giving up control and the power of your practice, but this is entirely incorrect. When you outsource your billing, you obtain greater control and transparency. You can review compiled data or monitor the process at any time, according to your discretion. This gives you up-to-the-minute evaluations of how your practice’s billing is being processed and whenever you decide.

Profitability Increase. Due to incompetent, inadequate, or inaccurate claims, medical providers lose revenue. However, that’s not the case if you outsource billing to a qualified behavioral health billing group. Why? Simple! These outsourced behavioral health billing specialists are just that, experts, much more skilled than your in-house staff. They’re skilled at handling appeals and reversing denials. They hold the insight and expertise to pinpoint specific areas of vulnerability, limiting repetitive errors in claims, and assuring more claims are met (paid out) on the first attempt.

Knowledgebase. Outsourced billing solutions for behavioral health come with a wealth of knowledge. They understand the various complexities of billing insurance and hold the knowledge to examine trends and recognize industry transitions on the spot. Longevity in this niche area is not common; however, necessary. The results that stems from longevity and experience is priceless. Being able to understand each insurance carriers’ historical trends, paid amount(s), fine print of policies, etc., can have a massive impact on your behavioral health organization’s capacity to collect on insurance.

Faster Procedure. Automating routine administrative duties makes your work more productive and valuable. Automating same-day claim submissions will increase your cash flow. A standard paper-based claim may take at least two months to move through all the channels before you receive payment. Advancing a clean claim, appropriately coded for maximum benefit, supported with the assistance of the EHR can result in full compensation in a short period of time.

Conclusion

These are plenty of great reasons to outsource your behavioral health billing to a professional group. It makes sense to outsource revenue cycle management services to a third party, putting less strain on your internal resources.

Medical Credentialing (On-Board Process for Providers, Facilities)

Credentialing for providers, large groups, or facilities can be a tedious task that can often require a team of specialists to handle all the on-boarding information as well as updates throughout the ...

Credentialing for providers, large groups, or facilities can be a tedious task that can often require a team of specialists to handle all the on-boarding information as well as updates throughout the year. As of April, 2018, CMS now mandates that providers maintain accurate information and timely updates. Providers and facilities that do not keep up with these updates risk having their in-network status with the insurance company taken away as well as fines and penalties.

We have composed some of the most popular questions and concerns that your office may have in choosing someone to credential your providers.

Questions:

Turn-around time – 24 hours
New Provider – Using primary source verification, we are able to pull most of your provider’s information within a few hours. If more information is needed from the provider or facility then we can gather that information quickly by sending you a secure link with information needed to send back.

Resolve a credentialing issue – Our credentialing applications are tailored to the insurance companies specifications. If there is wrong information or information missing then the application cannot be sent out without it being corrected. The turnaround time would be same day for us. If there was information lacking from the provider then they would get a same day email with information needed and a secure link to add the information.

How to send and receive applications and required documents
Most of the information will be gathered via primary source verification. This is the most up to date accurate information that can be populated. In most cases it has more up to date information than what the provider has available to give us. All applications will be generated electronically and able to be signed electronically.

Availability for participation in our on-boarding meetings
We are available 5 days a week. Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings for any conference calls. We would be happy to accommodate your requests.

What distinguishes us from our competitors?
Primary source verification: we are alerted to any changes in the providers license, credentialing, DEA, CAQH, NPPES etc., the same day it is changed in their systems. This is usually weeks before the facility or provider is even aware anything has changed. This allows us to alert you and the provider of any credentialing, licensing, certifications, and board expiration’s that come up in a timely manner so we can correct them and keep your providers and facility in full compliance.

We are able to tailor credentialing applications to the insurance companies specifications so that there is little to no denials.

We have electronic signature capabilities on all credentialing applications that can be sent directly to the provider through secure email. We are also able to provide each on-boarded provider with their own credentialing secure email if your facility would like.

Most everything that we do is electronic, which will eliminate most, if not all, need for paper forms or paper signature requests.

Provider /Facility and its managing employees would have access to our secure software platform for you to view and print any and all provider information, licenses etc., that you may need to keep on file.

We can provide you reporting on when applications have been sent, viewed by the provider, signed by the provider, accepted by the insurance company. We keep track of every email, signature, view, acceptance, denial, and more. All communication is auto-documented and made available for you and your staff to see. Transparency and communication are very important to us.

We are able to integrate with CAQH so there are timely automatic updates as soon as the primary source verification has also been updated.

We are available to speak with you 6 days a week.

Timeline to provide services from date contract is signed
(Once a contract to provider credentialing services to your facility and providers was signed and the Excel spreadsheet was sent over with the providers information, the timeline would be as follows):
Providers would be complete and added to our software within 5-8 business days.

By week two you can expect the providers to be integrated with primary source verification, CAQH, NPPES, PECOS, DEA, and other licensing agencies.

By week three, the credentialing contracts would be generated based on information you provide to us. E-mails would be sent to providers if more information was needed.

By week four, we would like to see everything submitted and sent out electronically.

While we strive to keep within our timelines, we are also at the mercy of the providers responding back to us in a timely manner as well.
After the first month, we would now be considered fully integrated and working on the current applications sent, maintaining provider compliance with insurance company(s), CAQH, NPPES, DEA, State Licensing.
Ready to add more providers as needed!

Advantages of Employing a Branding & Design Agency

If you own a business or if you’re planning on opening a business, there will come a time when you have to step into a branding and design agency. It can be for various reasons like to create a logo, develop a website, put you on social media platforms or to even run marketing campaigns! 

The goal of owning a business is to give the people what they want and establish a business in the market. While you might have the data required on how to run your business, only a creative agency can help you connect with your audience and help you stay ahead of your competition.
Competence and Experience:

Each business has its own area of expertise. This is why we go to that particular business to buy their product or use their service. If you run a clothing business you have all the expertise on it such as the different kinds of materials, designs, prints, cuts, styles, etc. You would also know what is currently trending and what kind of outfit will suit which body type and so on and so forth.

Now if you want to brand, market and establish your business, you need to visit someone who has the knowledge and experience for that. You cannot achieve all of this with one in-house designer. While they might be competent in their field, they will not be able to provide what an entire creative team can, because they are all experienced in their own fields. A creative agency will be driven to deliver a specially curated agenda and strategy for your business.

Artistry:

A branding and design agency literally hunt for the crème de la crème of the creative world. This means there are a bunch of designers, developers, and marketers bouncing off crazy creative ideas off each other to provide the best for each business. Each of these teams aims to be the best at what they do and hence keep proving themselves time and again that they have what it takes to be the best with every new business they work on.

The branding strategies, marketing campaigns, design, and development are carefully worked on and executed to be unmatchable. The work of one in-house designer will not be as effective as an entire team brainstorming for you. In this current digital age where technology is at the helm of most industries, a creative agency knows how to put a business on the map in the midst of all its competition, utilizing the latest technology available.


Value for Time:

Every business has its own sets of goals and visions. For this to materialize you should be focusing your time on your business. We live in a world where we need to utilize each other’s talents and services. If there is an electrical work to be done in your house, though you may have the basic knowledge on how to do it, you will not actually do it. One because a dedicated electrician knows the simplest and best way to get the job done and secondly because you can focus your time and energy where it is actually needed. In the same way, while you prioritize on achieving your goals let a creative agency prioritize on establishing your business.

Value for Money:

Employing another member for your design needs is going to cost you quite a bit. Designers are deemed as highly paid professionals in this era. The costs of employing an in-house designer who will be unable to perform the tasks of a digital marketer, web developer, animator, brand strategist and a designer, can be better spent on a good creative design company.

Even if you plan on employing an entire team, you will be spending more on each of their salaries based on their experience than on a good branding and design agency. Investing in combined expertise and skillset is never a waste of money if it’s going to optimize the development and reach of your business.

Trustworthiness:

When you trust an agency with your work, you indirectly trust members of the team to provide their best work yet. More team players equals more artistry, which equals to brand growth and establishment! A good branding and design agency ensure that the projects that they work on are everything and more than what the client has asked of them. They stick to the quoted budget. They are always ready to talk to the clients and clarify their queries.

They make themselves available to explain to the clients the process and the strategy that will be employed to ensure that the business is going to get the spotlight it needs to grow, develop and expand. They readily change their work timings and days to meet deadlines and deliver supreme services! A good branding and design agency is a trustworthy agency. You can trust them and rely on them.

Dedication:

There is so much that goes into design, branding, and marketing. Agencies established in this field have the experience and expertise needed to strategize, plan and execute the work. This is one of the businesses out there that works for the success of another. Always choose a dedicated creative agency instead of an in-house designer. They can never achieve what an agency can. Get in touch with us at Tablo Noir if you are looking for a branding and design agency that designs unique and innovative strategies to build and market your brand.



DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS IN USA AND ITS CURE

The human digestive system works non-stop to produce enzymes and process the foods to extract essential nutrients, but junk food, adulterated foods, and chemicals that we consume create extra pressure on the system. The body produces digestive enzymes; however, it cannot produce enough to keep up with the typical western diet, which is full of enzyme-depleted, over-cooked, and processed and canned foods. This is one of the main reasons for the rise in digestive health problems. 

Nearly 7 hundred thousand people in the USA suffer everyday from digestive issues such as heartburn, acid reflux, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea and so on. But why do we suffer from so many digestive problems? The answer is that we eat in a hurry, we do not chew carefully, we rush our eating times, or worse, we eat on the run.



The digestion process works well when we eat properly, have proper rest, and lead an active lifestyle. Digestive enzymes exist naturally in the foods we eat when consumed raw. However, eating uncooked food is not always a good idea. Therefore, we need to cook foods just sufficiently, because when we overcook the food, we destroy the enzymes in the food. That  places more stress on our bodies to produce digestive enzymes and even fats and proteins have within them the digestive enzymes necessary to break them down into the components our cells can utilize. The human digestive system works non-stop to produce enzymes and process the foods to extract essential nutrients, but junk food, adulterated foods, and chemicals that we consume create extra pressure on the system. The body produces digestive enzymes; however, it cannot produce enough to keep up with the typical western diet, which is full of enzyme-depleted, over-cooked, and processed and canned foods. This is one of the main reasons for the rise in digestive health problems.



The stress and rapid pace of modern life many times requires additional dietary supplements to compliment the bodies' natural abilities. This can be easily achieved by the available over the counter herbal digestive care dietary supplements in USA. The natural dietary supplements in USA provide much required support to all the bodily systems so that it can function effortlessly. The reason to prefer herbal dietary supplements is because they help in avoiding the serious side effects otherwise caused by western medicine pharmaceuticals. There are multiple herbs that can help with digestion problems in the long run and without any side effects or altercations. Following are the tips to help resolve digestive problems and herbs that can help with the condition:



Eating on fixed timing and regular intervals is of utmost importance.

Eating soothing foods like yogurt, green vegetables and fibre rich foods, keeps the digestive system healthy.

Yogurt contains good bacteria called probiotics that helps in maintaining the gut health while improving digestion.

Probiotics help with digestion issues and also aids in digestion of heavy nutrients like lactose.

Apples are a good source of soluble fibre called pectin.

Pectin helps in increasing the stool volume and helps resolve problems like constipation or diarrhea.

It decreases the risk of intestinal infections and inflammation of the colon.

Fennel has high fiber content and it improves regularity of the digestive tract.

Fennel is also an antispasmodic agent and helps in limiting the negative effects of gastrointestinal symptoms.

Kombucha, a fermented tea, has a rich probiotic content which helps in healing stomach ulcers.

The famous tropical fruit of Papaya contains a critical digestive enzyme called papain which aids in breaking down the protein and helps digestion by supporting enzyme creation.

Papaya also helps in healing the damage caused by IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and soothes the stomach.

Fibre packed whole grains such as wheat, oats, quinoa, and farro helps improve digestion in many ways.

It mostly helps in bulking up the stool content and ease constipation.

Secondly, the grain fibers act as probiotics and help the healthy gut bacteria for a healthy working digestive system.

Fermented soya beans called Tempeh are a rich source of probiotics.

The antinutrients in soybeans prevents absorbesion of certain nutrients, but the fermentation process helps break down an antinutrient called phytic acid and makes tempeh a healthy snack for the digestive system as well as for general wellness of the body.

Studies claim that probiotic in tempeh helps alleviate the symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diarrhea, and bloating.

Beetroot’s healthy nutrients helps feed the good bacteria in the gut and aids the digestive system. It also adds to the stool bulk and alleviates the symptoms of constipation. 

Beetroot is also good for increasing the blood hemoglobin content and purifying the blood.

Miso, made using fermented soya beans and koji, a type of fungus, is another excellent source of probiotics and help in the growth of healthy gut bacteria to aid digestion.

Miso probiotics also helps overcome intestinal issues such as diarrhea.

Ginger is an ancient spice and one of the most studies spices used as a digestive aid.

Ginger helps with alleviating problems like nausea and morning sickness.

It is well known for its action of accelerating the emptying of gastric chambers.

Ginger helps in alleviating symptoms of indigestion, gas, nausea, and morning sickness during early days of pregnancy.

Kimchi or fermented cabbage is rich in probiotics and promotes bowel health.

Green vegetables such as spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and other leafy greens are also a good source of magnesium, which can help relieve constipation by improving muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal tract.

Sauerkraut, cabbage fermented with lactic acid, is rich in probiotics and is generous in helping to break down the enzymes nutrients into smaller, more easily digestible molecules.

Peppermint is a healthy herb that has a soothing effect on the human digestive system.

It relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract which improves the working of the digestive system.

A compound called menthol in peppermint helps alleviates conditions like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), stomach aches, stomach cramps, intestinal inflammation, nausea, vomiting, and bloating.



Digestive problems can be very challenging, but handling them is not difficult when you put your mind to it. There are various herbal dietary supplements in USA available for providing the much needed support to the human digestive system. The natural digestive support dietary supplements in USA are healthy and risk-free as they do not tend to have any side effects. Eating right, consuming fiber-rich and soothing foods, such as whole grains, dark green vegetables, yogurt, and chia seeds, play a major role in creating a healthy digestive system more easily and quickly without any complications.

Why Hire SEO Expert in Austin for SEO of Your Business?

Search engine optimization has become quintessential for every business in today’s time. If your business is not visible online, you are as good as not at all having an online presence. And when you realize the importance of SEO for your local business, the first thing that comes into mind is how to do it and that too at minimum cost. Well, DIY is one way to go, hiring an SEO expert in Austin is other, and postponing is another.

Hiring professional SEO experts for SEO of your local business has many benefits. Let’s have a look at some of the key benefits.
Right SEO
Anyone can start SEO. There is no compulsion that only professionals are allowed to do it. But the question is, are you capable of doing it right? There are many practices that when you implement it on your website, your SEO results will be endangered. And getting wrong in DIY SEO is not difficult. All it requires is some misunderstanding of Google algorithms or following a wrong DIY SEO guide. You may be following unethical strategies which could result in your website getting permanently banned or removed from search results. Hence, you end up doing more harm than good. On the other hand, professionals have the right training, skills, and expertise. They know what works and what doesn’t and how to achieve desired results.
Improve website
For many years, SEO means stuffing keyword. Hence, many people easily become so-called SEO experts, but today, SEO has changed a lot. Google considers everything forms relevance of content to website speed, ease of navigation, and HTML tags. When you hire professionals, every little aspect of your website gets improved. They will improve your website loading speed, interface & navigation, build backlinks, add listings, and optimize the website for the right keywords. One cannot address the technical aspects without the right training and skills.
Focus on results
SEO is not about just getting any kind of traffic. There is a huge difference between traffic oriented SEO and result oriented SEO. There is no point of getting website traffic that does not convert. An SEO expert in Austin makes sure your website get quality web traffic that has higher chances of conversion. They follow the SEO strategies that not only focus on ranking your website but getting more conversions. You may have also heard about many people saying they have been doing SEO for many years, but still, haven't achieved the top rankings for competitive keywords. Well, it is the result of poor SEO. Professionals perform proper keyword research, audit website, and prepare the result-driven SEO strategy for your website.
Simplified reporting
Analytics play a big role in the success of your SEO campaign. And navigating through your Google Analytics to determine conversion rates, acquisition channels, tracking keywords rankings, split testing landing pages, evaluating bounce rate, and tracking down the results is not at all an easy task. It requires certain skills and knowledge to deal with analytics. An SEO expert in Austin prepares the reports for you in a simplified manner without technical jargon, which will allow you to understand the results of SEO efforts easily and prepare a plan of action.

Domain Migration With Ensuring SEO Efficiency – An Insight!

At times domain migration can be a tough task. Even with a good transfer speed, there are possibilities of downtime during this process. Along with all the crucial aspects of domain migration there is an SEO aspect as well, that has to be taken into consideration. This factor is as important as the website hosting platform that you select.


As various tasks are performed during the domain transfer process, the online reputation that you have built over time might get hampered. In case that happens, it will be hard for the search engines to locate, crawl and index your website and furthermore, this will have a negative effect on the keyword rankings and the organic traffic as well.


Irrespective of whether your website is big or small, migration is a critical process that needs some cautious planning. You must plan ahead of time in order to avoid any bad situations. If you would like to migrate a domain now or at any time in the future, here is some crucial information that you need to be aware of:


Plan And Organize Before Execution


Planning for the migration is a difficult and tedious task. However, the more you plan, the better it will be for the execution process will be better. In the planning phase, you must create a sitemap that outlines the website pages. This will enable you to classify the pages that should remain the same, the pages that need modifications and the pages that need to be removed. Your sitemap must comprise of the current URLs from your database or server logs. You must also outline the updated URLs for the new domain. This will help in keeping everything organized and documented.


Before you proceed with the domain migration, you will have to get the details of your keyword rankings and traffic information. Get the rankings and respected keywords per page and the traffic information along with the related keywords per page. It is also crucial to make a list of the internal and external links to your website pages citing aspects like domain authority, source and anchor text. Initially, the most prominent factor of the planning phase is gathering all the information. After you have gathered all the required information, you will be in a better position to plan on the factors that will affect the new domain.



Execution


Your next step is to start the implementation. Block your new domain from being crawled by the search engines and from being viewed by the people. This can be done through proper authentication and enabling the robots.txt blockage. Once you enable the robots.txt blockage, the search engines will not be able to crawl your website while you are transferring the domain and making the necessary changes. After the transfer process is completed and all the changes are perfectly implemented, you can disable the blockage and allow the search engines to crawl your website and index your new domain.


At this stage you will be able to verify that all your links are directing to the URLs pertaining to the new domain. Check on the factors like links, URLs and content and if everything looks fine, you can disable the authentication and the robots.txt blockage. This will allow visitors to view your new domain and the search engines will start ranking your website.


Monitor


Now that you have successfully executed the planning and execution of your website to a new domain, it’s time to monitor and observe. Keep a track on the rankings and monitor the organic traffic of the new domain. Determine the new keywords that are driving traffic to your website and the keywords that don’t work. Compare this information with the information you had collected earlier about the old domain. This will enable you to determine the aspects that you need to work on for driving traffic to your new domain.


Moreover, you must also verify the external links that are still linking to the old domain name. Wherever possible, ask these websites to update the links so that they point to your new domain name.


The process mentioned above will help you to transfer your domain name without loosing out on the online reputation that you earned through performing SEO tasks. Careful planning and timely execution will help you in keeping the domain authority intact.


Getting Private Banking Services – What You Need to Know

For effective wealth management, it is crucial to get the best private banking services that you can rely upon. While private banking reduces the stress and hassles of managing your wealth, it can be a complex process and needs thorough understanding.   

  
Read on to know a few important aspects of private banking that ensure a seamless experience.  


What is Private Banking?  
  
The private banking process comprises providing dedicated banking, tax management, investment, and other financial solutions to High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This is unlike retail banking services, which focus on the mass and provide more personalized services to individuals via a professional banking expert dedicated to provide such solutions to its clients.   
  
Since High Net-Worth Individuals possess considerable assets than an average individual, they are more likely to utilize dedicated financial services that demand bulk investments such as real estate and hedge funds. Private banking services provided by some firms also include taxation solutions, succession planning, and retirement planning.   
  
Eligibility Criteria for Private Banking   
  
Most private banks like SUISSE BANK, typically require a minimum balance for the clients to activate their private account. This may include bank deposit or any kind of investments, individual retirement accounts, or other investable assets. For instance, certain banks need just a first payment of 10,000 EUR to enjoy the best private banking services. This amount isn’t any kind of bank deposit and is freely available to the client. However, the minimum amount required may vary from one bank to another and it is advised to get complete eligibility details from your dedicated relationship manager.   
  
What Private Banking Services You Get?  
  
Private banks catered to HNWIs offer a gamut of financial services that may include the following:  
 


Asset planning, consulting and management  


Fixed income securities  


Global trade finance


Foreign exchange  


Structured products and commodities  


Real-estate investments  


Tax solutions  


Bank guarantee  


Currency conversions  


Multiple channels for worldwide incoming and outgoing payments at low prices  


Priority banking services  


Proof of funds  


  
Before you hire private banking solutions, it is crucial to assess the scope of services based on your wealth and key objectives.      
         
Benefits of Private Banking  
  
Discussed here are the benefits you get with the best private banking solutions.  
  
1. Dedicated Relationship Manager   
  
The top benefit of private banking is that you have a dedicated professional working on your banking and asset management needs. They have decades of knowledge and experience providing expert banking consultancy, investment advice and financial solutions that best fit your needs. One-on-one service also helps save your valuable time.    
  
2. Utmost Privacy  
  
Having a private bank account with a reputable firm like SUISSE BANK provides a safe haven for your wealth. The private banks maintain superior privacy, ensuring your money is fully secured without having anyone spying on your personal wealth.  
  
3. Lower Prices   
  
With private banking, you can get discounted rates for various financial services like preparing and planning taxes, corporate checking, travelers check, currency conversion, real estate investments, etc.      
    
While there are also certain challenges involved, the best private banking services can help mitigate risks, manage your wealth and earn higher returns.  


Best Way to Plan your Kullu Manali Package from Chandigarh

Honeymoon is a chance that couples can recover and enjoy the quality time together after many months of organizing a wedding. Hence, this article below explains to you how you can perfectly plan your Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh.


Manali is a spectacular honeymoon destination located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and it is also known as the gateway of mountains. This place provides an extraordinary view of snow-capped mountains, wooded slopes, as well as grassy meadows with wildflower, which make Manali a perfect retreat for vacations. Both Kullu and Manali is famous for its pine forests, temples, and majestic hills. The temples of the Kullu Manali hold much importance among Hindu devotees. The place is known for its river valleys, wildlife, and contains various outing places. You can visit a lot of famous attractions like river Beas, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Jogini Waterfalls and many more. Hence it is very essential to select the best from various Manali honeymoon packages from Chandigarh accordingly because you don’t want to miss these spectacular attractions.


Being a center of adventure activities, Manali provides an exciting journey of skiing, paragliding, trekking, mountaineering, and rafting. This place is known as the queen of Himachal Pradesh. Both Kullu and Manali are blessed with breath-taking natural beauty which contains sharp snow-capped mountain peaks, thick forests, beautiful villages, and meadows.


Best time to visit


September to November: The monsoon ends in September and winter starts coming from October. The temperature falls so, it important that you should a good amount of woolen clothes to keep yourself warm, especially in the cold nights.


December to January: It is the best time that you can enjoy snowfall and amazing scenic white views of the surrounding mountains, which is a favorite thing for the honeymooners. Hence if you are planning for your tour then for the best Kullu Manali package so that you can enjoy added benefits and amenities.


March to June: Summer started to come in March, but the weather in the valley remains pleasant. The temperature during these months usually varies, so you may need some light woolen clothes in the night. It is the perfect time to involve in adventure activities.


July to August: Visiting Kullu Manali during this time can be a hard gamble but the price of hotels tends to go down during this time.


Places to Visit


There are a lot of famous tourist attractions in both Kullu and Manali like Hadimba Devi Temple, Buddhist monasteries, Nehru Kund, Manu Temple, Great Himalayan National Park, and Vashist Temple. All of these places give a refreshing experience to travelers.


If you are a shopaholic then there are a lot of market in Kullu Manali like Old Manali Market where you can cool stuff like accessories, t-shirts, trendy woolen apparels, Tibetan market is famous for its Buddhist culture you can purchase items like Buddhist painting cloth, decorative items, artificial jewelry, etc.   


How to Reach


The best way if you are coming from Chandigarh is to by bus. Manali is very well connected to famous tourist destinations like Leh, Shimla, Dharamshala. You can book a comfortable Volvo bus to Kullu Manali which is hardly 300km from Chandigarh.


You must consider these things if you are planning to book a Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh.


Agile + Jira meetup in Chicago

Agile + Jira meetup has already interested more than 200 people to attend two weeks before the actual start. The number is significant taking into consideration the fact of very limited timing of the event: only 2 hours to communicate and to learn something new. Nonetheless, the format of being able to meet like-minded people and to get the experts views and opinions without the struggle to find free time attracts attention.

The featured speaker Aleks Yenin is an accomplished IT consultant with 13+ years of experience, encompassing technology and business. Aleks has successfully delivered dozens of IT and Telecom projects of various scale and scope (SAS Institute, Mobile Telesystems, Sitronics, Orange, Nokia), creating ERP, CRM, Billing systems, etc. He is Principal Consultant at Polontech, IT consulting company and will be in Chicago for a couple of days.


Here at Polontech we are passionate about Agile and Jira and we would like you to join us at our meetup in Chicago on the 29th of August 2019. We are keen to talk to you about Jira Software in Agile projects and task management. But what stands behind it?



Does Jira mean anything new to you? I doubt it. To Polontech it is still a bit of Godzilla: powerful enough to remove the obstacles and move you forward to your destination.


Our goal is to go on exploring what it takes to create an environment where one can thrive on using true agile methodology. The Jira Software makes this an engaging experience. Simple UI makes any of the boards team-friendly.


By the utilization of Kanban or Scrum or next-gen project we harness the culture behind Agile methodology, which helps individuals to unite, providing great outcomes.


The potential risk of changes during your project can be evaluated, ensuring that there will be consistency in the final outcome. At Polontech we constantly collaborate with Attlassian and the world's top priorities for smart environments such as ITIL and ITSM.


Agile helps us to grow and scale it beautifully to achieve the “Optimal” result for a particular size and structure of organization. The big “Like” for us is SAFe (Scaled Agile Fraimwork). With the installation of Jira Software we design clever decisions, which support the organization at all levels.


If you only quantify one thing, quantify the “Cost of Delay!” We agree with this sentiment and in so doing, we start our planning and prioritizing, using WSJF. Some people might call it magic, but the calculation within a chosen model makes a plugin as an instrument of objective measurement.


Software development, from a business perspective on occasions is difficult to comprehend. We deal with issues that are complex and demanding for both the developers and the business teams. We encompass the perspective of all views.  Therefore, we would really appreciate your attendance at our get together in Chicago on the 29th of August, at 6pm at the 1871, center for technology and entrepreneurship.


Atlassian meetup in Chicago agenda:


Jira for Agile companies and teams


Agile / Scrum Artifacts, how do they look in Jira


Management: from a Business initiative to a Sub-task


Kanban vs Scrum


Scaling in Agile, prioritizing, WSJF


Planning and estimating in Agile


Business perspective and developers perspective, common points


Jira Software demo.


 


If not this meetup in Chicago, there would be another one and we look forward to meeting you really soon!


Great news! We have a YouTube channel now, where we’d like to share with you our first vlog about the upcoming meetup in Chicago.



 


Style at Home: Tips for Decorating Awkward Spaces

Do you have an awkward corner or craggy nook in your house that you hate? Well, worry not folks. It is time to embrace that part of the house and transform it into something classy and modern. We have compiled a bunch of tips for you to decorate the most awkward spaces inside your house.


Behind the Door Decor


We all enjoy empty spaces when we first shift into a new house. But soon we want color in every possible nook and cranny. A place which might need your attention is the back of the door. Doors are not open all the time, and once they are closed, they leave behind a sad, empty wall. You do not need to crowd the area behind the door and make it impossible to open it. What you can do is put a hanging mirror or a wall decoration. If there is more room, you can even add a small console table. 


Styling a Corner


Corners are usually the most ignored parts of our house. Most people would fill this area with a coat hanger or something much worse like an abandoned piece of furniture. The question remains: How to style an uncomfortable corner? Use the area to hang plants or lanterns. If the corner is too small, you can hang a single lampshade with a bulb. This will give instant energy to the entire room and light it up too!


Top of a Cabinet


It can become impossible to keep a kitchen tidy. No matter how much storage you have, there will always be this random bunch of pots/pans peeking out of the cabinets. We have a simple solution that would help decorate that awkward corner and tidy up your kitchen. We often leave the top of the cabinets empty as it is super inconvenient to keep anything that would be hard to reach out.


What you could do is decorate it with your most stylish pieces of crockery. This could give your kitchen a neat look in a matter of minutes. If you do not have space on top of the shelves, you could put up some wooden shelves and decorate them using your finest dishware.


Narrow Walls


There is usually a section in between rooms that are divided by narrow walls. How to make a narrow wall pretty? You could put up a small chalkboard, this could especially be fun if you have kids around the house. Use the board to write down motivational messages. You could ask a member of the family to write down a message for everyone on a daily basis. This could help nurture communication among the members of the household even during a busy routine.


Spice up that Annoying Diagonal Wall


We all have a diagonal wall in our house that we are trying our best to ignore. But what if there are ways you can decorate the wall and use it to make your house even prettier than before. Choose a painting for your diagonal wall that would fit right in. You can even put up a spotlight to give the area more dimension.


Hallway Decoration


We often underestimate hallways in the house. You could use hallways for so much more than just a way to connect one room to another. It is true that some hallways are awkward and can barely hold any décor. But, one thing you could take care of is the lighting inside the hall. Hallways should be illuminated with warm and glowing lighting. You could even use hanging lamps or lanterns to add a more dramatic touch.


Depending on the size of your hall, you could add a console table along with a few matching frames. Moreover, you could hand family portraits in the hallway as well to give it a more personalized look. In case your hallway is connecting your children’s room, you could hang a chalkboard along the length of your hallway for renewable decor.


Underneath Tall Windows


If you have moved into a house with windows extending from the roof to the floor, there are very few ways you can utilize the space. As much as we are a fan of decorating small areas, the area in front of the windows is meant to be left alone. However, if you happen to have wall space underneath the window you can add a small bench. This will create a seating space which will be perfect for taking those sunny selfies.


Behind your Living Room Sofa


If you have a big area for a living room, you probably have your furniture a little scattered. You can add definition to the back of your couch by putting a console table behind it. Make the most of the space and add a few baskets underneath. The length of the baskets depends on the size of your console. You could add a lamp, a bunch of frames and a few books to complete the look.


Around Unwanted Wiring


If you have shifted inside an old house, there might be some unwanted wiring around the house. You’ve probably spent a great deal of time trying to hide those bits of electrical work. What you could do is fit a thin canvas behind the wiring and use pins to hang a calendar, post-its or cute family pictures.


Underneath the Stair Case


Do not underestimate it when we say that the greatest places in your house are those that are hidden. Have you ever considered revamping the space underneath your staircase? It could be the greatest decision you ever took. Step one would be to make this area as clutter-free as possible. Dirty carpets are the biggest turn-off in tiny places. You could get the services of reliable London carpet cleaners to help you get a fresh look. Moreover, hang around a few frames and keep a cute little bench underneath to match the look. The kind of bench you want depends on the overall theme of your house. You can go classy or modern, all depends on your taste.


Mardi Himal Trek - Wonderful Short Trek in Annapurna

Mardi Himal trekking route was discovered a decade earlier in the Annapurna region. However, before 2011, the trekking route was not popular among the trekkers; rather it was popular among the campers. After, the place was opened officially for trekking; construction of teahouses and lodges along the trail was started. Now a day, while trekking this trekking route, you can see tea houses available even up to high altitude.

Mardi Himal is situated below the Fishtail Mountain.You can reach the base of Mardi Himal by hiking from east of Annapurna Base Camp trek. The trek to Mardi Himal Trek begins from Pokhara and ends there only. The Mardi Himal trek is through beautiful villages Rhododendrons forests. 

Trekking over the trails on rugged land scopes, you will be able to eyewitness the amazing views of mountains such as Mardi, Machhapuchhre along with Annapurna. You will see the best views of Machhapuchhre from the whole Annapurna range covered in snow. After reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp you can enjoy the perfect view of the Annapurna range during the trek spectacular sunrise and sunset views will make your trek remarkable.As a whole Mardi Himal Trek is an awesome package, full of adventure.

Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m)

Day 2: Trip to pokhara from Kathmandu (800m)

Day 3: Drive Pokhara to Phedi followed by trek to Pothana (1925m) about hrs of trekking.

Day 4: Pothana to Forest Camp situated at Koka (2600m) about 4 hrs trekking.

Day 5: From Forest Camp to Low Camp (3150m) usually5 hrs of trekking.

Day 6: High Camp (3700m) from Low Camp (4 hrs trekking)

Day 7: Excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp and then back to High Camp (4 hrs trekking)

Day 8: Siding Village from high camp (6hrs of trekking)

Day 9: To Lumre and drive to Pokhara from Siding Village. (3 hrs walk and 2 hrs drive)

Cost of the Mardi Himal trek

You can trek adventures Mardi Himal with a budget somewhere around 695 USD. Your cost includes the cost of permits, food and accommodations along the route, the cost of transportation, guides porters and so on. 

However you will have to pay additional cost for activities like charging your device, hot showers to the tea houses. Teahouses of Mardi Himal accepts only Nepali currency, thus do not forget to exchange Nepali currency before your trek.

Best time for trekking to Mardi Himal trek

Weather in the Himalayas is variable, it doesn’t remain constant for long time, there is no exception in case of Mardi Himal, and so weather of Mardi Himal fluctuates without any trace. Even tough, the weather fluctuates every time, season like autumn and spring doesn’t by autumn and spring is clear and quite favorable for trekking.

The time from mid September to early December is considered as the perfect time for trekking in any part of Nepal.

Likewise it is the best time for trekking Mardi Himal also. If you want to trek from February to April then you are choosing the second best time of the year to trek Mardi Himal.

It offers the most suitable weather and climate. Winter and summer season trek comes with lots of challenges. Due to this reason, trekkers usually do not want to trek in this season. Trekkers usually go for spring and autumn season trek. As they offer clean and clear environment for trekking.

Permits required for Mardi Himal trek
The trek to Mardi Himal requires number of trekking permits. The permits necessary are ACAP, (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) costing 3000 NPR and TIMS card costing NPR 1000 as well.

These permits can be collected from Nepal tourism Board offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

How can I go Mardi Himal trek?

You will drive for 6-7 hours from Kathmandu to reach Pokhara. From Pokhara you will begin your trek. You will drive to Phedi and then trek to Pothana from Pokhara.

From Pothana you will follow the winding jungle trek to reach Forest Camp at kokar.

From Forest Camp you will ascend till you reach the Low Camp from there, you will be able to eye witness the most beautiful view of Machhapuchhre Himal. When you ascend higher from Low Camp.You will reach the High. After the trek through a narrow path and steep climb takes.You to the Mardi Himal Base Camp

Similarly, there is diversion of route from High Camp Which takes you to Siding valley. The trekking route is steep with sharp inclinations and goes through the forested areas. It will take about 1 day to reach Siding Valley from High Camp. After you reach Siding you will follow the trail which leads you to Lumre. From Lumre, you will drive back to Pokhara and your trek concludes.

Difficulty in trekking Mardi Himal

The Mardi Himal falls under moderate trek in terms of difficulty level.The trekking distance is not short and easy as well. However the threat of altitude sickness always prevails while trekking Mardi Himal. Mardi Himal Base Camp is situated at 4500m, the highest point of the trek. The day from high camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp is long tiring.

The walk through narrow trail and steep slope is very demanding. Also, it is a steep descend back down from Base Camp to high camp. Thus if you are prone to knee cap with you this eases you trek. At Mardi Himal trek, you won't be spending much time at a high altitude.

Thus you are less likely to suffer from altitude sickness. Till is better to have knowledge about altitude sickness. Mardi Himal trek fit for newbie as well as experienced trekkers. Exercising and hiking before the trek, is all you need to do to trek the Mardi Himal.

If you trek in peak season, the problem of accommodation always worries you.You may not get the room you demand for stay. Sometimes even you get the demanded room you may have to share it with your fellow trekkers. If you are planning to trek in winter and monsoon season, you will have to face lots of challenges. Winter brings the challenge of extreme cold and bad weather whereas more welcomes you with heavy down pours.

Is solo trek to Mardi Himal Possible?

Absolutely there is no restriction in solo trek to Mardi Himal.It doesn’t falls under any restricted area. Thus you can trek alone without guide or porter.There is lots of teahouses and lodges, for accommodation. You will find rooms easily.

But book early in peak season, as at this time of year Mardi Himal trek flourishes. In addition if you are experienced trekkers, you can do this trek with ease. However, trekking in group is fun compared to trekking alone.There will always be someone to assist you, in case you feel sick or when you meet with an accident.

Tips for Mardi Himal trek

Arrange appropriate clothing and trekking equipments according to the season you plan to trek.This will help you to overcome lots of challenges that is offered by mountains.

We suggest you to hire professional licensened guide, if you want to trek in unfavorable season.


Don’t forget to carry rain gears with you, if you plan to trek in monsoon seasons.


During the peak season, you must pre book the teahouses as it is difficult to find room.


Items like water bottles and purifiers, maps, Sunglasses First aid Kid must be asked with you.


Don’t forget to consult your medical advice before you go for trek. Gain knowledge in altitude sickness (Symptoms, and its remedies)


Conclusion 

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is short trekking package, yet most. Adventurous that takes you around the Annapurna Region Trekking in the favorable season can yield you best trekking experience. With the little preparations and mindset you are perfectly fit to do this trek.



Some of the Characteristics of Good Business Leaders

What is it that makes a good business leader? Studies have been carried out but have not all come to the same conclusions. This is because some leaders have certain characteristics while others have differing ones or some that overlap with others. Some leaders are very extrovert, while others are not, but yet are still successful.


If it was easy to be a successful leader then everyone could do it, but that is not the case. Some people are naturally introvert, some really don't want to be a leader. They just want to go to work, do their job, and go home again. They really have no ambition or desire to be promoted and to lead others. Others may have a burning desire to be promoted yet are not seen to have the right qualities by management.

So what are some of the qualities of a good leader? Successful leaders are fearless. That is not to say that they have no fears. Everybody does. But they face those fears head on. They see them as a challenge, as something to be overcome. A good leader has a goal and always keeps sight of it. When an obstacle gets in the way, a leader climbs over it, goes around it, or digs a tunnel underneath it, in order to get to the other side and continue the journey toward the goal. A good leader makes things happen.

A good leader is definitely a decision maker. Successful leaders make decisions all the time. They may not always be the right decisions, but they don't "umm" and "ahh". They take a decision based on what they see as the best path for the company at that particular time. If the decision turns out to be the wrong decision, they don't dwell on the fact. They take another decision! Taking a decision and moving forward is always better than not taking a decision.

A successful leader is one who is constantly motivated to move forward and is always on the lookout for strategies to motivate the team as well. She keeps in mind the goals and drives herself forward. When this happens and the team see that the leader is motivated, it encourages them to move forward as well, hence becoming a team rather than a group of individuals.

Another trait of the successful leader is authenticity. A leader is true to the person that she is. She is inspired by what is happening around her and is genuinely interested in it. When the leader is inspired, that also inspires the team.

Successful leaders are also fair. They treat team members fairly and they are true believers in themselves and their abilities. They have a vision – the next goal – and they set themselves clear performance processes in order to make certain that they guide their team in the right direction. This makes them and their team focused on reaching the goal, rather than wasting time proving themselves. A confident leader who is sure about her ideas and goals will reach them.

A good leader also follows her passion. When you are passionate about something you will move heaven and earth to achieve the goal. Nothing will be allowed to stand in your way. You will make things happen – whatever it takes will get done.

Successful leaders also know that they can never stop learning. Life is constantly evolving, and the good leader will evolve with it. She will ensure that she is constantly doing research in order to keep up to date with everything that is happening around her and she will ensure that her team is kept up to date as well so that each team member becomes a lifelong learner as well.

Those are some of the qualities of a successful leader. There are leadership training courses available that can help to teach these skills, since not every leader is born with all of them. Some of them can be learned and acquired, and in order for senior management to ensure that the whole organisation performs at its best at all times, it is worth their while to organise such courses for their supervisors in order to improve their leadership abilities.

Supervisor Academy is a company that provides leadership training courses that develop high performance supervisors so that a company can get great results even faster.


What to Look For In a House and Office Cleaning Company

Cleaning is an important and paramount exercise, be it at home, government office buildings or commercial premises. There are many companies that currently offer different cleaning services both to home owners as well as businesses. It is however very important that you hire only the best company. This is mainly to avoid instances of poor quality maid services in Naperville IL or even risks of theft by staffs of fraudulent cleaning companies. In this regard, look out for the following qualities before selecting a house or commercial cleaning company. 


1. Experience; the experience of the company in the industry is one of the most important qualities to look out for. This is because a company with a long experience in the cleaning industry offers the best services as the employees clearly understand the preferences of different clients and the work schedules involved. Long serving companies that offer commercial cleaning in Aurora IL also have build good reputation among their clients because of the quality services they offer. 

2. The Number of Clients: The number of clients served by the cleaning company is a good indicator of the quality of services offered by the company. This is because a company that offers a good and efficient service will always have a broader clientele base. The home owner should however be careful when considering this quality since it may end up becoming a disadvantage. Because of the large number of clients that are served by one company, the workers may fail to carefully attend to all the cleaning needs of every customer to perfection. 

3. Staff training; the staff and employees of the company you hire should be fairly well trained in their respective fields of work. This is to ensure that only the best and most efficient service delivery by the employees with no incidences of poor quality house cleaning Naperville. 

4. Legitimacy; Companies offering commercial cleaning services should by legally registered by the appropriate authorities. You need to verify this to avoid hiring fraudulent companies that may finally lead to theft of your assets. 

5. Insurance; the cleaning company should be insured by a third party insurance to cover the client against any damage or loss of property. The employees should also be insured against any accidents that may occur while on duty. This is because some office cleaning in Aurora IL involves high heights and injuries are very likely. 

6. Customer Support; A commercial or house cleaning company should have an efficient customer support staff in place to take care of any of the clients' issues round the clock, including customer complaints or inquiries. The house cleaning company's customer service panel should always be accessible by any client at any time during the working hours. 

These are only but a few of the numerous qualities of good commercial cleaning service providers. The above parameters can hence be used by a potential client when evaluating the suitability of a janitorial cleaning Naperville company before engaging their services.

For more information, click the following links; maid service Naperville IL, commercial cleaning Aurora, IL, and house cleaning Naperville, or visit this website, http://www.xcellentcleaninginc.com/.


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