Friday, September 23, 2022

Small Businesses To Start In 2021 - Forbes

By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue
Seth and Mark Samuelson are reaping profits from the gardening trend
It's been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic upended our lives. A year when we embraced new habits (curbside pickup) and technologies (Zoom) and found solace in old pastimes (gardening and baking). Many behaviors and preferences we've adopted will endure long after the crisis eases, which opens opportunities if you're thinking of launching a business or side gig in 2021.
So, what are the key trends you might profit from?
In 2020, applications for new business tax IDs actually rose at the fastest rate since 2007.
Below are four I learned about in a recent webinar from SCORE (the national small-business mentoring program affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration) presented by Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia. Along with each trend, you'll find my suggestions of related business opportunities and resources.
Trend #1: More Americans are starting businesses. In 2020, applications for new business tax IDs actually rose at the fastest rate since 2007.
Opportunity: As Kerry Hannon recently wrote in her Next Avenue post, "Smart Move for Your Home Business: Hiring a Virtual Assistant," new entrepreneurs (especially one-person shops) often turn to freelancers and consultants to help run, manage and grow their ventures. The people they hire might be bookkeepers, virtual assistants, business coaches and the like.
"By contracting for these services instead of hiring directly, entrepreneurs reduce costs, and in many cases, gain access to insights from higher quality talent," says Jon Eckhardt, a professor at the University of Wisconsin's Entrepreneurship Science Lab and Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur and Innovation Exchange or EIX (full disclosure: EIX and The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation help fund Next Avenue).
LinkedIn's report of the top 15 in-demand jobs for 2021 includes four jobs in this category: data content creator; business development and sales professionals; digital marketing professionals and professional and personal coaches.
How much you'd earn starting such a helping business depends on a number of factors, including your skill level, industry and years of experience. For example, ZipRecruiter says work-from-home virtual assistants earn $67,115 a year, on average, but some make as much as $130,000 or as little as $15,000.
Working as a freelancer or consultant can be especially rewarding for professionals over 50, who bring a lifetime of experience to their clients, but sometimes struggle to land full-time jobs. Many independent consultants charge $100+ per hour; those with specialized expertise can command significantly more.
"A good external consultant will not only perform the function, but will also add value by leveraging their expertise," says Eckhardt. "For example, a contract bookkeeper, accountant or CFO should be able to improve the business as they perform their basic contracted function."
To learn more about starting an entrepreneurial support business, check out the many excellent training resources on SCORE.org.
Trend #2: Gardening is blooming. The pandemic created a new generation of gardening enthusiasts. Seed supplier Burpee reported the highest sales in its 144-year history last spring. And the gardening trend isn't likely to wither anytime soon. According to a fall 2020 survey by Axion Marketing, 86% of homeowners who were gardening said they plan to keep at it in 2021.
Opportunity: The increased interest in gardening is driving demand for gardening-related services. Options include teaching a gardening class, running a lawn care service or offering landscape consulting services. To get a feel for what's possible, check out the New York Botanical Gardens online catalog where you'll find a variety of classes to help you get launched in this fertile field.
Another possibility from this growth trend: Sell a gardening product or accessory. As an example, the father and son team Seth and Mark Samuelson, of Coupland, Texas, have seen revenues for their SeCa Hose Holder (a hands-free tool that helps people avoid bending down while gardening) soar by 300% since 2019. 
"With people spending more time at home over the pandemic, many turned to gardening and found the SeCa Hose Holder to be the perfect addition for them," says Seth.
Trend # 3. Here come the brides! The wedding industry is projected to rebound in 2021 after a dismal 2020 due to pandemic cancellations and postponements. But since many traditional wedding venues have a backlog of reservations, some newly engaged couples will opt for more intimate celebrations of 50 people or less, also known as "microweddings."
On the other extreme, some couples who privately wed last year are planning "sequel weddings" in 2021 — larger celebrations that showcase their original wedding vision.
Opportunity: Whether their weddings will be intimate or extravagant, most couples want to make the day extra special. That means a likely increased demand this year and next for wedding vendors including photographers, wedding planners and caterers.
Kathy Kristof, editor of SideHusl.com, told me she is seeing plenty of demand for wedding photographers on her site. She advises taking advantage of the "buy local" trend by announcing your services on free neighborhood websites, such as Nextdoor. "This is particularly attractive right now because a lot of consumers are newly committed to helping their local businesses survive," Kristof said.
There are endless ways to profit from your love of pets, including as a pet sitter, dog walker, groomer or trainer.
Another way to benefit from the weddings trend: If you own a property that could be rented for a small reception or milestone celebration, Kristof recommends offering it up on sites like PeerSpace or ThisOpenSpace. Of course, you'll only want to do this after you've been vaccinated and, if you live in a cool climate, in the summer or fall months when it can be held outside.
"Be sure to check into city regulations and zoning requirements," warned Kristof. "The city of Los Angeles, for example, has famously threatened to turn off utilities to sites that allow gatherings of more than ten people" during the pandemic.
Trend #4. Pet adoptions are surging. According to the American Pets Product Association, U.S. sales for pet food, supplies, vet care and other services were estimated to be a whopping $99 billion in 2020.
Opportunity: There are endless ways to profit from your love of pets, including as a pet sitter, dog walker, groomer or trainer. You can open your own business or freelance on an "as-needed" basis by signing up with one of the online platforms that list pet-care jobs, such as Rover.com. The average Rover.com dog walker earns $20 an hour according to Indeed.com.
To learn more about opportunities and training programs in the pet industry, consult Worldpetassociation.org or Petbusiness.com.
(This article is part of America's Entrepreneurs, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and EIX, the Entrepreneur and Innovation Exchange.)


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Thursday, September 22, 2022

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Best new refrigerator features in 2022 - CBS News

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July 29, 2022 / 2:01 PM / Essentials
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The best refrigerators in 2022 include some of the best new refrigerator features. We've found refrigerators from top-rated brands such as Samsung, LG and more, all loaded with tech that goes above and beyond just chilling your produce and freezing your leftovers. 
Top products in this article:
Samsung Bespoke 4-door French door refrigerator (full depth), $2,299 (regularly $3,114)
Samsung smart side-by-side refrigerator with Family Hub, $1,799 (reduced from $2,166)
LG stainless counter-depth French door refrigerator, $2,599 (reduced from $2,804)
It's 2022. Your refrigerator doesn't just have to be a kitchen appliance. Thanks to the best new refrigerator features, your refrigerator can be a tech hub that searches for recipes, plans meals, controls your thermostat, sends photos and messages, streams music and more. Many of our best refrigerator picks can be customized to your specifications, including drawer size, shelf spacing, temperature and appliance color. Some of these refrigerators will even let you customize the size and shape of your ice.
Sticking to a budget? Many of these top-rated refrigerator picks are on sale now. No matter if you're searching for a smart refrigerator, french-door refrigerator, double-door refrigerator, freezer refrigerator, or a refrigerator that can make craft ice, we've found a refrigerator for you.
Use this as your 2022 refrigerator buying guide. Keep reading to shop the best new refrigerator features in 2022. 
This 27.3-cubic-foot Samsung touchscreen refrigerator with Family Hub is fingerprint-resistant. It includes an in-door ice maker, plus all-around cooling and multi-vent technology for even air circulation.
Samsung's touch-screen refrigerators all feature Samsung's Family Hub touchscreen, with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant built-in. The smart-fridge component can control your phone, computer, TV, smart doorbell, Nest thermostat and Samsung home appliances. It can share photos, stream music and more. The Family Hub feature lets you see inside your fridge from anywhere (via your connected device), search recipes based on what you have on hand, plan weekly meals and even send cooking instructions to your Samsung smart oven.
Samsung smart side-by-side refrigerator with Family Hub, $1,799 (regularly $2,166)
Best Buy is offering the same deal on this Samsung fridge. A Best Buy customer described the refrigerator as a "high-tech appliance for the modern home." 
"Very roomy and user friendly," the buyer said. "I was able to set up the hub, upload photos and customize the screen right from the fridge. The stainless steel matches my other appliances by Samsung (range/air fryer)."
Samsung smart side-by-side refrigerator with Family Hub, $1,799 (reduced from $2,166)
This 23-cubic-foot Samsung refrigerator features a beverage center that gives you water in two ways: You can choose from an internal dispenser, or you can use the built-in pitcher that automatically refills. There's even an option to infuse a flavor.
"This design is brilliant," wrote a customer on the Samsung site. "Opening it at a 90-degree angle is all you need to do everything that you need. It's completely flat which makes opening it to the wall so much easier (if you notice a lot of fridges are domed at the front which does not give you space to open door against the wall)."
Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub (counter depth), $3,599 (regularly $4,699)
Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub (full depth), $3,599 (regularly $4,599)
This full-depth Samsung refrigerator lets you control your smart appliances and devices straight from your fridge door via Samsung's Family Hub. It boasts 26.5 cubic feet of storage.
The fingerprint-resistant refrigerator features a full-width bottom drawer big enough to hold party platters, beverages and more. The Samsung kitchen appliance includes an external filtered-water-and-ice dispenser, as well as all-around cooling and multi-vent technology to maintain even air circulation on every shelf. 
Samsung large capacity 3-door French door refrigerator with Family Hub, $3,099 (regularly $3,499)
This 29-cubic-foot Samsung appliance comes with an auto-fill water pitcher, as well as Samsung's Dual Auto Ice Maker, which dispenses either regular ice cubes or bite-sized frozen bits. The fridge is totally customizable: Individual drawers can be set to specific temperatures. Even the refrigerator's exterior can be customized with changeable door panels.
Both the full-depth and counter-depth versions of this refrigerator are on sale for the same price. The button below is for the full-depth refrigerator. 
Samsung Bespoke 4-door French door refrigerator (full depth), $2,299 (regularly $3,114)
The refrigerator is also available for a sale price now at Best Buy. "The fridge is a great addition to our kitchen," wrote a customer who purchased the Samsung fridge from Best Buy. "...When we had people over for a birthday party, the middle drawer changed to allow us to hold drinks and snacks. People kept asking us about it." 
Samsung Bespoke 4-door French door refrigerator (full depth), $2,300 (reduced from $2,970)
This slim, 11.4-cubic-foot refrigerator is suitable for a small space, or for anyone who wants to add a second fridge or freezer to a kitchen or garage. Run the appliance at fridge or freezer temperatures. Choose from finishes in white, gray or navy glass. 
This fridge comes with a 100-day, risk-free trial. Delivery is free when you order directly from Samsung. 
Samsung Bespoke Flex Column refrigerator, $999 (reduced from $1,400)
This ultra-large capacity LG smart refrigerator measures 26.2-cubic feet. It works with LG's ThinQ app, and features an external ice and water dispenser.
LG stainless French door refrigerator, $2,499 (reduced from $3,097)
This 22.1-cubic-foot-capacity LG smart refrigerator features a smart cooling system that maintains different temperatures in different refrigerator drawers and compartments. The fridge features an external ice and water dispenser.
Download LG's ThinQ app to control the kitchen appliance via your compatible phone or device. 
LG stainless counter-depth French door refrigerator, $2,599 (reduced from $2,804)
This 10.1-cubic-foot LG refrigerator is a great option for smaller spaces. It includes two full-glass shelves, five storage bins and one crisper bin. 
The refrigerator features LG's Multi-Air Flow Freshness System, which monitors and maintains temperature conditions to help keep food fresh. 
LG refrigerator with bottom freezer, $1,050 (reduced from $1,200)
This 22.8-cubic-foot refrigerator is brushed with fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. 
The LG refrigerator has an internal ice maker. It includes four split shelves, hybrid-cantilevered shelves and six tempered-glass shelves. It features specialized vent placement to ensure all areas of your fridge are evenly cooled.
LG French door counter-depth refrigerator, $1,749 (reduced from $2,089)
This Bosch 500 series refrigerator includes Bosch's QuickIce Pro System, an ice maker widely regarded as the fastest for fridges. The QuickIce Pro System includes Bosch's UltraClarityPro water filter.
This high-tech refrigerator can be remotely controlled with the Bosch Home Connect app. Change your refrigerator's temperature, adjust its lighting and run diagnostics.
(Looking for a different size, or more affordable refrigerator? See more of our picks for the best refrigerators.)
Bosch 500 series 36" stainless steel French door bottom mount refrigerator, $3,199
This Bosch refrigerator features two humidity-controlled compartments, a bar for flexible cold-drink storage, five adjustable tempered glass shelves and three one-gallon door bins. It has an internal water dispenser and an internal ice maker. 
This high-tech refrigerator can be remotely controlled with the Bosch Home Connect app. Change your refrigerator's temperature, adjust its lighting and run diagnostics.
Bosch 800 series 36" smart four-door French door refrigerator, $3,699
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Days after his death, the suit alleges, the people in charge of Newman's foundation "made thinly-veiled threats of disinheritance to his daughters, and leveraged their control over his estate to set the stage for disenfranchisement of his family."
The Secret Service did not announce if any arrests have been made.
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While higher borrowing costs will hurt, failure to ease inflation "would mean far greater pain," Federal Reserve chief says.
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Inflation eased last month as energy prices tumbled, according to a report closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
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They say the "Texas miracle died in Uvalde," referring to the school massacre there. It wasn't clear who posted them or why.
The updated travel guidance is part of a sweeping overhaul to the CDC's pandemic recommendations.
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CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver visits Hofstra University to see what precautions it is taking for monkeypox ahead of the fall semester. She also talks to a public health expert to find out how much of a concern it is.
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Local tallies show number of those sickened in E. coli outbreaks is more than double than CDC's week-ago update.
Pavel Filatyev says he fled Russia after becoming an unwitting tool in Putin's war machine. He says he's speaking out "because if nothing is done, there will be nuclear war."
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Grammy-winning British rock band Muse is out with their ninth studio album, "Will of the People." Frontman Matt Bellamy tells CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason about writing this new album in the pandemic, why the band still feels "uncool" and how hearing Jeff Buckley's voice changed how he viewed himself as a singer.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Fire safety tips after string of Greater Columbus fires this summer - The Columbus Dispatch

After three fires over the past two weeks in Greater Columbus caused seven deaths, including those of three children, the Columbus Division of Fire is urging residents to do everything they can to stay safe. 
Battalion Chief Jeff Geitter said there are several things people can do to prevent a house fire, and one of the most important is to make sure smoke detectors are working and are kept up to date.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, working smoke detectors cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Home smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every floor, including the basement. Detectors more than 10 years old probably should be replaced.
The city of Columbus offers free smoke detectors to residents and will install them. Those who are interested should call the smoke alarm hotline at 614-724-0935. This program is only open to the owner of the property and is not available to renters.
Non-Columbus residents can call 1-844-207-4509 to be connected with the American Red Cross for assistance in obtaining smoke detectors.
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Geitter said the recent string of deadly house and apartment fires is "bizarre." 
"We (the fire department) are sitting down to explore, 'Is there anything we haven't thought of that could prevent what's happening?'" he said.  
In the meantime, here are some other fire safety tips from Geitter and the National Fire Protection Association:
Geitter said parents should keep kids away from items that are flammable, such as matches, lighters and fireworks. He also said people should not store gas cans and oily rags in the house. 
It's important to watch children and pets when they are around candles, heaters and open flames to avoid accidents that turn into dangerous situations, Battalion Chief Steve Martin told The Dispatch earlier this year. 
The kitchen is where nearly half of all home fires start, and unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires, Susan McKelvey, spokesperson for the National Fire Protection Association, told The Dispatch in 2020. 
 "We’re all multitasking, and it's easy to get distracted, especially if you have young children home from school who actively need help," she said.
Frying food, in particular, deserves undivided attention, McKelvey said.
"A lot of cooking fires involve frying," she said. "If you need to leave the cooking area when frying, it’s best to turn off the heat. And if you’re baking or cooking in the oven, you should use a timer" to make sure the food isn't forgotten and burned.
During the winter, keep fixed and portable space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.
The National Fire Protection Association also recommends that fireplaces and flues be checked once a year to make sure they are operating properly. 
Geitter said families should have a home escape plan in place and practice it from time to time. He said people should have multiple exit routes in mind if the front door is blocked or is inaccessible due to fire and smoke. 
"Just be aware of what are your potential options to exit the premises if your normal way is not feasible," he said. 
And if there is a fire, stay low to the ground, Geitter said. 
"Heat and smoke rises, so if you stand up in the middle of the night, you can put yourself in a bad situation by standing right up into those hot gases, and that can incapacitate you very quickly," he said. 
The Columbus Division of Fire offers tips on creating a home escape plan, as well as information on many other home fire safety topics, at firepreventionweek.columbus.gov.
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A garden with a front seat to our nation's history - Charleston Gazette-Mail

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Marta McDowell’s “All the President’s Gardens, Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses — How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America” is full of information on the gardens at the White House in Washington, D.C.

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Marta McDowell’s “All the President’s Gardens, Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses — How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America” is full of information on the gardens at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Independence Day is a movie, a day off, a reason to fire up the grill, and most importantly, a day to celebrate our nation’s independence.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in July 1776, declaring the “United Colonies of North America” free and independent states.
The White House has been home to every president since John Adams, our nation’s second president. And it has always had a garden.
Let me be upfront, I am not a history buff, and I have never walked the White House gardens from the inside. Yet, I am intrigued by how the grounds and gardens have changed over the last 200 years.
As first residences of the new construction, Presidents Adams and Jefferson, having just cut ties with a monarchy, were advised by William Thornton, a Washington city commissioner, “Avoid palaces and gardens of palaces. If you build a palace with gardens I will find you a king.”
This explains why, although an avid gardener, Jefferson did little to build extensive gardens at the president’s residence. He experimented and gardened at Monticello, his private residence.
While living at the White House, he did what all gardeners do — he created a way to garden through windowsill boxes, and plant stands around his study. He even kept a few garden tools near his desk.
President James Madison planted trees for privacy. Sugar maples, tulip trees, English walnut as well as evergreens. It is also under Madison that the first documented vegetable garden was planted at the presidential residence.
In the 1890s, under the supervision of head gardener Henry Pfister, a series of glass conservatories were built. There was a fern house, violet house, two rose houses, and a propagation house. Other houses were filled with tables of forced bulbs such as hyacinth and lilies.
These glass houses were temperature-controlled and had electric lighting. A vast improvement from Jefferson’s window gardens, where glass offered little barrier from the cold and the indoor temperature varied from room to room.
Pfister was the presidential gardener for over thirty years through the presidencies of Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, Cleveland (twice), McKinley and Roosevelt.
During Theodore Roosevelt’s time, the residence would undergo transformative construction, and the conservatories were dismantled to make space for what would become the West Wing.
The plants were carelessly moved to other spaces, and Pfister was dismissed.
The gardens were redesigned during Woodrow Wilson’s term, and in 1918 during World War I, a herd of sheep grazed the South Lawn to keep the grass short. This was to show support for troops overseas and a clever way to handle the labor shortage.
The sheep wool was auctioned for charity and raised $52,000 for the Red Cross.
During President Truman’s term, the inside of the residency received much-needed repairs. Missing his front porch, it was during these renovations that the Truman Balcony was built, overlooking the South Portico. The lawn was also used to land helicopters.
President Kennedy enlisted Bunny Mellon, a well-known horticulturist and landscape designer, to work with landscape architect Perry Wheeler. This duo is credited with the modern-day design of the Rose Garden.
At the request of Jackie Kennedy, Bunny also reworked the East Garden to include a play area for small children. After President Kennedy’s assassination, Lady Bird Johnson renamed it the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden in the spring of 1965.
After being home to an exhibit of sculptures during the Clinton presidency and in need of new plantings, the Rose Garden was restored under President G.W. Bush.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama famously created the Kitchen Garden as part of the “Let’s Move” program.
The White House gardens have been the backdrop for many of the most significant moments in American history. Yet, it is a garden. It has evolved over the years to meet changing times and the needs of its people. In many ways, the White House grounds, minus the staff of caretakers and resources, is the same as the gardens we tend in our own “White Houses.”
Much of the research for this piece comes from “All the Presidents’ Gardens, Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses — How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America,” by Marta McDowell.
Jane Powell is a longtime West Virginia University Extension Service master gardener through the Kanawha County chapter. She is the communications director for a community foundation and a volunteer with several nonprofits in the community. Find her blog, “Gardening in Pearls,” at gardeninginpearls.com. You can contact her at janeellenpowell@aol.com.
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