Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants Review: Forbedre bedriftens kultur med kunstverk

Hvis du er bedriftseier og ønsket å legge til en viss faktor til tilfredsstillelse av både ansatte og kunder, så sette opp kunstverk i kontorbygg kan være en av de beste valgene. Det bør ikke være om størrelsen på virksomheten din til å ha en god bedriftskultur fordi det bør være for enhver bedrift å ha det.

Hvis kontoret ser lackluster, er det på tide å starte endring i omgivelsene. Du bør tiltrekke positiv energi i din valgte kunstverk. Vakre bilder, spretter av farge, eller motiverende kunst kunne gjøre underverker i å gi en god stemning til dine ansatte, kunder eller besøkende. Noen funn avslører også at inkludert kunst på arbeidsplassen fremmer gode og positive følelser sammen med økende kreativitet.

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants utarbeidet noen tips til vurdering i å forbedre bedriftens kultur med kunstverk. Det første du må bestemme er følelsen du ønsket å uttrykke med plukket kunstverk. Når din ansatt eller besøkende går inn i et bestemt område på kontoret bygningen, hva slags følelse du ville ha dem til å ha? Identifisere den og begynne derfra. Til riktig match dine behov eller interesser til kunstverkene, ville det være bra å få service av en kunst konsulent.

For det andre, velger kunstverk som kunne snakke for merkevaren din. For eksempel, hvis virksomheten er på den klassiske og tradisjonelle banen, så er det fint å ha kunstverk med samme tema, men hvis virksomheten fremmer cutting-edge og moderne merkevarer, velger kunstverk med lignende følelse. Mål å ha kunstverk som raskt kan formidle hva som er din virksomhet handler om når en person går inn på kontoret bygningen. Få service av en profesjonell kunst konsulenttjenester som Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants kunne gi mer dybde og ekspert kunnskap om valg av kunstverk i å gi det sentrale budskapet om din virksomhet merkevare til kunder og håpefulle ansatte.

Til slutt bør du gi verdi til vurderingene av menneskene rundt deg spesielt dine ansatte. Du bør legge til sine preferanser til forslag til Art konsulent for å ha et mer fordelaktig og positivt resultat. Det er dine ansatte som skal se kunstverk hver dag så deres meninger er av betydning også.

En måte å kjenne deres smak utfører en undersøkelse blant dine ansatte. Selv om dette kanskje ikke egentlig ta alle minst du kommer til å vite den oppfatning av flertallet. For eksempel, hvis resultatet sier at mange er i favør av natur scener eller fotografier, deretter prioritere det sammen med råd fra din kunst konsulent hvis du har en. Bruke sine forslag til den endelige avgjørelsen om kunstverk kan også inspirere dem til å være mer entusiastiske i å gjøre sine respektive jobber.

Kontakt Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants for mer informasjon om å velge riktig type kunstverk i å sette opp på veggene i kontorbygningen.

 

Tokyo MK Taxi: Stress-vrij reizen – hier is hoe

Plan uw reis goed kunt u geld besparen en uw vakantie vrij van stress kan maken. Hier zijn enkele van de beste praktijken voor het plannen van uw reis in het buitenland.

Activiteiten en attracties-bestemmingen

Waar wilt u naartoe? Welke plaatsen u wilt bezoeken in het buitenland? Activiteiten zoals u?

Lijst van de dingen die je wilt om te 'zien' en 'doen' op uw vakantie. Dit lijkt misschien de gemakkelijkste stap voor alle, maar het is belangrijk om ervoor te zijn duidelijk over dit één zodat u uw uitgaven goed kan plannen.

Accommodatie

Er zijn zoveel factoren te overwegen bij het kiezen van een plek om te verblijven. Doe een veel onderzoek, lees betrouwbare reviews en zorg ervoor om te kiezen voor een hotel dat zal niet alleen passen bij uw budget maar is niet een totale duik.

En tijd-efficiënte doorvoer

Als u van plan een auto te huren of verhuren van een chauffeur service bij aankomst, is het beste vooraf te plannen die details. Kies de meest kosteneffectieve en tijd-efficiënte manier om alle plaatsen in uw reisroute samen stuk. Huren van een auto kan u een hoop stress geven vooral op de werken van papier en zo veel tijd in beslag kan nemen, waardoor het beste te huren een chauffeur service efficiënt tijd te maximaliseren uw plezier en minimaliseren van de tijd in transit.

U kunt het vertrouwen van Tokyo MK Taxi zoals u verkoos chauffeur service over Japan, Korea en de Verenigde Staten. Als u wenst te reizen met comfort en stijl, groep Tokyo MK Taxi functies Lexus liefhebbers luxe sedans zoals Lexus LS600hL en Lexus LS460, een prachtige rit voor uw ideale reis.

Start verpakking en bereiden uw reisdocumenten

Start vroeg verpakking en pak licht. Nemen alleen de essentie en verlaten van de items die u absoluut niet nodig. Bovendien, zorg ervoor dat u alle nodige documentatie om te reizen. Niet verlaten dingen voor de laatste minuut voorbereiding. Of anders, kon u uw reisplannen geblokkeerd omdat u niet op voorhand van plan vinden.

Blijf veilig en geniet van!

Als u van plan uw reis met zorg en detail dan bent u meer kans op een echt heerlijke vakantie dus geniet en leven in het moment!

Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing Review: Island Getaway in Galveston

Planning a trip to Texas? Galveston may be a bit of a drive but it is worth a trip. Various people are making their way to this island all year round for a lot of reasons and enjoyments – beautiful Gulf beaches, wildlife displays, a cruise to the Caribbean, specialty cuisines, thrill rides, museums and many other attractions.

There is so much to do in Galveston, good thing the island offers a wide variety of hotel options for tourists who want to visit and explore their charming big city. Some of these hotels are just steps away from the beach and within walking distance of fishing piers, fine restaurants and family entertainment.

Romantic Getaways in Galveston

If you are seeking for an ultimate thrill-seeking romantic getaway with your partner then Galveston Island is a perfect choice! The bizarre charm of this island will definitely give a brand new energy into your relationship. From a charming bed and breakfast to romantic evenings, spending “island time” here can rekindle your romance.

Galveston Family Vacation

Travel with your family and stay at one of Galveston’s family friendly condos and hotels. You can find cheap deals near Galveston’s top attractions, all it takes is a little research to find just the right spot for your family while staying on budget.

Discounts at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens is an education tourist destination in Galveston, because it’s spring break, they now offer discounts, new attractions and plenty of activities to provide an enjoyable vacation for you and your friends!

Pier 21 at Galveston

Pier 21 is an entertainment destination located on Galveston’s historic harbor in The Historic Strand Seaport Area. Some attractions at Pier 21 are theaters, seafood restaurants, boat rides and world class museums which offer the opportunity to explore the rich history of Galveston. Dining options include Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen and Olympia Grill with a view of the Galveston’s Harbor.

Galveston – not just for Vacation

Planning a business meeting? Galveston is known as a vacation destination, yet it can also be a perfect place to satisfy all of your business meeting needs.

Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing: Inside the Galveston Historic Homes Tour

GALVESTON, Texas - If shiplap, chandeliers, and original hardwood floors are your real-estate jam, then an upcoming event could have you switching off HGTV and taking a trip to Galveston.

 

The Galveston Historical Foundation is holding its 43rd annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Tickets are $30 for non-members before May 1, and $35 after and are available online at www.galvestonhistory.org. Members of Galveston Historical Foundation can purchase specially priced $25 tickets.

 

Take a sneak peek into some of the historic homes that will be open for tours:

 

“The annual homes tour highlights the island’s architecture crossing decades of construction and design as well as houses both large and small. Galveston offers a unique collection of late 19th and early 20th century houses that will intrigue visitors and captivate historic house buffs,” said Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s executive director.

 

2017 HOMES ON TOUR

1868 Charles and Susan Hurley House - 1328 Ball Homes Tour Cover House

Charles Hurley, commission merchant and former mayor of Galveston, owned this two-story Southern townhouse with Greek Revival features. Hurley and his family occupied the property until the late 1880s. Heavily damaged during the 1900 Storm, the house was rebuilt with an addition in 1910.

 

c1880 Alley House - 811 Broadway

Galveston Historical Foundation relocated this vernacular two-room alley house from the 1100 block of Market Street to its current location in 2009. The side-gabled wood frame building represents a typical alley house prevalent in Galveston since the 1840s. Saved from demolition by relocation, the city of Galveston designated the building a historic landmark in 2010.

 

1904 Thomas and Maggie Bollinger House - 1601 Post Office

Grocery merchant Thomas Bollinger and his wife, Maggie, were the first residents of this two-story Victorian house. The couple rented the house for several years and then purchased the property in 1907. The building’s most prominent feature is a wrap-around double gallery porch that addresses its corner lot in Galveston’s historic East End neighborhood. 1905 James and Emma Davis House - 1915 Sealy James Jefferson Davis, former vice president and general manager of the Galveston Wharves, commissioned Galveston architect George B. Stowe to design this two-story house with Colonial Revival influences for use as his family residence. Born and raised in Galveston, Stowe had one of the largest architectural offices in the state and was highly regarded as a leader in his profession.

 

1899 William and Ella Dugey House - 3007 Avenue P

William Dugey commissioned this two-story side-hall Victorian townhouse that was completed in 1899 just before the 1900 storm. After substantial damage from the storm, he rebuilt it in 1901 and occupied it for a number of years. The large two-over-two windows on the principal facade open to a double gallery porch that faces north. Dugey was a cotton screwman who worked on the wharves compressing bales of cotton onto ocean-going vessels.

 

916 Hans and Marguerite Guldmann House - 1715 35th Street

Dallas architectural firm C. D. Hill & Company designed a 5,500-square-foot brick house for businessman and former Danish Consul, Hans Guldmann. Sitting on more than one acre, the two-story residence features both Mission and Craftsman design elements including a tile roof, wide over-hanging eaves revealing exposed rafter tails, and a double gallery supported by square columns.

 

1925 Joseph and Helen Swiff House - 1602 25th Street

Russian immigrant Joseph Swiff commissioned Czechoslovakian architect Rudolph Mudrak to design this Mission style house in 1925. The one-story hollow tile and brick building with a stucco finish contains ten rooms and nineteen closets, four of which were cedar lined. Swiff operated J. Swiff & Co., a cotton, bagging, and lumber business in Galveston. He maintained ownership of the property until 1970.

 

1926 Harry and Harriet Wetmore House - 1606 25th Street

Galveston harbor pilot Capt. Harry Wetmore contracted with Johnson Brothers Construction Company to erect a red-brick, two-story Colonial Revival house during the summer of 1926. The property is noted by a prominent front entry supported by slender columns and a side elevation portecochere leading to a rear two-story garage and servant’s quarters. Wetmore came to Galveston in 1913 as a captain for the Morgan Steamship Lines. He and his family maintained ownership of the property until 1965.

 

1915 Henry Hildebrand House - 3624 Avenue R 1/2 Rehabilitation in Progress, 1st Weekend Only

Henry Hildebrand purchased a two-story kit house from the Aladdin House Company in 1915. The property’s original insurance record noted that “The Fairmont” house pattern arrived in Galveston by train “ready to nail together.” Donated to Galveston Historical Foundation in 2015 - and featured during the 2016 Historic Homes Tour, the recently completed rehabilitation of the house is supported through GHF’s Revolving Fund. The fund is a neighborhood revitalization initiative focused on rehabilitating vacant, endangered, and underutilized historic buildings in Galveston.

 

1920 City National Bank Building - 2219 Market Rehabilitation in Progress, 2nd Weekend Only

Chicago architects Weary & Alford designed a two-story neoclassical stone building to house William L. Moody Jr.’s City National Bank. Renamed Moody National Bank in 1953, banking operations were conducted from the building until 1962. From 1976 until 2008, the building was used as a museum. It is currently being rehabilitated for use as a private event venue.

Car Insurance Claims FAQs

Car insurance claims can be confusing. Here are some common questions and answers about filing claims with your car insurance company.

How do I file a claim?

Many car insurance companies offer multiple avenues to file a claim. You may be able to file:

- In person.

- By phone.

- Online.

- Via a mobile app provided by the company.

Essentially, you'll need to provide some basic information (see next FAQ) and provide accident details. To learn more, visit our How to File a Claim page.

What do I do immediately after an accident?

Immediately after an accident:

- Check to see if any parties need urgent first aid attention.

- Do not move the vehicles, unless they are endangering oncoming traffic.

- Contact the authorities for medical and police services.

Once help is on the way:

- Gather the VIN and license plate numbers of all vehicles involved.

- Exchange the following information with the other driver(s):

                - Names.

                - Addresses, phone numbers, and insurance information.

- Do not apologize or admit fault. Avoid discussing the accident until the authorities arrive.

- Take photos of damages.

Once you have the necessary information, give it to your car insurance provider.

What information do I need to have to file a claim?

Each insurance provider has a different set of information required when filing a car insurance claim. You will need, at a minimum, the following:

- Policy number (listed on your insurance card).

- Date of the accident.

- Location of the accident.

- Description of how the accident occurred.

- Name, address, license plate, and insurance information for the other party involved.

- Name of the police department involved (if applicable).

- Police report number (if applicable).

Committee Vacancies by New Mothers Support Group Singapore

Anyone interested in becoming more involved in the NMSG group is more than welcome. The many roles all take time and as a mum there are often not many hours free! So the more people on the Committee, the more there are to share the roles and hours required.

The NMSG is run completely by volunteers and all roles are unpaid. What we can’t provide financially we aim to make up for in other ways. With a very social group of mums on the committee there is always someone available for a coffee and coffee catch ups and dinners are a regular occurrence.

If you would like to apply for a position, please email: nmsgsingapore@gmail.com with a brief introduction about yourself. Feel free to also email the same address if you have any questions about the role.

Current Vacancies are listed below:

Special Events Host: time commitment for this position is around 4 hours per month (on top of other committee duties)

  • This role is the organisation of ad-hoc events for our members.
  • There are 3 main events per year, however, there is also scope to add smaller one off events to the calendar.

Speaker Coordinator: time commitment for this role is around 4-6 per month (on top of other committee duties)

The Speaker coordinator is responsible for arranging and coordinating the talks / speakers for the NMSG monthly talks and AGM.

  • Researching potential speakers and topics and preparing a talks calendar for the year ahead with the NMSG committee
  • Initiating contact with the chosen speaker and providing information about the NMSG
  • Confirming talk details and briefing the speaker by providing guidelines on talk content, format and length.
  • Preparing a synopsis of the talk for our communications channels up to 3 months in advance
  • Looking after the speaker on the day – meet and greet, run through format, expectations etc - and set up the presentation material
  • Recording data post talk for analysis and future planning with Chairs

Editing talk notes from speaker with approval from speaker for publication in newsletter.

Talk’s coordinator - monthly time commitment is around 3 hours (on top of the other committee duties)

The role involves hosting the monthly talk.

Hosting means welcoming NMSG members and taking their entry fee (if applicable), signing up new/ renewing members, and doing post-event admin including banking money taken, completing and filing paperwork online.

Other Committee Duties

On top of carrying out the duties your role requires, there are a few other commitments to being a committee member:

  • Attending our monthly committee meetings (Thursday at 9.30am for 1.5 hours once a month)
  • Helping out for the organisation of and at the yearly Christmas party (held beginning December)
  • Assist with updating the NMSG Living in Singapore guide which is revised every 12-18 months
  • Contribute 2/3 articles per year for the newsletter
  • Attend the annual AGM to ensure there is a quorum (held in January)

 

Online Security: Which? Files Supercomplaint Against Banks Over Transfer Fraud

Banks may face formal inquiry into whether they can refuse to reimburse victims conned into transferring money into fraudsters’ accounts

UK banks should do more to protect customers tricked into transferring money to fraudsters, according to a consumer body that has lodged a “supercomplaint” with financial regulators. The move by Which? means banks could now face a formal investigation into whether they can continue refusing to reimburse victims.

The organisation submitted its first supercomplaint this year in the same week that official data revealed that fraud in the UK payments industry had soared by 53% as criminals develop increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal bank customers’ cash.

Which? said banks should “shoulder more responsibility” when someone is conned into transferring money to another person’s account, just as they reimburse customers who lose money due to scams involving debit and credit cards or fraudulent account activity.

Some customers have lost considerable sums. In March this year the Guardian featured the case of Sarah and David Fisher, who were conned out of £25,000 after a fraudster posed as their builder and emailed them a fake invoice that was virtually identical to the one they were expecting.

The explosion in online and mobile banking means UK consumers now make more than 70m bank transfers a month, compared with just over 100m in a whole year just a decade ago. Which? claims that “protections have not kept up”.

Using its legal powers, the organisation has submitted a supercomplaint to the Payment Systems Regulator, the watchdog for the UK’s £75tn payment systems industry, which must now respond within 90 days.

There are many financial frauds that directly target customers, such as phishing emails and phone- and text-based scams. However, among the biggest growth areas are impersonation and deception scams where fraudsters hack into someone’s email account and then pose as the builder, solicitor, landscape gardener or other tradesperson that the consumer has legitimately employed. Typically, the victim receives an invoice via email, which does not rouse suspicion because they were expecting it. It looks authentic and is usually for the correct amount – however, unbeknown to the consumer, the bank account number and sort code have been changed to those of the fraudster.

This is what happened to the Fishers, from north-west London. Last October they received a genuine invoice for building work that was being carried out, then what appeared to be a follow-up email from the same firm with a fresh invoice attached that included “our new banking details”. The couple duly paid the requested £25,000, and while it quickly emerged they had been scammed, by the time the bank that operated the account used to accept their money was alerted, the cash had been withdrawn.

Almost a year after the incident, they have yet to recover a penny of their money. Sarah Fisher, a record label manager, told the Guardian this week that the police had identified the fraudster as someone living in Denmark. As a result, the case was “not being progressed” and had effectively come to a halt.

She added: “We took it to the financial ombudsman, who said that Barclays [which operated the account] had not behaved improperly.” However, she said their MP, Tulip Siddiq, had said the case raised important issues and intended to pursue the matter in parliament.

Victims conned in this way currently have no legal right to get their money back from their bank, said Which?. Banks typically refuse to refund customers on the basis that they made the payment voluntarily. However, Which? said: “Consumers can only protect themselves so far. People cannot be expected to detect complex scams pressuring them to transfer money immediately, or lookalike bills from their solicitor or builder.”

The organisation said banks had invested in security systems to detect and prevent fraud where they were liable to reimburse the victim, but added: “There aren’t sufficient checks if someone is tricked into transferring money directly to another person’s account.”

Which? said it wanted the regulators to formally investigate the scale of bank transfer fraud and how much it was costing consumers, and propose new measures and greater liability for banks to ensure consumers are better protected.

The Payment Systems Regulator confirmed that it had received the supercomplaint and said it would examine the evidence Which? had supplied and gather its own, “to build a clearer picture of the issue and decide a course of action”.

Possible outcomes might include regulatory action, a review or a referral of the complaint to another body.