The Meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is celebrated all across the United States every year at the end of May. A lot of people have cookouts, some set off fireworks, and some celebrate with family. Do you know what you are really celebrating? 

Memorial day is a celebration of honor for those who all of those who have died in America’s wars. It also honors Veterans and current members of the military. This holiday was first celebrated in 1868 in regards to the Civil War. 

It was declared a national holiday in 1971 and is always celebrated on the last Monday of May. President Ronald Reagan gave a famous speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day 1986, which reminded the United States of what Memorial Day is really about. You can find his speech Here.

While you are celebrating Memorial Day this weekend, remember the real reason you are celebrating. Honor those who have made sacrifices for our country. A few ways to celebrate can be sending a note of thanks to a Veteran or visit a local cemetery and place flowers on the graves of those who fell in battle. If you know somebody who has lost a loved one, visit them or offer support in some way.

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Social Media Tips

If you are like most people, social media is a way to keep in touch with people, see what is going on in other’s lives, and share what is going on in your life. But what about for your business? Do you use your social media to help you build and grow your business? If not, you should! 

But where do you start?

The first thing you need to do is figure out what your goal is. Are you looking to gain followers? Is your goal to give information to your current followers? Or are you looking to do it all? One thing you need to understand about social media is that it is NOT a once and done thing. You need to be consistent with your posts as well as your content. 

Once you decide on your goal, it is time to figure out your content. Providing relevant and interesting information is a must. You can’t add a ton of random pictures and expect to gain followers. They need to be getting something out of your posts. For example, if you are in real estate and you post a link to an article about first-time homebuyer steps, first-time homebuyers will be curious and want to find out what else you have to say. 

You need to make sure all of your social media sites are consistent. You don’t want to have one logo on Facebook, and a completely different one on Twitter. You want to be recognized on all platforms without them having to figure out if you are the same person. 

Once you have content goals and everything is organized, it is time to work on consistency. Posting frequently is vital to the success of your page. It can be a daunting task so using a website or program can help you post frequently by scheduling your posts in advance. 

If you are offering relevant, helpful, and entertaining information, you should have no problems building your social media following. If you aren’t sure what to do, we can help! Visit our Website. Our goal is to free up your time for things you really want to do. If you are interested in more information, or for a FREE Business Analysis, call us at 202-469-6774.

Organize Your Papers

I don’t know about you, but it always seems like papers are everywhere. Once you clear off the papers, there is little left to be organized. So how do you eliminate and organize these papers? There are some tips and tricks you can do to help make it more manageable.

The first thing you need to do is go through your mail immediately. Don’t set it on the counter for later, don’t put it in a mail bin for later, go through it right away. Put bills wherever they go, put coupons where they go, and anything else that needs put away do it right away.

The next thing is to get a filing system in order. This one can be tricky depending on your needs. If you are just organizing household items, it may only require a small filing cabinet with a basic system. If you are filing items for work, it could require a larger or multiple filing cabinets. If you have items you file and use on a regular basis, keep a small file box or expandable file folder on your desk so you can immediately put it away. Don’t create so many categories that you can’t keep track of them, but make sure you have all of your basics covered. You can always add more as needed.

If it is affordable for you, invest in a document scanner. Most of them can easily organize your documents onto your computer and then you can throw them away! Wouldn’t it be nice to have minimal documents to file and organize?

The last tip I have is to stay on top of it! This is the biggest one. It only takes 1 to 2 days to fall off track and have a huge pileup of papers. Just take the 5 minutes and file it all away where it goes.

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Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is coming up next weekend. Are you a mom who just wants a little bit of a break? Do you just want to have some special family time? Do you have a mom that you want to make feel special? I have ideas for these situations!

First, let’s cover the fact the moms wear many hats. Moms are referees, doctors, negotiators, chefs, taxis, and more. Most moms hold the weight of the household on their shoulders. Some moms hold more than that. Being a mom is a great responsibility, and moms deserve something special, especially on Mother’s Day!

If you are a mom yourself, you may feel you need a break. We all need a break some time. You can even get one if you don’t have anybody to assist you with the kids, or any money to go treat yourself. One great way to get a break is to put on a movie night with the kids. Turn the lights down, make some popcorn, and get ready to relax.

Another option is to stay up later after the kids are in bed and do something you love. This can be taking a hot bubble bath, drinking a glass of wine, or even just watching a TV show you don’t normally have time for. The point is to enjoy something, by yourself!

On the flip side of needing a break, maybe you would rather spend extra special time with your kids because between work and school, there just is never enough time. The movie night will work in this instance also. If there is a local park near you, you can take a nice family walk and enjoy each other’s company. If you live near the beach, that may be just what you need. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is fun for everybody.

If you are looking to treat your mom to something special, sometimes all your mom wants is special time with you. Consider something she likes to do. Possibly go to a “paint night” where you will both have a painting to remember it by. Maybe just a night out to dinner. If you know she likes to receive gifts, put extra thought and effort into what you get her this year. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is something that will be special to her.

I hope these ideas have helped and you have a wonderful Mother’s Day! You can visit our website at http://www.bizebeerealestate.com. Our goal is to help you reach your goals while freeing up your time for things you really want to do. If you are interested in more information, or for a FREE Business Analysis, call us at 202-469-6774.