One of the fastest-growing industries in the 21st century is Cannabis. According to Business Case Studies projection, the business is estimated to hit $9.3 billion by the end of 2020, and the growth will continue through to 2021. This makes CBD a promising field for many investors. CBD is, indeed, a potent compound with tremendous health benefits. Doctors recommend it, and many age groups are turning to CBD as the new magic elixir. Even our pets can benefit from the use of CBD.
In addition, there are many fields under CBD. You can choose to specialize in Steve’s Goods CBG Gummies, CBD oils, CBD pills and capsules, CBD edibles, etc. It also finds application in the beauty and wellness industry. As a result, this provides a vast field for many investors who would like to consider CBD. The future is promising, and the market is readily available.
Starting a CBD business, however, is not straightforward. You have many decisions to make, which will determine your success along the journey. Anyone venturing into the industry should understand that it is an overwhelming task. As a result, this article will shed light on some of the things to consider before starting a CBD business.
Decide Your Target
CBD is a broad field with many niches under it. Pregnant women, seniors, pets, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, etc., can benefit from using different forms of CBD. People seek to buy CBD capsules in the EU, Africa, Australia, and other parts of America.
With the broad market available, decide which demographic offers the highest potential and invest. You could choose to specialize in CBD gummies (treats) dedicated to pet owners alone. There is also the space to infuse CBD in beauty products for women. Seniors will benefit immensely from CBD’s calming effect on the nerves, enhancing sleep, and reducing pain.
Learn all you can About CBD
There are many things to know about CBD. Will you be selling CBD isolate, broad-spectrum CBD, or the full spectrum counterpart? Even though CBD seems like a simple product, there is more to it. You should know how CBD stands out from THC.
Premium Quality Cannabis Seeds are the source of both THC and CBD. CBD, however, comes from the hemp part without the psychoactive component in THC. Even though they are from the same plant, their effect on man differs. CBD hemp flowers are available in different strains and are measured in grams.
Due to the psychoactive properties of THC, it is prohibited in excessive amounts in many states. Knowledge of things like this will spare you from getting in trouble with the law.
When it comes to CBD advertising, Google PPC, Amazon, and Facebook ads are a no-go area. CBD products do not meet the T&C of these platforms. As a result, investors need to get creative with marketing their products.
Even TVs and billboards are not viable channels for companies to market their brands. Thanks to the improvement in technology, you can bypass intermediaries and get your product directly to customers. A few advertising techniques are
Have a good presence online. Work on SEO and create contents that answer people’s concern about CBD. Structure your posts around people’s problems and work on link building. It will reward you with traffic to your site.
Find seminars and workshops on CBD. This provides a terrific platform to display your brand and what it has to offer. You get a golden platform to inform people on what your product can do.
Make Your Brand Stand Out
CBD is an incredibly competitive industry. This makes it pretty important to find ways to stand out. Simple ways to develop your reputation is offering only quality products. There is the option to develop your product or source from a quality hemp farm.
Also, make sure your brand distinguishes you from the herd. In choosing a brand name, be careful of copyright issues. In packaging your products, there are simple things you can do to make people trust you.
A barcode that customers can scan and get information on lab testing results is a good idea. It will go a long way to establish your credibility.
Make sure your product lists out the constituent ingredients in the right amount. Be honest about this, and people will trust you.
Decide the Form of CBD Business You Want
In starting a business, you need an effective business plan that will guide your operation. It will open your eyes to the funds involved and how to structure your business.
You also have to decide whether you want to have a physical office or sell your product online. The approach you prefer will have a significant effect on how you will structure your business. It will determine other things like advertising strategy, target audience, etc.
What an excellent investment CBD is! However, you need to make an adequate plan, but a lot of things in place and do your homework to stand out from the competition. It will go a long way to put you on track and guide you on the path to success.
The world has definitely changed in 2020 when the deadly Corona Virus – aka Covid 19 – wreaked havoc across the world. Practically no continent was spared as businesses and jobs were lost. Anywhere in the world, the pandemic has stretched the health systems, economies and even the patience of political and business leaders. It’s a given that negative economic growth is expected globally.
Hopefully, for you, things will change for the better.
I had a chance to interview the Philippines’ digital transformation expert, Homer Nievera, who shared his so called slingshot strategies in order to catapult one’s business (and life) out of any crisis, especially this one we are all facing.
Nievera’s country, the Philippines was the first nation in ASEAN to implement a lockdown – called an Enhanced Community Quarantine – which was put the whole island of Luzon in lockdown. This meant crippling the major business districts and restricting movement of 53 million Filipinos.
Seeing how economies are starting to crawl back into their usual cycle after 6 months into the pandemic, Nievera has noticed the reluctance of many people to do the same, given their fear and confusion on what to do next.
We then asked him on what tips he can share to help people bounce back. Nievera shared six steps on what he calls Slingshot Strategies to be able to go ahead of the pack in the midst of a global crisis. Read on.
#1 Map out your life today
Have you used or at least have seen a slingshot? It’s that piece of wood in the form of a forked stick, with an elastic strap (or a pair of elastic bands connected by a small sling) that is fastened to the two prongs. It is typically used for shooting small stones like a catapult. This is where business is going to be after the pandemic crisis – at the farthest end of that slingshot – stretched to its limit at the negative point.
With that picture in mind, you know that that there’s a very big chance of either being at the receiving end of that stone shot for that catapult, or you’d be that stone hurtling into success.
Nievera shares, “Start now by mapping out your life from where you are at right now. The end in mind is to arrive at your action plans that will get you to where the others will not be simply because you acted quickly amidst the chaos.”
Find a quick place and begin your next moves. No time limit here, ok? You’re probably on quarantine anyway. Start mapping out your action plans by revisiting your supposed plans for 2020. Obviously, that’s down the drain, right? Just consider where you’re at right now and where you want to be when the starting gun fires.
#2 There will be a major paradigm shift
The world as we know will change dramatically.
“We will see the entry of the so called new normal, whatever that will be,” said Nievera.
The term ‘social distancing’ will probably be used more often and other colloquial meanings may arise, too. But what is more important to focus on is to plot out your moves on how you will end on the right side of things.
Nievera pointed out, “Whoever is ready to shift one’s paradigm given the current situation will come out the winner.”
What he meant was there is an urgent need to challenge all your pre-set goals and experiences as there has nothing been like the corona pandemic since the 1920’s. The Spanish flu was followed by a global economic meltdown that saw markets crashing and the so-called great depression followed.
What’s sure to happen is the slowing of worldwide economic progress by the end of 2020 wherein many economies will dive to the negative levels.
#3 Solve problems now
In every single major cataclysm that happens in the world and affects the world, there a hundred people and companies who make it big. Why? Because those people are able to identify arising problems and offer the solutions.
Think about it. Many people are on quarantine or lockdown. Most are taking their sweet time and taking that “needed” break brought about by the situation. Some depend on the dole-outs and have a come-what-may attitude. Yet only a few are up and about, trying hard to find ways to solve emerging problems.
As a digital transformation expert based in the Philippines, Nievera has been able to put in some investments in technology and digital media companies. He said that his many years of marketing and tech experience has allowed him to spot winners – and losers. During this corona virus pandemic, he has been busy spotting emerging businesses, while doing CSR or volunteer work.
Nievera intimates, “Recently, we were approached by some entities including the government to create solutions in stemming the further spread of the virus. We came out with two solutions – the Ruwah, which a first-responder breathing apparatus (i.e. semi-automatic ventilator) and a design for specimen collection booths (SCBs) for use in mass testing. We have already started distributing the SCB booths to public hospitals while we have finished the first prototype for the Ruwah.” And both were done in record-time during the first 3 weeks of a lockdown.
These are glaring and real examples of what you can do with your time while on quarantine. Who would have known that these devices or products will be needed? The problems presented themselves, so the solutions were the results of brainstorming sessions online. Talk about time not going to waste!
Anticipate problems today – not tomorrow – and find solutions for them pronto! You might be into something big that no one has really thought about yet because time are changing.
#4 Use all that “stored power” towards something big
Going back to the catapult or slingshot design, you’ll notice that in theory, when something gets pulled back to its limit, there’s a lot of stored power there when that thing gets released. Can you just imagine that?
Nievera reminds people to take a little step back.
“Think of the shift in mindset and how things are unfolding today. People have lost their jobs. People have gotten sick and are on their road to recovery. Sadly, some have passed on while many loved ones were left behind. There’s panic, sadness, distress and even an air of hopelessness. These may all be some kind of negativity as you can surmise. But in reality, these are the makings of new opportunities,” Nievera reveals.
Indeed, how can you help people find jobs? How can you help people recover? How can you bring back hope in all that’s good in humanity and the world in general?
Obviously, there are now tons of opportunities in the health sector which includes mental health. Human resources will be a busy sector as well as people need to be placed somewhere as well as helping people retool themselves. Because more and more people will choose to work from home (or maybe they have no choice), there are opportunities in those areas as well.
How can you tap those stored power that’s part of pulling back the economy? How will you ride the tons of opportunities that come with the sling-back action that comes with the release of the catapult?
Knowledge is power, my friend. Be at the receiving end of this great stored power and ride the upcoming trends.
#5 Anticipate the switches
In relation to paradigm shifts that are currently happening due to the pandemic, now is the time to think fast and anticipate the switches.
“Switches will be happening anywhere from brand-switching, to technology-switching and even utility-switching of sorts. These will all be happening as major movements in consumer buying patterns brought about by changes in spending power happen,” Nievera says.
Once nicknamed “The Disruptor,” Nievera tells entrepreneurs to be on the look out for even minor movements in customer needs and wants such as needing someone to buy for you that go to the grocery yourself for fear of getting infected with the virus. Ridiculous? Not in these times.
How about helping people in find ways to implement proper social distancing in confined spaces and living quarters? That’s a major shift in behavior brought about by the need to physically distance oneself out of government compliance or set protocols. Another will be the want of more comfortable masks without sacrificing quality. Get the drift? There are tiny shifts happening that will soon ripple into bigger opportunities. The key is in catching these shifts when their still tiny such that you’d be the first to create the solution.
#6 Knock on as many doors as you can
Nievera shares a story of his conversation with one of his clients. It was during the early 2000’s and the dotcom boom just went bust. It was also about 3 years from 9/11 and the new normal (post-terror) of doing things – of heightened security – was being implemented globally. Reeling from the crisis, Nievera’s client told him that what their company has been doing was getting hold of every opportunity that came their way and knocked on as many doors as possible to be able to sell.
Practical? Maybe. But it reminds us to keep our hopes up with eyes wide open for opportunities. Once the opportunities happen, keep on the momentum of talking to as many potential customers as possible. This increases the chances of catapulting yourself way off everybody else in whatever field you are in.
That’s exactly what happened to Nievera’s client. They came to be the biggest manpower services in the Philippines, besides hitting it big in various industrial projects which they started during the crisis in the first years after 9/11.
#7 Decide to transform now (not tomorrow!)
As the digital transformation expert in the Philippines, Homer Nievera has been practically been the so-called voice calling-in-the desert when digital media was in its infancy in the early 2000’s. He saw it all. He helped transform ClickTheCity.com in 2001 from a directory to a lifestyle utility. He helped educate the advertising industry on advergaming (with MSN) and programmatic advertising (with Admax Network) in mid-2008 and helped level-up social media with his work in both Friendster and Multiply.
In other words, Nievera was there when it all happened – when digital was transforming the Philippine landscape. Today, he is still helping companies in their full embrace of the digital economy.
“The pandemic is simply a catalyst for everyone to full embrace what is to come in the way we do things. In fact, people can’t live without their data or wi-fi plans during the lockdown. It’s a new way of life. It’s the new normal,” Nievera declares.
Indeed, businesses need to transform digitally now. The decision ahs to be made now and not in the near future as things are currently happening. The world – or nature – has dictated the pace this time.
If you delay your decision in fully embracing digital transformation, then you’ll probably miss the train. This is where you can ride the wave and reach a triumphant destination.
Over the past few years, soya bean has become a popular low-cost, highly nutritious food. For children, soy foods are known to offer tremendous health benefits. These foods are a brilliant source of protein and essential amino acids. They are high in healthy fats, including omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats. Several soy products, such as tofu and soy milk, are often reinforced with vitamin B12 and vitamin D, nutrients necessary for your kids.
Using soya bean during early childhood and even adolescence may offer enduring health benefits. Consequently, an increasing number of people are motivated to supplement their kid’s diet with soy. If you are among them and want to know more about significant soy forms and how you can incorporate them into your kid’s diet, read on.
Bursting the Myth about Soy Products
Some reports say that the compounds present in soy, isoflavones, act like estrogen in the body. These lower testosterone levels in boys and raise the likelihood of breast cancer in girls. However, there is no scientific evidence that shows soy disrupting hormone levels or causing feminizing effects.
On the flip side, evidence shows that girls who consume soy have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer in adulthood. Certain studies also suggest that soy protects the heart by lowering LDL cholesterol levels.
5 Ways to Add Soya bean to Your Kids Diet
Soy Milk
One cup of soy milk contains about 300 milligrams of calcium. You can give your kid fortified soy milk instead of the regular dairy milk at least half the time. It is immensely healthy and a rich source of vitamin D. Nowadays, a wide variety of flavored soy milk is also available on the market. You can opt for U.S. Soyproducts to get your hands on the best soy products for your child.
Alternatively, you can make your soy milk at home. Although it won’t have the same amount of calcium, it will still be great. If your kid doesn’t prefer dairy products, you can use soy milk to make soy yogurt.
Tofu
Also known as soya bean curd, tofu is very similar to cheese in texture. And this is primarily why most kids like it.
Tofu is an excellent source of calcium. Just with a little preparation, you can prepare a delicious grilled or baked tofu dish. You can use a vast range of ingredients to whip up wonderful vegetarian recipes for your child. For instance, you can try tofu nuggets instead of the regular chicken nuggets as they taste delicious. Additionally, you can add tofu to your homemade tacos, veggie wraps, or even soup recipes for a nice flavor twist.
Tempeh
Tempeh is another form of soya that is cooked and slightly fermented. Formed into cakes, it also contains ingredients like grains or legumes. Since it’s fermented, it carries a unique flavor, like the one that resembles mushrooms. It is an excellent healthy snack for kids as it is high in protein and iron.
A popular substitute for meat, tempeh has a firm texture, and so it can be cut into pieces or crumbled. You can add chunks of tempeh to your barbecue or add crushed tempeh to the salad and feed it to your kids.
Edamame is another variety of soya beans you can add to your kid’s diet. Edamame beans, also referred to as vegetable-type beans, are immature soybeans. Unlike the regular soybeans that are beige, light brown, or tan, they are green in color. These beans contain protein, fiber, antioxidants, and several minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin K and folate.
Edamame beans come encased in their pods. They are boiled in saltwater, cooled, and served as an appetizer. You can also do it as a side dish with soy sauce and ginger.
Miso Paste
The two are soy products that help to add flavor to dishes. Miso paste is a popular Japanese health food made from fermented soya beans. It is very rich in proteins, vitamins, probiotics, antioxidants, and detoxifying enzymes.
It is highly beneficial for kids as it strengthens the immune system and improves digestion. However, you may use it as a condiment because of its heavy sodium content. You can add a small amount of this paste to the regular dishes and recipes that your kids like to add a subtle flavor.
How Much Soy Should Kids Eat?
Researchers and nutritionists recommend giving one serving of soy foods to kids every day. It accounts for roughly 5 to 10 grams of soy protein, 1 cup of soy milk, or ½ cup of tofu or tempeh. On the other hand, processed soy products, such as soy hotdogs or burgers, contain sodium and other additives. So, kids must consume them only occasionally.
Bottom Line
Many times, soy critics have posed questions on soy’s safety for kids. It is safe to conclude that soy is healthy to be a part of a child’s diet. You can add it in different ways and in moderation to introduce variety and help your child reap the many health benefits of soya bean.
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A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million, and is featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Photos and video with agent permission available for media use at: http://bit.ly/toptenmedia.
A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. The brothers purchased the property in 2016 for $3.45 million.
Luke 40, Chris 37 and Liam 30 have had stellar careers in film and television since Luke began acting in an Australian soap opera in 2001, and the younger brothers followed in his footsteps. Born in Melbourne, Luke and Chris live on the coast in Byron Bay, Australia with their wives and three children each. Liam is also back in Australia after his seven-month marriage to Miley Cyrus ended. As the youngest and now unattached, it is not known if Liam plans to stay near family and friends, though rumor has it that he may have also recently invested in property in Byron Bay.
A nomadic life as youngsters moving between the city in Melbourne, the Australian Outback and a coastal island, all three brothers were free spirits spending much of their time exploring, surfing and school plays. The brothers gained popularity in roles they played in The Hunger Games film series, Last Man Standing and Ghostbusters. The brothers have collected a long list of film and television credits with Chris adding three video games based on his movie roles. Luke has just completed the film The 34th Battalion, soon to be released and Chris is producing and currently filming Escape from Spiderhead.
Always close as children and teens, it’s not surprising that the three partnered to buy a family-vacation home with views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surrounded by peaceful nature. The 4,612-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath home was an ideal getaway for family get-togethers and near the film studios. Striking modern architecture in an open floor plan captures the views and optimizes California indoor/outdoor living. Securely gated and with a long drive to the entrance, lush landscaping and exterior lighting create a welcoming ambiance for both residents and their guests. Wide sweeps of polished concrete floors set off the white walls that offer space for art collections and the open floor plan that spills out onto the dining terrace offer room for entertaining either dining or enjoying conversation around either of the two firepits. Included are a sauna, a 750-bottle refrigerated wine cellar, a home theater and a library with built-in bookshelves. The chef’s kitchen includes restaurant-quality appliances. Below the entertainment terrace, lawns and landscaping step down the hill with a peek of horses through the back hedging. The master suite has Calcutta gold marble in the bath and two walk-in closets.
A product’s packaging is an important marketing tool of a company. A memorable presentation can go a long way into affecting a consumer’s perception for a good first impression and securing brand loyalty.
Most customers will be intrigued by a persuasive and appealing package, and the way the package looks matters in the same way as the product itself.
The Importance of Product Packaging
Product packaging is just as important as the product, since it is a consumer’s first interaction with your goods. An important marketing and communication tool that can do many things for your business, from how it can be useful to your clients to your organization’s ethos.
Protection
The primary purpose of product packaging is to protect the product inside from any damage. It should be sturdy, dependable, and should keep the product in good condition from the manufacturer’s warehouse up to the time the buyer opens the package. Many companies provide seals and locks to avoid tampering.
Promotes the product
Important information should be displayed on the packaging. These are the texts describing the ingredients and nutritional values of food products, or instructions on how to assemble and use a product. Buyers are more likely to purchase a product if they understand what it is. Some packaging drops wordy instructions and uses transparent packaging to let the product speak for itself.
Attracts buyers
Once a consumer is attracted by your product packaging, you are ahead of the competition. It is important that the packaging design engages the possible client through sight and touch; it is a way of putting your product into the customer’s hands. The proper choices of material, pattern, color, fonts, and graphics should tell the story of the product inside. The details must educate the consumer about what the product is, how to use it, who should use it, and if you need to buy it or not.
Differentiates your brand from others
With numerous products on the display rack, your product packaging should stand out from others. A stylish, stunning packaging will do just that. With all the products having the same size and form, your product should have a different design. The color tone, text types, and style in your pattern must be different from the competitors. Some companies use transparent plastic boxes to catch the consumer’s attention to set them apart from the rest.
How to Design Packaging That Makes an Impact in Marketing?
Putting money in a great packaging design is a good investment. It requires meticulousness and a sense of brand identity. A design that sticks out will catch the customer’s attention and can boost sales. It takes more than a good eye to come up with a beautiful packaging design. Consider these elements to increase the visibility of your brand.
Clarity and simplicity
A buyer uses up at most four seconds to check out any product on a display shelf. You need to be clear about the product and the brand.
A packaging design that falls short of describing the item as to contents, application, or brand personality will not do well in a store. There are products with a good-looking shell but fail to describe what’s inside. Some products identify numerous benefits without a visible brand name.
Honesty
Presenting an item in a way better than what it is, deceives and eventually frustrates the customer. This will result in a poor brand image and lost sales.
Keep in mind that customers want their money’s worth and don’t want something entirely different from what was presented in the product packaging. Remember, clients need to be treated right.
Authenticity
In the heart of every great packaging design are originality, appeal, and brand recall.
With hundreds of products in the market, the only way to get noticed by the consumer is to be distinct, authentic. Assess the market, then apply an uncustomary design that goes against the flow with strong visual attraction.
For instance, if most competitors are using vertical designs, go for horizontal ones. If most designs are trying out contemporary patterns, reach out for retro with an emphatic appeal. Get inspiration from spirit labels for your chocolate packaging design.
Shelf impact
From a consumer’s perspective, products on shelves are bunched together and certainly not in great detail. Everything appears to have the same pattern made of different materials until a certain product attracts attention and the buyer takes a closer look.
This uniqueness and allure of the item, when placed on a display rack, is what retailers term as “shelf impact,” and it has a tremendous effect in generating sales. You need to include shelf impact in your plan to appraise and investigate the effectiveness of your package design. Do this by mirroring the arrangement in a real store with your brand alongside competitors’ products. The more striking it appears, the better it sells.
Types of Packaging in Marketing
Packaging keeps the product from breakage, and a strong design stimulates a consumer’s interest to help in improving the company’s bottom line. There is a range of possible packaging alternatives to improve product engagement and enhance the customer experience.
Paperboard boxes
Paperboard is lightweight and can be shaped into different forms and patterns making it ideal for personalized packaging. Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) is useful in packaging medicines, cosmetics, liquid products, and more. Companies who prefer the natural and environmental look of reused paper opt for coated unbleached kraft (CUK}.
Paperboard boxes will make your brand look expensive sans the high-end price.
Plastic boxes
Plastic boxes can be recycled and are more sturdy than paperboard boxes. It does not break easily and food can be stored under extreme conditions. The transparent feature of plastic can showcase the product inside without opening the package. Plastic is cost-effective, recyclable, and takes less energy to produce.
Chipboard packaging
The materials used in manufacturing chipboards are made from recovered paper stock and a cheap option for packaging. Industries that use chipboard packaging are electronic, medical, food, cosmetic, and beverage.
Polybags
Polybags are one of the most commonly used types of packaging in the market and made from flexible, thin, plastic film material. Since it is simple to make, it can be easily tailored according to the size, structure, and pattern and still be cheap. To make the polybags secured and attractive it is provided with safety attributes, attachments, hanging holes, and grip handles.
Foil sealed bags
Coffee and tea bags are packaged in foil seal bags. It keeps the product fresh to maintain the flavor, keeps it from contamination of germs, and improves shelf life. Bedding and clothing items also use foiled sealed bags. Oxygen is emptied from the bag to avoid fungi and bacterial growth.
Natural healing is all about the herbal treatment that induces the salubrity of both the body as well as mind. It incorporates wellness without any additional side effects and instills a feeling of comfort. One of the best natural herbs to include in your diet and regimen is trusted maeng da kratom or Mitragyna speciosa. The herbs contain chemicals like mitragynine and 3-hydroxy mitragynine that are responsible for the therapeutic abilities. Also, you can consider the natural herbs for psychological manifestations like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Here are the top things you need to keep in mind about the Bali Kratom for physical and mental salubrity.
Origin Of Bali Kratom
Kratom is a botanical herb that emerges from South East Asia and aids in holistic well-being. It is one of the most important parts of the traditional rituals and induces therapeutic benefits as well. From the cultural events to the traditional practices, every recreational excursion includes the kratom powder. Also, it possesses many names like Gratom, Ketum, and other ones in the local languages. Most people use the herb to alleviate long-term pain and induce relief from anxiety. If you’re fond of the healing herbs, you can get red bali kratom from bulkkratomnow.com
Health Benefits
Bali Kratom possesses some extraordinary health benefits due to the chemical composition. It contains chemicals like mitragynine and other alkaloids. Further, the chemicals interact with the receptors present in your brain and induce a sense of comfort. You might consider the kratom supplements in case of long-term pain, anxious thoughts, and persistent sorrow. Along with this, the chemical components limit the neurological derangements and may accelerate your mental abilities. As a result, you can experience better focus, mental stability, and a feeling of satisfaction. You can incorporate the supplements in your diet for a long-lasting upliftment of mood.
Anxiolytic Action
Kratom contains the components like mitragynine that interfere with your neurological responses. Also, it stimulates the opioid receptors present in your brain and induces a sense of relief. Hence, you are likely to get rid of the anxious thoughts and panic attacks. You must go for the red vein kratom for maximum results.
May Improve Focus
With natural supplements like kratom, you can achieve significant relief from lack of focus and concentration. The chemicals alter your brain functions and incorporate mental stability. Further, it may enable you to focus on the essential aspects and keep the cognitive impairments at bay.
Can Increase Metabolic Processes
Another benefit of consuming Kratom supplements is its ability to increase your metabolism and enhance the functions of the vital organs. Not to forget, it can prove to be a boon for the gym enthusiasts due to the energy-enhancement and related features. You can include the kratom powder in your daily pre-workout routine for proper stamina and endurance.
May Alleviate Pain
Do you suffer from long-term painful sensations that don’t respond to prescription drugs? If yes, then kratom might be the right natural aid for you. It can interact with brain receptors like opioids and alter the pain pathways in no time. Hence, you experience a sense of relief from pains and achieve comfortable sleep.
Properties
Red Bali Kratom possesses many properties responsible for health benefits. It contains alkaloids and related chemicals that interfere with the brain receptors. Some chemicals like mitragynine, paynantheine, and speciogynine. All these chemicals act on your body and stimulate the vital organs. Along with this, it accelerates your cognitive functions and enhances emotional stability. You can choose the Kratom supplements to induce better focus and enhance the metabolic processes. With more than 25 alkaloids, it enables you to feel a sense of comfort.
Varieties
Botanical herbs like Kratom come in many varieties depending upon the size, shape, and composition of the leaves. Such varieties, also known as strains, are suitable for versatile medical ailments. Bali kratom obtains the name from the region where it emerges, i.e., Bali, Indonesia. Other than this, you can get your hands on the strains like Maeng da, Indo, Green Malay, and Thai. Also, the Bali variant has another name based upon the quality of the leaf venules. Red vein variety provides the much-needed boost of energy and accelerates muscle growth in no time.
Dosage
When it comes to the dosage of kratom, you need to remain vigilant and consider the crucial factors. The ideal kratom dosage revolves around the mode of administration as well as the purpose of usage. Also, you can get your hands on the usable forms like powder, crushed, leaves, liquid extracts, and solid form. Make sure to start with the lowest dose and increase the amount till you experience significant relief. You might start with 1 to 2 tablespoons of powdered leaves for the maximum benefits.
Bottom Line
Kratom supplements are quite reliable to curb health issues and achieve mental salubrity. To achieve the maximum benefits, you need to get your hands on the right kratom strain. While the Bali kratom may instill more energy, the Maeng da variants are suitable for anxiety issues. Either way, you must research and find the strain that works best on your body. Also, try to consider the dosage from the minimum possible one to the maximum amount that provides you relief. That way, you get to achieve the desired results in a short period and stay away from the harmful effects due to overdose.
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 01/14/2020- Sugarwish is a female-owned business – an online candy and popcorn gift shop (and new delectable cookies) with the only business model that allows the recipient to choose the contents of their gift. The sender selects the size of the gift and provides the recipient’s email (can also send via text, Slack, or favorite messaging app). The recipient then chooses their favorites from the expansive treat selections. The beautifully packaged box (which can be customized with company logos, colors, etc.) is then delivered directly to the recipient’s door within days. We spoke to the Founders of Sugarwish Elisabeth Vezzani and Leslie Lyon.
You noticed a gap in the corporate gift market. Tell us about the launch of your brainchild Sugarwish:
Sugarwish started as a conversation about the lack of clever gifts. We were convinced that there had to be a way to create a gift that was easy to give, fun to receive, and would be both thoughtful and unique. Our conversation turned into a meeting, which led to more meetings, more ideas, and more enthusiasm around what we thought we could do. We knew that Sugarwish had huge potential and we both felt compelled to make it happen.
Sugarwish is particularly popular in the tech industry. Why?
Not only has Sugarwish re-invented the way people gift (by putting the recipient in the driver’s seat), but it’s become an absolute game-changer for the corporate market. With so many people working from home and looking for ways to connect, the Sugarwish solution is a simple one that works perfectly for a wide range of situations and occasions.
Our popularity as a gift within the tech industry (and in many industries across the board), is likely due to the unique factors we have chosen to focus on. A fun and interactive experience for the recipient combined with our simplified buying process and a seamless and customizable corporate gifting platform makes Sugarwish hard to resist.
We have thousands of companies who use Sugarwish to motivate and congratulate their employees, thank their customers, and celebrate their partners each and every day. It takes just a minute to log on and send a super delicious, polished, and thoughtful Gift.
We’ve continued to upgrade our gifts by adding additional products and have recently started offering The Sugarwish Select which allows the recipient to first choose between candy, popcorn, and cookies and then pick their favorite treats.
Tell us about the eCard.
Sugarwish is a unique gift that starts as an eCard inviting the recipient to choose from an expansive selection of mouthwatering candy, cookie, and popcorn treats! The beautiful gift box filled with their yummy choices is shipped right to their door. Fun fact: In addition to email, a Sugarwish can be sent via text, Facebook, Snapchat, Slack – or any messaging app.
We are all about the gift experience and interactive selection process bringing the “kid in a candy store” experience to life allowing the receiver to pick their own treats or customize their own gift. The “choose your own” concept is the cornerstone of our brand – and this has definitely resonated with our customers. We will always offer happy, yummy, gifts with an abundant array of options. Sweet happiness. Delivered.
As we approach Valentines’ Day, feeling connected and staying motivated becomes increasingly important as remote work environments continue to be the norm. How is Sugarwish offering engaging marketing programs and fun ways to engage remote workers?
Over the past year, in this new era of increased social isolation, it was especially important for people to find new ways to connect with colleagues and employees– virtually. Corporations re-envisioned the best ways to make solid and meaningful connections. We are delighted to be a part of that process for many businesses and were not surprised to see that our WFH (Work From Home Fuel) ecard was one of the most popular ecards sent in 2020.
Take us through the process.
A Sugarwish is a gift that starts as an eCard and can be sent via email (or any messaging app). It invites the recipient to choose their favorites from Sugarwish’s expansive treat selections. A beautiful gift box, that is packed with their choices, is then delivered directly to the recipient’s door.
The magic of a Sugarwish is its ability to allow the recipient to choose exactly what they want to receive.
What is your recipe for sweet success?
Sugarwish is in the Happiness business. It’s at the core of everything we’ve done and everything we’ll do in the future!
When we came up with the Sugarwish concept, we wanted to offer something that was celebratory and fun. We started with Candy as it is one of those things that makes people smile, and is something that just about everyone associates with happiness—it was the perfect fit.
We are continually developing ways to “up our game’, to make gifting even more delightful, more fun, and more memorable. We believe that our continual push to do more –and to make our gift even better plays a big part in our success.
What are customers saying? You are rapidly expanding your Sugarwish Empire. Tell us about the new products in 2021.
We have a lot of plans for 2021. We have been researching a few new products and will likely introduce at least 2 new ones in 2021. We don’t want to say too much, since we want to be sure we have a product that we can deliver before making any announcements. Stay tuned!
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 01/14/2020 – Wade Rouse is the internationally bestselling author of nine books, which have been translated into nearly 20 languages. Wade chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, as a pen name to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire his fiction. His Viola Shipman book is The Clover Girls. Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel, and Emily met at Camp Birchwood as girls in 1985, where over four summers they were the Clover Girls—inseparable for those magical few weeks of freedom—until the last summer that pulled them apart. Now approaching middle age, the women are facing challenges they never imagined as teens, struggles with their marriages, their children, their careers, and wondering who it is they see when they look in the mirror.
Then Liz, V, and Rachel each receive a letter from Emily with devastating news. She implores the girls who were once her best friends to reunite at Camp Birchwood one last time, to spend a week together revisiting the dreams they’d put aside and repair the relationships they’d allowed to sour. But the women are not the same idealistic, confident girls who once ruled Camp Birchwood, and perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever. Clover Girls is available for pre-order at violashipman.com.
You chose your grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, as your pen name. Tell us about your background. Who is Viola Shipman?
I grew up in rural America (the Missouri Ozarks) in the 1970s and 1980s. My grandparents were working poor. My Grandma Shipman was a seamstress who stitched overalls until she couldn’t stand straight. My Grampa Shipman was an ore miner. They sacrificed everything for their family to have a better life than they did. They also nurtured my love of reading and writing. My grandma believed the simplest things in life were the most important: Family, friends, our health (which we’re learning to appreciate again right now). And her simple heirlooms – charm bracelets, recipe boxes, quilts – meant the world to her and told the history of our family. I chose my grandmother’s name to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire my fiction. It is the smallest thank-you I can give to her for all she gave to me. My hope is that readers will pick up one of my books when I am no longer around, understand who Viola Shipman is and why I chose her name, and seek to understand or more appreciate their own elders and family histories.
Tell us about the Summer Cottage.
The Summer Cottage was inspired by childhood summers spent at my family’s cabin on the water. I would get dropped off by my parents on Memorial Day and stay with my grandparents until school started again. We had nothing at the cabin – no indoor shower, no phone, no TV, no microwave – nothing but an outhouse, fishing poles, innertubes, books, and each other. This is where I got to know my grandparents as real people, and my grandmas as real women, not just my grandmas. There was something magical about that old cabin: Its creaks and quirks; the smell of the logs, the creek, and the fireplace; the sleeping loft jammed with cots; jumping into the ice-cold water; cooking and baking with my grandmas; fishing with my grampa; floating on inner tubes with my mom and brother as we stared into the hydrangea blue sky; making homemade ice cream with my dad, our shoulders aching as we took turns cranking the machine; ringing the bell on the back door to call everyone to dinner; reading books on a barn-red glider that sat on the edge of a bluff. The only rule my grandparents had at the cabin was to be happy. I believe that we become our best when we are on vacation, or head to our family cottage or favorite beach destination. We dream again.
The Summer Cottage centers on Adie Lou Kruger, whose ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer home—complete with its own set of rules for relaxing—that she’s inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact she’s facing a broken marriage and empty nest, and middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. She’s determined not to let her husband’s affair with a grad student reduce her to a cliché, or to waste one more minute in a career she doesn’t love, so it becomes clear what Adie Lou must do: rebuild her life and restore her cottage shingle by shingle, on her terms.
But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isn’t quite the efficient home-reno experience she’s seen on TV. Pushback from Saugatuck’s contentious preservation society, costly surprises, and demanding guests were not part of the plan. But as the cottage comes back to life, Adie Lou does, too, finding support in unexpected places and a new love story on the horizon. One cottage rule at a time, Adie Lou reclaims her own strength, history, and joy by rediscovering the magic in every sunset and sandcastle.
Wade Rouse in Michigan
The Library Journal writes that you have “hit upon the perfect formula to tell heartwarming, inter-generational family stories by weaving together the lives, loves and history of family through cherished heirlooms.” What is it about your upbringing that has given you the power of the word?
My family taught me to love reading and books. They also taught me to respect my elders and traditions. Writing was how I made sense of the world growing up in the Ozarks. It was not easy for a boy who loved to read, write, and wear ascots to grow up in rural America in the 1970s and ‘80s. I remember singing “Delta Dawn” for a middle school talent contest – complete with a faded rose – and being booed offstage. My grandmothers and mother were there, as if they knew what might happen, with a gift: A leather writing journal. “This is how you will make sense of the world,” they said. “And you must never be afraid to be unique and use your voice.”
Do you have a favorite book?
I grew up reading and loving humorist Erma Bombeck. I re-read The Catcher in the Rye every year, and its meaning grows the older I get.
He recently signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins. In 2020 you published The Heirloom Garden. What does this mean to you? Why is The Heirloom Garden resonating with fans?
It’s a blessing to write. It’s my dream. And to have stories of hope – which we need more than ever these days – resonate with readers around the world (novels have been translated into 20 languages) inspires me every day. I think The Heirloom Garden is resonating with readers for many reasons: The novel follows a woman who has experienced great loss and decides to hide away from the world to avoid being hurt any more. The novel asks the questions, Why do we isolate ourselves? and What brings us hope again?. These are such relevant questions right now. Moreover, every chapter in the novel is centered around an heirloom flower (history, meaning, beauty), and being isolated at home has meant a return to gardening (flowers and vegetables) and having a place of peace in our own backyards. And the novel has a fascinating history about WWII and Victory Gardens. All ages have been touched deeply.
Tell us about your upcoming novel, The Clover Girls.
The Clover Girls is an ode to childhood friends and dreams, how each changes our lives and why we too often and too easily let those fade. It is also an ode to the 1980s (Remember jelly bracelets, friendship pins, Madonna, Wham! and John Hughes movies?).
In the novel, Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel, and Emily met at Camp Birchwood as girls in 1985, where over four summers they were the Clover Girls—inseparable for those magical few weeks of freedom—until the last summer that pulled them apart. Now approaching middle age, the women are facing challenges they never imagined as teens, struggles with their marriages, their children, their careers, and wondering who it is they see when they look in the mirror.
Then Liz, V, and Rachel each receive a letter from Emily with devastating news. She implores the girls who were once her best friends to reunite at Camp Birchwood one last time, to spend a week together revisiting the dreams they’d put aside and repair the relationships they’d allowed to sour. But the women are not the same idealistic, confident girls who once ruled Camp Birchwood, and perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever…
Why will this book resonate with the hearts of all ages?
This is a book for anyone who has ever had a best friend – one who you shared all of your secrets with, one who knew you better than anyone else in this world, one who you fought with, one who made you a better person. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will love the novel’s four best friends, and the story’s powerful, redemptive nature, and the empowering message at its heart.
Can you share a passage that will move readers?
“Hey, you got a letter,” she says.
“Who writes letters anymore?” Tyler asks.
“Old people,” Ashley says. The two laugh.
I take a seat at the original Saarinen tulip table and study the envelope. There is no return address. I feel the envelope. It’s bulky. I open it and begin to read a handwritten letter:
Dear V:
How are you? I’m sorry it’s been a while since we’ve talked. You’ve been busy, I’ve been busy. Remember when we were just a bunk away? We could lean our heads over the side and share our darkest secrets. Those were the good ol’ days, weren’t they? When we were innocent. When we were as tight as the clover that grew together in the patch that wound to the lake.
How long has it been since you talked to Rach and Liz? Over 30 years? I guess that first four-leaf clover I found wasn’t so lucky after all, was it? Oh, you and Rach have had such success, but are you happy, V? Deep down? Achingly happy? I don’t believe in my heart that you are. I don’t think Rach and Liz are either. How do I know? Friend’s intuition.
I used to hate myself for telling everyone what happened our last summer together. It was like dominoes falling after that, one secret after the next revealed, the facade of our friendship ripped apart, just like tearing the fourth leaf off that clover I still have pressed in my scrapbook. But I hate secrets. They only tear us apart. Keep us from becoming who we need to become. The dark keeps things from growing. The light is what creates the clover.
Out the cabin door went all of our luck, and then—leaf by leaf—our faith in each other, followed by any hope we might have had in our friendship and, finally, any love that remained was replaced by hatred, then a dull ache, and then nothing at all. That’s the worst thing, isn’t it, V? To feel nothing at all?
Much of my life has been filled with regret, and that’s just an awful way to live. I’m trying to make amends for that before it’s too late. I’m trying to be the friend I should have been. I was once the glue that held us all together. Then I was scissors that tore us all apart. Aren’t friends supposed to be there for one another, no matter what? You weren’t just beautiful, V, you were confident, so funny, and full of life. More than anything, you radiated light, like the lake at sunset. And that’s how I will always remember you.
I’ve sent similar letters to Rach and Liz. I stayed in touch with Liz…and Rach…well, you know Rach. For some reason, you all forgave me, but not each other. I guess because I was just an innocent bystander to all the hurt. My only remaining hope is that you will all forgive one another at some point because you changed my life and you changed each other’s lives. And I know that you all need one another now more than ever. We found each other for a reason. We need to find each other again.
Let me get to the point, dear V. Just picture me leaning my head over the bunk and telling you my deepest secret.
By the time you receive this, I’ll be dead…
My hand begins to shake, which releases the contents still remaining in the envelope. A pressed four-leaf clover and a few old Polaroid pictures scatter onto the tabletop. Without warning, I groan.
“Are you okay, Mom?” Tyler asks without looking back.
“Who’s that from?” Ashley asks, still staring at her phone.
“A friend,” I manage to mumble.
“Cool,” Ashley says. “You need friends. You don’t have any except for that one girl from the camp.”
She stops. “Emily, right?”
The photos lying on the marble tabletop are of the four of us at camp, laughing, singing, holding hands. We are so, so young, and I wonder what happened to the girls we used to be. I stare at a photo of Em and me lying under a camp blanket in the same bunk. That’s when I realize the photo is sitting on top of something. I move the picture and smile. A friendship pin stares at me, E-V-E-R shining in a sea of green beads.
I look up, and water is reflecting through the clerestory windows of our home, and suddenly every one of those little openings is like a scrapbook to my life, and I can see it flash—at camp and after—in front of me in bursts of light.
Why did I betray my friends?
Why did I give up my identity so easily?
Why am I richer than I ever dreamed and yet feel so empty and lost?
Oh, Em.
I blink, my eyes blur, and that’s when I realize it’s not the pool reflecting in the windows, it’s my own tears. I’m crying. And I cannot stop.
Suddenly, I stand, throw open the patio doors, and jump into the pool, screaming as I sink. I look up, and my children are yelling.
“Mom! Are you okay?”
I wave at them, and their bodies relax.
“I’m fine,” I lie when I come to the surface. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you.”
They look at each other and shrug, before heading back inside.
At least, I think, they finally see me.
I take a deep breath and go down once more. Underwater, I can hear my heart drum loudly in my ears. It’s drumming in such perfect rhythm that I know immediately the tune my soul is playing. I can hear it as if it were just yesterday. The lyrics of our summer camp song.
Boom, didi, boom, boom… Booooom.
Where can we Pre-Order your book?
It is available for pre-order NOW from anywhere books are sold. All the links are available on my website: www.ViolaShipman.com
Do you have any plans for a movie deal? Please share what is next for you in 2021.
Not as of yet, but fingers constantly crossed! There is always a lot of interest in turning the books into movies for film or TV, but we are still waiting for the right people who love the books as much as the readers do and will adapt them in the right way. My goal is always to write the best book I can; the rest is out of my control. I know that with the success of Sweet Magnolias, Bridgerton, and, soon, Firefly Lane, it’s just a matter of time now.
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 01/14/2020 – Inspired by the Jersey Shore, Surf’s Up Candle is making big waves nationally with their irresistible collection of their Surf Wax and Ocean Breeze whipped body creams, Chocolate Cherry and Hawaiian Sun Surf Wit Candle, and sugar scrubs. We spoke with the Owner and Founder of Surf’s Up Candle, Michelle Fontanez.
There is something about living in New Jersey near the ocean that heightens our senses, tell us about your background
I grew up in North Jersey and always looked forward to coming down to the Jersey Shore whenever I could – it’s a beautiful, serene place to be. I lived up north for most of my life but always dreamed of moving to “The Shore” one day. After my divorce, I knew it was time. So, after a few other moves, I finally made the plunge and moved here with my four children. I knew we all needed a change of scenery and there was no better place to get me through those difficult moments than with the ocean as my backyard. It is also the place that inspired me to start Surf’s Up Candle. Needless to say, I never looked back and I will never want to leave!
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Tell us about Surf’s Up Candle. What will lovers enjoy from your collection?
Surf’s Up Candles Valentine’s Day collection features some of my favorite artwork ever! It is cute, fun with splashes of our signature vintage vibe. I really wanted to offer something for our customers that is easy to send to someone special, especially during these times when they otherwise may not be able to give them something in person. They are a great gift that anyone would love to receive from their Valentine, and our Chocolate Cherry candle is even calorie-free!
Surf’s Up Candle offers heavenly whipped body cream with coconut lime, ocean breeze, and lavender body cream. What are your top-sellers?
Our top sellers in the body cream are Surf Wax, Coconut Lime, and Ocean Breeze! They are the top-selling scents for all our products across the board. I promise you will be transported to the beach with your feet in the sand and the sounds of the ocean in the background when you smell any of these signature scents.
Share your favorite natural sugar scrubs and other sensational products from your collection.
My favorite product will always be the candles because they were the first product I started making. Besides the candles, I really love our sugar scrubs! They are an all-natural exfoliant that leaves your skin smelling divine and feeling ultra-smooth.
What are people saying about Surf’s Up Candle?
Our customers love that we have created handmade (right in the United States – Belmar, NJ) and all-natural soy products. While our collections offer a variety of styles that appeal to all different people, our signature look has a vintage vibe that our customers absolutely love
How has the pandemic changed your business model? What is your hope for 2021?
The pandemic changed our business drastically! Pre-pandemic we were primarily a wholesale company. The pandemic forced us to very quickly re-evaluate our business model which led to a greater focus on retail. Luckily, it worked, and we could not be more grateful. I am extremely excited about the new products we are launching in early 2021 – so stay tuned!