Author: Toni Palancia

It was bound to happen someday, and now according to results in the Workplace Connectivity Survey from Zinwave, mobile phone use now formally exceeds the old tried-and-true desk phone in popularity. (more…)

Property management companies employ maintenance teams to ensure the safety and comfort of residents. They do more than keep lawns maintained and change old light bulbs; maintenance staff fix damaged railings, shovel snow, and perform a variety of functions to make sure the building not only looks great but also stays safe all year round. But when cold weather arrives, building… (more…)

With winter weather comes a heightened risk for slips, trips, and falls in your facility. These incidents can happen year-round, but snow, ice, and slush can raise the risks for building occupants and guests. (more…)

Managing rental properties can become quickly overwhelming, even for experienced investors. There is always something going on that requires attention and it takes very little time for things to get out of hand. Hiring a property manager can provide an opportunity to regain control and restore stability to both your properties and possibly life in… (more…)

ALBANY – Walk into most bars, and you will be handed not only a food menu, but one for beer, too. The phenomenon is a remarkable shift from the days of simply deciding between a bottle of Budweiser or Miller Light. (more…)

The average movie ticket costs $8.95. In major metropolitan areas, you can easily spend twice that. So the economics behind subscription service MoviePass’s new plan—$10 per month, for as many movie trips as you can stomach—seem at least halfway insane. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find a scheme that doesn’t just potentially save… (more…)

On Aug. 21, people in the United States will be able to see the sun disappear behind the moon in a total solar eclipse. That’s just a few weeks away, and it’s as good a time as any to start preparing for the very rare event. But depending on where you are, you may be… (more…)

Restroom maintenance is critical for the health and safety of customers and tenants. Daily maintenance is necessary, but there are many products such as faucets and fixtures as well as dispensers and dryers that can be installed to reduce maintenance time. (more…)

Proper etiquette is crucial in all walks of life, but there’s no place where good manners are more important than on a conference call.  Conference calls present participants with a field of awkward landmines which can detonate with the slightest misstep and destroy the meeting. (more…)