Andy Grant

A Safer Solution for Chronic Ear Infections

It's 2 AM and the crying has only gotten progressively worse across the past hour. You are pacing the downstairs hallway trying anything to soothe your inconsolable 10-month old so that your 5 and 8 year old kids can get some sleep upstairs. Your plan is ... Read >

Give a Kid a Camera

Looking for a fun fall project for your family this year? Why not give the kids a still or video camera, teach them do some simple editing, and then invite everyone over with a rental projector to view the finished result? This is a project that lets the ... Read >

Strategic Planning Made Simple Part 1

Whether you're looking to dramatically expand your current business or simply improve operations and the bottom line, strategic planning is an essential activity for successful business owners and managers. But if you have no business training or backgrou... Read >

How to Create a Successful Networking Event - part 1 of 2

It's true - we tend to buy from people we like and trust, which is one of the reasons successful networking is so important to growing your customer base. Let's look at best practices for creating a successful networking event where everybody wins. A ... Read >

How to Create a Successful Networking Event - Part 2 of 2

Welcome to a "best practices" guide for creating a successful networking event. Facilitate Mingling The key to any successful event is mingling throughout the group. Whenever you bring together a group of people, there will nearly always be those w... Read >

Which Parts Can You Replace on a Ceiling Fan?

In our disposable society most people do not even consider fixing things but rather look to replace them at the first sign of trouble, but when it comes to ceiling fan parts, perhaps it makes sense to repair vs. replace. With widespread use of the Int... Read >

Ceiling Fans: Money-Saving in Winter and Summer

If you're running your ceiling fan during the summer months, you're most likely saving a bundle on the costs associated with cooling your home. But did you know that there are cost-saving benefits to using your ceiling fan all year long? Read on to learn ... Read >

Toddler Tooth Brushing: A Practical Guide

If you're a lucky parent, your toddler may actually enjoy having his or her teeth brushed, but if you're like many parents, tooth brushing can be difficult, as some toddlers clamp their mouth shut and make all kinds of fuss to avoid this necessary act of ... Read >

Planning a Successful Convention: Part 1 of 2

If you've been charged with planning a convention or national or regional conference for your company or industry, here are our best tips for a successful meeting. Before the Meeting 1. Size matters Depending on the nature of your convention, yo... Read >

Secrets of Tasteful Wedding Photo Montages

Welcome to wedding season! In the United States, June is the busiest month for scheduled nuptials and related events. Even if your big day is coming up in just a few weeks, you still have plenty of time to create a showstopping (yet tasteful) wedding phot... Read >

Celebrating Father's Day With A Rental Projector

June 19, 2011 is Father's Day once again, and why settle for giving dad a boring tie or wallet this year? Instead, stretch your imagination and give your father something he'll really enjoy - something truly unique. An LCD rental projector provides the pe... Read >

How Does a Projector Work?

Chances are, even if you haven't personally used a projector you've seen one at work at some point. After all, you've been to the movies, haven't you? While a film projector is different from an LCD projector, the basic concept is rather similar. Let's ex... Read >

Psychology of Sales: Using Images to Close the Sale

You've heard the clichés: a picture is worth a thousand words, don't just tell 'em - show 'em, have to see it to believe it, etc. These are more than just trite axioms you've heard hundreds of times - they are truths, and if you're in the sales industry, ... Read >

The Origin of the Projector

Ever wonder how the projector was created? This core piece of audiovisual technology has evolved dramatically through the years - let's now take a look at its interesting historical beginnings. The following is a timeline of the evolution of today's pr... Read >

Adding Stylish, Elegant Audovisuals to Your Wedding Celebrations

In the U.S., summer months are by far the most popular season for wedding celebrations. If you're planning a wedding in the upcoming weeks and months, it's not too late to add a dramatic and tasteful slide show or photo montage to your nuptial celebration... Read >