Trademark your brand and grow your startup business

One of the biggest issues for a startup business is protecting your ideas. Every startup is built on the solid foundation of an idea and the passion of an individual. We can all see a niche in the market or something that has never been tried before. As an entrepreneur, you look to develop what you offer every day so customers can see your product or service and flock to you. This is how success is made.

But without the proper protections in place, you are vulnerable to other businesses and unscrupulous operators. Something needs to be done. Don’t worry – there is help at hand.

The ultimate protection for the small business is an Intellectual Property or IP service offered by the professionals at Lum Law Group. They have a professional team in this area, headed by A. Justin Lum who is experienced in helping small businesses to set up and grow.

Growing your startup business

For a startup to thrive and grow, it needs to have the right foundations in place. Unfortunately, in the business world there are some people who want to steal the success of others rather than make money from their own ideas. This means that IP protection is an absolute must for the savvy startup business owner.

Your business is built on certain ideas that should be protected at all costs. Without the right protection, you can end up working hard for someone else to benefit. This would leave you wishing you had acted sooner to protect principles like –

·         The brand that you have built

·         The ideas that your business is formed on

·         The invention that you are selling

Lum Law Group know how it feels to be at the cutting edge of your business. That’s why they are here to help you look after your business from day one. Their flat rate startup packages allow you to protect all that is important about your business without breaking the bank.

Don’t be one of the stories that business leaders tell at conferences of the startup owner who had it all but failed to protect any of it. You have already worked too hard for that. Get in touch with Lum Law Group and take your business to the next level without the fear that it is vulnerable. You deserve the best protection to make your startup a success – get it today!

PlanCentral is the perfect boost for a startup

One of the things that slows a startup business is the ability to collaborate effectively. The modern world demands collaboration, and this is one of the most effective ways to develop your startup business. But so many ‘solutions’ to this problem are weighted down in excess functionality and can be difficult to use. The technology takes over and the performance drops. Not ideal!

Enter PlanCentral which is a powerful online tool that enables –

·         Project management

·         Team collaboration

It combines all the essential elements of an effective collaboration platform, such as projects, chat function and sharing files. All of this is delivered fuss-free and gets teams working quickly together with effective communication. So, you no longer have to spend all your time managing the technology and wondering if progress is being made.

Get your startup geared for success

PlanCentral focuses 100% on accomplishing the goals of your startup – this is a vital component of any startup business. Time spent chasing others or worrying about the tech is wasted. PlanCentral removes this waste.

It is so easy to use, and this means that it can be adopted by all of your team instantly. Your users no longer get bogged down by a new an unintuitive system. PlanCentral is FREE to use and transforms the productivity of your business.

PlanCentral's mission is to empower teams of all sizes to accomplish great things, Together.

The best features

PlanCentral has some great features that will allow your startup business to flourish. Among them are –

The ability to manage Project Plans and Tasks. You can track progress and keep your finger on the pulse.

Chat and activity feed. You and your team can share ideas, bounce around discussions and add notes. The best part of this is that it is all tracked for maximum efficiency.

Store, share and retrieve files. All important documents are available at the touch of a button. All stakeholders can pick up the files needed, when they are needed.

Organize with the dashboard and calendar. Stay in total control of every aspect of the project with the dashboard. You can add reminders to the calendar and manage all of this on one screen.

Your startup business will realize its potential if you can manage all your resources effectively. PlanCentral puts this power at your fingertips.

Download PlanCentral today at www.plancentral.com or get the the PlanCentral App, available for iOS and Android devices.

Get the best passport photo software today

Having your passport photo taken is all a part of the trip in this modern day. And when you start to look into the requirements that the authorities have, you will be amazed at the level of detail that needs to be right. That is why so many people are turning to professional photographers to have their passport photo taken. It is a service that you just have to offer.

As a professional photographer, your clients depend on you getting their passport photo right. They may need their passport in a short space of time, so if you get it wrong they might miss out on a holiday. This is very bad news for customer service. But it doesn’t have to be like this…

Introducing Passport Photo Workshop – a wizard that helps you get the perfect passport photos time after time. It enables you to –

·         Follow simple steps to get the photos right first time

·         See templates that will guide you to success

·         Produce passport photos without any training

Simply the best passport photo software available

Passport Photo Workshop is an all-in-one passport photo software that powers the way you produce biometric passport photos or ID photos that meet the requirements set out by the authorities. Your customers will be delighted as their passport application sails through.

Check out Passport Photo Workshop today and see how adaptable it can be to add an extra income stream to your photography business.

My first novel is published and the second one to follow soon

I have seen a great response for my first novel, which was published last month. Sales are good and I hope them to increase so that the story can get out there. I am very proud of the work I have put together for this first book and it took up a fair chunk of my life. It is the eleventh book I have published, but the first fiction book. Before that I had written and published ten non-fiction books that are based on my areas of knowledge and experience such as buying and selling a home, obtaining a mortgage and writing. I have written these guides with others in mind and the idea behind them I to share my knowledge of writing in an easy-to-follow format.

Check out my Amazon Author page.

Writing fiction has taken over a large part of my spare time at the moment. With the success of the first book, I have started on the second and am around a third of the way through now. It is very different to the first novel, which was based on the internal monologue of one character a great deal. The second book is a detective fiction book that looks into the way that a killer leaves clues for the police. The killer is in control and the police are waiting for clues to lead them one way or another in the investigation. It means that they don't get to make massive strides with the investigation until the killer lets them.

Here is the opening scene -

He stood over her looking down at his prey. She looked for all the world like a normal person. But he knew differently. She was chosen to be here at this time, in this place. He knew what he had to do next. She would be the first. She would set an example to others. This was the start of his work.

She looked up at the man above her. He was stood in front of a bright light. He wasn't familiar to her in any way. She wondered who he was. She couldn't see his face. He spoke not much louder than a whisper so she couldn't make out his voice either. She wanted to know who he was. But that wasn't the biggest or the most pressing thing on her mind. She wanted to know what he has planned for her. She didn't have to wait long.

He moved with clinical speed. Just before she saw his hands move quickly towards her, she heard him say something. Again, she couldn't make it out. A few seconds later she was lying in a small pool of her own blood. He dropped something before walking away. He was glad that he lived alone so he could get cleaned up without interruption or detection. He smiled to himself as he strode towards home. The dark of the night shielded him from any prying eyes that might have been present on the short journey.

There is a twist with the identity of the killer which I won't reveal here, but it means that the detective team, lead by Augustine Boyle, take some wrong turns along the way. The way that the killer and the police interact means that there is a lot of dialogue and a lot of tension. I am really proud of it already, and I am only around a third of the way through writing it. Please keep tuned to see how it progresses. I will put small excerpts on this blog so you can see parts of the book before it is written.

My new book David's Goliath is available now

Those of you that have been with me from the start will know that this blog was set up as I went about starting my own business. In the very beginning that was going to be an estate agency, but the way that the UK housing market was going and the rise of the online-only estate agent put paid to that.

It was while setting up as an estate agent that I started writing commercially. I wrote blogs and books to provide an income that would be there in the first few weeks and months of an estate agency, while I was getting on my feet. As the idea for an estate agency dropped, it was soon replaced by the idea that I could write for myself and others. Contented Writing was born. I now write website copy, blogs and ghostwrite books for others among many other assignments. I also write for myself.

Until now all of my books have been Kindle only and were non-fiction on subjects that I knew a lot about - managing back pain, writing and inevitably the housing market. But my latest book is my first novel and also the first in print. It is called -

David's Goliath: If you found a book that told the story of your life, would you read on?

This is the story of a man who goes on holiday to get away from it all for a short time. He spends some time in Spain on his own and while there, he picks up a book that was seemingly left behind by someone and starts to read. Pretty soon he and the book are inseparable and it turns out that the story he is reading is in fact the story of his life.

David reads through and recalls the significant moments of his life but all the while he has the thought in his mind that he will reach the part of the book that tells him of the future. Will he read on?

This book is the culmination of over a year of work and I have thoroughly enjoyed trying to fit this in with all the work I do for others and family life. The book has a lot of me in it, as the main character is based on my life and experiences. Not all of these things have happened to me, but many of them I have seen first hand though friends, family and work colleagues.

I'd love to hear from people who have read the book. Please let me know what you think. The only way to write something bigger and better next time is to hear what people think of this one. I have begun the next novel, which is a crime thriller about a serial killer with a twist. I'll keep you updated on how this is going.

Making tea has never been easier – or more stylish!

Tea is the liquid that oils the wheels of business the world over. Forget the recent lean towards coffee started in the United States. Tea has always been the number one drink for the startup professional.

Teasenz have seen this potential. The thing is, they know tea inside out. They source authentic teas from the different regions of China, the home of tea. They then ship these beautiful teas to people who supply tea and consumers that love to drink it. They offer a great variety of teas, including –

·         Black tea

·         Green tea

·         Oolong

·         Pu-erh tea

·         Herbal teas

·         Flower teas

But once you have the perfect tea delivered to your doorstep, you have something to consider –

What is the best way to make the perfect cup of tea?

Well, thankfully, Teasenz have thought if that as well. They have developed a new Tea Maker that will give you brilliant results time after time. When you want the best tea you need the best ingredients and the right tools. Teasenz provide both.

So why is the Teasenz Tea Maker so good?

It works because they understand tea. It has the following benefits –

·         It is an infuser that makes brewing tea easy

·         It is designed to fit most teapots and mugs

·         It is finished with soft silicone to protect you from burns (and it looks great too!)

·         Its super-fine stainless steel strainer stops even the smallest leaves from seeping through

·         The design is a stunning portrayal of tea leaves that look fantastic

Check out the You Tube video for more on this fantastic product. You can get yours from –

https://www.teasenz.com/tea-sieve-sifter

Recommend A Supplier is the perfect place for any startup business

Startup business looks very different to what it used to. Now you can access expertise online with a few clicks of a button. If you offer a support service for startups then you need to be able to reach them quickly and efficiently.

To get the best web design quotes you need access to a competitive marketplace. Just Googling ‘best web design prices in MyTown’ won’t give you access to the best quality providers.

That is where Recommend A Supplier comes in as an essential tool for startup business. Here’s how it works –

If you are a supplier

It can be a competitive market. You might have a great service but people may not necessarily find you, especially in the cutthroat world of web design, SEO and graphic design. Marketing can be an expensive way to look for new customers.

Startup business needs your help. They are looking for someone to design a new website, work on their SEO or do their graphic design. The benefits that Recommend A Supplier brings is that you get to –

·         sign up for free

·         get your first 3 proposals absolutely free

·         engage with potential customers

·         bid on jobs that you know are going somewhere

As a supplier, it is essential that you get exposure to potential customers. If you are looking for customers that want to find out the most competitive graphic design prices then Recommend A Supplier is the ideal place for you to start.

You can get your name out there, find and win new business quickly and without the massive overheads of a mass marketing campaign. Use Recommend A Supplier to get ahead.

If you are looking to grow your business then go to Recommend A Supplier today!

If you need help with your startup business

You might want help with your SEO, your website or your graphic design but just don’t know where to look. You want someone you can trust. That is why Recommend A Supplier is perfect for you. The professionals on the site are all based in the UK and ready to take your work.

You save valuable time and money because –

·         All you need to do is post your project

·         You get multiple companies chasing your business

·         All the quotes come through to your email address

·         You choose the one that suits you best

It works perfectly for you and your needs. Recommend A supplier is the startup’s best friend. You need to be able to compare companies in one easy space. The power of being able to compare SEO companies puts the power back in your hands.

If you need help with your startup business then get over to Recommend A Supplier now!

Get the latest blockbuster game – Dragon Ninja Rush is available to download now

The very best games come with a huge slice of fun. They have you coming back for more every day. When you download a great game on your smartphone then you just know that you will have hours of fun with it.

Some of the best games that are out there today are action games that keep you at the center of the story. One of the best new games on the market today is Dragon Ninja Rush which is available on the iOS store or on the Android store.

You can become the leader of the Dragon Ninja Clan as their king or queen with this great new game which will go straight into the hall of fame for addicting games. Like any good game it is easy to pick up and difficult to master. Dragon Ninja Rush starts with you as a beginner and you can quickly learn the arts to become a Ninja Champion. It won’t be an easy route to success but with a little time and effort you will become a warrior in no time at all!

A current gem and a future classic

This is one of the breed of new free games that are taking gamers to new levels. You can become a master of one of the most exciting fighting games to hit the smartphone gaming market in 2017. But it isn’t just for this year – Dragon Ninja Rush is set to be a classic for years to come. Its beauty is in the realism of the game. You feel immersed in the world that the developers have produced so you feel as though you are right in the action at all times.

You can even check out the demo on You Tube 

This has all the elements of a great game as you –

•          Collect gems
•          Scramble against others for glory
•          Train your avatar to be the Dragon Ninja
•          Move up through the levels to success

The controls are easy to understand and give you the ultimate in control over your character.

Take on yourself, take on the world

Dragon Ninja Rush gives you the ability to test yourself. At first you may want to challenge yourself and beat your high score. But after a little while you will want to go bigger than that. The game will show you the global ranking you have and enable you to play against others worldwide. It is the ultimate in adventure games and will give you hours of fun. It never grows old!

If you are a fan of sonic games then Dragon Ninja Rush will be ideal for you. It harnesses all the excitement of the best games and then takes it up another notch or two. You get a game that will have you thinking about the next time you play it. You will plan your strategy at work, think about how to get better when commuting and then put all of this into practice when you have a few precious moments to yourself.

What are you waiting for?

Download this free game now and you will see what all the excitement is about. It gives you the best experience in racing games that will let you –

•          Build your own character
•          Build the area around you
•          Run and race through stunning backdrops
•          Share updates with your social media contacts
•          And more

If you are looking for the next level of fun and excitement then Dragon Ninja Rush is perfect for you. I urge you to check it out on the Android store or on the iOS store today.