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Physical Office Location is The Better Marketing Strategy
By: Emily Anne
As a freelancer, I’ve considered the pros and cons of working from home vs. having a physical office location on many occasions. There are many obvious benefits to working at home versus going into work. Come to find, there are also many benefits to having a physical location, even for small businesses. Here are a few key factors that show how having a physical office location is a better marketing strategy:
[Address]. Having a business address can actually play a huge role in the online visibility of your business. Local businesses with a physical location tend to show up more prominently online than businesses without. As we well know, we are in the technological decade where everything is right at the tip of our fingers. If we don’t know an answer to a question, we immediately search online for it. This is exactly what we do when it comes to business services. If an address can improve your online visibility, it’s definitely something worth checking into.
[Innovation]. While people feel innovated at different times and in different ways, it is a fact that sharing ideas can make people even more innovative. If you’re working at home and not regularly communicating with your other employees or partners, it will be difficult to bring in the innovative aspect a physical workplace does. While we have video chat features such as Skype, it isn’t the same as face-to-face collaborative brainstorming.
[Focus]. This one is one of the most obvious ones to me. As a freelancer working from home, I realized how difficult it could be to stay attentive in my workload on certain days. There are so many opportunities for distraction when working from home, that it can be hard to even get focused. The nice thing about having an office is that you’re very attentive on your workload once you’re in the office.
[Consistent Schedule]. I noticed that my schedule was never consistent when I first started freelancing. There would be days that I would sleep in until noon and wouldn’t start work for hours after waking up. I would then stay up late and ruin the opportunity for an early rise the next day. Having an office rental gives you a set schedule, while still giving you the freedom to come into the office the days you choose.
[Psychological Benefits]. Bevmax Office Centers wrote an article that I found very interesting. In the article, they discuss the benefits of freelancers renting an office. One of the reasons listed was psychological benefits. They state that getting out of the office can become a rare occurrence for some freelancers. I know from experience, that this is actually very true. When I started taking on more clients, I noticed that I didn’t set the proper schedule for myself to have much of a social life. I was constantly fighting deadlines and working into the late evenings. Going out to an office gives you the opportunity to get out of the house, have social interacts with passerbys, and also gives you the networking opportunity by being surrounded by other business offices.
While working from home is also important for freelancers. It’s important to consider office rentals for important team meetings and/or conferences. Getting the team together in-person can have phenomenal benefits on the overall organization. If you’re an entrepreneur who isn’t at the stage of team meetings, it’s equally important to consider a virtual office that has a physical address. Office rental agencies, such as Bevmax, offer many perks for their virtual office packages. Having a designated mailing address and a fax service is definitely one of those many reasons.
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Barry Kagan began his career as a strength and conditioning coach in 1993 while completing a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland. Coach Kagan has interned with the Washington Capitols, consulted as a strength and conditioning coach with Australia’s Women’s Lacrosse programs, and more recently started his own massage therapy practice. Barry has presented at several strength and conditioning seminars as well as conferences for sport coaches in soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey.
Barry earned his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) in 1996, became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2006, and was honored with Master Strength and Conditioning Coach status in 2008 by the CSCCA. Barry has also completed advanced massage training in Orthopedic and Sports Massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, CO.
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In this week’s Advanced Training Techniques, we are going to cover specific exercises for the long head and short head of the biceps. When we curl up our arms to make a muscle, the inside is the short head of the biceps. The outside or peak, is the long head.
TARGET: SHORT HEAD OF THE BICEPS
In order to target the short head of the biceps, we want to get our elbows out in front of us. You have to be disciplined and focus on keeping that elbow in the same spot. Here are three exercises for focusing on the short head of the biceps:
Spider Curls
Grab both dumbbells. Get the bench on a 45-degree angle. You can stay standing up with your chest on the edge of the bench and elbows out in front. You want to put your elbows in a fixed position and curl up. At the end of the curl, I bring my pinkies up nice and high. That’s supination and that’s going to really help you target the biceps.
Laying Bench Curls
Lay on the bench with your arms out. Place the dumbbells or curl bar in front of you. If you’re using a curl bar, take a wide grip. This brings our arms more in front of us. My arm is almost perpendicular to my body. It is like the opposite of skull crushers. We are bringing the bar right to our forehead. When I go down, my arms aren’t straight. I never fully straighten my arms for two reasons. When your arms are straight, it puts your tendon attachments in a weak position and it is easy to tear your biceps. The second reason is constant tension. By stopping short, I am keeping the tension on the muscle the whole time. Constant tension makes the set much harder.
Lat Pull Down Curls
You are going to sit on the bench like you are doing lat pulldowns. I like to take a slightly wider grip to target the short heads of the biceps. I lean back just a little and keep my elbows in a fixed position. Bring the bar right to the tip of your nose.
TARGET: LONG HEAD OF THE BICEPS
To target the long head of the biceps, we need to keep our elbows behind us. Here are three different exercises for targeting the long head of the biceps or that outer peak.
Reclined Seated Curls
We’re back at the bench— only now its raised up a little steeper than our previous, 45-degree angle. We are doing the exact opposite of the short head of the biceps when we put our elbows in front of our torso. Now we want to put our elbows behind our torso. When our elbows are behind us we need to stick to dumbbells or cables (as bars would hit our torsos). As you curl up, focus on supinating your hand at the top of the movement. Maximum supination lets us target the biceps. As you go down, let your hand fall into a neutral position.
Steep Reclined Seated Curls
Lower the bench almost to one click up from flat. Pick up a pair of dumbbells and sit back on the bench. It automatically puts your elbows behind your body. We are going to bring our arms forward just a little bit. You are keeping constant tension throughout the entire movement. Curl up, supination, stop short and bring it back.
Cable Machine Curls
Connect the handle to the low pulley. Get your arm behind you. The leg that is on the same side that you’re working on is your lead leg, so put that in front of you. You want to keep that torso nice and perpendicular. Arm behind you. Elbow in a fixed position. Curl up. Supinate that hand, squeeze it and bring it back.
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"I Just Received a Bomb threat . . . what do I do?"
Does your company have a bomb threat policy and procedure? If you don’t know, or if you have one but have no real idea what it says, you are not alone. Along with conducting workplace investigations for businesses, I also provide physical security consulting for businesses, organizations, and even some individuals. I have been surprised to learn than many businesses and organizations do not have any meaningful bomb threat management plan. Even in companies and organizations that have a written bomb threat management plan, I have discovered that many key employees have no real idea what the policy and procedure is and the policy has not been reviewed or updated in many, many years. To put it bluntly, this is not good. Not good at all. Bomb Threat Data Accurate statistics on bomb threats in the US are limited because there is no single data accumulator for them and many bomb threats are not reported to authorities. But experience tells us that the vast majority of bomb threats are false in that there is no explosive device. The Hartford Insurance Company conducted an analysis of bomb threats and concluded that only about 5 to 10 percent of bomb threats involve real bombs. From my experience in law enforcement responding to numerous bomb threats, I suspect that much less than 5 percent of bomb threats involve real or hoax device bombs. If the chance of a bomb threat being real is so small, why should a company or organization take the time to create a bomb threat policy and train employees on bomb threat procedure? If a bomb threat comes in via phone – just hang up. If a bomb threat is received by email or twitter – just hit the delete key. If a bomb threat comes in the mail – just throw it in the trash. Well . . . that’s exactly what some companies and organizations do. Again, this is not good. Not good at all. While most bomb threats are pranksters, persons with mental problems, disgruntled employees seeking to cause panic or disrupt operations, or someone else with no intent or ability to plant a real bomb anywhere, occasionally these bomb threats are real. The consequences of simply ignoring a bomb threat and then having a bomb explode are too horrible to contemplate. The Committee on the Protection of Federal Facilities against Terrorism said it more eloquently: "The risk may appear low or even negligible, but the consequences of even one severe occurrence are so great that appropriate mitigating measures must be considered."
Aside from the horrific consequences of a bomb exploding, it is also a Federal Crime to make a bomb threat. Making a false bomb threat is a federal offense punishable with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. This penalty also applies to juvenile offenders. In most jurisdictions, making a false bomb threat is also a state crime and many state laws do not distinguish between false bomb threats and real bomb threats. The take away is that any bomb threat, real or fictitious, is a crime. Why it is important to have a bomb threat management plan? According to the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, about 25 percent of all bombings are carried out against commercial establishments. Although only a small percent of all bomb threats are real, even false bomb threats can cause disruption to business activities, anxiety to workers, and cost employers valuable time and money. Even when bomb threats turn out to be false, having a meaningful bomb threat policy and procedure and training employees on the policy and procedure demonstrates that management cares and provides a sense of security and safety to employees. If a bomb threat turns out to be real, preparedness can reduce injuries and property damage, reduce fear and panic, and help to reduce civil liability. Creating a bomb threat management plan which includes policy and procedure and meaningful training to employees is not an overly complicated task, but it should be customized to the individual business. A one-size-fits-all policy copied from some template is not adequate. Also, creating a policy and procedure and training personnel requires some subject matter expertise. Ideally, a bomb threat management plan should not be a standalone policy but part of an overall Emergency Management Action Plan. Basic elements of a bomb threat policy: Everything that should be included in a written, well thought out bomb threat management plan is beyond the scope of this article but the basic elements include: THREAT RECEPTION Having established protocols for an employee to follow when a bomb threat is received whether it comes by telephone, letter, email, or some form of social media like Twitter or Facebook is essential. An employee who receives a bomb threat should know, without hesitation, what to do and who to notify. This can only be accomplished by establishing well thought out and practical threat reception protocols and training key personnel to the protocols. ASSESSING THE THREAT A threat assessment is the process of evaluating the threat in light of all the available evidence and judging the probability that the threat is likely to be carried out. A good threat assessment protocol involves coordination with local authorities, i.e., police and fire. All threats, regardless of their apparent initial credibility, should be assessed based upon a systematic and quantifiable assessment methodology. Regardless of how improbable the bomb threat might seem, simply dismissing a threat without conducting a systematic threat assessment because it "sounded like a prank" or seemed to be "crazy talk" from a mentally ill person is not acceptable. RESPONSE Once the threat has been properly assessed, the appropriate response can be enacted. In some cases, the response might be: Document the threat but take no action. This response would be used when the threat assessment concluded that the threat was completely not credible. Limited physical search of facilities without evacuation. This response would be appropriate when the threat cannot be judged totally bogus, but there is a remote possibility that the threat might be credible. In these cases, the protocol could involve designated supervisors or senior employees checking certain predetermined areas (i.e., bathrooms, break rooms, lobbies, parking structures, etc.) where a bomb could be more easily deposited. It is important that anyone conducting searches be trained on how to conduct these searches and how to report and document their actions. Personnel Relocation. This involves moving personnel from an area deemed "vulnerable" to a safer area where they can shelter in place. It is akin to a partial evacuation. For example, if the threat assessment concludes that there could be a bomb inside a building, personnel might be temporarily "sheltered" in a parking structure or work yard. Full Evacuation. This action is the most disruptive and involves moving all personnel completely out of the suspected target area until authorities can determine that all premises are safe. Such an evacuation plan can also be used in cases of fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Any full evacuation plan must include a plan to ensure that people with disabilities can evacuate the premises in a timely manner along with the able bodied. Conclusion It is absolutely vital for all companies and organizations – even small companies and organizations, to have a practical bomb threat management program. Ideally a bomb threat management program should be a part of an overall Emergency Management Action Plan, but a standalone plan is better than no plan at all. Failure to have a written bomb threat management program and failure to train personnel can cause unnecessary disruption in operations and anxiety among employees and customers. Moreover, the lack of a meaningful bomb threat management program can also increase liability if something happens. Plain and simple: a well developed bomb threat management plan which includes meaningful training for all personnel, can save lives and is just a good business practice.
George W. Babnick, is a 34 year law enforcement veteran with an extensive background in physical security, criminal and administrative investigations. He is the editor of a blog devoted to physical & personal security issues and a licensed Private Investigator in his home state of Oregon. He can be reached at: www.physicalsecurityonline.com and www.babnickandassociates.com.
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