A snow plow service, like many things in life, is often assumed more expensive than it really is. The recent snow storm of epic proportions in Alberta may have you regretting not having one.
When you consider all the risk that is mitigated by hiring a professional to extract the sometimes powdery, and sometimes downright icy white stuff… you may even see the investment not only saves you head and back aches, but money as well.
‘Buy Local’ and ‘Support Small Business’ are values that GetAssist highly regard, but what about the entrepreneur whose geographical community can not sustain his venture and whose services are not constrained by locality?
Time for an Update
In 2016 aging sewage pipes, and the impact they can have when they fail were prominently in the news. The average homeowner is now aware of the issue, but may not realize that if they are not in a new development, their residential sewer lines were likely installed in the 1950’s or 60’s using a kind of “no-corrode” pipe called “Orangeburg.” The pipe gets its name from the city Orangeburg, New York where the bituminous (a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation) fiber pipe was manufactured starting in the 1800’s. A technology now 200 years old! After all this time, this type of pipe’s vulnerabilities are becoming apparent, namely having a tendency towards ground movement and being compromised by root intrusion. Orangeburg’s also can not bear much weight which causes them to lose shape and pneumatic pressure or flow.
To date, GetAssist has over 4,000 businesses taking advantage of our Business Membership. There are over 600 business categories to choose from serving both B2B and B2C clients.
When 1000’s of small businesses come together, they become a powerful collective creating the kind of interactions that everyone can use to Get and Give assistance, making everyday life better.
Below is a feature map of the GetAssist Business Membership Packages.
You can see that we offer a combination of the features other business focused social networks do, all in one place. But that being said, even if you have every marketing, organizational development, and project management tools at your disposal, your advertising dollars will go wasted if you do not USE the tools.
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Whether it’s from social pressure or a sincere feeling of duty, the addition of this initiative into a business model can be troublesome when considering costs and execution. Studies show that corporate virtue in the form of social responsibility and, to a lesser extent, environmental responsibility, is likely to pay off. In fact, market research by Cone revealed 91% surveyed said they are likely to switch brands to one that supports a good cause, given a similar price and quality. There are also many other benefits to a local business giving back to its community; such as:
The holiday season is all about giving—giving gifts, giving time, giving thanks… But if you’ve just experienced a significant life change—a death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a big move—and then giving might feel like an enormous undertaking you’re just not up for. Let’s face it; accepting a loss and accepting change are hard any time of year. Nestle these curve balls of life between cheer, good tidings and Santa’s sack of toys and the holiday season is downright painful.
Social media is one of those things no one seems to agree on. If you’re just starting a business, it can be incredibly hard to pick which social networks you want to use and determine exactly how you should use them. Different strokes for different folks can lead to a lot of confusion. No need to worry! GetAssist is here to help clear the air and show you how you should divvy up your time to get the most engagement. Read more
How can a company turn its audacious vision into a results-driven reality? It starts with a winning company culture.
Stress is one of those emotions that never seems to completely go away. Even during the jolliest time of the year, it likes to poke its head in to remind us something could inevitably go wrong. Presents, plane travel, hosting a gathering and being forced into close quarters with a rowdy mother-in-law are just a few of the things that may stress you out this holiday season. But don’t stress just yet—We’re here to give you the tools to keep the stress around the holidays at bay so you can focus on what the holidays are all about, enjoying your loved ones.
