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Tips + Tricks: 5 Things To Remember When Apartment Hunting In Boston

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Finding an apartment in Boston is one great adventure. After all, the city is bustling with vibrant energy, an assortment of restaurants, and a thriving cultural scenery which are always excellent crowd-drawers. People flock here from all over the country to either study or work.

Because it’s population is constantly growing, hunting for a place to stay in Boston can also be daunting. Here are a few tips you might want to consider:

Decide on where to find an apartment in Boston

Boston is a big city with prominent neighborhoods, each of which has something unique to offer. Before starting your apartment hunting adventure, it is best to determine in which of these areas are you most likely to fit in. Among the neighboorhoods that are popular to Boston renters are Cambridge, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and South End.

Another thing to consider is whether you plan to walk to work, as Boston is a highly walkable city. If you do, you will need to find a place which is just a stone’s throw away from your office. Otherwise, you might want to settle somewhere near The T, so commuting to and from work will be a lot more convenient.

Utilizing apartment hunting websites

Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic has also made apartment hunting in Boston very challenging. That is why it is also wise to check out related websites and apps to help you look for a perfect place for you and/or your family. These sites contain comprehensive information about prospective apartments to scout in the area, including their basic details, unique features and amenities, as well as details about the surrounding neighborhood. Relying on these apps and websites will considerably cut your physical search, thereby limiting the time you need to spend on actually checking one apartment after another.

Zumper.com, for example, even has a very convenient feature where you can submit renter requirements and apply for an apartment online. It even provides real-time alerts on quality listing regularly added to their inventory.

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Money Matters: 5 Ways To Keep Your Customers During The Pandemic

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The Covid19 pandemic put a stop in world economies. It made businesses, big and small alike, struggle to keep afloat while the world wait with bated breath for the onslaught of the would-be biggest health crisis of our time to finally stop. Numerous establishments were badly hit. Some may not even be opening up shops anytime soon. While those who were lucky enough to continue providing products and services to now-homebound customers and clienteles grapple at the staggering changes and restrictions brought about by the current situation.

The economic crisis brought about by this health emergency is but another reason to make sure your customers continue to patronize your products and services. Here are a few things to do exactly that:

Focus on your existing customers

The loyal customers are the backbone of every business or enterprise. You need to put premium on your existing customers as you also build a number of new ones for your business. Commend the people who continue to support your company even in this difficult times. Go the extra mile to provide better service or improved products.

A few of the things you can do to show your customers exactly how you value them includes reviewing your loyalty program or hosting free webinars. You can also provide streamlined customer support for an even improved customer experience.

Establish a constant communication with your customers

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Now that your clients are unable to see you face-to-face as they cannot visit your shop or your store, it is high time that you set up a way for your customers to contact you conveniently and instantly. This is also the time to show your users and subscribers that you hear them and that you empathize with their causes. You can use your online pages for this purpose. You can also set up a mailing list or set up a hotline where the users can contact you any time.

Ask your self this question: why do I need a customer 360 view? and consider investing on softwares and products to help you effectively manage your customer data. This will allow you to use these data in order to serve and supply your clients better.

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Here Is the Advice We Should Never Grow Out Of

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Sam Wermut

Growing up is hard work. No one ever said it would be easy. One of the things that makes it so hard is that we spend the first part of our lives getting used to things that we have to grow out of and leave behind forever. I am reminded of the passage about acting and thinking like a child when you are a child, but putting away childish things when you grow up. Its a lot easier said than done.

When should you stop enjoying cartoons? The creators of shows like The Simpsons would say, never. When should you stop eating cereal with pictures of talking animals on the box? When should you stop wearing pajamas emblazoned with pictures of your favorite superheroes?

Further complicating the matter is that not everything from childhood is something to be dismissed. We are given childhood lessons that should carry through to the rest of our lives. Determining which lessons to hang on to is not a simple matter. We all want to live long, healthy, and ultimately fulfilling lives. To do that, here are some of the lessons from childhood to which we should return and retain:

Don’t Eat Poison

Very few people purposely eat rat poison. Perhaps the reason why is that we were taught as children to avoid such things. They were not held up as a privilege of maturity. No one is thinking that they will finally get to eat rat poison when they turn 18.

Yet when it comes to things like smoking, we see them as temporary restrictions lifted when we come of age. It is a problem with messaging. Smoking is not restricted because of age. It is restricted because it is an addictive poison that can kill you at any age. The consequences of eating poison are the same no matter how old you are.

The experts at any women’s recovery center can attest to the fact that messaging as a child can have a profound effect on how you view recreational drugs as an adult. Don’t eat poison because you are a kid is the wrong message. Don’t eat poison because it is a life-draining menace is the lesson we should retain. Eliminating poisons from your life can greatly improve it.

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