Feb 06

Stationary or Stationery? Which One When?

Here’s another word pair that is often confusing for people. These words are called homophones–which mean they sound alike (same sound), but have different meanings. *  stationary (with an a) is a verb which means still, not moving, in one place. *  stationery (with an e) is a noun that names the paper used for …

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Feb 01

The Importance of Monthly Business Planning–What I Use

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It is the first day of the month, which is the best time for you to take a few hours and make your plans for your business for the upcoming month. It is said that you cannot hit your target if you don’t know what your target is! Do you know: * How well did …

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Jan 20

Today’s Question: What is the difference between cement and concrete?

“Cement” is any chemical binding agent that makes things stick to it or stick to each other. Glue, mortar, and paste are examples of cement. “Concrete” is a construction material consisting of cement, water, and crushed granules such as sand, gravel, or stone.  The root of cement is the Latin caenentum meaning quarry stone. The writers …

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