Let’s admit it. It is 2019 and we are in the era where social media platforms like Facecook, Instagram, LinkIn and many more plays an important role when it comes to getting businesses connected with their prospect.

But as much as you use social media to connect your business to your prospects and leads, you will still need the old school way of self-introductory when you meet your prospects in a professional setting in real life. Believe it or not, a well-designed business card helps make a lasting good impression. Not only business cards are important, but Booklets and Flyers are important as well if you intend to host a business event and seminar.

Always remember that Business Cards, Booklets and Flyers make you look professional and credible.

There are plenty of sites where you can Print Business Cards online, but how do you go about it? Here’s sharing with you some tips on how to print business cards online:

1. Business Cards Size
Business Cards Size is a very important thing you need to consider before you print them online. Business card is a tangible and lasting representation of you. You need to carefully consider how it looks and feels. You can create good-looking business cards yourself by using business card tools on online website that offers business card printing services. Always pick business card size that is easy to store so that it will not be thrown away afterwards. The same goes if you want to Print Flyers as well.

2. Business Cards Designs

Most online printing services allows you to customize your own business cards, booklets and Flyer size by using their template. Remember to start designing your card with a template and customize what it includes based on the information you want to convey. If you are a physical store, you might want to include a street address, or maybe include social media accounts as well. Most services let you add or remove text boxes to your preference, so make use of that. You might want to add your logo on the on the cards too, but if you don’t have any pre-designed logo and whatnot, simply purchase those sold on the sites.

3. Printing Price

Card quality is about more than just weight and thickness. You also pay for textures. Linen, gloss, matte, and soft-touch are common choices offered on those online printing sites. All has their own appeal and characteristics.
Better type of papers for your cards usually costs more. If you are on a budget, simply choose the basic ones. They are mostly passable and quality-wise, still good. Make use of offers on those sites if any. Some offers cheaper price for more amount of cards that you order.

4. One Side Printing or Two Sides?

Printing on both sides of the cards can costs more, if you are on a budget, just opt for one side, otherwise, pick two sides as you can include more information about yourselves or the business that you are representing. If you want to Print Booklets, the same is applied too. The more pages you print for your booklet might cost more, so plan your content wisely so that the information you want to convey can be delivered effectively without costing more.

5. Delivery Time

Express delivery usually costs more, so do plan ahead on the timing if you need to use the business cards/booklets/flyers urgently. Last minute printing requests is a no no. There can be glitches where logistic is concerned due to bad weathers and stuff and you might not received your items in time.

As mentioned earlier in this article, there are plenty of sites that offers online printing services and it can be quite overwhelming to pick the online printing service that suits your needs. If you are a first timer, you might want to use www.gogoprint.com services. The site is easy to navigate and is user friendly. I hope the tips given is useful for you. Til next time, I wish you luck in all your business endevours.

Did you know? Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia is one of the oldest serving Prime Minister in the world at 93 years old.

Now, I won’t be delving into the chronology of his political career. There’s too much to tell, anyway. I just would like to share something with you guys; Tun Dr Mahathir’s Collection of Gold Memorial Coins by Puncak Julung Enterprise is now available to purchase.

Also known as the Tun Dr Mahathir Memorial Gold Coin, this 999/0.1g coin is produced to commemorate the service and sacrifices of YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad from the past until now.

If you are a collector and want to grab this, you may buy online at www.tunmcc.com.my

Price RM160 (999 / 0.1g)

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If you have been following me on my social media, you’d realize by now that the #KonMari a.k.a Marie Kondo wave has taken me by the storm since last year. No idea what #KonMari is? Well, you may look her up on the Internet. She’s basically a cleaning up and a decluttering guru who inspire many around the globe to spark joy through cleaning up and decluttering. I am one of those who was inspired by Marie Kondo. The Konmari method is seriously lifechanging. I used to hate staying at home as it used to be super cluttered and messy but now I feel more at ease and happy now that everything at home is properly organized since I got rid of the things that doesn’t spark joy anymore.

Apart from decluttering and organizing, I also have been on religiously maintaining order at home by keeping things clean. I hate to do things manually, and therefore, I’m constantly on the lookout for gadgets that will make my spring-cleaning missions a breeze. And here’s sharing with you an awesome cleaning up gadget; RAYCOP.

This is basically an allergen vaccuum machine that helps to suck dust from fabrics.

Here’s a closer look at the machine. RAYCOP allergen vacuums had a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particular Air) filter fitted with a fine mesh to trap 99.9% of the dust mite matter, dirt, pollen and pet dander that settle on our fabric surfaces such as mattress, pillows, sofa and our children’s toys.

The machine is very easy to use and even children can handle it with ease. All you need to do is just switch it on and run it through like a regular vaccuum cleaner on any fabric surfaces that you’d like to clean.

RAYCOP uses a powerful UV lamp with a wavelength calibrated to effectively eliminate over 99% of bacteria from fabric surfaces throughout our home. The UV light is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light. With the UV light, it also alters the DNA of dust mite eggs and significantly reduces egg hatch rates. RAYCOP had the combination of suction and vibration along with the UV light which is proven to eliminate 3 times more allergens than a regular vacuum. RAYCOP has pulsating pads to loosen and lift particles and suction calibrated to be powerful enough to effectively remove debris and allergens from fabric surfaces yet is gentle enough to safely use on delicate fabrics without tugging or trapping the fabric. The particles also pass through a dual filtration system where larger particles are trapped in the dust box filter and microscopic particles are trapped in the HEPA filter so they can’t be released back into the air.

The HEPA filter traps the particles without releasing them back into the air like the exhaust of a regular vacuum does. These particles that are removed are common irritants that affects the health of our family members.

Here’s yours truly using RAYCOP. It takes me just about 3 minutes to vacuum my son’s mattress.

Check this out. These are the dusts from my son’s mattress. How horrifying. Can you see the difference between the clean filter on the left and the dirty one on the right? I shudder whenever I think that my son have been sleeping with these.

Getting rid of the dusts that has been collected in the filter is really easy.

All you need to do is just run the filter through tap water and brush it a little with a small brush, and leave it to dry before using it again.

Yes, I must say that using this machine definitely sparks joy. What’s not to like about it? It not only helps me save time cleaning up, but keeps my family’s health in check too; with my husband having lesser sinus problem in the morning and my son no longer complains of itchy skin whenever he sleeps in. This is without a doubt a keeper and I positively recommend this as your spring-cleaning assistant.

For more information, on RAYCOP, hop over to https://raycop.my or facebook page at www.facebook.com/raycop.my for more promotion and updates or send your whatsapps messages to https://raycop.wasap.my or 012-9222260 to learn more about RAYCOP.

Decorating smaller spaces is often more difficult that decorating large spaces. When you have less square footage (such as one of those apartments in sengkang), you have less liberty with your décor choices. What you put into your space has to be carefully curated, and this can often make it feel like your options are limited. While there is not much you can do to add more space to your home, there are plenty of ways to make your apartment more put-together. The key is, of course, to take advantage of the largest open spaces you have in your home – your walls.

Take a few tips from these ideas to imbibe your empty walls with life, moving them from cold and sterile to warm and personal.

Opt for large scale art

Just because you have a small space does not mean that things have to be proportionately small as well. An oversize painting or photograph that takes up an entire wall to itself is sure to command attention and also set the tone and mood in your small space. The options are endless: if your space is more minimal try a black-and-white piece, or add more color to it with a vibrant and abstract piece. A very large piece of artwork on your walls is sure to make a bold statement. It also helps focus the eye and pinpoints it on one spot in your space, taking the focus off the size of your space and onto the artwork.

Curate gallery walls

A gallery wall is your home solution to an art gallery. Nothing adds personality to your space quite like a gallery wall. You can use it to incorporate more color, add more cohesiveness, or just jazz up the quirkiness of your space. If you have a collection of artwork and photographs, consider hanging them up altogether on one large expansive wall (or in this case, one small expansive wall). You can also add in some other wall hangings and ephemera. Cohesive frames can tie in different pieces of art. However, if you’d rather have a more mix-and-match style, you can bring in an array of ornate variations in frames to really spice things up.

Showcase fabrics

If traditional artwork is not your thing, you can also consider hanging up a beautiful and expansive tapestry or even an antique rug. Not only does this add color and pattern to your space, it lends a sense of softness to your space as well. The option of hanging fabrics is more flexible than framed paintings. You can just select from fabrics that you already have. Got some great vintage scarves or exotic looking textiles? No problem. Just frame them and let them take center stage on your walls. Here’s a bonus as well: they’re much easier to maneuver than framed paintings, which can come in handy when the time comes for you to move to your next home.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Mirrors are your best friend if you live in small spaces. They make your small space feel larger and brighter by reflecting light around. They also open up your space by deceiving your eye into thinking that there is more space than there actually is. A large ornate mirror can work equally as well as displaying several smaller pieces a-la salon style. They can easily be made the focal point of any room: place them above mantels for a grand effect, or lean them against an empty wall opposite a window to reflect natural light around.

Paint a mural

A wall-expansive mural can help transport you from your small apartment to a more exciting place. If you don’t have a view from your windows, you can just incorporate a breathtaking view on your walls in substitution! If you have a creative hand, hand-paint it yourself to add a more personal touch to your space. Otherwise, you could go the more convenient route and choose a ready-made wall covering. Both options will be sure to make an everlasting impact.

Hang plates

Again, the key idea is to source from what is already in your collection. If you have a collection of fine china, why keep it in the cabinet when you can show it off? Invest in some wire plate hangers in order to display your favorite plates and serving platters. This can be a great choice for dining room décor. Although, do remember that you need to secure them safely or risk them falling off of your walls (and breaking).

Have a wall garden

Plants don’t have to always be siting on surfaces or on the windowsill. If you love the look of greenery, then why not incorporate it into your space in the form of a wall garden? Consider hanging (or even wall-mounting) plants and planters to bring in a bit of nature to your space. This surely helps bring in an organic touch as well as breathe in some life (literally) to your home and your walls.

Add sculptural sconces

In a smaller space, multi-tasking furniture and décor is always a plus. Sculptural sconces no only add an extra source of ambient lighting without taking up valuable surface space, they can easily double as a wall sculpture. An eye-catching sconce design is sure to do double-duty to bring in not only light but also style.

Most of you defined me by my marriage. You know me as someone’s wife and someone’s mother. But am I just that? I have no doubt that at times, some of you ask yourselves that question too. As we grow older, people defined us merely by what we do for a living and our status. But we are more than that. We are not just someone’s daughter, someone’s brother or sister, someone’s wife, someone’s mother. We are all unique individuals and we shouldn’t forget that. I like a lot of things in life. I have immense passion for writing; especially writing novels and I very much rather you recognize me as an author more than anything else. I like watching dramas and anime. I very much rather discuss that with those who shared the same interest with me. I like shopping and doing outdoor activities. I love traveling and going for eco-escapade and I very much rather you know me as a traveler and a nature lover. I am abit of a glutton and I love food very much, and I certainly love to enjoy great food with good companions.

Our spouse and children became the center of our world when we got married. This fact is true, especially for ladies. But let’s not forget that our life is not just about other people. It’s about us too. This life is ours to live and we should celebrate our individuality instead of burying it alive. I know some of us feel jaded in life on how people defined us and we try to live up to their expectations to the point that we are overly harsh to ourselves that we stopped being kind to ourselves. I think this is not right. I believe it is important to reward ourselves for all the little achievements that we achieved as if we don’t, nobody else would.

One of the way for me to reward myself for the little successes in my life or to encourage myself to keep on going in the face of adversities and the challenges I’m facing is to treat myself to good food.

One of my favourite reward to myself is pizza. I have a couple of my all time favourite pizzeria but if there’s one that’s regularly on top of my list since my teenage years is Domino’s. They are not only affordable but easy to order as well. You can chopse to either call them up and have the pizzas delivered or simply order the pizzas online.

Domino’s has been accompanying me throughout the most parts of my life. I have them whenever I need to burn the midnight oil and work late to meet datelines. They served as fuel to keep me going. I had Domino’s pizzas during the times of darkness and during the times of heartbreak and they gave me such comfort. I had Domino’s pizza to commemorate little success or important events in my life as well. Funny how a simple and humble food played such an important role in my life.

That said, my point is that while it is great that we give unconditional love to our children and our spouse, but let’s not forget that loving ourselves a little bit more does not mean that we love our loved ones less. Do things that you like. Stop just existing and live life to the fullest. Have a better day today than tomorrow.

Weird write up? Well, all I want to say is that you should reward yourselves every now and then. Celebrate your worth as an individual. Because life is all about you and you are definitely worth it. Go ahead. Have a pizza or two. At Domino’s, it’s all about you too. Hop over to https://www.dominos.com.my/itsallaboutyou/ and treat yourselves to some pizzas and don’t forget to share with me your Domino’s pizza stories on social media with the hashtag #DominosMY and #ItsAllAboutYou. Remember, life is all about you and you are worth it.

Are you a blogger or a website owner? Do you use free hosting or paid hosting? After surveying on my social media, I noticed that more than half of the respondents are using free hosting or free blogging/website platforms like WordPress.org or Blogger.com.

I have been blogging for more than 13 years and it comes quite a surprise to me that most bloggers and content creators that I know do not realize that by using free platforms, the blog and the account contents does not actually belongs to them at all, but belongs to the platform itself as it can be wiped out anytime without prior notice by service provider should you violate any terms and condition eg: using the blogs commercially, placing inappropriate ads, paid contents etc. I’ve seen plenty of blogs that’s been deleted or wiped out without prior notice because they have violated the terms and condition.

Here’s sharing with you the advantage of self-hosting your blog:

1. Extra security and full control over your blog/site, including in its layout,
2. Making money while blogging is easier as you are not tied up to the advertising restrictions imposed by free blogging platforms.
3. Contents will not be wiped out without notice and it actually belongs to you.
4. Space is upgradable
5. You can fully customize your blog as when you host your blog in your own hosting, you can install custom themes to brand your blog as you will have complete access to your backend files, which allows you to make any necessary code changes.
6.Using a third-party host usually costs only a few dollars per month.
7. Looks more professional as self-hosting allows you to use the domain name of your choice.
8. More searchable on search engines as you can customize your ‘search engine optimization’ (SEO)
9. Auto ping to social media can be done directly from the blog and therefore it can boost the visitors’ traffic and therefore increase the blog’s value.
10. Backup can be done easily to the cloud storage.

I opt to self host my blog(s) to allow myself the flexibility and the extra security, but self hosting can be very intimidating to first-timers. Should you need info or tips on how to start hosting your own blogs or sites, you might want to hop over HERE to help you decide.