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You May Win #Giveaway Hop{ends 5/31}

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Welcome To Our You May Win Giveaway Hop~

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May has to be my favorite month as it usually falls after my favorite holiday-Easter. May is for sure a month of beginnings. The trees have leaves or at least they should. The flowers are in full bloom or at least they should be and the days are longer. Which means a harder time for our kids to fall a sleep. This is why Tammie’s Reviews, Giveaways and More is pleased to be giving away a Bleep Bleeps Suzy Snooze Smart Nightlight, Sleep Soother and Baby Monitor(arv $140) in the You May Win Giveaway Hop~

ONTO THE GIVEAWAY~

  • 1 READER WILL WIN Bleep Bleeps Suzy Snooze Smart Nightlight(arv $ 140)

  • THIS GIVEAWAY IS ONLY OPEN TO THE U.S ONLY

  • THIS GIVEAWAY IS LIVE AND WILL END ON 5/31 AT 11:59 P.M.

  • WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM, NOTIFIED WITHIN 48 HOURS AND HAVE 24 HOURS TO RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE OR ANOTHER WILL BE CHOSEN

  • MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER

  • VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW

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Starting a Carpet Cleaning Business What You Need to Know

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Everyone with carpeting requires deep-cleaning services every once in a while. This includes residential homes and commercial and public offices. The majority of homeowners and business owners outsource carpet cleaning to professionals. This means that the carpet cleaning business can prove to be a lucrative venture. If you are on the fence about starting a carpet business, read on as we will discuss how carpet cleaning business can prove to a lucrative investment and how you can start a carpet cleaning business.

Why You Should Start a Carpet Cleaning Business?

Majority of residential homes and offices built since 1960’s currently have wall-to-wall carpeting. The high replacement costs have caused the majority of homeowners to make what they own last longer, especially when it comes to carpeting as it is a hefty investment. These conditions have made the carpet cleaning industry huge and they practically guarantee your success as a carpet cleaning company.

The existing population is too busy and occupied to take care of their homes and complete any DIY project. They put off all chores that require special equipment until later. This is also true with carpet cleaning as people know how hard this job is. Thus, they are willing to pay to a specialist or an expert to do carpet cleaning for them.

Businesses employ janitorial services for vacuuming their carpets every day. They also hire professional carpet cleaners for deep-cleaning their carpets perhaps once or twice a week. This creates a huge demand for the services offered by a carpet cleaning company.

So if you think that you have what it takes to make your name in the carpet cleaning industry, then a carpet cleaning venture might be the right one for you.

How to Start a Carpet Cleaning Business?

1.    Create a Business Plan

The first thing you need to do to start a carpet cleaning business is creating a business plan. Decide whether you want to target residential homes or commercial business or both. Jot down all the services that you’ll be providing – stain or spot removal, deep cleaning, carpet repair, steam cleaning, etc. Create estimates for expenses. Also, decide how you will market and grow your business.

2.    Location

Decide the location of your business. Find an office that’ll allow you to reach clients easily.

3.    Get all the Papers in Order

It’s important that you prepare all the documents that are required to register and start a company. You could consider hiring an attorney to handle all the legal work to avoid complications.

4.    Choose the Equipment

Depending on the type of services you’ll be providing, choosing the equipment and products that’ll help you carry out the cleaning and repair work. Industrial vacuums, low flow carpet cleaners, cleaning chemical, etc. will be required.

5.    Market Your Brand

Start marketing your brand. Build a website and create profiles on social media platforms.

Carpet cleaning business, like any other venture, isn’t easy. You will face hardships along the way and you may think that things will not work for you. But, you shouldn’t give up then and keep working hard to achieve success.

How To Play (And Win) the Mega Millions Lottery

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Winning the lottery is the ultimate dream for many people in the US, and around the world, and for good reason. After all, who wouldn’t want to win millions of dollars in cash? When it comes to lotteries in the USA, the Mega Millions lottery is considered to be one of the most played by participants across the US. As the name implies, the Mega Millions lottery pays out in the millions which is the main allure of the lottery. If you are one of those people who are still undecided on whether or not to play the Mega Millions lottery online then here’s your chance to learn more about the Mega Millions lottery and try your chance at winning big.

The History of Mega Millions

Originally, the Mega Millions lottery in the USA started off as The Big Game. The lottery tickets first went on sale in August of 1996, with the first draw held a month later. Back in the day, the draw for the lottery was held every week on Fridays, which then moved to Tuesdays. But, The Big Game went through many changes through the years, and apart from increasing the lottery amount also got a name change in 2002. Today, the Mega Millions lottery can be played in 46 US states and jurisdictions, including online.

Where are Mega Millions Tickets Sold?

Contestants in 46 US states and jurisdictions are allowed to take part in the Mega Millions lottery. For those who are unaware, the names of the states and jurisdictions where the Mega Millions lottery is held include, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. It should also be mentioned here that the Mega Millions lottery can also be played online.

How to Play?

The Mega Millions lottery is a multi-state game that players in the US have come to know and love. This is mainly due to the fact that the Mega Millions lottery pays off millions of dollars to the winning ticket holder. Another reason why playing the Mega Millions lottery is favored in the US is because of its incredibly easy gameplay. All you have to do is choose five numbers, including a final number which is going to be the Mega Ball number and will decide whether you win the Mega Millions lottery. Players also have the chance of increasing their winnings by signing up for the Megaply feature to increase the chances of non-grand/jackpot winnings.

By far, the best thing about taking part in the Mega Millions lottery in the USA is that it pays out big for the winning ticket. In fact, the minimum jackpot amount for the Mega Millions lottery is at $40 million. The second tier prizes of the Mega Millions lottery aren’t that bad either. The second tier prize money amounts to $1 million, which can be multiplied if you opted for the Megaply feature before choosing the numbers, which would then bump up your second tier winnings to $5 million. Furthermore, you get not just one or two, but up to nine chances of winning prizes in the Mega Millions lottery, which is great news for the players.

 

New Features

One of the reasons for the growing popularity of the Mega Millions lottery is that the creators have managed to keep things fresh and interesting for the players. This means increasing the prize money for the various tiers in the lottery, along with adding in new and interesting features that increase the player’s chances of winning and winning big.

One such feature that has been recently introduced to the Mega Millions lottery and has been garnering much attention by contestants who take part in the lottery is the Just the Jackpot feature. This is basically a new water that is available to all Mega Million contestants.

With the Just the Jackpot feature, players get not one but two chances of winning the Mega Millions Grand Prize, and all it costs you is just $3. Also, those who choose the Just the Jackpot feature are only eligible for the Mega Millions Grand Prize, and not the non-grand prize, but it offers a good opportunity for players to win big by wagering less.

When is the Draw Held?

This is an important question. After all, you wouldn’t want to miss a draw of the Mega Millions lottery. For participants in the Mega Millions lottery, the draw is held twice a week every Tuesdays and Fridays, and tickets are not going to be available during that time.

Prize Payment Options

One of the reasons why the Mega Millions jackpot is an attractive option for people to win big is not only the large prize but also that you get to choose how you want to get paid. For instance, participants in the Mega Millions lottery can choose whether they would like to go with a cash payment option or an annual payment option. While the parameters may vary according to the state you live in, these two options are offered to contestants in all states. So, what is a cash option or an annual payout option?

Annuity Option

As the name implies, the annuity option for the Mega Millions lottery means that it is paid out in 29 annual payments, with each payment being at least 5% more than the last one. This is to help the winning ticket holder maintain their purchasing power for years to come and even during times of inflation. For instance, for a Mega Millions jackpot of $100 million, the winning ticket holder will get an annual payment of $1.5 million the initial year, which will slowly increase.

Cash Option

Those who opt for the cash option means they will get a single lump sum amount.

 

May Flowers #Giveaway Hop{ends 5/24} #MayFlowers

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Welcome To Our May Flowers Giveaway Hop~

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May is my favorite time of the year. No, Not because Mother’s Day is in there and No, Not because my Mother In Laws birthday is in there. It is because after Mother’s Day, We can now plant our flowers and vegetables with no chance of frost. It would be terrible to do all that planting only to have them die because of the frost. Tammie’s Reviews, Giveaways and More want to help you get your yard ready by offering up a $25 Home Depot GC on behalf of Home Depot.

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    • 1 READER WILL WIN A $25 WALMART GC

    • THIS GIVEAWAY IS LIVE AND WILL END ON4/29 AT 11:59P.M.

    • WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM, NOTIFIED WITHIN 48 HOURS AND HAVE 24 HOURS TO RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE OR ANOTHER WILL BE CHOSEN.

    • MUST BE 18+ YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER

    • VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW

    • ENTER BELOW AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU~

Disclosure- Tammie’s Reviews, Giveaways and More and participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per IP address. All entries will be verified. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email; Please add pankuch1605@hotmail.com to your whitelist. This giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or any other social media platform. Please contact Tammie at info@tpankuch.com to see your product


Social Security Disability When to Contact an Attorney

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The complex social security disability rules cause a lot of confusion. You need to wait at least 12 months after being disabled to get compensation. This is important since the government does not want to make payments to individuals with temporary disability.

If your claim for social security disability is denied at both the initial application and reconsideration stages, you should hire a social security attorney to request a disability hearing.

A social security disability hearing is unlike regular courtroom cases. The hearing is presided over by an administrative law judge (ALJ).

Unlike a traditional court hearing, social security cases are not open to the public.

The claimant and the attorney will be the only persons who will be allowed to sit in the disability hearing. Anyone accompanying the claimant will have to sit in the waiting room.

What Happens at a Hearing of Social Security Disability Case?

During a social security disability hearing, the ALJ will question the claimant about medical issues, past employment, and other relevant issues that have impacted the health and financial life.

The ALJ will ask questions to assess how the life of the claimant has been affected by the disability. You should be ready to answer questions after consultation with your attorney.

Your special disability attorney will speak on your behalf. The attorney will try to present facts that will influence the case positively. The attorney may also ask you questions to reveal additional information regarding the disability.

The attorney can also request expert witnesses to share their insight about the claimant’s disability and the ability to sustain in a particular job. The witnesses will also be asked to share their views on jobs that are best suited for the disabled person in view of the medical problem.

The ALJ will also ask the claimant about additional comments regarding the disability. Once all the information is assessed and accounts of witnesses are heard, the judge will then give a final verdict. In some cases, the judge can resort to a bench meet.

Tips When Filing Social Security Disability Benefits Case

Claimants are awarded retrospective benefits for the previous months. But this is only true if you file the claim within 17 months of the discovery of a disability.

In case you are not able to file a case within the specific time period, you can request for a Protective Filing Date. For this, you have to get the help of a dedicated social security attorney. The attorney will help you set up an appointment with the social security administration.

A follow-up confirmation letter is then issued by the SSA that will serve as a proof of the filing date. You need to get your social security disability lawyer soon to get the process started soon.

Avoid Mistakes When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim

Certain actions could increase the likelihood of denial of your social security claim. Firstly, you should not collect any unemployment benefits when waiting for a claim case. Also, you should quit work when applying for the federal claim.

Once you have filed a claim, you should regularly check the status of your claim. Missing any deadline for a hearing case could result in an outright rejection of a claim. But you should not come to the hearing unprepared. Make sure that you consult with an attorney to fully prepare for a hearing.

Always take medications that are recommended by your doctor. Also, you should consider seeing a psychologist for any emotional problems caused due to the disability. This is because you can allege mental condition in your social security application.

Most social societies tend to be denied during the initial application, and around half get rejected during the appeal process. And the most common reason for the denial of the application is not keeping a record of all medical related documents.

The medical report contains information about diagnosis, medications, prognosis, and also functional limitations that prevent you to earn a livelihood.

Lastly, you should be ready to switch doctors in case a medical expert seems unsupportive of your social disability case. You should switch the doctor if requests for medical records are unanswered or the doctor asks for a fee for the same.

How Hiring a Social Security Attorney Will Reflect Positive on Your Case?

Most social security disability claimants whose claims have been denied have no idea how to properly prepare for a court hearing. So, it’s not surprising that the vast majority of claims for reconsideration are denied.

The reason for a high failure rate is not talking to an expert social security attorney such as at Lemoine Law Firm when filing a claim.

An attorney will use expert judgment and experience in helping you build a strong case. The attorney will assess your conditions during the first interview. The basic facts will help the attorney assess whether you have a strong chance of success. The attorney will take on your case if there is a high chance of success.

When you sign a contract with the lawyer, you will also have to sing a medical privacy release document. This document allows the legal attorney access to a relevant health record. The medical records will be submitted to the SSA before your scheduled hiring.

Your attorney may also request that you go for additional testing if necessary.  In addition, the legal expert may ask the SSA for a consultative examination (CE) that is carried out by one of their doctors.

Moreover, the attorney will assess which doctors to ask about functional limitations, what documents to submit to the SSA, and what evidence to withhold that could hurt your case.

Getting the help of a social security attorney will greatly increase the odds of a successful outcome. You should not risk going unrepresented to a hearing. Your entire future livelihood will be at stake, so you need to get expert legal help to ensure that you get the best possible representation for the social security disability case.