You can’t beat a timeless vintage look and Broadway icon Bonnie Comley is the latest star to highlight this fact. The founder of revolutionary streaming service BroadwayHD dazzled on the Tony Awards red carpet in a 40-year-old sequinned jumpsuit which she first wore back in 1982. “Do you like This Old Thing?”, Comley quipped, “I wore this to a party at Jason’s in Boston in 1982.
It’s been in the back of my closet for decades. Coming out of the pandemic seemed to be the perfect time to give it another spin. And I finally had the disco balls to put it on again!”
Comley is a Tony Nominee for Best New Play due to her work with Tracy Lett’s ‘The Minutes’. She has long advocated for sustainability when it comes to clothing and has joined many other notable women in proving that old classics are classics for a reason. In re-wearing old garments such as this eye-catching jumpsuit, she demonstrates her commitment to sustainability and the efforts she is making to reduce her consumption and stay eco-conscious.
Investing in pieces that are able to be loved and worn for decades to come is one of the most important things that we can do to reduce our impact on the environment. Vintage pieces are timeless to those who appreciate the craftsmanship of these stunning garments. Some recent examples of celebrities appreciating recycled clothing include Jane Fonda presenting the 2020 Academy Award for Best Picture in a dress that she wore at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, Kim Kardashian giving new life to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic sheer dress (in which she sang happy birthday to President Kennedy) at this year’s Met Gala, and many more. Celebrities such as Meghan Markle, Victoria Beckham, Amal Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Beyonce are all now celebrating the elegance of vintage clothing, reusing iconic pieces from their closets for many momentous occasions.
Nestled in a large-scale building overlooking the East River of Manhattan is a new kind of detective agency known as Fintex Assets Recovery. The company works in the business of recovering stolen funds and assets and returning them to their rightful owners.
Cryptocurrency has amassed a wealth of opportunities for aspiring young entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts of the new age. With this newfound stream of opportunity comes a whole new ballgame when it comes to risk and theft – especially in the digital age.
Modern thieves and tricksters are as sneaky as ever, defrauding rightful owners out of their cryptocurrency assets through scams, outright thievery, or impersonating legitimate institutions. Modern problems require modern solutions which is where Fintex Assets Recovery have made their mark known.
So, what is it they do?
The Brief
Founded on the idea that people should not feel helpless when their assets are exposed or seized by a disreputable party. The notion was to be an antidote to the sea of rising online fraudsters who were beginning to spread like wildfire.
In the wake of the 2014 credit crash in the USA, people were understandably hesitant about putting their faith and assets into traditional banks that were once the secure and reliable method. This is where scam brokers and dodgy players came into the fray – seeing an opportunity to get their hands on hard-earned assets of honest everyday Americans.
Staffed by a team of ex-financial experts who know where fraudsters strike and how to ascertain the persons responsible, as well as ensuring the safe return of stolen funds. The team at Fintex Assets Recovery are qualified, experienced, and know precisely where to look.
The Process
The process is rooted in research and assurances when it comes to Fintex Assets Recovery. The initial steps being soaked in researching a claim being made. If there is credence for further steps then they will be planned accordingly. From there the team will go through the entire trading history of the victim, building a stronger and stronger case to present to the relevant authorities if need be.
Finally comes the execution, once all the pieces are lined up against these defrauding companies, then a shot can be taken. These companies may make it seem like there is no hope, but we assure you, that is not the case.
The Results
In the 7 years that Fintex Assets Recovery have been in business, they’ve had the Midas touch for over 636 clients and 670 closed cases – which is impressive all unto itself. The fact they’ve kept their attitude and focus on the bottom line and on outsmarting the common criminals that plague us and our loved ones is an impressive one to say the least.
ServicePlus was founded in 2016 and has been steadily growing in the home warranty industry ever since. As its founder and CEO, we interviewed David Seruya to get some insight into how the company is planning to proceed from here on.
The following is a direct transcript of our interview:
Hello! Thank you very much for taking the time to answer a couple of questions for our readers!
David Seruya: No no, thank you! I’m very happy to answer your questions.
Then, why don’t we start with an introduction? Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company.
David Seruya: Ah, where to start? My name is David Seruya, I was born and raised in the United States, and I have a wonderful family that I love very much. As for my business, I’ve been involved in the home warranty industry for over a decade now and have poured my heart and soul into my current company, which is called ServicePlus.
The home warranty industry may be unfamiliar to some of our readers, can you please introduce it briefly?
David Seruya: Home warranty service is very similar to insurance. It’s added protection for peace of mind — at least, that’s the most basic way to describe it. More specifically, it’s protection for your home’s appliances and systems.
To give you an example, if your aircon suddenly breaks and requires repairs or replacement, so long as you have home warranty coverage, your plan should help you shoulder the costs. This way, you won’t have to worry about losses caused by the natural wear and tear of the most important appliances and systems in your home.
The home warranty industry seems pretty niche in some ways! How did you end up discovering it?
David Seruya: The industry was introduced to me by a friend from college. At least, that’s what they were back then! Later, they became my business partner — the person that I worked with in order to establish my first home warranty business.
And what was that experience like for you?
David Seruya: Setting up my first business was definitely a learning experience for me. My friend and I were pretty young back then. I was only 25 years old, for example.
Our youth and inexperience ended up costing us quite a lot. We stumbled several times along the way and the company collapsed on us. To keep a long story short, it was an experience that ended in failure — teaching me a lot of things that I needed to know.
What kind of things were those and how did they help you create the ServicePlus Home Warranty of today?
David Seruya: Well, for one thing, I learned about the importance of creating a good team and mastering the skill of delegation. Nowadays, I pay very close attention to my hiring process to make sure that the people around me are the best for the job. In this way, I can feel a little more at ease delegating more important tasks to them.
As for how this relates to my first failed venture. Back then, I was a bit too involved. Thinking that I had to do everything (or at least monitor everything) in order to make sure that things go right. I hadn’t accepted yet that there was no one in this world that could be good at everything, and so I ended up wearing way too many hats and stalling our growth unknowingly.
What else have you learned from your previous experiences that helped you in the present? Specifically, based on the instability caused by the pandemic?
David Seruya: Well, being a business owner, I had to learn early on about the importance of innovation. As a person that has a passion for architecture and interior design, creativity is one of the skills that I’m most proud of, but I didn’t realize the importance of it until I started to develop my own business.
In the beginning, I was very careful. And though I considered myself a risk taker, it was never enough experimentation. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that one has to innovate in order to grow. Even if it means taking risks sometimes. One must experiment and never fall in love with a single idea.
This way of thinking is what I think has been most crucial to our growth these past couple of years. Especially after the pandemic. ServicePlus had to work hard in order to make sure that we were staying above our competitors and meeting the new specialized needs of our customers during that period.
Now, for our last question, what have you got in store for the second half of 2022? Is it something that you can share with us today?
David Seruya: Though I can’t give you direct details, I can say that—borrowing from my answer to the previous question—ServicePlus will continue to work hard in order to improve our services. To be a little more specific, currently, we’re looking at implementing new technology to smoothen our processes, amongst other things!
And that’s a wrap, thank you again for answering our request for an interview! Is there anything you would like to say to our readers? Perhaps a parting piece of advice?
David Seruya: When it comes to advice, all I can say is that if there’s something big ahead of you that you’re too scared to take a gamble on, give it a little more thought and consider whether or not you’ll regret not doing it. This is something that I gleaned from one of my most respected idols, Brad Lea, and his quote: “You’ll only regret what you don’t do.”
Since 2020 the global economy has experienced unprecedented supply chain pressure. In this article, entrepreneur Vinod Ramchandra Jadhav shares essential insights about how companies can protect themselves against supply chain pressures in the future. Vinod helps to clarify some of the critical issues, including digital ecosystems, that entrepreneurs must consider.
What is your supply chain?
Your company’s supply chain is the network of relationships between your company and its suppliers, vendors, and partners. These relationships are carefully crafted and nurtured to produce and distribute your company’s product to the final buyer.
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of steps involved in the development, production, and delivery of the products we consume—whether physical items, software, apps, transportation, or services.
Classic examples of supply chain partners include providers of raw materials used in manufacturing, electronic components needed to build computers and other devices, and shipping companies required to deliver finished products. But other supply chain relationships include less physical materials and parts, such as open and closed source software code.
In the past, conventional wisdom underscored the importance of keeping vendors at arm’s length while creating an atmosphere of ongoing competition for your company’s business. But, as this article shows, without close, even interdependent, relationships with your supply chain partners, your company will be the first to experience shortages in the future.
What causes supply chain pressure?
Supply chain pressure is caused by any disruption to the availability or access to what you need to stay in business. This pressure often manifests itself in the form of higher prices as companies compete for scarce resources. Supply chain disruption can also appear as long lead times as providers fall behind delivery schedules.
The Coronavirus pandemic of the last few years has caused enormous supply chain problems across all sectors of the global economy. But COVID-19 is not the only contributor to our current challenges in keeping goods and services flowing to consumers.
Political unrest worldwide, including the war in Ukraine and the economic instability of many emerging countries, also contributes to supply chain pressure.
Digital transformation is the gradual but inevitable migration of all businesses to the modern, streamlined processes enabled by technology. Nearly every company is at some stage of digital transformation. You may run a fully cloud-based company born in the digital age, or your business may still be in the transformation process.
Why you need a resilient digital ecosystem.
A digital ecosystem is a group of supply chain partners that support your company’s digital transformation. Your digital ecosystem includes business partners with whom you are interconnected through your information technology systems. Suppliers, vendors, trading partners, and data providers can all be a part of your company’s digital ecosystem.
A healthy digital ecosystem can alleviate supply chain pressure. In addition, the interconnectedness of each branch of the ecosystem incentivizes each partner to look out for the best interests of the entire ecosystem.
It’s important to note that the interdependencies of companies within your ecosystem create additional risks that you should not overlook. As partners connect their IT infrastructures and systems, cybersecurity vulnerabilities for any group member are now shared by the entire group. Therefore, precautions must be in place to ensure each member of the interdependent digital ecosystem meets all routine security precautions.
To protect your business from future supply chain pressures, you must begin today to build a resilient digital ecosystem with best-in-breed partners. You’ll be better protected from future shortages if you build trust relationships supported by verifiable minimum standards of behavior.
About Vinod Ramchandra Jadhav
A self-described first-generation Entrepreneur, Mr. Vinod Ramchandra Jadhav is the Chairman of SAVA Group and Devtech M2M. With a career spanning over two decades, he is well-versed in marketing, sales, supply chain management, and regulatory and corporate affairs in various capacities. Mr. Jadhav holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a graduate degree in Materials Management.
One of the most important factors affecting the quality of human life and society is the health of people who depend on various parameters.
In the era of technology, the lack of technology in medical services is felt. Easy access to appropriate medical services is one of the most important parameters.
In some cases, lack of access to medical services due to lack of time or difficulty in accessing the medical center where the clinic is located leads to the fact that people do not pay attention to small pathogens, which may be a sign of a more serious disease and irreparable consequences for having a healthy person.
Telemedicine plays a crucial role here; it gives doctors and patients this opportunity.
Due to the lack of medical services and hectic schedules, better medical services and maintenance can be applied with less time and money investment.
What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine entitles care practitioners to diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients through telemedicine technology. This advantages both patients and health care professionals to receive and transmit required data online and brings convenience. Non-emergency medical problems which do not need face-to-face appointments or consolations.
With the help of telemedicine more and more healthcare providers are proposing to “see” patients through computers and smartphones. At some points it can supply emergency calls after the doctor’s office is closed.
Telemedicine is the remote delivery of medical services, including inspections and consultations, via the telecommunications infrastructure. Patients can communicate with physicians or doctors at home by using their own personal devices or by accessing a dedicated telemedicine kiosk.
Improved technology has made telemedicine easier, even for individuals who think they are not computer experts.
Telemedicine may be categorized into three important categories:
Interactive telemedicine
It enables physicians and patients to communicate whenever it is needed. The digital transmission of medical imaging, remote medical diagnosis, evaluations, and video consultations with specialists. Interactions encompass cell phone conversations or the usage of video conferencing software.
Remote patient monitoring
Remote patient monitoring, refers to the usage of digital technologies to capture and monitor the patients with the health data and information which is transmitted electronically to health providers. Also, it may be useful to give recommendations and instructions in emergency situations.
Store-and-forward
It enables one healthcare provider to be able to share and inform the doctor with some essential information of the patient, such as lab results, blood pressure or blood sugar to provide the patient with more accurate and better service.
IoT (Internet of Things) in Telemedicine
In the words of Brendan O’Brien “If you think that the internet has changed your life, think again, the Internet of Things is about to change it all over again!”
The technological world has changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, and with it the healthcare system. At this time, doctors and health care professionals tried to prevent the virus from spreading further. Therefore, they are suddenly faced with the challenge of finding new ways to see and treat patients.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, although the growth rate of telemedicine has accelerated, and the IoT is a major player in this area, the technology should be available in all the states and countries in the world. The lack of required equipment can cause some basic issues in using telemedicine.
Adopting IoT in healthcare leads to better, safer, and easier patient care. From medical device embedding to smart sensors, the IoT can speed up medical care, reduce the time doctors spend on logistics, and spend more time treating and counseling patients.
The IoT has revolutionized the healthcare sector by providing ongoing health monitoring services. With the help of IoT in the healthcare market, patients are not obligated to be in hospitals in person to be aware of their health status. Treatment and medical examination from a remote location can be received easily. Health care professionals can continuously monitor the progress of a patient’s health, and the highest quality medical care can be provided by the IoT.
Benefits of IoT in Healthcare
Quicker diagnosis: IoT-enabled monitors perform continuous patient follow-up, which is useful for the early diagnosis of any illness or health problem.
Decrease in expenses: IoT allows patients to receive high-quality medical consultations in real-time without the need for an in-person visit, hospitalization, or readmission. This reduces the cost of medical care for the patient. Monitoring is done remotely, so hospitals can also avoid unnecessary system costs.
Better access to healthcare in remote villages and towns: Villages and towns in some countries do not have adequate access to state-of-the-art healthcare services. Hospitals and governments can collaborate together to use the IoT to provide superior medical services in such areas.
Reduction in manual errors: There aren’t so many errors in the data collected from the connected medical device. This improves the overall diagnostic quality in this area.
Better medical treatment: Physicians can monitor patients continuously through IoT-enabled medical devices, and provide more room for professional and customized treatment. Physicians and hospitals can also provide a higher level of customer satisfaction as patients become involved in post-treatment follow-up care.
Efficient management of medical equipment and medicines: The IoT, provides effective medicines, medical devices management and prevents inefficient use.
Identification of side effects at early stages: The technology used in the IoT is advanced and helps detect side effects of medicines in the early stages. This is very beneficial for both doctors and patients. Doctors can change medications and treatments immediately before the condition worsens.
Benefits to health insurers: Health insurers can use the data collection through these connected health devices to process claims and identify fraudulent claims. It also ensures that claims are processed with complete transparency. Some insurers may also give some benefits to policyholders who use IoT devices to monitor whether users are following treatment guidelines during the recovery period.
Examples of IoT applied in connected medical devices
Ventilator with IoT compatibility: Ventilator device can send patient lung situation to the cloud and in critical condition helps to inform the medical staff in emergency situations.
Blood sugar monitoring device: Blood Sugar level will be recorded on the cloud and can be monitored by the physician
Oxygen measuring device: Oxygen measuring device can send oxygen level to the cloud and the patient oxygen level be monitored remotely by doctors.
Medical Lift with IoT Compatibility: The Patient Lift system can be monitored remotely and it automatically sends service requests when it is needed.
We at Arshon Technology as an Electronics design and Manufacturing company, developed a system using a Wi-Fi chip which can easily adapt to any product, medical companies can use it to make their products IoT compatible.
Conclusion
By applying IoT solutions to medical care, we not only provide reactive treatment when diagnosing diseases but also build preventive medical systems. The entire health system relies on prevention so that individuals do not have to suffer from the serious consequences of their illness.
Intelligent surveillance systems help identify symptoms quickly and treat them on time. This is great for both doctors and patients as it greatly reduces stress. In addition, doctors have a clear picture of their lifestyle and medical history, allowing patients to receive personalized treatment using IoT-enabled devices.
Author: Sara (Fakhri) Siahkar IoT Specialist @ Arshon Technology Inc.
Cars are more than just vehicles of need. To some, cars may be a fascination, dream, or even a status symbol. Buying your first car with your hard-earned money can be the most memorable moment of your life, and Bommarito Automotive Group is helping people live these moments. Bommarito Automotive Group is a world renowned automobile dealer ranked 71st out of 17,000 dealers with a sales presence that is unprecedented in the USA. The company was started with a vision to “have a vehicle in our portfolio for every type of buyer,” and after several decades in the industry, Bommarito is seeing this vision become a reality. The success of Bommarito Automotive Group is mostly attributed to the president of the company, John J. Bommarito, the son of the founder Frank Bommarito.
After a couple of years in the Navy, Frank began his career as a car jockey and washer at a local GM dealership in 1952. He then started selling new and used cars and soon became recognized in the field. After he ranked 8th in the nation in retail sales, Frank became the sales manager at Missouri’s largest GM dealership, and since then, he never looked back. His son John J. Bommarito took over the company’s reins from his father in 1998 to lead it to several achievements over the next two decades.
John was only 12 when he started washing and parking cars for delivery. Being born into a family with an entrepreneurial legacy, he naturally fell for cars at a young age. At 15, John joined the service and parts departments to understand the backbone of the business, and this experience went a long way in adding value to his future moves. John left his promising career as a med student, pausing his quest to be a doctor after his acceptance to Stanford University Medical School. Instead, he followed his passion for cars and entered the family business.
John started by selling Mazdas, soon moving to the Nissan location as the financial manager and then the sales manager. He shifted to Bommarito’s nationwide subsidiary “Bommarito Cellular” for a brief period as the general manager. After scaling up the division to record-breaking sales with 40 retail stores and a wholesale dealership, John was back to the automotive section. General Motors approached him in 1992 to purchase an Oldsmobile-Cadillac store from bankruptcy.
This move proved to be a landmark development for Bommarito as it soon became a reliable destination of automotive needs for St. Peters’, Missouri residences. With Mazda lined up, sales started escalating, earning the President’s Club award for being one of the top dealerships nationwide. The store presently averages more than 300 units per month. This unprecedented turn around definitely caught the eye of every manufacturer and key automotive personnel in the market place. John and his company’s success were further highlighted when the Inaugural Nascar Cup and Nascar Truck Series Races were held from June 3-5, 2022. The weekend was a major success with over 75,000 races fans in attendance from all over the world with an estimated economic impact of over 70 Million dollars to the State of Illinois and City of St Louis market place.
Following successful sales with Mazda, several top automobile companies lined up for dealerships in the St Louis Market place with Bommarito Automotive Group. First, it was Pontiac and then Suzuki, Honda, 2 Volkswagen locations, Audi, Chevrolet, Buick, Ford, another Nissan location and recently Toyota. With this, John has seen the vision behind the company’s foundation come true. One vehicle for every type of family’s needs. He plans to always continue to renovate existing projects and facilities to further scale up the business. John’s future moves are directed towards his mission of seeing one Bommarito vehicle in every driveway, which has quickly become a reality.
Today, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have faced numerous difficulties in purchasing electronic components. The outbreak of the coronavirus can lead to long-term closures of many companies and the suspension of production of raw materials such as circuit boards and electronic components. Many industries face difficulties in manufacturing their products. The Automotive industry, PCB manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, PCB design companies, etc. This article describes all aspects of a PCB manufacturer’s raw material purchase situation.
Challenges
First, as the name implies, the supply chain is a chain of manufacturers that connects the produces all pieces and sub-pieces of a final product, and the failure of one of them breaks the chain and has a direct impact on the availability of that final product, product manufacturers, PCB designers, electronic designers are no exception to this rule. In recent years, the shortage of electronic components has brought many challenges to manufacturers and has become a global problem.
As a result, COVID19 has increased the demand for electrical components centered on ICs. most of the other short parts such as resistors, capacitors, fuses, and diodes, … are mostly replaceable, but ICs are not. On the other hand, there are some problems and issues in the manufacturing of electrical components. However, the number of available products to present to the market is decreasing. Due to the pandemic, some companies are either closed or working remotely. For instance, a company needs raw materials to make a product, if the particular item is not available, the entire process can be down.
This ultimately results in higher prices for the products and much longer to manufacture them.
To give an instance, special medical equipment should be manufactured in the industry of medical device technology. In normal situations, when all parts are available there will not be any issue producing any quantity of that medical device, but when critical parts of that specific medical board are not available, redesign is needed, and this needs time, money, and delay in production which is not desirable to a business and the consumers.
That being the case, the manufacturers do not guarantee an exact delivery date. Even if they provide a date, it will not be certain. Also, by changing the design, the product may lose its certifications.
Another factor that can delay the delivery of items is shipping time, as the average shipping cost increased significantly after the pandemic. Surface shipping is much cheaper than air, therefore, it is a preferred way of shipping, but because of the delay in the supply chain in some situations, manufacturers need to use air shipment to compensate for the delay while it costs much more.
Considering the challenges, we are facing in manufacturing and delay in delivery, here are some suggested possible workarounds:
Possible Solutions
Planning
Planning and ordering parts on time can be a possible solution. If a new product design is underway, it is better to have a good forecast of production and purchase the parts ahead of time before even finalizing the design.
Overstock for possible future needs
One of the most efficient ways to be prepared is to buy a reasonable number of the needed components. Therefore, in critical situations, the chance of facing a shortage of required components is high. It is helpful to buy and stock much more than what the customer ordered and use it in unpredictable situations like COVID-19 where products are in short supply around the world. For instance, a PCB manufacturer might order ten pieces, but it could be better to buy 15 or 20 pieces and stock them in order to use on essential occasions.
Having a complete BOM with identified alternates
A Bill Of Materials (BOM) is a list of the raw materials, sub-components, etc. Using updated BOM is important, once any difficulties are encountered in finding alternate components, it can be so helpful to put alternates into the Bill of Material to make sure production can use these parts as much as possible.
Enough options
Having enough options is another way to keep the process running. Having three replaced components that match the original component instead of one, probably will help to bring the final product to market as soon as possible. In this case, if the first soaked item is not accessible, the opportunity to look for the second and third options is available. Consider using options in products and production, so if one option is not available at least another option of product can be produced, so the whole production does not go into a halt.
Using common electronic components
Avoid using special parts which are not very common, design your circuit around popular ICs and parts as they are less prone to be obsoleted or become unavailable. Special parts may not have too many customers and manufacturers may kill their production because of lack of need.
Having multiple vendors
It is always good to have multiple vendors for a part, this would reduce the chance of having issues with that specific part. Some companies have to delay a multi-million dollar production because a vendor for a special screw is out of business. Automotive industries are very familiar with this process and for every part, they have at least three different vendors identified.
Conclusion
In short, business owners face a lot of typical business challenges, but something unpredictable like a Pandemic and supply chain impact can be hard pressure on them, these unexpected things can get or break the business. Therefore, preparing for unpredictable situations through planning and research can be beneficial.
Always reserve enough margin for every critical part of the business, in stock, production capacity, vendors, financial reserves, human resources, etc.
Improving your health is highly important for everyone yet is a unique journey for each person. If you are someone who has tried a number of generic health plans with little results, then HealthCodes DNA could be the solution you have been looking for.
Each and every one of us has a unique genetic makeup which may predispose us to certain things. When it comes to improving your health, your unique genetic makeup plays more of a role than you may think. It is important to develop a diet and exercise plan that is customized to you and aimed at getting you the best results possible for your body. HealthCodes DNA is the personalized health plan that specializes in this very thing. For three years, the company has been developing its innovative methods of genetic testing. Their efforts are unmatched and have helped countless people transform their lives and unlock their full personal potential.
The DNA test is simple to undergo and non-invasive. Within 2-3 weeks you will then have your results sent to you. This report will provide wellness, nutrition, and fitness information based on your DNA. Once you have these results, you can then seek health coaching, custom diet and fitness plans, and much more, based on your unique genetic makeup. What’s more is you will receive follow-up consultations from HealthCodes DNA for life. The process is easy, efficient, and highly informative for those looking to reach their full health potential.
With the sole mission of providing you with the ultimate tailored health plan, HealthCodes DNA has revolutionized the way in which we approach improving our health. Without considering your body’s unique function, diet and exercise may be ineffective. With HealthCodes DNA, you can have the confidence that you are doing what is best for your body.
With the number of books out there in the world easily in the billions, it can be overwhelming and confusing to try and find the perfect one to read. There are so many wonderful stories to be enjoyed and one of the best ways to navigate them is by browsing online platforms and using other people’s recommendations.
Recommendations from other book lovers allow you to get a snapshot of the plot, understand what people liked, what they didn’t like, and much more. There are many platforms now available where you can easily browse books, read recommendations, read reviews, and connect with a community of likeminded readers. These are some of the ways to find the perfect book for any occasion using these platforms.
Browse by Taste
One of the most innovative new platforms out there for finding the perfect book for you is Meet New Books. What makes this platform different from traditional recommendation platforms is the ability to browse based on taste. Meet New Books is able to recommend books based on unique features and the previous works enjoyed by you and other readers. Instead of simply relying on a rating, the platform is able to cater its recommendations to your specific tastes in thematic content.
Everybody is looking to get something different out of the books they read and Meet New Books is a platform that understands this. The personalized approach leads to greater satisfaction rates among readers who get their recommendations from this site.
Browse by Recommendation
The platform does also incorporate more traditional methods of book recommendation, frequently highlighting titles that a great number of their audience have enjoyed. While you do still have the ability to refine these titles by your specific taste, it is sometimes nice to branch out from your usual genres and try something that other book lovers are enjoying.
You can read reviews and get a sense of the book from the tags included by Meet New Books. This is a great way to find something a bit different that you are still sure to love.
Browse by Shelf
Much like the old days of going to a physical bookstore or finding new books to add to your reading list while out and about in the world, Meet New Books also has digital shelves for readers to browse. If you are someone who enjoys finding a surprising gem of a book completely by chance, then browsing the digital shelf could be the way to go for you.
With countless titles available, take your time going through the shelves and allowing the various titles and covers to grab your attention. A happy accident could lead to you finding your new favorite book.
Conclusion
With sites like Meet New Books available, you can find books that are designed to suit your specific taste. The personalized recommendation system ensures that you will find joy in every title that is suggested for you on the site.
Perhaps the most thoughtful way to show that special someone that you care is through a personalised gift. If your partner or friend is a creative person, then a custom video from a performer is the ideal way to wish them well on any occasion. Melodee is the brand new platform for easily accessing countless performers of all different kinds.
The platform hosts musicians, magicians, dancers, actors, and much more. It is easy to request a unique video from these performers and give your partner something that they can treasure forever. Find out how CEO Eddie Ephraim created the website below.
Hello Eddie, thank you for joining us. Can you introduce yourself to begin?
My name is Eddie Ephraim, I am 28 years old, and I was born in London but grew up in Kent and Dorset for my school. I have also lived and worked in the Middle East, Vietnam and in London.
Importantly, I am the Founder & CEO at Melodee, and I am a grade 3 violinist. Melodee was born though mainly inspiration from others to create a performer’s first platform. We’re determined to create beautiful technology for both performers and users.
When did you get the idea for your company Melodee?
The good old birth of Melodee! Well, lots of reasons but the real start of it all was back in 2007 as I always felt there should be an instant online opportunity for performers to earn money.
Years later I was living in the Middle East and, at the time, I wanted to send my grandmother a present. I wanted to send a unique gift, not just a delivery of cards and chocolates but something that she can remember.
I managed to send a video clip of myself and her favorite song in the background. She loved the present and it’s something that she still talks about today. Therefore, it was an accumulation of ideas that created what is Melodee today.
Can you tell us about what Melodee is?
Melodee is the first instant service that makes contacting and purchasing a bespoke video from a performer easy, all it takes is a few clicks. Imagine a magician, singer or even an impressionist at your disposal. The wide selection of performers varies in align with the occasion. Melodee provides a marketplace and service for performers online to create a personalised video gifts for the user. We are growing month by month and are grateful for all the interest.
What kind of performers can people find on Melodee?
Currently, we offer six diverse categories that’ll make the best video gift for an array of people. These consist of Musicians, Magicians, Impressionists, Dancers, Comedians, and Actorsthat all offer bespoke video gifts based on your requirements. Because of this, we’ve developed a platform that provides a comprehensive number of unique performers. Whether your partner is musically motivated, comedic, mysterious, or visually creative, Melodee has something for everybody.
How can performers get involved on your platform?
By going to melodee.app to directly sign-up on the site. All they need to do is click “Become a Seller”, follow the steps, and then click “Post a Listing”. We leave the ideas of the listings to the performers, the main aim is to create the engagement between the user and the performer. If you are a performer looking for a remote or even part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you too. Alternatively, you can view our social media pages and can get involved on our platform by reaching out.
How do users go about requesting a video from a performer?
Visit melodee.app for your unique video gift from our brilliant performers and choose any performer you wish from our listings. Also, follow us on social media as we update regularly. Later in the year we will be launching our app on iOS and Android, which we are all very excited about. It’s a platform that can bring ideas to life by offering a multitude of gigs from professional performers. The experts on Melodee provide personalised videos that are the perfect video gift for your girlfriend, boyfriend, or married partner.
What kind of occasions are these personalised videos suitable for?
The reason you’ve come across this post is that you have no personalised gift ideas for your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse or friend. However, you’re not alone, and it’s a challenging task. But, with personalised videos, you can offer a long-lasting impression that they’ll remember for a lifetime.
Melodee has a lot of character, passion, and uniqueness with the performers and people behind-the-scenes. Therefore, we have provided a platform for both the user and performer to benefit via a video gift.
