Winter 2015 by Red PaSH Magazine

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Winter 2015/volume 10

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inside? Winter Issue Vol. 10

Kaneshia Sims Editor-in-Chief Kaneshia.Sims@yahoo.com

Shaneice Sims Media Manager Shaneice.redpashmag@gmail.com Leetroy Patterson Contributing Photographer info.redpashmag@gmail.com

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Say “Hello” To “The Truth”

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“I was a little girl, around the age of 12, stealing my older brother’s tapes of Richard Pryor”, Carla stated. She was asked, “When was the moment she fell in love with comedy?

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Local comedienne, Carla Youngblood, is the type of person that meets no stranger. Always wearing a beautiful smile and wellcoordinated ensemble; it is hard to believe Youngblood did not always pursue a career behind the mic, Youngblood has over 25 years of experience in corporate America as a Certified Public Accountant. Who knew accountants could be so funny? When asked, “How does a REALTOR get her lucky break in the entertainment industry? Youngblood responded by saying: “While working as a REALTOR, there was a “Realtor’s Got Talent Fundraiser” It was held at the Stardome Comedy Club on July 2011. I said to myself, “This is my chance to get on a real stage at a true comedy club and try it.” The crowd gave me a raving response and some asked how many years had I been performing as a comedian? Many others encouraged me to continue, so here I am”, said Youngblood.

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Tips For Winter Skin! In the winter our skin can take a beating from the dry windy air. Once a week try a gentle exfoliator and then follow with moisturier while the skin is still damp. Also, drink lots of water to stay hydrated. When cleansing the skin try using cramy cleanser which won;t strip the skin much. Also, be careful not to use cleansers with alcohol as they can strip the skin leaving it dry. Get in the habit of wearing an SPF even during the winter months. Especially if you live where it snows.

With and impressive array of gigs in cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, Atlanta and Los Vegas, we look forward to seeing Carla continue to rise to the top. For a current list of gigs or to learn more about Carla Youngblood aka “The Truth” visit www.keepyoulaughing.com

Help reduce redness from the cold and wind by using a green-tinted moisturizer for redness all over. For smaller areas, just apply a color correcting concealer to help cover up the area. Look for moisturizers that are calming to the skin and helps nourish it. Winter months can cause flacky, dry skin. Try applying a hydrating mask or rich night cream before going to bed. This will help to soften the skin overnight. Keep your pout perfect by applying a tinted lip balm that contains sunscreen. If your lips are i pretty good shape try wearing a moisturizing ipstick. Avoid wearing matte or long wearing formulas as the can be drying. If you do make sure you take it off when you get home and moisturize your lips before bed. Invest in a humidifier if your heating sysytem doesn’t have one built in. Place a samleler one in the dedroom to add extra moisture in the air. Keep it set at 30-50% during the winter months.

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Events Made Simple Katrina Adams

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The Holidays are over and wedding season is right around the corner. A special female in your life got engaged and popped the question “Will you be my Maid or Matron of Honor?” Now you have to duty of planning the bride to be an awesome Bridal Shower! KMAEvent Planning is going to give you 5 tips to help you get started to hosting a Bridal Shower the Bride to be will remember for a lifetime! 1. Pick a Theme- After you pick a theme you can organize everything else. There are so many different bridal shower themes and you should pick one that fits the bride’s personality. If she loves cooking you can make the theme a cooking shower. You can even invite a Pampered Chef consultant to the shower. 2. Pick colors- A signature color for your event is the perfect element to tie it all together. 3. Plan a menu- The menu should reflect the theme of the event. Nuts, cakes and treats work best. 4. Invitation – You want the invitation to set the tone for the event. 5. Details- Always remember any event you plan is all about the details. Guest will remember how the small details pulled the entire event together. I recommend Décor to Adore

Tina’s Tidbits Tina White, CPA 205.408.4660 Panoramic Business Solutions www.PanoramicBusiness Solutions.com

Find Cash in 30 Days or Less One of the things I often hear from entrepreneurs is “Cash is tight. I don’t know if I will be able to pay my employees or not.” Let’s face it, companies do not get into a cash crunch overnight. It is hard to quickly �ind cash, but it is possible if you know where to look. Here are a few places to look to help improve cash �low within the next 30 days.

Clients • Do you have un�inished projects or projects that haven’t been invoiced? The sooner a project is �inished, the sooner you can issue the invoice, and get paid. • Aggressively collect accounts receivable. The squeaky wheel gets paid �irst. • Educate your clients on the other services you offer. • Ask for referrals from your top clients.

Suppliers & Vendors • Review all contracts and search for ways to renegotiate the terms. • Consolidate your suppliers so you can negotiate better terms and pricing. • Slash the price of old inventory and sell it to free up cash today.

Meet Phyllis Wyne Established in 2001, Focus on Recovery is a residence for women in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Located in Hoover, Alabama, Focus on Recovery is a program designed to support women during a crucial transition period in their lives. Functioning as a public charity and a bridge between primary treatment and returning home, Focus on Recovery is a sober living environment for 27 women. Phyllis F. Wyne, Executive Director, has a great responsibility. Insuring the program’s success and making budget are always of concern. To learn more about Focus on Recovery or to donate to the organization please visit www.focus-on-recovery.org. -5- www.redpashmag.com

Overhead Expenses • Sell assets you no longer use. • Review your expenses over the past sixmonths and identify where you can cut back. Here’s a good question to ask yourself: “Are the dollars I’m spending helping me make money?” • Sublease the extra space in your of�ice you don’t use. Employee Expenses • Offer a bonus to employees who provide ideas to improve cash �low. • Reduce overtime and unproductive time. • Stop loaning money to employees. You’re not a bank!

This list includes quick �ixes and not a cure for your cash �low problems. It’s important to search for the root cause of your money problems, so you can prevent this issue in the future. Don’t ignore what you uncover! It will not go away on its own. Write it down and create a plan to �ix it.

Tina White, CPA is the owner of Panoramic Business Solutions. She is a number crazy, profit finding accountant. She helps business owners enjoy the panoramic view of their finances and business. She can help your business grow with a customized pricing strategy, technology tips to shorten your learning curve, and a proven system to improve efficiency.

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Red PaSH Magazine celebrated its one year anniversary at Trim Tab .. Brewing Company on Thursday, October 23rd 2014. With over 20 sponsors, free t-shirts, swag bags, tons of good food, live music and a .. huge crowd, the PaSH Party 2014 is one that is sure to be remembered. .. We thank all the PaSH people of Birmingham, Trim Tab Brewing Company and all the wonderful sponsors that made this event a success. Until next year!

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