In this day and age of expanding energy concerns, the requirement for proficiently overseeing offices is increasingly applicable. Appropriately protecting modern frameworks decreases energy costs, guarantees offices have fresher air, better sound control, as well as improved temperature quality. All the more explicitly, mechanical protection gives improved wellbeing, adequacy and feel to workplaces. Legitimate mechanical protection likewise boosts the rate of profitability in modern offices by improving energy proficiency, upgrading the nature of workplaces, and decreasing generally costs.

While progressives and natural advisors push costly and refined mechanical machines, not many of these choices contrast with the general increases of appropriately protecting an industry’s mechanical frameworks. At the point when done effectively, mechanical protection frameworks limit energy costs, augment quantifiable profit, upgrade framework execution, lessen outflows, reinforce faculty wellbeing, and restrain clamor move.

Moreover, these frameworks increment the solidness and hands-off support of an office’s protection frameworks. Once introduced, protection gives ceaseless reserve funds and other undetectable however fundamental advantages. Simply, once in a while the least demanding arrangement is the best one.

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Excellent food takes time. Deep within the walls of Portofino’s Italian and Greek restaurant exists a beautiful painting by Sandra Babb that embodies this very saying. Juxtapositioning age with quality, the very nature of European Cuisine is embodied within this painting.

This painting consists of an older man with a glass of wine on the table. The glass of wine symbolizes how quality takes time. Similarly, fruit turns into wine after the passage of time. In this same vein, really good Italian and Greek food takes time-the gyros simmering in the kitchen, the fragrant Alfredo sauce being stirred. Thousands of years of civilization go into every dish. There is no substitute for such a high level of quality.

The painting also depicts the older gentleman holding a bazouki, or Greek musical instrument. This representation expresses how an older person can better express the changes of music over time. In essence, the old and new are being compared as well as contrasted within the painting. Like artwork, food can also be considered an artform, and the chef expressing his experience through food needs time to learn, express, and develop his skills.

The painting also includes crosses on the floor. These crosses arguably represent the crucifiction of Christ and his ultimate resurrection. The crosses represent the rebirth of the arts following their decay by economic downturns as well as COVID-19. The painting also represents the celebration of food and culture in Chattanooga, following these challenging times. Like a phoenix, good food flourishes even from the ashes. Following this same line of thinking, a yellow patch on the table represents the light and hope of a better, more promising future.

As a final touch, the painting also encompasses money at the end of the bazouki. Basically, the money represents tips from clients. Symbolically, the money represents survival of and through the arts, even in times of adversity. Despite the hardships and challenges currently facing society, music will still play and enjoyment can still be found. One just has to look for it.

In essence, this painting represents a post-economic downturn, post Covid-19 artistic manifestation. It signifies how beauty, art and good food can emerge as a confluence, even after drastic economic downturns and a world-wide pandemic. To see this painting for yourself and to perhaps formulate your own artististic interpretation, please go to 6407 Ringgold Rd, in East Ridge, TN. When there, allow your taste buds to experience the food while your mind understands the painting. The two together will create quite the experience.

An organization’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays an essential part in an organization’s overall long-term success. Regardless of a business’s size, a CFO oversees audit preparation, accounting, reporting and other financial-related business tasks. Should owners use an outsourced CFO or hire an in-house CFO?

To assist in illustrating the pros and cons of both options, let us analyze Company Alpha, who hired a full-time, in-house CFO, and Company Beta, who hired a part-time, outsourced CFO.

Benefits of An Outsourced CFO:

1. Monetary SavingsCompany Alpha decided to hire an in-house CFO. In doing so, they failed to anticipate paying benefits and taxes in addition to the CFO’s salary.In contrast, Company Beta chose to outsource their CFO. In doing so, they bypassed having to pay benefits and taxe. Additionally, they only have to pay the outsourced CFO when she actually works.
2. Time SavingsCompany Alpha’s full-time CFO often spends time participating in tasks that do not directly relate to the financial goals of the business. This can be problematic if the CFO is not able to focus exclusively on the financial tasks at hand.Company Beta, however, relies on their outsourced CFO to handle only their financial data. Furthermore, since this CFO is not in the office at all times, the risk of being pulled into other tasks and projects is greatly minimized.
3. Reduced Fraud Risk, Better Internal ControlsCompany Alpha’s team works together on projects, and assists one another other as needed. Such collaboration, however, can also lead to the free flow of information regarding passwords and data. While arguably positive, this can also lead to unauthorized employees having access to confidential financial data.With an outsourced CFO, Company Beta does not suffer from such financial breaches of privacy. Their CFO is able to delegate access as needed, reducing the possibility of fraud and increasing the security of data.
4. Large Projects AssistanceIf Company Alpha ultimately undergoes a merger that requires the analysis of a significant amount of financial data, an in-house CFO might not have the proper experience in handling such a gargantuan project. In contrast, if Company Beta decides to embark on such an enterprise, they are arguably much better prepared. This is because their outsourced CFO has a plethora of knowledge based on their broad financial experiences.
5. Varied points of view. Company Apha’s CFO is entrenched in a business’s day to day operations. This can make seeing a company’s larger financial picture challenging. In contrast, company Beta’s outsourced CFO inherently has an external point of view, independent of the company’s day to day operations. As a result, she will consistently have objective opinions as well as viewpoints, keeping the best interests of Company Beta consistently at the forefront.

For further information regarding the benefits of outsourcing CFO Services, please contact Gentry CPA at 423-648-6240 or find them online at GentryCPA.com.

Sonya Guffey fondly recalls the moment that the limited edition portrait of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler came to grace the front parlor of Mountain Oaks Manor in Ooltewah, TN.  She remembers a woman barreling through the front door and exclaiming that she intended to give it to the manor as a gift.  When Ms. Guffey replied, “Wait a minute.  Are you sure you want to give this to me?”  the lady replied, “This was a gift from my ex-mother in law.  I am moving away.  Either you take it or I am putting this in your garbage!”

Sonya hung the delicate portrait and upon further inspection, noticed something behind the framed picture. Tucked behind Scarlett and Rhett lay a beautiful lithograph of Scarlett’s lover Ashley Wilkes. Guffey could see the lithograph’s original intention as a playbill from many years ago.

Both of these pictures represent a great deal of symbology. The pillar behind Scarlett and Rhett is a symbol of their combined strength. Scarlett herself, brightly dressed in red, is a symbol of love and passion, in the face of Northern as well as male aggression. The bow tie and suit worn by Ashley represent the properness of this character as well as his adherence to tradition. The lace represents the delicateness that remains in the face of adversity, both personal and political. In a broader sense, it refers to Ashley’s unwillingness to leave his betrothed for his love. Today, Ashley Wilkes and Scarlett O’Hara, together, rightfully grace the parlor’s eastern wall.

Guffey found an equally elegant portrait of Rhett Butler, alone, at a local antique mall. Just like the amazing gifted portraits, this one also held true symbolism in the print. The tones chosen represent serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom-all characteristics Rhett’s character exhibited.

The pictures within the Mountain Oaks Manor display stories, symbology, and beauty.  The fact that Mountain Oaks Manor is the holder of them all is a testimony to not only the time period that inspired them but also the modern circumstances that resulted in their existence within the Mountain Oaks Manor.

Mountain Oaks Manor is open for tea, weddings, corporate parties, and other events.  Contact Sonya Guffey today to reserve a space for your special event.  Upon arrival, feel free to browse the artwork that exists throughout the manor and feel free to ask any questions.

As the holidays are quickly approaching, we look at fall and winter as seasons represented by warm fires, warm food, and often the addition of warm colors with throws, pillows and accessories. It is a time in which family members gather together remembering how very thankful they are. This year, especially after months of quarantine, we look forward to being together with family and friends.

A designer can help you prepare for the festivities by doing a simple makeover on your home….Reworking bookshelves, mantles, countertops, and tables, maybe moving a few furniture pieces around can make you feel as if you have a newly decorated home. The designer can bring in a few new pieces to add to your existing decor or work with what you have. You, your family and friends will enjoy that warm and cozy atmosphere that you and your designer have created.

Maxwell House Interior Design offers to decorate your home specifically for the holidays! We can purchase all new decor within your budget or simply install what you already have. Be sure to reserve a spot early to ensure an appointment.

Fall is also a great time to put those kitchen and bathroom renovation thoughts into action! It is never too early to talk to a designer about your next big renovation. Designers can help you cut costs, create a look that is essential to your personality, and work closely with the contractor to help you achieve your dream home.