December 2008

December 30, 2008

Unbiased Road Map to Canadian Customers Save A Lot Purchasing Through Sunrayzz Imports

People who retail designer sunglasses in Canada can save a lot of money by buying wholesale sunglasses from a supplier located in Canada as opposed to a distributor located in the US. The extra taxes and fees that Canadian retailers have to pay for US shipments can really add up and reduce their profits. Canadian retailers wishing to increase their profits should really consider buying wholesale sunglasses from supplier also located in Canada in order to limit their costs of doing business.

First, the cost of shipping is increased due to the fact that the product being shipped is now an international shipment. International shipping charges occur anytime a shipment enters or leaves a country. The amount of additional shipping charges varies by the courier being used. If you do continue to purchase wholesale sunglasses from distributors based in the US insist on getting the best shipping rates for Canada, even if that means using someone other than their normal shipper. If you cannot get acceptable shipping rates from a US based distributor then perhaps you should seek a Canadian supplier instead.

Brokerage fees are the “hidden” fee that will often surprise you. Brokerage fees are the fees your courier charges for clearing your transaction through customs. Many people are not aware of these fees until after it’s too late. After paying for your order and the international shipping you will still have to pay the brokerage fee to the shipping courier to receive your product. These fees can be very expensive, with some shipping companies charging over $100 in brokerage fees.

Duty fees must also be noted as an additional cost to doing business out of the country. Due to NAFTA, Canadian retailers do not have to pay a duty on most goods manufactured in the US. Wholesale sunglasses are generally an imported item so they do not fall under this clause. Buying designer sunglasses from a US business will be subject to duty charges upon arriving in Canada. If you are not sure of what the duties on imported goods to Canada are contact a Canada Border Services Agency office.

Canadian retailers who purchase wholesale sunglasses through Sunrayzz Imports save big by not having to pay these outrageous fees. Sunrayzz Imports is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and stocks a huge assortment of designer sunglasses . Canadian customers pay for the sunglasses, shipping and the GST (Goods and Services Tax) and that’s it. The shipping charges are also greatly reduced as compared to the shipping charges originating in the US.

Canadian retailers looking to maximize their profits should definitely consider purchasing their wholesale sunglasses and accessories from a Canadian distributor. The savings from buying locally will boost your company’s bottom line and increase the chances of your success in the sunglass industry.

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December 29, 2008

A Florida Moving Company can Make Moving with Your Dog Simple

Now that you know you and your pet have a move ahead of you, it’s time for the planning. Whether you have a long move and will need a long distance moving companies or a shorter local move and will require a Florida moving company, you still have plenty of preparation you can do to make sure your move goes smoothly. Before you do anything else, call your veterinarian and request a copy of your pet’s records. Keep these in a special place, preferably carrying them with you, so you’ll have the information you require at any time during the move. Once you settle into your new house, you’ll have your pet’s records with you to hand to your new vet.

The next thing to do is to make your moving checklist for your pet. On this list, you need to include all of the contact info for your moving company at the top of the page. The simplest thing to do is make a list and cross things off as you go. It’s a good idea to make your pet’s own list and staple it together with your personal list. On the list, you’ll need to write down those things which are necessary to have at hand while traveling. These things will include: any medication your pet requires, pet food, plastic containers to portion the food into (it’s simplest to put several days of food into pre-measured portions for the trip), a bag or container of treats, a collapsible water bowl, a cozy blanket , your pet’s bed, and your pet’s favorite toy.

Now that you have all of your necessary things together, you might want to follow a few things on the actual day or days of the move. It’s best to feed your pet a few hours before traveling. While traveling, it’s best tostop frequently, about every 2-3 hours, to allow your pet to have toilet breaks. Always offer your pet water from the collapsible water bowl during these stops, since your pet may be stressed and might get dehydrated with all that’s going on. It’s best to use spring water for your pet, as tap water in different places can vary quite a bit, and you want to avoid any stomach problems while traveling.

When you get to your new house, it’s best to keep your pet to a small palce with the use of boxes or a baby gate. Ensure your pet can still see you so he can feel at ease. It’s best to put your pet’s bed and food bowls in a familiar place. If you had his bed by the fireplace in your old house, then do your best do copy that placement in your new house. It will help him to acclimate to the new house and make him feel more safe.

As you settle into your new house, remember your pet might be puzzled and a bit lost in the first few days. Try to follow the same schedule for feeding, walks, and play time as you did before you relocated. Pets are very adaptable creatures, and you might be surprised at how quickly your furry friend adapts to the new environment! If you have a short move, or a long one, by following these tips moving with your pet will be simple and easy!

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December 28, 2008

My Red Dansko Shoes Let Me Make A Statement

With a good of shoes on her feet, women can adjust to anything. And she can do it pain free. No other apparel item wields such power. Women all over the world covet the comfortable shoe. We hunt for them, compare them, store them for next season, keep them long past their due date, and expect them to gloriously update the dreariest of fashion ensembles.

Whether they cost 10 bucks or 300, a woman’s shoes say much about her mood, her values, and her personal style. Take Dansko clogs, for example. Now this is a shoe for the active woman who wants support and comfort without having to wear tennis shoes in public. Available in an endless variety of styles, this is the comfortable shoe for the woman who swore she’d never wear comfortable shoes. I know, because I am that person. My feet are wide, yet the styles I tend to like simply do not come in wide widths. All my adult life I’ve suffered in the name of fashion. I’ve worn strappy leather sandals, satin mules, kitten heels, high-heeled loafers, you name it. But comfortable shoes? Ha! Forget it. I’d rather go barefoot through snow drifts.

Being a girl from the city, I was absolutely taken aback when I first moved to Indiana. It didn’t take long for me to notice that almost no-one wears stylish, high heeled shoes around here. And those who do are apparently not appreciated for their sense of style. Rather, they’re seen as flashy. And not in a good way. I was in the country now, and I was surrounded by sensible conservatives. I never got compliments on my colorful shoes anymore. I got sideways-glancing looks of disapproval.

To say I stuck out like a sore thumb in the red suede stilettos with the brass grommets that I like to wear with my distressed jeans is a gross understatement. Suddenly, dismayed to find there was nowhere to wear all my fun shoes, I packed them up (along with my single girl outfits) and my sassy, single girl attitude. I wasn’t a single girl who could spend half her paycheck if she wanted to on handbags and shoes anymore. I was married. Thoroughly married. To a wonderful man who appreciates the wisdom of the “comfortable shoe-wearing girl”.

And so it was, on the day my wonderful new husband took me out to Main Street in search of sensible walking shoes, that I found my first pair of Dansko boots. Before we walked into the store, I told him that I was was determined to be sensible. Inside, I felt sad. I felt sure that pleasing my husband meant I would have to go home with a truly ugly pair of walking shoes. Shoes made for seniors in personal care homes. Shoes made for those with multiple orthopedic complaints. What I found that day was like an epiphany. There they were – cherry red Mary Janes, with just a bit of a heel, and a buckle strap across the bridge of the foot that once in place, would stay that way. Just looking down on these darlings makes me smile! These are seriously sweet shoes! They rock as you walk! The sole is designed to roll forward as you step onto the ball of your foot, then rock gently back as your weight shifts to the other foot. What ingenious engineering.

I have clocked countless hours in my Danskos. I wore them through two pregnancies – back-to-back and with only three months between. I never, not once, complained of lower back pain, and I was on my feet a lot. My knees hurt a bit, but I’d never blame the Danskos for that. I blamed the babies. My feet never felt better. Sure, the toes are round. “All the better for wiggle room, my dear”, says the sensible woman my husband would like me to be. And in my red Dansko Mary Janes, I know he smiles with pride, walking with his cool-yet-sensible wife, hand in hand down the nature paths and along Main Street in quaint little Indiana.

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