Taxes on Americas Favorite Beverage: Soda

The concept of a soda tax (which is an additional tax) is very controversial in America and it’s an issue that has yet to be resolved say John Block, MD, of Harvard Medical School, commenting on whether states should increase taxes on soda in order to reduce obesity. But is this the real reason behind this tax? The following infographic published by Turbo Tax explores the issue.

Europe’s First Risk Maturity Index

This infographic summarizes new research into risk management issues in European businesses. The research is a stark reminder to SMEs about the real risks they face in terms of data protection. The infographic highlights the key facts of the study and shows that failure to perform proper risk assessment and make changes could mean the difference between a business’s ultimate success or failure.

The Riskiest Things Landscapers Do Every Day

This infographic highlights everyday dangers that landscapers face such as allergic reactions, cuts and amputations, machinery, pesticides, chemicals, sun, and high temperatures. Many of these risks are also present for those who do their own lawn care – which shows the importance of hiring qualified and insured landscaping and lawn care professionals to do these jobs for you.

Are Bananas As Bad for You as Cookies?

Researchers from the University of Sydney set out to determine which foods fill you up and keep you full. The result was the satiety index — a measure of how full you feel after eating something. So, which one should you grab if you’re trying to satisfy hunger – a banana or a cookie?

Should You Rent or Buy?

To rent or to buy? That’s the big question for many families today. With the housing market in a dip, many people are hearing that it’s a good idea to purchase a house. However, it is a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. ForRent.com helps weigh the pros and cons of renting versus buying.

The Evolution of Business Cards

Business cards have been a staple of business status for many years, containing varying degrees of contact information, personal details and business service information. In 2007 the US business card industry had an estimated worth of $1.2 billion with approximately 10 billion business cards being produced each year!

6 Reasons to Visualize Your Data

Are you suffering from information overload like most of the population today? Data visualization, otherwise known as ‘Infographics,” help people remember and digest information. A cleverly designed infographic will give you greater success in getting your sales message across.

Homeschool Domination: Why These Kids Will Take You Down

With America’s public school system in decline, more and more parents are turning to homeschooling as a solution to their children’s education. The surprising part? When it comes time to perform, homescholled children are blowing away everyone else out of the water. The following infographic takes a visual look at who is doing better- publicly schooled students or those who were homeschooled.