Coming up with the right name for your business is one of the most important parts of starting a company. It's a good idea to spend some time on finding a name that's unique, memorable and reflective of what it is you have to offer your clients. But how do you find the perfect name? I've made a list of ideas to help you get inspired.

With summer warmth still lingering in the air, it's hard to turn your mind to Christmas, but it's actually only two months away. Yikes! Every year, I keep thinking that Christmas is far off, and end up spending the last two weeks before the holidays in a manic shopping frenzy. But this year, I'll start early! I adore everything pink and thought I'd share some of my best finds this season with you.

Nobody likes to leave their dog behind when the family goes on vacation, and the mental image of those sad, disappointed eyes looking at you in disbelief at being left behind does take a bit of the fun out of the trip. My heart aches just thinking about it! Thankfully, there are other dog lovers out there who are willing to let you bring your pet into their home.

For those of us who love spending time on the water, houseboats really are the perfect solution, not only for living, but for vacationing as well. All over the world, you can find houseboats to rent that offer every comfort of a hotel, with the added bonus of ever changing scenery and your choice of where to go next. For an exotic and adventurous vacation, give houseboating in Africa a try.

Renting a home is a great, affordable option for a vacation, especially if you have a large family, or are traveling with a big group of friends. Just check online and you will see that you can rent a beautiful apartment in the nicest part of Manhattan for $500/person/week (or less). Try finding a hotel room for that price! Here are a few more ideas to make your vacation even more affordable.

Do you have a dog with arthritis or chronic pain? Behavioral problems? Does he lunge and bark and jump for no apparent reason? Did you recently rescue a cat only to find her lashing out at everyone, including you? You might want to give TTouch a try.

Hotel rooms are all well and good, but are they fun? Not really. How about vacationing in a tree house, underwater or perhaps in a giant shoe? Here are some unusual accommodation choices around the world.

Renting a private home for your vacation is a great way to stretch your budget. And in my opinion, it's much more fun than staying in a hotel. You get the chance to experience local life on a whole different level, and really get the feel for what living in that part of the world is all about. However, there are a few things to consider before settling on a house and area.

By now, hardly anyone is unaware of the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all over the world you can partake in walks and races to show your support. But even if you don't have the time or ability to set out on a 2 or 3-day walk, there is an easy and fun way to help support breast cancer research - shopping!

Does your pet know what you're thinking? Rupert Sheldrake thinks so. As do animal communicators - they always say that they "talk" to animals by forming pictures in their head, which the animals can "read" and respond to in a similar manner. It may sound a bit out there, but I think it's possible for all of us to talk to our pets this way; we just need to learn how.