Virginia Beach, Virginia (release-news) August 18, 2020 - A Virginia Beach real estate agent at the Katie Zarpas Group created a blog listing helpful tips when buying beach real estate. Following these tips can help you find and purchase the perfect beach home.

Purchasing beach real estate is an exciting opportunity to secure a beautiful space for vacations, weekend trips, and even rentals for additional income. However, buying a beach home isn't always the same as buying a primary residence. There are a number of special considerations you'll likely want to take into account before deciding to invest.

Before settling on a community, visit several to get a sense of the amenities in each and the crowds throughout the year. Some may be overfilled during the summer, while others can feel pleasantly busy. Create a list of features you definitely want in your new home and which would be good to have, then measure that list against your budget and chosen community. You may find that a different community can provide more for your budget. It's also important to take the location of the home into consideration, as structures closer to the shore may require higher insurance premiums to account for water damage. Similarly, it may be helpful to research weather patterns in the area to determine the risk of hurricanes and strong storms. Finally, if you are considering renting your new property, remember that this decision may have an impact on the location, size, and features of the home you choose, as you'll want it to be an attractive option to renters.

Speak to the Katie Zarpas Group for more information and to get started on looking for your new beach real estate property. Zarpas has nearly 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. She and her team specialize in real estate in the Virginia Beach area, including beachfront homes and rental properties, and are consistently ranked one of the most trusted groups in the area. Get in touch with a real estate agent at (757) 500-5596 or online at https://www.katiezarpas.com/. The real estate firm's offices are located at 800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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According to the market research report "Lubricating Oil Additives Market by Functional Type (Dispersants, Detergents, Oxidation Inhibitors, Anti Wear Agents, Extreme Pressure Additives, and Viscosity Index Improvers), Application, End-use Industry, and Region-Global Forecast to 2023", The lubricating oil additives market is projected to reach USD 17.74 Billion by 2023. The lubricating oil additives market is projected to grow from USD 15.57 Billion in 2018 to USD 17.74 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 2.64% between 2018 and 2023.

Asia Pacific is expected to lead the global lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period. Lubricating oil additives are used to enhance the performance of lubricants and functional fluids. Each functional type additive is selected for its ability to perform one or more specific functions in combination with other additives. Selected additives are formulated into packages to be used with specific base stocks for automotive and industrial applications. The primary functions of lubricating oil additives are to reduce friction, prevent wear and rust, and control formation of sludge and oxidation.

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Based on application, the engine oil segment is projected to lead the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period.

Based on application, the engine oil segment was the largest segment of the lubricating oil additives market in 2017. The demand for engine oil is backed by the increasing motorization rate globally and the strong focus of additive manufacturers on research & development activities to formulate efficient additive packages according to the specifications of OEMs.

Based on functional type, the oxidation inhibitors segment is expected to lead the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period.

The oxidation inhibitors segment is expected to be the fastest-growing functional type segment of the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period. Oxidation inhibitors are used to reduce thickening and inhibit acid formation in a wide variety of applications, such as engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic oil, automatic transmission fluid, industrial oil, and compressor oil. Oxidation inhibitors also help prevent degradation of lubricants over time.

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Based on end-use industry, the automotive segment is expected to lead the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period.

The automotive end-use industry includes lubricating oil additives used to formulate lubricants for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other automobiles that include motorcycles and three wheelers. Lubricating oil additives are majorly used in engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic fluid, and transmission fluid. The automotive end-use industry is expected to dominate the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period due to the huge demand for engine oil from passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The growth is also driven by the focus of additive manufacturers on research & development activities to formulate efficient additives to reduce the emission and increase the performance of automotive lubricants.

APAC is expected to lead the lubricating oil additives market during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest market for lubricating oil additives during the forecast period. The lubricating oil additives market in this region is primarily driven by the growing demand for lubricants, especially from China, India and other south-east Asian countries, and the huge investments in the automotive and industrial sectors in this region.

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Key companies in the lubricating oil additives market include Afton Chemical (US), Chevron Oronite (US), BASF (Germany), Evonik Industries (Germany), Lubrizol Corporation (US), and Lanxess (Germany).

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At a recent business communications conference, we had the opportunity to talk to senior writer at Madrigal Communications, Chris Duvall on effective business communication strategies.

Duvall’s career extends across a variety of work in internal and external corporate communications, specialising in developing strong communications strategies. He was kind enough to share his expertise with us, specifically his perspective and approach to tender writing.

As tender proposals play a crucial role in winning new contracts, we asked him about the most common mistakes made by inexperienced tender writers.

“Tender writing is not as tricky as it seems. But still, it requires attention to detail. I’ve noticed that many writers include way too much information. Irrelevant details not only lengthen the document, but detract from the message you are trying to deliver. Readers don’t have the time to fish around for important information. Your focus should be presenting the required information clearly and concisely.”

He suggests being wary of alienating your evaluator with complicated language, “It’s important to avoid going overboard with technical jargon. For instance, you might be an expert in hydraulics, but it’s unlikely that the evaluator has any clue what you’re talking about. Try to communicate complex ideas in easy-to-understand terms.”

To keep the reader engaged, Duvall recommends including graphics and illustrations. He warns “You can’t submit a plain, boring document. Use a passionate and active tone to create a compelling tender proposal.”

Yet with all this in mind, Duvall advises that often it is better to play it safe and utilise professional writers, especially for high-value contracts.

“Finding a successful tender writing approach takes time. In fact, I suggest organisations seek tender writing courses and training to improve their writing capabilities.”

The European Union’s 2019 RAPEX Annual Report shows that there is a continued focus by market surveillance authorities on toys and children’s products.

Published on July 7, 2020, the latest results from the Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX) show that toys account for 29% of notified products, with motor vehicles in second place at 23%. Clothing, textiles, and fashion items are in third place with 8% of notifications, but it should be noted that children’s cloths and shoes are often the notified product. In 2019, toys also accounted for 7% of follow-up notices, a clear demonstration of Member State’s determination to protect children from dangerous products.

Since 2012, the annual reports show a general stabilization in the number of alerts. In 2019, a total of 2, 243 notifications for unsafe products were made. There was, however, an increase in the number of follow-up actions – from 4,050 to 4,477. 80% of these related to motor vehicles.

The annual report also shows that injury is the most notified risk, which again relates to a number of motor vehicle alerts and children’s clothes and toys. The second most notified risk was chemical (23%). These are mainly associated with certain toys, jewelry, and clothes.

When looking at risk in toys, we see 47% relate to chemicals – often the presence of phthalates in plastic dolls and boron in slime toys. In 2019, there was also a large number of toys found to be dangerous because they contained button batteries that were easily accessible and could be swallowed.

The report also notes that 16% of RAPEX alerts in 2019 related to dangerous products that were sold online.  Internet sales are one of several areas that are receiving attention.

The EU Commission has also stated in its report that it is helping market surveillance authorities to work together on joint tests for specific projects – Coordinated Activities on the Safety of Products (CASP). The products that have been focused on so far are:

• 2019 – soft-filled toys, slime toys, personal transporters, children’s bicycle seats, batteries, and chargers
• 2020 – toys, jewelry, home play outdoor equipment, cables, small kitchen heating appliances, baby nests and children's car seats

In addition, COVID-19 related products (masks, gloves, hand sanitizers) will also be analyzed in 2020.

The products chosen for CASP are a clear indication that children’s products remain a key focus of EU market surveillance authorities.

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