At VAST, we love any reason to celebrate, but who doesn’t?  Once a year, at one of our monthly celebration lunches, we celebrate all employees who have a milestone work anniversary that year.  Milestone anniversaries are every five years of employment.  In addition to ordering lunch in, we also put together a slideshow with pictures of each person.  Thanks to years of past events, social media, amazing spouses and family members, we are able to put together a photo slideshow (including some awesome music) that never disappoints! This year, we are lucky to be celebrating several employees: Five {5} Years: … Continue reading

Uber is a rapidly-trending, location-based, easy-to-use ride sharing service similar to taxis and other black car services.  With Uber, passengers can arrange their pickup/drop off, track their arrival, know the exact price AND pay for the service (which is typically less than the cost of a traditional taxi) all from the smartphone app.  It’s no wonder this company is growing at the rate that is! Millions of people worldwide are using this service, not only as passengers, but also as Uber drivers.   Driving for Uber is a flexible option (as your own boss, you decide when and for how long … Continue reading

No, I do not mean the object that protects you from the rain. What I mean is an insurance policy to protect you from potential financial ruins. If you find yourself reading this blog, then hopefully you are interested in more information on the importance of an umbrella policy (or you live in an area with a lot of rainfall.J) The truth is, the answer to this question is yes. Yes, YOU need an umbrella. Everyone needs an umbrella. It does not matter your age, your wealth, the amount of assets you have accumulated, or what your hobbies are. What … Continue reading