WWW.CIOWOMENMAGAZINE.COM | JUNE 2024 T h e V e r s a t i l e S p o r t s W o m a n : E l l y s e P e r r y Pg. 10 T h e H i s t o r i c a l S i g n i fi c a n c e o f N i a g a r a F a l l s a n d t h e B e s t T i m e t o V i s i t Pg. 30 T h e L a d y o f t h e L a n d A n A r t f u l G u i d e f o r B e i n g a n E f f e c t i v e L a n d l o r d W o m a n Pg. 40 with Client Needs GLADYS DANIEL Managing Attorney DANIEL & GLADYS, Advocates Intellectual Property Rights BridgingLegalExpertise Of The Year WOMEN ENTERPRISING
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“I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story—I will.”
—Amy Schumer, comedian
Honoring the Enterprising Spirit!
Dearreaders,
Welcometothe“EnterprisingWomenoftheYear”issueofCIOWomenMagazine!
Thisissueisacelebration–avibranttapestrywovenwiththestoriesofremarkablewomenwhoare leadingthechargeintheever-evolvinglandscapeoftechnology.Thesewomen,our“Enterprising WomenoftheYear,”arenotjustshapingbusinesses;theyareshapingthefutureitself.
Theyarethearchitectsofinnovation,thenavigatorsofdigitaltransformation,andthedisruptorswho challengethestatusquo.TheyareCEOsforgingnewpaths,CTOsbuildinggroundbreaking infrastructure,andCIOsharnessingthepowerofdatatocreateabettertomorrow.
There’sareasonwecallthementerprising.Theyarenotcontentwithsimplysucceeding;theyare drivenbyaspiritofaudaciousexploration.Theyseechallengesasopportunities,limitationsas springboards,andtheunknownasfertilegroundforgroundbreakingideas.
Butthesestoriesaremorethanjustchroniclesofsuccess.Theyaretestamentstoresilience,the unwaveringdeterminationittakestobreakdownbarriersandcarveaspaceforoneselfinafieldthat, forfartoolong,hasbeendominatedbyadifferentnarrative.
Thesewomeninspire.Theyinspirewiththeirvision,theircourage,andtheirunwaveringbeliefinthe poweroftechnologytocreateamoreconnected,equitable,andsustainableworld.
Onthecoverofthisissue,wehavefeaturedGladysDaniel(ManagingAttorneyatDANIEL& GLADYS).Gladysisoneoftheprominentleadersinthelegalservicesindustrycommittedto deliveringimpactfulworkandadoptinginnovation.Gladyshasthenecessaryskillstoleadthefirmand providesspecializedlegalservicestoherclients.
We,atCIOWomenMagazine,arehonoredtocelebratethese“EnterprisingWomenoftheYear.” Let theirstoriesbeyourinspiration.Thefutureiswaiting,andit’steemingwithpossibilities.Let’sgomake itextraordinary
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EllysePerry’sEarlyLife
I“I know what sport has given to me in my life, what opportunities I’ve had, and the lessons I’ve learned about myself and about life.”
Ellyse Perry, a renowned Australian cricketer and soccer player, has won the hearts of many with her exceptional sporting skills from her early teenage days. She was the youngest cricketer to play in international cricket and her passion for the sport and versatile skills led her to where she's today. In this article, we will learn about her life, challenges, and accomplishments.
EllyseAlexanderPerrywasbornon3rd November1990,inthefamilyofMarkand KathyPerryinthesuburbofWahroonga, Sydney.Shecompletedherschoolingat BeecroftPrimarySchoolandparticipatedin varioussportsliketennis,athletics,touch football,andgolf.Shecompletedher graduationfromPymbleLadies'College, whereshewassportscaptainaswell.
Shespentherchildhoodplayingcricketwith herolderbrotherinherbackyard,wherehe usedtopracticeforschoolcricket.Shesaidthat herfatherandbrotherinspiredhertochoose thesportsindustry.MarkPerrywasaclub-level cricketerandusedtoteachhertoplay Apart fromherfatherandbrother,watchingsports alsoplayedabigrole.Shesaidsheloved watchingAustralianteamsplaybothmenand womenwhilegrowingup.
In2018onherXhandle,whileansweringher fans,shesaid, “I was fortunate to be born in an area when the Australian team was so successful. Those were the days of Steve Waugh, Rickey Ponting, and Adam Gilchrist, Lisa Sthalekar, Belinda Clarke. They used to play for Australia and were just amazing to watch. I don’t really know why I picked No. 8 as my jersey number. I think I was just given it actually, but I don’t like odd numbers, so as long as it is an even number, I don’t mind what number it is.”
TheRiseoftheAll-Rounder
EllysePerrymadeherinternationalcricket debutforAustraliain2007attheageof16, beforeevenplayingattheseniordomestic level.Initially,Perryfilledthegapleftby retiredfastbowlerCathrynFitzpatrick. However,shealsohadapromisingsoccer careerandrepresentedtheMatildas. Eventually,shecommittedtocricketwhen CricketAustraliaofferedheracontractin2008. Despitethis,Perrycontinuedtorepresent AustraliainWorldCupfootball,becomingthe firstwomantorepresentthecountryinWorld Cupsintwosports.Sheevenplayedfor SydneyFCintheWomen'sLeague.
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Perrymadeheadlinesevenbefore herTestdebutin2008.Her impressiveperformanceinaT20I matchagainstEngland,whereshe scoredanunbeaten29andtookfour wickets,helpedAustraliasecurea victory.Initially,herbowlingskills stoodout,assheachievedherfirst five-wickethaulinanODIagainst NewZealandinFebruary2010. Perrycontinuedtoexcel,leadingthe AustralianteamastheirtopwickettakerintheWomen'sWorldT20in theCaribbean.Heroutstanding performanceinthefinal,whereshe tookthreewickets,playedacrucial roleinrestrictingNewZealand'srun chase.
Perryalsoplayedavitalrolein Australia'sfourconsecutiveWorld Cupvictories,withherheroic performanceinthe2013Women's WorldCupfinalagainstWestIndies, whereshebowled10oversandtook threewicketsdespitebeinginjured andinpain.Between2014and2019, sheachievedremarkableresultsin theAshes,includingadouble centuryinSydneyandanother centuryinTaunton.In2015,she contributedimmenselytoAustralia's Ashesvictorybytakingnine wickets,eventhoughshemissedout withthebat.Perry'sbattingskills reachednewheightsinthelatterpart ofthedecade,makinghera consistentandreliablerun-scorerfor theSydneySixersintheBigBash.
Everythingseemedtobegoingwell forPerry'sparticipationintheT20 WorldCuponhomesoilin2020. However,duringagroupmatch againstNewZealand,shesuffereda severehamstringinjury,which forcedhertomisstheknockout stageofthetournament.
Nonetheless,shestoodwithherteam astheyliftedthetrophyinfrontof 86,000cheeringfansattheMCG.
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Her Victories and Awards Throughout the Year
EllysePerryhaswonnumerousawardsinhersportingcareer,bothincricketandsoccer.Here's thelistoftheawards.
Award Won Year
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award
ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade
ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade
Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World
ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Player of the Final
Women’s Ashes Player of the Series
Belinda Clark Award
One of the ve Wisden Cricketers of the Year
Women’s National Cricket League Player of the Tournament
Women’s National Cricket League Player of the Final
Women’s Big Bash League Player of the Tournament
Belinda Clark Medal
Cricket NSW Rising Star
Sydney Sixers Player of the Season
Sports NSW Athlete of the Year
Australia Post Legend of Cricket
W-League Young Player of the Year
Canberra United Player of the Year
2017–18, 2018–19
2017, 2019, 2020 2019 2011–2020 2011–2020 2016, 2019 2010 2013–14, 2015, 2019 2016, 2018, 2020 2020 2015–16 2008–09 2018–19 2015–16,
2007–08 2017–18,
2019 2021 2009 2009 14
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EllysePerryasAuthor:HerInterestInWriting
EllysePerry,apartfrombeingarenownedsportspersonality,receivedapproachesforherautobiographyandproceededto publishabook'Perspective'in2019.PerspectivecoverstheexperiencesofEllysePerryasanelitefemaleathleteandherlife. InaninterviewwithVogue,shesaid,
“Initially I was a bit reluctant to do it, I didn’t really want to write something about my life story. I’ve kind of had a pretty smooth sailing journey.”
Shealsoaddedthat,
“I started to think that [it] would be really cool because I don’t think there are heaps of female athlete books out there like that, so I kind of got excited about it. We sat down and discussed some concepts and came up with a collection of short essays.”
Beforeherbiography,shealwayshadaninterestinwritingandhadpublishedfourchildren'sbookswithSherrylClark, namely,
• EllysePerry1:PocketRocket(2016)
• EllysePerry2:MagicFeet(2016)
• EllysePerry3:WinningTouch(2017)
• EllysePerry4:DoubleTime(2017)
Interesting Facts About Ellyse Perry
EllysePerryistrulyuniqueintheworldofsports.Sheistheonlycricketerwhohas representedAustraliainboththeCricketandSoccerWorldCups.Thisshowsherincredible abilitytoexcelintwoverydifferentsports.
EllysePerrymadehistoryasthefirstfemalecricketertoaccomplishanamazingfeatinT20 Internationals.Shescored1,000runsandtook100wickets,showcasingherincredibletalentand skillsintheshortestformatofthegame.
Inadditiontoherachievementsonthefield,EllysePerry'simpactreachesbeyondcricketthrough endorsementdealswithtopbrandslikeAdidasandMastercard.Thesepartnershipshighlighther popularityandappeal,notjustasacricketer,butasamarketablefigure.
EllysePerryachievedanincrediblemilestoneinTestmatchesbyscoringanunbeaten213runs, whichisthehighestindividualscorebyanAustralianwoman.Thisremarkableachievement showcasesherabsolutedominancewiththebatandherexceptionalskillsinthegame.
EllysePerryisthefirstAustraliancricketertoscoreover6,000runsandtakemorethan300 wicketsininternationalmatches.
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EllysePerryhasgainedrecognitionas notjusttheyoungestinternational cricketer,butalsoasaversatileand talentedwoman.Shehadachieveda lotsinceherdebutatasmallageand neverlookedback.Herdedication towardsherdreamsandvisionoflife iscommendableandinspirational.
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Bridging Legal Expertise with Client Needs
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Thelegalservicesindustryiscurrentlyundergoing
significantshiftsthatareimpactingthewayfirms operate.Adaptingtothesechangesisessentialfor firmstostaycompetitiveintheindustry Anotablechangeis thegrowingintegrationoftechnologyinlegalwork,which helpsalignserviceswithclientrequirementsforcosteffectiveness,efficiency,andtransparency Theleadersinthis industryplayanessentialroleintheprocessof modernizationandensuringaseamlesstransition.
GladysDaniel,PartnerandManagingAttorneyat DANIEL&GLADYSisonesuchleaderinthelegal servicesindustry.Sheiscommittedtodeliveringimpactful workandadoptinginnovation.Gladyshasthenecessary skillstoleadthefirmandprovidesspecializedlegalservices toherclients.
VictoriesinCourtrooms
GladysisanexperiencedIPlawyerwhohasbeenpracticing since2000.ShegraduatedfromDr AmbedkarGovernment LawCollege,Chennai,andhasrepresentedheruniversityin internationalmootcourtcompetitionsinVienna,whereshe achievedthesemi-finalistposition.
Workingalongsideherfather,Mr.Daniel,andateamof lawyers,Gladyshasmadesignificantcontributionstothe fieldofIPlawinIndia.Shehassuccessfullyhandledcases forclientsfromvariousreputableassistedseniorcounselsin importantcasesaddressingtheevolvinglandscapeof intellectualpropertylaw.
Now,GladysistheprincipallegalcounselatDANIEL& GLADYS.SheisknownforherexpertiseinhandlinghighprofilelitigationsandhasrepresentedclientsintheMadras, Delhi,Bombay,KolkataandAhmedabadHighCourt,and SupremeCourt,securingfavorableoutcomes.Gladysalso guidesandsupportsherteammembers,promotinga collaborativeandmotivatedenvironment.
ServingDiverseClients
Daniel&Gladysspecializesinhandlingvariousmatters relatedtoPatents,TradeMarks,Designs,Copyrights, GeographicalIndications,andDomainNames.Thefirm workswithreputablecompaniesinIndiaandaroundthe worldtomanagetheinternationalfilingandprosecutionof PatentandTrademarkapplicationsforclients.
Thefirmisknownforitsexpertiseandpersonalizedservice, offeringablendofsophisticationandresponsiveness.It servesabroadrangeofclients,includingnationaland multinationalcompaniesandresearchinstitutions,whoseek toprotecttheirIntellectualPropertyRightsinIndia.
WithateamofprofessionalsinChemical, Pharmaceutical,Biotechnology,Electronic,Mechanical, andElectricalpatentlaw,Fastmovingconsumergoods, FoodIndustry,thefirmiswell-equippedtomeetdiverse clientneeds.Additionally,thefirm’smembershold technicalandlegalqualifications,enablingthemto handlecomplexmatterssuchasdraftingspecifications andprosecutingapplicationsintheIndianPatentOffice.
QualitymeetsAffordability
DANIEL&GLADYSspecializesinofferinghighqualitylegalservicesinIntellectualPropertyRights (IPR).Thefirmisknownforpracticeswithexceptional standardsandeffectiveness,allprovidedata competitiveprice.Furthermore,thefirmisconfident thatthelegalservicesitprovidesforintellectual propertyrightsareunmatchedinqualityand affordability.
MeetingCustomerNeeds
GladysreflectsonthesignificantchangesinIndia’s intellectualproperty(IP)fieldoverthepast25years. Duringherlegalcareer,shehasobservedanotableshift towardsdigitalization,withonlinefilingsandvirtual hearingsbecomingmoreprevalent.
AsafoundingmemberofDANIEL&GLADYS, Gladysrecognizestheimportanceofadaptingtothese advancementsandstayingup-to-datewithIPlaw The firmhassuccessfullyadoptedthesechanges,ensuring exceptionallegalservicesforitsclients.Thefirm’s commitmenttoexcellenceandcontinuouslearninghas helpeditbuildstrongrelationshipswithclientswho valuetheirknowledgeanddedication.
DigitalTransformationinLaw
Thedigitaltransitionhasbeenincorporatedby DANIEL&GLADYS,withcourtfilings,intellectual propertyofficeprocedures,andhearingsnowtaking placeonline.Thismovetodigitalizationhasbrought aboutpositivechanges,particularlyinintellectual propertylaw
Theadoptionofdigitalprocesseshasresultedinamore efficientapproachtofilingcasesandhandlinglegal matters.Thishasnotonlysavedtimebutalsoreduced costsfortheclients.Thetechnologicaladvancements havebeenwell-receivedbybothlawyersandclients,as theyappreciatetheimprovedefficiencyand conveniencethatdigitalizationbringstothepracticeof law.
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“We provide counseling, support, and excellent nancial and medical benets to our team. They are committed to Daniel & Gladys’ vision and growth, and they give their best efforts.”
—quotes Gladys.
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ReachingtheNextLevel
Establishedin1973byherfatherDaniel,afirst-generation lawyer,DANIEL&GLADYShasfacedvariouschallenges alongtheway Amongthose,themainchallengewastaking thefirmtothenextlevel.InChennaiandacrossIndia,a competitivelandscapefilledwithaccomplishedIPR practitioners,stayingupdatedonthelatestlegal developmentsandmarketchangesiscrucialandrequires continuousdedicationfromGladysandherteam.
BuildingSuccessTogether
“We provide counseling, support, and excellent financial and medical benefits to our team. They are committed to Daniel & Gladys’vision and growth, and they give their best efforts.”—quotesGladys.
DANIEL&GLADYSisacommittedgroupoflegal professionalswhohaveupheldthefirm’sreputationforthe past50years.Theteamconsistsofexperiencedlawyersand paralegals,manyofwhomhavebeenwiththefirmfor decades.DANIEL&GLADYS’successisnotdependent onanysingleindividualbutoncollectivehardworkand teamdedication,eachcontributingtothefirm’songoing success.
StrategicExpansion
DANIEL&GLADYSisdevotedtomaintaininghigh ethicalstandardsandachievingexcellenceinthelegalfield. Thefirmhasexperiencedanincreasingdemandfor intellectualproperty(IP)protectionservices,including registrationandlitigationinvariousglobaljurisdictions. Throughstrategicpartnershipswithfirmsworldwide, DANIEL&GLADYShasexpandeditsreachandsecured IPregistrationsforclientsin117countries,includingthe USA,Europe,Australia,theMiddleEast,andtheFarEast.
Handlingcaseswithproficiencyonaglobalstage,DANIEL &GLADYSremainscommittedtodelivering comprehensivelegalservicesandaimstogainfurther recognitionasapowerfullegalentityacrossIndiaandthe world.
KeystoWomen’sEntrepreneurialSuccess
Gladysadvisesaspiringwomenentrepreneurstopursue theirgoalswithdeterminationandperseverance.She emphasizestheimportanceofconsistencyandhardwork, notingthatsuccessoftencomestothosewhopersist withoutgivingup.Gladysencourageswomentokeep movingforwardtowardtheirgoals,believingthatsuccess willcomethroughtheirdedicatedefforts.
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Women’s Corner
1. As a woman leader, what has been the biggest challenge in your career? Have you ever confronted any gender-related barriers?
Ans: I’ve been practicing law for the past nearly 25 years. Gender bias has been few and far between. I brush them off as exceptions and don’t dwell on them. For the most part, I am proud of the clients and the courts that have provided me the ground to thrive and grow in the practice of law, which I love and am passionate about.
2. How do you ensure women’s inclusion and empowerment in your organization?
Ans: I am certainly biased in hiring women at my rm. Most of my paralegals and juniors are women. I think it is my duty to the sisterhood to encourage women to grow in the legal profession which to date is largely male-dominated. We have a great team of women at our rm. I think as a girl boss, I’m able to be more understanding when my team calls me to say that they are unable to come to the ofce because their child needs vaccination, their father-in-law is sick or they have to take a few months off for pregnancy/baby delivery. I think as a woman leader, I provide a more understanding environment for women with their peculiar challenges to grow to their full potential.
3. What is your denition of feminism?
Ans: I think that God created men and women differently. No two people are the same. But I rmly believe in the deeming ction of equality. Equal pay for equal work can have no compromise. I believe that women provide signicant contributions at the workplace and it is unfortunate that they are not adequately compensated for their services, overlooked for promotions, and generally undermined during discussions. Though the scenario is changing, we still have miles to go before we achieve equality as guaranteed in the Constitution of India.
4. Whom do you look up to as a source of inspiration and why? (you can name any woman leader that inspired you)
Ans: I look up to several strong women in my life like my mother and grandmothers. They were great inuences in my life. Apart from them, I must mention my senior, Mrs. Nalini Chidambaram. I practiced law at the ofce of Mrs. Nalini Chidambaram, Senior Advocate, from 2000 to 2005. Her dedication, hard work, and rm belief in the courts and the practice of law have had a profound inuence on my life. She is the yardstick by which I constantly measure myself.
5. Beyond the cabin, how do you ensure a perfect work-life balance?
Ans: I work hard and I also indulge myself in quality time with my family and friends over the weekends and during vacations. I love to travel, and I travel with my family. I have visited over 30 countries and the list continues to grow. I love to eat out and shop. I believe that good planning and prompt execution with dogged determination to meet deadlines will ensure that there is no sacrice on the homefront.
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and the Best Time to Visit
If whoever decided what the Seven Wonders of the World are plans to expand their list, Niagara Falls would be the least surprising name on it.
Meticulously carved by the glaciers, Niagara resides between the borders of the USA and Canada and cannot be ignored—largely because of how giganticly marvelous its presence is. For centuries, Niagara has attracted people globally by its sheer beauty. But did you know it has not one but three sides to it?—the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls.
Beyond its usual touristy side, in this article, we are also going to explore its less-discussed historical side, its impact on art and literature, how it helps the US and Canada maintain friendly relations and more!
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HowdidNiagaraFallsCometo Life?
Itallbeganaround12,000years agoduringtheWisconsin glaciation.Asthemassiveglaciers retreated,alltheyleftbehindwere themassivelakessuchastheLakes ErieandOntario.TheNiagara Riverwasthenaturaldrainage channel,flowingfromthehigher elevationofLakeErietothelower LakeOntario.
However,theunderlyingbedrockwasaproblemasitconsistedofhard dolomiteandasoftershalelayeronthetop.Asthedayspassedandthe waterkeptflowing,thesofterparterodedatthebaseofthefalls,and thedolomitealsocrumbledandregressedupstream.Thesamewaterfall stillworksonthesameprocesseventoday.However,ledbythe engineeringinterventions,itsspeedissignificantlyslower.Butwhois goingtocomplainabouttheslowerspeedwhenyouaregettingto witnessthebeautifulNiagaraFalls?
ARichHistory,EuropeanArrival,andDevelopment
IndigenouspeoplehavealwaysadoredNiagaraFalls,treatingitasa sacredsiteforover10,000years.TheIroquoisConfederacy,apowerful allianceofsixnations,hadaspecialnameforthefall—Ontonagon, meaninggreatthunder Theirbeliefwasthecascadingwaterspossessed immensespiritualpowerandservedasagatewaytothespiritworld. Archaeologistshavealsosupportedthisconnection,highlightingthe deepreverencethesecommunitiesheldforthisnaturalwonder
ThearrivalofEuropeansinthe17thcenturywastheturningpointfor thefalls.FrenchexplorerFatherLouisHennepinbecamethefirst Europeantolayeyesontheawe-inspiringsightin1678.Foryears,this surgeinexplorationandsettlementintheregioncontinued.Niagara Riverwasalsoacruciallandmarkthatmadethefallsastrategically valuablelocation,becomingatransportationrouteforthefurtrade.
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Notallwaspeacefulthough,asthe fallssoontransformedintoa battlegroundduringconflictslike theAmericanRevolution,andthe FrenchandIndianWar—imprinting scarsontheregion'shistoryledby thebattles.
HarnessingthePowerand ModernChallenges
TheimmensepowerofNiagara Fallswasn'tlostontheinhabitants.
Effortstoharnesshydroelectric powerfromthefallsbeganinthe late19thcentury.Today, sophisticatedpowerplantsonboth theAmericanandCanadiansides generatecleanelectricity.However, waterdiversionforpower generationhasalsoraisedconcerns abouttheecologicalhealthofthe fallsandthesurrounding ecosystem.Balancingtheneedfor cleanenergywiththepreservation ofthisnaturalwonderremainsan ongoingchallenge.
ASymbolofPowerandBeauty, andAlliance:
NiagaraFallsisafixtureinpopular culture,appearingincountless movies,televisionshows,and musicvideos.Fromthedramatic helicopterchasein"SupermanII" totheiconichoneymoon destinationincountlessromantic comedies,thefallshavebecome synonymouswithnaturalbeauty, awe-inspiringpower,andasymbol ofnewbeginnings.
NiagaraFallsholdsaunique positioninmaintaining internationalrelationsbetween CanadaandtheUSA.Both countrieshavetakenashared responsibilitytomanagethis naturalwonder,requiring cooperationbetweenthem.
Best Months to Visit Niagara Falls
• The best time to see the falls with fewer crowds is in May or September. Summer (June-August) is the peak season with lots of tourists.
• Visit in October to witness beautiful fall colors.
• From November to March, the weather gets cold. There are wine festivals in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake during this time.
• From April to October, there's a theater festival dedicated to plays by George Bernard Shaw.
How to Get Around Niagara Falls
• WEGO Buses: A budget-friendly and easy way to reach key places like Table Rock, Skylon Tower, and Horseshoe Falls.
• Adventure Pass: Combine your transportation (WEGO) with entry to various attractions for savings. You can get it at a Welcome Centre or online.
• Taxis: Take a cab from downtown to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake.
• Horse-Drawn Carriages: Explore Niagara-onthe-Lake in style with a traditional carriage ride.
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Top 3 Tourist Experiences We Recommend
Cave of the Winds:
This exciting adventure allows visitors to walk behind the American Falls. Put on your rain gear and witness the power of the falls from a unique perspective.
Maid of the Mist:
Maid of the Mist:
This legendary boat tour will take you right to the base of the Horseshoe
This legendary boat tour will take you right to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, offering a close-up experience of the cascading water and the thundering roar.
Journey Behind the Falls:
Experience the Canadian side via an elevator to an observation platform behind the cascading water of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
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Family Fun and Entertainment
Clifton Hill: This entertainment district offers a variety of attractions, including arcades, Ripley's Believe It or Not, wax museums, and the Niagara SkyWheel, providing breathtaking panoramic views.
Niagara Parks: The park system boasts botanical gardens, historical sites like Fort George, and exciting sites like the White Water Walk, where you can observe the powerful rapids of the Niagara River.
Casinos: The Niagara Falls region features several casinos that offer a variety of games, entertainment options, and ne dining experiences.
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NIAGARA FALLS
Breathtaking Views and Natural Beauty
Observation Decks: American and Canadian sides offer observation decks with stunning panoramic views of the falls.
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Hiking Trails: Several trails within Niagara Parks provide scenic walks next to the Niagara River Gorge, offering a different perspective of the falls and the surrounding ecosystem.
Nighttime Illuminations: The falls are illuminated with colorful lights every night, creating a magical spectacle to be observed from observation decks or during boat tours.
An Iconic Venue
NiagaraFallstranscendsitsnaturalbeauty.Itissteepedinhistory,andculturalsignificance,andservesasasymbolofunity betweentwonations.Whetheryouareanatureenthusiast,ahistorybuff,orsimplyseekingaromanticgetaway,NiagaraFalls offerssomethingforeveryone.So,planyourtripkeepinginmindthebesttimetovisitandthevariousactivitiesavailableto makethemostofyourexperienceatthisiconiclocation.
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THE LADY OF THE LAND: AN ARTFUL GUIDE FOR BEING AN EFFECTIVE LANDLORD WOMAN 40
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Know Your Realm
Inordertoeffectivelyleadthelandyouinhabit,it’sessentialthatyoubecome intimatelyfamiliarwithitsterrain.Gainanunderstandingofyourlocalrental market;becomeknowledgeableofaveragerentpricesinyourarea,theamenities tenantsarelookingfor,andaveragevacancyperiodsofpropertiesinyourregion–theseareyourrealm!Becomingasuccessfullandlordwomanrequiresnotjust wearingthecrownbutknowingeverycornerofit;don’tjustbecomeanother landlord–becomeanexpertlandexpert!
Consult Your Court Wizard: Real Estate Attorney
Justaseveryqueenrequireshercourtwizard,everysuccessfullandlordwoman requirestheirveryownrealestateattorneyastheirtrustedsourceoflegaladvice andguidance.Yourtrustedrealestateattorneywillreviewleaseagreements,assist withdifficulttenantmanagementstrategies,guideyouthroughlocalandfederal landlord-tenantlaws,andhelpsteerawayfromlegalpitfallswithspellsfromlegal wizardsonyoursidetokeepallproblemsundercontrol–clickthislink http://taylorlegalnc.com/andfindyourveryowncourtwizardtoday.
Choose Your Court Wisely
Selectingyourteamwiselyisasessentialtocreatingastress-freeandprosperous reignasselectinganoutfitforaroyalball.Surroundyourselfwithprofessionalyet reliablepeople–thinkhandymenwhocanfixleaksimmediatelyorgardenerswho canenhancethecurbappealofyourpropertylikeanyroyalgarden.Whentheneed arises,theseknightsinshiningarmorwillridetoyouraidwhendutycalls;keep linesofcommunicationopen,paythemfairly,andtreatthemwithdignity,because everyqueenknowstheirteamknowstheydeservetheircommitment!
The Royal Charter: Your Lease Agreement
Aroyalcharterservesasyourkingdom’sconstitution–itslawsthatguideitsland. Therefore,it’scrucialthatyoudraftanall-inclusiveleasethatleavesnothingout. Includetermsregardinglaterentpayments,maintenanceneeds,andpetpoliciesbut alsoconsidernoiselevelsandguestpolicieswhencraftingyourcharteragreement. Astrongchartercanensurepeaceandprosperityinsteadofdisruptionandrebellion amongyourpeople!Forbestresultsconsultyourcourtwizard(realestateattorney) onwhetheryourchartercomplieswithlocalandnationallawasevenqueensmust abidebyitsrules!
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5.TheQueen’sTreasury:FinancialManagement
Asalandlord(read:queen),yourtreasury(bank account)isessentialtotherunningofyourkingdom (property).Butitssuccessdoesn’thappenovernight–tokeepitoverflowingsuccessfullyrequirescareful managementandwisespendingdecisions.Settingan affordablerentiskey;otherwise,yourcastlecould becomevacant;toolow,andyourbudgetwilldwindle away.
Maintainingregularpropertymaintenanceservicesis crucial;fixingleakyroofsorwater-damagedceilings soonerwillsavemoneyinreplacementcostsdownthe line.Keepaseparatefundforunexpectedrepairs–trustme,therewillalwaysbeunexpectedmaintenance tocover!Additionally,investinginlandlordinsurance couldprotectagainststormyskiesbrewingup.Lastly, neverforgettoreportrentalincometothetaxmanas taxevasionisneitherqueenlynorwise!Remember:A prosperouskingdomneedsfinancialsecurity!
6.ReignwithGrace:FosteringaPositiveLandlord-Tenant Relationship
Beingalandlorddoesn’tjustinvolverulingoveryourterritory;italso involvesrulingwithelegance.Buildingstrongrelationshipswith tenantsiskeyforanuninterruptedreign.Beaccessibleand responsivetoyourtenants’needs.Whentheyreportbrokenwindows, domorethannodandwaveyourscepter–takeactiontofixtheissue asquicklyaspossibleorhiresomeonewhocan!Berespectfuloftheir privacy–afterall,yourkingdomistheirhometoo!Allowthem plentyofnoticebeforeyouoranytradespeople(tradespeoplecanbe readasknightsinthisinstance)entertheirpremises.
Alwaystreateachtenantfairlyandwithrespect;ifatenantis consistentlylatewiththeirrentpayments,addressthisprofessionally –rememberyouaretheirqueen,nottheirfoe!Mostimportantly, showkindnessandunderstandingtowardsyourtenants–everybody facestoughbattlesatsomepoint,sobeingkindgoesalongway towardkeepingtenantssatisfiedinyourkingdomforaslongas possible!Rulewithgraceandyourtenantswillrespectyouwhile remainingloyalsubjectsofyourkingdomforyears.
At its core, success as a landlord woman involves striking an appropriate balance between being firm yet gracious, business-minded yet compassionate, and managing finances well – as well as knowing your property, selecting tenants who fit, having clear agreements in place, and being just and fair in ruling your tenancies. Though this might sound daunting at first, with these tips at your fingertips you are well on your way to creating a dynasty! Now go forth ladies, and claim your thrones!
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