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Ah, memes. As social media continues to grow and thrive as it’s embraced by more and more people who spend more and more time online, so too do the memes that spread across those platforms. They tend to multiply around holidays, like these Dad Joke memes, too. It’s extremely difficult (and maybe even impossible) to try putting all the best memes into a list of top 10 memes of all time, especially given the fact there are so many great ones that have graced our screens over the years....

It’s easy to get excited about a new business idea, especially when your family and friends are cheering you on, but it’s wise to pump the brakes and slow down a bit. The reality is that not all businesses can succeed. According to the Small Business Administration, roughly half of all small businesses started in the U.S. do not make it more than five years. It’s important to test out the validity of your business idea before you invest your time and financial resources—and most definitely before you quit your day job....

The popularity of the side hustle is undeniable. Whether it’s for a personal challenge, a way to create a legitimate source of alternative income or the small first steps toward international business domination, it seems like just about everyone these days has a full-time job plus a smaller entrepreneurial endeavor on evenings and weekends. And why not? These days, a personal business can be run from just about anywhere. You just need a dream and a smartphone with a decent data connection, and you can turn your nugget of an idea into pure gold....

The needs of the Air Force Stressed List are determined by jobs in the Air Force that need filling with recruits, more senior airmen, or officers as well. As of 2017, there were 50 jobs in the Air Force that were listed on the Stressed List. Many consider this a tool for the recruiters to help fill and guide qualified recruiters toward these jobs that are most needed in the Air Force....

01 of 27 Or, What We Wish We Knew When We Were Teens YouTube vloggers haven’t always existed, meaning plenty of people once only got their beauty tips from reading magazines. Still, the excess of Youtube beauty gurus are difficult to sift through. Especially because some are propped up by companies, and each has their niche. Not everything is going to work for your face shape, eye shape, or skin tone....

If you see a really cute guy and want to approach him, what would you do? Turn on your charm and hope that he notices you, or go right up to him and ask him out? Whatever you do, you need to know how guys think. Here are some cute guy quotes to get you started. Work your way into the mind of cute guys and you will never go wrong with your approach....

A digital marketing strategy is an important part of the overall marketing mix of a business regardless of its size and whether or not it’s doing business online. Small business marketing for a local company can include many offline local advertising methods, but it needs to also include a healthy portion of digital marketing strategies in order to maximize sales in today’s economy. A small business that is doing most or all of its business online needs to embrace a digital marketing strategy that helps online users see it....

When someone who doesn’t live in Canada buys something from someone in Canada, they must be charged and pay the Goods and Services/ Harmonized Tax (GST/HST). This tax applies if the purchase takes place in Canada and the purchase involves a taxable good or service. For purchases in Canada, The only individuals who can purchase goods and services without paying GST/HST are Indians, under very specific conditions. (General Information for GST/HST Registrants, Canada Revenue Agency)....

What Is the EuroMillions Lottery? EuroMillions is a European-based lottery. It has drawings twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at about 9 pm CET. Ticket sales close about half an hour before the drawing and open again about an hour afterward. Payouts are awarded for 13 different winning combinations. These payouts are fixed, except for the jackpot; the size of the jackpot prize starts at €17 million and rises depending on the number of tickets sold....

Negotiating freight contracts is a time-consuming process. It is not just a matter of sitting down with a carrier where they name a price and you agree to it. The key is that you really must negotiate. Shipping freight is an expensive endeavor; therefore, it is your responsibility to get the best rates possible. An important factor in negotiations will be the type of freight you ship. Freight that is prone to damage or theft is not profitable for a carrier and thus more expensive to ship....

If you have ever used Tumblr, you might have seen a post that simply states GPOY. It doesn’t sound like any word you can think of, so what in the world does it mean? GPOY stands for: Gratuitous Picture of Yourself The acronym is almost always followed by a photo or an animated GIF that’s either a selfie or an image of someone or something else that resembles a situation, action, or character similar to the user who is sharing it....

The following are two resume examples for a hotel front desk position—one for a candidate who has worked for hotels before, and one for a recent college graduate who does not have experience in the hospitality industry. When writing your resume, take the time to match your resume and your cover letter to the qualifications listed in the job posting. The closer your credentials match what the company is seeking, the better your chances for a job interview....

Workplace romances can lead to long-term relationships—and even marriage—but they can also result in uncomfortable situations for the people involved as well as their co-workers. In the worst-case scenario, intertwining business and pleasure could result in an unplanned, unwanted job search, as people can get fired due to workplace relationships or be forced to resign because of a relationship gone wrong. That said, office romances do happen. Given how much time people spend at work, it’s not so surprising that people may develop crushes or fall in love....

After you have filed your tax return for this year, take a few minutes to organize your tax records and store them where you can find them. You never know when you or your business might be audited, and you need to be ready. But how long do you need to keep them for? Why Save Tax Records? In addition to using your tax records for your own personal or business purposes, you’ll need to save them to document the source of the information on your tax return and to support your business and personal income, deductions, and credits in case of a tax audit....

If you have set up your small business as a corporation in Canada, you have a choice as to the form of compensation you wish to receive. You​ can pay yourself a business salary, receive payment in dividends, or use a mix of both. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to receiving a salary versus dividends for business owners. It is, therefore, important to determine the type of compensation that best accommodates your financial situation....

A good band photo can make the difference when it comes to getting your band featured in a magazine. It may seem pretty simple to whip out your phone, click a couple of shots and send them off, but getting your best band photos should involve more than that … a lot more. Here are some tips and tricks to consider when taking band photos, plus some advice for the budding band photographer in you....

Nonprofits often have a hard time acquiring and retaining longtime donors. It’s not uncommon to lose as many donors as gained or to lose as much money in donations as gained, making the entire effort seem like running on a treadmill: a lot of effort but no forward movement. According to a 2019 charitable giving report from nonprofit software company Blackbaud, retention for first-time donors ranges from 24% to 27%. However, retention goes up considerably after one year, ranging from 57% to 63% for donors who have given more than once....

Internships afford opportunities for those seeking to gain the skills required when seeking a full-time job in today’s competitive job market. Many students who are looking to do an internship don’t know what to expect or what they should do first. What Is an Internship An internship is a pre-professional experience whereby individuals get the required experience to get hired in a career field of interest. By completing an internship, students will develop the knowledge and skills employers seek in this competitive job market....

Are you interested in a marketing career? In a marketing job, you will help your employer create and publicize an image, sell products, and promote their brand across platforms. If a company is engaged in selling a product or service, they need marketing support. As a result, there are marketing roles in nearly every industry, including professional and technical services, finance, manufacturing, and wholesale trade. In addition to selling products, marketers can help to devise promotional and branding strategies, optimize corporate communications, nurture client relationships, and manage products or brands....

If you’re a young person, you may be eager to become employed and earn your own money. However, you will need to abide by the labor laws of the state in which you live. Michigan has laws regarding the minimum legal age to work in the state. Even if you’re old enough to work, there are limits to how many hours you can work per week or per day. There are also differences between the amount of time you can work during the school year versus when you can work when school is out....