Did someone just text or message you something important with the slang term “TMR” in it? If so, you’re probably just itching to know what it means! TMR is short for: Tomorrow Unlike many internet slang terms out there, TMR isn’t an acronym for three separate words as part of a phrase. It’s just an abbreviation for the word tomorrow. How TMR Is Used TMR is used to quickly tell others about whatever might be going on the next day....
While there can be many different challenges when starting and managing a small business, money concerns top the list for most small business owners. There are many ways you can give your business a financial overhaul by modifying your operations processes, but there are also some easy things you can do in the day-to-day management of your business to improve your finances. These tips are practical, everyday actions you can take to manage your money more effectively....
Struggling to pay your property taxes or just feel you’re paying too much? There’s plenty that you can do about that. Here are six strategies that you can use to lower your property tax bill: Appeal Your Assessment House on Dollar Bills. jsolie/E+/Getty Images Tax assessors don’t always get it right. If you see an error on your property card, or you think your assessment is too high, you have the right to file an appeal, and you should definitely exercise it....
The online world offers many opportunities for freelance artists. Many of the work-at-home artistic jobs found on the web are for beginners and pay accordingly. However, they are good ways to pick up extra cash, build a portfolio, or sharpen skills. Eventually, the experience gained can lead to opportunities to build a home business or otherwise launch a career as an artist. While most of these jobs are for beginners, this list of at-home artistic jobs also includes freelance opportunities for experienced artists....
A cover letter is often the first communication an employer sees, yet fewer candidates seem to be taking the time to write one, especially with the ease of dashing off a job application via email. However, a good cover letter can serve to highlight your accomplishments, call attention to special skills you possess and shine a spotlight on your excellent writing skills. The basic elements of a cover letter include:...
A cover art designer is a graphic designer who specializes in producing artwork for music-related projects. Often, graphic designers who produce cover art and liner notes also dabble in designing posters, T-shirts, and other merchandise for music artists and record labels. When Vinyl Was King Truly iconic album covers don’t just define an album, they defined an era, a generation and, in some cases, an entire musical genre. Sometimes they do all there, which is the case with The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club, considered the most famous album cover ever produced, topping the list of the top twenty-five covers....
When your nonprofit starts attracting volunteers, it can be an exciting time of growth and community for everyone involved. However, when volunteers start streaming in, it can be overwhelming to onboard, train, and even manage all of them. It’s a significant problem to have, but your organization can create systems and standards to support your volunteers. That’s where a volunteer handbook comes essential. Much like employee handbooks and training materials in businesses, a volunteer handbook serves to inform, educate, and support volunteers....
Finding a music distributor is crucial if you want to see your album in the shops, whether you’re a band planning to self-release your album or a label trying to get several albums out there. The task of finding music distribution is not always easy, however. This guide will help you get started and give you some clues as to what you should look for in a distributor. Get the Ball Rolling...
People often ask about how to handle a problematic board member. The question is a good one, and most boards will likely confront this problem at some time. In fact, these types of board members turn up much more often than we like and can prove toxic for your organization. What Are the Signs of a Toxic Board Member? They hog every conversation or refuse to participateThey are negative about everythingThey refuse to help fundraiseThey attempt to micro-manage the CEO and staffThey pick fights, badmouth other board members, or try to start a rebellionThey think a nonprofit should be run just like a businessThey show disrespect to the board chair or the Executive DirectorThey drive other board members to stay away from board meetings or to resignThey want to spend too much money, or they are scrooges and don’t want to spend anyThey don’t handle confidential information securelyThey expect special consideration for their child, brother-in-law, or cousin....
The engineer equipment operators are like the construction workers of the Marine Corps. They use a variety of gas and diesel engine construction machines and equipment for grading and excavation projects wherever Marines need earth moved. They will use heavy equipment to handle an assortment of material and will work with building the vital infrastructure needed for the Corps. This job is categorized as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 1345 and is considered a primary MOS....
Lottery pools are an effective way to boost your odds of winning a jackpot without spending any additional money. They can also raise morale in the workplace, bring neighbors closer together, and give members of an organization something to talk about. But unfortunately, misunderstandings and assumptions can cause lottery pools to turn sour. To avoid this, you need a lottery pool contract. A lottery pool contract simply outlines how the pool is run so everyone is on the same page and knows what to expect....
To unlock cheats in Midnight Club: Los Angeles, you must collect hidden barrels located throughout the city. If you want to unlock every vehicle, you have to improve your reputation by winning races. These Midnight Club: Los Angeles cheats are for Xbox 360, but some information also applies to the PS3 version. Midnight Club: Los Angeles Cheats Once you unlock a cheat, you can enable it at any time. Enabling cheats halts your progress in Career mode, and you won’t earn money or reputation from races until you complete Career mode without cheats....
Must your human resources department post jobs outside the company to notify potential candidates of a job opening? It depends on the nature of the business and whether the employer is bound by a contractual obligation to publicize the opening. Contract Exceptions In the private sector, when no collective bargaining or other contract exists, employers are not required to post jobs externally on sites such as Indeed.com, Monster or LinkedIn. That gives them time to think through each job opening and look at current employees who might fit before advertising to outside candidates....
The PlayStation 2 version of MX vs. ATV Unleashed has cheat codes that unlock all bikes, tracks, and gear. There’s even a cheat for better physics to help you execute impressive tricks and land safely on the ground. These cheats are for MX vs. ATV Unleashed on PS2, but some codes may also work in versions of the game for other platforms. Cheats for MX vs. ATV Unleashed on PS2...
Because many organizations plan seminars and indoor business events during the winter months, event planning for the warmer weather months of May through September offers a welcomed change of pace and the chance to get outside. As an event planner, you should always be prepared to suggest summer event ideas for your various corporate hospitality events, customer and employee appreciation events, product launches, and even sales meetings. Here are seven of the best corporate summer event ideas that will take advantage of the summer weather....
Successful businesses create and rely on business plans to help guide them and to clarify priorities. Business plans spell out ways companies intends to rationalize their resources, engage in production, and even handle their clients. Most importantly, sound business plans include strategic marketing plans. Strategic marketing planning is considered a creative process in its own right. Management and operations teams strive to come up with and implement practical marketing strategies that can guarantee a stable flow of business for a company....
One of the most important things you can do following an interview for an administrative position is to say thank you. A thank-you letter gives you the opportunity to reiterate your interest in the job and follow up on any details you left out or that might benefit from clarification. Beyond that, it’s just polite. Remember that hiring managers aren’t just looking for qualified applicants when they’re interviewing candidates, they’re also looking for someone who will fit in with the team....
In a virtual career fair, companies and job seekers can connect in a virtual environment. These online job expos have become increasingly popular. But how is a virtual career fair different from an online job board? The answer to that question can really vary, from not at all to completely different. Read on to find answers to that and more questions about attending a virtual career fair. What Is a Virtual Career Fair?...
Workplace attendance is the hours and days that employees show up for work. For employers, it’s important to know if and when their employees are showing up as scheduled. Find out more about workplace attendance and what methods companies use to track it. What Is Workplace Attendance? Workplace attendance is whether an employee has shown up for work at the appointed hour and time. The term most frequently refers to employees who are paid hourly....
Creating your own wedding table numbers for your reception is an easy DIY project that any bride with ten minutes and a printer can accomplish. These wedding table number templates are just as stylish as the ones you can buy and none of your guests will be the wiser that you made them yourself. Unless you want them too! The free, printable wedding table numbers are either ready to be downloaded and printed or they’re available as templates that you can customize with your own text, colors, and numbers before printing....
