One of the most valuable skills you can hone as a small business manager is the ability to engage and challenge the people you employ. When you hire the right team and manage them well, the result is a workforce characterized by outstanding performance and growth. On the other hand, failure to motivate your employees can lead to unwelcome turnover and generally lead your business is in a constant state of flux and chaos....
Solid waste management is an essential service in any society. Before introducing the process, however, let’s start with a discussion of the material being managed—solid waste. Solid waste refers to the range of garbage materials—arising from animal and human activities—that are discarded as unwanted and useless. Solid waste is generated from industrial, residential, and commercial activities in a given area, and may be handled in a variety of ways. As such, landfills are typically classified as sanitary, municipal, construction and demolition, or industrial waste sites....
01 of 07 C Augmented Chord | Piano Triads Sidney Llyn Go to chord:Ab A A# ▪ Bb B B# ▪ Cb C C# ▪ Db D D# ▪ Eb E E# ▪ Fb F F# ▪ Gb G G# Caug Piano Chords | View as Bass Chord • Root Note: C• Major Third: E• Augmented Fifth: G♯ About Augmented Chords An augmented chord (abbreviated aug or the symbol +) lacks a tonal focal point....
When your kids were younger, you wondered when you could leave them home alone for the first time. Now that they’re teenagers, you may be wondering when you can leave them home alone overnight—either because you have to travel for work or because you’d like to get away with a romantic partner or friend. Before you take this step, though, you should carefully weight the following factors: Your teens’ ages and maturity....
When you are writing a business letter, it’s important to include an appropriate salutation at the beginning of your letter. This is true whether you send your message via email or through the mail. Using an appropriate greeting sets the tone for your letter and shows the recipient that you understand the basic rules of business etiquette. While a simple “Hi,” “Hello,” or even “Hey” is appropriate in casual correspondence, a more formal salutation is appropriate when you are emailing about a business-related matter, such as a cover letter, letter of recommendation, or inquiry letter....
Need For Speed Carbon came out in 2006 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Windows, and Mac OS X. The tenth installment in the popular Need for Speed racing video game series, it tasks players with putting together a crew and racing for control of a city block by block. The game can be a challenge. If you want help, here are some tips and a list of cheat codes....
There are several loosely-defined terms in the event industry. That is, words that can be interpreted in different ways. The word “event” by itself could mean anything from a birthday party to a benefit concert. This use of different terms can lead to confusion and misunderstandings, specifically around job titles. One of the biggest areas of confusion concerns event planners vs. event coordinators. Event Planners vs. Event Coordinators Outside the industry, many people do not understand the difference between an event planner and an event coordinator....
The job offer letter is provided to the candidate you have selected for the position. Most frequently, the candidate and the organization have verbally negotiated the conditions of hire and the job offer letter confirms the verbal agreements. Generally, the candidate has indicated that he or she will accept the position, under the stated terms, prior to the drafting of the letter. Do regard the position acceptance as tentative, however, until the offer letter, and the confidentiality agreement, if you use one, are signed....
The FedEx Cup points series was introduced to the PGA Tour beginning with the 2007 season. It is a seasonlong points chase in which golfers accrue points over the course of the year. The top point-getters at the end of the FedEx Cup series schedule advance into the FedEx Cup Playoffs and win bonus prizes from a large cash purse. Beginning with the 2013 season, the FedEx Cup points list also replaced the PGA Tour money list for determining which golfers keep their fully exempt status for the following year....
The auto recycling industry is the 16th largest in the United States, contributing $25 billion per year to the national GDP. According to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, every year about 95% of vehicles retired from U.S. roadways are recycled. With around 12 million vehicles reaching the end of their useful lives each year, that’s a terrific opportunity. What Parts Get Used And How? Almost all the parts of a car or any other auto can be recovered, with a recycling rate greater than 90% for a typical vehicle....
Soffit is comparable to vertical siding, and its installation entails more than the actual panels. It protects the underside of eaves and porch ceilings and can provide a hidden vent system. Aluminum and vinyl are the predominant materials, and they are available in solid, fully perforated or lanced, or combination soffits. 01 of 06 Determine How Much Soffit You Will Need KDS444 Measure and calculate the total square footage needed for the areas requiring soffit....
Blogging Social Media You can use social media to share your blog content with affiliate links, or you can directly share your affiliate links. Note, that you should give an indication that the link is an affiliate link when you post to be transparent and not annoy your followers. People don’t want to be sold to all the time, so posting affiliate links should be interspersed with non-affiliate and non-sales posts....
When you go to a thrift store, you think the prices you’ll find are rock-bottom cheap for that Gap shirt from a few years ago, a stylish silky top from Ann Taylor, or that great Vince Camuto handbag that shows little wear. You might even find some vintage ’60s clothes and shoes for a song. Yes, thrift store prices are good–very good–but they can be even better if you know a few tricks of the trade of thrift store shopping....
An institutional client is an organization that invests on behalf of others. Learn about the role of an institutional client in institutional investing along with the types of clients and what sets them apart from retail clients. What Is an Institutional Client? An institutional client is a large organization that gathers money from its members or shareholders and invests it on their behalf. Major institutional clients are known as Wall Street’s “smart money” because they tend to have more knowledge and resources to evaluate company and market trends than your average mom-and-pop investor....
Job searching is often stressful, but there are bright spots. For example, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn just how many people are willing to help you out when you’re looking for work. From proofreading your resume to offering you connections to hiring managers at your dream employer, your network can prove invaluable during a job search. This provides you with an opportunity to strengthen those ties in the simplest and best way possible: saying thank you....
Very often, recycling and waste haulers use the term OCC in reference to cardboard. The term “cardboard” refers to post-use corrugated packaging material. Industry insiders know this product as Old Corrugated Cardboard/Containers (OCC) Corrugated cardboard can easily be recognized by its multiple layer structure. The fluted or wavy middle layer between the sheets of paper keeps corrugated board light but gives it the strength it needs to carry products. Cardboard is a very useful packaging material and is used for many different types of products....
Are you interested in a carer in human resources (HR)? HR departments contribute to a company’s employee recruitment and selection, employee development, employee retention, organizational culture, and a positive, motivating work environment, which are critical to business success. Companies now seek HR’s leadership and guidance. To enter the HR field, you must meet some minimum requirements. Preparing for a Career in Human Resources In smaller companies, one or a few staff members may wear many hats and perform HR generalist work with responsibility for all aspects of human resources....
In golf, a “skins game” is a gambling game played within a group of golfers in which each hole has a set value. The golfer who wins the hole is said to win the “skin,” and whatever that skin is worth. When a hole is tied, the value of that hole carries over to the next, increasing the size of the pot for the following hole. Skins games are a popular gambling format among recreational golfers, but also are popular with golfers at the highest levels of the game....
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Softball is a variant of baseball and a popular participant sport, particularly in the U.S. About 40 million Americans play a game of softball in any given year. However, the game owes its development to another sport entirely: football. The First Softball Game George Hancock, a reporter for the Chicago Board of Trade, is credited with inventing softball in 1887. That year, Hancock gathered with some friends at the Farragut Boat Club in Chicago on Thanksgiving day to watch the Yale vs....
