One of my favorite freebies to receive in the mail are free shampoo samples along with other free beauty samples. These little packets of shampoo, conditioner, and sometimes a styling product, let me try out new products before I dive in and purchase a big bottle. An added bonus is that a lot of the times these free shampoo samples come with coupons that can really help me save money on the big bottles....
Google Apps - now called G Suite - is an online office suite based on cloud computing. Using Gmail as the foundation, the engineers at Google have created a full suite of online software. If you are considering this, then you’re in good company. This is an extremely popular service with attractive price points (it starts at $6 per user per month). G Suite is Google’s brand of cloud computing. Your data and software are hosted online (or, “in the clouds”) instead of the traditional style of desktop computing and location-based servers....
After analyzing your business requirements and completing your vendor search, you are ready to start the meat-and-potatoes of the vendor selection process. A well-written request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) is the key to selecting the best vendor at the best value for your company. Writing either type of request is not difficult if you understand the objectives and function of the document. Decide Which to Write...
There are expenses that must be considered to determine if the business is profitable, for tax reporting purposes, and to manage your cash flow. Not many eBay seller enjoys working on business bookkeeping or think about the expenses of running their business. However, eBay is just like any other business. Luckily, there are ways to minimize eBay fees and expenses as well as methods to choose the right type of listing for your business....
The evolution of the Colt M-16 has been a constant change about every decade since the Vietnam War. The first M16 and Armalite AR-15 evolved into the M16A1 with modifications to the flash suppressor and attachments like the M204 grenade launcher. The M16A1 evolved to the M16A2 (aka M4) and the M16A3 and A4 which boast a list of changes that update the weapon for the varying needs of battle in the 21st century....
Every new Marine needs to be trained in a primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) ranging from infantryman to airframe mechanic, but there’d be little to separate these technical specialties from a civilian job (OK, I’ll give you infantry) were it not for the foundation of basic military training that ensures everyone from the tank crew to the cook is capable of living up to the title of “Marine” in times of trouble....
I grew up with two sisters. As kids, we had our share of squabbles and catty fights, just like any other siblings. However, I didn’t feel that our parents ever favored one over the other, or interfered in our quarrels. They let us settle our own matters. I always found that when tempers flared, my younger sister would say something cute and make us all laugh. Our quarrels never lasted for more than a day, often lasting only for minutes....
A 1099 is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form known as the “miscellaneous income” form. It is sent to a contractor, freelancer, or another person who has received income in the past tax year. It does not apply to a regular salary paid out on a consistent basis where benefits and taxes are withheld. 1099 In Depth for Freelance Writers Since the 1099 is a US IRS form, this information applies only to US-based freelancers....
NextGen is short for Next Generation Air Transportation System—an FAA program developed to modernize today’s national airspace system with the help of the entire industry. NextGen isn’t just a single program; it’s made up of a series of initiatives designed to make the airspace system more efficient. Without really examining the components of NextGen, it can be difficult to understand what NextGen is really about and why it costs so much to implement....
The ongoing public health crisis has required small businesses—retailers in particular—to make many changes to the way they operate. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes has been a rise in contactless payments. This technology was already available in many places, but has since become a preferred option for many retailers and consumers as they seek to reduce opportunities for virus transmission. A survey conducted by Forrester for the National Retail Federation indicates that no-touch payments have increased for 69% of retailers surveyed since January 2020, and among those that have implemented contactless payments, 94% expect that increase will continue through 2021....
Phone interviews allow you to call your most promising job applicants before bringing them in for more in-depth, in-person job interviews. This screening process enables you to assess an applicant’s skills, knowledge, experience, and salary expectations before you invest company time in onsite interviews. Phone conversations can quickly identify applicants who seemed qualified on paper but lack the skills you seek or appear to be poor cultural fits for your organization....
When it comes to wholesale distribution, there is no one ideal channel. Depending on your product, structure and target audience, what works for your business may be a failure for someone else’s company. From retail to a traditional sales force, the various wholesale distribution options can be overwhelming. Different wholesales businesses have adopted one or more of the six methods listed below to successfully market their products where their peers failed before them....
Do you want to change careers without spending two or more years earning an associate’s degree? While higher education generally correlates with higher earnings, there are jobs out there that pay decent wages and don’t require years of additional schooling. Some of these jobs require certificate programs, while others are open to workers with a high school diploma or equivalent and a few courses at a community college or vocational school....
Whether you’re a cellist, a bassoonist, a jazz drummer or operatic tenor, serious musicians look for undergraduate and grad schools with top-notch music programs. And just as universities are divided into tiers, with the Berkeley and Yales of the world at the top, and less competitive schools lower down, the stratification of music schools is even more extreme, with the best conservatories in the country nestled at the top of the pyramid....
Landlords need tenants and tenants need landlords, but finding each other can sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, landlords have numerous good options for finding prospective renters for their properties when they have vacancies to fill. The internet offers a goldmine of opportunities, and the value of word-of-mouth recommendations can’t be overlooked. Rental Websites You can advertise an apartment for rent at numerous sites online, and many of them are free. Some websites allow tenants to narrow their searches based on area, price, and the number of bedrooms and baths....
Everyone knows someone who could use a few lessons in business etiquette. While their occasional missteps may sometimes make us laugh, more often than not that is frustrating at best and offensive at worst. In the end, every professional should be more than hopeful not to be the subject of such stories. The only way to ensure that, of course, is to be on our best professional behavior at all times....
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is without question the most valuable credential for advancing a career in accounting and auditing. It attests to holding in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including applicable laws and regulations. Many holders of the CPA in private practice devote a considerable portion of their time to preparing and filing tax returns for both small businesses and individuals. The general public erroneously assumes this is the major focus of the profession, but that’s not the case....
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When you answer questions about your sales successes, be sure to give a tangible example of how you were successful. When applicants are interviewed for a sales job, the interviewer needs quantifiable information in order to properly access how successful the sale truly was. For example, you might have to provide a step-by-step breakdown of what you did to close a difficult sale or the fact that your sale produced a 56 percent increase in revenue year over year....
Free wedding magazines are a great free resource for planning your wedding. They’re packed with all the latest ideas on dresses, flowers, invitations, and beautiful ideas to help you plan the perfect ceremony and reception, as well as everything in between. If you buy a wedding magazine, you’ll most likely have to pay $5-$10 per issue or around $20 for a year’s subscription. That can be quite a chunk out of your wedding budget for something that you’re likely to throw away in a few months....
