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In the retail industry, it seems as though you are constantly faced with the issue of trying to find new customers. You can become obsessed with making sure your advertising, displays, and pricing all “scream out” to attract new business. Pursuing new customers to increase sales is certainly prudent and necessary, but, at the same time, it can wind up hurting you. Instead, your focus should be on loyal customers—the 20% of your clients who currently are your best customers....

Professional golfers pride themselves on integrity. But they also make mistakes, both on course and off. Sometimes those mistakes result in arrest and even jail time. In 2017, even one of golf’s greatest, Tiger Woods, was arrested and booked into jail. Woods’ offense was DUI (driving under the influence) which, alas, shows up several more times below. Here are the stories of 13 golfers with arrest records. 01 of 13...

U.S. H-1B non-immigrant visas are for skilled, educated individuals employed in specialized occupations outside of the United States. The H-1B visa enables foreign workers to temporarily work for a specific employer in the United States. U.S. H-1B Temporary Work Visas Recipients of an H-1B visa can remain in the U.S. for three years at a time, but the stay can be extended to a maximum of six years. In certain circumstances, such as when a labor certificate is pending or immigration petition is approved, individuals can apply for more extended stays....

TBT stands for: Throwback Thursday TBT is a social media trend that encourages people to share their favorite memories. #TBT one of the most widely used hashtags on social media. What Is TBT? TBT or Throwback Thursday is the name of a weekly social media posting trend and hashtag game that people from all over the world use online to share and look back fondly on some of their favorite memories—hence the ’throwback’ theme....

If you’ve ever seen TIL on the discussion website Reddit or in a text or email message, you might wonder what the person posting it is saying. What does TIL stand for? TIL Stands for: Today I Learned How TIL Is Used Lifewire / Theresa Chiechi If someone types TIL, it means they want you to pay attention, or that you may find what they’re about to say very interesting. Like most internet jargon, the expression is not suitable for business dealings....

The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a software or online solution for the data entry, data tracking, and data information needs of the Human Resources, payroll, management, and accounting functions within a business. It is useful for all processes that you want to track and from which you hope to gather useful and purposeful data. Normally packaged as a database, hundreds of companies sell some form of HRIS and every HRIS has different capabilities....

Animal lovers who possess a creative, entrepreneurial spirit may be barking up the right tree by starting a pet store business. In addition to the fun and personal satisfaction of working with a clientele of furry, finned, and feathered creatures, a pet store can be a very lucrative enterprise. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $72.56 billion on their pets in 2018 and were forecasted to spend $75....

Are you working on a project? Or is what you’re doing part of the daily operations of your business? Both are required in an organization and are equally valid, but it helps to understand what you’re working on so you can better see where it fits into the overall strategy. There are five main differences between project work and business as usual (often abbreviated as BAU) work. With these guidelines in mind, it should be easy to see if you are working on projects or BAU work, or both....

Air Force Intelligence Officers are commissioned officers who coordinate intelligence activities such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HumINT), Numbered Air Force (NAF), Combatant Command (COCOM) and other operational units. Obviously, a Top Secret clearance is required with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) to apply for special compartmentalized information as they will often work in conjunction the CIA, DIA and with intelligence agencies in other branches of the military. Summary - What does an Intel Officer do?...

Everyone gripes about their boss from time to time. And managers, you’re kidding yourselves if you don’t think you are the subject of your employees’ dinnertime conversation once in a while. It comes with the job. Most managers are decent, hardworking human beings with the best of intentions, and even great managers will frustrate employees sometimes. But no manager is perfect, and sometimes stress brings out the worst behaviors. Below is a list of 31 things that managers do that annoy their employees and cause problems in the workplace....

There are many career opportunities in the agriculture field, beyond being a farmer. From engineering to veterinary science, plant science to sales, careers in this sphere span a vast range of skill sets. Here are some of the best jobs in agriculture, which offer substantial income potential and a positive employment outlook. Agricultural Engineers Agricultural engineers design systems, machines, and equipment to support agricultural processes and solve problems. They apply principles of mechanical, electrical, computer, and environmental engineering to enhance farming operations....

Coupons can help you save quite a bit of money on the items you buy. But if you’re not a fan of clipping coupons, coupon apps—specially designed to pop up on your smartphone—are a great solution if you don’t want to sift through Sunday newspaper circulars, pour over magazines, scour your junk mail, or call or write manufacturers for these cost-saving pieces of paper. Digital coupons work with grocery store loyalty cards, but you can also download them by using any number of coupon-specific apps, pharmacy store apps, and even apps available from some retailers—no scissors and coupon container required....

American stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg was known for his quirky observations and dry delivery of fast one-liners that kept his audiences hustling to keep up with him. His friends claim he was the funniest person in the world. Whether or not you agree, you’re bound to enjoy reading some of his classic remarks. Mitch Hedberg’s Thoughts on a Mechanized World “I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming....

Landlords in Connecticut have certain responsibilities to keep their rental property in a clean, safe, and habitable condition. If the landlord does not live up to these obligations, tenants in the state have a right to take action. Tenants should not have to pay rent if their unit is in violation of health and safety codes. Here is a tenant’s right to withhold rent for repairs in Connecticut. A Connecticut Landlord’s Responsibilities...

Description: Dave & Buster’s Everyone’s A Winner Promotion is giving away a huge cash prize. Enter through this link and you could be the lucky winner of $250,000, a $25,200 Dave & Buster’s Power Card, and thousands of other prizes. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Student paper writing is a form of ghostwriting in which a student hires a writer to do a term or research paper, and the student gets credit for it. The paid essay writing service has been around for years, but, like other freelance jobs, the Internet has made it easier for writers and students to connect. As a freelance writer looking for work, you may have encountered these jobs on writing websites, work-at-home job boards, or ads from harried students on Craigslist....

Tom Watson dominated golf in the mid-1970s through the early 1980s, winning dozens of tournaments and plenty of major championships. He famously outdueled Jack Nicklaus in several majors, and won the British Open five times. Fast Facts: Tom Watson Occupation: Professional golferFull Name: Thomas Sturges WatsonBorn: September 4, 1949 in Kansas City, MissouriKey Accomplishments: Winner of nearly 40 PGA Tour tournaments, including eight major championships.Famous Quote: “The person I fear most in the last two rounds is myself....

Although workplace gift-giving should not be considered mandatory, many people and businesses do exchange gifts, especially during the holidays. That means every December when businesses honor the holiday gift-giving custom, people need to navigate the tricky gift-giving waters. Some employees wonder if they need to give a gift to their bosses. The answer is—gifts should flow downward, not upward. Another common dilemma is, how you deal with co-worker pressure to give more than you can afford to a holiday gift collection....

If an NCO (noncommissioned officer) is the backbone of the U.S. Armed Forces, then the first sergeant is the heart and soul. No other enlisted person carries the responsibility and authority of the first sergeant. To do the job well, a first sergeant must be an expert in the following: Promotions/demotionsMilitary/civilian lawCounseling/disciplineLeave and passesEvaluations/inspectionsPublic speakingBilletingPCS movesTDYsPay problems and proceduresChild and family supportBad checks/budgeting/loansRequisitionsDress and appearanceAwards and decorationsUnit historyParades/ceremoniesFamily advocacyMedical benefits and requirementsRe-enlistments/retirementsWeight controlProfessional military educationID card privilegesOff-limit areas/restrictions/etc...

01 of 11 Sketch a Horse The horse sketch in progress. D. Lewis Learn how to sketch horses following this step by step tutorial by Dan Lewis. Dan shows you how to use traditional sketching techniques to draw the main directions and find the big shapes of the composition to create a lively sketch. This is a little different to the photo-realist approach of starting out with an outline. For this tutorial, you need to learn to trust your own eye and hand....