If you’re the owner of a small business, you may be wondering if listing a deal on Groupon can benefit your bottom line. Although it may seem like an easy way to drum up new business, Groupon is not that simple. You have to put as much consideration into a Groupon marketing campaign as you would any other lead development strategy. If you just make a coupon on the fly, you could end up losing a lot of money....
Achieving a career in Hollywood might be a dream for many, but it’s not a challenge for the faint of heart. Part of the problem is that there’s a massive amount of competition for the same jobs; everyone’s looking for the same opportunities. If you think you just need a degree from a top-notch school to break into film or television, think again. As in many types of work, connections are all-important and you’ll need to be willing to start at the bottom....
There are a thousand different things a tenant can complain about, and, unfortunately, as the landlord or property owner, it is almost always your responsibility to remedy the situation. Handling complaints quickly and in a professional manner are two things you must always do. How you handle the complaint from there will depend on the nature of the complaint. Here are tips for handling everything from noise complaints to pest problems....
When it comes to shopping for high-heeled shoes, comfort is key. But what do you do if you’re not keen on the brands or styles that offer the best comfort? Or if that perfect pair of heels for your dress isn’t exactly built with comfort in mind? These simple tips will help you customize or adjust your favorite pair of high heels so you can wear them without pain. 01 of 05...
When Halloween rolls around, it brings the opportunity to win prizes from costume contests, whether they be online contests, competitions hosted by local businesses and restaurants, or even parties with friends. If you’d like to win prizes this year, follow these five easy steps to learn how to win Halloween costume contests. 01 of 05 Read the Rules Carefully Zing Images / Getty Images When you find a costume contest you want to enter, your first instinct might be to start brainstorming ideas right away....
Price skimming is a strategy that businesses with strong brands commonly use to maximize profits by initially charging the highest possible price for an innovative new product and then gradually discounting the price over time to target (skim) more price-sensitive customer segments of the market. Done successfully, the business can quickly recoup the costs of bringing the new product to market before competition sets in. But is price skimming a good pricing strategy for your business?...
If you have employees, then you may be familiar with workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation, or workers’ comp, is regulated by each state. Most states will require employers to undergo annual workers’ comp audits to verify that you, the employer, are paying the correct amount of premiums into your state’s workers’ comp fund. You will find a few tips to help you maintain records for your workers’ comp records within QuickBooks below....
Manugistics began life as a company called Scientific Time Sharing Corporation (STSC), formed in 1969 in Bethesda, Maryland. In the beginning, STSC was geared toward writing programs using the APL computer language for IBM. After a number of years of developing APL programming for the personal computer and developing operational decision-support software, STSC changed its name to Manugistics in 1992 and focused on supply chain planning software. History of Manugistics...
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Disciplinary action is sometimes necessary when an employee’s behavior is negatively impacting his or her work or his or her co-workers’ work. In general, making the workplace less effective, harmonious, or productive is enough reason for an employer to begin progressive disciplinary action. The discipline warning is a tool that an employer uses to get an employee’s attention. A series of meetings between the employee and their manager have generally been held before the disciplinary action form comes into play....
The Record of Employment, or ROE, is a form that Canadian employers need to fill out and file with Service Canada when an employee with insurable earnings has an interruption of earnings (see below). What’s the Purpose of the Record of Employment? The Record of Employment, says Service Canada, “is the single most important document in establishing an Employment Insurance (EI) claim. Service Canada… uses the information on the ROE to determine whether a person qualifies for EI benefits, the benefit rate and the duration of his/her claim....
Coo honeyed words of love in your sweetheart’s ears. Whisper sweet nothings, and watch a smile play on her lips. What is sweet love? Is it infatuation? Or is sweet love an affliction of the heart? Romantic authors and poets have crafted love phrases that make lovers go weak in the knees. These words speak of promise, hope, and beautiful dreams. They echo in the hearts of besotted lovers, reverberating with every heartbeat....
It’s always a good idea to take a few minutes to say thank you for a recommendation or a reference. In addition to showing your appreciation, it’s a way to help ensure your reference giver will be available next time you need a recommendation. Thank-you letters are always appreciated by the people who give you references, write letters of recommendation on your behalf, or provide a recommendation on the professional networking platform LinkedIn for you....
There are a number of conflicting beliefs concerning the question of who invented soccer. Known as football in most of the world, it is undeniable that this is one of the most popular sports today. Let’s explore how soccer developed and spread over the years. Soccer in Ancient Times Some suggest that the history of soccer dates back as far as 2500 B.C. During this time, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese all appear to have partaken in games involving a ball and feet....
Do you think you might want to go to medical school in the future? Are you wondering what you can do now to prepare and enhance your chances of gaining admission? It’s never too early to start thinking about your career goals and planning how to achieve them. When to Start Career Research The high school years are the perfect time to begin exploring your interests and preparing your background. Take advantage of the resources available at your school and in your local community to begin your preparation for a medical career....
Transcription is a career field that has many opportunities for working at home. If you’re interested in getting started in a home transcription career, know the terms and the types of transcription. Scroll through to see definitions. Transcription Eternity/Getty Images Definition: Transcription is a specific kind of data entry that means turning oral language into written form. This means listening to an audio or video recording (or possibly live speech in real-time transcription) and then typing it as a written transcript....
Military experience is an outstanding resume-builder if you know how to sell it, but everyone’s looking for that extra edge — something they can back up with certificates and credentials. One option for sailors and Marines (and the Coast Guard) is the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), a partnership between the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the military that lets service members use their on-duty experience to earn journeyman status in a trade....
The Vardon Trophy is awarded annually to the PGA Tour’s leader in season scoring average. It is one of the oldest continuously awarded trophies in men’s professional golf, dating to 1937. The trophy is named after Harry Vardon, who was one of golf’s first international stars in the late 1800s and early 1900s. When the award was first given, in 1937, it was awarded on the basis of a points system that took in multiple achievements in addition to scoring average....
Do you operate a bar, winery, brewery, bartending service, restaurant or other business that makes money by manufacturing, selling, or serving alcoholic beverages? If the answer is yes, your business could be hit with a costly lawsuit. An inebriated patron could injure someone and the injured party could sue your business for restitution. You can protect your business from liquor-related claims by purchasing liquor liability insurance. Don’t Rely On Your CGL!...
The process of creating a charitable nonprofit or 501(c)(3), can raise many questions for those new to the nonprofit world. One common question: “Do we need a board of directors?” To clear up confusion, it helps to understand nonprofit laws and how a board of directors serves an organization. Are Nonprofits Required to Have a Board of Directors? The first step to becoming a nonprofit is to incorporate in the organization’s home state....
