A sweater bag can be a jazzy fashion statement. Just looking at these bags can make you feel warm and cozy. But, buying a sweater bag—or several if you decide you want more than one—can set you back quite a few dollars. Instead, turn your old sweater into a bag or tote. Scouring department stores or online retailers for just the right sweater bag can be a hassle, and it’s sure to be expensive....
So you have your headphones on, and you’re grooving along to your favorite music on YouTube while you enter sweepstakes… when it happens. An ad starts blaring on a website you’ve opened, blasting your eardrums and shaking you out of your groove. Sound familiar? There are many good reasons to turn off sounds in your internet browser. Maybe you’re listening to music while you work or watching television while you enter sweepstakes, and you don’t want to be interrupted....
You may be familiar with the stories about actor Harrison Ford and his passion for airplanes, including aircraft ownership and, while a lot of actors—including John Travolta—own private planes, there are also a lot of everyday people passionate about flying. While you don’t need to be a millionaire to own a plane, you do need to know in advance of purchase what the day-in, day-out costs will be. Fixed vs. Variable Costs...
Mobile veterinary clinics have become increasingly popular due to strong demand from pet owners seeking the convenience of at-home animal services. Additionally, veterinarians are finding that this type of veterinary treatment center is much more affordable to open and operate than a stationary clinic. An article in Veterinary Practice News found that the cost of starting a stationary small animal clinic (including most standard equipment) was approximately $1,000,000. A mobile clinic’s startup cost came in at a much more affordable $250,000....
Nursing is a fast-growing, potentially high-paying career that offers a unique chance to do work that matters in a constantly changing environment. However, the very factors that make nursing a vibrant career choice can also make it challenging. In a survey published in the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network, 31.5% of registered nurses (RNs) left their jobs because of burnout. Other research has shown that a third of RNs leave nursing during the first two years of their career....
Franchises are widely popular in North America with as many as 4,000 available brands located throughout the United States. As of 2018, there were approximately 758,000 franchise establishments employing nearly 7.88 million people. When it comes to starting a business, many people choose owning a franchise based on the belief that success is guaranteed. Unfortunately, this is not always true. It is, therefore, important to understand the pros and cons of owning a franchise to ensure you are making the best decision for your situation....
In 1926, a Harvard scholar by the name of Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized the first annual Negro History Week. The said event happened in the second week of February which also coincides with the birthdays of two great civil rights leaders: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In honor of the annual Black History Month celebration, here are several profiles of famous African-American musicians, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller....
Some sweepstakes offer entrants the chance to enter both online and by mail. Oftentimes, you can get many more chances to win if you enter through the postal service. The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway, for example, offered one or two entries per day online but unlimited mail-in entries for many years. Which raises the question: Does it make sense to send in hundreds of mail-in entries, if the rules let you do so?...
Two Irish brothers, Murphy and Connor, feel that they’ve been authorized by God to clean up the underworld. Predictably a lot of blood, gore, and swear words follow. Each Boondock Saints quote given below is representative of the colorful dialogue that abounds in the film. Connor “Well, a penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn’t it?” Connor “You look like Mush-mouth from Fat Albert.” Il Duce “The question is not how far....
Ghostwriting books, blogs, newsletters, and articles for other people can help a writer add to their bottom line, even if they can’t claim credit to the written words. The ghostwriting may include working on their own creative projects or it can be a writing profession unto itself. The Association of Ghostwriters According to writer Marcia Layton Turner, founder and executive director of the Association of Ghostwriters, time-starved entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, doctors, and corporate executives who want to blog, or develop a white paper, or write a book to raise their profile are relying more and more on behind-the-scenes writers, creating more opportunities in the marketplace for those who’d like to ghostwrite....
Debates about the importance of Human Resources Management occur daily in workplaces. Some employees regard Human Resource (HR) as the policing, traumatizing, systematizing arm of executive management. These employees see HR staff as gatekeepers, people who hold little interest in employee concerns. Such employees also see HR staff as supporting managers, not regular employees, sometimes attributing nefarious goals and motives to HR staff or even talking about why they hate HR....
An overlooked aspect of many new restaurant owners is the hiring and managing of staff. As the owner, you are in charge of all the HR functions of your restaurant. This includes all the hiring and all the firing, plus everything in between. Therefore, it’s important to hire the right kind of people to work for you. Despite what many people think, not everyone is good at waiting tables or tending the bar....
Form T2125 is a Canadian tax form that self-employed taxpayers must use to report their business and professional income. It should be filed with form T1 for your annual personal income tax return. Most sole proprietors, and even some partnerships, must report self-employment income to the Candian Revenue Association (CRA) on form T2125. Learn how to determine if you’re responsible for filling out this form, along with how, where, and when to file....
A marketing plan is a significant portion of your overall business plan and is designed to identify your ideal target market and how you’ll reach it. To create an effective plan, you’ll also need to answer important questions about your goals, your business vision, and your strengths and weaknesses, so you can develop a marketing plan to support your overall business mission. Below are 10 questions to help you get clear on all the areas you need to cover in the plan, along with tips on how to create a marketing plan....
Sales leads and referrals are the lifeblood of every event-related business. While this holds true for almost every industry, the reality is that marketing any event service is not easy. New event projects launch every day through emails, phone conversations, and behind the closed doors of board meetings. The problem is, as a service provider, you rarely have access to these happenings. This means you are always reacting to inquiries instead of being part of the discussion....
God of War III is a PlayStation 3 action-adventure game released in 2010. It concludes the Ghost of Sparta storyline featuring Kratos, the former God of War. After suffering betrayal from his father, Zeus, Kratos climbs Mount Olympus and exacts his revenge against the Greek pantheon. If you need a little help on your quest, here is a quick guide to unlockables and achievements. This guide is specifically for God of War III on PS3....
Business disputes and lawsuits are handled through the civil litigation process, and discovery is one of the most important parts of this process. It’s a fact-finding mission that’s a major part of the preparation that takes place before an actual trial. The purpose of discovery is to gather information and ensure that both parties to a lawsuit are aware of all data pertinent to a case. All litigants have a legal right to this information unless it’s determined to be privileged, such as a discussion between an attorney and client....
An information security analyst is responsible for protecting the computer network of an organization or government agency from cyber threats. He or she creates, maintains, and controls security measures to make sure computer networks are regulated and monitored. Education and Job Requirements As security threats to businesses and government agencies increase, the information security analyst role is becoming increasingly important. Generally, this is not an entry-level position. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, or engineering is a minimal requirement, and many companies further require a master’s degree and many years’ network experience....
When you are first starting out as a model it is not necessary to have professional photos and a modeling resume. Simple snapshots are all you need in order to find out if a modeling agency is interested in representing you. However, if an agency is interested in you, but it is not quite ready to sign on the dotted line, the agency may ask you to build your book a little bit more or work on developing your look....
Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942–June 3, 2016) was one of the most famous boxers of all time. His conversion to Islam and draft evasion conviction surrounded him with controversy and even exile from boxing for three years. Despite the hiatus, his quick reflexes and strong punches helped Muhammad Ali become the first person in history to win the heavyweight title three times. At the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Olympics, Muhammad Ali showed the world his strength and determination in dealing with the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s syndrome by lighting the Olympic cauldron....
