Before voicemail and email became part of everyday life, many salespeople preferred to visit prospects in person instead of calling them on the phone. This is known as in-person cold calling or in-person prospecting. In-person visits aren’t as common today, but they can still be a valuable technique in B2B sales. If you’re the first salesperson who has stopped by a particular office, the novelty can help you get your foot in the door....
Inbee Park is a multiple major championship winner on the LPGA Tour, one of the tour’s straightest drivers and, when she’s playing her best, considered among the best putters in golf. She’s also a (to this point) rare Korean golfer who didn’t begin her pro golf career playing on the Korean LPGA. Park — who was born on July 12, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea — has a great nickname: “Winbee,” because she wins so much, natch....
Some people decide to settle their legal disputes outside the courtroom through a process known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). But plaintiffs and defendants aren’t tossed into a room alone to duke it out among themselves. That’s where mediators, sometimes known as arbitrators or conciliators, come in. They guide the ADR process and help resolve conflicts between disputing parties. It’s the job of a mediator to facilitate negotiation and settlement between disputing parties by providing direction and encouragement, working collaboratively with them to find creative ways to reach a mutually satisfying solution, typically a compromise....
At first glimpse there’s not much to a standup paddle board. It’s a curved board-like structure with a fin or fins on the bottom. It really just looks like a longboard used in surfing. While some of the terminology and components are the same as a surfboard there are a few extra components on a standup paddle board that every SUP paddler should know. One of the first steps when getting starting in paddle boarding is to learn the terminology....
Product and trade name franchising is the licensing of a franchisee or dealer to sell or distribute a specific product using the franchisor’s trademark, trade name, and logo. Standard forms of franchising include product franchising, traditional franchising, and business format franchising. Product Distribution Franchising (Traditional Franchising) Product distribution franchising, more properly called traditional franchising, does not as often come to mind when most people think of a franchise but is quite a bit bigger in volume than business format franchising....
The freelance writer resume probably gets more use than all other career resumes combined. That’s because freelance writers are constantly looking for new work. While many writers have contacts they can draw upon, for those new to the profession, a good way to find projects is to join a writer’s association that posts jobs on its website and in email blasts. Before you start looking for work, though, you need to know how to craft a freelance writer resume that will land you plenty of assignments....
Project management is a highly transferable skill, so it’s common to find project managers wanting to check out other industries after spending some time working in one area. And the good news, it is highly possible. If you want to make the shift from running computer software projects to launching insurance products or working in green manufacturing, you can. Core project management skills like tracking your project, running successful project meetings, and risk management are the same regardless of your industry....
Siding is one of the most important elements of commercial and residential buildings. The right siding material can be key to a nice-looking finished product that weathers well and also serves to protect the building’s structure. The cost of new siding can vary widely, as can the maintenance required for specific materials. In addition to appearance, or curb appeal, these are the top considerations when choosing a siding material for your next building project....
Mutual funds accounting is a critical matter for the financial system, given the increasing preference for mutual funds over direct holdings of securities such as stocks and bonds by the investing public. In particular, many, if not most, individual investors and retail clients have the majority of their savings in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans, which typically offer a selection of mutual funds as the investment choices. The end product of mutual funds accounting is the accurate pricing of these investment vehicles and the correct assignment of investment income to holders thereof....
You are accused of defamation - saying something or writing something bad about someone that has harmed that person. How can you defend yourself? What is Defamation? Defamation is the act of harming the reputation of another by making a false statement (written or oral) to another person. Defamation works on the premise that a person’s good name has value and if that good name is destroyed, the person who destroys it should be made to pay....
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Creative strategy is the intentional and strategic approach a company takes in developing and implementing steps that will ensure and support the business’ growth. Essentially, it is the outline or blueprint of how the end goals will ultimately be met. Your creative strategy provides the guiding principles for copywriters and art directors who are assigned to develop the advertisement. Within the context of that assignment, any ad that is then created should conform to that strategy, even if you switch agencies....
If you want to get a great return on investment (ROI) for your advertising and public relations campaign, stunts are a fantastic way to get thousands of free dollars in earned media. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, earned media is publicity generated by your campaign, stunt, or promotion, and it’s something you do not pay for. This comes in the form of TV and radio news reports, write-ups in newspapers and magazines, mentions on all the social media sites, plus shares by the general public....
A strategic plan is a document that establishes the direction of an organization. It can be a single page or fill up a binder, depending on the size and complexity of the business and work. Most managers can benefit from having a strategic plan. The process of developing a plan helps the manager (and the team) step back and examine where they are, where they want to go, and how they are most likely to get there....
2008 turned out to be the Year of the Veteran for USA Olympic table tennis. 38 year old Gao Jun and 34 year old Wang Chen directly qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on the women’s side. And on the men’s side, 45 year old David Zhuang won the right to attend the Olympic Games as the USA’ sole male representative. Oh yes, there was one youngster on the USA Women’s Olympic Team....
When people take on occasional freelance work, it constitutes starting a small business and has tax implications. It doesn’t matter how much work you are doing; if you’re getting paid for it, you’re running a business and must comply with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements, such as paying taxes on the business income. Even understanding that, many freelancers still have questions about how to register their businesses, filing taxes, invoicing customers, and if and when charging sales tax is necessary....
Lawyers are known for their cautious nature, but like everyone else, they can make mistakes when using email. Some become horror stories, while others are just embarrassments. The following are common mistakes that attorneys make in emails. Sending It ‘From the Desk of’ This old-fashioned terminology is silly and pretentious. Worse, part or all of the sender’s name is cut off because most email system inboxes don’t display sender names that long....
The all-time leaders in victories on the PGA Tour and Sam Snead and Tiger Woods — they are currently tied, but Woods is likely to pull ahead soon. Woods is one of two active golfers (along with Phil Mickelson) inside the Top 10 in career PGA Tour wins. The Top 5 are: Sam Snead, 82 wins Tiger Woods, 82 wins Jack Nicklaus, 63 wins Ben Hogan, 64 wins Arnold Palmer, 62 wins...
A grocerant is a hybrid of grocery store and restaurant. Grocerants offer freshly prepared, ready-to-eat, or ready-to-heat foods inside a store setting. For example, a grocerant can be the fast-casual cafe inside of an upmarket grocery store or the freshly made, grab-and-go offerings of a convenience store. Find out more about grocerants and what may lie ahead for this trend. What Is a Grocerant? Blurring the line between restaurants and grocery stores, grocerants offer the appeal of freshly prepared foods in a convenient setting....
The Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines are each responsible for handling their public affairs—spreading the good (and bad) word to their members and the American public without contradicting military policy or hurting the mission. (For example, the Army Public Affairs Specialist acts as a liaison between the Army and the press.) The boots on the ground are the military journalists, enlisted individuals who do everything from writing print articles to producing radio and television broadcasts that cover military events, spread command information, and deliver entertainment to the troops....
