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Accounting for all of the inventory your business has on hand can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are many inventory management software programs out there that do more than just accounting functions. This review covers 6 inventory management software options for retail, wholesale, manufacturing and distributors to better help integrate your entire business—across all departments, for better business management and ultimately better business results. Accounting for all of the inventory your business has on hand can be a daunting task....

Do you know how to use the best recruiter interview questions to identify the very best candidates for your employer’s open job? The reason you hire a recruiter is to find for you the most qualified candidates. Then, the recruiter helps you convince these candidates that your business is the best place for them to work. People often think only about the first half of that equation—finding the best people—but the second half, essentially marketing—is equally important....

Popular in the first half of the 20th century as a formula for writing music, “AABA” is a type of song structure that has a predictable sequence for songwriting. This song form is used in a variety of music genres including pop, gospel, and jazz. To better understand what the As and B means, the As represent two opening verse sections, a bridge (B), which is a transition to the final (A) verse section....

Experienced showmen like Ed Sullivan weren’t sure the world was ready for such wild moves as those the slick Elvis Presley was offering. But when Elvis proved too popular not to book, Sullivan scheduled him. Elvis made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on September 9, 1956. Getting Booked Elvis Presley had already appeared on other national television shows, including “Stage Show,” “The Milton Berle Show,” and on the popular “The Steve Allen Show” when Ed Sullivan booked Elvis for three shows....

So you’ve done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you’re ready to write. But chances are you’ll only be able to fit a few quotes from that lengthy interview into your article. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only “good” quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? What Is a Good Quote? Broadly speaking, a good quote is when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way....

So you think you’ve got the same chops as Stephen Colbert? Or maybe you fancy yourself a better Jimmy than either Kimmel or Fallon. Maybe you love Ellen so much you want to follow in her footsteps. But how do you become a talk show host? Is it something you can major in? Or is becoming a talk show host one of those careers that just happens by accident? Truth is, it’s more accident than anything else....

Business cards are usually one of the first things we think of when we think of small business networking. And with good reason. It’s not an accident that paper business cards are a staple for all of the face-to-face interactions you have in your business. Just having a business card isn’t enough, though. Your business cards need to be well-designed and thoughtfully organized in order to make a positive impression on the recipient....

Applying for an internship is usually a big first step in your professional life. Gone are the days of filling out a generic application for that restaurant job. Now you’ve got to write that first resume. If you’re applying for your first marketing internship, your interviewers will want to see a well-prepared resume. It gives employers a valuable overview of who you are as a professional. Even as a student with little working experience, your education and extracurricular activities give hiring managers insights into your potential as an intern who can contribute to their teams....

At this time, certification is not required to become a dog groomer. However, obtaining education and a certificate via training from an accredited pet grooming institution will not only give you greater knowledge and, hence credibility, but this will also afford you the skills and confidence to better serve your furry clients. Dog Groomer Schools That Offer Certification In order to obtain proper certification, one must receive training from a school with instructors who are certified master dog groomers....

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) perform a number of basic nursing tasks. They work under doctors and registered nurses (RNs) in medical offices, hospitals, and health care facilities. They also might provide in-home care. This is a growing occupation with a high rate of job openings, because of the aging of the baby boomer generation. Becoming a licensed practical nurse does not require the same level of education or training as becoming a registered nurse, but they serve a key role in health care by assisting RNs and doctors in the care and treatment of their patients....

The 2011 version Mortal Kombat on the Xbox 360 has cheat codes that make fights with friends even more brutal. If you want to earn every achievement, then you’ll also need to know how to execute every character’s finishing moves. These cheats are for the Xbox 360 version of Mortal Kombat, which is also known as Mortal Kombat 9. Mortal Kombat Cheat Codes for Xbox 360 The following cheats only work in two-player mode....

Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May every year. Your own mother may not be the perfect cook or the greatest homemaker. But she is your mother – a woman like no other, and she deserves more than just a “Happy Mother’s Day.” Here are some thoughtful Mother’s Day quotes to make her day memorable. Read some of the following motherhood quotes to understand what it means to be a mother, and help you put into words how priceless she truly is....

Inside sales careers are among the fastest growing trends in the industry. If you are wondering if you have the “right stuff” to make it in an inside sales position, consider this list of the most critical skills needed for the inside sales industry. 01 of 05 Listening Skills RapidEye / Getty Images People communicate in many ways. Psychologists suggest that our body language says a lot more than do our words....

If you’re a teacher who is ready to resign, you may be wondering about your next steps. Who do you notify when you leave a teaching position? And what’s the best way to share that you’ll be departing your role? Along with informing school administrators and the principal, you’ll want to send a resignation letter to the school administration. In addition, you may want to inform parents, especially if you have tenure with the school or are leaving during the school year....

Prequel? Sequel? The original trilogy? No matter which film or sequence of films is your favorite, Star Wars has made its mark on pop culture, from its video games to its Lego set and following video games. Starting off in 1977 the original Star Wars movie, now renamed Episode IV: A New Hope has a rich collection of pop culture references, which of course generated a large number of memes....

Effective restaurant management involves several challenges, such as public relations, inventory, staff, and customer service. In some instances, a restaurant owner may also serve as the manager. Either way, a strong manager is an essential component of a successful restaurant—they are usually the person who handles both staff and customer issues. The following information explains the important basics for properly managing a restaurant. Providing Customer Service “The customer is always right” continues to be the golden rule of any business....

Determined by a combination of album sales, radio airplay, touring history, and degree of continuous popularity, here is our list of the top 50 classic rock bands in history. (Many musicians in these bands also branched out and had successful solo careers, too.) 01 of 50 The Beatles Nationaal Archief/Getty Images As you might have suspected, The Beatles top our list at No. 1. With record sales estimated at more than a billion worldwide, no other band has had a greater influence on the course of rock music and music history in general....

Farzana and her mother both hear the eerie sound of a weeping ghost I am a 22-year-old girl now and the following incident happened when I was 17 years old. I live in Kerala, India with my family consisting of my dad, mom, and younger brother. We moved to this house two years back and everything was normal. I usually go to sleep very late at night, spending time reading books or listening to music....

“Hacker” is something no golfer ever wants to be called. Hacker is a derogatory term in golf that means: Someone who rarely plays golf so is quite bad when they do; Generally, any golfer who is just not very good at playing the game; A mediocre or poor golfer who displays bad golf etiquette and/or poor sportsmanship. Or, especially, any combination of Nos. 1 and 3 or Nos. 2 and 3....

Managing is a skill that can be learned. Every day, pick one of these 10 ways to improve your skills. Work on it. Then pick another one. You’ll be a better manager before you know it, and others will notice too. Work With What You Have As a manager, you are only as good as the people on your team. The majority of the time, you don’t get to choose who works for you....