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Steel fiber concrete flooring can provide superior resistance to minimize cracks in hardened concrete, as well as maximum resistance to withstand heavy loads, either dynamic or static. If you decide to use steel fiber concrete flooring, you can select to use a ‘joint-less floor’. Joint-less floors are floors that have minimal joints, providing spaces without joints as large as 40 or 50-meter span wide. Steel fiber dosage will vary greatly upon the project intended use, and the types of mesh being replaced....

The final stage in the vendor selection process involves developing a contract negotiation strategy. The worst contract negotiation objective is to bleed every last cent out of the vendor for the lowest price. Remember, you want to “partner” with your vendor so both of you will meet your corporate goals and objectives. Successful contract negotiation means that both sides look for positives that benefit both parties in every area while still achieving a fair and equitable deal....

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Every real estate transaction, residential, commercial, or otherwise requires a contract, even if it’s verbal. However, a valid contract must always have certain elements, or it could be voided by a court of law. Let’s take a look at those required elements. A Legal Purpose Parties cannot execute a contract to do an illegal act. The purpose of the contract must conform to the law. A contract between parties that involves fraud upon another would not be valid....

Having an optimistic outlook can have a positive impact on one’s health, happiness, and performance. The power of optimism should not be ignored as a factor in success and personal growth. Some research even shows that optimism results in higher achievement. Even in the darkest times, people who have found themselves negative, depressed, or in despair chose instead to focus on the positive things in their lives that made them feel happy and inspired....

Excellent customer service creates loyal customers for life who are willing to refer your business to friends, family, and colleagues. Providing this type of excellent customer service starts with a genuine desire to delight your customers, but you also have to think beyond selling your products or services. You need to consider the cumulative experience your customers have when they visit your store or website, what they think and feel, and what you can do to make it better....

INB4 is an acronym that stands for: In Before. That doesn’t explain much, and that’s because there’s a certain way to use INB4 properly online. You can’t exactly just stick it anywhere in a sentence to replace the words “in before” and hope that everyone will know exactly what you mean when you post it on social media. How INB4 Is Used INB4 isn’t an abbreviation you’ll see just anywhere online....

The first laptop computer put on the market was built in 1981. Known as the Osborne 1, it cost $1795. The screen was five inches long and the keyboard was built right into the lid. And it wasn’t light. In fact, it weighed about 25 pounds. But they’ve come a long way since then. Laptop and notebook computers can be the ideal office solution for mobile business people, as you no longer need to sacrifice functionality for portability....

Human resources departments must carefully balance the needs of employees, managers, and the entire company. As a result, while they are often a place of support and help for employees, they are also full of professionals who must think pragmatically about the best interests of their employer. Before you share a secret about yourself or your career with your HR department, think about how it will be perceived by your employer....

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Do you love pets? Are you looking for a small business opportunity? With the pet industry growing rapidly, starting a pet business can be very profitable. More and more people are willing to put their money where their hearts are. Maybe you could be one of them? A Growing Opportunity According to the American Pet Products Association: 67% of U.S. households own at least one pet.Approximately 89.7 million dogs, 94.2 million cats, and 139....

Babe Didrikson Zaharias was an outstanding athlete from her early years. She excelled in basketball, track and field, and golf. In track and field, she won medals or established world records in five different events. After winning two gold and one silver medal in the 1932 Olympics at Los Angeles, she played basketball, appeared at major league baseball exhibition games, and finally switched to golf. She married George Zaharias in 1938, and died of cancer in 1956....

Asset turnover is the measure of how effectively a company uses its investment in its assets, like inventory, accounts receivables, and fixed assets, to increase its sales revenue. Asset turnover ratios tell a business owner how well they are managing their assets. What Are Sales-Generating Assets? If you look at the left side of a balance sheet, you find your company’s investment in assets: BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash $ Accounts Receivable Inventory Total Current Assets $...

Deciding whether to offer your guests a sit-down catered dinner or a buffet isn’t just a matter of personal preference. Presentation ultimately plays a big role in your guests’ satisfaction with their meal. Some determining factors include how formal your event will be and the price range you budgeted for food. Consider the setting and size of your gathering and who will be attending when you’re planning an event. You could end up with a less-than-stellar review if you choose one format over the other without considering all the angles....

Low-flow fixtures can provide the homeowner with significant savings on their water bill and be offer a sustainable and eco-friendly measure in your remodeling or construction project. Low flow fixtures such as toilets, faucet aerators, and showerheads, can provide the same utility when compared to non-low-flow fixtures. The federal government set national standards for the flow rate of plumbing fixtures with the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Act and improvements in plumbing fixtures over the years has led to water conservation and sustainability....

Earnings per share is a fundamental measure of the health and profitability of any corporation. This figure answers an important question: What is the reported profit for each stock share of the business? Here’s how to calculate the earnings per share, and how you can use this figure to enhance your financial analysis. What Is Earnings Per Share? The earnings per share is one of the most basic questions an investor should ask about a business they invest in....

The Chico’s catalog is a free women’s and misses clothing catalog that features stylish clothes that will look great on you. Chico’s markets its clothes as classic with clean lines yet incredibly wearable and comfortable. Inside the catalog, you’ll find jackets, tops, sweaters, pants, denim, dresses and skirts, activewear, swimwear, travel items, jewelry, and accessories like scarves, sunglasses, belts, and bags. Each item inside the catalog lists the name of the item, the type of fabric it’s made from, washing instructions, price, and item number....

The following sample job interview questions about interpersonal skills enable you to assess your candidate’s skills in interpersonal relationships. Literally, no job exists that does not require an individual to have some degree of communication skills. Even jobs in which you might believe that employees work alone, such as computer programming, require a certain amount of professional interaction with a team so that all separate tasks meld together into a whole product upon completion....

The interview is a crucial part of any hiring process, and it’s even more critical when hiring salespeople. That’s because the interview gives you a chance to see each candidate’s sales skills first hand. If your prospective employee doesn’t do an excellent job of selling themselves in the interview, they’re not likely to do well selling your product. Your interview questions should give the candidate a chance to shine, but should also include a few tough ones so that you can see how they perform under pressure....

Hundreds of ads for apartment rentals appear regularly on Craigslist. How do you make yours stand out? A catchy headline, great pictures, and an easy-to-read ad are all essential to draw eyes to your rental and make it stand out from the crowd. Include High Quality Pictures Pictures might be the single most important part of a Craigslist ad. Many people look at the pictures and barely read the text, or they’ll filter results to show only those properties that include images....